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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1913
Page
2
Monticello headlines claim old oaks leak sap that intoxicants the wasps feeding on it. The sap in diseased bark contains alcohol and sugar, attracting wasps to become drunk, per University of California Professor Coleman.
Milwaukee judge rules Roy Shaw owes Julius Luther $5 000 for harming his daughter Elsie who became critically injured after Shaw allegedly allowed a gunshot. Luther sought $10 000. After verdict Elsie sues Shaw for breach of promise, trial set. The jury relied on Elsie testimony about Shaw's devotion and gifts.
Dr Poole advertises a nitrous oxide and oxygen gas method for teeth work that supposedly renders patients insensible to pain without unconsciousness or aftereffects. The ad emphasizes pain relief, low cost, and the claim that good teeth are essential to health, inviting readers to visit in a pain free setting at Fifth and Central Ave.
Washington dispatch reports Governor Cole L. Blease of South Carolina praising horse racing and gamecock fighting while in Washington on his way home from New York. He also criticized President Wilson for nominating William E. Gonzales as minister to Cuba, saying Gonzales has Spanish blood and is not a representative South Carolinian.
Berlin reports that Strassburg authorities sued two local newspapers for publishing claims about Prince Joachim, the Kaiser's youngest son, including alleged student debts of 125000 and supposed professional money leases. Officials deny any truth to the reports.
Buenos Aires reports the Mukeo Social Argentine organizing extensive preparations to greet President Roosevelt. Committees have been named in major cities to ensure a successful visit through the Argentine Republic as the government also coordinates elaborate arrangements.
London Oct 9 Andrew Carnegie's right to vote in Great Britain was recognized by the Sheriff of Sutherland. During registration at Dornoch Carnegie’s name appeared on the Parliamentary electors list. The sheriff said Carnegie’s American citizenship does not bar him if he has the property qualification and co voters consent. The decision is not questioned by other authorities.
Washington October 9 Secretary Garrison received an invitation from the Chattanooga Chamber to attend the opening of the Brady Power plant on the Tennessee River at Chattanooga. The War Department supervised construction. The hydro electric project is touted as the largest in the South, expected to develop 000 horsepower at low water, with a cost near 10 000 dollars. It was furnished by the late Anthony Brady. opening date not set.
New York October 9 Mrs Margaret Howe wife of Dr George Howe nephew of President Wilson is appearing in a minor role in Longfellow Evangeline marking her move toward a professional stage career She has long desired acting and previously appeared in private theatricals and other productions now becoming a full fledged actress though not yet dedicating herself entirely to acting.
Washington reports a surprise for navy officers and enlisted men who took part in the 1912 Nicaraguan campaign. President Wilson endorses issuing campaign badges to those who served in the Nicaragua operation August to November 1912, joining已有 badges for Cuba Philippines and China Boxer campaigns.
Teto Nombrie and Ita Chequiz eloped near Thermal and were tracked by tribe members and Banning constables. Teto is jailed in the county while officers decide charges. Ita hides from photographers, fearing cameras unleash evil spirits.
London reports a tango craze shaping London winter social life with tango tea classes and three clubs. Olympia Payne founds a Sunday Club linking skating fame to society events, while a Carlton Club–headquartered group gains footing with 250 members. Subscriptions cost six guineas, and two American professionals will stage demonstrations before general dancing.
Obadiah Gardner former United States Senator from Maine replaces Frank Streeter of Concord New Hampshire on the international Joint Commission for the adjustment of boundary disputes between the United States and Canada. Gardner earns a salary of 10000 dollars per year in the post.
The National German-American Alliance closed its biennial convention in St Louis this afternoon after electing officers for 1915. Elected were President C J Hexamer Philadelphia. First Vice President Joseph Keller Indianapolis. Second Vice President John Tiarks Baltimore. Secretary Adolph Timm Philadelphia. Treasurer H Weiniger Philadelphia. Financial Secretary Herman Weiler Philadelphia.
In Syracuse on October 9, 22 year old Beth Anderson employed at the Phi Delta Theta chapter house was gagged smeared with paint dragged to a cemetery forced to dance on gravestones and kicked. Police hunt two assailants one a Syracuse University sophomore amid jealousy claims in the crime.
Senor Juan Riano the Spanish minister to the United States and Robert B. Henry visit California missions from San Diego to Los Angeles. They inspect San Luis Rey Capistrano and San Gabriel in automobiles. The King of Spain reportedly seeks to honor ancestral deeds by preserving these landmarks.
La Crosse Wisconsin October 9 The Meet Trust faces competition from planned packing plants backed by the Society of Equity Wisconsin branch J H Carnahan Fay Claire Vice President and Organizer says a December convention will ratify a plan to build the first plant in La Crosse costing 250000 to compete for Wisconsin business The plant aims to handle 400000 to 500000 dollars worth of business annually as a starter with a chain of packing houses like creameries across the West
London reports a suffragette died in Bedford jail after a hunger strike. The coroner ruled death natural. bail and imprisonment details linked to courting militancy. Also mentions fugitive Miss Lillian Seton and an undertaker seeking relatives of George Link with a large estate.
Washington reports Third Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Newton orders that Arabic numerals be used to mark erection dates on public buildings. He argues Romans are unfamiliar to many citizens and cause confusion in dating structures.
Rome Oct 9 Count Vincenzo Macchi di Cellere was appointed Italian Ambassador at Washington to succeed Marquis Cusani Confalonieri who requested recall. Macchi di Cellere previously served as minister to the Argentine Republic from 1907 to 1912 and earlier as private secretary to several Italian foreign ministers.
Miss Lillian Holmes of 4200 Ellis Avenue was fined $5 by Federal Judge Mack after arraignment on charges of obstructing the delivery of United States mails. The case centered on a letter messenger’s testimony that she signed in the wrong place and refused to erase the signature for proper signing.
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