Subway May Supplant Elevated Road in Cincinnati Plan
Eastern financiers back a rapid transit consolidation linking Interurban, Kroger line, and Swing line. A subway option would run from Third Street through Walnut Hills to Norwood and Madisonville, with surveys showing lower costs than New York and a 15 minute city to Norwood travel time.
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Root and Knox May Be Called in Panama Case
Secretary of State Elihu Root and Senator Philander C. Knox may be subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury in Washington about the Panama libel case involving The New York World and The Indianapolis News. Six Indianapolis witnesses testified today, with Cromwell and others possibly called. The probe shifts to New York as World employees receive subpoenas.
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Brodt Taken to Jail for Non-Support of Family
Benjamin F. F. Brodt a leader in the Christian and Missionary alliance of Hamilton was taken to Columbus by Deputy Sheriff Metcalf to serve a three year sentence for non support of his family. He says the lack of support was a call from God to preach the gospel and regards himself as a martyr with his associates sharing the view.
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Juror Declared Incompetent in Night Rider Case
In Union City Tennessee on January 20 prosecutors said one juror in Ed Marsdell’s trial over the killing of Captain Quentin Ranken has formed an opinion and is thus incompetent. Two jurors had been chosen and evidence was to start, but Attorney General Caldwell’s illness delayed proceedings until tomorrow.
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Fire in Tunnel Traps 53 Workers in Chicago Lake
A fire originating in a powder house near a lake tunnel crib traps fifty three workers as ice floes hinder rescue. Explosives stored near the crib ignite, burning many and forcing others into the water. Rescue boats and tugs battle the ice to reach the scene and aid survivors.
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Taft Visits Augusta Georgia Delivers Warm Reception
Taft toured Augusta Georgia amid large crowds proclaiming him a Georgia native and praising his ties to the South. A banquet at The Terrace featured Gov. Ansel of South Carolina and John D. Rockefeller as Taft noted Southern welfare concerns and his affinity for the region.
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Carnegie medals awarded for valor at Pittsburgh meeting
The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission awarded 26 medals totaling 14 750 and monthly pensions of 565 to honor deeds since last October. Recipients include George H. Cole 17 Yazoo City Miss who saved Churchill Roberts 17 from drowning and John Bosko Jr 12 Marblehead Ohio who saved Michael Ricila 7 from a lake Erie danger.
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Anti Japanese Gilla Land Bills Delayed A Week
Sacramento January 20 1930s assembly delayed consideration of bills denying Japanese the right to own land or act as directors of corporations by one week at the request of President Roosevelt and Governor Gillett. A resolution to demand federal documents was ruled out of order before a move to set the land ownership bill as a special order.
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Roosevelt Creates Fine Arts Council for Public Buildings
President Roosevelt established a council of fine arts and ordered that heads of executive departments must consult the council before planning public buildings, grounds, or statues. They must follow its advice unless the president directs otherwise for good and sufficient reasons.
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Probe resolution up in the Senate over Cincinnati affairs
Cincinnati probe resolution moves to form a six member joint committee to investigate city and Hamilton County affairs with power to hire attorneys. The measure, set for action tomorrow, reflects court opinions but leaves little time for a full inquiry.
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Platt Disclaims Wife Debts in Supreme Court
New York January 20 Senator T C Platt told the appellate division of the supreme court he disclaimed personal debts contracted by his wife Mrs Lillian Janeway Platt whom he separated from in 1906 and sought reversal of lower court judgments ordering him to pay 2471 60 to an assignee He argued he gave 1000 to her attorneys and that the 25000 total covered his obligation. opposing counsel said 3597 in Mrs Platts bills were not included and the decision was reserved.
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Treaty 10 closes final asylum of American crooks
The senate ratified an extradition treaty with Honduras to enable criminals to be surrendered internationally. Arbitration treaties with Austria Hungary Costa Rica and Chile were also ratified. The Brownsville affair and veteran reintegration debates continued as the legislative agenda moved forward.
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Brown May Be Returned as Fugitive Wrecker Lists
Frank Brown alleged wrecker of the old German National Bank of Newport now in Honduras may be returned to the United States for trial under a new extradition treaty ratified by the Senate. U S District Attorney Kinsey says the attorney general will initiate move to list Brown among fugitives. Brown reportedly remarried in Honduras, his wife noting he held a lucrative post and hoped to repay the shortage charge. Also mentioned is broker Ross Holzman linked to prior Cincinnati bond collapse.
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Connecticut Governor Lilley Leaves Congress Power Shift
The House adopted a resolution removing Governor George F. Lilley of Connecticut from Congress and proceeded with the Navy appropriation bill. The measure authorizes a general staff corps with a chief of staff, brigadier general grade officers, and a $98,285,416 total appropriation, amid changes and four year officer detail terms. A special committee on the secret service met today to discuss its investigation.
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Roosevelt withdraws J. D. Pringle nomination
Roosevelt after a conference with Senator Knox withdraws J. D. Pringle’s nomination as appraiser of the port of Pittsburg pending investigation amid allegations that his fame and character are influencing a local contest.
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Tillman Responds to Taft Education Comment
Senator Tillman issued a brief statement rebutting Taft's Augusta remarks about his view on negro education. He argued Taft misquoted him and that his stance supports education of the right kind while opposing rapid political equality and disfranchisement in the South, noting Republican policy over forty years.
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