27 Jan 1914
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1914
Page
1
Dr William Campbell testified radium is still experimental for internal cancer and fatal in many cases. He said two of five treated patients died, though all would have died within months without treatment.
A Senate inquiry report through the Interstate Commerce Commission cites over eight million dollars in syndicate profits, inflated capitalization, and heavy fixed charges from expansions as key causes of the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad Company insolvency. The Frisco faced asset liquidation, extensive borrowing, and sales of securities as officers allegedly profited during the period.
Frank E. Murray, 58, convicted forger, was sentenced by Judge William Beasley to two years as a hermit in the mountains forty miles from San Jose. He may work but may not visit a city or town for two years, with court supervision to monitor compliance and guard against temptation.
A massive avalanche in Storrs Utah killed three people and injured three others. Mrs Anna Packovich and two Greek miners died trapped in their homes as four houses were destroyed. Rescued survivor W T Thorne suffered internal injuries and a broken leg.
Special Dispatch reports Jacob Woodruff, aged 112, died today at Licking County Infirmary. He was likely the state’s oldest man and had lived as an inmate there for over forty years.
Mayor Spiegel Safety Director Holmes and Chief Copelan met behind closed doors to decide his continuation in office. Copelan, linked to a decade in the force, faced assault allegations from garment workers that the mayor ignored. The decision surprised labor unions but pleased business circles. The influence behind retention remains unclear.
A powerful storm sweeps the Northwest bringing snow rain and 60 mph winds as Cape Flattery records the peak. Puget Sound heralds the strongest wind event since Weather Bureau records began. Flooding hits Eugene from Amazon Creek while Salem’s State Insane Asylum loses a roof Baker Courthouse damaged and many homes unroofed. Portland sees over 1.5 inches of rain in 24 hours and 5 1/3 inches since January 1.
Boston society reports a novelty footwear trend with one wingtipped slippers advertised as hesitation slippers for dancing. The article notes dainty winged slippers with diamond buckles and floral bows, worn to appear Mercury footed at fashionable soirees.
Albany January report says Governor Glynn found about $1000 in waste from road machinery purchases over five years. He ordered Commissioner Osborne to compare prices, subpoena manufacturers’ books, and determine if excess figures imply criminal liability. County road superintendents and township clerks are to provide full purchase records.
A bill to close immoral districts in the District of Columbia by injunction and tax property owners passed the House without opposition after Senate approval. Representative Prouty of Iowa urged action to curb vice and graft tied to lax enforcement, with Republican leaders backing the measure before it goes to the President for signature.
At Ohio Medical College in Columbus three freshmen refused to shave mustaches, triggering a brawl with upperclassmen. Fights damaged two doors and a bottle of formaldehyde released fumes to halt violence. three freshmen and several others escaped with their facial hair intact.
Hans Schmidt on trial for a second time admitted a plan to manufacture poison for people facing self harm and terminal illness. He told Detective George Thompson he would supply fake death certificates so personal crisis reports would not reveal the cause of death.
Lucius Littauer once a congressman and his brother William Littauer, glove manufacturers of Gloversville New York, are indicted by a Federal Grand Jury on charges of smuggling a $40000 diamond necklace into the United States. Lucius allegedly brought the necklace from abroad and surrendered it after a rumor reached customs authorities.
Governor accuses the Equity Association of fraud again and explains the mystery of the W. L. F. endorsement in a renewed letter. The piece frames ongoing expenditures as a personal finance dispute and notes political tension surrounding the organization.
In Columbus Ohio Governor Cox plans a Democratic House caucus to whip party members for the Lowry school supervision bill. Cleveland delegates demand amended bonds under the Milly bond exemption measure. A separate probe into state fund expenditures for referendum efforts triggers further political maneuvering.
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