13 Mar 1915
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1915
Page
1
Zapatista fighters in Mexico City remove a U S flag from a window and disregard a coat of arms over a door, signaling tense stand off. Local residents report a clash over symbols amid ongoing political unrest.
Two thousand Mexicans stormed Mexico City's National Palace to free 250 imprisoned priests causing a riot. American citizen John B. McManus was killed with the flag and coat of arms reportedly displayed at his home. Details from Denver and Rio de Janeiro officials heighten diplomatic tension.
The jury in the Harry Kendall Thaw conspiracy trial failed to reach a verdict after nearly five hours of deliberation and was locked up. Judge Page recessed proceedings until 10 a.m. tomorrow, with Thaw returned to Tombs Prison for the night and Matteawan attendants on standby for possible transfer.
Secretary Daniels ordered the armored cruiser Brooklyn to patrol Boston Harbor to guard against neutrality violations. Four warships and a coast guard cutter were detailed for Boston and New York patrols, with Dolpin, McDougal, Drayton, and Mohawk joining. The Kronprinzessin Cecilie remains interned in Boston as authorities heighten precautionary measures.
A Fayette County murder case unfolds as John Bainter is found buried on David Dore farm after a December 11 shooting. Suspects John Denner Flora Denner and Jesse Denner, tied to Bainter via marriage, are jailed following Flora Denner's confession. The banner follows police leads from Bainter's widow. Separately, Allied stories discuss the sinking of the William P Frye by the Prinz Eitel Friedrich and possible contraband implications for American wheat cargo.
Desperate struggle unfolds as millions fight to stop German reinforcements in the east. Military leaders warn of a pivotal moment as Axis forces press. The outcome hinges on renewed Allied unity and timely offensives.
London reports the loss of the auxiliary cruiser Bayano after wreckage and bodies were found on March 11. Eight officers and eighteen men were rescued. 216 crewmen are believed lost. The ship, built in 1913 in Glasgow, had been an Elder & Co. vessel before being taken for war service.
Captain H H Kiehne of the William P Frye declares the Prinz Hitel Friedrich will not leave port until after the European war ends. He bids farewell to Commander Thierichens and plans to inform U S government heads of the ship's destruction. The German raider says it will depart American waters soon.
President Wilson met with Secretary Wilson and coal operators to seek settlement methods. Arbitration between operators and miners appeared likely after the White House conference. The President planned careful consideration and expected to propose letters urging arbitration.
Dr. William Warner age 60, former professor at Ohio State University and longtime Vera Cruz physician, was found dead by hanging in his Bluffton area home loft. Authorities say he struggled with drug addiction and threats of self harm, and had been missing for about ten days before a search uncovered the body.
St Louis March 12 James Eads How welfare worker of national prominence became absolute possessor of property worth 125000 and of income of a trust fund of equal value by the will of his mother Mrs Eliza A How filed today Mrs How was daughter of Captain James B Fads builder of Fads bridge across the Mississippi River here.
Walter Hines Page and Mrs Page announce the engagement of their daughter Katherine to Charles Creely Loring son of the late General Charles Loring of Boston.
Bandits used dynamite to blow open the Farmers' Bank safe at Waldo Marion County Ohio and escaped with about $2000 in loot early today. The robbery occurred in the rural village of Waldo as crime investigators described the incident. Police pursue leads as details emerge from the scene and witnesses.
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