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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
3
Washington reports the annual War Department review by Secretary Garrison urges against U S disarmament, says preparedness is essential, and questions cuts to the standing army. It commends the army and officers and renews the call for granting citizenship to Porto Ricans.
Secretary Garrison announced Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood will cease as chief of staff on April 22. He plans to choose a successor, citing the four year term and the spirit of the law, rejecting emergency extensions. He denies any campaign influence and cites Woodrow Wilson as the only figure who could sway him.
Chicago records from the court of domestic relations show liquor as the cause in forty six percent of cases. Chief Justice Olson notes that in half of unhappy home cases the families have been reunited. Mothers in law are described as especially disruptive.
Professional tango dancer Benjamin Clare was killed by a gunman who may have mistaken him for another man while standing with Miss Marie McGee in front of her home in Long Island City New York. Police investigate the shooting as a possible case of mistaken identity.
A man in Linton Noblé Stance was killed when a cow he was guiding bolted near land and rope became entangled around his neck. Authorities report the fatal accident occurred as the animal frightened and ran.
Florence reports the return of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, missing from the Louvre since August 1911. A jailed Italian thief is linked to the recovery, with the painting once valued as priceless and sought worldwide.
In Queens County New York City a woman, Eloise Wynne of Far Rockaway, files a voluntary separation agreement to pay her husband John Wynne alimony. She agrees to give him 10 dollars weekly for life and 100 dollars monthly after her death.
An eastbound New England express derailed three miles east of Wickliffe on the Lake Shore line at 10:50 p m. The fireman IF S Rubeck of Buffalo was killed and several mail clerks were injured as the train, traveling about 50 miles per hour, jumped the tracks.
Ada Anu sewitz an 18 year old stenographer for William H Callanan president of O K Bottling Co was killed when an infernal machine exploded after being delivered to the firm by an expressman Miss Anusewitz who lived with her parents at 1653 Suffolk street the package was addressed to the firm and the death appears to be part of a plot against the employer
Representative R B Stevens of New Hampshire introduces a bill to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to direct installation of safety devices by railroads, regulate crew hours and train speeds, and compel adoption of safer facilities. He cites rising accidents and insufficient federal authority to enforce safety. The measure would require railroads in interstate or foreign commerce to maintain safety oriented service, structures, equipment and methods.
James Stevens, 35, a Brooklyn gangster, was shot and killed when Officer Francis Walsh intervened to stop a gang fight. The gunmen fired as they fled after Walsh ordered them to halt, wounding Stevens as others escaped.
Pittsburgh reports Rev. E. E. Clark a likely choice to head Allegheny county detectives under district attorney elect R. H. Jackson. Clark, former Arlington Congregational church pastor, is said to be resigning his pastorate and awaiting January 5 to assume the post.
Four storyBusiness block on Bank Street in New London burned down causing an estimated $50,000 in damages. The structure housed a clothing store and saloon on the ground floor with offices on the second floor and ballrooms on the third and fourth floors. Fire started in the clothing shop and spread to the saloon where liquor exploded.
William Barker killed his wife Adeline on Madison avenue near 8th street firing five shots. He stood over the body with the smoking pistol and made no resistance when arrested, claiming the woman caused it all. Barkers had been separated for some time after Grace, their six year old daughter, visited a Catholic institution.
Washington reports from Secretary Redfield show the foreign commerce for the year ending June 30, 1913 rose by more than 421 million dollars from 1912 to reach 4.279 billion. Exports reached 2.466 billion and imports 1.815 billion with a 653 million dollar favorable trade balance. Manufacturing exports dominated with 1.507 billion, half of all manufactured exports, and finished goods accounted for 778 million. Recommendations call for limits on trade restraints and interlocking directorates and more foreign capital attachments.
Washington concludes the 14 principal farm crops are worth 4.94 billion dollars this year, up 183 million from last year and 351 million above 1911. Acreage totals 299.4 million acres with corn dominating over one third. The average value per acre is about 16.50 dollars with individual crop averages listed.
President Wilson resents satire of policy and withdraws his honorary membership in the Military Order of the Carabao after an earlier order for an investigation into satires and travesties on the Philippines policy. The order comprises army officers and veterans of the Philippine theater.
Dr. Paul Fischer leads drafting of measures to curb hog cholera in Ohio. The plan bans shipment of infected swine, requires placards on exposed animals, and enforces disposal of carcasses within 24 hours. Public yards, rail cars, and transport vehicles face strict sanitation and quarantine rules with fines and imprisonment for violations.
Representatives from Cincinnati and Columbus law departments met with the attorney general's force and the state civil service commission to determine if assistants in the city solicitor's office fall under civil service. A ruling would affect January appointed solicitors by limiting their selection of assistants. current aides retain status if already appointed.
Attorney General Hogan rules that lenders may not use terms like bank or banker unless they are state examined corporations paying a fee. The ruling affects pawnbrokers and other lending firms statewide that use banking designations in names or advertising.
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