The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-01
In WITH GREAT
RIOT OF NOISE
Whistles, Horns, Bells, Yes, and
Some Voices, Join in WelcOm-
ing New Year
STREETS AND CAFES
FILLED; LITTLE DISORDER
Saloons Close Promptly on Time.
But Lad Tits a Bit For
Hotels

whistles. horns. bells. rattles,
voices---everything anything that
could make a welcomed the
New Year at various times between
IL O'Clock Wednesday night and /
=. m. Thursday.
Windsor was the first to SEQ 1914
arrive. At IL O'Clock Detroit time
Windsor started the teot4ng, wt1iie Be
troit had to stop and listen AS a
matter or fact. Windsor was nearly
q half hour late in Its welcome.
Many Detroiters were better students
OF astronomy and allied sciences.
They figured that the new year was
due about 1880, standard time,
which is approximately midnight,
sun time: SO promptly at the half.
hour, they began their hooting.
shrieking. blowing. yelling. drinking.
or whatever they had planned to do
to greet 1914.
Those who pinned their faith to
railroad time held of for another
half-hour. For the most part they
were the fortunate people who had
been able to make cafe reservations.
and who were unaware of the din
|Ohtside. or OF the advent Of the new
year, unttl the lights went out. or
the band started playing something
to, remind them Of the flight OF 1913.
Though the streets were crowded.
there was little disorder. A large
force Of police was on hand. and in
che central station there were scores
OF detectives and policemen In re-
serve whose services proved unnec-
essary. There was a fight outside
the Wayne dancing pavilion which
resulted In the arrest OF five boys
Someone stalled Woodward car at
Grand River-ave. by pulling the
trolley rope. and created young
riot. A policeman interfered. TO the
crowds anger-for was ii not New
Years, q time for license?-and the
ohhcer finally drew a revolver and
shot William King. No. 3S2 Twelfth
st.. In the leg. quite unintentionally,
for Mr.. King had been doing moth
ing worse than the innocent bystand-
or act. Someone set taxicab afire
in front of the Family theater, draw
ing big crowd, but man with a
fire extin guisher put out the flames.
That was about all the excitement
that the police found worth atten-
tion. M
The saloons closed promptly at
midnight. The cafes remained open
Longer bat no visitors were admit
ted. In fact. nobody was received
after 1890 in most places. because
they were full. The guests were al
lowed to remain for some time after
midnight, but no drinks were served.
The hotel dining-rooms and the
cafes were thronged IL was the big
gest night In their history. There
was not vacant chair IN any OF the
principal eating places; and in many
OF them, extra tables had been set.
Many churches held watch-night
services. Some gave entertainments,
which ceased shortly before mid
night to give opportunity for a pray
er as welcome to 1914.
There will be no lack Of New Years
hospitality In Detroit today for those
Who care to avail themselves OF IT,
The Y. M. c. A. will keep open
house." all day with a program OF
entertainment that includes athletic
events. music. vaudeville. exhibitions
Of the work OF the educational classes,
novelties and stunts" OF various
kinds calculated to provide fun. laugh
ter and q good time. The members OF
the association are privileged TO bring
their women friends TO the New
Years frolic.
In the Y. w. G. A. during the after
noon and evening hours. the library
and parlors VIII be open TO all young
women In the city. irrespective OF as
sociation membership. There will be
good books and magazines 20 read
music. refreshments. storytelling and
. marshmsllow roast. During the eve
ming the association girls with their
s.. tCostisu~d on pas~ EiehD