10 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1913
Page
1
The April 9 report describes Belgian Socialists preparing a general strike to win manhood suffrage, with troops deployed to defend key infrastructure, gendarmes stationed at danger points, and many workers’ families seeking refuge abroad. Provisional homes have been offered, with 11,000 offers received. The strike could last six weeks and impact global politics and economy.
New York April 9 Special. Vaudeville actress Vinie Dailey arrived on the Olympic and claims a weight loss method. She says walking stairs four at a time after meals and avoiding liquids at meals can lose about a pound daily. she dropped from 158 to 127 pounds in thirty one days during experiments at Bad Kissingen and promises similar results elsewhere.
Reports from Rome describe the pope's fever at 101.3 F and rising kidney inflammation with dropsy, while physicians note weak heart action requiring stimulants. Vatican briefings show fluctuating condition. relatives stay at his bedside as monitors report renewed weakness and concerns over a possible rapid ending.
In Albany on April 9 Edgar N. Wilson, counsel for Senator Stilwell, questioned George H. Kendall about alleged extortion to push Kendall favored legislation. Kendall and Field faced sharp cross examination as witnesses linked to Kendall’s bank note firm. Telephone records and photos were presented to illustrate Kendall’s motives and alleged threats. The hearing continues with subpoenas for telephone operators and further testimony.
Bayonets flash as fixed troops confront International Railway Company strikers in Buffalo. Cars halted, shops closed, injuries reported including a woman and a man wounded and a boy with a bayonet thrust. Company refuses arbitration, Mayor Furhman and Chamber of Commerce urge peace. Authorities weigh sending New York regiments and the State Guard, with 3,000 militia on duty and 300 miles of tracks to patrol.
Wichita Kansas April 9 Hunnewell ends two years under petti coat rule A citizen caucus nominates D W Wiley for mayor to replace Ella Wilson The progressives learned Wiley favors Wilson and run the town J Frank Lander is declared elected Wilson faced aldermanic opposition who ignored her orders and she won a court ruling recognizing her authority
In New York on April 9 the D A R expresses confidence that Mrs William Cumming Story will become President General. Her lineage includes Johannis de la Montagne and prominent Dutch families, with extensive service in state and national clubs and societies.
Based on a four percent rate on incomes over one hundred thousand dollars taxes for the nation's wealthier men and estates are outlined. The list names J D Rockefeller and W Rockefeller among those affected.
Vassar College seniors returning from vacation brag about engagements and diamonds while mocking a Wellesley club that aims to delay marriage for three years after graduation. Senior girls pledge to confess engagement at a diploma night as they anticipate early marriages and public admiration.
A reader advocates supporting a husband to reach a yearly income of five thousand dollars as a criterion for marriage. She argues many eligible men earn less, suggesting a wealthy background could anchor a family and prevent matrimonial postponement via mutual benefit associations at Vassar.
Mary Webb nineteen sister of Robert Webb the noted automobile bandit will enter a convent as atonement for the crimes her brother has confessed. She spoke in Judge Kerstens court while her brother confirmed it. Webb has pleaded guilty to several hold ups and claimed self defense in the murder of Detective Peter Hart.
Milwaukee detectives arrived with a fugitive warrant for Weaver B. Clark accused of stealing jewelry valued at 5,360 from Mrs. C. A. Temple of Little Rock. Clark was captured in Chicago posing as George B. Lewis or Jack Lewis, linked to a separate Portland theft of 3,000 gems. He denies identity and claims to be an Eastern college man.
President Wilson meets Democratic members of the Senate Finance Committee in the Capitol to discuss tariff strategy. He hints at possible split of tariff measures and stresses direct, frequent conferences with Congress to harmonize party platform goals.
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