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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1908

Page

2

Temperance Victories in Ohio Senate Refer Bills Move

In Columbus on April 13 the Ohio Senate advanced two temperance measures. The Woods bill would place fines and bond-forfeiture funds into municipal or county treasuries, while the Crist bill would deem third liquor-law violations a nuisance and close the sale premises. The Adler adjournment resolution moved to Finance, and two other bills were passed: a monument fund for General Rodger Clark and allowing joint stock colleges to retire stock. A hunter license bill and library fund board bill were introduced.

Woods Mqnor Municipal Corporation Crist Lamb Committee On County Affairs Rose Hafner Adler Williams Finance Committee Hypes George Rodgers Clark Springfield Hiram College

Trouble Ceased Grape Nuts Restores Health in Dakota Tale

A Dakota man credits a doctor for treating stomach trouble with proper food and Grape Nuts. He describes relief from dyspepsia and nervous fatigue after following a regime of Grape Nuts with cream and toast, and even notes his child’s recovery after using the cereal. The ad ends with the familiar slogan There’s a Reason.

Dakota Postum Co Wellingkgs

Five Held In Railcar Theft Ring And Stolen Goods

Detectives traced a fence in a railcar theft case after arresting James Worley Edward Sheridan and Richard Connor near Court street and McLean avenue. Worley confessed to thefts and warrants were issued for Abe Friedman and Alexander Hess who allegedly bought brass and shoes. More arrests expected.

Bell Schaefer Crim Kuhfers James Worley East Twelfth Street Edward Sheridan West Ninth Street Richard Connor Oehler Street Court Street McLean Avenue Worley Abe Friedman Richmond Street Alexander Hess Fifth Stone Streets Friedman Hess

Macklin's Man of the World read at Caledonian Society

The Caledonian Society held a quarterly meeting at the Humane Society rooms on East Ninth Street last night where Macklin's Man of the World was read by President William Dearness. The Scotch audience praised it as the finest satire on their race. The group planned their June annual outing but left date and venue undecided.

Macklin The Caledonian Society Humane Society East Ninth Street Willian Dearness Dearness

Murder in midtown tightens New York fears

In a Tenderloin flat Kate Pelter aged 38 was strangled with a towel. Vita Della Badia 46 a cloth cutter was found dead with a slit throat while Charles A. Berger 40 a boiler maker was wounded and later arrested. Berger said Badia robbed the flat and killed herself. he denies knowledge of Pelter’s death.

New York Kate Pelter Vita Della Badia Charles A. Berger Berger Badia

Foraker Proposes Rail Rate Law Amendment

Senator Foraker today introduced an amendment to the railroad rate law of June 29 1906. It would exempt properties owned by railroads before the law from the commodities clause, allowing continued interstate transport of goods mined or manufactured by railroads that they own at that time. It would block future railroads from acquiring new mines or moving their output.

Washington Foraker

Dalzell Not Defeated In Pittsburgh Primary

Revised returns show Congressman John Dalzell not defeated for a National Convention delegate in the Thirtieth District. While R. J. Black appears to secure a delegate seat, both Black and Dalzell lead over D. L. Dillespie, the competing aspirant, confirming Dalzell’s continued influence.

Pittsburg John Dalzell R. J. Black Dalzell D. L. Dillespie

Substations Assured for Suburban Districts

Chief Millikin submitted a cost schedule to the Safety Board for police substations in Hyde Park 800 dollars Winton Place 700 Westwood 600 and a new Avondale building 1500 to be funded via town halls He was ordered to report a site cost for Avondale and a special Thursday meeting will discuss major changes and a new combined patrol house and station for the Seventh District.

Millikin The Safety Board Hyde Park Winton Place Westwood Avondale

Obituaries for Dayton, Merry, and Derenbourg in three cities

Mrs. Anna M. Dayton mother of Rear Admiral James H. Dayton United States Navy died in South Bend Indiana. She was born January 28 1825 in Richmond Indiana and came to South Bend in 1832. Mrs Alethea Blanche Merry wife of W L Merry American Minister to Costa Rica died in Stonington Connecticut of heart failure. Hartwig Derenbourg noted French Orientalist and institute member died in Paris France born in 1844.

Anna M. Dayton James H. Dayton United States Navy South Bend Ind Dayton Richmond Daniel Dayton Alethea Blanche Merry W. L. Merry Costa Rca Stonington, Conn San Francisco Hartwig Derenbourg Institute Paris France

Night Riders Implicated In Series Of Attacks And Confessions

Excerpts describe 15 night riders implicated in attacks, orders to open fire, and a whipping vote led by Captain Brown. Accounts recount hats and caps hidden, trees felled, and hats tossed into a creek as authorities move to indict those named in a future grand jury.

Perry Captain Brown al Perry Mr. Perry John Morgan No. 2 Clique Mallory Judge Wells N. J. Wilburn Creek

Judge Young Charges Grand Jury Over Tobacco Situation

MT. STERLING Ky April 13 Judge Allce W Young opened Circuit Court delivering a vigorous charge to the grand jury about the tobacco dispute. He noted no open lawlessness but said anonymous threats have been received from sides of the issue and urged the jury to ferret out the guilty parties.

Young Commercial Tribune MT. Sterling Allce W. Young

Police Attack in Chester Strike Turmoil

Chester Pennsylvania April 13 sixteen State policemen arrived from Reading to aid local authorities and were attacked by strike sympathizers who hurled bricks. Lieutenant Charles Ferrestine was badly cut by a brick as police charged with drawn clubs dispersing the crowd. The dispute stems from a 10 percent wage reduction for motormen and conductors and traffic is tied up amid fears of further disorder.

Chester Reading Charles Ferrestine

Striking Motormen Tie Up Southwestern Traction Line

In Philadelphia sixty motormen and conductors from Southwestern Traction Company halted work after a 10 percent wage cut. The trolley line between Philadelphia and Chester, Pa., was stopped as the strike began. In Pensacola rioting led to additional troops being sent to patrol the city and control the strike.

Philadelphia Southwestern Traction Company Chester

Evangelical Alliance Names Investigating Committee

The Rev. L. O. Hartman secretary to the Executive Committee announced in a letter read to members that St. Mark's Church Newport owes a Newport brewer 3 000 dollars and faces foreclosure on a mortgage unless Rev. Hanshue the church pastor suspends advocacy of the county unit law. The investigating panel includes Revs J W Kapp J P Whitehega and L O Hartman.

L. O. Hartman The Evangelical Alliance St. Mark’s Church Newport Hanshue J. W. Kapp J. P. Whitehega

Walker lecture on Holland and Dutch arts at Cincinnati

Boston Museum of Fine Arts curator Mr C Howard Walker spoke on Holland and Dutch arts using stereopticon views at the Linton Hotel under the Cincinnati Art Club. He shared travel reminiscences and was later honored with a reception in the Art Club rooms.

C. Howard Walker Boston Museum of Fine Arts Linton Hotel Cincinnati Art Club Walker Holland Art Club

Painter Frank Russell Found Injured in Arcade

The man identified at City Hospital as Frank Russell aged 35 a painter of 313 East Third Street told doctors his name after regaining consciousness. Police continue to investigate how he sustained his injuries.

Arcade City Hospital Frank Russell East Third Street

Senate Liquor Bill Reported By Wyoming Senator

Senate acts on Knox drafted bill to regulate interstate shipments of intoxicating liquors. It requires delivery to consignee or written order, with penalties up to 5000 dollars for misdelivery. Also bans carrier agents for buyers or sellers and mandates clear outside labeling with contents and quantity. Foreign shipments face a 60 day delay before penalties begin.

Washington Clark Wyoming Senate Knox Judiciary Committee

Hodgevelt Urges Four Battle Ships in Congress

President Roosevelt plans a special message urging four new battleships. He argues the U S Japan tension requires authorization despite strong House opposition. A vote in the House may occur tomorrow as state delegations revolt against the program.

Commercial Tribune Washington Roosevelt Congress United States Japan House

Coercion Planned for Kongo State

In Liverpool on April 13 E D Morel of the Kongo Reform Association warned that if by June Belgium has not annexed the Kon go Independent State on acceptable terms the British Government with American aid will take measures to compel the Kongo Government to observe treaty rights following persistent violations.

Liverpool Belgium E. D. Morel Kongo Reform Association Oein Orel Briish

State Treasury Surplus Reads 6.998 Million at Opening

Columbus April 13 The Legislature in session but the state cash balance shows 6,998,549.20 in all funds at opening of business according to the State Auditor’s report filed with Governor Harris.

Columbus Harris

Tobacco to be Raised in Central Kentucky County

County Court and stallion show day drew farmers from across central Kentucky. Officials estimate at least 500 acres of tobacco will be grown this year. A local growers’ association guards beds nightly against night riders, armed and ready, while some farmers skip planting due to a 160 million pound surplus and equity pooling obligations.

Lexington Kentucky Society of Equity

Seek Young Woman Missing From Clifton Avenue

Elizabeth Hanson, 26, of 2401 Clifton Avenue disappeared after leaving home on April 16. A note in her room said she went to Sedamsville to visit friends, but inquiries found no trace. Her brother William H. Hanson reported the disappearance to police.

Elizabeth Hanson Clifton Avenue Sedamsville William H. Hanson

Jefferson Club celebrates Jefferson's birthday with Harmon speaker

The Jefferson Club in St. Louis marked Thomas Jefferson's 165th birthday with a mass meeting at the Odeon. Former Attorney General Judson Harmon of Cincinnati and U S Senator Thomas P Gore of Oklahoma led the program, praising Jeffersonian principles while criticizing special privilege and government overreach.

ST. Louis Thomas Jefferson Jefferson Club Odeon Judson Harmon Cincinnati United States Thomas P. Gore Oklahoma

Johnson in Louisville at Jefferson Club banquet

Minnesota Governor Johnson addressed Kentucky Democrats at the Jefferson Club banquet in Louisville. Governor Willson of Kentucky joined and delivered the welcome. Johnson spoke briefly on Democratic principles and Jeffersonian doctrine while en route afterward to Chicago and Minneapolis.

Louisville Johnson Minnesota Kentucky Jefferson Club Willson Frankfort Shiloh Battlefield Chicago Minneapolis

Democratic Convention Fights Bryan Endorsement at Carnegie Hall

Democratic delegates gather at Carnegie Hall for the New York state convention with a likely minority for William J Bryan. The Tammany led majority plans to control the resolutions and send an uninstructed delegation to Denver. McCarren's Brooklyn delegates challenge the temporary roll call as Augustus Thomas and the Democratic Progressive League press for Bryan endorsement.

New York Carnegie Hall William J.bryan Committee On Tammany Charles F. Murphy W. J. Conners Denver Bryan Augustus Thomas Democratic Progressive League Tammany Organization McCarren Supreme Court Brooklyn State Committee Conners Thomas Carmody

Delaware in line for Gray in Democratic primary

In Dover Delaware April 13 1936 the Democratic state convention is assured to elect six delegates bound to back Judge Gray of Delaware at the national convention. Saturday's primaries settled most contests with Bryan supporters claiming a sizable share but status may remain unresolved until Kent County caucus.

Dover Del Judge Gray Delaware Kent County

Inquiry Tells of Paper Trust

The Attorney General informed Speaker Cannon that a government probe into a alleged paper pulp and print paper manufacturers’ conspiracy is underway. No evidence yet warrants legal action, but findings will be shared promptly if allowed without harming justice, and ongoing cases may withhold certain evidence from the public.

Washington Cannon House

Doughty Begins Ten Day Fast To Cure Stomach Trouble

Columbus April 13 Clark Doughty Assistant Clerk of the Senate has begun a ten day fast to cure a stomach ailment. He is now on the second day eating nothing but water and reports no ill effects while claiming relief including a good night’s sleep after months of poor rest.

Columbus, CO

Broussard Opens New Orleans Naval Inquiry

Congressman Broussard of Louisiana has opened a court of inquiry in New Orleans under orders from Washington to probe naval affairs as charged by Congressman Lilley of Connecticut. The Electric Boat Company is involved and local Western Union and Postal Telegraph managers, plus Postmaster Woodward, are to testify.

Electric Boat Company New Orleans Washington Broussard Louisiana Lilley Connecticut Boutelle House Investigating Committee House Electric Beat Company Western Union Postal Telegraph Companies Woodward

Paymaster Lt Col Richards Seeks Divorce in Ironton

Lieutenant Colonel George Richards Paymaster in the United States Marines filed for divorce from Frances Richards in the County Court at Ironton Ohio. The couple married in Corsicana Texas on December 28 1896 and have been separated since September 27 1907. Frances is the daughter of Rodger C Mills. He is brother to Judge J K Richards of the United States Circuit Court.

Marine Corps Ironton George Richards United States Marines Frances Richards

Pomerene Delegate Ticket Backed By State For Governor

Secretary of State Thompson reaffirmed the prior ruling in Stark County primary cases. The Pomerene pledged ticket may print a circle at the head to permit voting for the entire slate, while John C. Welty may also designate his delegates if he chooses.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Stark County Thompson Atlee Pomerene John C. Welty

Open Meeting Set On Gas Question In City Council Chamber

The Board of Public Service will hold an open meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 in the Council Chamber. Ratepayers may inquire into the natural gas status. President Norman Kenan of the gas company will attend to answer questions. President Laidlaw of the Service Board said no speeches will be allowed.

Board of Public Service Norman Kenan Gas Company Laidlaw Service Board

UnlO Miners to Return to Work

In Wheeling Ohio, April 13, President Lewis of the Miners Union said all contracts between the United Mineworkers and operators, except possibly Illinois, will be signed by May 1. He added that by Thursday this week 105,000 miners in Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania will return to work pending district settlements.

Wheeling W. Va United Illinois Lewis Miners’ Union Ohio Indiana Pennsylvania

Cox Brothers Tragedy Shocks Mingo County Home

Huntington April 13 Anson Cox 26 killed his ten year old brother Charles during a fight with a cousin at their Mingo County home. The boy pleaded to stop the clash. Cox retrieved a shotgun and shot the child in the head then fled but was captured by neighbors and jailed in Williamson.

Huntington W. Va Anson Cox Charles Mingo County Cox Williamson

Mining Bureau Advocated by Douglas proposes new bureau in Interior

Representative Albert Douglas reports from the Mines and Mining Committee a bill to establish a Bureau of Mines in the Department of the Interior with a Chief at 6000 dollars yearly. John Mitchell, former United Mine Workers president, is tipped for the post. The bureau would study mining disasters to prevent future incidents.

Commercial Tribune Washington Albert Douglas Chillicothe Committee On Mines and Mining Bureau of Mines Department of the Interior Douglas Commerce and Labor Department John Mitchell United Mineworkers’ Union

Cure of Eczema Using Cuticura Remedies

Anabel Wilson of North Eich recalls severe eczema on the face and scalp lasting about three months. After doctors and a advised treatment, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and was completely cured with no further trouble to date. The note is dated October 20, 1907.

Six Months of Suffering Ended by Cuticura Remedies

Bloom R R of Tele oe followay reports six months of itching and sleepless nights from a skin outbreak. After trying three or four months and twenty dollars in treatments, he used Cuticura and saw itching end within three days with no recurrence.

R. R

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Temperance Men Core Victories Friends of Temperance Huffman Ward Library Linking Fund Reynolds Cuyahoga Roberts Wertz Wayne Hunt Hamilton Shuler Montgomery Stockwell Treasury Cities Committee Hunters Murray, Ky Pensacola Fla Brewer Kongo State England America Judge Harmon Cincinnation Democratic Party Jefferson Virgin Union Gray Speaker Cannon Clark Doughty Col. Richards Secretary of State Brather Mining Bureau Bill Raza Toledo
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