19 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1903
Page
1
A Missouri jury indicted four senators and seven in total on bribery charges tied to the baking powder affair. Meanwhile Lieutenant Governor Lee remains missing, with clues suggesting further bribery connections and subpoenas likely.
A concealed series of payments and bribe offers surface around Missouri politics. References include Semator John P. Collins, Lafayette Bank, Frank A. Farris, Colonel William R. Phelps, and Lieutenant Governor John A. Lee. Indictments for perjury and bribery are anticipated from local and Cole County grand juries.
Cole County grand jurors return four indictments, three aimed at state senators for bribe related to alum bill. One target named as St Louis Senator, two from outside St Louis, one from Jefferson City. Grand jury adjourns to April 27. Attorney General Crow backs charges. Judge Hazell weighs Page and Hieckorn contempt cases over $1000 and $500 bills.
St Louis April 18 traces of four more $1000 bills found in evidence before the St Louis Grand Jury tied to alum bill and text book legislation. Witnesses include Rev Crayton S Brooks and Speaker Whitecotton. Lt Gov John A Lee remains missing in Chicago as the inquiry continues in Jefferson City and St Louis.
Professor George Eduard of Northwestern University German department predicts Hot Time in the Old Town will be the national air of the United States. He cites its use during battles in San Juan Hill, Peking, and the Philippines as proof of its fit with Yankee spirit. He is a native of Germany but loves America and may not return there to live.
The largest walnut log from Eastern Kentucky, taken from Cross Fork near the Kentucky River, was sold for 1600. The six foot diameter sixteen foot long log required eight oxen to move and there are two more sixteen foot cuts to haul to Jackson.
The Department of Justice rejects claims that the Attorney General favors a temporary modification or suspension of the decree in the Northern Securities case. He insists the decree prohibits violations of the penal statute and should not be mitigated. The United States Attorney is instructed to pursue the strict enforcement, dismissing any notion of leniency.
Indiana investigations target former U S Marshal Kercheval over a $9,000 college loan tied to Spencer County lands. Attorney General Miller says many loans used altered land descriptions to secure financing. The suit tests a new law enabling the Auditor to reopen foreclosures with potential broad claims worth up to $100,000. Key figures include A C Daily and F J Scholz.
President Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association reads his annual address as the convention adjourns. He backs a thorough trial of the 8 percent rebate given to tin manufacturers supplying Standard Oil and others, despite delegate dissatisfaction and talk of abandoning it. A public meeting honoring Amalgamated delegates is planned for tomorrow.
A certificate representing 123000 to 128000 in Royal Baking Powder stock tied to Union Savings Bank is reported missing. Bank officers deny knowledge, warn brokers not to buy or lend on it, and a New York telegram confirms loss or misplacement with no Further details given.
The Union Savings Bank and Trust Company of Cincinnati announces ownership of 1.2 percent of the Royal Baking Powder Company preferred stock certificates 63 to 642 inclusive and others, all missing since December 12, 1902. A court may issue new certificates. claims must appear in Jersey City May 19.
Washington clarifies no formal invitation was received for an American squadron to Kiel this summer. The North Atlantic Squadron will conduct maneuvers domestically, while a European squadron will visit Kiel as the Mediterranean season ends. The Kentucky will not divert to Northern Europe and the Marseilles trip for President Louiset is prioritized.
Hamilton County Republican leader George B. Cox declares support for Myron T. Herrick of Cleveland as the party’s governor nominee and Wade H. Ellis of Cincinnati for attorney general after a retent conference with Senator Hanna. Cox notes national issues remain central and condemns Democratic critique while stressing cohesion for the State convention.
New York April 18 Twelve days into the month Ellis Island handled 64 000 arrivals and the April total is expected to exceed 90 000. Last May 82 000 immigrants. Reports from European ports indicate over 100 000 aliens arriving next month at the island.
Robert J. Breckinridge announces withdrawal from the May primary for Kentucky governor. The move narrows the contest to Governor Beckham of Frankfort and Colonel John K. Hendrick of Paducah, signaling a shift in anti Beckham forces toward Hendrick.
New York April 18 David Belasco plans to join the Independent Booking Agency next season producing Bath Comedy with Henrietta Crosman as star. The piece will premiere at an independent New York house in November then tour. The Fiske Crosman Hackett Weber and Fields combination forms the deal.
East Liverpool O April 1. President Albert B Hughes of the National Brotherhood of Operative Pottery Workers announced he will retire as head of the union at the end of his current year. He will not seek re election at the Wheeling convention May 4 and will instead manage a new pottery under construction in Columbus.
Special Cable reports Lady Sophia Campbell of Cambridge Gardens Kensington was fined three shillings at a West End Police Court for drunkenness. She was arrested on Tottenham Court Road after zigzagging into the street and collapsing at a parapet. The magistrate treated her as any other drunk, and efforts to pay the fine before court did not succeed.
In Philadelphia on April 18 Senator Shelby M. Cullom led a closing session of the American Academy of Sciences urging closer ties among the United States, North Central and South American republics. He spoke of ships with American flags trading with Latin nations and canal treaties as a catalyst for a new era of prosperity and interhemispheric commerce.
Pretoria April 18 The former president Mr Kruger's house was sold at auction today for 20000 dollars.
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