The Mysterious Mr Smooth Delivers Dried Beef in Cincinnati
A fictional feature follows The Commercial Tribune's Mysterious Mr Smooth as he buys shaved dried beef from Peebles' on Gilbert Avenue and McMillan Street and delivers it to Walnut Hills. He guides readers on doorstep secrecy and rewards for subscription receipts, set near Walnut Hills and Clifton with notes on a Walnut Hills Music School at 2371 Kempers Lane.
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Commercial Tribune
Walnut Hills
Public Library
Peebles
Mr. Smooth
McMillan Street
Kemper Lane
Bank clerk shortage tied to bonds recovered at Manhattan Club
A portion of bonds alleged to be stolen by William Douglass was found in a Manhattan Club apartment. Douglass, an assistant loan clerk at the Trust Company of America, faces larceny charges and may have confessed to misappropriating up to 250000 in bonds. A second man who registered as W R Gray with wife at the Hotel Portland vanished before Douglass’s arrest.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Trust Company of America
William OO
Douglass
Manhattan Club
Oakleigh Thorne
Brooklyn
Trust Company
Thorne
Wall Street
Portland
West Forty-seventh Street
W. R. Gray
Boston
Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Gray
A. B. Stickney
Minnesota
Iowa
Illinois
Hargis Testifies for Bill Britton in Cockrill Case
Lexington report details Judge James Hargis and Curtis Jett testifying amid indictments tied to the Hargis Cockrill feud. Hargis denied John Smith's statements and said he did not know Smith before Cockrill’s murder. Jett testified in rebuttal with conflicting claims about who killed Cockrill.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
James Hargis
Curtis Jett
Hargis
John Smith
Smith
E. D. Cox
Jett
Abner
Cockrill
Chinese and Dogs Fight Over Flour in Central China
Mail dispatches from Shanghai report famine relief crews in Central China observing refugees and dogs fighting over spilled flour at distribution depots. The areas are plagued by smallpox and fever with little to eat beyond bark and potato vines in nearly every home.
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Victoria
B. C
Shanghai
China
Drinks provoke fatal row in Youngstown liquor store
In Youngstown Ohio on April 22 William Price shot and killed Tom Whitehead during a dispute over drinks in a liquor store. Price fled into the crowd with his revolver but was captured two blocks away.
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Commercial Tribune
Youngstown
William Price
Tom Whitehead
Price
Renewal of War Feared as Peace Conferees Halt
Washington April 22 Advices from Central America say peace talks at Amapala deadlocked over Nicaragua's demand that Salvador be held liable for damages. Nicaragua argues Salvador caused damages and seeks Roosevelt's decision on liability and amount.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Central America
Amapala
Salvador
Nicaragua
Roosevelt
Miles Through Air in 30 Minutes Not Accurate
Balloon trip from Philadelphia to Matawan New Jersey landed in a creek after 60 miles in 90 minutes with A R Hawley and Arthur T Atherholt aboard. They reached 12000 feet altitude before weather and wind forced an emergency landing. Both men were shaken but not seriously hurt.
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Matawan
N. J
Philadelphia
A. R. Hawley
New York
Arthur T. Atherholt
Mr. Hawley
Roosevelt to leave Washington for Oyster Bay June 12
President Roosevelt will depart Washington for his summer home at Oyster Bay on June 12. He says public business is in such shape that he can take the long rest and recreation period starting then.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Minnesota railroads cited for overvalued waterlogged assets
Sundberg Committee reports Minnesota railroad property valued at 215 million with total capitalization near 400 million and 18 percent earnings on valuation. It calls for a three member commission to investigate capitalization and regulatory needs, condemning the Chicago Great Western for inflated costs and expansion practices.
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Commercial Tribune
ST. Paul
Minnesota
Sundberg
Minnesota State Senate
British Workmen Go to Commons With Grievances
In London on April 22 thousands of skilled workers discharged from Woolwich Arsenal marched to the House of Commons to press their grievances. They cited loss of savings and long service, demanding protection as War Secretary Haldane outlines further military cuts while promising work to Woolwich and Navy support.
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Woolwich Arsenal
Haldane
Woolwich
House of Commons
Arsenal
Processio
Army Clothing
Pimlico
George’s Circles
House of Parliament
Campbell-Bannerman
Baron Tweedmouth
Admiralty
William Crooks
Lord Tweedmouth
Navy Department
Drought in Porto Rigo Hurts Sugar Crops in Puerto Rico
In Porto Rico on April 22 the drought hits southern districts with no rain for six months shrinking crop value by about 40 percent. Next year’s crops will be affected and sugar establishments relying on mountain stream power have halted operations due to water shortage.
Woman on Trial Again in Ed ward Veeneman Case
Special Dispatch reports in Hamilton Ohio that Mrs Clara Schubert Veeneman stands trial for murder of her husband Edward Veeneman. This reflects a hung jury from the first trial. Defense by M O Burns now handles the case with Warren Gard, former defender, serving as judge. The woman says the shooting was accidental during a pistol struggle.
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Commercial Tribone
Hamilton
Clara Schubert Veeneman
Edward Veeneman
Warren Gard
M. O. Burns
Gotham Strikers Create A Riot In New York
The striking cloakmakers at Oscar Margotin and SonLispenard street attacked a senior member of the firm in a riot that drew hundreds and ended with police dispersal Four strikers were arrested including leader Harry Silverstein held on 1000 bail Others Remenskoff Lish and Schuman released on 10 fines Police used clubs and revolvers to arrest the four leaders.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Oscar Margotin & Son
Lispenarqd Street
Harry Silverstein
Barnett Remenskoff
Abraham Lish
Copeland Schuman
Indicted Men Under Bond In Valentine Law Case
Judge Morris set a $250 bond for each of the men indicted Saturday for violations of the Valentine law. Bonds cover all indictments against each individual. The grand jury report caused a major upheaval in trades affected by the ruling.
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Commercial Tribune
Toledo
Morris
King and Queen Barred by Monk at Naples Church Visit
In Naples the King and Queen of England, aboard the royal yacht Victoria and Albert, explored city sights. At the Church of Santa Chiara a monk refused entry si ing noon meal, joking Begone in peace. General Salza then ordered the door opened revealing royal visitors.
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Naples
England
Edward
Santa Chiara
Taft Won't Comment On Presidential Plans After Panama Trip
Secretary Taft returns from Panama to Washington with a roaring laugh when asked about a presidential candidacy. He outlines plans for Cincinnati events and M C A corner stone remarks, plus a Panama Canal update and Cuba census comments.
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Commercial Tribune
Mounsgy Building
Wasu Hineton
Washington
Taft
Panama
Senator Foraker
Civilians asked to salute flag at Columbus parade
At Columbus post the first spring dress parade, civilian spectators were asked to remove their hats in salute to the National colors. Colonel Glenn, the post commandant, insisted on respect for the flag and said he would enforce it.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Columbus Post
United States
Manchester Party Boards Siberia for New York
The Duke and Duchess of Manchester and Mrs. J. P. Smith travel on the Pacific mail liner Siberia arriving in Honolulu from the Orient. They accompany the body of Mr. Smith toward New York. Rear Admiral Bronson and several Chinese officers sail with them to attend the Jamestown Exposition.
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J. P. Smith
Smith
Japan
Siberia
Orient
New York
Bronsonm
United States Navy
Senator Dick Plans Foraker Campaign Move After Jamestown Exposition
Senator Charles Dick travels to Jamestown Exposition at Governor Harris invitation and will not reveal plans for days. He intends to organize Foraker forces after gathering reports from Ohio supporters and may visit Columbus Akron or Cincinnati after the trip.
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Columbus
Charles Dick
Ohio
Foraker
Harris
Akron
Cincinnati
Jamestown
Virginia Exposition
Carmi A. Thompson
Virginia
Walter D. Guilbert
A. B. Critchfield
Carmin. Thompson
Taft
Washington
Pate
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