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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1908
Page
2
Reports from Cranbrook and Fernie describe a vast forest fire sweeping the Crow's Nest region. Dozens are dead or missing, towns like Fernie and Hosmer destroyed, and a massive relief effort is under way with trains bearing provisions, doctors, and clothing for the evacuees.
The first relief train left Cranbrook at 8 PM with doctors nurses and supplies, a second at midnight. Injured and homeless are being brought to Cranbrook for care as the fire spreads toward Coal Creek, a town of about 1500, with municipal aid sought from Nelson.
A Vancouver report says seventy people died in the Fernie B C fire with sixty one men and two women perishing at Elk Lumber No 4 logging camp. No one escaped the blaze and hundreds of refugees move toward Cranebrook.
A Spokane Review dispatch reports vast wildfires from Fernie to Michel destroying the Crow's Nest Pass region. Thousands are homeless as fires continue burning and railway bridges and tracks are wiped out, cutting off all assistance.
Ottawa received a telegram from Cranbrooke B C reporting a huge fire in the Kootenay Valley affecting Fernie Hosmer Crow's Nest and others. At least 5000 people homeless with no food or shelter and immediate relief sought as the fire rages across seventy miles. The telegram notes Canadian Pacific Railway is transporting victims to Elgo and Cranbrooke and calls for telegraph instructions. The Premier will consult ministers to determine federal action.
A terse dispatch from Winnipeg notes brush fires spreading toward open country as residents flee the city. Details are sparse and no fatalities are confirmed. Local authorities urge caution and evacuation as smoke and flames threaten surrounding areas.
Great Northern reports 65 carloads of coke and coal and three bridges destroyed by Fernie forest fires. Elk River bridges No 3 and 4 wiped out. Canadian Pacific depots water tank and cars lost. Cedar Valley Lumber plant burnt. few houses remain. Six dead confirmed with likely more. Refugee trains requested as residents flee toward Grand Forks.
Joseph Baxter, a 52 year old gravedigger, visited the Central Park Zoo and fed peanuts to Brutus the lion. After slipping into the carnivora by misdirection, Baxter tried to retrieve peanuts, provoking a swift attack that ripped his wrist. He received carbolic acid for antiseptic but spilled it on the wound, causing severe pain. He was taken to City Hospital. Baxter vows to quit his pastime.
Clifford Williams, 22, was attacked in his Central avenue home by two white men and dragged into the street where he vanished with his assailants. Mrs Williams and neighbor Mary Gessler witnessed bleeding injuries as he was escorted west on Livingston street. Police search Fifth District for Williams and possible body in Mill Creek. relatives fear homicide.
Alice Potter and Miss Elizabeth Potter with Miss Elizabeth Hunt and Mrs. Ida Dangerfield chaperon travel from Elgin Illinois to New York by car. They encounter a police issue over an advertising sign on the vehicle in Central Park but continue their journey. They praise friendly reception by automobile clubs and note varied road conditions on the trip.
John Kassner a 44 year old carpenter of Center street East Madisonville Ohio was found slain beside the B and O Railroad tracks after going out Saturday night on an errand. A nearby cow carcass was found near the body suggesting he crossed the tracks to inspect it and was killed. Coroner Cameron will hold an inquest.
A man giving the name Charles Johnson was arrested by Patrolmen Guethlein and Streitbach near Linn street and Central avenue. In custody at the Fifth District Station a loaded revolver, a box of cartridges, two razors and two silver hair brushes were found. A letter from his mother in Central City Virginia was addressed to Charles B Willis of 229 West Fifth street. He allegedly confessed to robbing a roommate Charles Rief at Fourth and John and said he planned to leave town.
Russell Suwart aged 30 residing at 238 McFarland street fell from a second story window of his home last night. He escaped injury with only slight scratches after a patrol brought him to City Hospital. he had been drinking prior to the fall.
On August 2 at Fairview Nebraska the usual Sunday quiet prevailed. Mr Bryan and his wife visited Lincoln to attend Westminster Presbyterian Church where he praised a sermon on How Shall We Succeed if We Neglect so Great Salvation. Few callers at the Bryan home. many visitors toured the grounds.
Melbourne reports a broad butter shortage across Australia with prices climbing rapidly. The August update notes scarce supplies and escalating costs impacting all sections and consumers nationwide.
Lucia Luccel an 18 year old Italian of 310 East Sixth street drowned while swimming at the river foot of Parson street. His companion Luigi Gaiti also from 310 East Sixth street attempted rescue and nearly died, but Luccel's body was not recovered.
Members of the local Prisoners of War Association met in Memorial Hall Elm Street and elected J. C. Youngston as Commander William G. Smith as Vice Commander Frederick Pinkerton as Adjutant and Ernst Niederman as Treasurer Delegates to the Toledo encampment in Toledo Ohio September 3 to 5 include William G. Smith Ernst Niederman Comrade Brunner Dayton Ky and William Winters The annual report notes victories for widows of war prisoners receiving 12 a month but a pension bill for veterans of prison camps failed to pass The group planned further advocacy next year.
In Canonsburg Pennsylvania on August 2 Frank Talmer was shot in the abdomen by his wife during a domestic quarrel. He was taken to a hospital fatally injured while Mrs Talmer, wounded and unconscious, remained at her home.
The Commercial Tribune will publish next Sunday in the Illustrated Magazine photos of two Connersville organizations and of the Modern Woodmen Camp 3182 and the Ladies Auxiliary of Washington Indiana. The magazine comes free every Sunday with the Tribune and features many stories for a Sunday afternoon read.
Charles Thompson supervisor of music in Toledo public schools and a choir leader died in Toledo. Tacob H. Dye chief of police of Marietta Ohio for thirty years died there after a stomach cancer operation. Dr Lawrence H. Brundage health officer from Xenia Ohio aged 43 dropped dead Saturday night while preparing to retire.
A feature on improvements for workers health and housing cites industrial architect W H Tolman and a program sending interpreters into mining areas. It notes tuberculosis risks in trades, domestic service harm, and calls for outdoor work, clean air, and new safety and sanitation laws.
Police pursued leads on P. J. Blair after Veronica Cassidy was abducted from 184 Peoria Street and taken to Cincinnati. Authorities guarded the Cassidy home as crowds gathered while Cincinnati police considered apprehending Blair or locating his whereabouts. Veronica was questioned again with few new details.
Detectives in Chicago and Cincinnati scour hotels and rooming houses for Frank J Blair the alleged abductor of Veronica Cassidy the twelve year old girl. Officials believe he left the city after taking the child to the depot and sending her home and no trace has been found.
Fire in the guard section of Peking's legation quarter ignited a stable and messroom and caused ammunition to explode. Two German soldiers and one French soldier were killed. eight German and five French soldiers were seriously wounded. four soldiers and several civilians were lightly wounded.
President Theodore Roosevelt attended Sunday services at Christ Episcopal Church in Oyster Bay with Mrs. Roosevelt and their sons Kermit Archibald and Quentin. Warren S Young chief clerk of the Executive Office joined the family at church and sat with them. The Rev Karl Rieland of Grace Church delivered the sermon and dined with the Roosevelts later at Sagamore Hill.
A 35 year old unidentified man died at 5 PM in Hamilton after staying at the station house overnight without registering. He claimed to have won money at Lexington races and squandered it in Cincinnati before drinking again. The body rests at the morgue.
Six smugglers of Chinese men were arrested in Alamogordo New Mexico after a refrigerator car from Los Angeles to Kansas City carried locked in occupants. The seal was broken, the men placed inside, and the car resealed while en route.
Surviving victim recalls Black men attacked two men during a robbery attempt. Police seek masked perpetrators amid claims of a Black Hand plot and rumor of money hidden with foreign laborers. Coroner Cameron to hold an inquest on the deaths of Nletana and his companion.
Grant Royce 35 of 1024 Taylor alley was killed by Henry Adams 1010 Taylor alley after a feud over Mrs Flora Hawkins and her daughter Esther. Adams claimed self defense as Royce armed himself and tried to enter Adams’s room. a gun on Royce did not fire. Royce formerly worked for the city.
The imperial hatt published today in Constantinople proclaims equality of all Ottomans regardless of race or religion and liberty for all. It states appointments will be by the Grand Vizier’s advice, except for War and Marine ministers and the Sheik-Ul-Islam, who are excluded from this rule. Bills on ministries and vilayets will be prepared per current needs and submitted to Parliament.
Fragmentary notice highlights improved bathing beach facilities and fresh filtered water. Mentions dining options at the clubhouse or nearby Bower. Contains names and partial list of individuals, suggesting a community event or advertisement for seasonal amenities.
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