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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
2
Clermont County authorities pursue charges in the case of 73 year old Fannan and his 53 year old wife. The dying woman is said to be Fannan's third wife. One bullet struck her head as a hunter nearby reported hearing two shots. Six children in the family, daughter Wifie surviving.
Brigadier General Daniel H. Rucker, 96, who was declared dead by New York Life, visited the Washington office to dispute the policy cancellation. The veteran, who served from 1837 through the Civil War and whose daughter Irene was married to General Phil Sheridan, faced mortality table assertions as the insurer sought reserves and surrender value.
Paris reports letters from French Indo China warning of a revolutionary outbreak. Native fidelity is doubtful as hostile bands appear and French losses mount with 500 native soldiers killed and several officers dead. Reinforcements are deemed necessary amid claims of 30,000 revolutionaries and 104,000 Chinese bandits mobilizing on the frontier.
Captain Marty Wheeler leads about six Arizona rangers from Bisbee toward the border to stop fifty Yaquis pursued by 200 Mexican troops. The Yaquis, seen near Pilares Sonora, aim for the Escuela Mountains as the patrol seeks to arrest any crossing violators under neutrality laws.
President McCrea of the Pennsylvania Railroad says there is no plan for a general freight rate increase. He notes consideration of a possible rise in class rates for high class merchandise, which is a small portion of traffic compared to commodity rates.
Henderson Kentucky reports from a severe storm show over 100000 dollars in damage in Henderson County. Sixty percent of tobacco crops are destroyed, corn flattened, roads blocked, and telephone service crippled.
Baldwin's dirigible can reach twenty five miles an hour in still air. Colonel Templer reports to the British War Office favoring incorporation of Baldwin airship features into a new dirigible for the British army. He argues smaller craft build experience, cites Zeppelin as too far ahead, and likens progress to parallels in ocean navigation.
Wright from Dayton, Ohio, conducted a lengthy aeroplane test at Le Mans on August 11, staying aloft three minutes and forty five seconds. The craft circled three times at 36 miles per hour and landed near the grandstand amid cheering spectators. Wright aims to longer flights and continues testing his machine with J C McCoy among the onlookers.
Paris observers praise Wilbur Wright’s temperament and daring as crowds of 3000 gather to watch the launch attempt. The Figaro describes his bird like head and steel resolve while onlookers perch in trees and line inns and cafés for a glimpse of the machine.
Count Zeppelin faces opposition to a plan proposed to Emperor William by Walter Rathenau to form a commission to collect and manage funds subscribed in Germany for Zeppelin. The idea would use the money for airship experiments and general airship purposes with possible wider grants. Zeppelin and his co workers reject guardianship of gifts and tribute already sent. He has also received wines cigars groceries neckties and other items.
Henri Farman waits in his Hotel Astor apartment for a backing call to tour the United States with his aeroplane. He plans to crate the machine and sail with his wife. A mechanic's lien for 12 dollars is filed by Joseph Kowski of Coney Island against Farman's aircraft.
Judge John Schwaab of Cincinnati will speak at the German Day celebration at the Butler County Fair Grounds on Saturday. A parade will follow in the afternoon with large delegations from Cincinnati and other cities attending.
Rufus Browder arrived on the 7 o’clock train as Sheriff Rhea and C. J. O’Connell attempted to move Browder to Logan County jail. Soldiers blocked the carriage and forced a halt, then Browder was finally taken to the jail amid a heavy militia guard as Judge Sandidge prepares a venue decision.
A Cranbrook telegraph report says a large bush fire threatens Sullivan Mine Company buildings near Kimberley and endangers the town. A second fire near Kimberley risks destruction. Railway stoppage traps 200 refugees en route to Fernie. firefighters arm on hand cars under James Bates to backfire and control the blazes.
In the Lake Coeur d’Alene region seventy miles east of Spokane winds have rekindled wildfires. Large timber owners are sending crews to battle the flames as damage grows, with no forecasted end. No towns are currently at risk.
In Washington Pennsylvania three masked men battered down a door at Miss Maria De Garmo’s rural home and bound her and her niece Miss Lizzie Hartman. They robbed jewelry and a small cash amount, slashed carpets and broke chests. When no large sum was found they tortured the elder woman until she fainted and fled. The nieces freed herself after being bound. Fifteen hundred dollars from a timber sale, overlooked by the robbers, was recovered.
Glorious weather and enthusiastic celebrations mark the New Zealand welcome for the American warships. Auckland fills with provincial visitors as Governor Lord Plunkett hosts a state ball at Government House for Rear Admiral Sperry and fleet officers. The fleet crew enjoys smoking concerts at city music halls.
Evansville Ind Aug 11 The annual convention of the Evangelical Young People’s Union of the Evangelical Synods of North America opened this evening and will run four days. About 200 to 300 delegates attended. Addresses were given by Rev. Jaco Pister of Cincinnati and Rev. P C Bommer of Buffalo N Y.
Coroner J C Cos tello of Sidney will begin an official inquiry at 9 AM to determine responsibility for the Western Ohio Railway wreck north of Sidney. Four killed and about forty seriously injured. Possible manslaughter charges if crew disobeyed orders. General Manager Carpenter and Charles Price offer differing views on cause. Wrecked cars removed. injured to county infirmary.
The Railroad Commission of Ohio will visit the wreck site north of Piqua to investigate its causes, following an agreement reached at a meeting today in Columbus Ohio.
Pittsburg police report two local men William Moffatt and Edward Maloney were tortured in Mexico City after arrest for robbing a bank messenger. They allegedly refused to name their companions, who escaped, and Mexican police demand names. Captain McGough warns the torture could trigger international issues.
Three armed bandits robbed the Erie Railroad station at Crown Point of 500 dollars in cash and tickets and sealed operator F C Bore in a box car. Sheriff F S Carter led a posse and Huntington detectives pursue the culprits through woods east of Crown Point. A Grand Trunk depot at Griffith six miles away suffered a theft of 200 dollars in tickets and cash.
The 1908 agricultural outlook highlights tobacco, potatoes, and fruit yields rising with new varieties and pest control. Government efforts improve olive and orange crops, sugar cane potential, and vast irrigation expanding farmland and farm product values.
King Edward arrived at 9 am and met Emperor William in Cronberg. The pair exchanged greetings and held private talks at Friedrichshof Castle with British and German officials noting no formal proposals. Edward left for Ischl at 11 pm after discussing European affairs.
The Tageblatt reports, citing a well informed source, that King Edward and Emperor William discussed naval programmes at Cronberg. It notes rumors of proposals for proportional naval strength, but says the report cannot be confirmed and is not credited in reputable quarters.
The Ohio Railroad Commission extended the period during which carriers may suspend demurrage on coal shipped to the lakes. This is the third extension and runs until December 31, covering the full lake traffic period.
A fire caused by escaping gas in a Wheeling millinery store dwelling on South Bott Street killed Clara Gavin Maime Gavin and Margaret Gavin all daughters of Mrs J S Gavin. Their mother was injured and four sons plus two maids escaped from a third story window. Debris and heat hinder recovery with property loss estimated at 10000 dollars.
In Saarbrucken Germany August 11 thirteen miners died and eight were badly injured after a fire damp explosion at the Dudweiler Mine five miles from the city.
Captain William Chester Mahan of Arroyo, Civil War veteran and famed fiverman, died after illness following confinement in Andersonville. He captained the steamboat John Porter which brought yellow fever to Gallipolis in 1878 from New Orleans amid a deadly epidemic. Arthur Rand, noted author and politician born 1831, died in Paris. he was chief editor of The Aurore and Corsican senator.
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