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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1896

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Remembering Gen Harrison and a Grateful Soldier

Shelbyville Indiana reports the death of S. B. Robertson aged about seventy five. He served in the Sixteenth Indiana and Seventieth Indiana under General Harrison. An Army tale recalls Harrison carrying him after a wounded march, prompting Robertson to honor him with a triumphal arch when Harrison spoke in town. The funeral will be held with Seventieth Indiana veterans as pallbearers.

Robertson Indiana Harrison Dalton Resaca Benjamin Harrison Gen. Harrison Dixie Seventieth Indiana

Colored Knights Templar Elect Kentucky Officers

Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune reports the Colored Knights Templar convention in Terre Haute Indiana with Kentucky officers elected for the coming year including Eminent Grand Commander Wm H Perry and Eminent Deputy M T Clay among others from Louisville Lexington Maysville Paris and Louisville names listed.

Commercial Tribune Terre Haute Ind Colored Knights Templar Indiana Kentucky Grand Commandery Wm. H. Perry Louisville M. T. Clay Lexington Maysville James ¥. Jackson Geo. Nugen H. C. Smith Paris R Murray H. C. Jackson John W. Owens

Derailed Train Attack by Insurgents Near Toco Toco

Havana reports detail a long overdue military train derailed near Toco Toco by insurgents who dynamited the cars and destroyed them. The escort fought for days with six soldiers killed, one lieutenant and twenty-one wounded. Antonio Maceo and five thousand insurgents attacked retreating forces before artillery halted the enemy advance.

Havana Toco Toco Cal. Arjona Antonio Maceo

Banker Woods Will Disinherits Most Children

The will of late banker John B. Woods, made public in Akron Ohio on August 19, disposes of about $300000 in property and cuts off four children except one daughter Mrs J H Hillbish who receives 10000 The divorced husband of Woods daughter Emma Robert J Andrew gets 5000 The wives of three sons receive 10000 each Other legacies range from 5000 to 310000 The residuary estate goes to three grandchildren Mrs Gods is given 25000 in lieu of dower and may elect under the law The children plan to contest the will.

Commerce Tribune Akron John B. Woods J. H. Hillbish Woods Emma

Child crippled after stepping on live coals in Huntington

Special Dispatch reports in Huntington Indiana on August 19 that the young child of Joseph Mickley stepped into a bed of live coals and suffered severe burns. Part of the feet had to be amputated to save the child's life.

Commercial Tribune Huntington Ind Joseph Mickley

Dying convict pardoned in Ohio case

Governor Rueshner pardoned Edward Polley of Scioto County who is serving four years for grand larceny. Polley is dying of consumption.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Edward Polley Scioto County Polje

Ku Klux in Breathitt County Kentucky

In Breathitt County Ku Klux acts are reported with Dudley Jones accusing H C Dale and others of leading a mob. Dale, a railroad ties inspector, and several associates were arraigned with bonds set. Jones claims Dale led the group. A confrontation at John Hayes home ended with Hayes brandishing a bowie knife.

Commercial Tribune Jackson Ku-klux Breathitt County Dudley Jones Kuklux H. C. Dale Walter Columbus Dale Henry Brewer Jerre Haddix John Wilson George Haddix E. T. Crawford T. Brewer Squire Houndshell Dale Jones John Hayes Hayes

McKinley Telegrams Stir Enthusiasm from Union Veterans Body

Enthusiasm grows as Canton reports Governor McKinley receiving greetings from Mayors and veterans clubs across the nation. Messages from Binghamton New Orleans Newport Butler Crestline Lebanon Coshocton Corry reflect support for his candidacy and firm support for sound money.

McKinley Clubs New Orleans William McKinley Canton McKinley Alliance Joseph E. Porter Co. H. Thompson Newport Kentucky Hill Tops Highlands D. A. Bro

Confession Revives Brown Church Scandal In San Francisco

Mattie Overman admits she lied and says Dr. C O Brown is not innocent as his enemies claim. The Bay Conference calls a special session to decide on suspension or expulsion and orders Brown to appear. Tunnel corroborates Overman as ministers and lay leaders review the case.

San Francisco Mattie Overman Brown Church Dr. Brown Miss Overman Brown Tunnel Bay Conference C. O. Brown

Fight With Burglars Near Wooster Ohio

Marshal Arnold of Orrville and two assistants pursued four men suspected of selling stolen property. They shot at them. one captured, another wounded and escaped. A bystander, Robert Springer, was hit in the leg by a stray shot. A large posse tracked the suspects to a cornfield where they hid stolen goods including cutlery found in pockets and buried in the field, tied to William Pontius of Rockford.

Commercial Tribune Wooster Marshal Arnold Orrville Arnold Robert Springer William Pontius Rockford, O

National Council Daughters of America In Session

The second day of the National Council Daughters of America meeting in Portland Indiana featured officer elections and fee setting for the 1897 Council. Nashville Tennessee was chosen as next year’s host, with William P. Shourds of Camden New Jersey elected National Councilor and D B E Kennedy of Findlay Ohio chosen Vice Councilor.

Commercial Tribune Portland Ind National Council Daughters of America Nashville Tenn William P. Shourds Camden New Jersey D. BE. Kennedy Findlay, C

Nansen to Avoid Ship Polar Quest But Hints Sled Dash

Aug 19 reports that Dr Nansen will not again sail a Fram like vessel toward the North Pole. He may lead a sledging party from Franz Josef Land aiming for the pole, believing Arctic conditions make the overland dash feasible.

Christiania Aftenposten Dr. Nansen North Pole Fram Franz Josef North Pole Arctic Circle Nansen

Secret Orangemen in Waltham Court Case Details Brutal Initiation

In Waltham District Court, officers and members of a new Orangemen lodge were found guilty of assault and battery on F. A. Preble during initiation on July 20. They were fined 35 dollars plus costs, with appeal bond set at 200 dollars for Superior Court trial. Branding with a red hot iron left a large scar. a rattan whip was also used. Edward Arch testified, though he reported no injury.

Commercial Tribune Boston District Court of Waltham Luc J. G. Graham G. O. Vickerson Ward O'Neil Daniel Tracy Leander Weatherbee Wilford Mable F. A. Preble Lodge of Orangemen of Waltham Preble Edward Arch

Republican Warning on Silver and Debt in Cincinnati

The speaker argues that the national debt has been paid only by Republicans and warns that free silver would depress currency. He asserts McKinley will defend dollar value while criticizing the other candidate, highlighting impacts on laborers and savings institutions in Cincinnati.

Republican Party Cleveland William McKinley Cincinnati

Child Tied by Thumbs Beaten by Tilletts in Kentucky Case

Nine year old Amelia Bowman, bound out to Samuel Tillett and wife, was whipped with a rawhide and dragged to town after fleeing. Authorities issued warrants for the couple on assault charges. Charity Organization heads vow prosecution. Deputy Sheriff Freckman arrested them and presented the case before Judge Bullock.

Commercial Tribune Lexington Samuel T. Tillett Amelia Bowman Tillett Tilletts

No Demand for Horses as Bicycles Hurt Stock Breeding

Columbus reports from the State Auditor show a sharp drop in live stock across Ohio. Over the last two years horses decline by 65,342 head, cattle by 120,668, and sheep by 1,261,765, with bicycles and the Wilson tariff blamed for harming breeding interests.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Auditor of State

Four Convicts Measured by Bertillon Ear Study

Four inmates of the annex awaiting execution were measured by Bertillon inspectors. The only notable finding was ear position. all have blue eyes. The men are Bushford Kelch of Cleveland Leonard Martin of Tiffin Romulus J Cotell of Summit County and Frank Tierney of Sandusky. Kelch and Tierney are railroad workers while Cotell and Martin are farm hands.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Martin Cotell Kelch Tierney

Bavarian Society Convention Closes in Wheeling

The Bavarian Society wraps up its Wheeling convention with by laws amended for future conventions only by majority vote, officers elected in New York and Buffalo, and Pittsburgh chosen as 1898 meeting site. A parade and address by Rev. Herrman Haas follow a successful Wheeling Park outing.

Klemmens Daniel Jung Valentine Blenklein August Strauff Brooklyn Charles H. Klemmens New York Charles F. Strauff Baltimore Valentine Slenklein Buffalo Wheeling

Witness found strangled in Lorain harbor case study

The corpse of Isaac Salow, a Finlander and a key witness in a murder case, was found by two fishermen at a steel plant. Salow, last seen leaving a boardinghouse with $14, he may have been murdered for robbery or to silence him. He leaves a wife in Finland.

Commercial Tribune Lorain Grove Isaac Salow Charles Erichsohn Antonio Austo Salow Austo Finland

Guest of Uncle Sam Li Hung Chang to be hosted in New York

President Cleveland plans to host Earl Li Hung Chang during his upcoming visit with Gen Ruggles arranging reception duties at Governor's Island. The Chinese minister may not be involved in reception details, and Li’s stay is centered in New York with possible Washington curtailment.

Washington Cleveland Earl Li Hung Chang Gen. Ruggles Governor's Island New York John W. Foster Earl Li Boston New Y

Ties on the Track Near Nicholasville Wreck Plot

An attempt to wreck the midnight Cincinnati Southern train near Jessamine County was thwarted when three railroad ties were placed on the track beyond the Jessamine Creek bridge. A third such try in three months followed earlier arrests of two boys, with no suspects named but suspected organized wreckers.

Commercial Tribune Nicholasville Cincinnati Southern Railroad Jessamine Jessamine Creek

Miss Kitty Hanna Charged in Kentucky Whipping Case

In Harrodsburg Ky Miss Kitty Hanna faced Judge Roach on assault and battery charges after whipping a boy bound to her. The boy John Ambrose Quisenberry from the Charity Home in Lexington showed only slight back marks with no abrasions. the trial was continued to Friday.

Commercial Tribune Harrodsburg Kitty Hanna Roach John Ambrose Quisenberry Charity Home Lexington Walter Scott J. W. Stephens Miss Kitty Hanna A. D. Price F. G. Hanna Hannas

Notorious preacher Penrod attempts suicide in jail cell

Rev Lemuel Penrod, jailed for cutting William Carvery, tried to kill himself in his cell at Vanceburg Kentucky. He has shown extreme mental instability or feigned insanity for over a week as two juries failed to reach a verdict. He has refused nourishment for seven days and stabbed at his throat with a tin imitation dagger cutting his ear and throat.

Commercial Tribune Vanceburg Lemuel Penrod William Carvery

Breckinridge Barred from Seventh District Nomination

Democratic committee in Frankfort set Sept. 30 as convention date to nominate a Seventh District Congress candidate. Speakers including John D. Carroll Evan F. Settle and John O. Hodges endorsed the Chicago nominees and platform and Breckinridge’s independent bid appears unlikely. Pryor J. Force withdraws leaving John B. Thompson in Mercer as a strong rival.

Commercial Tribune Frankfort Democratic Committee Seventh District Congress John D. Carroll Henry Evan F. Settle Owen John O. Hodges Lexington Chicago Breckinridge Louisville National Democ Pryor J. Force John B. Thompson Mercer Little Phil

McKinley and Hobart League Formed for Colored Education

A new organization led by Prof. James F. Benson was formed at the Masonic Hall on George Street to elevate the colored race, focusing on political education. Officers include Benson as president with a full board and a mass meeting planned for September 4 featuring speakers. Sixty five members enrolled.

James F. Benson Masonic Hall George Street McKinley and Hobart League J. H. Bush D. W. Clark James Fowler P. Alfred Marchand Eric Dickson Humphrey Dickson Willis Jones George Gill R. E. Wilson Financial Committee James Benson G. Shotwell C. P. Forlice E. Chinn Cc. Lewis E. Winn F.glasgo R. J. Blackstone H. L. Jordan A. Henson R. Tibbs F. Guy M. Cassady S. Redman A. Saunders E. C. Knox C. Moore League

Six Hundred Men Idle as Iron Plant Warns Wages Cut

Riverside Ironworks at Story Hollow Furnace informs workers of a twenty percent wage cut on August 30 or closure. Management cites no demand for iron but says cuts would keep operation and storage possible. Workers refuse. Wheeling Iron and Steel says Benwood and Martins Ferry furnaces will be blown out August 30, closing three furnaces and laying off six hundred men.

Commercial Tribune Wheeling W. Va Riverside Ironworks Company Story Hollow Wheeling Iron and Steel Company Benwood Martins Ferry

Easley Preliminary Examination Held Amid Tense Crowd

In Parkersburg West Virginia on August 19 the preliminary examination of the negro Easley was moved up to 8 am due to intensifying public anger. Mrs Roberts identified him as her would be killer and the court set bond at 8000 dollars. By 2 pm crowds gathered near the Justice office but the examination concluded safely.

Commercial Tribune Parkersburg W. Va Easley

Quiet Night As Elwood Tin Plate Strike Ends Silently

Elwood Indiana saw no disorder as workers refused to enroll on the payroll day. Union leaders Garland and Gompers addressed about 2,500 strikers, urging adherence to the scale and warning of nonviolent action.

Elwood Ind Tin Plate Company

Big Mexican bull snake roams Chicago Academy basement

A five foot long two inch thick Mexican bull snake escaped from the Chicago Academy of Sciences in Lincoln Park. Janitor Allen Fleming captured it after a tense moment when the reptile coiled near his head. Three of the snakes were given to the academy two months ago and the escape caused a mad basement rush.

Commercial Tribune Chicago Chicago Academy of Sciences Lincoln Park Allen Fleming Academy Fleming

Crowds Return After Judge Rules Right to Discuss

In Indianapolis crowds gathered to discuss financial questions. Police arrested several for obstruction of traffic. Judge Cox dismissed the arrests, affirming citizens may gather to discuss political questions in public spaces.

Commercial Tribune Indianapolis Cox

Boy Leaps Into Deep Well in Ironton Rescue

Nine year old Fred Hartman fell into a sixty foot well in Ironton Ohio while reaching for a water bucket. He clung to the bucket rope and was pulled out safely with only skin scraped and no serious injuries.

Commercial Tribune Ironton, O Fred Hartman

Bar-Tender Shoots Himself Dead in Saloon

Louis Baehr, 33, bartender at 23 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio, shot himself in the chest in front of two customers after near fatal struggle for his revolver. The motive is reported as money losses. he died this evening.

Bar-Tender Commercial Tribune Columbus, CO Louis Baehr South Front Street Louis

Wager Suit Began Over Presidential Election Bet

A Sedalia circuit court suit arises from a bet on the 1900 presidential outcome. Charles Field offered odds on Bryan vs McKimsey after John T. McMahan posted $1000 that McKimsey would win. The stake details were arranged through W W Powell Jr of Citizens National Bank.

Commercial Tribune Kansas City Sedalia Charles R. Field Pettis County Bryan John T. McMahan

Lynching Fears Rise After Slayings near Middlesboro

Hiram Price, who killed his wife and mother in law with an axe on June 4 and fled to the mountains, has been captured and jailed in Sneedville. Townspeople converge as Price faces probable execution by hanging before dawn.

Middlesboro Hiram Price Sneedville Price

Convention opens with 2000 delegates in Omaha

The Young People's Christian Union of the United Presbyterian Church of America convened in Omaha with about 2,000 delegates. A praise service led by J H Murdock opened the session, with Rev John H McMillan presenting institute addresses and a 150-voice chorus performing several anthems.

Omaha Neb Young People’s Christian Union of the United Presbyterian Church of America J. H. Murdock Washington Major Brosted A . R. Turkley Edgar McDill John H. McMillan

Dearborn County Fair opens with large attendance at Lawrenceburg

The seventeenth Dearborn County Fair opened with strong turnout. A parade led by Prof. Goetze's military band moved to the grounds as premiums were awarded for heavy draft horses and aged mules. The courty trot and pace won by Bob Bentley in three heats timed around 2:43, and the gentlemen's road race went to Newana owned by H. C. Lord with a 2:59 time.

Commercial Tribune Lawrenceburg Dearborn County Fair Goetze Edward Cooper George Hebbler Charles Chambers Crist Jake House Henry Winters Col Joe Ferris Bob Bentley John Davis Pet Crockett Pet Crockett, Second, Owned By Dr. O. F. Ford Henry Worthington Chester D Nancy Wininger Hinder Boy Alice M Newana H. C. Lord Mamie Sale al Gilland J. M.C J. H. Russe Jack Thomas John L Solon Joe Ferris Frank McCann Fred Hilligon

Toledo man maimed by dynamite while quarrel over railroad line

In Perrysburg area, James Bisanzin threatened to blow up trespassers with dynamite as the Toledo and Bowling Green Railroad crosses his property. The device exploded in his hand, maiming him. foreman E N Pratt was badly injured but expected to survive.

Commercial Tribune Toledo, O Toledo and Bowling Green Perrysburg James Bisanzin Bisanzin Electric Road Construction Gang E. N. Pratt

Manitoba school question settles with no remedial action

Ottawa reports that the Manitoba school question is settled and no remedial legislation will be needed. After talks with Manitoba's Sifton Cameron and Watson, a settlement basis satisfies all parties. A Conservative caucus adjourned early and no opposition remained to the Liberal Speaker election.

Ottawa Ont Manitoba Sifton Cameron Watson

Verdict for Damages in Liquor Sale Case Upheld

In Columbus on August 19 a Supreme Court case from Scioto County confirms a $3,288 verdict against Virginia Garrison for selling liquor to a habitual drunkard Richard Kear. The suit, by Mrs. Garrison, sought $10,000, and the circuit court affirmed the judgment. concurrent suits involve Cleveland and Marietta Railway for life injury and death of a brakeman with respective judgments.

Commercial Tribune Columbus, CO Richard Kear Virginia Garrison Supreme Court Scioto County Kear Portsmouth Garrison Hynor Cleveland and Marietta Railway Company James R. Scott Guernsey Alice T. Ervine

Neebe Elopes With Another Woman After Release

Oscar Neebe the Haymarket anarchist pardoned by Gov Altgeld has left his wife and eloped with a city woman named Theresa Mueller. Neebe was a widower at conviction and married again after release. The couple reportedly knew each other only a few weeks.

Chicago Oscar Neebe Haymarket Altgeld Neebe Theresa Mueller

Bandits on a Train Rob Passenger Near Lebanon

Three masked men leaped from the platform of the Big Four east bound train at Lebanon. A passenger in the front coach was held up at gunpoint and relieved of about 75 dollars and a gold watch. The holed up man was targeted while the train was departing the station and the suspects disappeared among sidetrack cars. Police tracked the trail but no arrests were reported.

Commercial Tribune Lebanon Ind

Chrysanthemum Prize Set By Florists Convention

At the American Florists meeting in Cleveland on August 19 the group scheduled the next annual convention for Providence. Officers elected include President E A Wood from West Newton Mass VP E G Hill Richmond Ind Secretary Elmer D Smith Adrian Mich and Treasurer John M May Summit N J A prize was approved for the best American chrysanthemum exhibit at the English Chrysanthemum Society centennial exhibition in November.

Cleveland Providence American Chrysanthemum Society E.A. Wood West Newton Mass E. G. Hill Richmond Ind Elmer D. Smith Adrian Mich John M. May Summit N. J English Society

Harlan Family Reunion Opens in Richmond Indiana

The national Harlan family reunion began in Richmond Indiana with about two hundred members from several states. L P Harlan gave the welcome address and A J Harlan of Savas Missouri replied. The day included social events and a city gathering tonight.

Commercial Tribune Richmond Ind Harlan L. P. Harlan Indianapolis A. J. Harlan Savas Mo Union City

Boy Under Firearm Accident Killed Indiana Lad

In Lebanon Indiana Ed Mc Coy about twelve was shot in the breast when Ed Smith’s revolver discharged this morning. Mc Coy died from the wound.

Commercial Tribune Lebanon Ind Wiliam Smith Ed McCoy McCoy

Woman shoots two men in Thurmond drunken row

Hinton West Virginia August 19. James Johnson Carl Nurton and Rachel Yates became involved in a drunken quarrel in Thurmond last night when the woman drew a revolver and fatally shot both men. She was arrested and placed in Fayetteville Jail.

Commercial Tribune Hinton W. Va James Johnson Carl Nurton Rachel Yates Thurmond Fayetteville

Democratic rift delays national committee campaign drive

A private DNC letter from New York reveals Senator Jones under Gorman's sway and exposes strife within the party over campaign leadership. It cites resistance to Gorman leading the effort, infighting among Silver Republicans, and a lag in distributing literature as state committees brace for voter scrutiny.

Commercial Tribune Indianapolis Democratic National Committee New York Bryan Jones Senate Gorman Wilson Washington Chicago Chicago Platform and Ticket Gold Standard C N National Committee Stone Tillman Lord Oak Indiana London Financial News Blaine

Prather’s Brother Reports Murder Details in Amesville

Sheriff L A Marrero received a wire from W W Prather attorney at law claiming murder of John S Prather by negro assassins. Prather’s body found at Amesville two miles below the crime site. coroner to hold inquest. Jefferson Parish panics over lynching fear. Gretna Jail fortified. accomplices Britton Jel Johnson and John Wellington discussed. one suspect still at large.

Commercial Tribune New Orleans L. A. Marrero Amesville Cincinnati Johns Prather W. W. Prather Wiggins Block Marrero Jefferson Parish Gretna Jack Britton Jel Johnson John Wellington

Boy Burns From Carbolic Acid Accident

In Portsmouth Ohio on August 19 Ezra Callender, carrying a large bottle of carbolic acid, was struck by a stone and the bottle broke. The acid burned his left side and legs to his feet. doctors describe his condition as serious.

Commercial Tribune Portsmouth Ezra Callender

Thrown From a Swing Fatality Reported in Ohio

Walter Brooker, a resident of Roe, was fatally injured when thrown from a swing at South Portsmouth this morning. He sustained a fractured leg and a damaged spine, with authorities noting the accident occurred in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Special Dispatch Toommercial Tribune Portsmouth Walter Brooker South Portsmouth

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