11 Dec 1909
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1909
Page
1
Senate delays action on TS approval for Gurtis and Carell as the decision is pinned up as the main cause. Unclear specifics and sources provide no dates or organizations beyond the names.
A man smashed William Fink's Main street jewelry window with a boulder at 7 pm and fled with twelve diamond rings worth about 1000. Miss Helen Fink tackled the thief but he escaped down Long alley. Police search continues as authorities note a pattern of similar heists over seven years.
Mrs. Caroline Bryant, 76, widow of a physician, died from gas asphyxiation in her Columbus home. Her daughter Ellen Bryant and a maid were rescued after fumes from a furnace and stove, left on overnight, filled the house while no fire was evident.
The Court theater and Wheeling Board of Trade building burned in Wheeling West Virginia. Downtown property faced risk as flames spread during the night. Loss estimated at 500000 dollars with 170 offices ruined and the Board of Trade building valued at 100 dollars.
Richardsville, Kentucky, is stirred by the arrest of Joab Taylor, a prominent citizen, on a warrant sworn by Miss Ivan Stab, charging attempted assault. Taylor was released on bond, with a hearing set for next Monday as he proclaims his innocence.
Red Cloud, renowned Sioux leader, died at Pine Ridge at age 86 after years of blindness and deafness. He led 5000 followers and opposed the Bozeman Trail, clashing with U.S. forces in 1867 and 1869 before retreating to the Pine Ridge reservation.
At Albert Hall on Dec 10 British Prime Minister Herbert Henry Asquith reiterated Liberal aims to curb House of Lords power and grant Ireland self government. He warned of three Lords threats to finance dissolution and executive office, pledging to seek electorate authority to enshrine in statute that Lords cannot meddle with national finance.
Frankfort Kentucky December 10 Arguments in the Kentucky court of appeals in the receivership case of the Burley Tobacco Society were postponed until Tuesday. Proceedings focus on the society’s financial status and appeals panel scheduling.
Five hundred Cincinnati delegates wrap up the National Rivers and Harbors congress in Washington after three days of lobbying. Leaders favor Washington, elect Joseph E. Ransdell as president and J F Ellison as secretary treasurer, with plans for regular annual appropriations and expanded waterway projects.
Louisville police search for 8 year old Alma Kellner who vanished from home after church services on Wednesday. The case draws sensational tips of veiled women and a pedlar rumor as investigators sweep Walnut Street and nearby Indiana towns. Authorities plan to interview Alma’s father F E Kellner amid hoped for leads.
New York dispatch reports the state insurance department findings that Phoenix Insurance loaned 60 040 77 to Robert H Hunter when he was first deputy superintendent. The department also notes Buckley loans of 6000 in a year as improper. Washington immigration commission releases a report on the white slave traffic detailing methods used to recruit women for prostitution and urging stricter enforcement and international cooperation.
Washington December 10 The debate over railroad law promises to exceed the pates fight of four years ago as Senator Cummins proposes a uniform freight classification and rate plan the Interstate Commerce Commission to issue rates and oversee stock issues while prohibiting parallel lines purchases. Senator Elkins plans a rival bill with key differences. A lobby report is denied by Vice President W. Miner of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy.
Ohio Governor Harmon criticized Sheriff S F Amrine in a telegram after sending about 1566 troops to Bridgeport to quell riots. The governor will withdraw most troops, leaving one company with doctors and signal corps, and blames the sheriff for the mobilization while urging arrest of future violators.
The American Sheet and Tin Plate company ends its push to operate the Aetna-Standard plant at Aetnaville where a strike is ongoing. Sheriff Armine of Belmont County and General Speaks filed the notice. Governor Harmon was advised the plant closure removes need for military presence and a withdrawal of troops is recommended.
In Savannah Georgia on December 10 a 70 year old woman Mrs Eliza Gribble and her daughter Mrs Carrie Ohlander were found murdered in their Perry street home. A third woman Mrs Hunter was dying inside the doorway. Police report a masked negro assailant used an ax from the Gribble shed and assaulted Mrs Ohlander before killing her. About 150 black men are in custody along Yamacraw in a police drag net amid lynching fears.
In Shreve Ohio county, escaped patient O E Boley from Massillon State Hospital was shot and fatally wounded after a 48 hour rampage that began with the murder of Holmes County Sheriff Jacob Bell. Pursued by posses from Wooster Mil lersburg and others, Boley was captured near here but died en route to Wooster.
Senate finance committee scrutinizes two Treasury picks James F. Curtis of Massachusetts for assistant secretary and Royal H. Cabell of Virginia for Internal Revenue, amid reports of independence from Congress and objections tied to consultation with Massachusetts senators. Secretary MacVeagh faces criticism over tariff remarks but denies blocking nominations.
A bill by Representative Mann seeks to curb the power site monopoly. It requires prior approval from the secretary of war and the chief of engineers before building dams on navigable and non navigable streams. It would bar deviations from approved plans and require guarantees of free power to the United States. The government would regulate public charges for power from these sources.
In Washington on December 10, Representative Thomas of Kentucky introduced a bill aimed at contempt of court cases like the Gompers matter. It seeks jury trials for offenses with penalties above a fine or five days imprisonment and restricts judges in presence of the court.
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