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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1896

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McKinley Aide Delegation Seeks Cabinet Post in Canton

National committeemen and congressmen from Maryland Alabama Virginia Mississippi J C Long and others visited Major McKinley in Canton to present Baltimore's James A Gary for a Cabinet role while pledges were not given. They met McKinley at the south room and dined before returning east.

Canton Dec. Il McKinley Ft. Wayne Road Washington South Maryland George L A.T. Wimberly Louisiana William Youngblood Alabama George E. Bowden Virginia James Hill Mississippi W. P. Brown- Jow Tennessee Sidney Mudd Isaac A. Barber Booze William Baker J. C. Long Florida Jeremiah Connolly District of Columbia Fred Brackett Baltimore G. B. Hamlet W. J. Feaga Wellington James A. Gary Gary James McLachlin California Major Mcinley Willam D. W m Treasury Department Secretary of Treasury William Whitman Boston

Canton Business Men Plan Farewell to President-Elect McKinley

Canton Ohio men from the Canton Business Men's Association will host a public farewell reception for President-elect McKinley before his inauguration. The event aims for an informal setting and invitation to all townspeople, with a hotel likely as the venue and timing just before his departure to Washington.

Canton Moses Joseph A. Bour Canton Business Men's Association McKinley National Capital Canton Business Men’s Association Washington

Mrs McKinley Arrives in Chicago for Rest and Shopping

Mrs William McKinley arrived in Chicago via the Pennsylvania road from Canton accompanied by Mr and Mrs Morse of San Francisco and Mr and Mrs Lafayette McWilliams of Chicago. She is resting after the campaign and plans Christmas shopping and inaugural gown purchases. A possible visit by President elect McKinley to Chicago within about a week is not yet decided.

Chicago William Mc Kinley Pennsylvania Road Canton Morse San Francisco Lafayette McWilliams McMulliams Sug1 Lake Avenue

Richman Banker Drops Hint on McKinley Cabinet Choice

A Richmond banker and politician Colonel J Stone Walker told a friend in Frankfort that Mark Hanna would be offered and accept the Treasury portfolio under President elect McKinley. Walker notes Hanna is closely connected to Mrs Hanna of Cleveland and the couple are confidential friends of Hanna's brother.

Commercial Tribune Frankfort J. Stone Walker Richmond Mark Hanna Treasury McKinley Walker Hanna Cleveland

Hanna Heads to New York After Philadelphia Visit

National Chairman Mark Hanna arrived in Philadelphia from Washington, plans to stay until tomorrow then proceed to New York. He travels amid ongoing political preparations and party activities.

Philadelphia Mark Hanna Washington Will New York

Cowboy Gunnings Escape After Barnard Killing

Special Dispatch reports Annie Cunningham, the cowboy who killed Ranchman Barnard, is believed to have escaped to the British possessions. Cunningham entered Barnard’s home and, amid a family dispute with Barnard’s wife, fatally shot Barnard as he lay dying in his bed. The Barnard family aided his escape.

Commercial Tribune Sun Dance Annie’”’ Cunningham Barnard Cunningham Arnard

Death of R A Bigelow Prompts Insurance Claim Froth

R A Bigelow traveling for a New York firm died Monday at the Palmer House. He left $15,000 in life insurance. Since the notice appeared, about a dozen alleged widows and claimed wives have come to the hotel seeking a share of the estate.

P Special Dispatch Commercial Tribune Chicago R. A. Bigelow New York Palmer House

Burkley Sues Hathway Over Kentucky Election Wager

Frank J. Burkley filed suit in Chillicothe this afternoon seeking two dollars he says he wagered on the Kentucky election result and lost to John G Hathway.

Boetal Dispatch Commercial Tribune Chillicothe Frank J. Burkley John G G. Hathway Keentucky

Monetary Reform Plans Move Forward In Capital

The Executive Committee for the Monetary Reform Convention approves local Committees of Arrangements. Chairman Hanna reviews steps to assemble a national business delegation. Stenographers draft letters urging top executives to appoint capable, influential leaders. Strong early support pours in from prominent businessmen and commercial bodies.

Commercial Tribune Anapolis

Farmer loses 4000 in staged three card game scam

Henry Kmmett of West Union Ohio was duped by two strangers who posed as buyers then offered a three card con. They conned him into putting up 4000 as stakes and surety money, left in a tin box, and warned him not to report the affair or risk public shame.

West Union Henry Kmmett J. Kinnett Mr. Kinnett

Doctors Elect Officers at Northwestern Ohio Medical Meet

The North western Ohio Medical Association closed its fifty second regular meeting in Defiance after a two day session. About 200 attended todays session with papers read by members from Columbus Tiffin Marion Celina Fremont Findlay and Ft Wayne. Six new members were admitted. Officers for the ensuing year include President Joseph Water Toledo Celina Vice Presidents James Duncan Toledo and R D Dihle Lima Secretary Baker Findlay Assistant L M Gebnett Deshler.

Commercial Tribune Defiance Northwestern Ohio Medical Association Oo. Pamsomny Thos. Hubba Becker E. Noble Toledo Thomas Friesen de Tod Gillam Columbus W. A. Dickey Tiffin A. Rhu Marion Joseph Sager Celina M. Stamm Fremont A. Hurd J. A. Kimmell Findlay Charles M. Merz Bandusky G. W. McCaskey Ft. Wayne Tdl Ted Fort Joseph Water Oe Geelina James Uncan R. D. Dihle Lima Baker

Home for Aged Deaf opens at Central College

The Home for the Aged Deaf will be formally opened Saturday afternoon at Central College northeast of the city. Addresses will be given by Patterson of the Board of Managers and R. P. McGregor. Rev. Dr. Watt of Columbus and Superintendent Jones of the State Institution for the Education of the Deaf will speak. A large turnout is expected with attendees from Cincinnati, Cleveland, Toledo, Springfield and other places.

Central College Patterson Board of Managers of the Home R. P. McGregor Dr. Watt Columbus Jones State Institution For the Education of the Deaf Cincinnati Cleveland Toledo Springfield

Major Sharpley Dismissed From Kentucky Penitentiary

Major A. G. Sharpley, a penitentiary guard, was dismissed after an official investigation by the commissioners. A resolution directed Warden Hancock to remove him for breach of prison rules. Sharpley, a central figure in a recent penitentiary scandal, denies the charges.

Tr Oupe Frankfort A. G. Sharpley Hancock

Lost queue and despair as Ching Foo cut pigtail

New York reported Ching Foo engaged in a street fight with another Celestial. He suffered a severe throat wound and had his queue cut off. He lost his mind, was found on a five story roof by a police officer, and remanded for examination in Police Court.

Commercial Tribune New York Ching Foo Ching

Woman Born Blind Regains Sight After Cataract Surgery

In Bridgeport Conn at Bridgeport Hospital yesterday an operation to remove congenital cataract on 49 year old Helen Beers was completely successful. She opened her eye and likely both eyes now see for the first time in her life. The patient was overwhelmed with emotion but relief and wonder followed the moment of sight.

Commercial Tribune Bridgeport Conn Bridgeport Hospital Helen Beers Iss Beers

Conference in Kentucky May Shape Senate Race

FRANKFORT Ky Dec 11 A conference between Governor Bradley and Attorney General Taylor is seen as politically significant. Taylor is a key adviser to Congressman Hunter in his Senate bid and the discussion likely concerns the proposed extra session.

Commercial Tribune Frankfort Bradley Taylor

Elopers Nabbed After Lima Couple Flees to Huntington

Albert Vixler and Mrs Stell from Lima Ohio fled to Huntington Indiana a few days ago in a joinder with the Stell baby case. Vixler was arrested and jailed today while a husband arrived tonight to pursue the elopers.

Commercial Tribune Huntington Ind Albert Vixler Stell Lima King Vs. Stell Vixer Elopers

Man pursued wife with ax in drunken rage. woman escapes

Parkerburg dispatch says Frank McBride, in a drunken frenzy, chased his wife with an ax. She leaped from a second story window to escape, suffering only minor injuries. McBride was arrested.

Commercial Tribune Parkersburg W. Va Frank McBride McBride

Wheeling Vote Count Refined After Election

In Wheeling West Virginia on December 11 the local tally shows a narrow lead for the unnamed candidate over Bryan with a small plurality. Details are fragmentary from the OCR readout but indicate a close electoral result and ongoing count updates.

Fifth Regiment Officers Petition Gov Bushnell

Angry officers of the Fifth Regiment petition Governor Bushnell alleging grievances and seeking remedy. The missive calls for action and cites concerns over command and resources affecting unit readiness.

ClevelandMilitia Officers Demand Inquiry into 9500 Funding

Fifth Regiment officers plan to petition Governor Bushnell for a court of inquiry into the Cleveland National Guard and the 9500 dollars paid to Adjutant General Axline for Camp Moses Cleaveland. They seek accounting on funds and demand accountability for perceived mismanagement and unequal distribution. Colonel Kingsley will continue his financial examination, provoking officer indignation over perceived unjust treatment.

Commercial Tribune Cleveland Fifth Regiment Bushnell Cleveland National Guard Centennial Military Committee Axline National Guard Moses Cleaveland Centennial Uiitary Committee Camp Moses Cleaveland Kingsley

National Democratic Executive Committee Forms Advisory Subcommittee

The Democratic National Committee delegates powers to a subcommittee of George Foster Peabody John S Bullitt and W E Haldeman to advise Chairman Bynum. The group, split between East and Midwest, moves headquarters and will guide strategic decisions.

Indianapolis National Democratic Party George Foster Peabody New York Johns. Bullitt Pennsylvania W. E. Haldeman Louisville East Bynum

Killer Clash After Prize Fight Argument Ends in Tragedy

Edward Melson shot and killed his friend Daniel Lee in a Camden saloon after a dispute over the Sharkey-Fitzsimmons bout. Lee, a former policeman, died minutes after the wound. Melson was subdued and jailed by police.

Commercial Tribune Camden N. J Edward Melson Daniel Lee Fourth and Kaighn’s Avenue Sharkey-Fitzsimmons Melson Lee Elson

Lindsay Delays Washington Entry to Avoid Caucus

In Frankfort Kentucky on December 11 the silver men claim Senator William Lindsay stayed away from Washington to dodge Democratic caucus complications. They say his opposition to the Bryan platform and free silver drew punishment, prompting his absence to avoid humiliation by the silverites.

Commercial Tribune Frankfort William Lindsay Washington

Alleged swindler prowling as drummer in LaPorte nabbed

A man calling himself J. L. Grice is sought by authorities for alleged swindling operations. He posed as a Cincinnati wholesale hardware house representative, selling large invoices and collecting in advance before vanishing. The firm he claimed to represent is shown not to exist.

Commercial Tribune Laporte Ind J. L. Grice Grice Cincinnati

Woodsman Killed by Splinter in Creekside Tree Fell

Special Dispatches report from Elkins West Virginia that G W Daniels and Vincent Louk were felling a tree when a rebound splinter struck Louk. He died instantly, aged 28, married six months, at Files Creek near Elkins.

Commercial Tribune Elkins W. Va

Crusade Against Gambling In Middletown

Mayor Tanzey orders Night Chief Ure to end all gambling in Middletown Ohio city saloons and cigar stores barred from gaming with arrests to follow for violations.

Commercial Tribune Middletown Tanzey Ure

Dairyman Shoots Himself in Wheeling

Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune Wheeling W Va Dec 11 This afternoon the wife of Charles Hess a dairyman found him dead on the floor with a bullet wound in his head and the revolver still in his hand Hess was prosperous and his home life was described as pleasant

Commercial Tribune Wheeling W. Va Bryan W- Va Charles Hess Hess

Extradition Dispute Over Platt Quiet in Washington

The State Department says it has no knowledge of Arthur Platt the Lexington murder suspect and has not heard of his arrest in England or any extradition demand from Kentucky.

Commercial Tribune Washington State Department Arthur Platt Lexin England Kentucky

Epidemic Hog Cholera Hits Bartholomew County

Special dispatch reports hog cholera devastating Bartholomew County over several months ending with a noted loss of hogs valued at twenty thousand dollars. The outbreak burdens farmers as the disease persists in the Columbus area with no immediate cure.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Ind Bartholomew County

Court of Appeals to Read Opinion on Walling Case

The Court of Appeals will announce or defer the ruling on Alonzo Walling's case during the private consultation. The decision, awaited with interest, may be announced from the bench or postponed until Tuesday.

Court of Appeals Aioless Walling Chabor Wes Ja Érai Pd Bradley Pek

Dinner with a dog steals the show at a New York reception

Special Dispatch reports Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner hosted a December 10 reception at their Hancock Street residence for Corrense. The event drew many notable guests, but the centerpiece was a dog dining at the table with guests, drawing surprise and curiosity as Corrense sat beside the host and received the same dishes.

Commercial Tribune New York John Gardiner Hancock Corrense Erze Corr Ocey Ee

General Coxey resigns from National Committee over silver issue

General J. B. Coxey resigns from the National Committee denouncing the People’s party as sold out to silver. He notes his withdrawal follows his departure from the Democratic party and expresses sorrow while hoping to join a party promising reform to ease financial and industrial ills.

Massillon J. 8. Coxey Marion Butler People’s Party Ohio National Committee Democratic Party

Miners May Strike As Wage Talks Collapse

Pittsburg reports a joint convention of railroad coal operators and miners failed to reach an agreement. Miners demand 74 cents per ton from January 1 to March 1 and 79 cents for ten months. Operators offer 60 cents for two months and 6 cents thereafter. The Scale Committee reported no accord after considering rejections and counteroffers.

Pittsburg Nto

Cleveland Delegates Aimed to Defeat Gompers at AFL Meet

Cleveland delegates to the AFL convention in Cincinnati next week will oppose re election of President Samuel Gompers. Bicycle and electrical workers shipbuilders helpers and brick layers have instructed their delegates citing his long tenure as making him too conservative for urgent action.

Cleveland Dee American Federation of Labor Cincinnati Samuel Gompers Gompers

Cleveland to take hunting trip to South Carolina waters

President Cleveland plans a short fishing and shooting trip departing from Washington to Georgetown South Carolina. He will be joined by Captain Robert D. Evans and Captain Laer, with Dr. O Reilly. The party will meet a lighthouse tender likely the Wisteria and travel to Winyah Bay for a stay at a clubhouse hosted by General Alexander.

Ashington Cleveland South Carolina Robert D. Evans Navy Laer Fifth Lighthouse District O’reilly Georgetown 8. C Wisteria Winyah Bay Alexander

Gratifying Financial Report From Girls Industrial Home

The superintendent announced a favorable year end financial status with disbursements totaling 16,007 dollars. Figures show average yearly tests at 45, annual cost per capita 8.13 dollars, weekly 92 cents, salaries and current expenses 83.16 dollars, per capita 97.57 cents. Current expenses drawn from Treasury 13,124.43 dollars, and state account for current expenses 30,814 dollars with per capita use 87 cents. No deaths have occurred at the institution in the past two and four months.

Exneca Officara Enual Treasury

Ohio Women Temperance Union Convention Proceedings

At the second of the seventh annual convention the Nonpartisan Women's Christian Temperance Union held sessions in Washington on December 11 with Mrs C C As acting as president. Mrs c Bent of Brook contnaite led exercises and the gen secretary Mrs K Phin of Cleveland assisted in program planning. Anna M Ed re of Cleveland addressed the gathering along with Hon Hiram and Mrs Wi enanises in a program of speeches and reports.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Washington Women’s Christian Operance Union C. C c.Bent C. E K. Phin Cleveland Atton Anna M. Edre Hirams Wiienanises

Wanted Monarchical Scheme Scrutinized by Louisville Inspectors

Post Office Inspectors in Louisville watch a curious ad from the New York Herald offering to form an absolute monarchy. A local reporter engaged the ad sender by mailbox box 463, with no name signed and letters reportedly never sent. The case prompts possible arrest as investigators monitor the scheme.

Commercial Tribune Jisville Louisville New York Herald Wbpaper Zewo the Inquirer

Gotogenarian Wife Sues for Divorce in Openville

Mrs Ky Meacham aged 23 files for divorce from Rev Calvin Meacham aged 80 on grounds of ill treatment and failure to provide. She says he threatened her life before their year of marriage ended. Rev Meacham, a Baptist, denies. county petition says his wife treated him cruelly and allowed visitors when ill.

Bie Commercial Tribune Openville Ky. Meacham Calvin Chum

Boyle backs extra session senator and seats

St John Boyle Republican caucus nominee says the extra session election would seat a senator without trouble and supports the Governor Bradley view on possible partizan delays though he disputes the constitutional construction. He notes the Faulkner precedent and says the Governor could appoint a vacancy interim.

Commercial Tribune Louisville St. John Boyle Republican Caucus United States Bradley United States Senate Faulkner West Virginia Senate

Journalist in Louisville Arrested on Fraud Claims

A. W. Gordon appeared in Police Court with a claim to be a journalist visiting relatives. He claimed to be city editor of the Minneapolis Tribune and sought to victimize typewriter dealers. He was held for further action Tuesday and is said to be wanted in Cleveland and other cities.

Commercial Tribune Louisville A. W. Gordon Gordon Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland

Republicans Seek Extraordinary Session for U S Senator

Louisville reporters state the Republican City and County Executive Committee endorsed a petition urging Governor Bradley to call an extra legislative session to elect a United States Senator. A three member committee was appointed to draft the resolution to be sent to the governor.

Secial Commercial Tribune Louisville Republican City and County Executive Committee Bradley United States Messrs. Blatz, Lasley Kelly

Moonshine Raid Nets Large Distillery in Taylor County

Revenue officers Burton and Buckner reported a major raid in Taylor County uncovering a well equipped moonshine still. The operation was discovered after a gun battle. the suspect, identified as Kuntz, was disarmed and captured, and the still was destroyed.

Commercial Tribune Louisville Burton and Buckner Custom House Taylor County

Quarrel Ends in Fatal Wound. Two Arrested in Washington

In Washington Indiana on December 11 George Foytes threw a stone at Floyd Sherrill during a quarrel. A knife was drawn and Foytes received a stab and gunfire injuring Sherrill. James McBride and another unidentified person are under arrest.

Commercial Tribune Washington Ind George Foytes Floyd Sherrill Foytes Patenay Sherrill An. Seater Price James McBride

Bedford man shoots self in morning incident

Bedford Indiana on December 11 reports W B Lytton near Bedford shot himself and died. Police say the man discharged a gun in his room, ending his life after an apparent act of self harm. The event occurred in the early hours, with officials investigating the circumstances.

Oil deal seals largest local field sale

Marietta Ohio reports the biggest oil deal in local fields. T W Barnsdall and United Pipe Line Company completed a sale of Barnsdall’s Ogdin field lease covering 700 acres. The price per barrel and current production figures are not fully stated, but the agreement aggregates a substantial value.

Commercial Tribune Marietta

Harrisburg Confession Links Ark Murder to Man, 36

George Erb 36 confessed to police in Harrisburg to killing Edward Nutter last February in Ft. Smith Arkansas. He said conscience drove him to confess and he was jailed immediately after. The statement implicates Ella Hicks of Memphis.

Harrisburg George Erb Edward Nutter Ft. Smith Ark Erb Ella Hicks Memphis

Society of Pointed Beards Dines in New York

Thirty five men with pointed beards sat down to dinner in a Fifth Avenue and Eighteenth Street restaurant. The Society of Pointed Beards is described as an organization for men who are addicted to the dyke variety of whiskers.

Commercial Trimune New. York Fifth Avenue Eighteenth Street Society Moe

Jeffers Quilty of Manslaughter

Defiance judge declares Jeffers Quilty guilty of manslaughter in the Frank Jones case after a brief jury trial. Details of the verdict and court proceedings were reported from the Defiance court on the morning session.

Salvation Army Meeting Sparks Scandal Ties to Overman Brown

In Willard Hall a young speaker tied to the Overman Brown San Francisco trial caused a momentary recognition with Rev Charles O Brown in attendance. He denied distress at her testimony and described the alleged blackmail plot as false while noting Mrs Sarah Cooper and her daughter’s death by their own actions in Francisco.

Chicago Salvation Army Willard Hall Overman-Brown Church San Francisco Charles O. Brown Mattie Overman Martha Dr. Brown Sarah Cooper Francisco Coopers

Mrs Cooper and Daughter Die in San Francisco Case

The deaths of Mrs. Sarah B. Cooper and her daughter Harriet by asphyxiation shock San Francisco. A prominent educator and reformer, Mrs. Cooper led the Kinder garten Association and Women's suffrage groups, and was closely linked to the Christian Temperance Union and multiple city ministries.

San Francisco Sarah B. Cooper Harriet Pacific Coast Cooper Robert Ingersoll C. O. Brown Coopers Ndal Dr. Brown

Ex Queen Liliuokalani Visitation Attracts Officials’ Curiosity

Dec 11 report notes ex Queen Liliuokalani may visit Washington as private citizen. She is expected to be met by Princess Kaiulani, who has been in Italy. No official confirmation of aims or credentials for formal recognition is provided.

Washington Liliuokalani Kalulani Italy Thurston

Ex-Queen to Visit Boston in Two Weeks

Special from the Tribune reports the ex Queen of Hawaii will be in Boston in two weeks. She will be greeted by Lee Sh Co, her cousin by marriage to General Dominis. A telegram from San Francisco confirms the planned Hub visit for a change of scene and to see friends, with no political significance mentioned.

Ee Te Tribune Boston Ee Lilluokalant Hawa Sheppard Ra Lee Lee, Sh & Co General Dominis Lesh San Francisco

Tramp Captured Linked to Slaying of Nelson Snagel

In Delaware Ohio a tramp matching the description of Brakeman Nelson Snagel's killer was arrested in Ashley and hustled to Galion to prevent lynching. Galion Marshal says the prisoner is the right man, though authorities transport him by a circuitous route amid crowds.

Commercial Tribune Delaware Nelson Snagel Huntington Ind Galion Ashley Marshal Rosevelt

Tramps Arrested in Galion Killing Case

Cardington Ohio December 1 1 Two tramps were arrested here on suspicion of killing Nelson Schagel an Erie railway worker in Galion yesterday Mayor Briggs and a policeman will escort them back tonight to face charges in the Galion case.

Commercial Tribune Cardington Susa Nelson Schagel Erie Rakeman Galion Mayor Briggs

Supreme Court hears Nichols tax cases from Ohio

Arguments in the Nichols tax law cases were resumed in the Supreme Court. James C. Carter closed for the express companies, and Attorney General Monnett moved to issue the mandate in the Western Union Telegraph dispute. The court took the motion under advisement until next Monday. Subsequent Kentucky cases followed with Helm and Helm Bruce for the express companies and Hendrick for the State.

Commercial Tribune Washington Nichols Ohio Supreme Court James C. Carter Express Companies Telegraph Company Ehibote Oonda Maxwell Monnett Kentucky Frank P. Helm Helm Bruce Hendrick

Dynamite Blast Wrecks House in Delaware

A dynamite explosion destroyed part of Mrs. B Cloose’s residence near Delaware, Ohio. Daisy Lockwood had lit the kitchen stove and stepped out, triggering the blast that tore the stove and front walls. Occupants in rooms above narrowly escaped injury. authorities suspect dynamite hidden in stove wood.

Commercial Tribune Delaware Cloose Daisy Lockwood

Camped Man Burns Feet. Amputations Likely

Wm. Krazy and three companions camped west of Elyria. In a fit he dragged his feet into a fire and both feet were burned severely, making amputation likely. His mother lives in Detroit and a brother and sister in Cleveland at 293 Lake Street. he was taken to the Marine Hospital in Cleveland.

Commercial Tribune Elyria, O Wm. Krazy Elyria Detroit Cleveland Lake Street Marine Hospital

Cousin of Jesse James Arrested After Shooting Incident

Nicholasville Kentucky December 11 A young man named Partin who claims kin to the outlaw Jesse James was jailed after firing several shots at a man guarding a livery stable. He demonstrated his pistol skills by firing near the watchman Warfield without striking him.

Jesse James Commercial Tribune Nicholasville Partin

Aide de Camp McKinney to Receive Sword Banquet

Friends of Hon. R. C. McKinney chairman of the County Republican Executive Committee invite guests to a banquet at the Charlies Hotel in Hamilton Ohio to honor his engagement as Aide de camp on Governor Shnell's staff. He will be presented with a sword.

McKinney Commercial Tribune

Claims His Teacher Hurt Him in School Punishment

Eddie Easter nine year old son of Mrs Maggie Easter of 480 South Front street Columbus Ohio alleges he was assaulted by his teacher Rica Hyneman at the school causing both eyes to be bruised and swollen. He was found in bed at his home under a physician's care with injuries described as the result of severe corporal punishment.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Eddie Easter Maggie Easter South Front Rica Hyneman

East Dies in Jail During Libel Case Proceedings

Frederick East, one of three male defendants in the criminal libel suit brought by Earl Rus ort against his mother-in-law Lady Scott and others, died in Holloway Jail before his trial could proceed. His illness led to a postponement of the case in November.

Whndon Frederick East Earl ‘Rusort Lady Scott Holloway

Eastern cities form battalions for Cuban war effort

A Philadelphia based plan gathers 300 men to join a 1 500 strong Eastern regiments to sail for Cuba. Colonel Julius H Rohdes leads the effort with Captain Wm H Hantley as lieutenant. Germans and married men are reportedly excluded from enrollment.

Philadelphia Baltimore New York Boston Washington Virginia Tennessee Cuba Julius H. Rohdes United States Army

American correspondents seek bodies of Maceo and Gomez in Havana

From Havana dispatches it is learned searching parties have been sent by American correspondents to locate the bodies believed to be Maceo and Gomez. Cuban authorities doubt confirmation while rumors say Maceo may still be alive. A clash is reported near Havana as insurgents and Spanish troops maneuver. Physician Dr Romero Ligniz of Matanzas was arrested and to be deported for his nephew joining the insurgents.

Commercial Tribune Key West Fla Havana Maceo Young Gomez Weyler Gomez Ban Romero Ligniz Matanzas

Fortieth Man In Maceo Band Disclosed In Havana

Dr Zertucha, Maceo’s personal physician, reveals new details of the final mission. Maceo and companions used a sea route from Inar del Rio to near Banes in an open boat, taking five trips to move the insurgent group. Only forty men remained with Maceo as they landed near Banes and fought fish troops under Major Jeag, reportedly ending the Cuban leader’s life.

Havana Zertucha Antonio Maceo San Felipe Melena de Sur Trocha Pinar del Rio Inar del Rio Banes Maceo Miro Jeag

Where is Weyler and Maceo death rumors in Cuba

A Havana dispatch reports General Palma received a Key West message refuting rumors of Antonio Maceo’s death. The agent says Maceo is alive and marching toward Havana, while sources question a Cuban Junta physician’s reliability and note conflicting Spain Spain notes.

Commercial Tribune New York Havana Tomas Estrada Palma Key West Maceo Trachn Junta Cuban Spain Aceo Ing Pierra Zert Ead Castle

Jacksonville Steamship Case Sparks Political Tension

A government action last night against a steamer at Jacksonville follows a complaint by the Spanish consul alleging filibuster-like activity. Papers were seized and the ship’s status remains in question as tensions rise over the incident.

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