14 Dec 1909
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1909
Page
1
A mother identified as Mrs. Henderson, 35, was found with her infant clutched to her breast. The report lists Henderson children aged 12 and 14, along with Mrs. Ennis 28, Mke Rucker 35, and baby Wilson 3, all casualties in the same incident. The scene and relationships are described as a family fatality.
An Erie dispatch reports a Lake Shore collision near Northeast Pennsylvania between the Twentieth Century Limited and Express Train No. 10. Four killed, nine fatally hurt, many injured. relief trains, ambulances, and hospital preparations mobilized. All fatalities and injuries tied to No. 10 passengers.
In Arkansas near Argenta, seven members of the Majestic theatrical troupe are among twenty four injured when the smoking car of the westbound train No. 43 operated by Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rolled over today.
President Taft named Horace H. Lurton of Tennessee to the Supreme Court, citing his long service on the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and strong Democratic ties. Lurton, associated with Taft since 1893, received swift personal congratulations and is expected to be confirmed soon.
President Taft visited the Bowery mission in a rainstorm after speaking at Carnegie Hall for the Methodist missions in Africa. He praised missionaries, discussed civilization and Africa, and noted a $300,167 campaign to fund mission work, with Rev. J. C. Hartzell among speakers.
The Burley Tobacco society files suit in Louisville circuit court to enjoin G. B. Wright of Larue and C. A. Bridges & Co. from selling four hogsheads of Wrights tobacco shipped to Louisville. The petition alleges Wright pledged tobacco to the pool and would gain an unfair edge if sold independently. A temporary restraining order was granted. return date set for next Monday.
Lexington dispatch reports the Burley Tobacco and Insurance company executive committee led by President LeBus will meet in Frankfort with Attorney General Breathitt and Insurance Commissioner Bell to discuss amending the charter and articles to allow insurance activities tied to tobacco pooling and handling. Attorneys will participate as a court of appeals hearing on the Bu Tobacco society receivership is delayed to Tuesday.
A disastrous fire in Valdivia, Chile destroyed eighteen blocks of buildings. Thousands were left homeless as losses reached about 2 500 000 dollars.
King Leopold II of Belgium battles illness in Brussels with rheumatism dropsy and intestinal obstruction. A surgical operation is planned as his strength wanes and rumors of scandal surround him while he rests at The Palms near Lacken Castle.
Columbus dispatch reports that Ohio political chatter centers on United States senator race. Herrick gains strength, seen as potential challenger to Dick, aided by depositary law prestige and White House talks with Taft. Open primary urged by Herrick supporters amid conference signals.
President Taft Senator Aldrich and Speaker Cannon agreed on a federal licensing law for corporations to be enacted this session. The bill would create a federal license system and repeal parts of the Sherman antitrust law. Major firms now favor the plan as interstate business scales prompt caution after court dissolutions of Standard Oil and the Tobacco trust.
A fatal blaze at 329 East Third Street destroyed a four story Ruskin estate tenement. Six people died as residents were trapped by smoke and flames while 21 others, including a mother and son, perished or were injured. Rescuers, led by police and fire crews, saved many more and transported victims to hospitals.
Washington December 18 The president today nominated George A Carpenter of Illinois to the United States district judgeship for the Northern District of Illinois to fill the vacancy left by the late Judge Bethea.
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