20 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1898
Page
1
A local man faces charges after forging tax receipts and misappropriating funds entrusted to him, with money never paid to the county treasurer. The case centers on alleged fraud involving falsified documents and diverted public funds.
A courthouse discovery reveals tax attorney Joseph M. Shoenberger forging receipts and misappropriating $3,520.87 from client Charles J. Steinau over three years. Steinau, with Judge Dan Thew Wright, exposed the fraud after learning his property had been forfeited for unpaid taxes. Shoenberger fled, a warrant issued for his arrest on forgery and uttering fraudulent receipts.
Commander I Mori traveling to San Francisco says Japan backs U S expansion for sentimental and commercial reasons and expects many future warship contracts to go to American firms. He cites Dewey as a great officer and notes proximity of the United States aids Pacific deliveries without long sea journeys.
Stenographer employed as a domestic, Florence Hill believed to be Florence Robinson, tried to poison herself last night. A Buckhannon family connection noted, she had worked as pastry cook at Blennerhassett Hotel before joining W. T. Nolan’s service. She is in City Hospital in serious condition.
Mrs Mary Bradford matron of the Cleveland Orphan Home in Versailles Kentucky, her mother Mrs Annie Oldham and twelve inmates fell ill with suspected poisoning. The case follows a similar incident on December 5 involving the matron, a music teacher, and more than fifty inmates. Water and food are being tested as trustees order analyses. several patients are in serious or dangerous condition.
J and W Seligman & Co report their London contact asked about placing 10 million dollars of Russian railway bonds but the effort ended negative. Isaac N Seligman notes Russian 4 percent bonds trade around 102 to 104 and insurers hold large Russian contracts, with opportunity if trade balance remains favorable.
An official agency reports that the United States Charge d Affaires H H D Pierce has informed the Russian Ministry of Finance of a proposal by Ivins, a representative of financiers, to lend a large sum to Russia. The Finance Minister M de Witte's decision remains unknown.
Rebels seized Chung Yang fifty miles southeast of Ichang in Hoo Pei province and massacred a French priest and one hundred converts, according to a Shanghai dispatch. The town lies on the Yangtse Kiang, 200 miles above Chin-kiang-Feo.
A public dispute arises over Bailey denying a plot charge while asserting talks with an opposition senator. The claim is challenged as false by critics who accuse him of duplicity and political maneuvering.
Provisions of a measure O completed last night and likely to pass. The bill outlines framework for the canal project in Nicaragua and sets anticipated timelines and terms for development and oversight. Potential support from lawmakers signals strong momentum for rapid enactment.
Special Dispatch reports Representative Bailey accuses a published inference of Republican influence behind his challenge to General Wheeler's seat in the House. The piece notes a secret conference with an anti administration Republican senator and warns of possible bipartisan collusion. It also covers a canal bill and Hanna Payne shipping measure advancing in Congress.
The text notes a shared principle in Ohio and national Republican platforms urging passage of the bill. It argues that enacting the bill will redeem long standing obligations and restore American shipping interests to former greatness.
In Indianapolis on December 19 a large group of ministers gathered at Meridian M E Church to hear Rev. S. E Wishard, superintendent of Presbyterian Missions in Utah. A committee was formed to urge Indiana lawmakers to oppose seating B H Roberts of Utah in Congress amid claims he still adheres to polygamy.
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies debated government handling of the Dreyfus affair. M Lasses attacked Brisson and the Cassation while De Freycinet defended secrecy over a batch of documents, warning resignation if forced to disclose. The chamber later upheld the government 370 to 80, accepting its stance on secrecy.
Paris dispatch reports the French Court of Cassation has demanded the secret dossier and vowed not to publish its contents. The request is noted from London on December 20.
Kentucky will make prohibition a campaign issue via the Roberts local option measure. Advocates, led by Rev. H. Kerfoot and Prof. Rucker, plan to push for local option in the Legislature and seek party positions on the question next year. The bill would shift to county units, expanding local prohibition across most counties.
After forty hours of work with the aid of the Southrey and Mayflower, the U S cruiser Cincinnati, which ran hard aground on a rock in Santiago harbor, is now afloat and undamaged. The heavy armament was unloaded forward to refloat her, and she will be thoroughly overhauled before sailing to the United States.
A historic town blaze in Terre Haute Indiana began at 5 30 PM in Havens Geddes dry goods and spread rapidly destroying multiple buildings. Dozens were hurt some fatally with 2 000 000 in losses and aid coming from Indianapolis Brazil Marshall and Vincennes.
The Daily Mail cites a St. Petersburg report that Russia has ordered ten new destroyers for the Pacific squadron to be completed within two years. It also notes pending dismissal of War Minister Kuropatkin for countermanding an order by Grand Duke Vladimir, head of the St. Petersburg Military District.
Martin Hopkins aged 45 and married was decapitated this afternoon while hoisting ice into a house for the Youngstown Ice Company. The incident occurred in Youngstown Ohio and the company is named in the report. Police and officials investigated the accident.
In Wilmington Delaware the jury in the Kenney case was discharged without a verdict after deliberating since Friday night. The trial connected U S Senator Richard R Kenney to aiding Tel ler Boggs in bank funds misappropriation. Boggs pled guilty and testified in both trials.
Akron Ohio reports a third major fire in two months at Cuyahoga Falls causing about Four thousand dollars in damage to the Post Office and Simons Nation Store. Residents fear further attacks linked to votes against bonding for a waterworks plant. a fourth special election may occur within sixty days.
Dayton Ohio December 19 Professor William Watkins pioneer educator in the city and noted socialist advocate died at his De Kalb street home after a long illness Born near Cincinnati October 5 1836 he led Ohio socialism twice running for governor He taught at Middletown Galion Pomroy and Dayton High School for about thirty years He was a prolific reader and studied Spanish late in life Survived by a widow and several children.
In Utica New York James H Rea a brewery bookkeeper found a suicide note from Leroy Midlam 62 a former postmaster and politician who had recently suffered financial losses. Midlam shot himself in his Metropolitan Hotel room and died. He once served as Marquette postmaster and Lima Ohio mourns Calvin Brice funeral rites draw 12000 viewers.
In Lebanon Kentucky on December 19 the Bradfordville and Hustonville turnpike gate was torn down and a notice posted Collect no more toll This marks the first raid in Marion County The turnpike president asked for State Guards for gate protection with no action taken yet
In Fort Wayne on December 19 Mayor Henry P. Scherer and Clerk August M. Schmidt argued over payment of street forces. The mayor attacked with an umbrella while the clerk threw an inkstand, injuring no one but spraying the mayor with ink.
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