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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1908

Page

2

Philipine tariff reform urged in insular affairs report

Brigadier General Clarence R. Edwards chief of the bureau of insular affairs released the annual report detailing free trade proposals between the United States and the Philippines, sugar industry implications, postal savings bank growth, and costs of American interventions in Cuba and the Dominican debt.

Ashington Philip Senate Philippines Oneral Clarence R. Edwards Bureau of Insular Affairs Sheral’ Edwards House Congress Philippine Islands United States Friends of the Philippine Comon Cebu Japan Italy France

Loan Shark Crusade Expands Across Cincinnati and Ohio

A state wide effort targets loan sharks with new laws and legal aid. Cincinnati attorneys Burnett and Oppenheimer push reforms, backed by the Legal Aid society and Dayton’s Mutual Protective association. The push aims to extend protections to borrowers including wage earners and their employers, advancing from the O'Brien ordinance and Massachusetts precedents.

Dayton Birs Mutual Protective Association Ita Burnett Oppenheimer O'Brien Cincinnati Massachusetts

Mississippi River packet service suspended due to low water

Memphis Tenn December 20. On account of low water in the Mississippi River it has been decided by the line to discontinue the packets until a favorable plan presents itself. The Lee was to have been the inn that trade Monday and will not go.

Republic of Cuba Cuba Ppines Memphis Tenn Mississippi River Lee Ie Lee Kern Sperifthce Senatoria Toga Slack Jis Beveridge Sigok

Delph Found Guilty of Murder in Ice Case

Delph was convicted of murdering Mrs. Sarah Meacham in Indianapolis. A life sentence was fixed by the jury after a long deliberation following the shooting in which Meacham and Delph’s brother-in-law were involved.

MAW GUANG NEGRO JAILED NEAR PROCTER

Charles Pem m a black man about 20 years old was jailed after an incident four miles from Procter. He allegedly drove off with cattle and five horses valued at 4,900 dollars. Local authorities arrested him Saturday night.

Bee Charles Pemm

Ohioan Passes Examination for Consular Posts

The board of examiners certified to the secretary of state the list of successful candidates eligible for consular service appointments. Of seventy-one candidates designated last week, forty-five appeared and nineteen passed. In November, fifty were designated with thirty-seven examined and twenty-three successful. Carl R. Loop of Indiana secured a consul post, while J Hazeltine and James J. de of Ohio succeeded as student interpreters or consular assistants.

Washington Board of Examiners Secretary of State Carl R. Loop Indiana J. Hazeltine James J. de Ohio

Earthquake Alarm Shakes Desh City

A quake rattled Des, affecting the population as of the ninth month. Reports describe damage across multiple districts with alarms sounding and residents assessing impact and safety measures.

Riis Settlement Praised by Clergy and Roosevelt Letter

The Jacob Riis settlement on New York's East Side received strong praise from Rev. Dr. Stephen S Wise at the Roosevelt Room’s Roosevelt’s letter to settlement children emphasized pride in ancient heroes and harmony among Americans. Wise lauded Riis for unselfish aid to all, shaping his view of Christianity.

New York Jacob Riis Stephen Wise The Free Synagogue Roosevelt Symnasium Riis Roosevelt Rils Bill Stand Energhrodore

Western Union Probe Reveals Theft Ring Among Rail Operators

Portland reports a six month Western Union investigation uncovered an organized theft system by Pacific coast railroad operators. Warrants issued for several Washington state operators, with at least one confession. Secret service found 6 percent of telegrams unpaid, records destroyed, and only operators implicated.

Portland Oore Western Union Telegraph Company Pacific Coast Washington Western Union

Priest Drowned From Ocean Ship Arabic

Report from Queenstown states a passenger named Father Kelly of Paterson New Jersey drowned during the voyage from New York aboard the steamer Arabic. He fell overboard and the circumstances of his death are not known.

Queenstown Dec New York Father Kelly Paterson N. J

Death of Rev. James A. Kelly Overboard from Arabic

The Rev. James A. Kelly, pastor of St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church in Paterson New Jersey, died after going overboard from the steamer Arabic. He had traveled to Queenstown to visit relatives in Ireland. Friends believe the death was accidental and see no reason for his wishing to take his life. He was 43.

Paterson, N. J James A. Kelly St. Agnes Queenstown Ireland Father Kelly

Criticism of Roosevelt Note Sparks Religious Belief Debate

J C Martin submits a lengthy reply to President Roosevelt challenging the note on religious belief in relation to a candidate's fitness for office. Martin argues voters should consider a candidate's faith before backing them, contending the president's statements misstate the role of religion in qualification.

Martin Commercial Tribune Dayton J. C. Martin Roosevelt Poliiag

Union Leader to Resign for New VP Post

John J. Hannahan, grand master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engines, will resign effective January 1 to become vice president of the American Automatic company based in New York. Dr. W. Ross serves as president, with Edwin Hawley and Theodore P. Shonts of New York among the company’s interested parties.

New York John J. Hannahan Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engines American Automatic Other Company Cage Dr. W. Ross Edwin Hawley Theodore P. Shonts

Merchants vote to boycott Austro-Hungarian goods

At a Montenegrin meeting in CuttimBe today an influential faction adopted a resolution to institute a boycott of Austro-Hungarian products. The action targets imports as tensions rise amid European conflict.

Cuttimb Sareioeta Iffy

Senate contests narrowed to Ohio Pennsylvania Connecticut Indiana

The piece outlines looming senatorial elections as Republicans sweep seats in Ohio and Missouri while Democrats target Pennsylvania Connecticut and Indiana. It notes Taft and Foraker in Ohio, Kirkwood? No. It names key contenders like Hemenway’s successor in Indiana and the Oregon vacancy. The analysis highlights party dynamics and the potential shifts in balance across the Senate.

Colorado Teller Charles J. Hughes Denver TeNer Hughes Ohio Pennsylvania Connecticut Indiana Hemenway Charles P. Taft Foraker Senate Burke Dalzell George T. Oliver Pittsburg Brandegee Hill John W. Kern John EB Lamb Terre Haute Thomas Tagart Democrat¢ National Committee Shively South Bend L. Brt Black Franklin Mr. Taggart

Taft Explains Attack From Democratic Opponents

Cincinnati editor describes Taft’s response to accusations and the Democratic opposition. The article notes late Saturday night dispatches from the Times wire and Taft’s insistence onclarity about the alleged assault and the political implications for his candidacy.

Cincinnati Talede Times Charlies FP Taft Ats

Five Robberies Reported in Hamilton Scene

Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune Hamilton Ohio December 20 three hold ups and two burglaries occurred last night. A passerby woman surrendered two five dollar bills after being accosted on Ludlow Street. An attempted robbery targeted children at Fifth and Ludlow but the thief fled. A purse was taken from Mrs Connell on South Third Street. A window was broken and a Harrington a Richardson revolver stolen from Hester's cigar store. Cochran's grocery on East Avenue lost pennies and other items. Police have not yet apprehended a suspect.

Commercial Tribune Hamilton, CO Elmer Davis East Ludlow Street Jon. F. Sanders Fifth Ludlow South Third Street Mary ,Connell Harrington & Richardson Hester Fourth and High Streets Cochran East Avenue

Fears for Mrs Gailinewsky Missing After Theater Trip

Grave fears for 22 year old Emma Gailinewsky of 247 Piedmont street who left home Saturday night for a theater and has not returned. Her husband Hugo Gallinewsky, a contractor, cites possible robbery by town crime rings. she wore a sapph ring valued at 160 dollars a gold watch 250 dollars and had 50 dollars. Disappearance reported to Sergeant Love of the Highth district and police notified.

Emma Gailinewsky Piedmont Street Hugo Gallinewsky Love Highth District

Chief visits nickelodeons in Cincinnati

Chief of Police Millikin toured five cent theaters in Cincinnati and reported the venues observed the license rules. The visit followed the arrest of W. S. Bowman, Walnut Hills five cent theater proprietor, detained Saturday on charges of operating without a license. His case may become a test.

Millikin Cincinnati Pbuilding W. S. Bowman Walnut Hills

Taft Campaign Attacks Denounced by Ohio Papers

Ohio papers allied with Burton supporters denounce Taft attacks as unwarranted and partisan. The editorials insist Taft has served in public life for decades and remains well known to Oklahoma and his hometown, dismissing anonymous railings as unhelpful noise from Scripps Rae outlets.

Beripps-McRae Ohio Burton Senate Charles P. Taft William H. Taft Taft Okina Sikelih Scripps. Rae Ee Rat Obiea United State Oi Ae

Woman Attacked in Her Own Home

Minnie Oats 25 of 525 Carr Street was assaulted in her residence by a unknown white man last night. The intruder rang the bell and entered after she opened door. He bound her with cords and muffled her with a handkerchief, leaving her room bound and frightened until her husband John Oats returned two hours later. Police had not yet captured the suspect, described as about six feet four inches, in a dark overcoat and slouch hat with a thin mustache. He left without stealing anything.

Minnie Oats Carr Street John Oats Oats

Former Indiana Woman A Death by Own Action

Grand Rapids MI December 20 Mrs Myrtle Searles 82 wife of James W Searles a prominent resident shot herself through the lead in what is described as a temporary insanity and neurasthenia case Her first husband Gordon died six years ago in Cleveland Her father Warren Coffin lives in Terre Haute Indiana

Grand Rapids, Mich Myrtle Searles Gordon Cleveland Warren Coffin Terre Haute Ind

Saloon Fight Leaves Man Fatally Injured in Walnut Hills

Arthur Johnsen 25 colored man, of 3010 Park Ave, is dying in city hospital from a fractured skull after a fight in Daniel Hughey's saloon at Mentor and Churchill in Walnut Hills. Walter Penn 30 colored of 1010 Lincoln Ave. allegedly struck Johnson with a shovel after a tobacco request. both men and Hughey were arrested on charges of disorderly conduct assault with intent to kill and violating Sunday closing law.

Arthur Johnsen Park Avenue Johnson Walter Penn Lincoln Avenues Daniel Hughey Mentor and Churchill Avenues Walnut Hills Penn Hughey Lemmink and Horstmeyer

Wrestler's Injuries Fatal Blood Poisoning Inquest

Douglas Guy aged 73 a city porter died after a wrestling bout injury when shoved over a table at a Canal and Race street residence on December 3. Deputy Coroner Dee ruled blood poisoning directly caused the death and that the injury was accidental. Guy resided at the injury site.

Canal and Race Street House Douglas Guy Geroner Dee Guy

Murder of Two Chinamen Shocks Winnipeg Laundry Crime

In Winnipeg a laundry on Jarvis avenue yielded the bodies of two Chinese men after an assault. The victims identified as Kung Pow and Chun Lung had arrived two months earlier. An axe was found at the scene and money missing, with suspects linked to a possible secret in the city.

Winnipeg Man Jarvis Avenue Chun Lung Wey Ela

Police Fight With Two Women Over Suspected Apple Theft

Patrolmen Studer and Sweeney were injured while arresting Ed Noble, 16, after alleged apple theft from Ed Jones’s stable at Front and Harriet. Meeks women resisted, fell down stairs, and were captured. Noble faces housebreaking charges and a juvenile court appearance.

Studer Sweeney Fourth District Ed. Noble Harriet Street Ed Jones Front Harriet Streets Meeks Noble

Death ends Rose Fodore's misery hospital tragedy

Rose Fodore 25 or 30? leaped from a hospital window after a letter said her loved one was killed in Indiana. She had placed her baby in a Children's home after her husband died. The stress left her demented. she died the following afternoon. A joker may have forged the death notice. A motherless boy remains at the Children's home.

Rose Fodore Sherman Street City Hospital Rose Fadore Indianapolis Indiana

Identifies Brother's Body in Cincinnati Case

Police say Thomas Cameron, 32, a railroad brakeman from West Street, died days ago. Jessa Palmer of Blairville, Pa., who had left a wife and two children in Philadelphia, came to Cincinnati two years ago. Charles Palmer of Btatrville then identified the beds as those of his brother.

Thomas Cameron West Street Jessa Palmer Blairville Philadelphia Charles Palmer Btatrville Cincinnati

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