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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1902
Page
2
The Caracas report notes German silence on Venezuela arbitration as Roosevelt’s policy looms. It cites Castro’s stance refusing apology and growing German financial support while observers discuss the Monroe doctrine’s reach and its international legitimacy.
Oil Inspector Malloy called on George B. Cox in Cleveland amid talks of political missions. Hanna, Dick, and Herrick seek Senator Hanna’s support for Governor Malloy while Hanna resists taking sides. Mrs Malloy stays in the city, planning to return to Columbus tonight.
Miss Stella Waters of Nashville wins a warrant for arrest against Mrs Grace Upham of Chicago for slander and sues for forty thousand dollars. Upham claimed diamonds were stolen and Waters accused of theft. jewels found hidden in Upham’s bed after a room search. Both women, guests at the Berlin Hotel, deny further details.
Dr Guyula Ullman of Chester receives Paris Academy of Medicine silver medal for a smallpox preventive remedy said to replace vaccination. The academy reports examinations corroborating his claim. Ullman says the inward medicine may serve as an alternative to inoculation, though he supports vaccination for his own family.
Corporation Counsel Hunt sent to the Board of Legislation promotions following Wade Tr. Ellis resignation naming Harry H. Bausch as chief clerk at 65 dollars monthly. The Board confirmed appointments and issued street track permits on Court and Sycamore. The mayor vetoed a Betts Street Hospital gas lamp placement, with Meyer expected to challenge it.
The body of Harris Tranquilini, cabdriver and witness to the Meyerling murder, will be moved to Vienna after lying in Potter's Field on Ward's Island since 189%. He died in the Ward's Island insane asylum in May 18% after coming to the United States following his master's death.
The remains of William Sloman, the show man, were brought to this city yesterday and his wife te Dried today from the Jewish Mortuary Tetepio Bioman. He was with the Pawnee Biji wad West Show for years and well known among local circus people. Services were held today.
In Workmen's Hall Cincinnati a new City Executive Committee held a meeting to form a Citizens' Ticket for next spring elections. The quorum, aided by proxies, faced Bernard opposition led by J. P. Flynn and Concannon. Prescott Smith was elected Chairman, Isaac Jordan Vice Chairman, Benett Secretary, and William J. Doyle Sergeant at arms as factional tensions and procedural clashes dominated the session.
The fragment discusses scrofula as a slow developing condition in children, mentioning stomach and bowel disturbances, dyspepsia, catarrh, and potential glandular swelling. It advises caution and review of medicines for all humors to prevent future complications.
Hamilton Ohio December 3 ex congressman HL Morey died suddenly at 12 30 this morning after falling ill on his way to the office from his country home The Oaks Born Butler County April 8 1841 he served in the civil war with the 75th Volunteer Infantry and held posts as City Solicitor Prosecuting Attorney and congressman in 1880 and 1884 a longtime Republican figure
A window at R. Simpson & Co. on West Forty second Street was broken by a paving block and $10,000 worth of diamonds stolen. Police say several men aided the burglar who was captured after a wild chase. the thief, 19, calling himself William Madison of Boston, was beaten by the crowd and saved by officers.
In Columbus Ohio on December twenty ninth a damage suit by John Davis twelve years old against John C Sherwood for injuries from a cartridge explosion led Judge C C Williams to rule that dealers are liable when explosives are sold to children. He said sellers must recognize children's ignorance and exercise care to prevent harm.
A State Department report describes three magnificent silver vases presented to Consul Fowler at Che Foo by the United Guilds of Ning Po. It marked the first time a foreign consul was honored by the entire native city amid Boxer uprising negotiations. Native officials and soldiers lined the river dock to bid farewell as Fowler departed Ning Po.
Humbert family members arrive at Paris prison from Madrid amid a cautious transfer. Women from the group are separated on arrival with Eva Humbert found pale yet calm. Eva resists custody by her grandmother. Judges question Roma D Aurignac and others while authorities tighten security to prevent self harm.
In New York on December 9 the Daughters of Ohio face a major schism as conservatives demand old officers retain their posts for a new year. The issue follows a disputed November 23 election when the Osborne and Applegate factions backed rival tickets, leading to a threatened exodus and a ballot-box standoff. The next meeting is slated for January 12.
Colonel John J. Dickey long time Western Union official dies at his Omaha home from pneumonia after Christmas lagrippe. Born 1839 in Rushville Illinois, he leaves three children including W Lyle Dickey of Topeka and A M Dickey of Joplin. He was vice president of the Nebraska Telephone Co and of the American Telegraph Co and held other corporate roles in Omaha. Funeral plans await family arrival.
Shipping notices list vessels arriving and sailing between New York Havre Liverpool Antwerp St John’s and other ports. Vessels include Minnetonka Mones Ivernia Cestrian Book Lancastrian Finland Vaderland Carthagenian Saxonia and more with destinations Boston Liverpool Halifax Philadelphia and Halifax noted.
Washington dispatches report Rear Admiral Glass named to lead the Pacific Station on orders released today. Rear Admiral Casey is placed on waiting orders as a transition occurs.
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Fragmentary notice reports a plan to provide a sizable manpower increase in Huntington West Virginia. Details are incomplete but indicate a broad recruitment or allocation effort affecting 12 600 men.
Professor Carl Myers of Frankfort unveils an electric aerial torpedo to be shown at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The prototype uses two aluminum blades at 2000 rpm, powered by 10 volt incandescent current, steered by two aeroplanes, and controlled remotely via a dial switch board for birdlike maneuvers.
The Werner Abend Post reports Emperor Francis Joseph accepted Archduke Leopold Ferdinand's renunciation of his rank. He adopts the civil name Woofling and will be removed from the Knights of the Golden Fleece and army lists.
Berlin December 29. Lutheran clergy in Saxony have issued an order removing the Crown Princess from public prayers. The move reflects a shift in church and state relations within the German region.
In Williams town Kentucky on December 2 a frantic claim of baby kidnapping spurred Judge Conrad and Sheriff Barker into action. The alleged abductor Readnev fled toward Verona Boone County before lawmen could intercept him. Sheriff Allphin pursued with hopes of recovering the infant from John Readnev’s home amid confusion and frantic searches.
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Cardinal Gibbons arrived from Pittsburg this afternoon aboard the special President Loree train. An escort of Cathedral High School Cadets formed a hollow square around his carriage and delivered a reception at the Carroll Club where he spoke briefly to a large gathering of city and county officials and clergymen.
The Passionist Order’s United States jubilee observance continued with a crowded 10:30 a.m. high mass led by Rt. Rev. Bishop J. W. Shanahan of Harrisburg and Cardinal Gibbons assisting. Dr. Lambing delivered a sermon on The Sons of St. Paul of the Cross of America as glowing nights added to the pomp. Cardinal Gibbons departed for Wheeling this afternoon for a public reception arranged by Bishop Donone.
Memphis rumor says independent telephone interests may fuse with Memphis Long Distance and Memphis Telephone Company in a $100 million to $100 million plan. Backers include Stromberg Carlson and Harvey Meyers. General Manager Warren confirms rumors but says no definite step has been taken.
In an Wanstead inquest into a Grand Trunk Railway crash, Despatcher James Kerr testified he told Watford and Wyoming operators to have the freight meet at Wanstead. He said he ordered stopping the freight after learning No 5 had gone and heard a noise at Wanstead.
London reports contracts for 200000 tons of coal to be shipped from English Scottish and Welsh ports to Eastern U S ports. Purchase and ship chartering have been under way for a fortnight and will continue for several weeks. Forty steamers have been chartered amid a coal strike hitch affecting U S demand.
Resolutions by the Business Men's Club calling for no new district appropriations until a manual training school is established were presented and discussed by the Board of Education at last night’s meeting. The board reviewed the issue and issued a statement on the matter.
United States naval forces begin maneuvers with a retreat to Subig Bay and seize shore fortifications to use as a naval base. The battleship Kentucky mines the west channel, and the transport Zafiro lands 200 marines on Grand Island, establishing batteries and a camp amid the heights.
The Sonoma reports from Sydney via Pago Pago that thirteen earthquakes struck the Samoan isle Savail during a volcanic eruption. Some churches at Safune Sasina and Paia suffered damage and destruction while landslides altered terrain and trees burned. No other buildings were damaged.
Boston December 29 representatives of education in a conference here invited subscriptions to fund a suitable memorial to the life work of Alice Freeman Palmer former president of Wellesley College long a member of the Massachusetts State Board of Education and former advisory dean of the women's department at Chicago University
William Mathers pioneer pork packer of Walnut Hills died after an illness at 960 Nassau street. He helped found Mathers & Butler and later ran real estate with his sons. Silas Arthur Rell died at 31 at 4217 Langland street Cumminsville from pneumonia after ten days ill. Florence Deitsch Roll Marshall, wife of Central Labor Council president, died at her parents home in Westwood after a short illness following her April marriage.
Police in the city search for John Davenport a known thief linked to the West End talent gang based in Chicago. An arrest on sight order was issued yesterday amid reports Davenport was seen in the city and suspected of porch climbing with a colored accomplice.
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