23 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1902
Page
1
Senate uproar erupts as Tillman accuses McLaurin of lying sparking a clash with Frye forcing an executive session. Frye seeks Spooner amid accusations of voting deals linked to the Paris Treaty M'Laurlin commission amid chaotic gallery scenes and frantic presiding.
Henry and Nancy Cross are jailed in Washington C H Ohio on charges of killing Ralph Thompson a 10 year old secured from Fayette County Children's Home five weeks ago The coroner's post mortem describes severe injuries including frostbitten toes a roasted sternum and back scars bruises a neck ring and signs of forced labor The report portrays the couple as brutal with alleged acts of beating and torture though details mention the wife being hung by thumbs and the husband acting violently toward animals
Ohio postal clerks met in Columbus to discuss President Roosevelt’s order barring petitions to Congress on the bill to reorganize the department. Most favored cautious action, viewing the rule as limiting citizenship rights but dangerous to challenge those in power. The Columbus Board of Trade supported the clerks and may seek resolutions from other boards to push Congress.
Washington Feb 22 A DAR committee recommendation dissolves Warren Chapter Monmouth Iowa to form two new chapters. Majority’s 1898 bid to disband and reelect officers deemed void. minority’s continued existence legal. Congress adopts resolution to condemn polygamy after lively debate and concerns over Utah membership practices.
Brig. Gen. Francis L. Guenther, recently promoted from Colonel of Artillery, placed on the retired list of the Army today on account of age at Washington on February 22.
The Kron Prinz Wilhelm with Prince Henry aboard was sighted off Nantucket Lightship at 1 am and expected to reach Sandy Hook by 10 am. Heavy seas disrupted plans. the reception was postponed but the theatrical show proceeded as scheduled.
In New York on February 22 Germany and America faced gales that kept the Kron Prinz Wilhelm from reaching port to receive a planned Welcome for Prince Henry. Ships shelter offshore as Admiral Evans’s squadron battled snow and wind. despite the postponement, Irving Place Theater staged the program for the prince as if present, with the crowd applauding the play A Blank Page.
Berlin’s mayor sends a telegram to New York’s mayor praising the friendship between Germany and the United States as Prince Henry visits. New York replies that it will welcome him warmly and hopes the visit strengthens bilateral ties.
Ex President Grover Cleveland has declined President Roosevelt's invitation to the White House banquet honoring Prince Henry citing ill health as the reason.
Theodore Burnett son of ex mayor W R Burnett and Guy Reeder pleaded guilty to running a poolroom in Springfield Colorado court. Each fined twenty dollars plus costs and sentenced to sixty days in jail, with the jail sentence remitted.
Assistant Secretary of State Hill said reports he snubbed Governor Nash by denying him admittance to the Prince Henry train are false and baseless. He called the tale fabulous and said he has no motive or letter that would justify such a snub.
Ex-councilman Fabian A Summers, a Washington Indiana political figure and recent mayoral candidate, argued with Dan Ryan at his West Washington saloon. Summers armed himself with a large cavalry pistol after being tossed into the street and confronted the saloon again. Police removed Summers to his home as tensions cooled.
George Washington, a colored man, arrived at the Ohio State Penitentiary on Washington's Birthday after pleading guilty to grand larceny. Sheriff Morgan Evans escorted him to the prison with his brother Frank Washington, who received one year for receiving stolen property.
Washington's Birthday celebration at the University of Pennsylvania in the Academy of Music conferred eight honorary degrees on seven men and one woman. Recipients included Rt. Rev. W. Croswell Dearfe, Prof. Oliver Wolcott Gibbs, William H. Taft, Edwin A. Abbey, Heinrich Conreid, Agnes Repplier, Joseph Wharton, and Charles H. Cramp.
The Young Men's Republican Club, about four hundred members, adopted a petition urging the Legislature to redraw the Twelfth Congressional District by substituting Delaware for Fairfield County. The petition will be presented to the Senate on Monday.
The Ways and Means Committee adopts a resolution urging a bill to authorize the president to negotiate a reciprocity treaty with Cuba. It provides for reduced Cuban duties and a 20 percent tariff concession in return, contingent on Cuba enacting US immigration laws. The measure, backed by all Republican members, goes to a caucus next Tuesday night after a White House meeting with President and GOP lawmakers.
Two South Carolina senators Tillman and McLaurin clashed during a heated speech over accusations of vote-buying linked to ratification. McLaurin and Tillman exchanged blows. aides and colleagues intervened as the chamber suspended proceedings and declared them in contempt.
Indiana Democrats declare support for Admiral Schley as 1904 Democratic presidential nominee. J C Fietcher, Thirteenth District chair, says Indiana will back Schley. State convention dates set for June 4 to 8. executive committee expanded from twenty six to thirty members.
Senator Tillman triggered a fierce exchange with Mr. McLaurin over the Philippine tariff bill. He said revenues were unnecessary for the Philippines and accused the administration of aiming to exploit the islands for a few to reap profits, comparing it to Cuba and sugar trusts. The report continues on the second page.
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