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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1898
Page
1
A historical notice warns that Kurtz's castle structure is unstable due to alleged air built claims, with technical concerns about its endurance and safety. Residents and officials examine possible vulnerabilities and the need for repairs or revision.
In Columbus on December 31, Republican and Democratic factions brace for tonight’s caucuses. Key figures Boxwell Malloy and Hanna shape the fight for Speaker and pro tem posts as organizers seek the Senate majority. Democrats struggle with uncertainty and potential fusion moves.
The Chicago wheat market closed quietly as Joseph Leiter faced the prospect of selling 7,000,000 bushels. Leaders of the bull clique predicted no excitement and no violent price swings, and the forecast held as year end passed with Leiter and his associates controlling the world's largest individual wheat line.
Julius Goheen an Italian attempted assassination of F M O'Brien a Bourbon resident and factory employee as a strikers bobsled passed after a meeting at C L Curtis north of Bourbon Indiana One shot hit O'Brien on the shoulder He was not fatally wounded and took to his bed under police guard
A Mexican gunboat Democrata seized Coral Island about 800 miles off the Mexican coast after two Americans and others raised a Stars and Stripes there. Marines landed after an accident with a boat on a coral reef. the island contains abundant guano and is uninhabited except for seabirds.
Fragmentary report notes an abrupt replacement and convention actions tied to a vote for a political figure. Text mentions a disrupted community and a request from a named person, with reference to a second page. Specific names, dates, or places are unreadable.
In St Louis on December 31 William Smith resisted two store employees Morris Mueller and Victor Goldstein who tried to force him into a Morgan street second-hand shop. Smith fired five times. Mueller was rushed to hospital in a dying condition, Goldstein was wounded, Smith jailed.
A young white man named Frank Kacheeski was arrested at the White House and taken to the police station. He claimed the President has a lot of property and spoke ramblingly about it. He was discharged from the Boise Idaho Barracks on the 23rd of this month.
In Indianapolis on December 31 Volney T. Malott, president of the Indiana National Bank, reported a burglar entered the Malott residence during dinner and took diamonds and jewelry valued at $4,000 along with other items, totaling about $5,000. Police suspect an outside lookout aided the theft.
Reports from Mexico City indicate the gunboat Democrata found a party of Americans had raised the flag and claimed all guano beds on Cliperton Island, 30 miles west of Acapulco, building houses and settling there permanently amid gold claims and unverified governance. A separate dispatch details a mail theft ring in Cleveland with checks totaling about 3091 dollars being stolen on December 16, tied to a gang led by R O Davis, with connections to New York and several firms.
Report describes a tense voyage as a boatload of Mexican crew attempt to reach safety while sharks circle. A Mexican flag was raised and contested by an American gunboat which returned to base. About 20 000 guano workers are said to be involved with disputed claims of ownership and jurisdiction.
The funeral of Rev. Father Ga. G.A. R. Gorby was held in Cincinnati with a requiem mass and a large attendance. Rev. Father William Notre Dame and Rev. Joseph Rade were among those leading the service, with pallbearers from the county present at the cemetery funeral.
Special Dispatch reports Ephraim B. McCrum a prominent Cleveland businessman was found foul on the N P and Ol tracks near Washington Street. He is in dying condition at Jaron Hospital. Police suspect robbery and an investigation is underway.
County Treasurer James Kirtley was found to have died by his own hand in Fowler Indiana an inquest determined. A revolver purchased by Kirtley and five missing cartridges from a box found in his desk supported the suicide ruling. Sheriff Westfall traced the theory and discredited murder claims noting the life insurance and bonds involved. The coroner announced self destruction and a temporary treasurer will be named soon.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss policy sufficiency for non forfeiture upon death by own action and reference Kirtley t and suspicions of self harm, but the fragment lacks enough context to determine full meaning or outcomes.
Special dispatch reports John Williams of Patterson Hardin County attacked with a knife during a quarrel with Mrs Fikt near Marseilles. William Lear intervened to save her life. Williams was wounded, attempting suicide with a knife and is in a precarious condition.
J W Rhine a German about 80 from Chicago to East Liverpool was attempting to board the south bound Cleveland and Pittsburg train at Alliance Ohio when he reeled and fell from the platform dying within ten minutes. He carried five cents and two letters of introduction from Chicago attorneys to East Liverpool contacts. death believed due to illness.
In Steubenville Ohio on Tuesday night Leonard Harris a colored man died by drowning, allegedly under a hypnotic spell. The family plans to sue the hypnotist who worked with him recently, as witnesses testified he would obey any suggestion and ignored pleas to stop after signaling intent to jump.
In Indianapolis a court notes Carl Fahnley nephew of Frederick Fahnley may be taken to Germany by imperial requisition unless he returns to serve in the German army. Fahnley, 20, faces a 500 mark yearly fine if he remains, and he argues to the President, asserting German authority to compel his return.
New Year ushers in a larger metropolis as the Second City of the World region grows. Officials trumpet progress and expansion across traffic, housing, and industry while residents anticipate improved services and opportunity.
A historic report notes the first mayor gains authority to appoint officials as part of a major state project. The article outlines the scope of appointments, the anticipated administrative changes, and the impact on local governance.
The wounded man matching the Watchman Cox killer’s description was traced to Chicago. Marshal Rose held him, while Deputy Sheriff Platter headed to Chicago. Locals fear a lynching if the mob’s excitement does not subside.
James Wellington was arrested in Dayton after confessing to killing his father Lewis Wellington in Chattanooga. He said his father threatened to whip him, so he struck with an axe, tied the body with a chain, and dragged it into the woods, where he also killed the horse.
Miss Lucille Pulitzer eldest daughter of Joseph and Joseph Pulitzer of New York died at Chalwood their summer home in Bar Harbor Maine after a four month illness from typhoid fever. The decline began after Christmas.
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