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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1903
Page
1
In the Senate West demands immediate action to abolish the coal duty as Hoar delivers a measured oration. The chamber fills. Hoar speaks while West faces a dwindling audience, and debates on trust busting and Roosevelt era reforms unfold with partisan maneuvering.
Twenty two men mostly miners testified at the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission in Philadelphia recounting persecution during the strike. Sheriff Charles H. Schadt of Lackawanna County described issuing a peace proclamation and calling for troops as disturbances grew. In Indianapolis, coal prices rose with anthracite at 12 dollars a ton and other coal up 25 to 50 cents as shortages persist and investigations promised.
Indiana lawmakers prepare for the 63rd General Assembly with focus on railroad consolidation law the redistricting of the state to favor Republicans and potential jailhouse reform moves. Governor Durbin faced a veto but rail interests push for passage over veto. The Nicholson law liquor issues and blanket remonstrance fights loom as caucus selections and leadership contests begin.
The L and N Railway gains a 99 year lease on the Wiggins property with a $50,000 cash bonus and $14,000 annual rent, provoking mixed reactions from Cincinnati Southern Railway Trustees and local business leaders about the loss of a city site but hope for new terminals in the bottoms district. Officials examined negotiations secrecy and the Wiggins heirs refusal of a $350,000 offer, while engineers and attorneys continued title and route work.
The L. and N. bid for the Wiggins site and terminals is hailed as a fair business move by officials and Major Wallace, with plans to clear leases and start construction. Critics wonder if Morgan interests influence behind the scenes while President Ingalls questions timing and motive of Trustees.
County Prosecutor Keeler sent written notices to each member of the local Coal Dealers Association stating charges for violation of the Valentine anti trust law. The notice demands immediate abolition of the price agreement among dealers. The grand jury is slated to hear the coal trust case tomorrow.
Great Britain formally protests to the Turkish government over permission granted in September for four unarmed Russian torpedo boat destroyers to pass the Dardanelles under the Russian flag bound for the Black Sea. The note says the transit violates international treaties and Britain may press for similar rights if allowed. Turkish officials worry about wider reactions.
In Ceuta Morocco on January 6 reports say the pretender defeated the sultan forces. Anxiety over news grows as Teuan awaits results. The governor plans to buy arms after Moor leaders warn of a Kabyle attack amid calls of holy war by Muslim priests.
Alumni held its regular monthly smoker at the Grand Hotel last night. Further arrangements were made for the meeting in this city in May.
Marietta Ohio January reports show police doubting Mrs D O Hazlerigg as the woman under suspicion in a widening swindle. The Belpre fraud used the alias Laura Miller with two women tied to a postal scheme. Postmaster Brown of Belpre identified a second woman as Laura Miller and Mrs Raure Ugdon linked to the case. Letters for Irene Mousel continue arriving. telegraphed tickets are in B&O custody, signaling a larger fraud network.
Abstract of Attorney General recommendations favors broad federal action against discriminatory practices in interstate trade. Plans include penalizing rebates, extending enforcement to shippers and carriers, amending the Interstate Commerce Act, and creating a Commerce Department bureau to investigate and report on interstate and foreign commerce to enable swift legislation.
In Washington on January 6 the National Board of Managers of the Daughters of the American Revolution reported the Continental Hall fund is mostly raised with 61000 in the treasury and the site fully paid. The meeting welcomed 600 new members the largest single addition. Plans for February 22 include raising a large American flag over the proposed Continental Hall site with further meetings set for February 23 in this city.
J P Morgan attended the United States Steel directors meeting at 71 Broadway New York. He wandered two floors before asking the elevator man for directions to the corporation offices. The board approved partial dividend increases and purchases of major steel assets and employee profit sharing plans.
Albany January 6 Attorney General Cunneen received a petition from William Randolph Hearst to commence proceedings against a long list of rail and coal companies under the state anti trust law The petition alleges these firms form a monopoly that controls Pennsylvania's anthracite coal fields and violates the anti trust statute.
Washington January 6 The Postmaster General indefinitely deferred action on William J Lewis of California for appointment to the Postoffice Department because he would not work Saturdays The applicant is described as a Seventh Day Adventist seeking Sabbath observance.
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