09 Jan 1903
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1903
Page
1
Otto Carmichael reports that the coal trust allegedly extorts profits totaling about 20 million dollars weekly, with the Reading Coal Company controlling supply and prices. Independent dealers struggle, prices in Washington spike, and a wider scheme halves ordinary distributor shares while boosting trust profits.
Chicago reports 6000 families in freezing homes with coal prices prohibitive, speech visible from cold, police brace for possible coal riots this winter as relief deliveries struggle. County Agent notes delays due to contractor shortages while bans on coal keep supplies tight.
Indianap olis residents ravaged by a severe storm resort to stealing coal to feed families. Railroad yards face mass pilfering as officials appeal for order. James Bowman of Udell & Co. posts guards with a rifle and exchanges shots with thieves amid the winter crisis.
Toledo O Jan 3 Coal dealers now require a physician's certificate showing home illness and necessity of coal before selling any amount. Massachusetts Senate considers a bill to probe high Boston coal prices and possible dealer profits.
New York reports coal bold price rise to a $9.50 per ton minimum with some anthracite reaching $12.50. Dealers discuss a retail price schedule likely at a meeting today. An independent operator agreed not to sell below $10 to dealers while coal roads plan to keep selling at $5 per ton.
Metropolis Illinois reports a coal shortage with dealers unable to fill many orders. Miners cite scarce cars and high demand. nearest mines lie about thirty miles away. This marks seven years since the town last faced such a fuel scarcity.
Rome sources state the Emperor of Panama will visit Rome on April 2 and the Czar of Aw a court May il, details unclear due to damaged OCR. The fragment hints at upcoming visits but lacks full names and locations.
South Bend Indiana faces a severe coal shortage with no hard coal available at any price. Residents burn beans at $1.50 a bushel for heat as Indiana towns report scarce supplies and rising prices from $5.45 to $15 per ton.
In Mishawaka Indiana the temperature plunged to zero and a city wide coal shortage left all retail dealers without any anthracite or soft coal. Residents sought shelter early as the crisis deepened this afternoon.
Philadelphia witnesses recounts coal strike tensions as Judge Gray and Commissioner Mitchell clash over remarks about the unions rising from the mire. Anthony Ferguson testifies to union-linked assault. Parker, Ginley, and Darrow provide context while Mitchell stresses a broader jury assessing strikers.
Six hundred diners attended a dinner in Berlin where every course used horse meat. The event, organized by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, aimed to protest treating horses as merely food animals. The menu included horse tail soup horse tongue fillet of horse and roast horse. The society’s president Privy Councilor Von Sor noted about 30,000 horses were slaughtered to support such dinners.
Therese Humbert faced questioning by Judge Leyda in a private Paris examination. She defended herself with calm focus, refused to answer about the Crawfords and their millions, and claimed full responsibility while denying the Crawfords’ existence, promising to reveal all at trial.
Mrs James B Faili of Pittsburg wife of the General Freight Agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad west of Pittsburg died at the home of relatives in Indianapolis today. She had come here for a visit before going to Florida for her health.
Washington January 8 two administration endorsed antitrust bills were introduced in the House in the afternoon by Judiciary Committee Chairman Jenkins. They amend the Sherman act, grant powers to investigate interstate corporations, compel reports and oaths, with penalties up to 5000 dollars or one year in jail. The measures bar rebates and unlawful transportation practices across state lines and aim to curb destructive price practices among trusts.
Marietta Ohio January report says postoffice inspector found evidence linking a local society woman to Irene Mousell in a matrimonial scam using mail to extract money from suitors. Mrs Laurena Stackhouse arraigned on charge with $1500 bond and jailed pending bondsmen. Frank Stackhouse pleaded not guilty to alleged complicity.
A Pennsylvan ia fast mail crashed into the rear of the local accommodation at Ada Ohio. Three killed fourteen injured, including Joseph Stein of Fort Wayne and Peter Travis conductor. relief crews and physicians rush to aid victims. The wreck halted cross traffic and delayed westbound trains for hours.
Forty eight Kokomo girls plan marriages to Dakota farmers after a letter from J R Walters in Rugby ND sparked a rush. Local girls wrote to Walters about finding husbands as about five hundred bachelors were said to seek wives near Rugby.
A late- worded congressional item expresses gratitude to Adna R. Chaffee and the officers who served with him in China. Senator Hoar also extends thanks to Belgians and other allied officials connected with the Bagam, Bias, and related sectors on the occasion of a Peacuiced Sector 190 remembrance.
A Chilpancingo Mexico special says the shock was felt at Tapachula and caused panic though little damage. Subterranean noises near La Union near the volcano eruption in Guatemala were also noted. Some residents refused to return home.
A $60 million pool formed in December by J P Morgan Co and major banks was dissolved. The move follows mounting pressure from a leading banker and reduces the rescue effort as the crisis subsides. No further assistance was requested or needed at this time.
Fragmentary text indicates a London engagement linked to nobility and wartime politics. The brief mentions Bari and Congress of War context, with unclear details on participants or dates.
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