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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1897

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National Chairman Hanna Talks Cabinet Prospects in Canton

National Chairman M. A. Hanna met President-elect McKinley in Canton for three hours at the McKinley home. Discussions centered on Ohio senatorial matters and cabinet possibilities, with no firm announcements. Rumors linked Kentucky’s Boyle and Wisconsin’s Payne to Cabinet posts, while Lodge and Hoar planned talks on New England representation.

Commercial Tribune Canton M. A. Hanna Cleveland McKinleys McKinley Star Chamber Hanna Sherman Ohio Senate Kentucky Delaware Congress John W. Yerkes Darmille National Committee Boyle New England Henry Cabot Lodge George F. Hoar Massachusetts Major McKinley Senator Lodge Long New Englannd Wm. R. Davy Jamis R. Dunn Executive Committee Massillon

Dawes Arrives in Canton as Possible Private Secretary Choice

Charles G. Dawes, a young Finnish politician rumored as the President-elect's private secretary, arrived in Canton this evening and conferred with Mr. McKinley. Many favor Dawes for the post while others expect James Boyle, the current incumbent, to be named. General J. B Koonta 1 Bregare.

Charles G. Dawes Canton Dawes McKinley James Boyle J. B Koonta Bregare

Tipster Names Heath for Assistant Secretary of the Treasury

A dispatch from Hamilton reports Perry Heath is tipped for the role of Assistant Secretary of the Treasury instead of President McKinley's private secretary. The source cites the higher post as more suitable and socially fitting for Heath.

New York Politicians Hint at Cabinet Role for State

Edward Lauterbach reports to Canton talk with President-elect McKinley about New York's place in the Cabinet. He notes no specific post was asked for but suggests New York may gain the Navy portfolio with Fassett Payne and Woodford named by the regular organization. McKinley gave no promises, but listening appeared likely.

New York Edward Lauterbach McKinley Canton Navy Ozation J. Sloat Fassett Serena E. Payne Stewart L. Woodford New York Ideal

Foster comments on senatorial vacancy and Bushnell actions

Ex Governor Foster remarks on the illiterial contest and future steps by Governor Bushnell. He doubts an extra Legislature session will be called and says becoming a U S Senator would be a lifelong cherished goal if Bushnell considers him for the vacancy. He notes he would be gratified by such a development.

Commercial Tribune Oria, O Foster iLterial Bushnell Ohio United States

Harris Nominated for U S Senator in Populist Caucus

In Topeka on January 20 William A Harris of Linwood won the Populist caucus nomination for United States Senator on the thirty fifth ballot. Final tallies show Harris 57 votes with King 32 Breidenthal 5 Little 5 Madden 2 and Martin 1 as Senator Peffer exited earlier. Harris is 54 and a Virginia native.

Topeka Kan William A. Harris Linwood United States Harris King Breidenthal Little Madden Martin Peffer Virginia

General Horter Names Bushnell to Command Division

General Horter announced that George Bushnell would command a division in the second grand division for the parade. The Grand Marshal spoke at the inaugural ceremony, detailing the lineup for the upcoming event.

Commercial Tribune Washington H Orter Inaugurate Geor Bushnell Paraie

Mrs App After Divorce Hide in Fargo Under Assumed Name

Mrs Susan Phillips App of Cleveland and her husband F Worthington Butts arrived in Fargo with new identities after separating. The sale salesman pair drew attention. friends expect Mrs App to travel or stay in Europe while Mr App, a member of a Cleveland underwriting firm, remains elusive. Their Akron wedding was a season highlight.

Commercial Tribune Cleveland Fargo N. D Susan Phillips App F. R. App App Akron

West Virginia Swindler Arrested After Check Scam

A stranger attempted to pass hogus checks on several HIDN merchants on Thursday. He succeeded with William Plumbiey before fleeing. Chicago authorities telegrammed that the swindlers were arrested there trying to pass checks signed by R. H. Smith. The suspect is believed to be A. E. Quick and will be brought to HIDN for trial.

Commercial Tribune Hidn W. Va Lasit Wm. Plumbiey Chicago R. H. Smith A. E. Quick

Governor Bradley Confined by Grip and Cold

Special Despatch reports in Frankfort Kentucky that Governor Bradley did not attend the Executive office on January 20 as his physician advised. He suffers a dry cold with strong grip symptoms and remains at home.

Bradley Commercial Tribune Frankfort

Senate Committee Deliberates Arbitration Treaty With Britain

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee, with Secretary Olney testifying, examined the general arbitration convention with Great Britain. Olney argued the pact does not threaten the Monroe Doctrine, noting Article 7 and the potential shift to a second tribunal for grave questions. The panel, seeking full information, plans to consider the treaty on its merits and possibly amend accompanying documents.

Washington Senate Committee On Foreign Relations United States Great Britain Olney

Mildred Brown Located in St Louis A Runaway From Kentucky Convent

Miss Mildred Brown aged 19 from Millport Kentucky has been located in St Louis at 15 North Cardinal Avenue. She reportedly ran away from a Frankfort Kentucky convent last October and former relatives posted ads while police were notified. W H Gooch a Barnes Medical College student reports seeing her as a physician attends her.

Commercial Tribune ST. Louis Mildred Brown Millport Frankfort North Cardinal Avenue W. H. Gooch Barnes Medical College

Senator Goebel Sick in Vanceburg Railroad Case Visit

Special Dispatch reports Senator William Goebel of Covington is seriously ill in Vanceburg Kentucky. He cannot leave his room and his railroad cases are postponed until tomorrow.

Commercial Tribune

Prison electrocution ends Hoch's case in New York

John Hoch was executed by electricity at the State Prison today. He had murdered Minnié Ingersoll, a 16 year old girl, on July 10, 1895, at Chapel Hill near Louisville.

Aubu N. Y John Hoch Hoch Minnié Ingersoll Chapel Hill Louisville

Arresting the Wrong People at Hotel Schafer

In Parkersburg West Virginia on January 20 police detained Mr and Mrs William Smith as possible Blodgett elopers. The couple proved to be a well to do St Joseph Missouri pair visiting relatives after twenty years apart and were released. Officers doubt the Blodgett contractor is involved. Clelland has not yet arrived.

Commercial Tribune Parkersburg W. Va Blodgett+Cielland elopers Hotel Schafer Wiliam Smith Smiths St. Joseph Iowa Blodgett Jackson, O Clelland

Eight Inches of Snow Disrupts Fort Wayne Transit

The heaviest snowfall of the season hit Fort Wayne and surrounding areas with about eight inches piling up. Streetcar and railway traffic were disrupted as many trains were delayed or halted by the weather.

FT. Wayne Ind Ft. Wayne Anl

James Harvey Faces Murder Charge After Indictment

James Harvey, charged with murdering his wife Ida Harvey, appeared in court with Deputy South and denied guilt. Judge Van Pelt set the trial for April 1, with Harvey to be paid for trial by that date.

Special Dispatch St Commercial ‘Tribune Wilming O James Harvey South Harvey van Pelt Miller Ida Harvey Cour

Revival Closes Public Works in Steubenville

Steubenville, Jan 20 All churches have closed and aid the revival union led by Rev Shiveren of York. Mayor Riley issues a proclamation closing public works from 2 to 6 tomorrow and urges merchants and factories to close. Attendees urged to join union meeting in the Opera House or overflow gatherings in churches.

Special Dispatch Commercial Tribune Steubenville Shiveren York Riley Opera House

Reverend Fox Causes Town to Brace for Threats

In Ducnsburg near Paducah Kentucky a Baptist minister Rev Irvan Fox 3 years of age and married faced angry townspeople after rumors of impropriety. About fifty masked men assaulted his home firing at him as he fled into a forest. Congregation members deny the accusations and fear arson tonight as town authorities move to protect residents.

Commercial Tribune Paducah Ducnsburg Irvan Fox The Baptist Church

Gen Harrison Appeals as Counsel in Forsythe Case

Ex President Harrison appears in the Supreme Court as counsel for Mrs Catherine Forsythe in her bid to block the Hammond Illinois town from annexing a large land tract near Chicago Ex Attorney General Miller also argues for Forsythe Aldrich represents Hammond corp The argument lasts about an hour drawing a crowded courtroom and eager onlookers.

Washington Harrison Supreme Court Today Catherine Forsythe Hammond Chicago

Loomis L White to Retire From Wall Street

Loomis L White a longtime member of the New York Stock Exchange will retire from active business February 1 after forty four years in Wall Street The Loomis L White Co firm will dissolve The only break in his career was four years in banking in St Paul Minnesota.

New York Loomis L. White New York Stock Exchange Wall Street Loomis L. White & Co St. Paal Wal Street

Plague Rumor Strikes Hamburg Passenger Ship

A steamer from Bombay reports illness aboard en route to Hamburg. Jan 20 crews confirm several aboard are ill with a disease feared to be the black plague. Passengers and officials monitor the situation as authorities assess the ship.

Bombay

Missionary Kellett a Missouri Born Vice Consul to Siam

Edward Vernon Kellett United States Vice Consul to Siam, assaulted by soldiers in Changmai, is a Missouri native born near Kansas City. A Springfield native educated at Drury College and Columbia Law, he arrived in Siam as an honorary post with no salary. His mother in Springfield awaits news as Lutce Kellett’s father died years ago.

Commercial Tribune Springfield Edward Vernon Kellett United States Siam Missouri Kellett Kansas Kansas City Drury College Columbia Law School New York S. H. Boyd Changmai Chang Lance Kellett

New York Board of Trade Banquet Hosts Notables

The 24th annual New York Board of Trade and Transportation banquet was held at the Waldorf Hotel. Senator Thurston was detained in Washington. Henry Watterson spoke on Uncle Sam's youth. Buckner, Woodruff, Dayton, Peters and others delivered toasts. The assembly voiced support for the arbitral treaty between the United States and Great Britain.

New York New York of Trade and Transportation Waldorf Hotel John M. Thurston Washington Wm. H. Parsons Henry Watterson Sam Simon B. Buckner Woodruff Greater Tmaster Dayton Star Service Madison Peters United States Great Britain

In Favor of the Farmers accuses Tolleston shooters

In Lake County Indiana farmers defend themselves against Tolleston Club policemen Costick and Pratt after a shooting at a game preserve. Witnesses say the farmers did not fire a shot while the Tolleston officers are described as the shooters. Preliminary hearing set for tomorrow with hundreds of witnesses expected to testify.

Commercial Tribune Own Point Ind Lake County Tolleston Club Tolleston Rank Costick Theodore Pratt Costick Pratt

Mrs Cantrill Files Charge Against Asylum Official

Mrs Cantrill wife of Judge Cantrill in Lexington Kentucky charges Superintendent Scott of Eastern Lunatic Asylum with chaining her sister Miss Sarah Cecil to the floor and mistreatment she was kept from visiting and sent to Dr Evans private sanitarium. The commissioners declined comment while Dr Scott defended the patient s peculiar delusions and nervous reactions. Inspector Lester to hear the case tomorrow. Miss Cecil reportedly refused to eat for seven days and was fed by a force pump.

Commercial Tribune Lexington Cantrill Scott Eastern Ky.) Lunatic Asylum Sarah Cecil Evans Dr. Scott Miss Ceell

Speckert Found Insane in Louisville Trial

Ex-President of the German American Title Company, A J Speckert, was found of unsound mind in the Criminal Division after a trial on insanity charges. Dr Curran Pope testified that Speckerts mania made him dangerous yet potentially curable, and he was to be sent to Anchorage Asylum.

Commercial Tribune Louisville A. J. Speckert Curran Pope Speckert Lakeland Asylum Anchorage Asylum

Mistook powder for oil ends in fatal burn

Special dispatch reports Mrs. Eliza Spicer of New River Mines Caperton near Hinton West Virginia attempted to start a fire and mistook a powder can for an oil can. An explosion occurred and her clothes ignited burning her fatally this evening.

Commercial Prisune Hinton W. Yva Eliza Spicer New River Caperton

Doctor Serious Injured In Jackson Runaway Accident

Jackson O Jan 20 Dr R W Caldwell badly injured in a runaway near the Jackson steam laundry when a tree limb struck the cart wheel causing the doctor to be thrown from the vehicle.

Commercial Tribune Jackson, O R. W. Caldwell Jackson

Duel Ends Fatally for Dairy and Dryman in Kentucky

In Cynthiana Kentucky two young men John Dairy and Ben Dryman killed each other in a duel in the presence of Miss Jennie Hillery a teenage girl. Dairy was struck near the heart and Dryman in the head both dying shortly after the confrontation outside a country church.

Commercial Tribune Cynthiana Jennie Hillery John Dairy Ben Dryman Dairy Miss Hillery

Inspectors to enforce bakery sanitation in Cleveland and Cincinnati

The Inspector of Workshops and Factories proposes bakery rule enforcement in Cleveland and Cincinnati and their districts. Some bakeries operate in basements with poor sanitary conditions and low ceilings. inspectors will require changes or new premises. The aim is to ensure that fine bread is a truthful sign and a real standard in goods.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Cleveland Cincinnati Condit

Benton McMillin Marries Lucille Foster in Shreveport

Congressman Benton McMillin of Tennessee wed Lucille Foster at First Presbyterian Church Shreveport at 6 pm. Representative Hugh Densmore served as best man as statesmen attended. The couple departed for Washington via St Louis that night.

Commercial Tribune Shreveport Benton McMillin Tennessee Lucille Foster James Foster First Presbyterian Church Hugh Densmore Arkansas Washington St. Louis

Reunion of Former Republicans Draws Pitt sburg Crowd

In Old City Hall Pittsburg Pa a grand rally marked the eighty fourth birthday of General John C Fremont. Notable guests sent letters of regret including McKinley Hobart Harrison Sherman and others. The gathering praised the Republican party and pledged its continued advancement with speeches and music.

Pittsburg McKinley Hobart Old City Hall John C. Fremont Fremont William McKinley Garrett A. Hobart Benjamin Harrison John Sherman J. B. Foraker Thomas B. Reed H. B Pinchback Mark A. Hanna Felix Angus Matthew Stanley Quay Joseph Abel Association Ford Thomas M. Marshall Olive R. Braddow Mary A. McKinley McKinsey

Hatfield murder case continued to next term in Williamson

Williamson West Virginia January 20 The Hatfield murder case was continued to the next term. Bail was refused and Hatfield remained in jail. Detectives Clark and Bevis case comes up tomorrow and is expected to be continued.

Commercial Tribune Williamson W. Va Hatfield Clark Bevis

Judge orders sale of Capital City Street Railway

In Frankfort Kentucky on January 2 Judge Barr of the Federal Court ordered the Capital City Street Railway to be sold. Foreign creditors filed the suit for sale. T N Lindsey named commissioner with upset price set at 12000 dollars.

Commercial Tribune Frankport Barr Federal Court Capital City Street Railway T. N. Lindsey Meade

Ohio Mining Engineers Open Annual Meeting In Columbus

The Ohio Institute of Mining Engineers opened its annual meeting in Columbus at the M C A Building with 132 members and eight applicants awaiting admission. Papers ranged from compressed air locomotion to coal fields and mine fires with W M Pearce of the United Mine Workers presenting on the humane side of mining. An excursion to nearby mines is planned for Friday.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Ohio Institute of Mining Engineers F. A. Ray E. P. Lord Pittsburg Andrew Roy Glen Roy Guyandotte W. Va John Stoll Waukegan W. C. Pearce United Mine Workers of America

Miners End 60 Cent Pay Rise as Strike Results Drawn

TERRE HAUTH Inc operators of bituminous mines along the Vandalia road east of here demand that the men accept 55 cents, the price State miners had to accept after the eight-month strike. About 500 men have accepted, others will follow.

Commercial Tribune Terre Hauth, Inc Vandalia Road Here

Acquittal Follows Lynching Threat in Feltner Case

In Middlesboro Kentucky on January 20 W H Garnett a Black man faced charges of assault and murder of Miss Polly Feltner in Leslie County. He was acquitted by the examining court at Hyden as a mob of 600 gathered to lynch him until 100 deputies were sworn in to defend the prisoner. No clew to the assailant exists.

Commercial Tribune Middlesboro W. H. Garnett Polly Feltner Leslie County Hyden Garnett

Witchcraft scare grips Richfield Center Ohio

Richfield Center, a village seventeen miles south of Toledo, faces a witchcraft scare with seventeen families afflicted and about thirty people near death. Victims report sleepless nights and skeletal declines while some claim black cats pursue them. A. M. Miller, a local victim, reports the situation. animals also show symptoms. Doctors attribute the illness to natural causes linked to unsanitary conditions.

Toledo Richfield Center Here A. M. Miller

Deserted Bride Ends Honeymoon in Atlanta

Atlanta dated January 2 reports William H. Davis vanished days after marrying Miss Laura Fairall in Cincinnati on December 13. Davis later revealed a prior wife and children in England, leaving his young bride to grieve as authorities search for him. Miss Fairall remains in Atlanta awaiting guidance from her family.

Atlanta William H. Davis Collier Connolly Davis Laura Fairall England Cincinnati Trumbull Lee

Caldwell Advertised Leads to Kentucky Wedding

In Cincinnati a farmer Mr A B Caldwell placed an advertisement seeking a correspondent. Miss Julia Todd answered the ad and the couple wed in Caldwell's visit to Richmond Kentucky. The bride is the last of twin sisters famed in the area for beauty. her sister Sallie Todd recently wed a rancher in Myensburg Montana under a similar romance.

Commercial Tribune Richmond Cincinnati A. B. Caldwell Green County Julia Todd Frank Todd Caldwell Miss Todd Sallie’Todd Myersburg Mont

Miss Overman Enlists in Pittsburg Hope Mission

Miss Mattie Overman, famed earlier in the Browne ecclesiastical trial in San Francisco, has enrolled as a worker in Pittsburg s Hope Mission. Influenced by the Florence Crittenton Mission of Los Angeles she was converted last summer and has since devoted herself to mission work.

Pittsburg Mattie Overman C. O. Browne San Francisco Hope Florence Crittenton Los Angeles Cal

Surveyors Elect Officers and Choose Columbus as Next Meeting Site

At the Ohio Society of Surveyors and Civil Engineers session in Columbus on January 20, officers were elected. President is Colonel G. B. Innis of Columbus, Vice President F. F. Celarius of Dayton, and Secretary Treasurer Prof. C. N. Brown of Columbus. Columbus was selected as the next meeting site.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Ohio Society of Surveyors and Civil Engineers G. 8. Innis F. F. Celarius Dayton C. N. Brown

Cincinnati Actor Buried

The body of James Y. Gordon Jr. was buried in Portsmouth, Ohio, after dying in New York City on Monday. He was the youngest son of James Y. Gordon of the Methodist Book Concern in Cincinnati.

Commercial Tribune Portsmouth, CO James Y. Gordon, Jr New York City James Y. Gordon Methodist Book Concern Cincinnati

Smallpox Reported in Greensburg Two Cases Confirmed

Two genuine smallpox cases are reported in Greensburg Indiana with one patient Mrs Chas Davis involved. Health officials note the outbreak is limited and monitor contacts for spread.

Commercial Tribune Greensburg Ind Chas Davis

Cuban Insurgents Crush Spanish Camp Near Melena de Sur

On a Havana steamer report, 400 Cubans under Colonel Sanchez rout 600 Spanish troops at Melena de Sur. Spanish fortifications fall, 100+ killed or wounded. insurgents pursue, capture officers, and threaten Captain Felix Des Grastia with swift trial. Women suffer brutalities. locals welcome the rebels.

Commercial Tribune Key West Havana Jose Mirando Melena de Sur Sanchez Maceo Felix Des Grastia Alcade

Lee Denies Duel with Congressman Money in Havana

Havana January 20 General Lee United States Consul General dismissed sensational US rumors of a duel with Congressman Money over past conversations. He said Money and I both had a belly full of fight in the last war and added he sent no message to Secretary Olney. The death of Henry Delgado and efforts to repatriate his body follow.

Havana General Lee United States Congressman Money Money Olney Henry Delgado New York Mail and Express

Jury rejects claim against Gibbons in filibuster case

In Jacksonville Florida Judge Locke denied a report that grand jurors asked him to bar Assistant District Attorney Cromwell Gibbons from their room over claims he was paid by the Spanish Government to prosecute Cuban filibusters. He said none of the jurors asked for such a purpose.

Commercial Tribune Jacksonville Fla Cincinnati

American Reporter Henry Delgado Dies in Havana Hospital

Consul General Lee reports Henry Delgado, a correspondent for the New York Mail and Express, died in a Havana hospital from an abdominal abscess. He had been a prisoner there, but received the best available care after the case was brought to attention.

Washington Lee State Department Henry Delgado New York Mail and Express Havana Delgado

Kidnapping of William Walker Near Terre Haute

Five masked men abducted William Walker at midnight breaking into a house. Walker, a participant in Henry Noll’s divorce trial, had been threatened with lynching. He escaped after being held in the country with a rope around his neck and returned to the city by noon.

Commercial Tribune Tprre Haute Ind William Walker Walker Henry Noll Walke

Bishops Meet in New Orleans to Expand Church Work

The House of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church gathered in New Orleans to review work and plan expansion. Attendees included Benjamin F. Lee from Ohio and Ontario, Moses B. Salter from Tennessee, and Bishop Arnett from Indiana.

New Orleans House of Bishops M. E. Church Benjamin F. Lee Ohio Ontario Moses B. Salter Tennessee Arnett Indiana

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