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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1916
Page
1
A stark plea urges robust defense funding now to avert larger costs later. The speech emphasizes preparedness and national security, warning that delaying investment could threaten the country’s safety and strategic position.
Minority Leader James Robert Mann called for nonpartisan support of U S military buildup urging a standing army of 260000 to 590000 men, stronger coast defenses and a capable navy. He framed preparedness as an emergency, not party politics, while noting costs now could avert larger bills later.
Ohio Democrats near their State convention face a dilemma over supporting President Wilson. They weigh pledging delegates to a dummy favorite son to align with the Baltimore platform while keeping Wilson’s renomination plausible. Figures like Baker and Cox are floated, with Bryan's role as second choice adding to the debate amid fears of a legal challenge to the Sprague redistricting referendum.
Renick W. Dunlap resigns as Secretary of the Ohio State Board of Agriculture. George A. Stauffer of Ottawa is elected successor. James W. Fleming resigns as State Fair manager with no immediate replacement. Controversy since Dunlap’s accession prompts coordinated exit plans for March 1. Governor discussed the dispute with the board late into the night. Stauffer is Ottawa editor with farm interests and Republican committee member.
President Wilson asked Majority Leader Kitchin to speed up House work and discussed strategy with leaders from both chambers for swift passage of key measures. He aims to adjourn by June before conventions as Senate debates on defense, shipping, tariff and revenue loom.
Washington January 25 Senator Sheppard warned that failure to prepare for contingencies leads to humiliation and defeat. He argued the Monroe doctrine faces growing opposition in Europe and cited Mexican border turmoil and insufficient southern defense as errors. He urged strengthening land and sea forces to ensure fair treatment at seas and ports.
The United States navy’s first war seaplane, touted by raiders as the fastest constructed for aero marine service, was shipped from Marblehead Massachusetts to the Pensacola Florida trial grounds. It is designed to reach eighty miles per hour and carry a 1,000 pound load for four hours if specifications are met.
Special Dispatch reports that the city of Cincinnati completed its argument for lower suburban line fares before the U S Supreme Court. City Solicitor Charles A Groom attended, but Constant Southworth delivered the main city argument. The case also involved Lawrence Maxwell and Alfred C Cassatt for the opposing interests.
Cleveland January 25. Italy likely to refrain from interfering with the plan to bring Louis Bianchetti to trial late in February. Attorney J V Zottarelli says Italy cannot claim supreme jurisdiction over alien Italians in this country under the treaty. Women’s sympathy grows as several visitors come to see Bianchetti at the jail, including a mysterious fashionably dressed woman. He greets visitors politely and speaks little, showing irritation at the attention.
F W Wakefield of San Francisco reports mass deaths among German and Austrian POWs in Siberia. He says in Tohita camp 300 had died by exposure, with 38 000 prisoners in tatters and hundreds of thousands across Siberia. He urges aid to avert further deaths.
Secretary Lansing with President Wilson's approval informed Count von Bernstorff that Washington rejected Germany's latest Lusitania negotiation proposal as partly unsatisfactory during a late State Department conference.
Francisco Villa and about 1000 men were reported located in Santa Clara Canyon on the Terrazas ranch about forty five miles west of Chihuahua City. Local officials doubted the force size, estimating Villa could have only a few hundred men.
Representatives Longworth and Allen of Cincinnati and Gordon of Cleveland opposed the good roads bill that would spend 25 million dollars yearly on road building with local matching funds. Gard Fess Key Cooper and Crosser were not recorded. Longworth argued the treasury cannot support reckless expenditure despite claimed balances.
Thirty-three defendants in the night rider trials pleaded guilty in New Madrid Missouri. Each was sentenced to six months imprisonment and paroled on good behavior. Two additional defendants pled guilty and were paroled with the others. Eighteen previously disposed of faces penitentiary sentences that may be paroled by the judge. The group aimed to force lower rent and higher wages.
Providence Jan 25 testimony opened in the Mohr murder trial of Elizabeth F Mohr and two Negroes. Prosecution shown the widow sought custodianship of Dr C Franklin Mohr's property and administratrix role on the day he died. Cross exam revealed usual filing of custodianship petitions to protect property. A second custodianship petition listed Charles M Mohr of Baltimore. first petition omitted him. State with one more witness before it rests. defense to open tomorrow.
In East London on January 25 a special cable report says Lord Selborne, head of the Board of Agriculture, insists Britain must employ women on farms to avert a food shortage as munition plants and conscription remove men. The concern centers on maintaining farming output to feed the country during war.
At Bristol on January 25 the British Labour movement will set its war policy at a historic conference led by MP William Crawford Anderson. Over two million Labour members including about 30,000 Socialists will weigh antiwar and anti conscription sentiments as dock workers plan a key resolution on recruitment and government cooperation. The Women's Labour League backs anti military service and international arbitration, while the Lords pass the second reading of the military service bill.
British forces in Mesopotamia suffer a severe setback near Kut El Amara with estimates of about three thousand British dead after a six hour fight. Turkish losses are said to be lighter. A one day truce was sought to bury the dead.
President Wilson backs a nonpartisan tariff commission to study duties, with a bill to create it soon in Congress. The panel would resemble the Taft commission, gather data, and forward findings but not issue recommendations, reflecting Democratic pressure from the North and West. The White House also noted he favored using the Federal Trade Commission for tariff duties.
In Frankfort on January 25 the statewide prohibition measure failed 20 to 14 in the Kentucky Senate after hours of debate. A motion to pass it on February 2 was rejected 18 to 16, amid a bitter struggle led by Senator Frost and notes on Lieutenant Governor Black. Ten new Senate bills were also introduced and two major proposals progressed.
President and Mrs. Wilson hosted a diplomatic dinner at the White House with representatives of Germany and its allies and neutral nations. Count von Bernstorff, the German ambassador, sat beside Mrs. Wilson, while Austria Hungary and Turkey were represented by charges d affaires in the absence of ambassadors.
Official information from Washington indicates Yuan Shi Kai postponed his throne ascent to avoid alienating the European peace councils. Allies prefer deferral to prevent unrest and potential foreign policy harm, as China would lack representation in the peace conferences.
The Ohio Supreme Court reversed a Hamilton County ruling and held that the American Bonding Company of Baltimore cannot recover $2,009 worth of stock bought in 1899 by the old Second National Bank of Cincinnati from Charles A. Santmeyer, trustee of the James E. Robinson estate. Santmeyer disappeared after allegedly misappropriating proceeds. The stock was property of the Robinson estate.
Archie McDearmon a grocer's clerk in Trenton Tennessee Jan 25 was sweeping when a hidden mouse triggered a powder explosion. The blast blew away his cheek and both eyes were blown out with internal injuries leaving him severely injured.
In a 281 to 81 vote the House approved the Shackleford bill authorizing 25 million dollars to extend federal aid for rural postroad construction.
The United Mine Workers of America debate no suspension of mining after current contracts expire as long as negotiations continue. After fifteen speeches eleven supported nonsuspension, the vote was postponed to tomorrow for final action. William Green praised the policy and J. W. Powderly is billed to speak.
An explosion at Du Pont Powder Company solvent recovery building in Carrey Point Delaware area injures two workers. Cause of blast under investigation and details remain unclear.
Akron, O Jan 25 Jesse Farwell 30 a tire maker is jailed awaiting trial on bigamy charges after his two wives, both shocked by the arrest, reveal details via Mrs. William Abey of Philadelphia. Farwell admits affairs with Irene Bennett who married him at Lake Silver Fair last summer.
Plans for a cooperative chain of cold storage warehouses from Kansas City to the Atlantic coast were announced by William J. Hogan of the Indiana Refrigeration Company. The holding company, to be named American Consolidated Storages, aims to start central offices in Indianapolis with Hogan as president and GM, and already includes Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Kansas City Indianapolis and Baltimore with operations expected by April 1.
The Ohio Supreme Court reduced the Hamilton County Appellate Court ruling in the Hutton Curry stock case. It held Cincinnati broker William O. Hutton must pay only the net difference after Curry’s $1,200 loss, slightly over $500, rather than $1,200. The decision adjusts Curry’s prior $700 win against his losses.
Harry K Thaw plans a move into auto sales in New York City after visiting Detroit factories. He arrived in Toledo meeting local officials and said he will open an automobile salesroom in Gotham.
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