Street Car Franchise Guarded Against Threats and Legislation
Officials of the Cincinnati Traction Company dismiss rumors of relinquishing the franchise. They say the Bigelow bill would be challenged in court and that a lease with the Consolidated Street Railway Company binds the leasing company to defend the franchise. Traction executives insist current positions are secure.
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Old Street Railways
Cincinnati Traction Company
Tion
Bigelow
Traction Company
Old Street Railway Company
Cincinnati Consolidated Street Railway Company
Consolidated Street Railway Company
Amendment to jury bill sparks bitter Ohio senate debate
In Columbus Ohio on January 30 the senate debated an amendment by Senator Jung of Cincinnati changing jury verdicts from nine to ten members. The clash centered on progressive principles with Hillenkamp condemning the measure as too rapid. Jung defended progressivism and clarified it is not inherently socialist. The bill passed after President Nichols ruled a question out of order.
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Turkey
Armed Highwaymen Rob Two Express Messengers Near Riverside
Two masked white men robbed Herbert Foster and driver Raymond Molloy on Vaughn road near Delhi pike at 4 15 pm yesterday, taking 1000 in cash 6000 in money orders and 2000 in checks. The satchel with money and checks lay under the seat as the attackers ordered them from the buggy. Foster valued at 47 Findlay street and Molloy at Sixth street and Freeman avenue. They had spent the day collecting receipts from down river express suboffices and were returning to the main office when ambushed.
Mrs Bigelow Stricken and Committed to State Hospital
Mrs Margaret Bigelow wife of Ohio House member Herbert Bigelow from Hamilton County was committed to Columbus State Hospital by Judge Black after a second mental breakdown linked to her baby’s death years ago. Doctors Baldwin and Stockton evaluated her. she had previously suffered ill health after the infant’s fall. She led Cincinnati’s Central Suffrage committee and was an Oberlin graduate and physician.
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Columbus, O
Margaret Bigelow
Herbert
Uncle Sam seeks xylotomy assistant in forest service
Washington January 30. The Civil Service Commission regretted the appeal for a xylotomy assistant demanding a college professor level candidate and German mastery for a $1000 yearly salary. Applicants struggled with the odd term and the exam’s broad science and linguistics requirements. The clerical staff spent hours explaining the obscure role and its duties.
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Washington
Forest Service
Civil Service Commission
Mother of Becker Kept In Ignorance
Special dispatch reports Mrs Anna Becker a 90 year old Long Island resident receives daily letters from her son former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker now on death row at Sing Sing. She remains unaware of his conviction for Herman Rosenthal murder believing he is in a hospital, as readers read aloud to her due to illiteracy. She and his wife Mrs Becker play out a quiet grim drama unseen by the public.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Anna Becker
Long Island
Charles Becker
Sing Sing
Court of ‘Appeals
Herman Rosenthal
Calla
McNicholas Waives Extradition Over Mail Fraud Charge
Boston January 30. James H. McNicholas, indicted in Cleveland for fraudulent use of the mails, agrees to waive extradition and return to Cleveland tomorrow. Postal Inspector Gray says McNicholas admitted his identity and gave a full statement of alleged mining stock frauds.
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Boston
Mass
James H. McNicholas
Cleveland
Gray
McNicholas
Robbers Stole Roof Of One Room Chicago Home
Chicago residents report a curious theft as K A Williams says thieves took the roof from his single room house. He notes the rain risk to his furniture after just renewing the roof with new timber. The incident reflects unusual urban crime during the winter.
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Chicago
K. A
Williams
Saddlery tariff cut urged by solon despite makers
Braxton Campbell for National Saddlery Association told the Ways and Means Committee in Washington that a 20 percent tariff on saddlery and harness is fair to both producer and consumer. Chairman Underwood signaled opposition to a prohibitive tariff while noting downward revision is favored. The hearing touched on tariffs and import restrictions, with multiple speakers including bird protection advocates.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Braxton W. Campbell
Cincinnati
National Saddlery Association
Ways and Means Committee
House
Underwood
Taft
Payne
New York
National Association ‘of Audubon Societies
Wiliam T. Hornaday
New York Zoological Society
Miss Hassler Under Fire In $500000 Damage Suit
INDIANAPOLIS Ind Jan 30 The first defense witness in the $500000 damage suit by Gertrude W Hassler against Carl G Fisher contradicted claims their portraits were used together in advertising The model was his wife and he had never seen Hassler The defense later questioned mortality tables but the judge admitted them Hassler testified about attempts to secure settlements and payments with Fisher including calls and a telephone exchange with Mrs Fisher revealing friction over settlement efforts
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Ind
Gertrude W. Hassler
Carl G. Fisher
Charles Champ
Evanston, Nee
Champ
Hassier
Miss Hassier
Chicago
Fisher
C. G
Miss Hassler
Mrs. Fisher
Tariff Schedule Shifts Hint At Looming Duty Reduction
Report notes a today exam indicating likely broad cuts in duties on boots and shoes. Some majority leaders expect a move to place these articles on the free list as the sundries schedule and miscellaneous tariff ideas are reviewed.
Cincinnati Firms Fear Increased Tobacco Tax
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune reports Cincinnati cigar manufacturers and leaf tobacco dealers wiring to resist any tax rise. Longworth and Allen deny knowledge of an immediate tax increase as Ways and Means plans focus on the free list. no hearing on the tobacco tax is scheduled.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Internal Revenue
Longworth
Allen
Cincinnati
A. Davis & Co
Haas Bros
John Eckerte
Arnold Tietig & Son
Lewburger & Bros
Ollie James
Ways and Means
Tin can warning saves troops in Philippines night attack
War Department reports say tin cans hung on strings around a Philippine night camp deterred a Moro assault. Sentries 300 yards inside entanglements were alerted by the rattling sound, enabling American troops to check the stealthy attack and force a complete Moro retreat.
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Washington
Philippines
War Department
Order To Shoot Straight To Protect the Texans
Governor Colquitt of Texas ordered Captain John R. Hughes and Texas Rangers near Juarez to shoot straight if necessary and deal vigorously with foreign soldiers on Texas soil. He notified Taft and the War Department as rebels gathered near Juarez. Rangers reported skirmish with rebels, two wounded, one captured, plus horses and equipment. Additional state forces to El Paso and Sabinas were dispatched.
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Tex
O. B. Colquitt
Texas
John R. Hughes
Texas Rangers
Juarez
Mexico
Hutchings
Colquitt
Taft
War Department
Hughes
Moore
Webster
el Paso
Sabens
Desperadoes Raid Reveals Hidden Cave in Washington Ave
Seven youths arrested in St Louis basement cave beneath 3512 Washington Avenue. police Captain O Brien says the hideout may solve a spate of thefts in Laclede avenue district. Five youths asleep were taken in initial arrest. two more later. A trap door concealed the stash, with secret signs guiding access.
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Commercial Tribune
ST. Louis
Washington Avenue
Laclede Avenue
O’brien
Amos H. Brickey
Vanda Wilson
U S Troops Ordered To Do Border Patrol
El Paso Texas Jan 30 General Steever ordered all United States troops on border patrol from Fort Bliss to stand ready for active service if disorders arise along the frontier The Twenty second infantry told to stock five day rations and 200 rounds per man Rebel agents say General Orozco remains the rebel leader but hides in Mexico Salazar acts as commander in the north since Orozco disappeared Caraveo battles with rebels near Villa Ahumada as Castro arrives at Juarez with 300 guards to protect two work trains.
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Texas
Steever
United States
Fort Bliss
Twenty-second Infantry
Orozco
Mexico
Salazar
Castro
Juarez
Caraveo
Villa Ahumada
Edwards
Acapulco
Denver
San Luis
Windfall for Poor Carpenter in England Bequest
John Jewell a 46 year old carpenter from Camborne Cornwall learns he is to inherit part of a 15 million dollar English estate. He and his family arrived in Duluth twelve years ago and the uncle Richard Jewell’s death sources the fortune.
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Minn
John Jewell
Jewell
Camborne
Cornwall
England
Richard Jewell
Nagel Made Duke in Mardi Gras Ceremony
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Nagel elevated to duke by the King of the Mardi Gras in New Orleans. He is dubbed Charles, duke of the light house service, and invited to pay respects to the royal highness on February 3.
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Washington
Nagel
New Orleans
Charles
Duke
the Lighthouse Service
Final Appeal From Turkey To The Powers
The Balkan crisis nears a fresh phase as the Ottoman Porte protests the armistice denouncement while offering to cede Adrianople areas on the Maritza banks. Turkey seeks preservation of holy sites, and asks the powers to decide on Aegean islands while warning that ceding Saint shrines could fuel unrest. The note emphasizes Turkish pacific intent and the need to protect Dardanelles integrity amid European mediation efforts.
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Turkey
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Mussulman
Aegean
Dardanelles
Asia Minor
Macedonia
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