12 Jul 1899
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1899
Page
1
In Taylor’s grip opponents count noses and see themselves 100 short. Eleventh District congressman nominee to be honored by Kentucky Republicans in a party event signaling leadership ambitions.
Lexington dispatch says the State Central Committee chose Boering as Temporary Chairman and Hampton as Secretary with Denny likely Permanent Chairman. Deboe and Taylor discussed compromise as Yerkes boosts, while colored voters intensify opposition to Taylor and threaten a convention revolt to push Yerkes or another candidate.
At midnight four candidates are named for nationwide races in Kentucky with Taylor for Governor Marshall for Lieutenant Governor Long for Auditor and Finley for Secretary of State. Rumors swirl about Slack and Ramsey in Attorney General race while Miller and Heverin clash in the Fourth District. Delegates Covington Newport and Frankfort leaders compete for influence as convention activity intensifies.
In Lexington on July 11 Republican leaders debated the nominee as General Taylor led in delegates but pressure grew to replace him with a more party-identifable candidate likely to energize the campaign.
The Pension Committee of the Grand Army of the Republic led by Colonel R V Brown visits Commissioner Evans office in Washington to inspect the Pension Bureau. The panel, aided by expert staff, will review the entire system and report findings with reform recommendations if needed, remaining in the capital for several days.
Five bids for the Toledo gas plant were not accepted tonight as the council postponed action for a week. Bids ranged from sale to lease to partial sale, including a $300000 plant with profits funneled to a sinking fund until paid, then transfer to the city.
In Bielefeld Germany a new tablet commemorating Emperor William IIs 1897 speech to National labor is unveiled. The Kaiser telegraphs plans to fund a statue of the Great Elector for Berlin to symbolize an inflexible will and resolve in pursuing right despite opposition.
In Austin on July 11, not less than 20 000 hungry men women and children in the flooded district were fed by charity today. Governor Sayers urged calling a special session for relief to the people as the situation showed improvement.
The American line steamer Paris is now clear of rocks after salvagers moved her 150 yards and shifted eastward. Tow lines prepare to move her to Falmouth Harbor as divers work. weather worsens with fog and rain. In Brazoria and Ft Bend counties flood damage screws crops and livestock, with widespread hunger and calls for relief.
Telegraph from Galveston reports 542 people rescued as floodwaters recede. Seven to fifteen feet of water covered cotton and cane plantations with some drownings and many narrow escapes. Hutchings and crew operate surfboat and borrowed boats under keepers with seven men on duty.
In Boston on July 11 Captain M. M. Dyer of the Baltimore and Secretary Irving Winslow of the Anti-Imperialist League sparred over the Philippine issue. Dyer blamed anti imperialists for prolonging the war and Winslow fired back with a letter in response to the captain’s remarks made after his Manila arrival.
Chicago reports show P D Armour & Co and P D Armour facing heavy personal property assessments for non filed schedules. Armour & Co is assessed at 2 million, Armour personally at 1 million, with 50 percent penalty. Pullman estate valued at 1.4 million and Mrs Pullman at 100 thousand, Frank O Lowden at 500 thousand.
Washington says no official notification from Belgian or other authorities about a royal visit to Newport this summer. The report of a King of Belgium touring Newport is denied by officials abroad and at home.
Frank Steinway of Braddock and Miss Julia Ley of Allegheny married in Covington after meeting at Cincinnati Saengerfest. The groom, a roller at Pittsburg Wire Works of the American Steel and Wire Company, Braddock Ninth street, and the bride, 23, comes from a prominent Allegheny family. They attended the fest and hosted a dinner at their home yesterday.
By presidential direction the new military post near Spokane Washington is named Ft Wright to honor General George Wright. Wright, a former Ninth Infantry colonel and brigadier general of volunteers, defeated Indian bands on Spokane plains on September 5 1858 and died July 30 1865 in the Brother Jonathan wreck while traveling to command the Department of Columbia.
Albert Smith, a middle aged Black man, was hanged in Harrisburg Pa for the murder of his wife by poison about a year ago. He had begun paying attention to other women and was suspected after Annie Winston, who had killed her husband similarly, reported the crime. Winston was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to twenty years in the penitentiary.
The Civic Class of New Albany urges merchants and foreign advertisers to stop using women's faces in ads. Members say advertising demeans women and invites ridicule. The group plans broader action with other city clubs and asks stores to let female clerks quit at 6 pm this summer.
The Navy Department sent Admiral Dewey the Congressional medal commemorating the Manila Bay battle. The medal is identical to others issued to the fleet except for the engraved name on the edge.
Fog and a falling barometer hinder rescue as Captain Watkins and twenty crew remain aboard the liner. Pumps cope with water though rising seas threaten more danger. cotton brokers report large losses, with forecasts of over 500,000 bales valued at about 10 million dollars. The governor confirms reports of substantial property loss in flood districts.
The President issued an order extending American flag privileges and protection to ships owned by residents of Puerto Rico and the Philippines at the time of the ratification treaty exchange. The measure covers all such vessels.
Galveston dispatch reports the flood crest receded and waters subsided from Waco to Velasco. Efforts continue to distribute food clothing and medicine while planing substitute crops for six months. Rail lines Missouri Kansas & Texas and Southern Pacific seek to cross the river with repairs. Gulf Colorado & Santa Fe faced greater challenges.
In Warsaw Indiana on July 11 Company 4 held its first annual reunion a year after mustering into service. It was the only Indiana unit in the Spanish War with twenty five members present and a permanent organization formed. A letter from Brigadier General Greely Chief Signal Officer was read. Regular reunions will be held hereafter.
In Rome on July 11 Cardinal Tedolfo Met tel,Vice Chancellor of the Holy Roman Church, raised to the cardinalate in 1808, died today aged ninety three.
Elias Hatfield, the young outlaw who killed Doc Ellis, surrendered to Governor Atkinson and Private Secretary Boggs in Gray. Crowds gathered as he crossed the Tug River from Kentucky, shook hands with the Governor, and was taken to Huntington for protection amid Ellis' supporters' bitterness.
London July 11 The Filipino junta deny writing to US Ambassador Choate and say they were invited to July 4 embassy receptions but did not attend as non citizens. Choate confirms receipt of a letter from a junta member but says no invitation or communication about the Fourth of July reception occurred.
In Bridgeport Ohio Louis Crissmer aged 50 entered a water well after warning foul gas was present and was found dead five minutes later from suffocation.
Marion Tague 40, a wealthy farmer, was struck by a east-bound C M V passenger train at 4 pm near New Lexington Ohio. He had been drinking and slept on a tie at the tunnel mouth three miles east. He was taken to Zanesville Hospital with fatal injuries. his widow is a Cincinnati niece of James Mullen and inherits a sizable legacy.
Paul DePaul a five year old Italian resident of Armour avenue worked with a steel hook in an alley behind Indiana avenue near Fiftieth street. The live electric wire buried in garbage struck by his hook caused sparks and his death.
Alfred G. Vanderbilt second son of Cornelius Vanderbilt plans a world tour leaving Newport on July 2% with three companions Douglass Corcoran Ernest Iselin and William H Burden. A farewell reception at Oakland Farm will be held Saturday for the cottage colony youths.
London reports a syndicate has subscribed 10000 pounds to prosecute the Druce claim to the Dukedom of Portland with another 10000 expected. The Pall Mall Gazette notes arrangements are complete for the additional subscription.
Senator Goebel signals potential support for McLean regarding Tarvin Bryan, with concerns voiced about the case and its political implications.
A statewide Democratic meeting in Frankfort disclosed tensions between Goebel supporters and Bryan backers. Judge Tarvin wrote a letter urging unwavering support for the Chicago platform 1896 and Bryan’s candidacy, while lessons from Columbus aimed to line Kentucky with national party aims.
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