German Steamer Takes Supplies From Italian Port
Diplomatic fencing is expected before settlement as a German steamer removes supplies from an Italian port amid tensions. Kruger is not expected to be caught in the maneuvers.
23 Jul 1899
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1899
Page
1
Diplomatic fencing is expected before settlement as a German steamer removes supplies from an Italian port amid tensions. Kruger is not expected to be caught in the maneuvers.
London reports on the Transvaal peace conference with Chamberlain pressing a seven year franchise. Italy Germany and France rebuff arms shipments to the Transvaal and Portugal’s sale to Britain looms. Dreyfus case renews as French sentiment grows. British civil service economy reduces clerical staff and postal workers plan a Derby meeting.
The Carroll County Democratic Convention in Carrollton selected officers for November: Probate Judge W. E. Bailey Auditor Robert V. Brothers Treasurer John C. Allman Sheriff Thomas J. Shaw long term George Leyda short term Frank H. Robinson Infirmary Director A. B. Baker State Delegates L. B. Hall George Barrick John Rutledge Resolutions endorsed Colonel Kilbourne for Governor, opposing ex Mayor Rice of Stark County.
Police faced a surge in unrest. troops were placed on duty as cars began operating under military control amid the crisis. Authorities admitted they were powerless to cope with the escalating situation and sought additional support.
Five hundred troops are on alert as Cleveland faces near martial law over street railway strikes. Nonunion workers and union leaders clash with police and National Guard while arbitration talks stall. Dewey backs McKinley in Trieste as unrest continues in Ohio.
Rose Coghlan the actress filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U S District Court under the name Rosamond Maria Sullivan. The petition lists assets of 250 limited to clothing and a theatrical wardrobe with few dresses and wigs. Debts total about 15 000 in judgments.
Robert G. Ingersoll's funeral will be private with burial at Sleepy Hollow or Woodlawn. No will or fortune is known. condolences flood in as President Calloway offers railroad service for funeral trains amid lingering grief.
Adjutant General Axline says Cleveland’s street railway strike will be met without Gov. Cox sending in troops. Four Fifth Infantry companies plus naval reserves and cavalry are on duty, with additional Cleveland units and a Berea company ready. Arms and supplies are being stocked, and 4000 National Guard members are equipped for duty. Axline can mobilize two regiments into Cleveland within six hours if needed.
In Columbus on July 22 three candidates for the late District Factory Inspector James 4 Armstrong’s seat were named. The hopefuls are Robert Bell a painter and decorator Geo L Kuhlman assistant building inspector in Cincinnati for twelve years and David Fiaber a carpenter. Action likely when the Governor returns next week.
The street railway men's strike in Brooklyn is over and the surface railroad time schedules are now practically restored across the city and suburbs.
New York July 22 The Manhattan strike is nearly over with cars running on regular schedules and no disturbances reported. About twenty striking workers who did not join violent demonstrations returned to work this morning.
Gill Prather 25, drunken quarrel ending on a Paint Lick railroad track left Robert Burton fatally wounded in the bowels. Burton, not a drinker, died or is dying per doctors. Prather jailed by Deputy Sheriff Ward in Garrard County.
Jackson Mississippi July 22 Returns from Mississippi primaries show Governor McLaurin leading with 82 instructed votes against 88 for Private John Allen. With 18 counties yet to vote he is assured of 18 more votes and can contend in doubtful counties for the United States Senate seat.
Anderson Ind July 22 Captain Kenneth M Burr of this city has been appointed Captain in the forces recruiting for service in the Philippines He received a telegram of congratulations from Senator C W Fairbanks and was championed by Colonel W T Durbin from his local company L prior service in the Spanish War.
A largely attended nonpartisan meeting in the Mayor's Office plans a reception for General Alger’s homecoming. Citizens express esteem for the Secretary of War as they organize the event.
In Akron Ohio three men Daniel Callahan Andrew Povolnek and John Josky were buried by a thousand ton clay collapse at the Buckeye Sewer Pipe Company bank east of the city. The bodies were dug out by afternoon with one more man possibly missing and a coroner to order further search.
The third committee of the International Peace Conference adopted Article 9 as amended and approved articles 36 to 56, approving the arbitration scheme. Count Nigra praised M Bourgeois for leadership. The committee will reconvene Tuesday then plenary to accept the scheme, with final end expected by late next week.
Adjutant General Corbin announced that all commissions in the volunteer army have been issued or disposed of. He stated that five hundred commissions have been issued or prepared, leaving no further appointments to be made in the volunteer army.
Elihu Root accepts a government role at a salary of 8000 dollars, sacrificing his law practice valued at 50000 dollars annually to serve in public service. The move signals a shift from private work to federal duty.
President McKinley welcomed Elihu Root's acceptance of the War Department post after a period of uncertainty. Root sacrifices about $50,000 yearly in private practice for an $8,000 cabinet salary, with duties to begin after the president's lake trip. He brings long national service, legal leadership, and Republican ties to a cabinet already focused on war policy and Philippines troop movements.
A vigorous attack on the Van Wyck forces marked Mrs Roosevelt's top lieutenant in the battle against Boss Croker and Judge Van Wyck, highlighting a sharp political clash in New York politics.
The Duke and Duchess of Sutherland hosted a reception this week marking the house warming of the Anglo American League now with branches in Manchester Birmingham Glasgow Edinburgh and other cities. A committee on international law will be formed including Prof. James Brice and Sir Frederick Pollock to study US Britain disputes and propose terms for settlement.
The Italian government filed a formal complaint through Chargé dAffaires to the Governor of Louisiana, demanding a full investigation and protection after five Italians were lynched in Tallulah, Louisiana. Secretary Hay ordered prompt inquiry and heightened protection for Italians in the area.
A Tallulah dispatch reports five Italians lynched yesterday in Madison Parish. They had lived in the area for years and all had filed declarations to become citizens, with some having applied for naturalization papers.
The Fanfulla laments the lynching of Italians in Tallulah Louisiana and past incidents. It criticizes the U S government for not curbing fanatical prejudice and calls on the Italian Government to seek an official explanation and redress.
A tramp accosted the adopted boy of farmer William Clymer on a milk run to the Catawba creamery. He forced a virulent liquid from a rubber tube into the boy’s face, burning him but not injuring the eyes. A posse pursued the suspect.
Huntington dispatch reports B F Irvin shot and killed Jas Ford at Thacker near Keystone while both were intoxicated. Irvin is under arrest.
Thirty six Italians are elevated to cardinal, signaling Italian influence in the Vatican. Archbishop Elder appears among American proponents of church Americanization as divisions widen in the United States Catholic hierarchy.
In Rome since Leo XIII, the Sacred College is shown to be dominated by Italian Cardinals as Italian influence grows. US clergy factions including Jesuits and Sulpicians clash over national church goals, canonizations, and education, sparking debate on papal power and church governance.
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