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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1909
Page
11
Albert Esberger awoke to a kitchen intrusion, fired two shots through a window, killing one man who fell to the ground. A companion escaped. Police searched the area for the second burglar as a blood trail led away from the residence.
President Taft pressed Alaskan gold keys in the White House signal to launch the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition in Seattle. The open day featured parades, naval and military salutes, a large faculty of officials and guests, and ceremonies marking the fairgrounds first full day of activity.
In Indianapolis on June 1 Judge Anderson weighed whether The Indianapolis News founders Delav van Smith and Charles B. Williams should be moved to Washington for trial on charges of criminal libel over an article alleging graft in the Panama Canal purchase. The defense called Ernest I. Lewis to testify that he had no directives from editors about the Panama dispatches.
Unrest tops city headlines as a street car strike nears a peak, with police warning of stern action and saloons allowed to stay open overnight. Labor leaders from the International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen and International Electricians Union announce a monster demonstration and a building trades parade expected to mobilize up to 40,000 workers in Philadelphia.
The May statement shows the treasury deficit around 5.45 million and fiscal year deficit likely well below 112 million. Working balance remains short of needs. officials may use depository banks to cover cash gaps. Customs receipts rose over 8 million year over year. internal revenue up over 1 million. May disbursements exceed last year by about 4 million with rises in pensions and public works.
The Supreme Court today upholds the right of elites to pursue retrial and secure damages in injuries cases from Cincinnati matters. Several appeals are described including damages awarded to Leale Boggs and others, with multiple cases affirmed or remanded for further action.
Chicago June 1 Dr Haldane Cleminson booked for murder in the slaying of his wife. The decedent’s stomach was placed in the hands of experts for morphine tests while detectives probed a claimed burglary and hidden silverware. The case drew wide interest due to the couple’s youth and prominence.
President Taft opened the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition in Seattle at 3 p.m. in the East Room with a gold key, amid diplomats and officials. He sent a greeting praising Northwest courage and enterprise and the expo’s aims to develop Alaska’s resources and Pacific trade. Senator Piles delivered a formal reply on behalf of the exposition.
FE Thomas, business agent of the Structural Iron Workers Union, was indicted on perjury charges today in Chicago. The case highlights intra union disputes and legal action against labor officials.
In Columbus June 1 defense attacks the veracity of Cannon the star witness for the state in the bribery case of Stanley Rhoads a club man and former director Charles Burr Judge Kinkaid refuses to remove the case from the jury and allows no further argument citing sufficient proof of a conspiracy to bribe officials Burr the director of public service will testify he paid no money to favor the Cleveland Trinidad Paving Company or its bid.
Officials from six states met at Wheeling to discuss a plan of action to avert further clashes between shipowners and labor, with Mr. Low chairing the conference. Arbitrators from Ohio New York Michigan Illinois and Indiana attended as state boards prepared a unified proposal.
In Washington on June 1 former Sheriff Shipp and others faced contempt charges before the Supreme Court. The court postponed sentencing to allow petitions for rehearing. The crowded corridor drew attention from attorneys and lawmakers including a Tennessee delegation amid protests over admissions discrimination.
J ess e Fietcher a wealthy retired businessman from Indianapolis and California traveler, aged about 500 years in appearance, shot himself in his room at the Turtle Lake club in Montgomery county near Alpena Michigan. He had been in ill health and death occurred last night. His companions included George N. Pierce and Harry New.
Des Moines court verdict reports a white assailant named Junkes in Centerville accused of striking a choir singer. Adjutant General Logan of Des Moines indicated no militia was needed after the verdict.
In Pasadena on June 1 Mrs A S Wilson of Los Angeles slipped on Mount Wilson trail and grabbed her husband as they fell sixty feet into a rocky canyon. Both were knocked unconscious and taken to a nearby ranch house for aid. The man’s body bore a single identifying mark “82 BOW” stamped on his hat band.
Hopkineville Kentucky residents announce a celebration for Jefferson Day marking the 101st birthday. The event features local tributes and community activities organized by the Citizens group with support from the Tribune.
June 1 Berlin reports say U S senators accuse German officials of trying to influence U S legislation by providing wage figures. The claim, cited in State Department communications, stirs concern at interior and foreign offices as Germany’s wage data are contested against industrial costs and tariff aims.
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