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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1909
Page
3
President Taft honors regular army dead at Gettysburg while praising the army as essential to national defense. He recalls battles from 1812 to the Philippine campaigns, argues against reduced forces, and lauds officer corps and soldiers who served on the field.
Senate heatedly debated tariff changes led by lemon duties and meat rates. Representative Root attacked lemon protections while Aldrich pressed for higher staples like starch and peppers, with multiple amendments approved and a near quorum at roll call.
The D R K Staats-Verbund state convention opens in St Joseph's church with 120 Ohio society delegates attending. Mayor Straub gives a welcome, Bishop church presides over ceremonies, and Henry Weber of Cincinnati serves as state president with C A Miller of Cleveland among speakers.
In Cleveland on May 81 a man named Fred Daniels, described as a Negro, told his mother he would be killed to end the mania and then slashed her throat with a razor, likely causing a fatal wound.
A special Columbus Commercial Tribune report notes that Oklahoma voters Saturday approved creating Harmon County. The decision followed a local election amid sentiment for organizing the new county from parts of surrounding territories.
A letter said to be President Taft's first authoritative statement on conserving national resources was received by A W Shaw in Chicago. It urges comprehensive improvement of waterways, soil and forest preservation, curbing private monopolies on navigable streams, and keeping coal lands government controlled. The note argues resource conservation is vital to the United States and to American business now and for future generations.
Washington on May 31 reports from Army Signal Corps officers say Zeppelin flights arouse public interest in strengthening the nation’s military readiness. They believe the sightings will spur support for officers and devices aiding defense efforts.
In Alexandria Virginia on May 1 a man identified as Walter Shéite was murdered. The trial concluded with a guilty verdict for the defendant who faced first degree murder charges and a possible life sentence.
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