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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1910
Page
2
The session focused on direct vote proposals for senators and on options to create a mining and metallurgy bureau. By now 468000 dollars had been allocated for this bureau, with amendments for further appropriations to be voted on when the civil bill returns. Both Houses plan to reconvene. Senate at 11 and the House at noon.
The conferees report on the river and harbors bill approves total appropriations of 51 947 718 a net cut of 745 500 from the Senate version Most cuts are small but 200 000 for Beaumont Neches canal Texas 250 000 for Beaver Dam Kentucky and 75 000 for Missouri River at Lake Contrary were struck The 50 000 for expenses of the naval navigation congress was restored and 4006 for Bridgeport Conn work was doubled The senate amendment to extend the life of the national waterways commission beyond March 4 1911 was rejected
Iowa Senator Cummins on Eve of campaigning for Iowa trip said the railroad bill as amended would receive his vote and win support from progressive Republicans. He spoke in favor of an amendment requiring railroad companies to prove rate increases at hearings, calling the bill a step forward despite flaws.
An Associated Press dispatch from Washington reports that Britain's ambassador and a U S official discussed pelagic sealing in Behring Sea. They expect a conference with United States Great Britain Russia and others next winter to pursue a treaty to ban pelagic sealing and curb seal killings in the North Pacific.
The State Department told Captain Gilmer to notify the Madriz and Estrada factions that the United States will not recognize them as lawful rulers and will deny either faction the right to seize American owned vessels or property without owner consent and compensation.
Cleveland November 31. Allegations of intoxication dominated the trial of Kohler suspended chief of the police department the civil service committee Kohler is accused of intoxication conduct in office and immorality The first witnesses testified they believed Kohler was intoxicated on election night November 3.
Pittsburg reports May 31 record low as 39 degrees at 1 p.m. with snow flurries noted this morning at the local Weather Bureau office.
Reported details outline a theory that Alma Kellner was murdered in a church, her body hidden in the sacristy hole and moved to a grave in St Johns church basement. Police expect a $1000 reward after a planned council meeting to pursue the killer.
Louisville authorities asked Cincinnati police to help locate Joseph Wendling missing since January 14 from St John s Catholic church. Alma Kellner s body was found in Louisville amid a kidnapping investigation with mysterious letters bearing a Cincinnati post office address received by the girl.
Representative Goebel returned to Washington after an ovation from New Jersey letter carriers in Newark. He spoke at a banquet advocating civil pensions hour regulations and standardizing salary grades.
Three hundred fifty coal men from Ohio Michigan and Indiana met in Toledo to merge into one organization. Officers elected include President Obert-Tate Jackson Michigan Vice President H H Deam Bluffton Indiana and Treasurer W A Gibson Upper Sandusky Ohio.
Detroit May 31 The International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers re elected for four year terms General Secretary W B Prenter of Cleveland and Assistant Grand Chief of Engineers H E Wills of Milwaukee Michael W Kadle Sedalia Mo and BD Corrigan Hillsboro Tex were named officers in the meeting
George Wells, a Budley observatory apprentice, was joked into hunting for a comet. He reportedly spotted a comet that was then confirmed by Director Prof. Boss and wired worldwide. The event earned him a place in celestial lore, but he soon quit astronomy for a grocery business in San Francisco.
Prof. H. G. Howe, 75, instructor at the University of Nevada and head of University High School, died in Reno from heat prostration. He was a native of Ohio and had been widely known in the local academic community.
The president today announced nominations for postmasters including L. C. Bene dict of Florida and D. C. Mahon of Denison, as reported from Washington on May 31.
Washington May 31 Associated Press Charles D Norton assistant secretary of the treasury of Chicago is regarded as practically certain to succeed Fred Carpenter as secretary to the president. The decision is said to have been reached by President Taft and Norton is understood to be ready to serve in any capacity Taft may request.
University directors yesterday approved President Dabney's plan to organize the medical college faculty for the coming year. Salaried chairs will be established in anatomy chemistry biology and pathology, with two faculties to handle remaining departments. Deanship to be filled. City hospital staff heads will oversee students with assistants to be named. Numerous appointments across departments listed, detailing professors instructors and clinical staff for chemistry physiology pathology anatomy medicine pediatrics dermatology surgery obstetrics gynecology ophthalmology rhinology laryngology otology and public health.
The Supreme Court today upheld the low water mark on the south bank of the Potomac as the true boundary between Maryland and West Virginia, rejecting Maryland’s claim for the high water mark.
Hamilton Ohio May 31 The Hall Cronin company contractors of Cincinnati were sued for 400 dollars by Mrs. Anna R Lewis claiming property damage during Crawford's run ditch construction.
Mrs. Ralph W. Hoyt wife of Brigadier General Hoyt commandant at Fort D A Russell died in Cheyenne after a illness of several years. The body was sent to Indianapolis tonight with General Hoyt and a military escort.
New York May 31 H R Lyon president of several Minneapolis banks and corporations was detained at the customs house on charges involving two pearl necklaces a brooch a watch and other jewelry valued at 4500. Lyon said he bought the items in Europe as a gift for his wife and offered to pay duties but the case was referred to the United States district attorney for prosecution.
The U S Supreme Court, before adjourning until October, restored fifteen corporation tax cases argued in March to the docket for re argument by a full bench. Some cases linked to constitutionality and applicability to certain organizations were set for the first Tuesday in October. The treasury will still collect the tax by July 1, with refunds if unconstitutionality is later declared.
A New York judge refused to annul Ferdinand Pinney Earle and Julia Kuttner Harle marriage saying a Venice ceremony in 1908 must be valid under Italian law. The case challenges Earle’s claimed soul mate status and his later separation from his first wife Emilie Fischerbachert Earle. Justice Fitzgerald questioned the ceremony's legality amid timing questions.
Deputy Sheriff R Gillespie of Raleigh County was killed in Huntington during a fight at Stamford. Cap White, a black man, grabbed the deputy’s revolver as it fell and shot him twice. White was captured and taken to Beckley for safekeeping amid fears of lynching.
Seven young women received diplomas at the nurses graduation at the Jewish hospital last night. The graduates include Emma Arnsperger and Christine L. Kelly of Cincinnati Victoria Ruth Coulson and Frances Wilkinson of Leamington Canada Telay Hiscox and Nita A. Letcher of Port Perry Canada Helena H Haas of Hamilton Canada. Rabbi Grossman opened the program with a prayer. Superintendent Mary Hamer Greenwood read the annual report. Dr Robert Stewart delivered an address. David J Workum presented medals and diplomas. Rabbi Mielziner gave the benediction. The exercises drew many prominent society women and physicians.
W S Mendenhall III, vice president of the Samuel C Yatem Co, lies critically ill at 952 Marion Avenue Avondale after a three week illness. The Richmond Indiana native and Quaker inventor of major machinery and office timetables is said to have little hope for recovery.
Florence Degan age two died after scalding at 1 Central avenue. Bar Tenders Alliance Local No 68 to nominate officers at headquarters Wednesday afternoon. Sacred Heart feast observed with services by Rev Andrew Hemmergbach. Alumni reunion dinner of Ohio Miami Medical College hosted by Business Men’s Club with speeches. Telephone Co sues L P Hazen Co for $93.82 damages over damaged underground conduit in Hatter's alley.
Lincoln Neb May 31 The Associated Press reports a landmark agreement allowing traffic interchange between Nebraska independent telephone companies and the Postal Telegraph company. Forty managers from across the state attended the meeting calling it the most significant move in the wire world since the Western Union Bell merger.
A wolf escaped from a circus has killed numerous fowls in Giladstoke Avenue near Eden Park. John Gregory lost twenty nine chickens, Robert McDonogh forty four, Vincent Josken fifteen, and Joseph Carr five chickens and two Belgian hares. The animal was seen by a local woman and is described as a wolf that gnaws into coops and breaks the chickens' backs. The owners plan an armed party to hunt the intruder.
Mayor Dwyer tested Charles Jones on a charge of criminal assault on a young white woman in Norwood. Jones was bound over to the grand jury under a $1000 bond, which he refused to give. Authorities withheld the woman’s name though said she was raised in a Cincinnati institution.
Central Labor Council ordered circulation of petitions calling on the city council to pass the Reynolds ordinance No seat No fare for street cars. Petitions will be circulated in workshops and stores throughout the city. Mrs Grout resigned as chief manager of the Labé league due to sickness.
A crowded docket features Charles Finley facing second degree murder charges after a Cottage Grove stabbing June 28 1909 near his home. Others, including Walter Brothers and Mary Curry, face robbery and divorce actions with courts issuing sentences and rulings. Probate and insolvency matters, receivers appointed, and numerous civil suits round out a busy legal week in the county.
Court filings listed in the record show multiple civil actions including damages claims and enjoinment requests. Names such as Robinson, Barret, John, Alfred K., and Diehl appear amid references to City of Cincinnati and various defendants and plaintiffs.
The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed the lower court in the Hamilton county case of John Leverone against Sanford Brown, receiver, involving an assessment in the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Mutual Insurance company. Other decisions listed affirmations, reversals, and settlements across counties including Lucas, Belmont, Adams, Ross, Williams, and more, with various motions and orders noted.
The steel steamer D. M. Saunders of the Gilchrist line from Cleveland ran aground on Gull Rock at the extreme entrance of Keweenaw Point, Calumet Michigan. The Portage Canal lifesaving crew responded as the seventy-foot Hebard noted the Saunders high out of water with heavy seas.
The Memorial Day committee will consider action expressing its views on the withdrawal of Ensign Wuest from the parade. Wuest departed for Annapolis yesterday. Friends regret the incident but say military regulations compelled the action. Lieutenant Charles Bean, temporarily filling, returned to the city with no comment.
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