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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1898
Page
7
A discussion outlines enduring traditions of the nation after conflict, emphasizing the role of fathers and citizens in preserving values. It notes widespread support from communities and organizations for these shared expectations and duties in postwar times.
Washington dispatch argues the Philippines Puerto Rico and Cuba pose a vast policy test as war with Spain ends. It outlines factional views in Congress on holding or delaying conquest, fears of large standing armies, and Hawaii annexation moving toward quick approval.
The Building Commission rejected all bids for lots near the State House grounds. A $375,000 carboniferous limestone annex plus ground costs is planned to front on Third Street and house two courtrooms, judges rooms, clerks offices, and space for Food, Dental, Pharmacy boards, with space for state officials and a reheating system using the existing plant.
A 1893 dispatch from Ramon Carranza discusses Spanish war strategy, doubting reports that Cervera’s squadron is bottled up and arguing for peace talks to save Cuba and Puerto Rico. He notes U S naval movements, monitors, and the potential fall of Havana while warning of financial strains at home.
A party of distinguished Kentuckians visited Camp Chase on Friday evening under Colonel John Leathers to decorate Confederate graves. They traveled in Captain Peabody’s private car along the B&O, Wabash, and Louisville & Nashville lines, returning to the city last evening after a long stop at Central Union Station and boarding the newspaper train to Louisville.
Secret Service chief released a translation of a letter taken from Captain Ramon Carranza showing a Spanish spy system in the United States. The document implicates Downing as a traitor and spy for Spain, details an undercover extraction in Canada, and notes Carranza’s link to Don Jose Gomez Imay, former Marine minister.
Montreal report says Magistrate La Fontaine acquitted Detective Kellert of stealing a letter from Lt. Carranza at the late Spanish Legation residence. Kellert plans a damage suit against Carranza.
Engineer Dorsey of the Indianapolis & Vincennes Railway halted a late train at fifty mph when a dog attracted his attention. The dog led to a yellow haired toddler in a red frock near the rails. The father arrived frantic as the engine stopped ten feet from the child. no injuries reported.
Residents near August Bochman's saloon at 2736 2738 Colerain Avenue complained to police about disorder. Officers arrested Bochman for permitting minors to enter a liquor selling place and charged several youths under 18 from Georgetown York Central Bellevue and McMicken streets for entering and remaining in the premises.
Reports from Cap Haitien Haiti on June 4 indicate persistent doubt about the defeat of Dominican revolutionists at Monte Cristo. Rumors circulate that insurgents may have captured Santiago de los Caballeros on the Yaque River, 103 miles from Cap Haitien.
William Jones and James Cooley fought at Sixth and Broadway over a woman. Cooley drew a knife, cutting Jones in the back and arm. Officer Hennekes arrested Cooley who is jailed at the Mond Street Police Station for cutting to kill. Jones was hospitalized with non fatal wounds.
Washington bill passage marks $10,000,000 yearly revenue forecast. Tillman amendment imposes ten cents per four pounds on imported goods, plus four cents per barrel for adulterated flour and one cent stamp on train berth or sleeping car tickets. Debates reveal party splits. various tax provisions and bond options discussed but final vote 48 to 28.
The county commissioners authorize armory use for drill by several military and volunteer organizations. Bands and units such as Chamber of Commerce Band and Sun day morning Captain Devlin's company receive specific drill nights, with others like Auburn Rifles and Kleeman's Volunteers allotted midweek slots. Additional units including Dunham's Volunteers and Heintzman's Reserves are assigned battery room drill evenings from Monday to Saturday.
Washington reports good news for United States Engineers. Representative Bramwell said Captain Venable's and Captain Huston's companies will join Colonel Young's regiment. Huston's men drilled well at the Armory and show strong field prep. Venable's company drills Friday evenings in the battery room while awaiting departure.
Henry Schildmeyer III former Fire Marshal of forty years, aged sixty two, is critically ill at his home on Hackberry street. Retirement came a year ago after long service with Engine Company No. 10 and the Fourth District marshalship. Associates attribute his illness to injuries including a 54 foot fall from a ladder and fires he fought two years ago.
Representative Bramwell was notified by Brigadier General Flagler chief of ordnance that he instructed Rock Island Arsenal to turn over the cannon mentioned in Bramwell's letter to Colonel Mellish for the Grand Army encampment badges. The order also directs selecting a gun once used in battle during the Civil War.
Dridget McGinty eight years old of 1634 Acaynes street and Louisa Schemel eight years old of 510 Tafel street were last night reported to police as missing from home and friends cannot locate them.
Belia re June 4 A case of smallpox was discovered in Benwood the patient a tramp from Parkersburg West Virginia.
Three cases against the Columbus Hocking Valley and Athens Railroad were filed in the U S Supreme Court seeking to block Ohio from abandoning canals without federal consent. Plaintiffs, canal abutting property owners, argue Ohio must honor land grants tied to canal upkeep. Hearings set for October term. Senator Foraker appears as counsel, opposing by Charles L Kurtz, an officer of the railroad.
Hudson Wis June 4 The annual meeting of the St Paul Minneapolis & Omaha Railway line was held today A semiannual dividend of 34 percent on the preferred stock was declared payable in New York August 20 The Board of Directors was re elected The Executive Committee included Marvin Hugh Chauncey M Depew Corbesare William K Vanderbilt Martin Bipes and David Kimball Officers elected Marvin Seed President Martin L Sykes Vice President Treasurer and Assistant Secretary Samuel O Howe Assistant Treasurer Edwin Woodman Secretary and Assistant Secretary Second Assistant Treasurer The St Paul & Sioux City Railroad Company officers were also named M Hughitt President Thomas Wilson Vice President John Woodman Secretary C Howe Assistant Secretary M Nash Treasurer and Andrew Hughitt A Heery etc
Local freight agents of this city have formed an association and will join the National association. Officers elected include O. H. O Dell president D C Richmond vice president G S Robinson secretary F C McCoy treasurer and J H Upp chairman.
The Clover Leaf report by Reelyer Peirce in Indianapolis notes cash on hand April 1 of 62 761 68 and total receipts 456 001 19 with 398 440 66 in disbursements. May earnings rose to 173 141 compared to 19e7 and the road since July 1 earned 56 665 with a 24 252 increase over the previous year.
A special train carrying Hon. N. Haskell and a New York party will run to the Columbus North Western railroad recently completed from St. Johns to Bellefontaine. The purpose is to inspect the line and note progress as the train aims to run into Bellefontaine.
In Cleveland on June 4 Judge Ricks ordered the Cleveland Canton and Southern Railway property sold for creditors as foreclosure suits in the United States Circuit Court proceed. The line has been in receivership for several years.
Central West traveling freight agents plan a banquet at Bates House in Indianapolis on the 9th as they organize a permanent association. E O McCormick of the Big Four returns from Chicago amid talks on US troop movements. Missouri Pacific party heads to the Medical Convention in St Louis and onward routes to Kansas City and the Union Pacific.
Reichrath of Reichrath's Park states Blum was not arrested in or near the park and that the park did not figure in the case at all.
A terse notice warns readers about fraudulent promotions tied to patent medicine. It references Carter’s Little Liver Pills and a deceptive practice urging customers to ask for specific brands. The item reflects historical advertising practices and consumer caution.
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