05 Jun 1901
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1901
Page
1
A philanthropist foresees the United States aiding a closer union of English-speaking peoples. He argues this cooperation will uplift the community and strengthen bonds across nations.
Andrew Carnegie predicts continental powers may seek help from the United States as Britain faces future threats. He cites cordial UKUS ties, recalls meeting King Edward, and praises American enterprise while declining further gifts. He notes British and American business are closely connected and offers views on economic competition.
Benjamin F. Moore former Jefferson Township Trustee Boone County arrested on grand jury indictment for embezzlement alleging failure to turn over 2000 dollars to his successor. Moore served six years as trustee leaving township with 18000 debt and 3000 surplus. current trustee Herbert Pointer disputes many Moore incurred claims. Moore released on 1000 dollar bond amid surrounding litigation and judgments.
Mrs Anialy Garrett an elderly colored woman tears in eyes boards a train in Anderson Indiana to return to her former home near Ashland Kentucky where she was enslaved. She recalls being sold for 1000 dollars at age forty and has long sought to revisit her childhood plantation.
Reading Pa June 4 Wilhelm Walkner a Civil War veteran arrived after walking from Dayton Ohio with two boxes slung from his shoulders. He says one box holds the clothes he wishes to be buried in the other holds his marching ration. He plans to return to Dayton in a few days. He is 70 years old.
A man identified by papers as Robert Gibbons Bidger of Jacksonville Florida leaped from the Brooklyn Bridge and was found dead in the East River. He carried letters and a life preserver and waved two flags as he jumped. Evidence suggests a planned act with ties to Washington D C and Jacksonville.
Ashland Ohio June 4 gossip swirls over the elopement of Roy Barr and Miss Nellie Felger. Barr recently from the Philippine Islands and Miss Felger aged 15, daughter of Rev Felger, ran away after taking her trunk to the depot and climbing a window ladder. They married in Cleveland claiming ages 18 and 22. Felger says he would have consented in September when she turns 16.
Warren Summer, 15, accidentally shot and mortally wounded his sister near Cumberland Gap, Kentucky, while fooling with a pistol. Grief over the tragedy led him to attempt suicide in Powell's River, but his father rescued him.
The Belmont syndicate cup defender Constitution lost its main mast near Renton's Reef Lightship, topmast also gone, injuring none. Designer Nat Herreshoff and manager W Butler Duncan were aboard. ship to Bristol for steel mast refit, races slated June 15 and 17 postponed, no one hurt beyond bruises.
The Northman arrives at Hamburg from Chicago after a thirty five day voyage via the Great Lakes and canals. It is the first ocean crossing in the new Chicago Hamburg service, watched as a test of the venture. The Northwestern preceded it but was delayed by a mishap. The Northman sailed April 3 from Chicago with cargo, reached Montreal May 17 and Quebec two days later, and Sydney B C May 22 for coaling. the voyage aims to maximize cargo through Buffalo and Montreal with a sixty day return plan.
London dispatch states a U S Embassy inquiry found no truth to reports that Mrs Florence Maybrick was released from Woking Prison on May 24 and sailed to the United States the next day under an assumed name.
Des Moines reports Prof. George D. Herron former Iowa College Christianity professor faced a church council on conduct unbecoming a Christian gentleman. The council found the charges sustained and voted to expel him while noting his wife was loyal and exonerated.
Washington reports describe Mrs McKinley in a very grave condition with only daily bulletins. Dr Rixey remains cautiously hopeful while Surgeon General Sterenberg visits the White House. A visitor notes slender hope for the outcome as consultations are limited.
In Chicago, June 4, a historic labor move aims to force the dissolution of the Chicago Association of Machinery Manufacturers. The International Association of Machinists will demand dissolution after Thursday unless employers show willingness to settle with striking machinists. Workers are solidifying support to press the issue.
The 100 mile Cleveland to Erie race between City of Erie and Tashmoo finished in the Erie’s favor. The Erie tied up in four hours nineteen minutes and nine seconds, beating Tashmoo by forty five seconds. Crowds cheered as both boats prepared for a light load and ideal conditions.
At All Saints Episcopal Church a joint meeting of the Brothers of St. Andrew and Daughters of the King dissolved into a dispute after a young woman improvised a ragtime dance on the piano. W. H. Reed ordered the dancing stopped. Eugene Anderson supported the dancers and a quarrel followed. Rector Rev. J. D. Herron declined to intervene as the young people controlled the meeting and the disturbance ended with the session in disorder. The incident risks church division due to prominent local figures on both sides.
June 4 Goshen Indiana. Valentine Schrock a wealthy farmer west of town and author of a Harrison Township drainage ditch petition received an anonymous letter threatening to dynamite his residence if he does not withdraw the project. Attorneys take up the case as authorities pursue the sender.
A switch engine in Southern Railway yards near Atlanta backed into a moving passenger train today, killing three aboard and injuring sixteen. Victims include Mrs. A. A. Lemmon of McDonough and Irma Lemmon, aged ten. Several may die from injuries. An employee, C. B. Dunton, was arrested on disorderly conduct charges amid conflicting accounts of his involvement. Responses moved quickly, with bodies returned to McDonough and injured taken to hospitals.
Attorney General Sheets said no prosecutions will occur for failing to mark goods made by convict labor. He noted a 1894 Franklin County case held the law did not apply to Ohio prison products.
Directors plan a special meeting this afternoon to consider merging trolley lines serving Kentucky suburbs with Cincinnati electric roads. The move would align regional transit and expand electric streetcar service across the border.
Cincinnati Traction Company plans a lease of the Cincinnati Newport Covington Street Railway to control all river lines. The deal contours include guaranteed dividends of 4 percent first year rising to 6 percent by year five, with stockholders to approve after directors review. A special board meeting is set for this afternoon to consider the agreement and then submit to stockholders.
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