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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1902
Page
2
Quiet in the stockyards as teamsters resume work after a settlement of the meat teamsters strike. Packers may refuse reemployment to leaders, sparking unease and talk of further trouble. The agreement includes pay scales and terms, with some discharged union men under investigation and a looming reintegration conference.
Governor Nash asked the Ohio Funeral Sectors and Embalmers Association for a list of twenty names to pick three state embalmers board members. The vote on the list process sparked debate, with Charles A. Miller chairing a committee for the report due tomorrow. Rev. E S Lewis urged ending Sunday funerals amid church and undertaker efforts to shift funerals away from Sunday.
President lauds Rear Admiral Kempff for declining to join bombardment of the Taku forts after the legation relief fleet reached Chinese waters. He said the civilized world judged his action as right.
Washington June 5 Confirmations by the Senate Postmasters Indiana D Burpace Richmond N R Spencer Green field Wanders?
Special Dispatch reports United States Voting Machine Company formed in Dover Delaware with Lewis G. Bernard of Cincinnati and Judge George B. Okey of Columbus among directors. The aim is to push adoption of voting machines in Cincinnati and Columbus, under a new law allowing machine use in any precinct upon petition of 40 percent of voters.
Columbus June 5 The United States Solicitor General J. K. J has appointed Miss Ole chards a widow from this city as a clerk in the State Auditor's office.
The Rev Henry Latham, master of Trinity Hall Cambridge, born 1821, has died in London on June 5. He led the college for many years and contributed to university governance.
In Pittsfield Illinois angry county residents denounced judges as crowds from bottom lands to river towns gathered in the courthouse. A circuit court judge defended colleagues while speakers accused judges of taking bribes and influencing murder verdicts amid calls for accountability.
Anderson Ind June 6 Prof Lewis J Weichman a key witness in the Lincoln assassination trial died at 8 pm at his brother in law's home After his death he wrote that his testimony in the great trial was the truth He feared reprisal from conspirators and feared for his life He attended St Charles Md studied for priesthood and spoke seven languages He ran a business college in the city and owned it for fifteen years
Signorine Tecla Vigna’s opera class ends a year of work with Romeo and Juliet, Aida act four, and arias by Gluck, Bizet, Leoncavallo, Weber and Verdi. Participants include Dell Kendall, Agnes Hart, Charlotte Callahan, Lillie Adams, Glenn Frietmood, Mrs. W. Spiegel, F. Hasenzahl, Horace Motteram, and Clifford Asbury. Kendall earns special praise for her Romeo and Amneris roles and strong vocal fitness.
The funeral for John Henry Barrows president of Oberlin College was held today. The body lay in state at Second Congregational Church before burial at Westwood Cemetery with twelve student bearers and mournful campus observances. Memorial services are planned for this evening.
The notice explains a $34,000 Estimating Contest where a group of ten participants, including the reader and nine friends, can each have ten chances to win any of the 1,490 prizes. Read as a shared effort to secure a portion of the total prize.
British parliament faced an uproar as members refused to let a speaker continue. The government secured a $250 000 grant despite the disruption.
London June 6 An official War Office statement shows British force reductions in South Africa up to May 30 total 97 477. The figure includes killed wounded and prisoners with disease deaths and invalidations. Of the total 28 434 are dead or permanently incapacitated. Casualties killed in action or of wounds number 7 792 and deaths from disease 18 250.
In Parliament Lord Balfour moved a vote of £60,000 for Lord Kitchener following King Edward's message. Irish Nationalist William Redmond caused a disturbance with accusations against Kitchener, a closure was adopted, and the grant passed 380 to 44. A later vote of thanks for South Africa campaign troops was carried 382 to 42. The Lords also approved unanimous thanks to imperial forces.
Reports from Cape Town state peace relief as Boer delegates move to bring in commandoes. Most commands ordered to surrender to British officers along railroad lines. Commandant Fouche has already surrendered. Night train service will resume to all points.
Lady Pauncefote and Miss Pauncefote will depart Washington on June 2 with the body of Lord Pauncefote to be received at Preston England. The Brooklyn cruiser will accompany the body into British waters and into port. The ship is to sail from New York June 29 after preparations in England.
Dr. Joseph Eastman, a renowned surgeon, died at 7:50 p.m. at his home at Fortieth and Pennsylvania streets in Indianapolis. He had been unconscious for several days before briefly regaining consciousness. The cause of death was liver cancer.
A PHI report dated June 6 notes major donations to Bryn Mawr College. It cites president M. Carey and mentions an offer of support from John D. B. with plans for continued gifts to the institution.
A Chicago man, Cooper son of an heiress, tells how a Toledo justice saved him from an arranged marriage in a red light district resort after a night of drinking. The ceremony was postponed and Cooper left town that night to avoid disgrace and ruin.
Hon Bellamy Storer United States Minister at Madrid returns to Madrid from Washington on leave. He and the state department expect an ambassadorship vacancy soon, allowing him to finish treaties left at Madrid and ready them for ratification at the next Congress session.
President Roosevelt greeted the Taylors and their daughter Margaret upon the child's return, praising the family’s reunion and noting the government’s rare aid in recovery. He spoke warmly with the parents, requested a photo with autograph, and acknowledged support from journalists and notable figures.
A Commercial Tribune pitch urges readers to subscribe by sending an estimate, claiming the deadline will ease concerns and provide mental relief. The ad emphasizes quick action to “get it off your mind.”
Wilkes barre Pennsylvania June 5 dull day in anthracite miners strike as pickets and youths’ stone throwing drops few workers leave homes fearing deadly return. Operators fill vacancies using temporary workers while a guard shoots a boy near Stanton coal yard. property arson prompts fire brigade response.
Daniel J. Keefe of the International Longshoremen's Association, a labor representative on the Civic Federation Committee, conferred by telephone with United Mine Workers President Mitchell. Keefe said no firm arrangements were disclosed for a New York meeting to seek a settlement of the coal strike, referencing past 1900 events and noting his prior discussions.
Keystone West Virginia June 5 miners in Tug River Flat Top and Elkhorn coal fields walk out in line with United Mineworkers strike. Estimated 56 000 miners expected to refuse tomorrow. operators at Huntington plan to meet to decide action while organizers push recruitment in N and New River fields.
The American Labor Union convention adopted a resolution inviting the National Brewery Workers Association to join the union. Officials say efforts will mobilize farmers and farm hands of the West to cooperate with the Labor Union in political action against the AFL.
A brief notes a meeting of Freight new Organize with officers listed including President Gue of Illinois Central and Vice President Vandalia William Thorn, Secretary Woods J, Treasurer Hintonustin C, and other details. The text references a June 5 date and discusses the importance of a Sant natate.
Rev. J Wilbur Chapman chairman of the Evangelistic Committee appoints the subcommittee at the Seventh meeting in Warsaw Indiana. The report notes the selection of a new leader and outlines committee duties.
Special dispatch reports Columbus June 5 as Corporation Counsel Charles J. Hunt and Judge Jackson urged the Ohio Supreme Court to hear the $500,000 bonds dispute for Cincinnati Hospital. The hospital seeks funds for repairs after a recent fire, with oral arguments hoped but delayed by calendar limits. The session also covered Royer law challenges and a $10,000 note suit where bankruptcy was pleaded.
Constantinople June 6 Official announcement confirms final court martial conviction of Fuad Pacha former Under Secretary of the Interior for revolutionary acts. He receives life imprisonment in a fortress, rank degradation, and loss of decorations with Damascus named as his confinement place. The marshal was long trusted in the Russo Turkish War and linked to the Young Turkish party.
A. B. Boardmitn, counsel for meat packers, says they will not vacate the injunction and will operate independently without consulting other firms’ credits or price lists. The restraining order applies to top officials and agents now fixing prices and meat imports into the state.
In Columbus on June 5 former State Veterinarian Jerry Carpenter of Meigs County described plans by the Agriculture Department during a session. Dr Fischer, assisted by the veterinary team from Ohio State University, outlined procedures for epidemic inspection and disease control in the state.
The 43rd annual Ohio State Sunday School Association meeting closed in Findlay after an enthusiastic session. Officers elected include President W A Bhidaly and J G Slayter as vice president. Portsmouth will host next year’s convention. An auction of five pennies donated by a Utah boy raised interest.
The Census Bureau bulletin reports 221 887 Indiana farms on June 1 1900 valued at 841 735 340 with 82 percent in land and improvements. Machinery 27 330 370 livestock 109 550 761 total farm property 978 616 471. 1899 farm product value 204 460 196. 40 percent animal products 60 percent crops.
Washington June 5 The general debate on the antianarchy bill ends today except for two speeches to be delivered tomorrow. The session focused on legal arguments with Crumpacker of Indiana and Ruppert of New York among the speakers. A resolution to adjourn Congress at 3 p.m. June 8 was sent to the Ways and Means Committee. The Philippine civil government bill will be taken up next week or the following Wednesday, arranged by Chairman Cooper with Speaker Henderson and the Rules Committee.
sco LLE Ky June 5 Congressman Mackensie Moss of Kentucky's Third District will face no opposition for the Republican nomination in the state convention. Attorney J H Gilliam, back from Glasgow home of ex Senator William Henry Jones, says Jones will not run.
An advertisement claims Dr. R V Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures irregularity drainage and inflammation, and strengthens weak women. It asserts facial improvement follows cure and offers free consultations and confidential correspondence with Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
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