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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1905
Page
2
May 1 report indicates United Gas Improvement Company sought to buy the Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company. President Norman Kenan denied knowledge of any negotiations and suggested the Philadelphia telegram was not confirmed. He appeared surprised when questioned about the deal and awaiting further official word.
The Cincinnati Gas Light and Coke Company evolved from the 1837 firm through rapid absorption of Edison and other electric plants by 1901, creating a modern power group. The March 1901 merger cut operating costs by about 150000 yearly as the North American interests entered the city with street railway ties. Kilgour publicly denied any railway disposition talks, stressing no proposals or secret meetings occurred regarding the Street Railway Company property.
The Cincinnati, Lebanon & Northern Railway gains approval for a new ordinance restricting grade crossings. The measure requires the company to eliminate crossings at Shillito, Fredonia, Blair, Woodburn, and Langdon with overpasses or subways. Damages to property shared by the city and company. a Ridgeway bridge and arched tracks planned. Eden Park and Elsinore gate safety measures. 1000 copies to be printed for study before council action.
Colonel Sheldon Potter new Director of Public Safety issues orders to seven bureaus not to compel political assessments. About 5,000 employees across Police, Fire, Electrical, City Property, Building Inspection, Boiler Inspection, and Charities and Corrections. A similar order expected from Department of Public Works Director A Lincoln Aker.
The Sasebo correspondent of The Daily Telegraph relays a London interview in which Vice Admiral Tore sympathizes with Rojestvensky wounded in battle and praises his valor. Rojestvensky thanks Tore, admires the Japanese fleet, and honors the adversary's leadership, noting the conversation was in broken English.
Reports from Washington describe naval policy on internment of Russian ships at Manila and measures to preserve neutrality. The piece details potential ministerial resignations, the possibility of zemsky sobor, and the Emperor’s move to curb political agitation while shaping a new assembly after Russia’s Sea of Japan setback.
Simon Knabb foreman for the Cincinnati Gas Company living at 1317 Reading road faced Police Court after a Sunday night shooting that killed Everett O’Conner of New Albany Indiana. The case was set for June 13 as Knabb’s attorney sought a continuance. David O’Conner, Everett’s brother, testified detailing the encounter on Reading road near Shillito street and the ensuing gunfire.
Cincinnati’s population is projected to reach half a million after the new Williams Directory, to be published June 16, notes the city’s recent annexed territory. The directory touts Cincinnati as the nation’s largest manufacturing city of its size with extensive railroad access, rising earnings, a building boom, and leadership in lumber, tobacco, whisky markets, machine tools and carriage making.
In Manila the fate of the three Russian cruisers rests with Admiral Enquist to decide whether to disarm them or repair and sail to a Russian port. Internment before repairs seems likely as a Japanese squadron looms. The Admiralty released word on casualties but awaits Rear Admiral Nebogatoff’s report. Bouligia and Admiral Alexis resignations offered. the Emperor has not accepted.
William Schultz of Pleasant Ridge, a medal recipient, is jailed on burglary charges after a four day spree that began with a wedding in Madisonville and a stolen $750 auto. He and bride Ida Cornish faced a series of incidents from a horse runaway to injuries to bystanders before his arrest.
Tokyo reports early June clashes in Manchuria with about 300 enemy infantry and cavalry at Erhshipao repulsed. Twenty squads of horsemen moved near Taiping Chien Road, while Shintshua faced heavy artillery losses. Enemy retreated west-northwest. Japanese losses four wounded, enemy casualties over 100.
The Rus sian left has been slightly advanced with the overall situation unchanged.
The ninth annual convention of the Association of Railway Special Agents of the United States and Canada opened at the Grand Hotel Roanoke with 135 delegates, swelling to 150 after arrivals. An election of officers and revolver practice are planned, with a trolley tour and a dinner at Krollman’s Garden. President W. G. Baldwin presided and welcomed by Vice Mayor Gordon.
President Roosevelt declares Lassen Peak Reserve in the Northern Sierra Nevada covering about 8.9 million acres. About 125000 sheep and 10000 cattle graze the area and may continue. The Wichita Forest Reserve in Oklahoma, 57120 acres, is made a game preserve suspending territorial game laws to protect quail and wild turkey.
Washington dispatch reports a decision denying repairs for damaged ships at Manila. Secretary Taft instructed Governor Wright that time for repairs cannot be granted and vessels must be interned until hostilities end if they cannot be repaired. Loomis affirmed Russian ships would be interned if they do not leave immediately.
News from Libau reports German sailors tied to the fourth Russian squadron have been recalled after contracts were canceled by recent events. The move is seen as proof Russia has definitively abandoned attempts to challenge Japan for control of the sea.
London reports say accounts of Roosevelt's talks with Takahira and other ambassadors are drawing attention but diplomats doubt peace chances. The prevailing view holds Russia will keep the war going, with mediation not likely to end hostilities.
The June Sunset Magazine features articles on San Francisco beautification money and California life. It covers Sacajawea, Rhodes in Oxford, California romance When the Prince Came, Kern county, lemon growing, and more with Western stories and verse. On sale at newsstands.
The Ports mouth Jewish congregation renewed confidence in Rabbi Louis Kuppin with a unanimous re election for another year. They cleared him of accusations in a divorce suit brought by Landy of New port against his wife.
Obituary reports Dr. John Williams Streetor long prominent Chicago physician author of The Fat of the Land died at his country home in Lake Forest. Cause of death listed as blood poisoning from an operation performed years ago.
Medical Examiner Llewellyn Jordan of the United States Treasury praises Peruna after one month of use, claiming dramatic improvement and urging fellow sufferers to try it. A physician, A Morgan of Indianapolis, calls it a scientifically prepared herbal remedy effective for catarrh, female troubles, and convalescence. Peruna is presented as a non narcotic tonic with lasting systemic effects and long domestic use.
Boston June 5 T Jefferson Coolidge resigns as director of Equitable Life Assurance Society New York and as member of the Committee of Seven formed to name a Board Chairman He weighed the special committee role and the Frick report as factors in stepping down Samuel Lobley is sentenced to eight years in Sing Sing for involvement in a conspiracy to loan 55000 on a stolen life policy
New York June . State Insurance Superintendent Francis Hendricks resumed the Equitable Life inquiry at the society offices today. Tarbell was briefly examined as were Jacob H. Schiff and Cornelius Bliss. Directors discuss next steps with D O Mills signaling possible resignation and August Belmont named for the Nominating Committee.
A stormy honeymoon ends publicly as Mrs. Bunck Sr. publicly slaps her 19 year old son Lewis Jr. on Third Street while his bride Blanche Klayer clings to his arm. Witnesses say the exchange was rapid and sharp.
Governor Higgins leaves for the West and says a Legislative investigation of the Equitable Life matter is unlikely. He notes the Superintendent of Insurance can gather needed information and pledges to correct evils within his power. He views mutualization as a court issue, not for the Legislature.
James Hazen Hyde resigns as director from the Frick banks of Pittsburg and from the Frick Mellon banking institutions. The resignations, accepted at today’s board meetings, follow H. C. Frick’s declaration that he would not sit on any board with Hyde as a member.
A renowned author and her husband relocate to a California fruit ranch to treat stomach and nervous troubles. She credits Grape-Nuts with aiding digestion and weight gain, recounting rapid improvement and a long term habit of using the cereal for breakfast and dinner.
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