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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1910
Page
2
Lawmakers work through a disputed rail bill as the Water Money plan stalls increases. About thirty to thirty-five Republicans ready to pass the Senate version while Democrats split. A five line proviso allegedly permits rebates, presented by Senator Shively to nullify rate laws.
President Taft may favor a conference on the railroad bill after Senate passage. House sentiment is strong for outright acceptance of the Senate measure. Some senators want conference to refine hurried provisions while Taft remains pleased with the bill’s final shape. The idea of the House concurring in the Senate bill spread as a likely development.
Rochester Chamber of Commerce writes Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce urging support for a freight rate rise where wage gains exist or are expected. It notes partial opposition among local business leaders and says many are ready to discuss the issue, with New York Central among several railroads pursuing the matter.
The Chicago Board of Trade approved a resolution stating it is not opposed to a moderate freight rate increase under certain conditions.
The Senate approved 40 to 24 a bill authorizing withdrawal of public lands for conservation, delaying Arizona and New Mexico statehood action. Democrats shift to rivers and harbors and public buildings, risking late consideration of the statehood measure and possible adjournment near session end.
Senator Nelson denounces conservation policy in Alaska as a strait-jacket from land withdrawals. He supports a bill authorizing presidential withdrawal of public lands for public purposes, warning Congress bears responsibility for land law suspensions and urging understanding of existing legal grounds.
The house postal savings bank bill moved from the committee on post offices and postroads toward final passage with broad support. Democrats filed two minority reports opposing postal savings bank legislation, while Republicans backed the bill and urged swift action.
June 6 Vera Cruz reports a major uprising in Yucatan as government troops rush to the area. Dispatches say bloodshed occurred with Maya Indians killing fortive petsons and sacking Valladolid 25 miles southeast of Merida, seizing arms and terrorizing locals as residents flee to Merida.
Orville Wright announced plans for long distance flights from New York to Chicago or St. Louis by air. He favored a Hudson River route to Buffalo through the Mohawk and Genesee Valley or Cleveland along the shoreline, with Cleveland as a pivot for Chicago or St. Louis. He cautioned against crossing the Alleghenies in an aeroplane and noted height challenges and emergency landing risks. If conditions improve, the flights are likely to proceed.
News that a high class hotel of twenty to twenty five stories will rise on Broadway block between Thirty fifth and Thirty sixth streets as part of a long lease on the McAlpin estate. Syndicate includes Charles P Taft and J Horowitz and the project costs about 5 060 000 dollars.
Special Dispatch reports John Stahlheber a 40 farmer east of Hamilton ended his life by jumping into a cistern at 3 this afternoon just before an arrest on a warrant for poisoning 31 cows and 9 horses owned by his brother Jacob. Police were en route when the body was found.
Mitchell Peale, four, son of Simon Peale of 918 Wade Street, fell into a cistern beneath his home Sunday night. His cousin Edith Peale, six, daughter of Louis Peale of 519 Armory Avenue, drowned. The boy, though uninjured, played about the house unaware of the danger.
Colonel Daniel J. Miller 66 of Gallipolis, a Civil War veteran and four term Gallia County commissioner, died early today. The report notes his death in Gallipolis, Ohio, and records his longtime public service. A separate political item discusses a Democratic substitute bill moving through the House with a strict rule permitting eight hours of debate and one substitute, with no amendments.
The House passed a bill admitting benevolent and fraternal periodicals as second class mail matter. Publications from learning institutions unions and societies supported by public funds or memberships would qualify for mail status.
The senate passed the house bill authorizing disposal of the surface of coal lands for agricultural use. The measure, deemed important, now awaits the president's signature to become law.
In the First district committeeman dispute between G Bernard and Joseph W O Hara Governor Harmon is urged to declare support. Rumors say both factions seek his backing, but he has not chosen. A June Ohio League of Republican Clubs convention delegate from the Second district was named Goebel and will attend in New York.
Hughes High School alumni from class of 1852 gather at Hotel Linton for the forty ninth annual reception. Nearly 1,000 graduates from across the United States attend as presidents of each year welcome guests. The event features elegant decoration, music, and plans for a semicentennial celebration in the new Clifton Heights building.
Compromise in the Finlaw estate suit over $6,000 in damages and $8,000 back rent is reported amid notes on Mrs. Jane Finlaw and Dr. De Finlaw. The arson trial of Harry Kohn in Judge Caldwell's court, his prior conviction and new trial outcome, dominates the same page along with related court actions and divorces.
Cincinnati Automobile Club moves its illustrated tire lecture to Mecklenberg's theater in Mount Auburn due to crowd size. Moving pictures will show sap gathering, processing, and shipment from tree to tire as part of a pre Glidden tour educational series for visitors.
William Winters, an interlocking tower repairman for the Big Four, was struck by a Big Four passenger train at Ivorydale Junction yesterday afternoon. He was thrown against a B and O freight train, backward injuries reported with severe damage to his back and many other injuries, with little hope for recovery.
Harry Whitney and Paul J. Rainey sail from New Haven to Sydney Co B to board the Arctic ship Boothic, chartered for a three month hunting expedition in the North latitudes. Captain Bartlett, who pledged with Peary, will command the vessel.
The Browne bribery case linked to Senator Lorimer faces another delay as counsel argue the habeas corpus plea. Judge Scanlon will decide by 9 tomorrow. Judge McSurely waits with 100 veniremen as court adjourns until afternoon.
Columbus June 6 A Democratic convention in Dayton may see a state treasurer candidate to oppose incumbent D S Creamer. Dariel Torpy of Marietta may unknown decision upon return. Isaac E Myers Summit County treasurer gains support. Judge John S Snook Paulding county floated for state treasurer though possible tax commission appointee. Governor Harmon avoids direct stance.
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