11 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1911
Page
1
Governor Gray wins the Latonia Derby in 2 2 0 2, breaking the previous record and finishing four lengths ahead of Star Charter. Jockey T Rice guides the odds-on favorite as Eight starters contest the one and one half mile race on a lightning fast track. Attendance nears 15 000 with wagers valued at $3 550 to the winner.
A Kenton circuit court issued an attachment against Governor Gray the Latonia derby winner and his winnings. Captain James T Williams owner of the horse is also a defendant. Carruthers Ewing sues and seeks $1 489. The Latonia Agricultural and Stock association is made a party and must not pay Williams. Deputy Sheriff Harry Klaine served notice on Harvey Myers and Hachmeister with Williams to be served next. Williams also faces a separate suit in Kenton quarterly court by G Bishop for 100 on a promissory note.
Governor Gray a Garry Herrmann gelding from Captain James Williams’s stable surged to victory by six lengths in the Latonia Derby racing the mile and a half course. Star Charter followed in second with Messenger Boy third as the crowd swelled to about 15 000 witnesses at Latonia. The 3 year old set a track record 2 3244 while earning praise for superior Kentucky thoroughbred lineage and dominance over rivals.
In Juarez on June 10 General Benjamin Viljoen warns the United States may withdraw its offer allowing Mexican troops to move through American soil to Lower California if action is not taken. He cites California residents and a Los Angeles report noting rising anarchist violence and the intent to restore order.
Francisco Idero told an AP representative that if elected president he would appoint De La Barra as minister of foreign relations and General Reyes as minister of war. The official bulletin at the national palace announced their consent to the posts. Reyes said he would serve as minister of war if Madero is elected and ruled out a presidential bid.
In Toledo on June 10 the jury could not agree in the embezzlement case against Judge Michael Donnelly of Napoleon, who presided over the Ohio German Fire Insurance Company. The jury was discharged at 5 p.m. today.
A severe heat wave grips the city with 96 degrees at 4 PM and a half holiday relief. Several residents collapse or are prostrated from the heat, including Otto Burger and John Parker who died, while others are treated at City Hospital. Coroner to hold inquest on Parker.
Washington reports U S Attorney General Wickersham hails the tobacco trust decision as a comprehensive Sherman Act victory. He defends the ruling against stock ownership schemes and foresees a possible receiver for the sprawling trust while public reaction ranges from cynicism to curiosity about future government action. The piece links to the oil decision and notes Chief Justice White’s call for dismantling the tobacco combine and reconstituting its assets.
An intense electrical storm struck York at about 10 pm causing extensive damage. High winds shattered plate glass windows and toppled street signs as this section faced a cloudburst and disrupted wire communications for an hour.
Chicago reports four deaths from extreme heat and scores of prostrations in the streets. The 98.5 degree temperature at 3 pm neared the June record, with humidity worsening the suffering. Expect a wind shift and thundershowers and cooler weather tomorrow.
Dallas reports a heat prostration death of Pearl Hooper age 29. The government thermometer showed 103 degrees at 3 PM.
One man dies and two others prostrate from the heat in Louisville with the thermometer at 100 degrees. William E. Dale, a local painter, collapsed at work and died before help could arrive, tying a June heat record.
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania two people died and six were prostrated by a heatwave. The temperature reached 93 degrees at 2 30 PM as the city faced the extreme conditions.
The jury in the trial of former Seattle police chief Charles W. Wappenstein on bribery charges reported disagreement and was discharged this afternoon. He faces several other indictments, with prosecutors deeming this case the strongest among them.
A doctor and a 17 year old boy were bitten by a stray dog believed to be rabid in Delta Avenue. Dr A M Countryman treated Oscar Sims first then injured his own hand, while a newsboy was bitten on Lodge Alley and another man bitten in Latonia KY. The dog was killed and its brain sent for examination.
The piece argues that the tobacco trust faced a US Supreme Court ruling and that consumers and growers deserve relief. It contends the trust manipulated prices and advertising, and that market forces now should govern tobacco pricing rather than boards in New York City.
Firefighters battled a blaze in French Creek West Virginia after burglars blew the postoffice safe. Eighteen homes, the postoffice, and a general store were destroyed. About 50,000 dollars in losses reported as residents sought shelter in barns or with neighbors.
Indicted men appeared in court and entered pleas to charges. The proceedings covered arraignments and formal pleas, with prosecutors outlining the case and defense counsel submitting initial arguments. The record notes defendants and the charges without detailing evidence.
Washington June 10 Colonel W C Liller of Indianapolis president of the National Democratic League of Clubs visited Washington and conferred with Democratic leaders before a five weeks tour to test sentiment for the next presidential candidate He noted Har mon back by a big barrel and organization Wilson backed by sentiment but no barrel Marshall lacking money and sentiment with no barrel or organization It is too early to name a likely nominee with Wilson leading but booms changing over months and years
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