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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1901

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Suit Aims to Recover 17000 From Lt R D Chase

Washington directs civil action filed in U S Circuit Court to recover government stores valued at more than 17000 allegedly converted by Lt R D Chase former commissary for the Sixth Ohio. receipts show shipments from Camp Thomas Charleston Cienfuegos and Cuba with various dates and amounts.

Commercial Tribune Toledo Sullivan Washington R. D. Chase Sixth Ohio Regiment United States Circuit Court Robert Tucker Chase Bandusky Camp Bushnell Ohio Volunteer Infantry McMahen Sicth United Stateservice United States Pie Camp Thomas Columbus Cuba Gaff EB. B. Fenton

Chase Confident He Will Clear Himself

Sandusky Ohio June 14 Lieutenant R D Chase says a suit for 17093 46 against him concerns all stores he handled and will be explained by transferring the account to the Commissary General. He contends the total covers government supplies used by troops for four months and could not have been diverted for his own use.

Commercial Tribune Sandusky R. D. Chase Tim Army Chase Washington Department of the Commissary General Knight of Archer Knights of Archer Toose Andre McKinney Savannah Mckrey Carolina

Diver Saves Two From Drowning After 62-Foot Plunge

Jack Smith, a rolling mill hand and former private in the Seventeenth U S A, leaped 62 feet from a railroad bridge into the Scioto River to rescue two men, John Taylor and Thomas Davis, whose skiff capsized while fishing. He towed them ashore one by one, with spectators measuring the drop at 62 feet 2 inches.

Commercial Tribune Columbi S. O Jack Smith Seventeenth Infantry Scioto River John Taylor Thomas Davis Smith

Amalgamated Copper Co Wins First Legal Round

Newark New Jersey June 14 Vice Chancellor Stevens denied the complainants injunction to restrain the Amalgamated Copper Co from absorbing the Butte and Boston and Boston Montana concerns. Isaac S. Taylor said he would appeal and a temporary stay was set until Tuesday at 4 PM with bonds of $21 000 for each side.

Newark N. J Stevens Calvin O. Geer C. H. Venner Company Amalgamated Copper Company Butte Boston Montana Isaac S. Taylor

Good Roads Convention Opens in Jackson Mississippi

About 200 delegates from across the state attended the first session in Jackson. John A. Redhead was elected president and State Senator Alfred George secretary. Mayor Hemingway and Vernor Longino welcomed the delegates before a recess to view a sample road near the city.

Jackson Miss Good Roads John A. Redhead Mississippi Cotton Growers’ Association Alfred George Hemingway Vernor Longino

Million More Females Than Males in England

A preliminary census volume lists the five largest English cities excluding London with populations Liverpool 684,947 Manchester 543,969 Birmingham 522,182 Leeds 428,953 Sheffield 380,717. England and Wales show 15,721,728 males and 16,804,347 females with servicemen abroad excluded and rural areas noted differently.

London England Liverpool Manchester Birmingham Leeds Sheffield England and Wales

Execution of Five Negroes Ends Georgia Gang Terror

In Sylvania Georgia on June 14 five Black men Samuel Baldwindrew Davis Richard Sanders Arnol Augustus and William Hudson were executed for leading a crime spree tied to the Knights of Archer. Authorities blamed an organized gang for murder robbery and terror in Screven County. The ambush that killed Sheriff Herrington and Constable Mears sparked a wide manhunt and a lynching mood as the group faced trial in February.

Band of Jack Andrew McKinney Screven Richard Sandes Sr. Herrington Sanders Herrinton Herrington Hrrington Mears Latt Aracter George Daniels Anders Sylvania Herringto Wade Daniels Landers

General Fred Knefler Dies in Indianapolis

General Fred Knefler, 1834 born in Arad Hungary, died at his East Washington street home in Indianapolis. He led early volunteer units in the Civil War, rose to Brigadier General, and later served as Commissioner of Pensions from 1877 to 1885, shaping reforms under Hayes Garfield and Arthur.

Commercial Tribune Indianapolis Fred Knefler East Washington Street Arad Hungary Louis Kossuth United States New Lincoln Kneffer Indiana Lew Wallace Seventy-ninth John Hanna Hayes Garfield Arthur

Ohio Revenue At Stake In Sheets Western Stable Car Line Case

The Supreme Court heard arguments on June 14 over a $750,000 Ohio revenue claim tied to the Goodale excess tax law. The Chicago firm Sheets Western Stable Car Line challenges the tax, arguing only Illinois headquarters capital is taxed, while Ohio asserts 1 percent annually plus a 50 percent penalty on Ohio-used capital.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Ohio Sheets Western Stable Car Line’ Company Supreme Court George Hoadly, Jr Cincinnati Sheets Chicago Corporation Illinois

Fire devastates West Baden Hotel guests escape unharmed

Guests fled a flames engulfing the West Baden Hotel area as a dramatic rescue saved a guest from rheumatism. Henry Allenburg carried a man to safety while others grabbed belongings and boarded Monon and Vandalia trains for Chicago and Indianapolis. Diamonds and cash were lost, the hotel safe may be damaged, and moving plans for a new Brsproot hotel with 300 rooms were announced by Mayor Taggart and partners for an ambitious rebuild by February 1902.

Henry Allenburg Elwood Minnesota French Lick Hotel Clark Elwood Plate Glass Works Cincinnati Chicago Greencastle Junction Indiana Indianapolis Monon Railroad West Baden Miss Leslie Taggart Crawford Fairbanks French Lick Clinton Warren

Ferry collision leaves several dead and a court appearance planned

Police Court will hear Captain Griffin on a manslaughter charge after a crowded ferry collision. By midnight only George H. Coppers, janitor of the Criminal Courts Building, remained missing.

Griffin George H. Coppers Criminal Courts

Ingalls Transport Capsizes at Erie Basin Dry Dock

In New York on June 14 the United States transport Ingalls slipped from blocks at the Erie basin South Brooklyn while undergoing repairs. It listed to starboard and capsized. one man was killed and many injured among about 240 workers. Authorities suspect improper ballast or shifting blocks aided the capsizing.

New York United States Ingalls Erie Basin Brooklyn

Try 10 Prevent Franchise Grab

Philadelphia June 14 Mayor Ashbridge signed thirteen railway bills giving away franchises. Opponents aim to block lines authorized. A. S. L. Shields hired by interests around A. L. Johnson to push a three cent fare free exchange plan. Union Traction Company refrains from public plans.

Commercial Tribune Philadelphia Ashbridge Sgt Wanamaker A. S. L. Shields A. L. Johnson Shields Union Traction Company

Foraker Reappointed U S Marshal for New Mexico Territory

President McKinley reappointed Creighton M. Foraker as United States Marshal for the Territory of New Mexico. The Ohio born brother of Senator Foraker, previously appointed four years ago, will serve at a salary of 4000 dollars.

Commercial Tribune Washington McKinley Creighton M. Foraker United States Territory New Mexico Ohio Senator Foraker

Ohio Incorporations Reported From Columbus

Ohio incorporation notices list Western Reserve Land Company of Cleveland with 25000 capital, Calvin Heathe Company of Toledo with 10000, Hamilton Lindenwald Electric Art Company of Hamilton with amended termini, Pleasant View Cemetery Association Company of Syca*** with 9000 stock, and Wade Park Bank Company among others. The brief item notes these entities were incorporated today in Columbus.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Western Reserve Land Cmpany Cleveland Capital Calvin Heathe Company Toledo Hamilton & Lindenwald Electric Art Company Hamilton Pleasant View Cemetery Association Company Sycace Daughters of the Toledo Wade Park Bank el Ea Alee Ponerea

Modern Woodmen Plan Next Convention Site

Indianapolis led the tally with 334 votes as the Modern Woodmen of America opened its head camp session in St Paul The five city slate also included Grand Rapids Saratoga Los Angeles and Denver With Nevada UtahKentucky and Northern Texas seeking jurisdiction applications while underground miners seeking membership were rejected

Amera Executive Council Indianapolis Grand Rapids Mich Saratoga Los Angeles Denver Nevada Utah Kentuck Texas

Luxurious Overland Limited Coast Tour from Chicago

Californa round trip $50 July 6 to 13 via Chicago and North-Western. The Overland Limited offers luxury rail travel to the Coast. Write W. B. Kniskern Chicago for itinerary of the special tour party leaving July 28 or contact ticket agents at 435 Vine Street Cincinnati Ohio.

Californa Chicago W. B. Kniskern Lea Ieago Vine Street Cincinati

Local Option Bill Author Faces Key Nomination Battle

Franklin County Republicans meet to renominate Thomas H. Clark author of the Clark local option bill. Clark must secure 223 of 444 county convention votes amid division. Kurtz Malloy forces push to control the county committee. Wallace slated as chairman. State delegates expected to back Nash and Foraker.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Franklin County Thomas H. Clark Clark Charles L. Kurta Dirk Kurtz John R. Malloy Cyrus Huling Huling Lttle Daugherty David A. Walker Harrry Daugherty Kurtz-Malloy William Wallace Nash Foraker

United States Steel aims to control four major rivals

The Leader reports that United States Steel Corporation and allied interests plan to bring Cambria Steel, Pennsylvania Steel, Bethlehem Iron, and Jones & Laughlin under control before winter. Control would come via friendly financial powers led by Schwab and Pittsburgh interests, with possible options on Jones & Pence and Cambria.

Cleveland United States Steel Corporation United States Cambria Steel Company Pennsylvania Steel Company Bethlehem Iron Company Jones & Laughlin Company Schwab Pennsylvania Railroad Pittsburg

Eastern capitalists plan Kentucky coal trust

Eastern capitalists prepare a $10,000,000 Kentucky coal trust to gain control of major coal mines in the state. A Chicago meeting Tuesday will organize preliminaries, with options on eastern Kentucky land and many mines targeted for acquisition and development. Carlton F. Bierce of Louisville will attend the Chicago meeting to handle arrangements.

Louisville Courier Journal Kentucky Courier-Journal Chiago Arl F. Bieraca Chicago

Lizard Leads Prospectors to Vein of Free Gold

In Phoenix a tale from near the Vulture mine tells of Daniel Johnson and Wim Edgerton finding a gold vein after a desert lizard caused discovery. They, after days of digging, exposed two feet of a vein and sent rock for assay, with promising yields reported.

Commercial Tribune New York Phoenix Ariz Vulture Daniel Johnson Wim. Edgerton Johnson Edgerton Jove Enix Ans

Republican State Convention Program Scheduled in Columbus

The Republican State Convention will meet at the Columbus Auditorium on June 24 and 25, 1901. Activities include call to order at 4 p.m., with officers, committees, and district meetings listed, plus venues for district sessions and committee meetings. The program outlines temporary officers, central committee members, district delegates, and meeting places across Ohio cities.

Columbus Auditorium Columbus Bureau Commercial Tribune Columbus Sere Eny Joseph B. Foraker John R. Malloy Silas N. Field P. W. Durr Mark Slater Perry W. Waite Frank McCafferty A. A. Critch Cincinnati Dayton V. J. Fagin C. V. Rumbaugh Lima W. H. McClintock Defiance C. Gillilaud Hillsboro Isa John B. Clingerman Springe S. P. DeWolfe Findlay Toledo Sherman H. Eagle Gallipolis D. H. Moore Athens Eat Robert Carey Upper Sanusky E M. Pierce Lorain Fleet H. King Zanesville J. H. Beal Scio A. B. Critchfeld Shreve G. V. Sharp Salem O. P. Sperra Ravenna Edwin Batt Cleveland Frederick L. Taft State Central Committee Parlor Neil House Hamilton County Montgomery Mor Butler State Board of Agriculture Allen Auglaize Shelby Darke Mercer Board of Public Works Henry Paulding Putnam van Wert Williams Counties Paisa Logan Hardin Haytes Fulton ,Lucas, Wood Orewe Fence Gall Scioto Pike, Jackson Lawrence Angis Tuscarawas Licking Stark Mahoning Columbiana Ashtabula Trumbdill Geauga Portage Summit Medina Cuyahoga Lake Counties Senate Chamber State Central Tes Secretary of State of Ofice Order of Business State Auditor's Office Chittenden Hotel

To Mothers of Large Families

An appeal to mothers in large families to seek Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from menstrual suffering and fatigue. Testimonial from Mrs. Carrie Belleville of Ludington Michigan credits doctors and the product for improved health enabling more household work.

Penny Autito Tiearns Lydia E. Pinkham Carrie Belleville Ludington Mich

Leather Club Aims for First Prize in Fall Festival Parade

The Leather Club, after admitting new members, moves to win the first prize in the Fall Festival industrial parade. George Hardy and John Rupp, committee on parade, report progress and vow no expense will be spared to secure victory.

Leather Club George Hardy John Rupp

Commencement at Green Township Schools Held at Westwood Hall

The Green Township graded schools held commencement exercises at Westwood Town Hall. The graduating class read essays by Alfred B. Bennett Loretta Lingo Georgeina K Brandstettner Mattie J Danford Ralph T Theeling Anna E Bennett Elsa M Pieper and Elsie L Ruffner. Diplomas were presented by Superintendent Clephane and Dr Boone delivered an address. Rev M W Brown gave the invocation. Music was by Miss Amelia Pettit Joseph Suardo and Louis Pfeiffer.

Green Township Westwood Town Hall Alfred B. Bennett Loretta Lingo Georgeina K. Brandstettner Mattie J. Danford Ralph T. Theeling Anna E. Bennett Elsa M. Pieper Elsie L. Ruffner Clephane Amelia Pettit Joseph Suardo Louis Pfeiffer A. D. Clephayie James Keeling Harry Wood

Newport Board Adopts Dittoe and Wisenall School Plans

The Newport Board of Education approved the proposed school building plans by architects Dittoe and Wisenall at a meeting last night. Earlier discussions stirred rumors and sensational incidents during board sessions.

Newport Board of Education Dittoe & Wisenall Thri

Transatlantic Arrivals Ledger Reports Steamship Arrivals

The notice lists ships arriving in June with destinations: The New England and Cymric to New York from Liverpool and Liverpool to Liverpool. La Champagne arriving in New York from Havre. The Auguste arriving in New York from Hamburg Southampton and Cherbourg. The Etruria bound for Queenstown and Liverpool.

Boston New England Liverpool New York Havre la Champag Hamburg Southampton Cherurg Browher Etruria Ew York Queenstown

Desertion Decree Recorded In Court Ruling

Judge Davis yesterday issued a decree on desertion affecting a claimant named Cora Sabe. The ruling references Berthoebend and lists 1383 Son Avenue as the home connected to the case.

Davis Ted Cora Sabe Berthoebend Cseph Rissourt Eman Son Avenue

Post Tavern at Battle Creek Summer Retreat

A cool inviting Post Tavern in Battle Creek Michigan offers a summer escape amid Michigan lake country. It sits near rapid streams and bass fishing spots with Cognac amenities and a focus on comfortable dining and relaxation.

Post Tavern Battle Creek Mich Michigan

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Uncle Sam Bring Lieut Chase Amalgamated Copper CO Jackson, Miss Pingree III Hazen Pingree Springer THE College OF Music Elizabeth Mulvihill Ciarlo Michael Mulvihill A of Music Mozart Gallow New Order Charter Ritten IN Blood Trig Governo Soan Carolina Sumiar Gen. Knefler Kossuth Western Stable Council Steel Trust Kentucky Coal Trust Planned Eastern Syndicate E. N. Huron Em. Tompkins Samuel J. Swartz Henry ©. Taylor Clas L. Kurtz Geo. J. Karb E. N. Huggins Samuel L. Black J. F. Ogievee F. F. D. Albery Edward Denmead Howard C. Park J. W. Dusenbury E. B. Dillon W. H. McDermi James M. Loren Frank I. B. M Samuel A. Kinnear Archibald Hammon D. C. Beggs Henry J. Schwar W. C. McAllister S. M. Nott J. B. Néill Chris Hare T. J. Bryce Fred Lazarus Thos Ross W. W. Medar C. C. Born Carl Hoster Fred S. Hatch D. C. Badger T.M. Bigger John E. Crook Richard Lloyd Chas S. Cloud T. G. Youm C. E. Cherringt Morton Hayes C. E. Pumphr L. T. Guerin Moses H. Neil W. G. Deshler Wm. J. Camnitz Dennison M. A. Joyce A. W. Field W. H. Lynch R. Sheldon Chas. Frank I. Reinhard P. W. Huntington E. J. Miller E. E. Long Frank A. Davis W. D. Brickell William Orr E. L. Taylor, Jr J. Booth Or W. Sharp Josiah Medbery Charles T. Lee Wm. F. Burdell James Kilbourne Jaude Meeker L. White Jacob Sherman David Westwater A. Brady Dennis Keily H. Fisher M. McDonald Gee K. Fairbanks Andrew Gardner L. B. Kauffman J. EB. Sater Riley F. Williams Gilbert H. Barger H. T. Chittenden S Hall P. H. Outhwaite Gilbert H. Stewart J. Clahane Geo. D. Freeman F. C. Hubbard J. D. Fr P. L. Butler Edward ©. Cole C. E. D. Barron W. H. Halliday Frank E. Hayden Jacob Schrader D. B. Sharp J. Lauer J. M. Bennett F. Wheeler As. H. Gerrish T. Hoster Elson A. Sims Uel Borger N. Cook John Q. Brown John H. Culbertson Oliver Perry Thos. J. Keating R. T. Clark Williams John 8 Hambleton Ford H. Heywood Geo. H. Cox Harry Peakerry P A J. A. Berry James Poindexter E. Stewart Columbus Board OF Trade Enry Bassell Samuel Stevens Iis G. Rowland N. B. Abbott A. Court H. Hopper E. Arnold H. Harmon Miller E. J. Farley Corrodi A. Byder Louis C. Simons Tate J.C. Campbell S. N. Field Ib Potts Neil Mrs. Carne Belleville Newport School Board
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