21 Jun 1910
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1910
Page
1
One dead and five prostrated during an early hot wave in Cincinnati. Police orders urge quick hospital transport for anyone found on streets as temperatures rise and heat intensifies.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Miss Eleanor Butler Alexander wed at 4 pm in Fifth Avenue church. A crowd gathered as officers kept watch to protect guests from curious onlookers. The ceremony featured a rose lined pulpit and elaborate floral decor with Rough Riders in attendance.
New YorkJune 20 Associated PressCharles A Kittler a member of the banking firm S P Pejj Co was indicted with James A Patten and six others on conspiracy charges in an alleged cotton pool They appeared before U S Judge Hand and Kittler pleaded guilty and posted 5000 bail awaiting further plea or motions
Five men aboard a launch were trapped in Maumee bay yesterday afternoon as flames enveloped the boat. They were rescued after about an hour. three suffered severe burns. A leaking fitting caused the blaze and one man reportedly tossed a match into the water igniting it.
Governor Harmon arrives for a pivotal Democratic convention facing a clash over nominees for lieutenant governor with Pomerene as a likely choice. Reports say backing from Harmon and Garber camps favors Pomerenes keynote while Mooney and Kemper trail, and senatorial endorsements loom amid lukewarm delegation sentiment.
Tonight a delegation from multiple districts considers endorsement for United States senator. Leaders Hewrens Hanley Finley O Dwyer and Rockwell met to canvass delegates and win over holdouts. Democratic sentiment favors endorsement though convention politics may block it.
Theodore Roosevelt begins life as a private citizen and contributor editor for The Outlook. He arrives in New York after a tense morning, visits his future Roosevelt office on Fourth Avenue, then attends his son's wedding at a church and reception hosted by Mrs. Charles B. Alexander.
The University of Cincinnati Law School produced top marks in the Ohio state bar exam with Robert S. Marx leading at 93.6 percent and M. J. Dosch second at 90.8 percent. Of 219 statewide takers, 194 passed. 41 hailed from Cincinnati, including Howard L. Bevis and William H. Harrison among many others.
Associated Press dispatch from Rusk Texas reports that Leonora John was accused of fatally harming Miss Maud Redding near here. A mob then tied the Black man to a stake, piled brush around him and set him ablaze, disregarding pleas for mercy.
Akron mayor offers promoters 100000 to bring the Johnson Jeffries fight to the city on July 4. He says outdoor arena for 50000 could be erected and that the bout would occur under state laws. Sawyer believes no good reason prevents holding the event locally if approved by authorities.
Nashville June 20 The state case against Robin Cooper charged with the murder of Senator E W Carmack is set for trial in the criminal court tomorrow. The case will be called in its proper order.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a declaration supporting Harmon for president and mention endorsements from state officials. The text references a lieutenant governor, a state treasurer named Creamer, and political leaders urging action, with continuation noted on another page.
The House passed a measure introduced by Rep Booher to allow pneumatic mail tubes in Cincinnati with a six month trial at no cost. Judge Goebel negotiated changes to limit government commitment until 1916 and secured a suspension of rules to send the bill to the Senate.
Paris June 20 Great Britain asks France the United States and Germany to issue an identical note to China urging immediate ratification of the Hankow Sze Chuen loan agreement.
Washington dispatch reports a Pittsburg steel firm won the Panama Canal lock contract with a bid of 5,374,474 dollars, the lowest among four competing bidders.
President Taft plans to press for approval of a publicity bill requiring disclosure of campaign contributions in federal races. He met with party leaders and urged tackling the measure before adjournment, pausing the Appalachian forest reserve bill to gain floor time. Taft intends to stay in Washington after adjournment to handle pending matters.
President Taft signed the statehood bill at 12 40 PM in the White House with Postmaster General Hitchcock, Senators Beveridge and others present. Two pens were used with Hitchcock's gold pen for the date and approval marked by Andrews feather pen. A ceremonial eagle feather carried the pen case to the White House.
Senate reconsidered its vote on the public land withdrawal bill and removed the bond proposition for irrigation funding. Senator Heyburn pressed for splitting the measures with a pledge that at least 20 million dollars would be approved this session to sustain irrigation work. The bill was amended and then passed.
President Taft continues to hold the rivers and harbors bill awaiting closer examination. The measure sits on his desk as the ten day window nears expiration this Saturday. Taft cites a busy schedule and wants a thorough review before signing.
Senate debates broadened inquiry into Senator Lorimer’s election and adopted a resolution to refer charges to privileges and elections. Beiley launched a one man filibuster over the Army Corps of Engineers bill as consideration of river and harbor projects continued.
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