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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1907
Page
2
The French crisis deepened as mutinous Seventeenth Infantry troops joined wine growers at Beziers. Premier Clemenceau refused terms, vows unconditional surrender if needed. Troops advanced from Narbonne Montpellier Beziers to enforce order while the public faced closures and quieted streets.
General Bailloude arrived with a staff officer and an orderly and urged the mutineers of the Seventeenth Regiment to surrender and return to Agde by rail promising leniency. Soldiers handed over rifles and ammunition and promised to go back to quarters by noon tomorrow.
AGDE France June 21 A number of the men of the Seventeenth Regiment who deserted but did not go with their unit are reported to be surrendering or returning to duty as the war period continues.
In Montpelier France on June 21 a violent riot broke out as peasants attacked rail lines and stations. Troops charged the mob driving them from streets and barricades were demolished. A hostage incident occurred when Sub-Prefect Leullier was seized by 400 peasants. Railroad damage halted service between Narbonne and Perpignan.
June 21 in Narbonne riot survivors were honored in a solemn funeral embraced by the entire countryside. Delegates from public bodies attended as a brass band played and bells tolled. Troops surrounded the prefecture while locals shunned officials and generals wore plain clothes amid a siege atmosphere before crowds relaxed and promenaded. General Trancas retired by war minister after pressure not to deploy cuirassiers.
G R Beasley a prominent resident shot and instantly killed his wife at their home in Linton Ind He had recently sued for divorce and is believed to have been temporarily unbalanced by domestic troubles Beasley was arrested and jailed He is brother to A M Beasley a known figure in Indiana politics
The article reports several prominent deaths: Prof John Wright Decker of Ohio State University at 36 from pneumonia near Columbus. Lucien Baker former U S Senator who died in Leavenworth Kansas, born 1846. Captain W J Downs who helped route canals and railways, died at 91 in Black River Falls Wisconsin. W R Speare Washington undertaker who managed burials for President Garfield and others, died at 60. Isidor Wormler a New York banker died aged 77.
An advertisement boasts Ar buckles Ariosa Coffee as unseen in town for quality and price. It claims the firm is the largest coffee dealer in the world and notes egg coating on Ariola Coffee preserves flavor and aroma.
ARBUCKLE BROS of New York City notes ARIOSA is for drinking, not viewing, and claims compliance with the National Pure Food Law. The label includes a 2041 guarantee and is filed in Washington.
A powerful thunderstorm with marble sized hail lashed Cincinnati and Campbell County Kentucky. Widespread damage followed including burned telephone wires at Water Works, toppled signs, collapsed tents at God's Bible School, flooded streets in Vine Street, and several buildings struck by lightning in Bellevue and Newport. Damage estimates reach $15,000 for a Lockland florist as hail and lightning damaged crops, barns, and residences, with one barn burned after a direct hit near Newport.
Frisco telegraphers strike after New York officials react to a settlement with Charles P. Neill and statements by Clowry of Western Union and E. J. Nally of Postal. President Small’s San Francisco pledge is disputed, prompting calls to convene the National Executive Board and a possible shift in obligations of Western Union and Postal firms.
In Constantinople the Porte informs the American Embassy that negotiations with the Porte have concluded, enabling the United States to raise its legation to embassy status. Ambassador Leishman settled six long open issues, aiding American colleges, missions, and consular courts, with the Konia school case reopened and authorized.
Fred W. Baker of Epsom withdraws as next friend in the accounting suit over Mrs. Eddy’s estate in Concord New Hampshire. He says kin nearer to Mrs. Eddy act as plaintiffs making his participation unnecessary. Lawyers also sought funds from trustees to continue the suit.
Rumor of a grave mutiny aboard the French armored cruiser Victor Hugo off the U S coast circulates from Lorient to New York. Officials express skepticism as dispatches note 120 sailors ashore on May five citing harsh discipline while the ship sailed to Jamestown Exposition then to New York and Hampton Roads.
Four damage suits were filed in Fleming Circuit Court at Flemingsburg against the Cincinnati Flemingsburg and Southwestern Railway and the Louisville and Nashville by wreck victims from the May 10 crash. Plaintiffs include Nannie J. Rankin for 305,500, C B Rankin for 10,500, C B Rankin and daughter Esie Rankin for 5,250, and Mrs. Sallie Graham for 10,500, bringing total claims to 156,000 with other suits already filed. Two lives were lost and seventeen people were hurt.
Hamilton real estate man James Williams 56 secretly married Mary King 28 of Chicago in Newport Kentucky on Wednesday evening. Williams joined his bride on the Chicago train here and they traveled to Newport for the ceremony, Williams being a long time widower.
A colorless, thousand word manifesto issued by the National Socialists circulates in St Petersburg. It labels the Douma’s session as a hundred days of captivity and ends with the claim that every nation deserves the government it tolerates, offering no concrete recommendation.
At a New York convention the International Association of Printing Pressmen voted 102 to 93 to repudiate a five year agreement with the United Typothetae of America affecting 19 000 workers. The union urged striking the open shop clause and adding nine hours pay for an eight hour day with a referendum if the union’s board rejects the amendments. A meeting of the Executive Committee will seek consent from the United Typothetae to amend the pact.
Taft campaign manager Arthur I. Vorys of Columbus responds to rumors of withdrawal, stating Taft stands where he did at the movement's start and will remain loyal until the Republican National Convention nominates a candidate.
Frank E. Woller long time Clerk of the Municipal Court pleaded guilty to embezzling $30,000 and was sentenced by Judge Brazee to three years at hard labor in the Milwaukee County House of Correction.
Wapakoneta Ohio June 21 banker L N Blume donated a ten thousand dollar site to the local Board of Education for a new high school building. The gift supports the city’s plan to expand educational facilities and strengthen community schooling.
W B Moore, lumber agent, convicted by a Columbus jury of defrauding the city by vouchers for poles not delivered to the electric lighting plant. An alleged confession involving $4000 shared with William Willcox was not admitted. Moore had collected 622 for 75 undelivered poles. Willcox is to be tried next.
The Hague June 21 The International Peace Conference delays formal business as committees hold private meetings to arrange uniform procedure. Three committees meet tomorrow to organize and set rules while a fourth waits until Monday. Work begins next week with arbitration and disarmament debates paused. President Nelidoff will not reveal any proposition texts.
Detectives accuse Gillespie of violating the midnight closing ordinance. Michael Gillespie, a saloonkeeper of Walnut near Sixth Street, was arrested early this morning by Sergeant Bauerlein and Officer West for violating the law. He was released on bond.
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