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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1905
Page
2
General Superintendent H. 8. Storrs said the switch matter would be investigated tomorrow amid doubts a boy had a key and could operate the switch. The report describes an attempted passage to a siding and the ensuing scrutiny by railroad officials.
Official report to President Newman describes Train No. 10 passing Mentor at 8:35 p.m. and Train No. 26 following, with a side track switch allegedly thrown and locked. The No. 26 train endangered by a derailed engine and burning freight house, conductor notes the switch remained intact, and efforts continue to locate the person who misplaced the switch. The text recounts witnesses, rescue actions by women, and personal escape details from the Cleveland platform.
Conductor Alexander Hammond of the Limited reported rushing to the switch after the wreck and finding it open and locked with the light cut. J Prior a colored porter on the second car, described being thrown as the train left the main track and aiding passengers while suffering minor injuries.
President Newman of the New York Central and Lake Shore Railroads announced the Twentieth Century Limited will return to a twenty hour schedule after a recent accident, replacing the prior eighteen hour timing. The train will depart New York at 3 30 p p and reach Chicago two hours later, with the schedule adjusted as needed until full restoration.
James H. Gibson of 475 Flournoy Street Chicago died in a Cleveland hospital after a train crash. He described being hurled over seats into darkness among a screaming crowd, and breaking a window to escape the blinding steam with his hands bleeding from glass.
Seventeen passengers from the Twentieth Century Limited wreck at Mentor Ohio arrived in New York. The group includes C B Pickard Chicago Houston Lowe and family Dayton Oh W Beal New Orleans Mrs H G Tierney Miss E Tierney and Miss E Britt all from Ohio. Pickard said no one in the first car escaped serious injury while others fared better and many in the smoking car may have burned.
A Chicago fire destroyed the first class mail car of the Twentieth Century Limited. The train, carrying urgent letters and documents, had a daily rush to reach eastern cities and used pneumatic tubes to deliver mail, with 15 to 20 pouches typically aboard. Post Office inquiries surged as people feared loss of important correspondence.
Warren J. Lynch general passenger agent for the Big Four and his wife Mrs Lynch were aboard the wrecked Lake Shore flyer. They were in their stateroom and unharmed though shaken. The Cincinnati sleeper was entirely uninjured and Lynch later traveled toward New York with his wife.
M E Ingalls chairman of the Big Four says telegrams indicate the Lake Shore flyer wreck resulted from malicious mischief rather than excess speed. He states evidence shows a switch was thrown and locked, implying deliberate criminal act by an evil disposed person.
Attorney John S. Bennett died in the Mentor railroad catastrophe. He headed patent law and appeared in many Federal cases here, including the Bullock Electric versus Westinghouse dispute. His notable fire hose attachment case for New York dragged 25 years and involved about 27 million dollars. He had a Danville country home and a West Thirty-third Street city residence.
S C Beckwith, renowned advertising agent, died in the wreck of the Twentieth Century flyer near Mentor Ohio. For over twenty years he represented reading publications and built a substantial fortune. He was temperate and engaging, leading a successful corps of assistants in New York and Chicago.
June 22 in Mt Vernon Ohio a 23 year old William Clifford was arrested for abusing five year old Allie May Hancock, daughter of William Hancock. The investigation led Hancock to pursue Clifford to a barber shop and a Presbyterian church where he fled but was eventually restrained by a deputy.
Missouri Governor in a speech defending strict enforcement of bribery laws cites public awakening against official corruption. He warns that lawless officials threaten democracy and urges citizens to demand reform and steadfast law enforcement.
The Kentucky State Bar Association opened its annual meeting in Covington with about 200 members present, including Chief Justice Hobson and Judge Folk of Missouri arriving to be welcomed by association leaders. Governor Folk received honors and the session honored long-serving judge W. Pryor as an honorary member.
New York District Attorney Jerome opens an inquiry into Equitable Life Assurance Society. State Superintendent Hendricks forwards his preliminary report citing salaries paid to now inactive officers. August Belmont resigns from Equitable board as hearings continue in Syracuse and New York amid ongoing examinations into the society.
Albany June 22 Governor Higgins said he would cooperate with District Attorney Jerome in any action arising from Superintendent Hendricks' report on Equitable Life Assurance Society. He noted the need for careful review and expressed support for standardizing life insurer investments. He cited honesty and fair dealing as crucial in insurance management.
New York June 22 The battleships Maine and Missouri test meals to refute deserters claims of poor rations Admiral Evans cites sample menus showing steak pork and ice cream as evidence of plentiful meals Officers note menus include beef roast pork and seafood with desserts while a Maine mascot goat Togo stirs trouble amid the report of missing Tompokes and rumors of champagne aboard the Russian fleet
President Roosevelt rode a rain delayed train from Williamstown to North Adams and Pittsfield delivering brief talks on education and citizen duty. He urged training children for work and praised Massachusetts products while greeting several thousand locals at each stop. He concluded with remarks on America’s role among nations and the need to play it well.
The President's train passed through Great Barrington at 3 40 without stopping as rain poured down. The President appeared at the rear of his special train, with dispatch to Commercial aes.
Washington reports London will not back an armistice before the Washington conference. British officials, allied with Japan, feel Japan would sacrifice much to agree now and that Russia might listen after defeats on land. London will not hamper the President but supports the broad aim of peace talks.
The Nove Vremya reports that the 500 member assembly chosen for five years will share authority with the Council of the Empire. Legislation must pass both houses and gain the Emperor’s approval. Press access is allowed with prior censorship of reports. Proceedings will be officially published like the Congressional Record.
Paris June 22 Princess Edmund de Polignac formerly Miss Winneretta the singer re enters the social whirl preferring French society She attends weddings dances and a fete by the Comtesse D Eu with Mme Waddington and Mme Emile Pascal also at a dinner and reception by Mrs Moore with the Duc and Duchess D Harcourt De Noalles Luynes and Prince and Princess Amedee de Broglie
Detectives Keatting and Calhan arrested Fannie Kane 715 Clark street 18 for stealing clothing from Morris Posthorn 1320 Central avenue. Kane allegedly left home Sunday before the family woke and was found wearing Mrs Posthorn’s dress and other garments.
A Chicago strike stalemate centers on union buttons as a peace committee meets J W Farwell of the Employers Association. Labor demands include wearing union buttons while accepting proposed terms, but Farwell says employers will not agree to that condition.
The Mazzini Republican League held a banquet at Douglass Hall in the city to mark the 100th birthday of the patriot it honors. Antonio Caruso served as toastmaster and spoke in Italian, with Dr A Ravagli. Dr G B Casello delivered the English commemorative address as over a hundred members attended.
A crowd erupts with cheers as a car leads a victory lap and drivers wave to onlookers. Spectators fill the street, recording the moment on phones and shouting in celebration.
NEW MILFORD Conn June 232 The special train bearing President Roosevelt reached here at 4 40 o clock this afternoon The President appeared on the rear platform and after shaking hands with the people assembled made a short address He spoke of the necessity of having a strong navy and said that while a strong power should not impose upon a weaker one in turn it should not be imposed upon Former Comptroller Nicholas Staats called for three cheers for the President which were given with a will As the train moved away the President waved his hand saying Goodbye my friends and good luck to you
President Roosevelt's train halted at Danbury at 5:18 PM for five minutes. Factory whistles blared at full blast, drowning out his planned remarks during the stop.
The special train carrying the President arrived at York, New Haven and Hartford Rail road at 6 48 p m two minutes early. The transfer ferry Maryland took the train to Jersey City. The President did not appear on the platform to speak though hundreds of railroad workers gathered at Mott Haven. The train reached Jersey City at 7 50 p m and departed for Washington at 8 16 p m. Three cheers were given for the President by those at the station.
President Roosevelt and party arrived in Washington at 2:05 a.m. via the Pennsylvania Railroad after a return from their New England trip. The carriage awaited and he was driven directly to the White House.
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