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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1906
Page
2
The session enacts an employers liability bill, limits railroad workers’ hours, and expands militia funding while boosting permanent appropriations to near 140 million dollars. It preserves Niagara Falls, expands Alaska and Philippine measures, and authorizes new courts, pensions, and Indian affairs.
A physician recounts years of heart palpitations from coffee and tea and describes switching to Postum. He notes that after following directions and infusing it longer the drink gives rich flavor and deep color. He recommends Postum to patients and mentions a booklet titled The Roadville.
Red Wing Minnesota reports Grace Nettum 14 and Edith Nettum 12 fell from a boat into the Mississippi River and drowned during a family outing. In Red Bank New Jersey a coal schooner Emma Hendrix from Perth Amboy sank after capsizing with Captain Morris Brown and his 12 year old son William among the drowned. A second schooner Buena Vista with Captain Theodore Wilson and a helper also sank in the incident.
Edward R. Saalbach, a War Department clerk, and his wife were canoeing on the Potomac River when their boat capsized this afternoon. Both survived with unspecified injuries and assistance from bystanders.
Eyport Vermont reports four persons drowned after a canoe capsized on Lake Memphremagog in the afternoon. Rescue efforts were initiated but unsuccessful as the lake claimed the lives of the four injured travelers from the area.
The House Committee on Rules will propose a substitute to the immigration bill replacing the educational clause with a Watson drawn provision to appoint a commission to investigate immigration in all its phases and report to the next House.
Judge Jones of the Circuit Court approved a $25,000 bond for Mrs Kaufmann who is accused of murdering her servant Agnes Poireis. She will stay jailed until tomorrow morning when she is taken to her home, with police guard maintained around the residence.
The Daily Telegraph's Tokyo correspondent reports Yuan Shikai, governor of Chi Li and commander of Chinese forces, will be named Chinese Governor General of Manchuria, signaling a strong policy. General Ashima would head the Japanese administration as Governor General of Manchuria.
June 24 report from Huntington Wilson and Sir Ernest Satow aboard the Pacific Mail liner Siberia arriving in San Francisco. Satow, British Minister to China, heads to London while Huntington Wilson, ex secretary at Tokyo, travels to Washington after being named Third Assistant Secretary of State.
Mrs Emma Ledoux, on trial for killing her husband A N McVicar by poison and hiding the body in a trunk, was found guilty of first degree murder in Stockton California on June 24. The verdict carries the death penalty.
Mylius Erichsen's expedition to explore Greenland's northeastern coast failed today. The team expects to return in autumn 18. King Frederick sent a telegram to Mr. Erichsen wishing him godspeed.
Kingstown reports another lightship has been sent to replace the Coningsheg lightship after a White Star Line steamer collided with it in fog on June 22. The lightship is described as severely damaged.
Richard Pratt Marvin former Akron mayor and wealthy resident dies in Akron Born 1848 in Jamestown N Y son of Judge Richard P Marvin Lazard Freres banker Alexander Weill dies in Paris Col James Regan of the Ninth U S Infantry found dead in Manila heart failure reported yesterday
Senate Appropriations Chief Hale predicts final adjournment by Friday with most appropriation bills already set. The rate bill expected to pass, though its method and the fate of the commodity clause remain in question. Anticipated last-minute action and possible night sessions.
Hardin Davis, a black man, shot and fatally wounded street car conductor W. J. Kessly and wounded Paducah baseball player Frank Dargel after being refused passage fare. A policeman arrested him as an angry crowd threatened lynching.
The International Steel and Copper Plate Printers Union votes in Washington to hold its next annual convention in Chicago starting the third Monday in July 1907. Elected officers include President William Foley of Boston, Vice President E. C. Robertshaw of Chicago, Secretary-Treasurer T. L. Mahan of Washington, Organizer T. J. Keegan of New York, and AFL delegate E. L. Jordan of Washington.
In Davenport Iowa on June 24 John Esberg died instantly from a heart wound while Paul Rose was shot in the stomach and likely to die. The fatal encounter followed a quarrel as the assailant known as Cappy Hoffman fled the scene.
J P Cudahy of the Cudahy Packing Company said Louisville Packing Company which closed down last night is not a branch of his company.
Washington County authorities report three murders with no arrests. Michael Prebika, a coal miner, was found in a tunnel on the Wabash Road in Independence Township with a crushed skull and broken legs after being shot. a large sum of money was found on him and a warrant was issued for Frank Ristas. Joseph Simpson, another coal miner, was found beneath a railroad car in Burgettstown with head and chest wounds from a pick. A third unidentified man was found near the Baltimore and Ohio tracks at Gilkeson with a temple bruise as the only clue.
Michael Comatz of Connellsville is jailed on charges of killing Thomas Bosley and Robert Collins in a June 24 confrontation. Police say he confessed to beating the two men with a fence rail until they died.
King Alfonso and Queen Victoria will leave San Sebastian on July 2 aboard the royal yacht Giralda for the Isle of Wight.
One yellow fever case was reported at the Mississippi River Quarantine Station near New Orleans. A Cuban sailor from Havana on the Holstein was quarantined June 18 after displaying elevated temperature. The disease is not believed to be epidemic. the Holstein remains under inspection and disinfection.
Essen reports two Krupp Works laborers arrested on June 24 for betraying military secrets.
Panama June 24 The polls opened orderly but late in the day a clash at Santa Ana Park between liberals and police guarding ballot boxes left nine officers and Jose Antonio Paredes wounded and one liberal dead. Marines may be landed as violence risks spread. Governor Magoon and Captain Shanton helped deter trouble.
June 24 Colon voters faced a peaceful election day with official results pending. Early reports indicate government forces likely won, though final tallies were not released at press time.
In Pasadena early today a car traveling at sixty miles an hour overturned and exploded. Mrs. J. J. Cordori was pinned under the vehicle and burned to death. Chauffeur John Henderson suffered extensive burns and may die. Artist Ella May Morris of Pueblo Colorado also burned and bruised.
Twenty three public schools serving 1,128 pupils with twenty six teachers have been created across the canal zone. Five of six municipalities have adopted compulsory education, with rapid growth and plans to add two more schools. Enrollment is expected to rise to 1,200 soon and reach 1,600 shortly.
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