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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1909
Page
2
Senate action concludes a discussion labeled J-Day on tariff rate proposals. Lawmakers question rates amid ongoing negotiations and potential impacts on trade and domestic industries. Officials promise further hearings next week as amendments are drafted.
The coroner verdict holds Robert E. Eastman either killed Edith May Woodill or was accessory. States Attorney Taylor ends pursuit, but four jurors protest the inquiry’s conduct and evidence. A tomato vine on Eastman’s grave amid family scenes highlights a troubled case on Maryland’s eastern shore.
Cincinnati council votes 28 to 4 to allow the Louisville and Nashville Railroad to erect a viaduct across the public landing from Broadway to Main Street. The vote ends a six year dispute and faces possible court challenge. A daylight standard time change and multiple street projects and budget actions are also noted.
The finance committee reported a joint resolution proposing an income tax amendment to the constitution. It would authorize Congress to levy taxes on incomes from any source without apportionment. Debate cautions and noted attendance at Fort Myer airship tests and a baseball game followed a long Payne Aldrich tariff debate.
A. H. Cook of Akron was seriously injured and about a dozen passengers bruised when Erie Passenger Train No 9 from New York to Chicago derailed at an open switch near Sterling Mansfield Ohio. Cook was hospitalized and the train resumed its journey after a two hour delay.
President Taft hosted a nonpartisan White House dinner with prominent public figures including cabinet members and members of Congress. The gathering featured a notable number of Southern Democrats and an even split between Republicans and Democrats.
Nellie Martz a 19 year old inmate of the Carlisle avenue house was killed by a pistol shot from mounted patrolman Monte L Loewenstine of the Tenth District police yesterday afternoon at about 4 36 pm An accidental shooting is the consensus of three witnesses and coroner reports While Loewenstine had met the girl in Middletown and was in camp with the First Regiment O N G the day of the shooting the investigation continues to determine exact sequence of events and accountability
Accidental drownings mar a park outing by newsboys at Chester park. A 11 year old from Carthage Pike and a 14 or 15 year old from West Seventh street died after cramps and drowning in four and three feet of water. A third boy, five year old George Weber, drowned in a cistern at home.
Lorain Ohio June 28 A fire partially destroys the Gallio grocery at Ninth Avenue and Broadway after a revolver clash with an owner who repelled two men. A note warned payment of 500 and threatened death if police were notified. Two letters signed Black Hand were mailed from Cleveland.
Berlin June 28. Emperor William contributed 7600 to the German Labor Exchange association. The group aims to tackle unemployment by matching workers with vacancies across the empire and placing men without work in immediate contact with available jobs.
Pittsburg settles street railway strike after two days of losses totaling over 3 million. Mayor Magee mediates as officials sign agreement with discharge hearings and halfing swing runs. Rioting occurs near car barns. two detectives narrowly escape violence as police restore order.
In La Crosse Wisconsin the street railway strike finally settled at 8 o clock this afternoon after earlier settlements were repudiated by the men. The agreement grants an open shop while the men gain most points in the dispute.
About 6,000 miners in the Pittsburg Kansas north end quit work today awaiting a decision in the check off dispute. A formal strike order may be issued tomorrow calling out all Southwest miners. Sheridan Coal Company and McCormick Coal Company announced they would grant the miners demands.
R A M Shippi master for the Lake Carrie association announced that Toledo harbor will be closed for the week and no boat of the association will enter or leave. Sailors will receive adequate protection during the pause.
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