30 Jun 1909
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1909
Page
1
Walter W. Caswell, listed as the first husband of the Maryland murder victim, is identified in the records. The notice notes his relationship and status as an ex-husband, with no further details on case developments provided in the readable text.
Archie King an 8 year old boy sparked a powder can invite others to hear the big noise. An explosion injures four children. King and 2 year old Ella Elster are said to be dying. The other injured are Judson Elster 5 and Margaret Elster 7 who probably will recover.
Hopkinsville Kentucky June 29 The Crecelius law passed in 1806 makes it a heavy fine offense for farmers to pledge tobacco to controlling organizations or for buyers to purchase pledged tobacco The case against Thomas Hodge and R Co West was dismissed after a judge sustained a demurrer Commonwealths Attorney Smith filed exceptions and appeal to settle the law status
Abraham Renick of Clark county censured the district board over recent action and the salary for President LeBus. The contract would use 10 percent of this year’s crop proceeds to capitalize the Burley Tobacco Company as a corporation controlled by the Burley Tobacco Association, with each pool grower holding stock equal to 100 percent of his pooled tobacco.
Special Dispatch reports from Estill Springs Kentucky where Captain D M Smith counsel for the National Model License league argues prohibition is not temperance. He contends moderation, not banning, defines temperance and criticizes state-wide prohibition as a failure and hypocrisy. He warns regulation of saloons is better than allowing bootleggers and notes how dry towns breed free drinking and law evasion.
A letter in the handwriting of Edith May Woodill expresses deep affection for her killer known as Lame Bob Eastman. The missive, found in the bungalow of the murderer after his death, suggests a year of acquaintance and contains poetic passages about desire and fate. Eastman’s own letters, seized from his body, include a note to station agent George Taylor and a grim confession about the crime, with threats of self harm if bondsmen are not secured.
Dr John Grant Newman president of Western College Oxford says the institution is within eight thousand dollars of a twenty thousand endowment and a donor has guaranteed five thousand if the rest is raised by tomorrow the last day. It is believed the endowment will be secured.
PAULINE Neff Munyon once a chorus girl and social figure sues for divorce from James M Munyon the medicine magnate. She claims he sent her from The Towers on June 12 and faced tensions with his two married sons amid a highly publicized separation and guarded retreat from the mansion.
George and Joseph Nuzzo, accused in a black hand case, waived examination and were held to the federal grand jury in Cleveland. Pippino Galbo of Meadville Pa demanded a hearing claiming invitation to join the Society of the Banana led by Sam Lima of Marion who is said to head the group. Galbo was likewise bound over to the grand jury.
Indiana grand jury indicts four men over old Honduras lottery links. Royal Hammer Harry Walker Harry Pfalzgraf and Davis Fain, saloon keepers, arrested in Indianapolis and released on $500 bail each. Postoffice Inspector Fletcher testified on limits of lottery operations under federal law.
General George B. Cosby aged 69 a Confederate brigadier and Kentucky native died by self inflicted gas inhalation in Oakland California He had been suffering from paralysis and was one of the army’s few surviving brigadiers.
Nome dispatch reports a bloody uprising by Russian political prisoners in the Yakutsk district and Siberian camps. Mutineers fled across the tundra toward the Bering Strait in a bid to reach Alaska amid chaotic pursuit.
The New York board of aldermen passed an antinoise ordinance to curb ringing bells tooting whistles and cries of hucksters pending mayoral signing and enforcement beginning after enactment.
Washington report notes nine days of intense heat nationwide. A general change to cooler weather begins tonight in the Northeast states, the lake region, and the Northwest. The South and Middle West still endure high temperatures though rains are forecast to moderate conditions.
In London 112 women including Mrs Pankhurst and Mrs Solomon are arrested after a deputation to Prime Minister Asquith is rejected. Police confront crowds as windows are smashed and attempts to reach the House of Commons fail. A chaotic night follows with widespread disorder and arrests.
Lucile Burton, Madisonville resident and sister-in-law to J H Mackie, seeks information on their ten year old son reportedly taken when Mackie, head of athletic clubs, ran a boxing promotion business. Mackie’s wife claims estrangement and insurance matters arise as reports describe Mackie’s movements and affiliations.
At midnight last night two Barcelona theaters were struck by bombs. Grniayf Cre Playhouses was empty while the other theater was crowded and caused panic. One man was fatally wounded.
In Evansville Indiana a test of dynamite during a street car strike caused a near disaster. A car ran over a large stick of green dynamite which did not explode at first. A cautious neutralized test then caused a terrific blast that experts say could have blown the car motorman and conductor to atoms.
The scene centers on Mrs Mackie and her husband with reports of desertion and a pending divorce suit. Mrs Mackie declines comment and directs inquiries to her attorney while the household remains quiet at the home in Matisonville. Tasule Tretan notes the claim is pursued by Mrs Mackie.
A state committee of firemen and trainmen proposes a measure to exclude Black workers from railroad employment. The action reflects sectional tensions as organizers push restrictions and rail employers weigh implementation.
Aged S38, widow of a prominent state figure, dies in town. She leaves large sums to charity and assets to be distributed according to her will. The bequests place her among the wealthiest women in the state, with sections of her estate designated for public welfare.
Orville Wright finally lifts a new aeroplane at Fort Myer after three failed attempts caused by a loose spark control. Wilbur Wright explains a learning period is needed to master the machine as a large crowd watches. Weather is described as perfect with calm air.
Washington June 29 The Senate opened debate on income and corporate taxes linked to the tariff with Chairman Aldrich’s stance on the corporate tax under scrutiny. Democrats seize on his remarks to push opposition to an income tax while Aldrich denies any subterfuge and argues for legitimate revenue. Leaders clash over whether to tax corporate earnings or pursue direct income taxes as the tariff bill unfolds.
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