06 Mar 1898
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1898
Page
1
Senator Foraker says Cincinnati appointments are unconsidered as he and the President claim broader duties occupy much of their time. He asserts neither the President nor the Senate have given ear to such local requests.
Senator Foraker and aides faced a rush of office seekers in Cincinnati while awaiting the Board of Inquiry's Cuba report. He questioned Cincinnati appointments and possible successors, noting many applicants and no Washington decision yet. He also discussed General Ryan’s potential holdover and anticipated political adjustments. The day's end left him tired and focused on mail.
The kaleidoscope of Cincinnati politics now centers Amor Smith as a likely Subtreasurer, with Sen Foraker denying slates while Smith’s visits to the Senate office heighten attention. Ex sheriff Robert Archibald remains a candidate for Surveyor of Customs as party factions shift and reassemble.
The Colored Republicans have begun a campaign for H L Dalton in the Second District Attorney race. Dalton is backed by the Charles Sumner Club led by President Joseph G Frey and aims to secure endorsements from colored Republican clubs including the Second Ward League Club.
Covington engineer Robert Powell Jr unveils the hygrocycle, a 18 foot long tandem water cycle on torpedo floats. The device weighs 100 pounds, supports seven men, and operates by pedal motion linked to a rear propeller and rudder via wires.
Senator M. T. Corcoran spoke on the Struggle of 1798. Kentucky entertainers from Covington performed amid songs and recitations. The program showcased Brice Henderson, J. B. Linneman, and the Elk Lodge Quartet with lively encores. Refreshments followed a memorable evening of Irish patriotism and music.
Colten & Co. sue the Wholesale Live Stock Commission Merchants' Association alleging an unlawful combination to control and drive others from the business. The suit cites actions to force Cohen & Co. out of the local market in violation of antitrust law. courts have recently reinforced antitrust enforcement and await outcome.
Richard Carroll confirms he has been chosen Vice President and General Manager of the Mobile & Onto Railroad. His incumbency began last Monday. he will move to Mobile soon to assume duties while his family stays in Cincinnati and he plans frequent visits to the city.
A historical column reflects on early war emotions and media portrayals. It recalls 1861- era headlines, a fifty-pound bombshell in a local drugstore tied to the Confederacy, a box of copperhead snakes sent to Lincoln, and Ohio’s 75 000 volunteer call with thirteen regiments. It notes recruiting, dispatches from figures like Colonels Harris and Willich, and wartime logistics.
Jackson Smith, Division Passenger Agent of the L. & N., leaves for a ten days furlough. After sixteen years with the road he seeks complete relief from duties. He will visit H. Eugene Leigh in Nashville and W. H. Laudeman in New Orleans.
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a $10,000 judgment in favor of Mrs Susan N. John, New York portrait painter, against the North Chicago Street Railway Company for injuries from a street car fall in the summer.
Alice Moore age 22 of 1066 Cutter Street and William Anderson age 39 of 1515 Providence Street were admitted yesterday to the Branch Hospital for consumption.
A report states the suspect admits spending the funds while public belief holds the money was diverted to stock market speculation. Authorities pursue clarity on the source and destination of the funds.
Sherwood Cunning, First National Bank teller, walked into Central Police Station at 1:50 AM to surrender to authorities. US Examiner Tucker fixed the shortage at 23000 dollars after reviewing bank books. Cunning hopes to repay before his March 16 trial. Bondsmen weigh securing his release while officials debate prosecution and settlement terms.
Davis & Egan Machine Tool Company chairman Charles Davis announces after a special meeting that vice president treasurer Wm H Burmer must withdraw immediately as surety on Canning bond at First National Bank. Directors repudiated Burmer action as breach of by laws and duties.
Rumors reached police last night that bondsman W. H. Burtner planned turning Cunning over to authorities. Citizens expressed worry as the search continued and officials investigated the tips.
James Bell 17 son of William Bell of Dayton Kentucky was killed by a C and O fast flyer in the Jeep cut at Bellevue Kentucky. He stepped off the east bound Freight No 76 rail and was struck by the west bound fast flyer. The body was sent to Newport then Betz morgue and home to Dayton. Coroner Higgins will render a verdict after statements from the engineer and fireman.
Major John F. E. Nagel temporarily assumes colonel duties as the First Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry reorganizes after Colonel Shell resigns. Meetings move to Wuebler Hall with a planned three-night schedule, officer school Tuesdays, company drills midweek, and Sunday battalion drills. Enlistment increases and headquarters open for Company C with John H. Pieper in charge.
Cincinnati responds to the Cuban Relief Committee with broad support. Mayor Gustav V. Tafel urges public donations of clothing food and medicine to aid noncombatant Cubans suffering hunger and destitution. Local committees list collection points and names donors including James J. Hooker and Rev. Charles E. etc.
Policeman Charles F. Ritter recovered sufficiently to leave City Hospital. Yesterday friends accompanied him to his Richmond street home. Later he visited Central Police Station and exchanged greetings with friends before returning home.
Commercial Club outlines new legislation for the Southern Railroad including a lease or sale option. The measure assigns joint powers of negotiation to the railroad and the sinking fund trustees, signaling fiscal and operational debates ahead.
In a special session the Commercial Club approved a plan tying all future negotiations with the Southern Railroad to ratification by the people. A new bill would require popular vote for any lease or sale, with the city backing leases via bonds and at least one fifth cash payment on sale. The committee will draft the bill and push it in Columbus next Tuesday.
The U S Embassy in Berlin issues a strong remonstrance to the German Government over unfair revenue station practices in drying fruit imports. Rhine district complaints cite carloads halted at Kaldenkirchen awaiting examination, with large dried fruit consignments refused at Bonn since February 19. The embassy cites Bundesrath decree scope and seeks redress.
Explorer E Hazard Wells will speak on Klondike Alaska and its wealth at the Odeon next Friday evening. He will show over fifty stereopticon pictures from his own photographs of the gold country and will discuss his routes and investigations. He will display his equipment and his red dog Billick.
The Richards on Paper Company elected a five member board: C T Haymat J C Richardson T J Mullen C C Richardson and J C Richardson Jr The board organized with J C Richardson President C T Hayman Vice President and C C Richardson Secretary and Treasurer Hayman serves as Superintendent of the Miami and Erie Canal.
Charles McCabe appeared before Judge Schwab in Police Court on drunkenness. The case was continued until the 12th to allow the Prosecuting Attorney time to gather evidence under the habitual criminal act, with a possible three year sentence expected.
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