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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1908
Page
2
A report notes stern warnings that armed vessels would be deployed within twenty four hours over the Haitian refugee crisis. The State Department expected the Haitian question to resolve itself amid conferences on the fate of refugees in the French Consulate at Gonaives. France refused to surrender refugees for trial, while Haiti resisted consent.
March 15 reports show Republicans naming 1,184 delegates to the National convention. Attorney General H W Byers named temporary chairman, with George D Perkins often mentioned for permanent post. Allison and Cummins factions contend over platform and delegates. Unofficial county results favor Allison, Taft endorsements solid in First, Sixth, and Eighth Districts.
During morning service the Rev Robert Watson of Church of the Covenant told his congregation he would not accept the pastorate of the Chamber Wylie Church in Philadelphia. He finished a sermon series on A Rich Man's Life and spoke on The World's Magnet at a Y M C A gathering, urging self oblation as a path to maturity.
March 15 reports a large number of death sentences across Russia. Ten robbers at Kremenchug, four at Kiev, three men who attacked a post office at Prosquorov, two brigands at Lodz, a peasant at Karkov and two political prisoners at Kursk are among those to die.
De Witt Fuller of Hancock reportedly served as President Lincoln's private telegraph operator during the Civil War. He was about 70 and worked for the Erie as a telegraph repair man when killed by a train on Erie tracks at Narrowsburg on Friday.
Joseph Bassanell one of the convicts who escaped from the North Dakota Penitentiary was killed last night by Sheriff Beck of McLean County in a pistol duel. Alfred Woolens, the other escapee, was captured by a posse earlier fifteen miles west of Mandan. The fatal battle occurred in McLean County about sixty miles from Bismarck.
Vienna reports Emperor Francis Joseph has been confined to his rooms at Schoenbrunn Castle for several days with a cold. He continues to work daily but has refused to grant general audiences.
Architect J Walter Stevens has completed a perspective drawing of Hughes High School. The Building Committee, stonecutters, and contractor contracts were discussed, with terra cotta chosen for the exterior. Excavations are underway on Clifton Avenue at McMillan and Guy Streets for a project costing about three quarters of a million dollars.
Australia eyes a warm, formal yet cordial reception as the US battle fleet arrives. Sydney and Melbourne prepare ciudadlike entertainments, with Sydney emphasizing naval pageantry and Melbourne offering broader social pleasures. gunners on US ships aim to surpass recent Pacific fleet scores, as thirteen inch rifles and heavier armament shape expected performance and promotions.
In St. Petersburg on March 15 The Slovo lauds the fleet's return as a dramatic end to Pacific deployment and credits peace preservation to US display, Japanese prudence, and British good offices while The Novie Vremya notes the voyage serves as a public Navy inspection and regrets its move away from European shores.
SAN DIEGO March 15 The American battleship fleet anchored in Magdalena Bay will begin serious target practice tomorrow and continue for two to three weeks. Ranges start at 1,000 yards expanding to 3,000 for small targets and up to 9,000 yards for 12 and 13 inch guns with larger 30 by 60 foot targets. The harbor serves as a sheltered naval base near Almejas Bay, emphasizing readiness and accuracy in gunnery.
A Berlin dispatch to The Daily Mail reports Emperor Wilhelm II sent warm personal congratulations to President Roosevelt on the arrival of the fleet at Magdalena Bay ahead of schedule.
Malta March 15 The announcement that the American fleet would make a round the world trip has been received here with great interest. If the fleet visits Malta its reception will be handled by the military authorities since the Mediterranean fleet is absent from June to October.
Brigadier General Royal Thaxter Frank U S A retired died at his Washington home at seventy six. He graduated from West Point in 1858 and served through the Civil War earning a brevetted colonel and later became brigadier general in 1890 before retiring. Interment will be in Arlington Tuesday. Federal Judge Charles D Clark died in Chattanooga aged 61 from Brights disease with tuberculosis. He was appointed to the federal bench December 17 188? by Grover Cleveland and leaves a widow. Colonel W Q Dalmeyer longtime Missouri state treasurer died in Jefferson City aged 79. he was president of the Exchange Bank.
Presbyterians announce the greatest shop revival in the city starting March 27. Charles Stelzle, famed factory world missionary, will speak at a mass meeting in Music Hall. Plans were reviewed at the Presbyterian Brotherhood of Cincinnati banquet. Stelzle and other noted speakers will address the meetings with home missionaries touring the United States aiding shop services.
Eugene P. Carver, Morse's counsel, says the indicted banker believes he can pay all debts with creditor cooperation. He asserts solvent status and will use legal rights to settle obligations. Morse will seek quick determinations and opposes bankruptcy petitions.
After an alarm of fire and a hospital removal, unknown assailants fought guests in Central avenue and Wade street. Peter Braun, 18, a tanner of 314 Findlay street, was stabbed in the neck and lies at City Hospital near death. Braun cannot identify his attackers.
Frederick C Gau aged 63 died at 3413 Reading road in his son Dr Henry F Gau's home yesterday morning after bronchial pneumonia and neuritis. Born in Germany he came to Cincinnati fifty years ago and spent many years in the insurance business. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 10 in Dr Gau's home with interment at the German Evangelical Protestant Cemetery.
Announcement from Sharon Pennsylvania reports the Sharon Steel Hoop Company will restart its entire plant including the open hearth blooming mill and billet mills eight nine and ten inch next Tuesday. About one thousand workers are affected.
The Commercial Tribune will publish next Sunday a full page photograph of Most Rev Henry Moeller Archbishop of Cincinnati in its Illustrated Magazine. The issue promises amusing pictures jokes and anecdotes and aims to entertain parishioners and readers alike with a Sunday afternoon breaded-an feature.
John Frederick Kruse, aged 86, a surviving Cincinnati pioneer born in 1822 in Danhollen Hanover Germany, died yesterday. He arrived in Cincinnati at 18 and ran a dry goods business in Findlay Market before retiring in 1893. His nephews Louis Charles and William Kruse lead Kruse Hardware, Edward and Henry Schonebaum help manage Otto Marmet Coal and Mining. He belonged to the German Pioneer Society and supported charities. Burial is set for Spring Grove Cemetery.
Detectives from the Municipal Reform Association Antisaloon League and the Meat Dealers' Protective Association worked throughout the city. The effort to enforce a closed Sunday was coordinated by all groups with independent Meat Dealers' detectives. They visited saloons grocery stores and meat markets and obtained evidence to prosecute many who did not close yesterday.
G C Joehnk haberdasher at 1133 Vine street reported a theft yesterday aboard a Vine-Clifton car. While riding home he was approached by two well dressed men who used a wedge to take his $125 diamond stud after he checked it near Twelfth and Vine. He recalls seeing the gem at Twelfth and Vine but it vanished by Fifteenth street.
Norwood Fire Department ladders tested at Allison Street High School fell short, reaching only to the second floor of a three story building. The test was ordered by the Board of Education and witnessed by Mayor Jones and city officials as water was thrown on the school to gauge safety.
Patrolman Werpup yesterday morning arrested Guy Scofield a Sixth and Carr street teamster charged with cutting to kill. Scofield is jailed at the Fourth District Police Station for wounding William Luedde 1204 Budd street in a West End saloon Saturday night. Luedde, taken to Betty Street Hospital, was dressed and collapsed on the way home, now recovering at his mother's nearby residence.
Mark Streeter of Grimes Iowa sues Miss Mary Corrigan of Polk City in Van Liew's Justice court for 10.50 damages claiming a promised marriage on February 14 was never fulfilled. He cites mental distress from the broken promise.
Coroner A Schumacher investigates the sudden death of Sadie Gertrude Irwin who fell ill and died while visiting her invalid mother near Millville. An autopsy found no clear cause and a stomach analysis will follow. This is the third recent unexplained death under Schumacher's inquiry, joining Margaret Nolan of Middletown and Katie Heller of this city.
Three Tyre Bank robbers saluted a posse of Ochelata men at Candy Creek eight miles southwest of Ochelata. They broke rifles, seized pistols and a horse, then released the posse. By nightfall the bandits were believed east of Big Heart, with a 100-man posse en route to surround them.
Thousands of Cincinnati women and nearby residents flocked to the Gidding establishment for a week of informal openings showcasing spring and summer fashion. Days set aside Tuesday through Thursday drew crowds, with continued displays Friday and Saturday due to high demand. The store highlights tailored suits, waists, gowns, and one piece dresses in multiple fabrics, with prices aimed at stylish yet economical dress.
The Hon. L. A. Burrell, once a Pennsylvania representative and now living in Cincinnati, addressed the Biddle Baraca Bible Class at Ninth Street Baptist Church yesterday morning. The Baracas claim to be the city’s largest Bible class as the meeting drew a large audience.
The Storm Fishing Club held a successful entertainment and dance at Central Turner Hall last night. The first part ran from 8 to 9 o clock, followed by a lively terpsichorean revel lasting into the evening.
Tokyo March 15 The question of Anglican religious marriages in Japan raises doubts in English law about 30 to 40 unions performed by Bishop Awdry. Courts may not recognize them as legal, making offspring illegitimate. Clergy admit mistake and seek a new Parliament act to legalize these marriages.
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