25 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1897
Page
1
Constantinople reports that the sultan plans swift punishment for Turkish officials over the Tokat Armenian massacre and the Armenian quarter pillage. Ambassadors press for rigorous action or risk coercive measures affecting Crete and Greece amid rising war talk.
A report states that forces are ordered not to cross the Greek frontier under any circumstances even if attacked. The blame for any outbreak of hostilities is attributed to Greece, with speculation on who could stop Turkey from chastising the kingdom.
Athens reports the government plans a new protest to the powers over the Crete blockade and disclaims responsibility for possible outcomes. Opposition presses autonomy under Prince George as betrayal, and officials fear imminent coercive moves. A collective note demands Greek troop recall or face port blockades near the frontier.
London dispatch reports at Canea the blockade will fail as a coercive measure. A Austrian gunboat fled a storm and sought Cretan port after capturing a Greek steamer. Powers discuss a new scheme while frontline war correspondents warn the situation is grave. Russia may send more troops and proposal for a neutral zone on the Turko Greek frontier gains acceptance.
Cretan insurgent leaders reject autonomy offered by powers and declare only two outcomes remain Greece or fighting to death. Commander in chief at Akrotiri refused the proposal as leaders from across Crete assembled. The stance frames a total union or total war over Crete's status.
CANEA March 24 An Austrian ironclad stopped a Greek steamer and a Greek sailing vessel attempting to run the blockade, authorities say.
A wreck at Eagle Hill on the Cleveland and Marietta Railway sent an engine and five cars into the Tuscarawas river. Engineer Charles Haddox swam ashore after injuries. Fireman Walter Dye amputated his arm with a jackknife to save his life following a landing impact. Brakeman Oscar Nott injured lightly. Dye is the son of former Marshal Dye.
The will of Mrs. Maria Elizabeth Cleveland, who died in Nice, directs most of her estate be placed in a trust yielding maximum safe income. Semi annual payments go to Marvin F. Scarfe of Pittsburg, who saved her life. on his death the principal goes to his children.
Caleb Baynard of St. Joseph County will go to New York this week for medical examination. He is described as a typical African who is turning white with a transformation progressing for fourteen months, including his hair.
Ira T. Smith of Wooster Ohio, son of Mrs. E C Smith, widow, was named special confidential messenger at the White House. The appointment pays 1200 dollars. He departed for Washington early today to begin duties.
London reports the bill adopting the gold standard has passed the House of Peers of Japan and awaits the Emperor's signature. Demand for gold on Japanese account remains strong in the market.
Cleveland reports William Ingless, held on arson charges, confessed to setting fire to forty buildings in Detroit, detailing acts as authorities investigate a wide arson spree in Detroit during March.
The Standard Oil Company raised Lima oil prices by one cent per barrel today, lifting North Lima to fifty seven cents, and South Lima and Indiana to fifty two cents. It is the first rise since January 22 and comes as Pennsylvania oil has gained three cents this week. Producers anticipate further increases.
A dramatic report notes rising flood damage as steamers make more trips, increasing the number of homes submerged along the riverbank. Local authorities urge evacuation and caution amid worsening tides and high water.
Memphis Tenn March 24 The river continues to fall slightly at Memphis with a 36.8 foot gauge and a forecast of near stationary levels for 24 hours The flood situation remains steady as levees below the city hold and relief work for 3000 destitute refugees continues United States Engineer Fitch reports two levee breaks on the Arkansas side near Dawson and Modoc prompting boats and skiffs to aid affected counties
Ex-President M G Cope of the First National Bank fled Paducah in disguise leaving a shortage over 40000. A $1000 reward plus $200 from bondsmen funds are offered for his capture. He was traced from Calvert City to Nortonville and Nashville after a bid farewell to his wife.
In London today during the Court of Criminal Appeal discussion in the House of Commons Edward H Pickersgill supporting the measure cited Mrs Florence Maybrick the American woman serving life for arsenic poisoning her husband as evidence for a court of appeals. The bill passed its second reading 129 to 8.
John Slatton, accused of larceny, fired on sheriff, marshal, and constable as they tried to seize him in Washington Indiana. His horse was killed, Slatton wounded in arm, fled into woods north of town with pursuers surrounding him by nightfall. He has twice served prison terms and sworn to resist capture.
Chicago reports over eight inches of snow in twenty four hours the heaviest March fall on record. Floods rise on Des Plaines River and Chicago River with bridges and tracks covered. Snow and floodwaters threaten farms along Rock River and Mississippi while Milwaukee and northern towns endure severe winter conditions.
A man described as a son of Sheriff Wiseman shot Haggerty in the brain at 4 pm in Elizabeth, Wirt County. Reports differ whether the sheriff summoned him to the store and fired or if the killing happened during a cards game. The shooter allegedly barricaded himself in the sheriff’s office and defies arrest as threats spread.
The White House sent a telegram of sympathy to William Painter's friends and announced the President personally ordered a wreath of white flowers sent to Altoona for the funeral of the brakeman who died from injuries on McKinley’s inaugural train.
Captain Mulligan of Life Saving Station No 4 reports the schooner Emily E Johnson from Baltimore to Cambridge Mass with oyster shells ran ashore near Seabright in dense fog. The vessel pounds the beach and may be a total wreck. All crew saved with many reaching shore before aid. others lifted off by breeches buoy.
In Takansha near the Indiana border twenty two men form a bachelors club that evolves into a death by own action society. Members must wed within five years or die by their own hand, sworn by a solemn oath to fulfill the fatal duty.
The Ontario brought 27 men, crew of the British ship Androsa commanded by Captain Morgan, abandoned at sea March 8 eight hundred miles west of Falmouth after a fierce storm. Androsa sailed from San Francisco October 28 for London, sprang a leak, and became unmanageable, leading to abandonment.
General Charles P. Sumner Club of Cincinnati and Tilden R. French Republican Club of Cincinnati were incorporated today in Columbus. Incorporators include Joseph G. Frey Frank Massey William Nelson W A Brown Wendell Phillips and Irvin Wheeler Brutus Ellison John Anderson Dudley Tilmon Eddie Sanders.
Thomas M. Bloom aged 104, Chester County's oldest man, died yesterday at his Cedar Hollow home near Phoenixville. He lived a long life and was known in the local community.
In Provincetown Mass on March 24 the steamer A B Nickerson began spring whaling after a large cetacean group appeared in the bay. The crew sighted three whales and planted a bomb. Fishermen note whales near Wellfleet shoal and a reported fifteen in one sighting. Captain J S Nickerson known as an expert whaler expects big catches in coming weeks as weir work accelerates for herring.
Toledo March 24 Henry Hartman a wealthy farmer near Monclova was robbed and nearly killed two years ago. Private detective W T Church went undercover as a tramp to trap suspects George Ammon and Peter Kent who worked between here and Grand Rapids. They were bound over after torn papers found in an abandoned freight car revealed details of the Hartman case and more.
Reading, March 24. Superintendent Passmore of the Reading and Southwestern Street Railway orders all employees to forgo mustaches and beards starting April 1. The directive has met with significant dissatisfaction among staff.
Attorney General W A Ketcham filed in Marion County Circuit Court for a receiver to bring Western Union Telegraph Company assets under court jurisdiction. The move follows a long tax dispute based on mileage valuation under the 1893 law, with $65,000 judgment plus penalties and costs. The company paid about $28,000 into court and disputes $1,200 in interest, prompting the action.
Washington, March 24. The third day of the tariff debate featured General Grosvenor of Ohio and Mr. McMillin of Tennessee delivering pointed speeches. Other speakers included Fox, Sims, Williams, Terry, Sayers, Johnson, Evans, Maddox, and Adams. McMillin argued for revenue needs and opposed free sugar, denouncing the bill as an act of legislative robbery and warning of dangers to the economy.
Pittsburgh, March 2 4 The 110th anniversary of the Western University of Pennsylvania was celebrated with a three day event. Prominent visitors included William L. Sproull John P Gordon J L Goodnight and David C Humphries Governor Hastings attended. A monster parade featured National Guard and local students. Degrees were awarded including Doctors of Laws Doctor of Letters and Doctor of Mechanical Science to Worcester R Warner and others.
Will Bo man 18 committed suicide by stepping in front of a circular saw in Morehead Kentucky. He had prior suicide attempts and no clear motive was reported.
The Cincinnati Covington Newport Street Railway Company sued Frederick W Wood in state Supreme Court. Wood as receiver of a steel plant supplied the company with goods and the claim totals 30000 dollars.
Governor Bushnell received a telegram from Major Clapp of Memphis acknowledging the offer to send rents to Mississippi sufferers. The offer has been referred to the Relief Committee for consideration.
In Laddsdale near Des Moines five Penrod children aged 3 to 10 died when their home burned after their parents left for a religious meeting. Three were cremated. two died hours later. A 12 year old and a baby were in the house but survived. Coroner's inquest offered no cause.
The Cincinnati Ice Company answers the state suit brought by Attorney General Monnett to recover land in Cincinnati. The company denies all petition claims and asks dismissal, arguing the land originated with squatters and warrants were ineffective. Matthews & Cleveland filed the answer.
Immediately after the failure to revive the old pool, a new arrangement was formed by operators on the Bessemer ranges in Cleveland. A committee was named to work out details and report at a meeting next week. Rockefeller and Carnegie are not represented.
Evangelist Moody visited Louisville drawing over 1000 attendees. Despite police protection, ten uniformed officers and detectives were stationed at the Auditorium but left after managers doubted the need. Pickpockets operated openly as watches and wallets disappeared, with officials promising to pursue the thieves if able to reassign detectives.
In Greensburg Indiana near Moore's Hill twin brothers George and Calvin Holmes fought over Miss Martha Higgs. Calvin wounded in the chest after a dispute with George who was killed in the road duel. Miss Higgs mourns as police investigate the fatal encounter.
Attorney John F. McIntyre forwards to Secretary of State a memorial for Edward Livery of Harlem jailed in Glasgow in 1896 on conspiracy charges. The request asks 20 000 pounds from the British Government for damages after nearly five months in Holloway Jail.
A party of theosophical crusaders arrived in Columbus from Cincinnati at noon. They were greeted by Columbus theosophists led by Mrs. Dora Sandee Bachman President of the local society and escorted to the Chittenden. A formal reception is planned for tomorrow afternoon followed by a mass meeting in the evening.
Boston report notes the House defeated a resolution by 61 to 99 to erect a monument in the State House yard honoring General B F Butler.
Developments in the Kentucky senatorial race indicate Hunter will be elected by Friday. Hunter gains key votes as Republicans and gold Democrats split supports. Governor Bradley declines to back the effort. Joint session confirms Hunter and Blackburn ballots with broad attendance and a tense endgame unfolding in Frankfort.
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