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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
2
The St. Regis in New York offers a grand library on the second floor with thousands of volumes and a librarian. Guests may borrow books to read in their rooms, and rates range from four dollars a day for a large room to twelve dollars for a parlor with bedroom and bath.
Police chief Schuler and others believe the Hamilton Tobacco Warehouse fire in Covington was incendiary. Witnesses described night rider activity nearby and tampered fire alarms, while Robert Staton’s stored tobacco complicated motives in the broader pattern of recent regional fires.
A promotional note asserts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills rapidly relieve headaches. It cites testimonials from users and druggists, mentions sales nationwide, and names J W Covington of Arptown Md as a supporter. The ad urges purchase at all druggists.
Night tollkeeper R J Codey at the Lookout House tollgate on the pike reported no horsemen passing his station but noted a possible detour around the gate toward a southern section of the pike. The travelers left after being directed, offering no further remarks.
Company K of the Second Regiment Kentucky National Guard composed of Kenton and Campbell County men under Lieutenant Maddox Bruce stands ready to march on three hours notice. Drill night taught men to stay in readiness after the Brooksville callout earlier. No militia was stationed in Covington last night.
Hamilton admits tobacco from Robert Staton was in his care as a warehouse fire destroyed 275000 pounds of stock. He cites ownership by Matson and Prague and notes $27000 insurance. He rejects spontaneous combustion and night rider involvement, calling the incident a mystery with evidence consumed by flames.
Covington fire chief Lytle dismissed the night riders theory after a warehouse fire that burned from the dry room toward Philadelphia street. He said the wind hindered visibility and warned that incen diaryism would be investigated by State Fire Marshal Neikirk, while witnesses described rapid, widespread destruction. Charles Francis, the night watchman, reported discovering smoke around 3 am and noted the blaze spread quickly, with two men seen and no suspicious activity.
Prince De Sagan privately indicates reluctance to confirm marriage to Mme Anna Gould. Mme Gould denies being formally engaged as relatives complain of her notoriety amid her divorce case. Paris reports Count Boni de Castellane may visit to see his three sons.
Cincinnati tobacco warehousemen split on fire cause at Hamilton Warehouse in Covington. D H Gayle questions night rider link and cites tobacco presence and insurance fears. R Y Spalding notes Covington police inaction and two ignition points suggesting possible foul play.
The Duke de Abruzzi, a Lusitania passenger, was found alone in his stateroom in Queenstown and asked about rumored engagement to Miss Elkins. He refused to speak on the subject and ended interviews by closing the door. He then traveled to Liverpool on the same ship.
The warehouse district faces pressure from threats and past warnings as police are urged to double patrols. Insurance fears mount with word that all tobacco barn policies in Owen County may soon be canceled due to ongoing depredations attributed to night riders.
A Covington delegation met Police Chief Schuler to discuss protecting tobacco warehouses from night rider raids after a blaze at Hamilton warehouse. Extra officers will guard sites. judges and prosecutors deny plans for a special grand jury, citing lack of evidence.
A city official laments lack of local investigators, suggesting a national body would handle crimes better than rural towns. The remark highlights tensions between urban and country jurisdictions and the need for capable investigative resources.
Covington agents denied rumors that Kentucky insurers would not write tobacco policies. They reported about 50 000 in building and stock losses after the Hamilton warehouse fire. Fire origin to be investigated. many insurers affected, with multiple policies and homes damaged.
Mayor Markbreit declared night riders a band of bandits who deserve no mercy and urged militia support from Kentucky Governor and even Federal help to end the depredations. He said he would order shooting down any riders encountered, aiming to purge the region of these prowlers.
Governor Andrew J. Harris of Ohio promised protection to independent tobacco growers, stating the state would safeguard their crops and may deploy troops if needed. The pledge followed night rider attacks on a Higginsport grower and a report to Cincinnati via Charles Love.
City officials in Newport tightened security at two tobacco warehouses to prevent a repeat of the Covington blaze. The Fennell estate barn on Monmouth Street houses Melvin E. Petty’s operations, while the T. S. Hamilton Co. facility at Third and Isabella stores about sixty thousand pounds of tobacco under William Sullivan supervision. Steam drying and handling continued with no obvious signs of disturbance.
Tobacco buyer Frank P. Hite warns that without an agreement within three weeks between the Equity Society and the American Tobacco Company, Brown County Ohio may see scarce tobacco this season. He cites fear of night riders, limited destroyed beds, and potential misalignment between independent growers and pooled crops. S. L. Hetherington of Plemingsburg also notes no major property damage and calm in the county.
Noah Glasscock of Walton Boone County Kentucky has stored about 40000 pounds of tobacco in an old building at Fourth and Greenup streets and last night placed two men on guard to protect the cargo.
J. H. Leiding, a Cincinnati insurance man, said he canceled all fire policies he had written on tobacco warehouses in Covington and Newport due to what he calls the danger of night riders.
Eyewitness reports from Eddyville describe organized night riders coerced into the Dark Tobacco Growers Protective Association by oath under threat of violence. Local members protest mounting crimes and discuss potential insurrection within the group amid talk of retaliation and external pressure.
Christian County Grand Jury returns multiple indictments. A prominent farmer is charged with being a night rider, with his name held until arrest. Link Hurst of Todd County faces a separate indictment for obtaining money under false pretenses by posing as a Government detective. John Howell, a colored man, indicted for sending an obscene threatening letter accusing Bedford Davis of whisky selling and unlicensed barber shop. The Matt Gholson case is set for Saturday with Rob Wood seeking a new trial.
Major Webb from Letcher County arrived under Governor Willson orders to assess the tobacco situation in Mt Sterling. The Whitesburg Company sent guards to protect the city and tobacco stored at the warehouse amid threats of poison powder and matches against growers.
Winchester Ky March 26 The Burley Tobacco Society executive committee met in secret at Beeston. Reportedly 3000 hogsheads of tobacco were sold but members declined to confirm or deny the rumor.
Carlile Ky March 26 Tomor row the trial of Andrew Manning and Butler McClanahan charged as members of the crowd of night riders who visited the home of Hiram Hodges the night of his murder will be before County Judge Nelson H McNew The county awaits a searching investigation and the gang members to be brought to justice McClanahan Manning say they will prove their innocence when tried Tomorrow is expected to draw an unusually large crowd. The killing has been the main topic of conversation and the Nicholas County Fiscal Court meets the first Tuesday in April likely with no reward offered before then.
News of the death of Durham White Stevens reached Tokyo and was confirmed by Prince Ito. Grief is widespread, with dispatches sent to confirm the loss and mourning observed by officials and citizens.
Mother Mary Lucile Powers a Good Shepherd nun and founder donor died in Omaha of consumption. She was born in 1866 in Memphis and active in St. Louis Montreal and Michigan. T. V. S. Morian oil operator died in Titusville aged 90 linked to Commodore W J Konitz storage tank. John Brill co founder and VP of J G Brill Co died in Philadelphia. Rev J P B Lowry pastor of First Baptist Atlantic City died there.
The ad promotes Grape-Nuts as easily digestible and fast serving nourishment. It claims the instant nourishment converts to tissue building energy within about one hour after eating and asserts the product can aid those who cannot digest other foods. There is a slogan There's a Reason for Grape-Nuts.
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