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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1912
Page
1
Colonel Roosevelt denounced frauds and tricks used by opponents in the New York primary as he spoke before a packed Auditorium in Chicago. He defended his fight against big business chaos, urged strict regulation of corporations, and noted large crowds and enthusiastic reception from supporters during his nine hours in the city.
Columbus March 27 The Huffman bribery case against State Senator Isaac B Huffman of Oxford Butler county drags as jurors report deadlock after deliberating since 4:58 yesterday afternoon Judge Dillon ordered a repeat instruction from another judge if needed and jurors aim to stay together into Thursday hoping for a verdict amid parallels to related cases in the senate field
John Arbuckle the well known coffee man died early today at his Brooklyn home aged 76. Death was due to a general collapse incident to old age. The body will be taken to Pittsburg tomorrow for burial.
The Arizona legislature adopted resolutions of objection to the appointment of former Territorial Governor Richard Sloan as United States district judge for Arizona. Democratic speakers attacked Sloan, while Senator John T. Hughes accused railroads of backing him to test the railroad commission’s powers, and Senator Alonzo Hubbell defended Sloan as a partisan move to ruin his character.
The Wisconsin senator Stephenson, an octogenarian banker and lumberman, was upheld by the Senate 40 to 34, rejecting claims of corrupt spending in Wisconsin primaries. Lorimer's case also favored, while the Lorimer committee mulls next steps as a five to three majority.
New York dated March 27 reports thirty thousand ballots mailed for a strike vote by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. The plan covers fifty railroads east of Chicago and north of the Norfolk and Western. About 27,000 engineers on the roads, 25,009 members, would vote on wage demands rejected by the railroads. If the vote is affirmative, negotiations would resume prior to a strike.
In New York City Roosevelt leaders blame Republican organization for failed ballots in yesterday's primary. Chairman Duell appeals to Governor Dix to declare the primary invalid and order a second, while Koenig and Barnes deny illegal conduct and say printing and distribution were the board of elections and printers’ responsibility.
Adolph Goldman, just freed from San Quentin, killed former Oakland mayor RB Snow in a gun duel during a First Congregational church prayer meeting. Snow was mortally wounded and later died. Goldman died on the floor. Only two witnesses present as enmity dating to 1899 led to the fatal confrontation.
Washington dispatch reports widening gaps between Taft and Roosevelt delegate claims as results from New York Mississippi and Colorado are tallied. Taft lists 264 delegates with Dixon contesting New York and Colorado while Cummins and LaFollette gains are agreed. Roosevelt piles up contest claims to influence Chicago rules.
Washington, March 27. Philip S. Hichborn, a young lawyer and son of the late Rear Admiral Hichborn, killed himself in despondency and humiliation over his wife Helenore Hoyt Hichborn eloping with Horace L. Wylie. He shot himself in the head with an army revolver at his sister's home. The coroner took a note. its contents may be released with family consent. A distressing domestic tragedy shocks Washington society, following suspicions raised in 1910 when Mrs. Hichborn and Wylie disappeared abroad, later traveling as Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wise. Hichborn filed for divorce in January. the case ended with his death.
Safeguarded initiative and referendum proposal passed the constitutional convention by 97 to 15. It would be submitted to the people for ratification and limits direct legislation while preserving essential safeguards. Key provisions include petitions with sworn affidavits, county distribution, and four month legislative review before public submission.
Washington March 27 Julian Kennedy expert mechanical engineer and steel plant builder of Pittsburg testified before the Stanley steel investigating committee that the Tennessee Coal and Iron company assets acquired by United States Steel in 1907 were worth at least 100 million dollars. He cited ore and coal holdings with ore at 700 million tons and coal at 1 billion tons. The chairman noted Frank Munsey’s claim of ore worth 105 million and coal 100 million and a 50 million valuation for Tennessee into US Steel. The witness described profits from the Union-Sharon Steel purchase and the ten year noncompete pact. Kennedy recalled valuing three plants for J P Morgan in 1899 and discussed the National Tube company’s formation and its price effects.
The Commercial Tribune reports Roosevelt forces plan to push a dark horse for the Republican nomination. Associate Justice Hughes is the likely name, with calls for new leadership though Taft supporters doubt the scheme will succeed. Taft’s camp remains unfazed as rows of telegrams signal jockeying for position nationwide.
Fire swept a five story loft at 623 Broadway in New York. It damaged three adjoining buildings and caused about 230,600 dollars in losses after three hours of effort by firefighters. Mills, cloak and suit manufacturers occupied the site.
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