Mr Smooth Narrowly Escapes Capture
A brief item from Commercial Tribune notes that Mr Smooth avoided capture in a tense chase. Details are sparse but the incident underscores a close call for the named figure in the city.
02 May 1907
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1907
Page
1
A brief item from Commercial Tribune notes that Mr Smooth avoided capture in a tense chase. Details are sparse but the incident underscores a close call for the named figure in the city.
In a Cincinnati Women’s Exchange dining room tale the writer recalls a near failed scam by a man calling himself Mr Samuel Armstrong Crocker Jr The mysterious stranger tried to trap him into revealing his identity and plans while the author cites visits to Sedamsville and Ludlow registering two local children for school. A separate dispatch from Parkersburg describes a Fast Flyer derailment near Pleasant View caused by track condition injuring twenty with two fatally named victims.
Comptroller Ridgely notes 170 Ohio National banks organized since March 14 1900 with total capital of 13 513 000. Seventy one banks exceed 50 000 capital each totaling 2 623 000. Only four states have more banks in this period, and only three have invested more capital. Ohio ranks behind New York Texas Pennsylvania in capital invested.
Miss Mabelle Gilman arrived from Paris aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and confirmed plans to wed William E. Corey president of United States Steel Corporation in New York on May 13. She declined further discussion of personal affairs stating the engagement would include both families present.
Max Henning, president of the Ohio State German American Federation, announced the state convention will be in Toledo on August 3 and 4. About 4,000 Germans from Ohio cities are expected, with a parade and prizes for best representation on August 4.
A four story building at 255 Wabash avenue in Chicago burned during lunch hour. More than 100 people were trapped, about fifty seriously hurt, with many thrown to the pavement as smoke and flames surged. Policeman Daniel Kerr was injured while rescuing patrons. damage pegged around 50000 dollars.
A May Day protest in Paris ends with cavalry charges and mass arrests as rioters attack police and heckle Premier Clemenceau. One officer wounded, at least a thousand arrested, and crowds disperse after dragoons drive the mob from Place de la Republique.
At the White Oak Fuel Co Whipple shaft near Charleston three men are confirmed dead and five others are missing after a mine explosion. Ninety four workers were on site with thirty having left earlier and fifty three escaping via a second shaft. The deceased are Hud Burgess Pat Wiley and Ira Kelley all white and married.
Mrs Mary Adelaide Mizner has filed a suit in New York believed to be for divorce against Wil son Mizner. Louis B Hasbrouck was appointed referee to take testimony. The couple, once married after Mrs Mizner was widow of Charles T Yerkes, lived together only a short time.
The Marietta Cincinnati and Cleveland Railroad Company agreed to add 200 cars within thirty days after a hearing before Attorney General Ellis. The move follows a determination of possible charter forfeiture for failure to operate as a common carrier. Cars will be supplied by the Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio and the Big Four railroads. The current owners say they have only recently taken possession and lack equipment.
London May 1 Prince Edward of Wales eldest son of the Prince of Wales joined the Royal Naval College at Osborne Isle of Wight as a cadet. He will have a dormitory bunk and a twenty five cents weekly pocket money allowance under regulations. He was born June 23 1894.
The Louisville Board of Trade reviewed a committee report opposing hostile railroad legislation. It urged ten year tax exemption for new railroads and active public support to lower Kentucky transport costs. The group anticipated lower freight and passenger rates in Kentucky. The report was set for discussion at an open meeting May 10.
Marion Ohio May 1. Twelve years ago Mrs Carla Davidson became engaged to Frank C Elmes at Santa Cruz California but parental objections broke the match. Now the romance is renewed as they marry. Mrs Elmes is daughter of former Marshal J M Davidson and Elmes a Findlay dry goods merchant. The bride divorced Joseph Horsnyder of Cincinnati two weeks ago.
George R. Scrugham of Cincinnati, head of the International Policy Holders Committee, was arrested in Albany and released on bail after facing forgery charges tied to the New York Life insurance election. His allies argue the move was punitive and contrast it with the treatment of other defendants, while Scrugham vows legal acts were misrepresented. The case also involves Charles F. Carrington and Charles Stirrup, who faced arraignment and bail was set at 3000 and 2500 dollars respectively.
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