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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
2
Governors from across the United States adopt a declaration urging nationwide action to conserve land water forests and minerals. They call for future conferences and commissions to coordinate state and federal efforts with President Roosevelt praising the cooperation and urging continued joint action.
San Francisco May 15 Rear Admiral Charles M Themag lowered his flag today as commander in chief of the Atlantic fleet. The flag of Rear Admiral Charles B Sperry was run up at the main truck amid the customary salute signaling a transition.
Former President Grover Cleveland, via Mrs. Cleveland, was advised of a Governors conference resolution expressing regret at his absence and wishing for his speedy recovery. Mrs. Cleveland said he was deeply appreciative and had shown improvement, resting comfortably.
The race between J Eugené Harding and Herbert C Catrow advances as certificates of nomination from Eaton conventions are filed with Montgomery County Election Board Clerk Clarence Greer. A six member mixed party commission will hear the contest, including officials from Montgomery Butler and Preble counties.
Dowager Empress hosted the wives of diplomats at the summer palace in Peking amid notes that the Empress has aged since last year’s audience.
Chicago May 15 Representatives of over three hundred commercial firms from across the nation adopted resolutions opposing a proposed 10 to 15 percent railroad freight rate increase. They will seek InterState Commerce Commission action without courts and may ask Federal Courts to issue injunctions if arbitration fails. A fifteen member committee was set to carry out the plan. The projected rate hike would add about 100 million dollars annually in freight charges.
In Pernambuco on May 15 Brazilian state forces clashed with Antonio Silvino’s gang. Silvino’s men were outnumbered and fled, leaving wounded behind and abandoning rifles and ammo. Government troops continue pursuit.
Grand Jury to consider case against Ray Lamphere on Monday as Dr Norton confirms human origin of the jaw fragment found among ashes. Sheriff Smutzer reports heat and brass fragments from the farm while plans to send the specimen to Chicago for comparison. Trial timing may be months away.
In Poughkeepsie on May 15, expert doctors examined Harry K Thaw in habeas corpus proceedings to free him from Matteawan Asylum. Dr George W Jacoby said Thaw is sane now with good memory and ability to follow arguments. Dr Graeme Hammond said Thaw is not paranoiac and sane. Earlier experts argued Thaw is incurably paranoid and release dangerous.
At Baltimore on May 15 delegates debated renaming presiding elder to district superintendent. The committee report opposing the change was rejected by a large majority, signaling possible revival of the issue. Bishops and officials signaled fewer U.S. bishop elections, with economy guiding the plan and foreign appointments likely intact.
The International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers resumed sessions in Columbus after two days of committee work. They expect possible abolition of the Third Grand Assistant Engineer office, possible addition of two Assistant Grand Chiefs, and a Canadian to be considered for a new post. A telegram was sent to President Roosevelt praising the conservation conference.
In Algiers on May 15, French forces led by General Vigy fought Arabs near Boudénib and Mulai Hassen, suffering 13 dead and 65 wounded. Three officers were killed, Arab losses described as heavy. A prior May 13 clash near Beni Ouzian lasted all day as French infantry cavalry and artillery pressed toward Bou enib.
At the closing business session of the Grand Council of the United Commercial Travelers officers were elected. Recipients include Grand Counselor W. T. Shepherd of Richmond Virginia and Grand Secretary George F. Brown of Lexington Kentucky among others. Louisville was chosen as the site for the next gathering.
St Peters burg May 15 General Snarski commander of the Russian punitive expedition into Persian territory has been ordered to renew his advance and punish the bandits with fire and sword He will destroy villages but spare the women and children.
Former congressman J. H. Ro Well died in Bloomington Indiana aged years. He served as a captain in the Civil War and was a notable public figure.
Hermosillo Mex May 15 General Lorenzo Torras commander of Sonora forces declares peace with the Yaqui renegades. Indians from mountain fastnesses arrive bearing white flags and surrender their arms. Mining men express elation over the accord.
Joseph C. Debolt, Hamilton’s official lamp lighter for over twenty five years, was stricken with paralysis this morning affecting his entire right side. He is considered unlikely to recover, and is one of the most familiar figures on Hamilton streets.
A strong earthquake lasting about an hour was logged on Weather Bureau seismographs in Washington. Chief Willis L. Moore stated the event originated roughly 3,200 miles away, likely near Central America or the Pacific Ocean west of it. The quake began at 3 39 52 AM, with its peak motion from 3 55 AM lasting ten minutes. Preliminary tremors were detected for six minutes forty seconds.
The State Museum reports seismograph readings of tremors beginning at 3 47 a m and peaking at 3 55 a m with the disturbance ending at 4 47 a m The origin appears about 4500 miles southwest of Albany New York.
In Williamsport on May 15 a blaze at Joseph Lorenzo's Casteneau residence claimed Pasquale Bonady a boarder and two Lorenzo children as victims. The Lorenzo parents were severely burned while trying to save their children. an 8 year old boy is missing and presumed incinerated.
Toronto May 15 Miss Clara Brett Martin Canada's first woman lawyer announced her decision to contest the provincial election in East Toronto opposing Dr R A Pyne minister of education. She hopes to become the first Canadian woman member of Parliament.
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