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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1912

Page

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Coffee Trader Skips Direct Question on Clients

A coffee trader refuses a pointed inquiry about clients, offering no direct answers. The incident leaves questions about client lists and business relationships unresolved.

Sielcken Faces Questions Over Coffee Valorization Ties

The money trust inquiry shifts to the coffee trade with Herman Sielcken of Crossman & Sielcken as the first witness. He faces questions on his ties to the Sao Paulo government and Brazilian valorization financing linked to the National City bank.

Washington Money Trust Frank A. Vanderlip National City Bank Coffee Trust Herman Xiaicken Crossman & Sielcken Coffee Letters New York Steicken Utermyer Sielcken Commerceial Tribune Siebcken Untermyer Unatermyer Sieleken Aes Oy Sao Paulo Brazil United States Commercial Tribune Siebken Sielcken Dos Concides State Départment BP Plat State Department Matterc Selcken Money Trust Investigation Committee Sce

Everybody's Doin It Says George Ade

Tribune dispatch reports George Ade says he has no wish to be governor or candidate yet he is open to being mentioned for the governorship. The note notes a rainy spell delaying corn planting and jokes that discussing potential governors is an indoor sport.

Rebecca Tribune Bureau Munsey Washington New York World George Ade

Cleveland Bell Telephone Seeks 908000 Bond Issue

Cleveland attorney H Tolles filed an application in Columbus on May 15 seeking approval for a bond issue of 908000 for the Cleveland Bell Telephone Company. The action requests authorization to raise funds for company expansion and improvements.

Columbus H. Tolles Cleveland

Bell Telephone seeks 900000 debt issue approval in state case

H O Seymour representing Bell Telephone presented to the state public utilities commission an application for authority to issue 900000 in notes to pay existing debts. The commission found the submission insufficient and ordered the company to file an appraisal and inventory of its property.

Bell Telephone Company H. O. Seymour Chican Bell Telephone Co State Publi Utilities

Seven Men Die in Big Forest Fire Near Hamilton

Seven men were burned to death and six square miles of timber were destroyed when a forest fire swept Skagit County Washington last night. The English Logging Company camps near Hamilton were wiped out and property losses reached 100090 dollars. Bellin gham death May 15. Seven

Timbed English Logging Company Hamilton Skagit County Wash Bellingh

Seven Charred Bodies Found in Lund Fire Ruins

Seven charred bodies were found in the ruins of Chris Petersons home near Lund in Lyman County. Authorities believe the victims may be Peterson and his wife and five children though whether murder or accidental death caused the blaze remains unclear.

Oacoma Seveersons Chris Peterson Lund Lyman County Veterson

Fire destroys cattle pens at Kansas City stockyards

Fire swept five acres of cattle pens at the Kansas City stockyards in Missouri. More than 2,000 head of cattle were confined, most of which were lost. The blaze destroyed the government tuberculosis testing station at the center of the yards, and losses are expected to exceed $100,000.

Kansas Cliryl Mo Thensas City

Steel magnate grilled as Senate probes steel trust merger

John A. Topping testified about the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co. in the government case against United States Steel, describing its assets, mineral lands, and cheap raw materials while detailing his role in the syndicate and the sale of his stake. Williams denounced William P. Boland and repudiated a signed letter, accusing Boland of using bribery to obtain information and linking Archbald to potential rewards.

New York John A. Topping Republic Iron and Steel Company United States Steel Attorneneral Dickinson Goment Tennessee Coal, Ironland Steel Trust Topping Tennessee Company United States Steel Corporation Ohio River Cincinnati Lake District Pittsburg Birmingham Richard V. Lindabury Dickinso Bibles Frick Judge Gary Tthe Steel Corporation Toppingill William FE. Core The Steel Corporation Europe Colton Washington Edward J Boland Scranton Williams Conn Laurel Line Calm Bank Williams and Archhbald Erie

French Bandits Dead After Nogent Siege Killings

In Paris on May 16 a massive crowd gathered to witness the siege of bandits Garnier and Vallet. The pair died by their own hand and in combat, four police officers hospitalized. A villa search recovered notebooks and seven automatic pistols.

Paris Nogent-Sur-Marne Garnier Valier Nox Inspector Fleury Guichard Choisy-Le-Roi Prefecture of Police Godorowsky Bill Octave Garnier Paul Vallet

Roosevelt Declares Nomination Assured as Campaign Advances

Former President Roosevelt asserts he will secure the Republican nomination on the first ballot. He cites a delegate table showing a large majority of uninstructed and already elected delegates backing him, criticizes Taft over Brownsville actions, and pitches farmers to support his drive in Ohio and beyond.

Dayton Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Ohio New Jersey Kenton Roosvelt Taft Secretary of War Brownsville Mr. Taft Col Roosevelt

Retirement Decision Endorses Three Methodist Bishops

At the Minneapolis general conference details show Bishop Henry W. Warren of Denver Bishop David H. Moore of Cincinnati and Bishop Thomas B. Neeley of New Orleans vote for retirement from active service Warren 449 344 Moore 624 269 Neeley 496 297 The committee recommended retirement for Warren and Moore and urged a ballot for all three bishops The conference paused amid applause and hisses as the vote was cast and Bishop Moore urged automatic retirement at age 70 after his remarks the assemblage sang Blest be the tie that binds. The episcopacy committee will report tomorrow on new bishop recommendations.

Minneapolis Minn Henry W. Warren Denver David H. Moore Cincinnati Thomas B. Neeley New Orleans General Conference The Methodist Episcopal Church Warren Bishop Moore Bishop Neeley Bishop Warren Abraham Lincoln Werren Moore Neeley Frank Cole Arkansas Thomas Mason Masoon Arctic Ocean Episcopacy Committee

Taft renews attack on Roosevelt in Ohio campaign

President Taft winds through Ohio voices harsh critique of Theodore Roosevelt while defending his administration. He speaks twelve times, despite hoarseness, noting Roosevelt’s alleged personal attacks and urging voters to consider the square deal.

Galion Roosevelt Taft Thomas l. Rhoades Cleveland Theodore Roosevelt Marion

Lincoln bodyguard member dies in Monessen shooting

Charles M Derickson, a member of Lincoln's bodyguard who allegedly carried the first alarm at the White House, was shot and killed in Monessen. His father Major B Derickson once captained the president's bodyguard.

Free electric fans for sick to aid poor in summer plan

The National Electric Light Association, an unincorporated welfare charity for electric light companies, will supply and operate free electric fans for the sick this summer. The plan, costing about £100,000, spreads from New York to 50 communities nationwide, with eleven local companies participating including Edison.

National Or Light Association of New York Eaison Company

Judge Archbald in Katydid leak case referenced in March 1911 letter

Williams wrote on March 13 1911 that a party dealing with him referred to Judge Archbald. He described offering for the Katydid calm leak and said the judge later visited his office. Conn likely to resume testimony tomorrow.

Department of Justice Conn Archbald Worthington Boland Judge Archbald Floyd Williams Webb Washington

Butler County Roads Bad Division Request Diverted Funds

Township trustees appeal to county commissioners to split a three year old road levy among townships. Funds were spent on state aided road improvements, with any remaining after the next project to be distributed, pending Prosecuting Attorney Burns’s opinion.

Commercial Tribune Hamilton, O Burns

Hermit Left 10000 to Poor in England from Cleveland Millionaire

The will of William F. Newcombe, Cleveland millionaire hermit, leaves about 10000 dollars for a fund to aid the poor of Black Torrington county England his birthplace. Niece Addie Groves Ives of Berlin Heights Ohio and her two daughters receive roughly 350000 dollars of the 400000000.

Cleveland, O William F. Newcombe Cleveland Black Torrington County England Addie Groves Ives Berlin Heights

Elderly Couple Injured In Home Fall

Hamilton Ohio May 15 John Zettler 95 fell on stairs at his home and in the fall struck his wife 8 years old both crashed to the cellar floor and were injured in the incident.

Commercial Tribune Hamilton John Zettler

Commercial Tribune Presidential Preference Postal Card Balloting

A brief notice outlines presidential preference votings by postal ballot as a commercial triangle item. It notes ballot distribution and timing details while indicating participation logistics for readers.

Commercial Tribune

Roosevelt tours towns amid crowded crowds and broom incident

Colonel Roosevelt delivers speeches in multiple Ohio cities including Springfield Elyria Nor walk Bellevue Sandusky and Xenia amid large crowds and police help. A broom fixed to his ear sparked crowd complaints at Xenia while he defends a judicial decision referendum and plans further stops before Toledo. Comptroller William Prendergast of New York will offer the Chicago nominating speech.

Memorial Hall Xenia Roosevelt Greenville Piqua Lima Defiance Toledo William Prendergast New York Chicago

Roosevelt Claims Lead Over Taft at Kenton Nomination Shuffle

Colonel Roosevelt asserted a lead over President Taft for the nomination during a Kenton visit. He said Taft already has enough delegates and noted California’s solid, uncontested delegates boosting his position.

Kenton, CO Taft Roosevelt Kenton Leaper California

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Big Rubber Deal To Be Closed In New York

A syndicate of financiers announced that B F Goodrich will acquire the Diamond Rubber Company for 45 million dollars in stock. Stockholders will vote to authorize an extra stock issue of 15 million in 7 percent cumulative preferred and 30 million in common, lifting Goodrich capitalization to 90 million with one third in preferred stock.

New York B F. Goodrich Company Diamond Rubber Company Goodrich Company

Mrs. Bleakley Is New D of R Head

Mrs Clarence L Bleakley of New York was elected president general of the Daughters of the Revolution. Other officers include Mrs Nathaniel Keay of Pennsylvania, Mrs Robert Ward of New Jersey, Mrs Washington Yale of Minnesota as vice presidents and Mrs Herbert B Henry on Long Island as recording secretary among others.

Boston Mass Clarence L. Bleakley New York The Daughters of the Revolution Nathaniel Keay Pennsylvania Robert Ward New Jersey Washington Yale Minnesota Herbert B. Henry Long Island Fred M. Goss Melrose Frank P. Whiting

Taft Arrives in Cleveland For Planned Campaign Events

President Taft will arrive in Cleveland tonight and attend several shop meetings with speeches from an automobile tomorrow. He is expected to repeat his Boston address at the mass meeting scheduled for Central Armory in the evening.

Cleveland Taft Boston Central Armory

Taft vows to break up steel and harvester trusts at Newark

President Taft spoke to a sizable Newark crowd addressing the trusts issue. A heckler pressed him on action against the steel and harvester trusts, to which Taft replied he would break them up as he cited Roosevelt era experiences and past administrations.

Newark Taft Steel and Harvester Theodore Roosevelt Green Bay

President Taft Defends Progressiveness in Mount Vernon Speech

In Mount Vernon on May 15 President Taft answered Colonel Roosevelt’s charge that he is a reactionary. He cited his administration record as proof of progressiveness. Taft’s voice was husky as he spoke about faith in deeds and the value of action.

Sandusky, CO Taft Colonel Roosevelt Roosevelt Mount Vernon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Money Trust Committee Cleveland Bell Telephone Company City Dickinson Gainsportant K. A. Topping Clayton Willliams Representative McCoy W. P. Boland William +P. Boland William Fitzgerald Martin Price Sterling T. R Elyria Springfield Illinois Lorimer Wee Shasged Brownsvile Geomnet Republican Party Democratic Party East Wall Street Massachusetts Cincinnati Divine Meade Aly Sandusky Lincoln Edward J. Williams Archbald Investiga Tion Butler County Hermit Taft Roosevelt LA Follette Dark Horse Goodrich Diamond Company Mrs. Bleakley D. OF R. Head Test
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