London Board of Trade Report Praises Cincinnati Rebels Leaders Hungry for Federal Berth
The London Board of Trade report highlights Cincinnati figures in a commercial trip summary. It notes U S price trends and wages, with emphasis on the city’s industrial role and cost of living in the broader national context.
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London Board of Trade Report
Cincinnati
Ren. Munsey
Washington
Smoot
Senate Committee On Printing
Senate
Board of Trade of Low
Amera
United States
Cleveland
Ohio
The
Alleghanies
Willis From Ohio Makes 'Em Sit Up
A new ora tor appeared in the Republican minority in Congress as freshman Rep Frank B Willis of Ohio opened the debate on the Arizona New Mexico statehood resolution. He sparred two hours with Democratic leaders, urging approval of the New Mexican constitution and defending its recall provisions against opponents.
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Washington
Congress
Frank B. Willis
Ohio
Taft
Willis
Flood
Hamilton
Michigan
Territories Committee
Arizona
House
Territorial Committee
Stedman
North Carolina
Howling
First Watermelons Earliest Shipment Brings High Price
The first car of this season's watermelons was loaded in Candeler Florida and sent to New York markets. It set two records with an early shipping date and a sale price of 400 dollars.
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Candleer
Fla
New York
Taft Congratulates Alfonso on Spanish King Birth Anniversary
Washington May 18 President Taft sent a telegram to King Alfonso of Spain congratulating him on the twenty fifth anniversary of his birth. He offered heartfelt felicitations and good wishes for personal welfare and for increasing prosperity of Spain.
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Washington
Taft
Alfonso of
Spain
Spein
Monoplane Crash in Rheims Kills Two Pilots
A monoplane flown by Lieutenant Paul Dupuis and Pierre Marie Bournique crashed from about 250 feet at Rheims France, killing both occupants and confirming the fatal incident.
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Rheims
France
Paul Dupuis
Pierre Marie Bournique
Legislators Enter Not Guilty Pleas In Bribery Cases
Columbus dispatch reports Representatives A. Clark Lowry and Owen J. Evans pleaded not guilty to bribery indictments before Judge Edger B. Kinkead. Senator Edgar T. Crawford to be arraigned next morning as defense contests wording of the Nye indictment and a demurrer seeks to strike "might" as a flaw.
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Franklin County Grand Jury
C. B. Belcher
John A. Connor
George B. Nye
E.A. Crawford
Edgar B. Kinkead
Con J. Mattern
Dayton
Mattern
Mark Slater
Kinkead
Dr. Nye
Turner
Ohio Legislature Adjourns After Heated Session
The Ohio General Assembly adjourned amid heat and scandal, leaving key bills unfinished and approving some measures. The session delayed two weeks for repairs to 1911 and 1912 appropriations, debated governor Harmon’s appointees, and passed a few bills while failing to finalize the Democratic gerrymander and other major reforms.
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State Department
Harmon
Ohio
Senate
Conference
Marker
Board of Public Works
Senator Stockwell
Fire Destroys Kansas City Stockyards and Livestock
Fire at the Kansas City stockyards and livestock exchange destroyed about 1000 sheep pens over a block square after spreading from a fertilizer plant. Dozens of goats died and thousands of mules were driven to safety as sparks set a nearby school building, though it was saved. Damage estimated under $50,090.
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Kansas City
Livestock Exchange
Grand stand and paddock at Moncrief Park burned
Fire believed to have started in the restaurant department today wiped out the grand stand and paddock at Moncrief park. Loss estimated at 18000 dollars. Due to new racing legislation in the state the stands are not expected to be rebuilt.
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Jacksonville
Moncrief Park
Blaze in Salem leather district destroys four plants
Fire swept the leather district in Salem on May 18 damaging multiple factories and stores. Four large buildings including the L. M. Tigh leather factory and oil storehouse and Marrs Leather Embossing plant burned, with A American Hide and Leather and Cass & Daley facilities damaged. Estimated loss exceeds $300 000. Spontaneous combustion suspected.
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Salem
Mass
L. M. Tigh
Marrs Leather Embossing Company
Cass & Daley
American Hide and Leather Company
Preacher Attacks Senate as Anti Christian Force
Dr C B Gardner of Southern Baptist seminary in Louisville delivers a sermon in Jacksonville praising social and political engagement while condemning corporate influence and Senate actions. He links property rights, labor radicalism, and political corruption to a broader anti Christian principle. He cites a dynamiting case and a Supreme Court ruling as part of evolving public issues.
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Southern Baptist
Lorimer
Supreme Court
Jacksonville
Fla
C. 8. Gardner
Southern ‘Baptist’ Seminary
Louisville
Southern Baptist Convention
United States Senate
William Lorimer
Dr. Gardner
Senate of the
United States
Dr John Carson elected moderator of Presbyterian General Assembly
In Atlantic City on May 18 the General Assembly elected Dr John Carson of the Central Church, Brooklyn as moderator after a spirited contest. The vote on the second ballot showed Carson with 454, Matthews 318, and Hinnitt 126, with no night session.
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the Secon
Presbyterian Church of
Richmond
J. W.bachmen
D. D
Chattanooga
Henry Alexander White
D.D
LL. D
Columbia
S. C
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church In
United States
Cecil
Russell Cecil
Selma
Ala
Atlantic City
N. J
John Carson
Central Church of
Brooklyn
General Assembly of
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Presbyterian Church
W. Francis Irwin
Louisville
Frederick Hinnitt
Danville
Reverend Russell Cecil Elected Leader
In Louisville on May 18 the Rev. Russell Cecil DyD was elected as the new leader, succeeding previous pastor. Details on the church and implications for the congregation were not provided in the brief dispatch.
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Louisville
Russell Cecil
Torrid May Day Breaks City Heat Record in Cincinnati
A May heat wave gripped Cincinnati with 92.2 degrees at 2 to 3 pm atop the Federal building tower, nearing the all time May record of 94 set on May 27, 1875. The swelter sent pedestrians into shirt sleeves, crowded straw hat counters, and lemonade stands as banks, stores, and offices sought relief with fans.
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Juarez
Mexico
Mexico City
Irnsurrecto
Figueroa
Chihuahua City
Landoffice
Federal Building
Andrews Plans Demurrer to Huffman Indictment
Attorney Arlen Andrews representing State Senator I. E. Huffman announced he will file a demurrer to the Columbus indictment charging Huffman with taking a bribe. If overruled, he will pursue motions on the indictment’s validity to delay the trial.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamilton
Arlen Andrews
I. E. Huffman
Columbus
Huffman
Lincoln resigns as Pullman president to become chairman
At a board meeting in Chicago on May 18 Robert T. Lincoln presented his resignation and was elected chairman of the Pullman company. John S. Runnels named president and Charles S. Sweet assistant to the president. Lincoln had served as president since Puilman’s death in 1897.
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Chicago
Pullman Company
Robert T. Lincoln
John S. Runnells
Charles S. Sweet
Mr. Lincoln
Puilman
Michigan Governor Pledges Support for Taft in 1912
Governor Chase Osborn of Michigan on a White House visit told President Taft that Michigan would back him in the 1912 presidential campaign. Osborn said Taft could unite Republican factions for the bid.
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Washington
Chase Osborn
Michigan
White House
Taft
Osborn
Mr. Taft
Republican Party
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