23 May 1897
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1897
Page
1
The article reviews German imperial tensions with Prussia style governance, noting the Reichstag’s strong support for reforms and the weak chance of immediate law. It highlights a Paris royalist surge after the Duc d'Aumale funeral, the Orleans claim to the throne, Austrian princesses advocating restoration, Faure's Russia trip doubt, and rising Russian industrial unrest with growing factory towns and strikes.
The article notes a shift from the belief of the Pope as a prisoner as a dome of St Peter’s is to be illuminated with 3000 torches and lanterns. It mentions a French garrison observing and hints at Easter spectacle if plans proceed. It also reviews Gillette’s Secret Service in London, praising its rapid, broad acclaim.
London dispatch reports diplomacy at work as the Sultan grants the Czar’s armistice request amid Greek Turkish tensions. Ambassadors and delegates may meet for a peace treaty while debates over international control of Greek finances and indemnity shape the settlement.
A Vienna dispatch says the Kron Prinzessin Stefanie has been ordered from Salonica to Phalerum near Piraeus to remain at the disposal of the Greek royal family if needed to take them from Greece.
London reports the government unveiled a relief plan for Ireland presented by First Lord of the Treasury A J Balfour. The plan would pay landlords about 250000 pounds yearly while relieving tenants of roughly 400000 pounds in annual taxes. Details were approved by the Cabinet and to be shared with leading Irish landlords before Parliament debate.
Pittsburg May 22 enraged idle men attack two shanties housing Italians brought from Virginia to work on the Homestead and Highland Street Railway extension. A hand to hand clash injures several Italians. The foreigners defend with sticks and stones then resume work under police protection as tensions rise over imported labor.
Miami Grove on the B and O S W Ry twelve miles from Cincinnati will open about June 1. It offers magnificent shade trees and abundant pure drinking water from driven wells, located on the banks of the Little Miami River. Societies may obtain further information by addressing C W Parr at the cor Fourth and Vine streets Cincinnati Ohio.
A proposed measure in the Gabinet assembly aims to bring political meetings under police oversight. If approved, organizers and venues would face new regulatory requirements and potential penalties for infractions.
Berlin May 22 The Reichstag has pronounced against the Hohenlohe proposed bill to abolish the most illiberal paragraph of the old association law. The move splits ministers and elites as mass meetings surge nationwide. Centre party taunts government, while press jeers at reactionary aims and potential coup de tat.
William Dudley Foulke of Richmond represents his wife and mother in law as holders of 240 shares worth 24000 dollars. A stockholders meeting may be called after National Bank Examiner Caldwell's report to push bank reorganization. Depositors seek secured payment and prefer certificates or 10 percent monthly deposits. other city banks back certificates with strong capital.
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune from Cynthiana Kentucky May 22 says Mr Taylor La Force of the Seventh Kentucky Cavalry U S A and Mr H M Boyd are organizing a regiment to assist the Cubans Enlistments will be taken next at the Hamilton House in this city.
Reports from Hyderabad state that the Imperial diamond once sold by a Simla jeweler to the Nizam of Hyderabad has vanished from the government treasury in Calcutta. A paste diamond was left in its place, according to the late May 22 dispatches.
Paducah Kentucky May 22 R W Starks 49 of Marshall County died this afternoon at his Hardin home by cutting his throat. magistrate and brother of Alderman Oscar Starks of the city and father to L C Starks editor of the Hardin Star. He was insane.
The advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure as the safest fastest treatment for all forms of piles including blind, bleeding or protruding. A Pittsburg reader recounts months of suffering and ineffective doctor visits before using the cure, available at drug stores for fifty cents.
An advertisement describes a simple kidney health test using a glass bottle and water to detect kidney and bladder issues. It promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for back pain urinary problems and overactive urine. It claims quick relief and offers free samples by mail with payment details and newspaper mentions.
The World will publish an exclusive interview with the Sultan of Turkey, the first print of its kind, conducted by Sir Ellis Ashmead Bartlett. The dialogue covers Greece, Turkish terms, and potential peace, with the Sultan rejecting humiliation and urging mutual restraint amid war and public opinion in both nations.
The Bath County pursuit halted near Owingsville after a deadly gunfight with raiders. Posse members Emmons and others exchanged fire, wounding several raiders and capturing a suspect named George. One raider’s gun and damage to property were noted as tension rises over the turnpike raid saga.
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune reports an assembly debate over two $5,000 salaries for the same office at the Board of Home Missions. Dr. W C Roberts denies the accusation while John Wanamaker's speech defends board actions and condemns a gag rule as commissioners seek further debate.
The Seventeenth Infantry officer geant and Col Brigham receive a hip badge amid social events with the Rio State Board of Agriculture. Kentucky delegates press for patronage, debating Internal Revenue issues with President Deboe and Rep Evans while Gaines the Newport Republican seeks Treasury Register. Lineas Underwood of Indiana is promoted in the Patent Office.
Lancaster Ky May 22 J A Doty president of the Lancaster and Richmond turnpike has bought Winchester rifles and with his sons and workers on the road and farm will collect tolls as before He says he will carry this out or die in the attempt It was on this road gates were destroyed Thursday night Gates have been replaced
The split in local silver Democrats continues as regular and rump committees meet separately and each calls a mass meeting for May 29 to choose delegates to the State Convention in June. If unresolved Fayette County could send two delegate sets to the State Convention.
Pittsburg May 22 The sixth day of Baptist anniversaries shows sustained interest as subscriptions to cancel the total debts of the societies top $450,000. William Howard Doane adds 1000 dollars, the day’s largest gift. Three thanksgiving services are planned Sunday under Drs Weston Strong and Galusha Anderson.
Continued from first page. Guards of that state relieve First Lieutenant Thos M Defrees of the Fifth Infantry. Second Lieutenant Henry G Lyon of the Seventeenth Infantry at Columbus Barracks promoted to First Lieutenant and assigned to Company D, Twenty fourth Infantry. He remains with the Seventeenth until July 25 awaiting further orders, then joins his company. Ira F Reeves, Ser-
A patient praises Dr Hartman and his medicines Pe runa and Man a lin claiming dramatic health improvement after persistent use. She describes relief from weakness, breath issues, coughing, and catarrh over twenty five years, credits free advice, and urges others with chronic diseases to seek his treatment and pamphlet.
Washington reports a balance of one cent owed to Grover Cleveland as President on Treasury records awaiting his signature for payment.
In Dayton Ohio on May 22 Robert Campbell a 68 year old colored man resident of Washington street drowned after his boat capsized on the Miami River near the city while he was fishing unable to swim. The body was not recovered. Separate filings show S N Brown Company assets totaling about 198 642 with debts of 114 300 and a solvent status if property sells. Riverdale Harrison Township residents organized a Law and Order League to curb Sunday baseball and general Sunday desecration and plan actions against local bowling alleys and beer halls run by a street car company.
In Chicago on May 22 Colonel Geo Hilton who was confined as a blind and forsaken man in the Dayton Soldiers Home ward for insanity was declared sane by a city jury.
Joseph Lebold a Union Army veteran of the 189th Ohio Volunteers is reported dead by a St. Louis widow claiming pension. Lebold living at 2072 West Lexington Street Chicago says he never heard of the woman and has a wife and four children. He has been married eleven years, previously to Nettie Goodrich from whom he was divorced, and he never heard of the St. Louis claimant though she states he served as a private in the 189th Ohio.
Sol Sharp, famed bookmaker at Newport race track, was arrested on a nuisance and gaming charge after a warrant sworn by County Attorney Ramsey Washington. He posted a $3,000 bond and faces a preliminary hearing before Squire Singleton, amid the Newport track gaming crackdown.
Burglars entered the home of Lee Keck at 2353 East ern avenue by forcing a rear door. Jewelry and silverware valued at about $600 were stolen while the family was out visiting friends, returning at about 11 o clock to a ransacked house.
Indianapolis May Festival closes with two concerts drawing Cincinnati visitors and Ex President Harrison. Mme Calve sings two numbers with a voice praised for beauty yet critiqued for stage tricks. The audience stormed the stage with roses while the chorus and soloists receive high praise for precision.
The Apollo Club drew about 5000 listeners in Nashville at the Centennial exposition. They serenaded the Cincinnati Building with favorites like The Old Kentucky Home and Dixie. The event featured a pyrotechnic display showing Dr W L Dudley and Club president Pendleton, amid Kentucky Day and King Daughters Day activities. A gas balloon experiment by Prof Barnard ended with a loud report and balloon burst.
Marine news lists arrivals at various ports including Queenstown Liverpool and New York. Vessels named include Virgini a, Umbya, Kaiser Wilhelm II, Michigan, Prudentia and Book with origins in New York Philadelphia Havre and Genoa. Dates show arrivals around May 22.
Do not fall for high prices on Swiss watches. Waltham watches offer accuracy and value. The Riverside and Royal movements are especially recommended for reliability and performance.
Local notice lists a business operating hours from 9 a.m. to p.m. on Sunday and 2 to 5. 30 West Seventh Street appears as the location in readable text, indicating a storefront or office leasing or service window at the listed address.
Special Dispatch reports in Chicago on May 22 as the Luetgert murder case begins. One witness, Diedrich Bicknesse, states Luetgert did not report his wife missing and questions arise over rings found in vats. Defense seeks corpus delicti. judge overrules. August Riehemann expected to testify about bone processing in Luetgert’s basement on May 1.
The Village Council of New Holland Ohio has ordered a special election for Tuesday to decide whether to repeal a four year old prohibition ordinance. Residents may cast ballots for or against repeal as the issue is put to a public vote.
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