30 May 1916
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1916
Page
1
The magnate Hill dies in the last hours after a severe leg injury described as a flesh wound beyond the knee. Surgeons’ expertise could not save him. The incident highlights the limited success of medical intervention in late-stage trauma.
James J Hill eminent railroad builder and financier dies at his St Paul home at 9 30 pm after ten days illness. An abscess on his thigh and infection led to his death despite specialist care. Louis W Hill inherits control of the First National Bank. Funeral tribute and a five minute halt of Hill lines traffic planned.
The report notes thunder showers Tuesday in the lower lake region and upper Ohio Valley, then fair weather Wednesday. Ohio Indiana Kentucky West Virginia see showers or fair, with warmer conditions in many areas. A broad trough of low pressure from Texas to Ontario causes unsettled weather central valleys and mid Atlantic rain, while the South and Central West see fair skies. Temperature readings at 7 pm across multiple cities list 60s to 70s with varying precipitation and cloud cover.
A 1914 estimate places James J. Hill’s wealth between 200 and 250 million dollars, possibly up to 500 million in his lifetime. He controlled the First National Bank of St Paul and Northwestern Trust, with combined capital and surplus of about 6.5 million, and arranged 10 million in Great Northern bonds and 6 million in emergency currency under the Aldrich act. He coordinated bankers to safeguard assets ahead of World War I.
Insistent prompts for Justice Hughes to answer two questions before the Republican National Convention reach him. If nominated will he accept and will he endorse a level of preparedness to make the United States a world power. News from New York and Washington outlines the political tension and anticipated convention dynamics.
Colonel Roosevelt spent about four hours in Chicago meeting with Progressive leaders after arriving to a warm reception. Chairman Hilles said Roosevelt would head a third party ticket if the platform suits him, suggesting prior discussions. In Kansas City he will address listeners the following day.
The mayor accuses witness of leaving the state while Rev William B Farrell pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul in Williamsburg is also named in bribery charges. Farrell admits a phone conversation may have been used to test suspicions of interference and that he knew wires were tapped.
Special Cable reports Bulgarian troops with German artillery penetrating Greek soil along the Demir Hissar front in Macedonia. The invasion coincides with renewed central powers offensives, while Greeks protest in Athense and Saloniki.
The Senate approved the 43 million rivers and harbors bill by 35 to 2. It struck Newlands river regulation commission language and will send the measure to conference. Senator Kenyon warned of waste while others defended economic stimulus and Republican support. The Newlands proposal would have funded a commission and cost 500000.
Galveston police report a large number of counterfeit ten dollar notes circulated since Saturday night. The fakes imitate new federal reserve bank notes and are well made, though slightly smaller and lighter in color than genuine bills.
The Federation of Galician and Bukowinian Jews adopts a resolution to send a commission to Europe to aid Jewish war sufferers in Galicia and Bukowina. The commissioner will also oversee postwar Jewish immigration to the United States and unite families separated by the conflict.
Fremont Ohio May 29 Ohio dedicates a $50 000 Hayes Memorial Building built of Ohio sandstone and Vermont granite to honor Rutherford B Hayes The Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society governs the memorial and Spiegel Grove is a state park Gifts include General Hayes Civil War uniforms Mrs Hayes gown and military souvenirs Prominent speakers include Newton D Baker Atlee Pomerene Frank B Willis James E Campbell and John H Clarke
Republicans celebrate a proposed fleet capable of defying prospective foes amid warnings of rising threats. Party leaders frame the plan as a deterrent and strategic show of strength to reassure allies and voters.
Washington May 29 Republican House members and hundreds of onlookers cheered Rep Farr of Pennsylvania as he urged Congress to spend 500 million dollars for a vast naval buildup. He argued Britain and Germany outpace the U.S. and warned war costs could soar to 25 million daily. Majority Leader Kitchin defended preparedness while criticizing big navy advocates.
Paris reports a Balkan brief noting that if Bulgaria tries to set up a Kavala naval base the allied fleet would shell it. The Mafin states French and British forces would defend Greek forts only with Greek Army cooperation and foresee no immediate Greek assistance.
London dispatch reports German troops in East Africa retreated twenty miles as the British forces continued to push forward, according to the War Office announcement.
In Elbing Prussia the German Emperor traveled incognito as a common passenger. He boarded a crowded street car with his suite and paid a groschen like other fares. He asked the motorman about the Schichau shipyard route and thanked the conductor with a ten-mark coin after the ride.
Chicago May 29 1916 delegates from twenty five states and Alaska representing German American churches social and business groups endorse a platform urging neutrality in line with Washington and a foreign policy protecting American lives and interests. They call for unity within both parties and condemn racist divisions while pressuring nominees to align with these principles.
The Cincinnati Chapter U D C sent its annual floral tribute to Johnson's Island Confederate Cemetery near Sandusky Ohio on May 29. The cemetery is cared for by Southern memorial groups and this year's observance will include many floral remembrances from the South. John D Mack represents the ladies in managing the grounds.
Washington May 29 Postmaster General Burleson says within a year after the European war ends the United States will be crisscrossed with aeroplane mail routes. The Post Office Department failed to establish thirteen routes in New England and Alaska because only one bid for one route, an Alaskan one, was received. He attributes the failure to the war and foresees success with its end.
The crew of twenty six men from the British steamer Trunkby of 2655 tons arrived at Algiers on May 29 after their ship was sunk by a submarine of unknown nationality.
Washington May 29 The administration tariff commission bill introduced in the House by Representative Rainey of Illinois is approved by the Ways and Means Committee. The bill will be part of the general revenue measure with a dyestuffs duty to shield the new American dye industry and to finance revenues via income tax inheritance tax and munitions tax. An antidumping clause to shelter U.S. manufacturers from foreign competition at wartime end was agreed. Democrats will study details of the omnibus revenue bill while Majority Leader Claude Kitchin will announce plans soon.
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