31 May 1899
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1899
Page
1
A readable line notes Ryan is seen as a compromise candidate while still deemed likely to win. The item points to political maneuvering and the expectation of victory for the named figure.
Special dispatch from Columbus reports curve of Ohio Republican convention as Nash and Daugherty hold about 500 of 813 votes while a mysterious anti Hanna candidate looms. Names like Kurtz Cox Ryan Jones and Kerr surface amid speculation of a compromise ticket to unify factions.
Columbus dispatch reports a lengthy on the record exchange between Cox and Charles proceeding to a tense moment as reporters sought comment. The piece notes the duration of the chat and the frosty reaction that followed.
A collision between two Lake Street Elevated Railroad trains at Oakley Avenue in Chicago this afternoon crushed two cars and caused cuts and bruises from flying glass. Injured include Henry O'Dell N W Coher R D Murphy P Mooney Miss W Tooberg J Wilkins Charles Moonett George Mayer. Brakes failed on a race train following a regular train.
Mrs Corne lia Rekert of 1248 South Meridian street accused her husband Charles Rekert of infidelity and opened fire with a revolver. He was wounded in the hip and shoulder, with a bullet grazing his hair as he ducked the third shot. He is dangerously but not fatally wounded.
In Chattanooga Tennessee a preacher led crusade against saloon keepers for Sunday openings. Grand jury indicted thirty seven whisky dealers amid testimony from police officials and clergy. Papers disappeared from the grand jury room prompting accusations of witness tampering and plans for twenty five more indictments.
In Frankfort Kentucky on May ? officials keep strict secrecy over where Governor Bradley will deploy state troops next Sunday. The Governor declined to confirm reports tying the call to Manchester Clay County where the Circuit Court convenes Monday to try participants in the Baker Howard feud.
In Bridgeport Ohio on May 30 Isaac Howell collided with a horse while riding a bicycle and died from his injuries.
Candidates for minor offices struggle to gauge prospects as no slates formed while the governorship remains unsettled and plans hang fire. The piece notes uncertainty and lack of coalitions until higher office is decided.
Local politics report notes D Q Morrow of Hillsboro seeking the Attorney Generalship while Cameron conducts a vigorous canvass for the treasurership. The piece highlights named figures and their ambitions within the campaign season.
Columbus dispatch notes multiple minor ticket hopefuls arriving at party headquarters and contemplates the statewide race. It highlights State Treasurer frontrunner Isaac Cameron, competition with Sam Campbell and T. W. Latham, and Attorney General contenders like D. Q. Marrow and Frank S. Monnett with others tied to districts and Hanna influence.
May 30 report from Jackson Mississippi notes a single yellow fever case in New Orleans. Mississippi board officials dispatch Inspector Gant and Inspector Dunn for city inspection. Unless conditions worsen, a quarantine against New Orleans is unlikely. public sentiment opposes such action and no excitement follows the news.
State Health Officer Blunt orders quarantine guards and inspectors at all Texas entry points after learning of a yellow fever case in New Orleans. Telegraphic orders issued to all railroads to enforce the quarantine.
Tests by the Live Stock Commissioners and health officials identified tuberculosis in twenty five cows examined at the stock yards. Although no outward signs appeared, all cows were in an advanced stage of consumption and milk from them had been sold in the Chicago market a week earlier.
Elisha Dyer was inaugurated governor of Rhode Island for the third time as Newport marked its holiday. Rear Admiral Sampson attended the celebration, ships of the North Atlantic Squadron appeared, and a long parade followed the formal induction in the afternoon.
Paris May 30 Archbishop Ireland urged American youth to uphold liberty with civil order and virtue. He praised rich and poor youth who proved themselves in war, warned against idle wealth breeding class pride, and urged Americans to guard against developing a separation of classes.
Paris today saw the Court of Cassation hear arguments in the Dreyfus affair with M. Ballot de Beaupre declaring the bordereau was written by Count Ferdinand Waslin Esterhazy. Prosecutor Manteau pressed the Esterhazy case as fresh testimony and date changes were presented. The session adjourned after witnesses praised Deroulede and a chorus of applause marked reactions to the proceedings.
Major Marchand arrived in Toulon aboard the French cruiser d Assis and was greeted with enthusiastic welcomes. He told the crowd France is downcast for want of union and urged unity while praising the army and republic. He joined in cries of Vive La France Vive l Armée and Vive La Republique.
A heavy May storm at Rav enswood near Parkersburg during John Robinson's Circus performance caused the tent to sway and a crowd panic with several minor injuries reported. Lightning struck nearby, igniting a barn and destroying it with contents valued at $1,000.
Toledo telegram May 3 report says James Gannon was killed during a Waterville bicycle road race when his wheel failed at speed. He struck a crossing, his bicycle broke apart, and he was thrown onto his head, dying within an hour.
The Court of Cassation resumes the hearing on the Deroulede and Habert case in Paris. Deroulede's entry triggers cheers of Vive Deroulede as he repeats his statement supporting insubordination against soldiers. The scene unfolds as spectators applaud his remarks.
Paderewski remains unmarried despite rumors. His manager Adlington confirms the pianist is at his Polish estate after a clerk’s defalcations caused a financial deficit. Despite income, charity work and taxes render him comparatively poor as timber revenue vanished.
Amos Winkelpeck aged 65 and his daughter Maude aged 20, residents near Windham Portage County, were killed at the Windham crossing when Erie Railroad No. 13 struck their buggy. Winkelpeck died on impact and Maude died after being found unconscious. the horse survived. Engineer Jack Bruner reported seeing the vehicle only moments before impact. Winkelpeck leaves a son and a daughter.
London May 3 Truth reports Queen Victoria has decided to undergo a cataract operation when Prof Hermann Pagenstecher considers the time right. The procedure would take place at Osborne or Balmoral likely after the parliamentary session.
Washington reports General Otis will be supplied with at most 30000 regulars in the Philippines, despite 36000 currently overseas. A conference between the President and Adjutant General Corbin discussed insurgent activity and the need to avoid expanding the force until Otis requests it.
Secretary Alger tonight cabled General Otis to advise what further troops he may need after the arrival of regulars to replace volunteers in the Philippines. Alger provided Otis with the plan for assigning regulars and asked for a prompt report on additional needs. Pending Otis final decision, further augmentation will be deferred.
Memorial Day ceremonies were held at Battery Knoll Manila with 300 graves marked in five rows. Soldiers dressed in blue and brown laid flowers on graves as taps sounded near the Monadnock’s bombardment. Chaplains and officers spoke, flags were sent to families, and mass and orations followed at Paco and Pace cemeteries.
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