17 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1902
Page
1
Observers note strong support for Cannon as the likely victor with no need for an extra session. lukewarm sentiment toward Uncle Joe suggests opposition may be limited, shaping a favorable outcome for Cannon.
Washington insiders say President will not call an extra session next spring to act on tariff legislation. A tariff commission is planned for hearings across the country, with a yearlong work program. Babcock’s bid for Ways and Means hinges on Cannon’s backing amid party maneuvering.
A mob kills Wegro who had received a life sentence. No commotion follows the deed as the jailer is away and his son is quickly overwhelmed.
Cleveland board of elections weighing purchase of 200 voting machines at about 100000 dollars after fraud allegations at the last city election. President Hugh Buckley backs the plan as council debates appropriation next month. past votes favored machines but funds were blocked. An election officer resigned after charges of crooked conduct were heard by the board.
The Ministry of the Interior identified the would be killer as Gennerro Rubino an advanced Socialist with past crimes in Milan 1893 and a five year detention for subversive writing. He fled to England resided in Scotland and London and was expelled from anarchists. He claimed to target King Leopold due to perceived inhumanity to Princess Stephanie.
Secretary Hay called at the Belgian Legation to express regret over the assassination attempt on the King of Belgium and to extend U S congratulations on the King’s escape from harm.
Fragmentary OCR listing names and states of historical speakers and figures including Muhlenberg, Dayton, Sedgwick, Macon, Clay, Varnum, and others across years 1807 to 1889, mentioning Kentucky Virginia New York Pennsylvania and related political lines. It preserves names and jurisdictions as readable.
London reports the Elingamite wreck survivors endured a brutal raft ordeal. Eight aboard drifted sixty miles on a twelve by seven foot raft with sixteen aboard when launched. Only two apples shared across the group. three men died from saltwater and thirst before rescue by Penguin.
TANGIERS Morocco November 16 Imperial troops are said to have captured the pretender to the throne. The Sultan with 25 000 men will direct operations to quell the Kabyle uprising at Zemour as he leaves Fez on November 10. The pretender, nicknamed Bu Hamare, began with conjuring tricks among Berber tribes.
Springfield reports doctors say Governor Yates shows improvement after twenty three days of illness. His temperature held steady around 103.5 degrees for five hours this morning, the lowest point since the illness began.
Special Despatch reports the freight blockade causing widespread idleness in furnace workers and miners across Shenango Mahoning and Cleveland valleys. About 20 000 men idle as car shortages curb shipments and output lags by 1 500 000 tons with an estimated 2 000 000 dollars in lost value and 2 200 extra cars needed.
A Chicago November 16 crash at the Eighteenth Street crossing left one dead and a dozen injured when an electric street car with motor and trailer struck a Western Avenue Chicago Burlington & Quincy freight train. The dead was Hugh Curran, a passenger. The accident was blamed on a flagman error at the crossing.
Cleveland officials station a policeman at every downtown saloon entrance as five police captains set to retire January 1 observe saloon closings. By midnight thirty arrests had been recorded, an unusually high number for the city.
Washington November 16 Secretary Wilson is ill and confined to his home with a severe neuralgic cold that developed after the recent political campaign in which he participated. His condition has improved but he will be unable to resume duties in the Agricultural Department for several days.
George Alfred Henley author and former war correspondent dies in London on November 16, 1936. The obituary notes his career as a writer and reporter with foreign assignments.
A report from Ohio says the state delegation is considering uniting behind Mr. Cannon for the race. Delegation members reportedly communicated last night and a formal endorsement may be issued soon. Some members were elusive to reporters, while Grosvenor’s support has increased expectations of a rally to Cannon.
Baltimore dispatch reports at St Johns Churchyard a sexton found a man buried in a grave box under sand and bricks. John Marc Badoliette of Wilmington said four men buried him, but later confessed he did it himself and was revived after being rescued.
London reports a bulletin from a physician stating that Dr Joseph W. Parker pastor of the City Temple has been seriously ill for months and is now in very critical condition.
Smedes Mississippi November 16 report says a Sand Bar blocked a failed water route attempt to reach President Roosevelt’s Little Sunflower camp. Insurgent reporters planned water entry, but bar prevented craft from reaching the camp, while other hunting parties near Vicksburg reported success with eleven deer and four bears.
In Hamilton Ohio on November 16 the First Universalist Church packed for the ordination of Miss Mary Andrews daughter of contractor Robert N Andrews. She trained at Buchtel College Akron and Chicago University and will serve as pastor of the First Universalist Church in Kansas City Missouri after ordination conducted by Rev A B Church.
Delaware County records a rare wild deer kill after a half day chase. E Westfield, visiting hunter from West Virginia, shot the animal on D. M. Taylor’s farm seven miles east of Muncie. Westfield, who has killed about 500, confirms this region’s deer era is likely over.
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