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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1908
Page
4
Eleven people die and over a dozen injured in a deliberate blaze at 71% Mulberry Street tenement. Fire barrels soaked with oil blocked exits, trapping residents as families tossed children to waiting bystanders below. Fire and police say tenant carelessness contributed to the disaster.
In Yonkers New York on October 5 Mrs Mary Cummings 70 and her grandchildren Jeanette 9 and Harry 11 were killed when a kerosene lamp exploded triggering a fire that destroyed John Cummings cottage. The two adults escaped but the children perished trapped in the hall while the mother Mrs Maria Howland broke her leg and left arm after reaching the yard from the roof.
Fire at a Ebensburg grocery sparked a blaze that menaced the town. Dynamite and aid from nearby towns stopped the flames after destroying Central Hotel Blair House and six residences. Loss estimated at 75000 dollars with guests fleeing from two hotels.
A blaze that began in the Pacific Coal Company bunkers at Beale street spread to the Hobbs Wall box factory and the Beale street wharf, causing about 100000 dollars in loss. Several vessels at the wharf were scorched, and sailors from the Italian cruiser Puglia helped firefighters.
Vernon Texas October 5 fire destroyed an entire business block causing a reported $60,000 loss. The blaze imperiled several nearby structures but no injuries were reported. Firefighters battled the flames for hours before gaining control.
Wilbur Wright in Le Mans makes two short flights with heavy passengers M Bellee 216 pounds and M Pellier 176 pounds to prove the aeroplane can bear weight. He flies again this evening with Pellier confirming satisfactory demonstrations of payload capacity.
A Hamilton report notes after Tom Burke the bartender was jailed for sending so called Black Hand letters to Henry Sohn several Hanover street women including Mrs. Charles C. Valatine Mrs. William Hagerman and Mrs. Martin Shalip received similar notes ordering them to leave the city Police were alerted and Mrs Shalip is active in several lodges.
Reported tensions between Bulgaria and Turkey rise as young men fear prestige loss if they yield and fighting seems likely. The Berlin press notes Turkey warns against hastily acting before views of all parties are known, with Britain and France urging restraint to prevent war.
Sofia reports Bulgaria proclaimed independence from Turkey at Tirnovo under Prince Ferdinand elected in 1887. The move, marked by a cathedral ceremony, reflects shifting European alignments with Russia France and Britain opposing Germany Austria, while Italy remains neutral. Mediation and congress talks are anticipated amid power realignments.
Paris reports a coordinated effort by France Great Britain and possibly Italy to call a Berlin treaty signatories conference to defuse the Turkey Bulgaria crisis. Proposals include recognizing Bulgaria's independence and averting conflict amid Bulgarian Austrian moves and Turkish resistance.
Powers favor keeping European Turkey under a liberal regime as military moves by frontier forces threaten stability. Britain and others fear war would ruin Turkey's constitutional rule, recalling the Sultan's 1876 withdrawal before the Russo Turkish War.
St Petersburg announces Russia will propose a congress of powers to revise the Berlin Treaty after Bulgaria's independence, amid fears Austria Hungary may annex Bosnia and Herzegovina. Count Berchtold seeks audience with Emperor Nicholas as the Baltic crisis unfolds.
Berlin reports authority that Germany endorses Austria Hungary if Bosnia and Herzegovina are annexed. Britain mediation proposals to the Turkish and Bulgarian governments are opposed by the Turkish side, while Bulgaria appears ready for conflict. The Austro Hungarian ambassador carries an emperor letter, and Emperor William fires at Rominten as diplomacy unfolds.
Belgrade reports a volatile reaction to Austria Hungary moves on Bosnia and Herzegovina with crowds in the streets. Rioters fire revolvers and demand war rather than acceptance of annexation.
The Berlin treaty ratified in 1878 establishes Bulgaria as an autonomous tributary principality under the Ottoman suzerainty with a Christian government and a national militia. It notes provisional Russian administration, later Bulgarian organic law, and shifts in sovereignty for Bosnia Herzegovina Montenegro Serbia and Crete. It discusses American interests and the Ellen Stone case as why the United States might prefer direct relations with Bulgaria.
New York October 6 The Hains divorce case moves forward as Mia Hains prepares an affidavit of specifications for alimony custody and counsel fees while her husband faces murder charges in the case of William B. Annis. Captain Hains' brother T Jenkins Hains faces questions over alleged abetting and involvement as prosecutors weigh grand jury action.
A clipping received by Norma Randolph from Carlisle Pa mentions an unknown man found in a half starved state in an empty freight car at Mahanoy Pa. Police broadcast a description to the Pennsylvania town and seek information. A note signed Black Hand ordered the investigation stopped as the grand jury is instructed to probe the disappearance of Smith.
Lanett mayor George W. Howard barred access to the Council chamber and refused to surrender city property to the newly elected mayor J. B. Rutland. Rutland swore in at 5:30 am and again with his council in the street hours later. Legal steps were begun to secure possession.
Ohio sends 300 delegates to the second annual International Tax Association conference opening in Toronto tomorrow. Attendees include Allen R. Foote of Columbus president. George E. Pomeroy Toledo. W I Chamberlain Cleveland. A R Hatton Western Reserve Univ Cleveland. Henry W Wilson Ohio Univ Athens. Frederick C Hicks UC. Robert C Brooks UC. F A Derthick Mantua. Conference closes Friday.
The Right Rev Michael Tierney bishop of Hartford died in Hartford Conn after paralysis. He was born 1839 in Ireland and studied in Bardstown and Troy before ordination in 1866. Also noted are the deaths of W B Brewhr Louisville area editor and politician, Captain Thomas G Poore an official and Confederate veteran, and Marmaduke Constable Max Well twelfth Baron Herkles born 1837 in York England.
A brief note suggests poor roads will not hinder overhead mail service and could greatly increase the value of aircraft to farming communities, viewed as a potential common carrier improvement.
A 1908 forecast on how the airship will transform mail delivery, commerce, and religion. The essay envisions direct routing above mountains, zero stops, and towers for city postal nets. It highlights rural impact, farmer education, and gospel missions via aerial transport.
The court martial for Lieutenant Frank T. Evans convened on the battleship Vermont in Manila. The charges and specifications were read and the panel adjourned to resume testimony tomorrow. The court includes Captains Schroeder Potter Howard and others with Major Williams prosecuting and Captains Harding Kayser for the defense.
A Wash housewife describes severe headaches and illness from coffee and credits switching to Postum with relief. She reports quitting coffee for about a week, then three years of Postum use, noting reduced nervousness and palpitations and improved well being. The letter promotes Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan and the slogan There’s a Reason.
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