10 Oct 1901
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1901
Page
1
London dispatch reports near certainty of civil war in Afghanistan over succession claims of the late Ameer family. Russia supports a fourth son, with telegrams ordering Russian reinforcements to seize Herat if needed.
Washington reports that Secretary of the Treasury Gage faces a hard line over appointments at the New York customs office. President Roosevelt backs Bidwell’s retention while Wakeman’s removal stirs merchant opposition led by Cornelius Bliss. The Treasury resists Wakeman amid protests, signaling a potential clash within the administration.
Samuel McBride private watchman was killed two months ago after being lured from his home by a shot from an unknown assailant. The jury returns a verdict that the shooter is unknown and, if found, must face murder charges before the grand jury. Witnesses describe threats and names of visitors to Mrs. Stanton's house.
Secretary Cortelyou departed Washington for Canton to handle business related to the late President McKinley estate. He expected to be away several days.
A cable from Consul General Dickinson in Constantinople reports Ellen M. Stone located in the mountains on the Turkish frontier and alive on Saturday. London debates paying the ransom as sensational rumors swirl about the kidnapping and Sultanate finance.
The U S ambassador Charlemagne Tower has held multiple talks with Russian Foreign Office officials as Moscow backs efforts to free American missionary Miss Stone. The Czarist government supports the mission and Perkins steps to secure her release.
Paris notices that the Fifth Chamber of the Civil Tribunal orders liquidation of the estates of the Jesuits and Assomptionists for failing to comply with the associations law.
Special Despatch from Findlay Ohio reports Thomas Oldham a wealthy farmer, drunkenly built a fire and thrust his right leg into it until burned nearly to a crisp. He then rubbed Paris green on the wounds. The leg is severely burned and he is in a dying condition.
In Georgetown Kentucky October 9, Caleb Powers faces possible trial delay as defense calls nurse Harriet Baulzheimer, claiming Goebel was unconscious when sworn in. Prosecution argues her testimony lacks weight and seeks continuance while noting key witnesses may be absent.
Mrs Mary Belle Witwer faces habeas corpus proceedings as her attorney lodges for release while authorities plan exhumations of alleged victims at Green Castle and Woodland Cemeteries. Coroner Dr Hochwalt and Prof Curtis Howard will conduct quick examinations sending tissues to Starling Medical College.
Mrs. Mary Richmond, mother of Mrs. Mary Isa Belle Witwer, now jailed in Dayton on suspicion of poisoning Mrs. Pugh and other crimes, recalls the ill fate of Mrs. Pugh who died after supper within a week. She notes poison rumors, nervous behavior, and a strained family toll as officers question witnesses.
The Republican State headquarters announced Hanna speaking appointments for the first week: Oct 21 Springfield evening. Oct 22 Waverly afternoon and Circleville evening. Oct 23 New Lexington afternoon and Newark evening. Oct 24 Cincinnati evening. Oct 25 Wilmington afternoon and Columbus evening. Second week itinerary not yet arranged.
Omer Miller, jailed weeks ago for attempting to kill his wife with chloroform, received a 130 day sentence from Judge Mount. Miller and his wife, who is in jail on a related charge, were once again married while in custody.
Mexico Mo October 9 Godfrey Winzer a farmer was found guilty on two charges of working on Sunday. Neighbors testified before the grand jury and Winzer was indicted on ten counts including scalding hogs whitewashing trees stacking oats and straw and rendering yard. He was convicted on the first two counts and fined ten dollars for each case.
Berlin reports renewed rumors from London that White will resign early. The Berliner Tageblatt notes possible action in the affairs and mentions Comte in connection with the move.
The Gazette proclaims martial law in Cape Town Wynberg Simonstown Port Elizabeth and East London after the Premier Sir John Gordon Sprigg and J Rose Innes visited the British High Commissioner Lord Miller The move places most areas under military control while docks railroads and harbors remain civil led The action signals likely start of strong measures to end the war with partial port relief under civil authority.
The Postoffice Department will issue postal cards with the late President McKinley’s head after December 1. The design places birth and death years beside the name McKinley with “Series of 1901” and “One Cent” above the head. The inscription “United States of America” on the card will be removed to allow clearer postmarks.
Carrie Nation posted bond to keep the peace after a scuffle over a cage and plans another arrest in Wheeling. She left the city today as part of a crusade for temperance laws.
President Roosevelt met with Representative Dick of Ohio to hear current political conditions in Ohio and urged a strong statewide majority for the complete Republican ticket, stressing the return of Senator Foraker to the Senate as essential to the administration. Also noted were talks on reciprocity with Illinois leaders, and plans for Col Avery of Charleston Exposition transfer duties. Roosevelt to receive Yale LL.D. on Oct 23.
Dr H P Tuttle, famed for discovering the explosive thorite, died at his Tacoma home. His work followed explorations after the Klondike gold discovery aiming to provide a thawing explosive for frozen ground. A Congress bill of 50 000 dollars funded thorite and Itham shell tests but stalled on provisions.
Johann Most faced a Court of Special Sessions trial on charges of publishing an article in Die Freiheit titled Murder Against Murder dated September 12. He testified the piece dated back to 1886 and claimed the 1901 timing concerning McKinley’s murder was a coincidence. decision reserved until Monday.
A morning blaze at Hebron destroyed eight business houses and five residences. Loss estimated at 50 000 dollars, partly insured. A fire engine was rushed from Newark by special train to fight the flames.
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