14 Sep 1907
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1907
Page
1
Captain Einar Mikkelsen and the Duchess of Bedford aided a Danish Arctic expedition. The article details collaboration between the Danish explorer and an English noblewoman who provided support and resources for the journey.
Victor Theis a traveling salesman from Los Angeles who vanished after an assault in front of the Palace Hotel was located alive staying with his sister in Hamilton Ohio. He communicated with Cincinnati relatives and will return to Georgetown Ohio where he once ran a cafe. He was attacked the night he arrived in Cincinnati and later left the hotel with his belongings. Theis plans to return to Cincinnati soon and is expected to direct the search for his wife Mrs Theis who had feared he was hospitalized or living on the streets.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports for year ending June 30 1906 show railway capital at 14.57 billion dollars with 33 percent of lines paying no dividends. Gross earnings reach 2.326 billion while net earnings total 788.9 million. injuries reach 97 706 and deaths 10 618 amid higher operating costs and payrolls.
The Temperance Committee of the Kentucky Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church urged public office seekers to oppose the licensed saloon. The report supports unfermented wine in communion and calls for total abstinence from tobacco, urging delegates to the anti saloon meeting and naming state committee members.
Harrisburg report says Engineer Jam Burd who runs the Buffalo flyer dreamed of a landslide between Dauphin and Halifax fifteen miles from Harrisburg. He warned others, then slowed after Dauphin and his engine struck a landslide he had foreseen, stopping with little damage.
George A. Pettibone, 19, charged with complicity in Governor Steunenberg's murder, was taken to a Boise hospital today in critical condition. An operation may be required, and no further prosecution will occur at present.
The Milwaukee Journal reports Senator Lafollette will not link his Presidential bid to Isaac Stephenson’s Senate term. Lafollette will seek Wisconsin delegates independently, avoiding bargaining for Stephenson's backing. The move signals a split with Stephenson, implying Stephenson’s re election hinges on Lafollette’s support.
Henry McAllister fell 300 feet after a balloon exploded during an exhibition in Aurora Ontario. He survived the crash but is paralyzed and badly injured in hospital as twenty thousand spectators witnessed the accident.
Seditionist demonstrations erupted in Calcutta after a Nationalist leader was sentenced to prison for refusing to testify in a sedition case. Crowds gathered before the courts, clashing with police and attacking Europeans, including several sergeants, amid rising racial tensions.
Indictment returned against Joe Buxer a farmer for firing a pistol at an automobile carrying Mrs J C W Beckham wife of the Kentucky governor and friends near a bridge amid highway speeding complaints. The incident followed a horseman halting the car and firing multiple shots as the vehicle waited.
In San Francisco Chinatown on September 13 Chang Mon Wo president of the Chinese Six Companies was found dead at 142 Sacramento street from plague. A Greek laborer in Green street near the waterfront also died the same day. Total cases since May 27 rise to 24 with 13 deaths. Dr. Rupert Blue leading the response says there is no alarm and no quarantine danger.
Native reports from Tangier state the recent Moors victory near Casablanca has dampened Arab resolve, especially among Choquia region tribes. Moors vow revenge for heavy losses while smuggling arms and selling captives continue near Cape Startel. Mulai-El-Hafiq remains Morocco City leaderless, gathering desert fighters as Mulai Hafid emerges as a stronger, popular reformer with magnetic presence and poet background.
Paris dispatch reports Vice Admiral Philibert informing Marine Minister Thomson that Chaouias and other tribes near Casablanca reopened peace negotiations. General Drude set a deadline for the tribesmen to visit and accept his conditions by tomorrow afternoon. Mulai Hafid had declared himself involved.
Former Ambassador Luke Wright, just back from Tokyo, calls US Japan war talk “not even respectable nonsense.” He notes Japan does not want war and cites debts, taxes, and Korea as pressing issues. Wright discusses Pacific naval redeployment and Japan’s view of the United States as a friend.
Secretary of State Thompson received a question from Lancaster about a blind man running for City Council. He said the man appears eligible in his view, but the courts would decide the matter.
The Tangier telegraph says Raisouli, no longer seeking British protection for releasing Caid Sir Harry Maclean, aims to govern the northern Moroccan hill tribes. He also claims compensation for livestock losses and calls for allies to be imprisoned and for rifles and ammunition. Sir Harry Maclean is reported to be well and living in his own tent with servants.
Washington reports data on the Twenty fourth Negro Regiment of Infantry after its return from the Philippines. Officials say the unit has mostly served west of the Mississippi and no color entry affected the assignment. General Oliver argues the issue is political, praising black soldiers for discipline and reenlistments.
Boise Idaho September 13 Glenn's Ferry a freight division town with 1500 residents on the Oregon Short Line east of Boise is burning. It is reported there is no hope of saving the business section and the railroad shops are in danger.
Cunard officials hail Lusitania as met or exceeded expectations but fail to break the blue ribbon record set by Kaiser Wilhelm II's Deutschland. The voyage Queenstown to Sandy Hook covered 2782 miles in 5 days 54 minutes with an average speed of 23.01 knots, versus Deutschland at 23.58 knots and Lucania at 21.81 knots. Arrival times and best day runs are noted for comparison against prior liners.
The Cunard Line liner Lusitania arrived in New York on its maiden voyage with a 5 days 54 minutes transit from Queenstown to New York, averaging 23.01 knots and marking the fastest maiden crossing yet. Captain Watt hailed the ship while Cunard officials praised the engines as flawless and prepared for future records. The sailing drew a thunderous welcome from crowds and a flotilla of ships off quarantine.
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