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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1896

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War ties of creat ban welcomed by Wales

Ships in the harbor were gaily decorated as the event drew public interest.

Creat Ban Wales

Great Precautions Mark Royal Reception at Leith

Royal party meets Czar and Czarina at Leith after sighting Standard and Polegar yachts. Prince of Wales and Duke of Connaught lead escort as heavy security lines the Firth of Forth, with naval salutes, torpedo nets, and picked Russian detectives guarding the imperial visit to Balmoral Scotland.

Leith Scotland Standard Polegar Firth of Forth Prince of Wales Bamoral Duke of Connaught M. de Staal St. James Lord Rosebery Daieypy Enniskillen Dragoons Kieff Dragons Scocws ‘Guards Royal Navy Duchess of Buccileach Untess Lytion Tantailon Castle Firth Czar Carina Channel Fieet M. de Siaal Czarina

Imperial train departure amid grand guards at Ballater

The Imperial party was escorted aboard at the junction near the bridge with elaborate security for the Czar and Czarina. A large military display and cheers accompanied the royal train toward Ballater. Despite festive streets, strict precautions left a poor impression as soldiers detectives and Russian officers stood watch along the Leith Ballater route.

Ballater Leith

Czar and Party Arrive at Balmoral Castle

Ballater September 22 The Queen's special train bearing the Czar and Czarina and accompanying royal family members arrives at 7 20 pm. They are greeted by municipal authorities and enter an open State carriage, escorted by the Scotch Grays. Bonfires blaze atop nearby peaks as torch bearing servants march ahead to Balmoral Castle. The Queen and Princess Beatrice greet the visitors with bagpipes and cheers as the Russians pass into the castle.

Ballater Czar Czarina Balmoral Balmoral Castle Beatrice

Emancipation Day Celebration in Springfield New Jersey

Emancipation Day was observed at the home of President Lincoln in Springfield New Jersey with a large parade and festivities. Excursion trains from Chicago St Louis Belleville Peoria Jacksonville Decatur and other points brought hundreds of colored people. The parade led by colored wheelmen and bands ended at Washington Park where speeches by colored orators from Chicago Jacksonville and Springfield were given. Attendance was estimated in the thousands.

Springfield Chicago St. Louis Belleville Peoria Jacksonville Decatur Flonts, &c Washington Park

Preacher on the stump backs McKinley appeal

Rev. Harry Riggs of Central Christian Church in Muncie Indiana delivers a political stump speech urging support for McKinley. Known as the whistling preacher he ties his financial interests to the campaign promising to regain lost salary if McKinley wins and urges his congregation of working people to vote for McKinley and Hobart.

Commercial Tribune Muncie Ind Harry 8. Riggs Central Christian Church Indiana McKinley Veterans’ McKinley Club Hobart

Edson Keith Ends His Life in Chicago Lake

Chicago, Sept. 22 Edson Keith a leading Chicago merchant and public figure for forty years threw himself into the lake at Thirteenth street early yesterday amid chronic dyspepsia and insomnia. His death followed days of low spirits and probable temporary insanity. Keith headed Edson Keith & Co. wholesale millinery and was part of Keith Brothers and Keith & Co. elevator owners. He was sixty three.

Chicago Edson Keith Thirteenth Street Keith Edson Keith & Co Keith Brothers Keith & Co

Man Sentenced for Life in Whitley County Murder

Ed Warner, convicted in Columbia City Circle Court of murder in the first degree, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the May killing of his brother-in-law Frank Badger in Whitley County. Warner, brother of Mrs. Frank Badger, had threatened to shoot Frank during a feud with Frank and Hodge Badger. he hid in the woods and opened fire, killing Frank and wounding Hodge.

Commercial Tribune Wabash Ind Ed Warner Whitley County Frank Badger Columbia City Warner Frank Hodge Badger Hodge

Rockefeller Endowment Boosts Peoria School Project

Chicago reports Mrs. Julia Bradley of Peoria has donated her fortune exceeding 2.2 million dollars for a new school to be built in Peoria not Chicago. Endowment marked as the richest ever for Illinois. Active construction has already begun.

Chicago University of Chicago Ilinois Peoria Julia Bradley

Kate Field's body to be shipped from Honolulu

In Honolulu on September 14 Kate Field's effects will go to San Francisco by the next steamer. A Chicago financier H H Kohlsaat sent funds to cover funeral expenses and transport. Four potential burial sites were named, and the body will remain in Honolulu until Field's exact wishes are learned. Princess Kaiulini has accepted the appropriation made by the recent Legislature.

Honolulu Kate Field San Francisco H. H. Kohlsaat Chicago D Bane

Toll-gate mob action threatens Anderson County roads

A likely organized group of thirty four torn down twenty toll gates in Anderson County near Lawrenceburg, with four more gates at risk. Col. Thomas H. Hanks, owner with tax road interests, warns that unless law is recognized homes and property will be subject to similar outrages. County officials seek a court action and voter approval to condemn and open the pikes.

Commercial Tribune Lawrencebur4 Anderson ‘County Lawrenceburg Clifton Gate Crab Orchard Louisville Pike Harrodsburg McMichael Thos. H. Hanks General Assembly of Kentucky Tyrone Pike Louisville Road Tes Col. Hanks

Bridegroom in Prison Accused of Counterfeiting Baking Powder Label

Delaware Ohio September 22 H S Scofield alias Harry Sells alias H Shubel arrested at his new wife’s home on royal baking powder charges. He imitated the company register and label and sold goods in Ohio at 25 percent discount. He carried order blanks when arrested. warrant out for Harry Solis alias for offenses last year. Wife is niece of Hon James R Lytle. He will be taken to Marion for prosecution.

Commercial Tribune Delaware H. S. Scofield Harry Sells H. Shubel H. W. Cormac Royal Baking Powder Company New York Columbus Ohio Mahoney Harry Solis Jas. R. Lytle Marion

Kentucky legislature to reconvene after election

Special Dispatch reports from Frankfort that an extra session of the Kentucky Legislature is likely after the November election. The senatorial race will be revived with a successor to Jo Blackburn, to be chosen from among Republicans or John Carlisle. Acting Governor Worthington has settled the question of whether a car could be produced in an extra session by examining authorities.

Frankfort Kentucky Jo Blackburn John Carlisle Worthington

Troops Guard Leadville Mines as Strikers Threaten

More than 1,000 Colorado National Guard members under Gen. Edgar Brooks are on duty in Leadville. They guard the Maid of Erin and other mines after yesterday’s strikes led to at least six deaths at Coronado and Emmett mines. Mines remain closed but may reopen under troop protection.

Leadville Col National Guard State of Colorado Edgar Brooks Maid of Erin Denver and Rio Grande Coronado Emmett

City releases all prisoners and disbands police force

Bellefontaine Ohio September 22 A sweeping move by the City Aldermen frees all prisoners for lack of funds to the Sheriff and discharges the entire police force. The city now relies on the Mayor and Marshal for protection. Voters will decide the saloon issue after nine years without one. The Aldermen call this a major upheaval for the town.

Commercial Tribune Bellefontaine

Spirit medium demands deed from dead man in Columbus

Lovina Glenn, who gave no living relatives, told the County Recorder she spoke with John Saul in spirit and that he deeded her property at East and Third streets. Clerks questioned her, noted her spiritualist claim, and she promised to return with a message from Saul after an evening séance. Saul was a well known South Side resident.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Lovina Glenn County Recorder’s Office John Saul Ther R. H. Wil‘coxr Recorder’s Office Saul Mr. Saul South Side

Snow Storm Hits Boston Night of Rally

The first snowstorm of the season reaches Boston on Sept 22 as the Republican rally at the Academy of Music ends. Observers note the weather, while attendees wonder about its impact on the upcoming November election and the Democrats.

Commercial Tribune Boston Chelsea Academy of Music

Hazing Outrages At Madison School Wheeling

Wheeling West Virginia September 22 The Commercial Tribune reports two boys were badly hurt by hazing at Madison School In a follow up a son of C H Eliott was seriously injured last week and remains out of school Authorities say hazing did not occur on school grounds and outside jurisdiction but efforts to stop the practice will continue.

Commercial Tribune Wheeling W. Va Bowié Madison School C. H. Eliott

Delicatessen Sale Ends In Sham Stock Fraud

John Daly bought a Fourth Street deli from Mrs. Martha Everett and found the stock a hoax with hollow ham covers empty cans and wind filled sausages. Everett has been arrested as authorities pursue charges in the ruse.

San Francisco John Daly Fourth Street Daly Martha Everett Gatching

Katrine Klafsky Lohse Dies A Leipsic Prima Donna

Hamburg report confirms Frau Katherine Klafsky Lohse, famed prima donna once celebrated in the United States, has died at about forty. Her career began as a servant before becoming a chorus singer in Leipsic and rising to principal roles, including Isolde at the Erata Street Theater.

Hamburg Frau Katherine Krafsky Lohse United States Katrina Klafsky Hunry Imperial Theater Leipsic

Frau Klafsky’s Passing Leaves Gap in Opera World

News of Frau Katherine Lohse-Klafsky’s death recalls her rise from a last‑minute fill‑in to a Berlin and Hamburg Royal Opera stalwart. Her US debut with Walter Damrosch shines in Fidelio and Wagner roles Isolde and Brunnhilde. Her powerful voice and warm personality made her a cherished figure in American and European stages.

Leipsic Bremen Royal Opera Company Hamburg Madame Klafsky Walter Damrosch Damrosch Abbey Schoeffel & Grau Frau Klafsky Brunnhilde Isolde Herr Lohse Damrosch Opera

Bygone Critique of Frau Klafsky at May Festival

The Commercial Tribune reviews Frau Klafsky's May Festival performance. She bowed to a favorable audience and grew dramatic in Oberon aria, overpowering the orchestra. Her second number from Lohengrin showed improved tone and emotion, with enthusiastic applause and Thomas joining in.

The Commercial Tribune Frau Klafsky Poverfyl Annhauser Thomas

Cruel to Their Child in Omaha Custody Case

Frank A. Smith and wife were arrested in Omaha on charges of assault and battery against their six year old girl. Neighbors said the child was confined in a small cell like closet at the home. Police found the child in the closet. an aunt was named guardian and the girl will be taken to New York.

Omaha Neb Frank A. Smith Smith New York Ita United States People’s Party Ple

Bankers at St Louis Open Annual Convention

The first session of the twenty second annual American Bankers Association met in St Louis with delegates from major banks worldwide. President E H Pullen opened the meeting and delivered the annual address as a gold standard declaration was read, affirming the US dollar as one hundred cents in gold. The report urged worldwide consensus to protect the monetary system and prevent a slide toward silver.

ST. Louis American Bankers’ Association Olympic Theater Aspetetion E. H. Pullen New York Executive Council Adda Agi Oi United States Preeton National Bank of Detroit Erga Union Wasserv

DARE NOT ATTACK TURKEY John Lowles Pressures Government

London dispatch reports MP John Lowles of Haggerston Shoreditch telling an Armenian sympathy meeting that Britain should avoid any action against Turkey to prevent a wider European war. He warned that attacking Turkey could risk the British Empire and urged discretion over warlike displays.

John Lowles London Haggerston Shoreditch Abdul Maniac Mr. Lowles Lowles Selisbury Great Britain Europe Turkey British Empire

Dr Roush Denies Seceeding In Nelsonville Wedding

Dr W A Roush former Christian Church pastor denies claims he was asked to officiate a Nelsonville wedding due to secessionist pressure. He states he did not return after a year away and did not plan to form a new church for salary reasons. He says the marriage invitation came after arrival and cites lodge ties as the stated reason for parental preference.

Commercial Tribune Wilmington W. A. Roush Christian Church S. O Nelsonville Garl Neta

A Leper Admitted To Butler County Infirmary

Special Dispatch reports from Hamilton Ohio that Henry Beckley a once robust man with leprosy was admitted to the Butler County Infirmary after eight years of illness. Despite medical care and costly treatment including visits by eminent doctors and a fortune told by a Cincinnati fortune teller Beckley’s condition worsened. He can no longer walk and resembles a fish in appearance.

Commercial Tribune Hamilton Butler County Henry Beckley Beckley Cincinnati

Bolivars for Immigrants Decree Reveals Travel Aid

United States Consul Plumacher in Maracaibo reports a Venezuelan decree offering to cover costs for any firm or individual who brings a specified number of immigrants into Venezuela. The allowance covers adults from Europe in bolivars and from the United States in bolevars.

Washington United States Plumacher Maracaibo Europe

Test of Corporation Tax For Kentucky by Agreed Case

FRANKFORT Ky Sept 22 Auditor Stone Secretary of State Finley and Treasurer Long as Board of Valuation and Assessment plan to file an agreed case in state courts to test the corporate tax law. The move follows a US judge Bar decision affecting about 3500 previously unassessed corporations. The Frankin court fight could require doubling clerical staff and back taxes.

Commercial Tribune Frankfort Stone Finley Long Board of Valuation and Assessment Judge Bar United States Court Adams Express Company J. Stone Franklin Cult Court

Sheep Disease Epidemic Ravages County Flocks

In Decatur Indiana on September 22 an epidemic sweeps the county killing spring lambs and whole sheds. Farmers report deaths tied to wet pastures and poor food, with anemia blamed for the high losses across many localities.

Epecia Trenaren Commercial Tribune Decatur Ind

Friends of the Helpless Open 20th Humane Association Convention

The American Humane Association began its twentieth annual convention in Cleveland with hundreds of delegates from across the country. Mayor Robert B. McKinson welcomed attendees, as officials presented the secretary and treasurer reports and Rev. S. P. D.D. from Cleveland delivered an address on New Status of Animals.

Cleveland, O American Humane Association John G. Shortall Robert B. McKinson Cleveland D.D

Kentucky Court of Appeals reverses and affirms several cases

In Frankfort Evy Sept 22, the Kentucky Court of Appeals panel including Judges Lewis Hazelrigg Guffy and DuBelle reversed in Grimt versus Rieg and Glover versus Wilson and Goms versus Taylor and Pflanz versus Pflanz. affirmed in Padugah L C I Company versus Cochran and Graves versus Graves and Kelley versus Yandell. Stone Auditor versus Pflanz Sheriff.

Frankfort Evy Lewis Hazelrigg Guffy DuBelle Grimt Rieg Robertson Padugah L C. & I. Company Cochran Assignee McCracken Graves Nicholas Glover Wilson Mazon Goms Taylor Franklin Kelley Yandell Washington Stone Pflanz Jefferson

Hoke Smith Welcomed Back to Atlanta Reception

Atlanta on September 22 Fulton Club gave a reception to Hoke Smith former Secretary of the Interior returning to the city after three years in Washington. The social club described as a trading social circle hosted the event acknowledging his national service and welcome home.

Atlanta Fulton Club Hoke Smith Interior Seca Washington

Slight on Harrison at Indiana ship ceremony

New York dispatch reports Governor Matthews slighted ex-President Harrison during a ceremony aboard the battleship Indiana. Read Admiral Brown bridged the lapse by inviting Harrison to speak after Matthews’ remarks, but the episode marred a formal presentation of a silver service contributed by Indiana. Hoosier officials and many visitors soon left for home.

Commercial Tribune New York Indiana Matthews Harrison Gov. Matthews Admiraltg Chas. R. Williams Admiral Brown Mr. Harrison

Gasoline Explosion Smothers Three Women In Richmond

An explosion at Dr. J. M. Wampler’s home in Richmond Indiana today trapped three women inside the burning house. Firemen faced access difficulties and all three were rescued unconscious from smoke suffocation. Victims include Miss Louis Bond badly burned and Mrs Wampler and Mrs Wm Deckan of Middletown Ohio. Mrs Deckan under care of her brother in law and may not recover.

Commercial Tribune Richmond Ind J. M. Wampler Louis Bond Wampler Wm. Deckan Middletown Deckan

Water Duel A Fizzle in New Jersey

In Union Hill New Jersey Undertaker William Neckar faced his rival Shoedealer John Worth in a duel arranged for thirty feet. Worth failed to appear and Neckar waited in the biting wind for half an hour before returning home alone, a thwarted confrontation.

Commercial Tribune New York William Neckar Union Hill N. J John Worth Columbia Fire Company Worth

Woman commits suicide by leaping into cistern at cemetery

In Commercial Tribune dispatch from Columbus Ohio dated September 22, Mrs Henry Lenneitz wife of former Clerk Lenneitz killed herself by jumping into an old cistern at the Catholic Cemetery at 5 pm. The body was recovered at 6 pm. She had been mildly demented for some time and wandered from home to the cemetery where she was found.

Commercial Tribone Lina Henry Lenneitz Lenneitz

Thomas Harvey Arrested for Forged Check Attempt

Maysville Ky September 22 Thomas Harvey was arrested late last night charged with attempting to pass a forged check at Red Corner Clothing House. The check drawn on Charleston National Bank in W Va was signed by James F Harrison and payable to Harvey. Harvey carried blank checks on Cincinnati Fourth National Bank as authorities questioned the instrument. A telegram to Charleston bank cashier Prichard elicited uncertainty about genuineness.

Commercial Tribune Maysville Thomas Harvey Red Corner Clothing House Charleston W. Va

Man Dies After Mistaking Carbolic Acid for Water

Muncie Indiana September 22 Johnnie Cavanaugh a man aged unknown drank carbolic acid believing it was water Saturday and died last night after a terrible suffering.

Muncie Ind Johnnie Cavanaugh

SEE BI STATES HONOR MENLEY

Indiana at Canton features the Major at his best in yesterday's speeches. Menley receives high state recognition for service and leadership.

BI States Menley

McKinley welcomes Holmes County supporters in Canton

Three delegations arrive by Valley Railroad to honor Maj. McKinley. Holmes County Republicans hear Dr. Bingham and McKinley praise past campaigns and warn against free silver, free trade and dishonest dollars as a major election issue in Ohio. A separate James Town delegation from New York delivers a brief address on farm products and tariffs relevance.

Canton Maj. McKinley Valley Railroad Holmes County McKinley Bingham Millersburg Empire State Jamestown N. Y Chautauqua Cattaraugus Ton. A. C. Wadé Oeiah Mel Kinley York Maida

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