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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1909

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Henry Hudson 19 Reappears in Half Moon Pageant on Hudson

Henry Hudson 19 reappears off New York in a revival of the Half Moon reenactment as part of the Hudson Fulton celebration. The pageant opens in New York Harbor with a weeklong run and travels to smaller cities along Hudson’s route. The re creation of the Clermont and the Half Moon follows the original voyage, drawing a vast parade of ships and international observers.

New York Henry Hudson New York Harbor Manhattan Island Will Hudson England Holland America Lon Hudson- Fulton Commission

Wrights to attempt first flight in new aeroplane

The first aeroplane flight for the celebration will occur with Wilbur Wright flying late Monday afternoon if weather is favorable. The Wrights typically wait for perfect conditions for the inaugural flight of a new machine, though a light breeze might not completely rule it out.

Wilbur Wright Wrights

Councilman Shot Down on Streets of Caracas

In Caracas on September 25 Seymour Chaumer, a member of the municipal council, was shot and killed by Hernioro Garcia, former council president. Garcia was arrested after Chaumer had accused him of defrauding the city and destroying records of the defalcation.

Caracas Venezuela Senor Chaumer Hientorio Garcia Garcia Chatmer

Gov Johnson's Will Leaves All Estate to Widow

ST PAUL Minn Sept 25 It was learned today that Governor Johnson left a will and that the estate will aggregate about 25000 The will was executed in May 1897 and to his widow Elinore Johnson is bequeathed all his property The will was found among private papers in a small safe It will be filed for probate Monday

Wright Declines Entry in Aviation Week Contests

Berlin September 25 Orville Wright declines to enter the aviation week contests. Hubert Latham completes a twenty minute flight signaling active competition in the event.

Berlin Orville Wright Hubert Latham

Elevator falls in city warehouse injures worker

At the J Charles McCullough Seed company warehouse on Fifth and Lock streets an elevator car dropped from the third floor to the basement yesterday afternoon. Robert Budd sustained severe scalp wounds and a fractured collar bone. He was taken to Good Samaritan hospital. A C Drake, the warehouse superintendent, was in the cab and escaped serious harm. Four other passengers were badly shaken up.

J. Charles McCullough Seed Company Fifth and Lock Streets Kuhllman Kuhlman Robert Budd Good Samaritan Hospital A. C. Drake

Bodies of 36 Storm Victims Are Found

Section hands on the Louisville and Nashville railroad discovered 36 sailors and fishermen bodies near Dunbar Station Louisiana. The death toll from last Monday's hurricane rises to about 200 with many bodies badly decomposed and unidentifiable.

Mrs John D Rockefeller Ill in Cleveland Report

Special dispatch from Cleveland reports Mrs John D Rockefeller ill at home. Exact nature and severity of the incident could not be ascertained.

John D. Rockefeller Cleveland

Former Flora Mayor Aduddell Sentenced for Murder

Flora Illinois September 25 R M Adduddell former Flora mayor was sentenced to thirty years in prison after a jury found him guilty of murder He killed City Marshal Zacht Shipley last January citing action against violators liquor levy.

Flora,ill R. M. Addundel Flora Adduddell Zacht Shipley Catter

Earth Hall Ends Odd Millennium Dramatized Event

In West Duxbury Mass on September 25 the long expected end of the world did not occur as planned. Most actors left the theater of their activities and will await the next revelation at home. The millennium remains pending with possible future gatherings.

West Duxbury Mass

Taft declares no resignation in Pinchot Ballinger dispute

President Taft states he has never intended to reflect on Gifford Pinchot during the Ballinger Pinchot controversy and will remain in government service. He reiterates support for Roosevelt conservation policies and plans to seek congress action to codify arid land reclamation within the law. Pinchot also confirms he will continue in public service and uphold Roosevelt ideals.

Mr. Pinchot Taft Congress Ballinger Mr. Ballinger Roosevelt Pinchot Washington Public’ Service

Balloon bursts kill four French airship crewmen

Near Moulins on the Paris to Antibes route the Republique dirigible exploded at 500 to 600 feet. Captain Marchal and three subordinates died instantly, while Lieutenant Phayre died minutes later. The right propeller axle failed, piercing the envelope and sending the craft to the ground.

Moulins France Paris Antibes Marchal Picaure Sublieutenants Vincenot Reux Nevers Phayre Chateau d’Avrilly Marquis de Chavannes Tixier

Bank Accounts of $1 Each Started for Poor Children

John T. Geldmacher a Chicago Board of Trade member started 150 bank accounts for poor boys and girls in Bloomington placing one dollar in each account to spark a savings habit.

Bloomington Ill John. T. Geldmacher Chicago Board of Trade

Cincinnatian Donates $10,000 to Earlham Debt

At the Indiana yearly meeting of friends in Richmond on September 25 the audience raised $15,000 to reduce Earlham college indebtedness. Among donors, M. M. White a retired Cincinnati banker contributed $10,000.

Cincinnatian Earlham Richmond Ind Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends Earlham College M. M. White Cincinnati

Glay Final Shot in Burley Pool Debate Draws Fire

Cassius M. Clay attacks the Burley Tobacco pool movement in a Lexington Herald letter. He argues Kentucky Burley can be grown elsewhere and condemns the pool as illegal for farmers. He criticizes tobacco society expenditures and urges law and peace over the pool plan.

Lexington Burley Tobacco Society Cassius M. Clay Pool Burley and Equity Societies Kentucky Lexington Herald O’rear Clay Missouri Ohio Indiana Illinois Tennessee West Virginia Alabama Mr. Clay Tobacco Society Equity Society Judge O’rear Equity Men Burley

Scandal in High Society Plays Out in Columbus Courts

Wealthy widow Lizzie M. Pugh sues neighbor Helen Chittenden Ziegler in common pleas court for 12000 dollars claiming Ziegler's conduct with a man named Bob Lind damaged her property values and created a nuisance. The suit cites open windows, constant visible activity, and alleged immoral behavior affecting Pugh and family.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Lizzie M. Pugh John M. Pugh East Broad Street Common Pleas Court Helen Chittenden Ziegler Edward P. Ziegler BH. T. Mithoff Ziegler Bob” Lind Ler

Cook tells how he met Whitney first time in Arctic

Halifax dispatch reports Harry Whitney of New Haven who traveled with Dr. Frederick A. Cook at Annatok sent a wireless from Labrador saying he has no reason to doubt Cook’s pole claim. Whitney recalls Cook told him in Utah last April of reaching the pole and pledged secrecy. Whitney will bring to the United States documents and instruments Cook left with him. Dr. Cook told The New Haven Register he met Whitney in the Arctic and was en route south when the encounter occurred.

Halifax N. S Harry Whitney New Haven Frederick A Cook Annatok Pole Indian Harbor Labrador Whitney Dr. Cook Utah New .Haven, Conn New Haven Register New York F. A. Cook Arctic

Des Moines Interurban Crash Kills Conductor and Motorman

In dense fog near the Highland Park bridge over the Des Moines River, a Perry interurban car collided head on with a Highland Park street car. Conductor William L. Keiser of Des Moines was killed instantly, Motorman Peter McCourty lost both legs and later died at a hospital, while about a score of passengers were seriously injured all residents of Highland Park. Authorities expect no further fatalities.

Des Moines Iowa William L. Keiser Peter McCourty Perry Highland Park Highland Park Bridge Des Moines River

Tragic Train Collision Kills Three Boys in Cleveland

In Cleveland Ohio on September 25 1910 three boys Robert Joyce aged 11 George Potter 11 and Thomas Craddock 12 were killed by a Lake Shore fast mail train near Detroit street overhead bridge. They were walking on the track and stepped into the path of an eastbound mail train after avoiding a westbound train.

Cleveland Robert Joyce George Potter Thomas, Craddock Detroit

Woman Known as Cora Yager Dies by Own Action in New York

A woman described as Cora Y. F. bus, who said she formerly taught in Toledo and Topeka and used the maiden name Cora Yager, killed herself in her room on West Ninety fifth Street. A note left asked that her body be cared for by a New York undertaker. She was about 40 years old.

Ohio New York Cora Y. F Foledo Topeka Kan Cora Yager West Ninety-fifth New York

Woman killer to hang in November

Sudbury Ontario justice MaGee imposes the death sentence on Mrs Annie Robinson for the murder of her two infant granddaughters children in the two daughters. The execution is set for November 24.

Sudbury

Murder follows girl's failed suicide amid flats dispute

Lucille Allen, an ailing young woman, drank carbolic acid after an argument over a piano and drinking at a Bayonton flats unit. Frank Cooper, a tenant, fatally shot John Stapleton after the confrontation. Cooper was arrested as the woman died soon after at City Hospital.

Bayonton -Flats Sixth and Smith Frank Cooper John Stapleton Lucille Allen Etta Tilghman Allen Stapleton Cooper Rossiter Verpup Lucille Dayton City Hospital Bayonton Emery Estate

Architect Milton Hyatt Sentenced in Ward Case

Milton Hyatt a prosperous Los Angeles architect was sentenced to thirty years in San Quentin after confessing to relations with his thirteen year old ward He admitted deceiving Louise Huffman into a supposed contract marriage Hyatt then deeded his estate to his victims totaling 30000 dollars distributed as 15000 to each woman.

Los Angeles Cal Milton Hyatt San Quentin Prison Louise Huffman Hyatt

Ohio Vital Statistics Report for Jan June 1909

The Ohio bureau of vital statistics under Secretary of State Carmi A. Thompson reports 51 323 birth certificates and 2 852 death certificates received from January 1 to June 30 1909 totaling 84 175. Stillbirths were 3 35 percent of births, leaving 49 705 live births and a birth rate of 21 8 per thousand population for the state in the first half of 1909.

Thompson Commercial Tribune Columbus Bureau of Vital Statistics Carmi A. Thompson Secretary of State Ohio

Crooks seeks stay of execution in Ohio case

Dayton attorney W B Powell for Harry Crooks filed a formal application with Governor Harmon for a stay of execution pending a pardon board hearing. Harmon did not act today but will decide later. Prison officials and Crooks supporters expect a reprieve. insanity claims may be argued before the board with possible governor action afterward.

Commercial Tribune Columbus W. B.powell Dayton Harry Crooks Harmon Board of Pardons Crooks Pardon Board

Supreme Court Seeks Changes to Thatcher Bill of Particulars

Charles A. Thatcher Toledo attorney facing disbarment, appeared in the United States Supreme Court to have his bill of particulars approved. The court requested modifications, previously ordering the inclusion of a transcript of the testimony. The proceedings occurred in Columbus on September 25.

Supreme Court Commercial ‘Tribune Columbus Charles A. Thatcher Toledo United States Supreme Court Thatcher

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