30 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1896
Page
1
William C Whitney wed Edith S Baldwin in a private Bar Harbor ceremony at St. Savior's Church. The town invited, crowds filled the church, and President Cleveland sent congratulations. The couple plans a possible future trip and private honeymoon, with family present and death of ex-Senator Payne noted as reason for privacy.
The life of Mrs Baith May Randolph Whitney has been marked by romance and beauty both in this country and abroad as she wed ex Secretary of the Navy W C Whitney at Bar Harbor. The report notes her notable charm and social standing accompanying the marriage.
The May family of Washington and Maryland figures into high society. Edith May, daughter of Dr. John Keapen, and her sisters Carrie and Alice led fashionable circles twenty years ago. Edith survived the Mohawk yacht disaster and married Capt. Arthur Randolph. after ten years he died leaving two sons. Carrie May’s engagement to James Gordon Bennett fell apart after Fred May insulted Bennett with a horsewhip. Bennett went to Europe and Carrie later married William Wright. Alice May married J Beaverebb. Mrs. Wright later divorced. The May men were military, the women famed for beauty and refinement. the family remains prominent in Maryland.
A B and O Railroad wreck at Thornton Grafton West Virginia involved two freight trains. Ten cars were destroyed and four brakemen John Conners Frank Burck Will Engleton and John Neeland were seriously injured but not fatally. An early report notes the accident occurred as trains moved in opposite directions and derailed cars after a side swipe.
Voters prepare for a local option election after council postpones a meeting to October 6. Citizens petition to repeal the ordinance with volunteers offering to cover election costs while critics accuse officials of influencing taxpayers. Bellefontaine, population about 7000, hosts twelve drug stores as debate intensifies.
Special dispatch from Louisville reports L C Delang asking Arthur Sewall about gold clauses in contracts. Sewall, running mate on the free silver ticket, replies from Bath Maine that he has used gold or sterling clauses for forty years in charter contracts and foreign voyages, stating it is a standard practice and should not be criticized.
In Erie Pennsylvania on September 29 1899 the Grand Union Equitable Aid Union of Ohio petitioned for release from receivership. Judge Gunnison ordered Ohio freed noting its separate jurisdiction sold and debts about 8600 class A with 4000 cash on hand sufficient to meet obligations.
W A Miles and John Thomas assignees report the Columbus Buggy Company assets at 948394.02 while secured or partially secured cars total 160,000. The unsecured liabilities amount to 601,678.12 and claims payable reach 740,139. The report notes total liabilities exceed assets by 121,000, signaling overhang beyond asset value.
Kokomo Indiana September 29 Reverend Elwood Siler pastor of Friends Church West Middleton died today from a long illness. The church and community mourn his passing as longtime local religious leader.
Republicans in Dayton listen as Senator Foraker addresses a party gathering in the Gem City. Public remarks focus on policy priorities and party unity ahead of upcoming elections.
In Dayton Ohio on Sept 28 about 2500 Republicans gathered at the Fair Grounds despite heavy rain. Hon John Dalzell of Pittsburg spoke arguing against free silver and for McKinley. Senator Foraker praised Dalzell and urged unity as the crowd cheered.
LaFayette Meade traveling from New York to Cripple Creek created a panic in the Kansas City Union Depot when he fired a revolver among hundreds of waiting passengers. The bullet struck the wall, no injuries occurred, and Meade was arrested after refusing to remove his dogs to the baggage room.
The Mint reports about 4.5 million dollars in gold to be shipped from Australia to San Francisco soon with further loss of 5 million dollars by the Bank of England anticipated in the week. These movements aim to replenish Treasury gold reserves, bringing the total in sight to roughly 135 million dollars.
In Xenia Ohio, a thirteen year old girl disobeyed her father by slipping away with siblings while he prepared to leave for Yellow Springs. The girl hid along a road and fell forty feet from a cliff onto rocks and water, dying after lingering unconscious with severe skull fractures and a broken collarbone. Her brother alerted their father who found her on a rock.
Telegr ams report Altata near Mazatlan has vanished with all houses gone and only part of the Custom House standing. The Elena and Rebecca likely lost. Eleta, Tecuma, Escalaras, Silado and Ceritas destroyed with nineteen drowned in Eleta. Survivors seek aid while authorities organize relief amid hunger and exposure. Rumor says yellow fever appears at Manzanillo.
Coal operators and striking miners near Alliance Ohio reached a settlement at nine cents per ton for mining. Work resumes Wednesday after a six month strike that has been hotly contested. Several hundred miners are reported to have achieved a substantial victory.
Akron court heard two days of arguments for a new trial in Romulus Cotell's case. Prosecutor Wannamaker revealed the murders were committed by a left handed person, Cotell himself being left handed. A ruling is expected Friday.
In Zanesville Ohio on September 29 Prof. Roberts, a spirit medium and clairvoyant who arrived recently, was arrested at the request of Cora Johnson a young woman who accuses him of an attempted assault. The alleged incident is described as a sexual foul act during his stay in town.
Acting Coroner Cameron rules Newton Dill died by violence and names Michael Heimlich and Alwilda Dill as likely principals or cohorts in the farmer’s death near Franklin County. The verdict ties the alleged actors to the assassination context in Columbus on September 29.
Marietta Ohio dispatch reports a wreck at Athens with incomplete Part 2 details. The item notes an unlucky number connected to the incident and lists limited circumstances from the crash scene. Further specifics are not provided in the readable text.
A fragmented notice references a hunt or search by Elo Old Soldiers for suitable living spaces. It mentions room and a prize like £0 and hints at ongoing displacement concerns affecting members seeking shelters. The unreadable OCR obscures dates or locations.
Ohio and national homes for veterans are crowded as pension cuts push many old soldiers to seek admission. Adjutant General's office reports daily applications while Sandusky, Milwaukee and Marion homes are full. Analysts blame reduced pensions for pushing veterans toward public relief rather than independent work.
Coast Steamship Company liner Umatilla ran aground in dense fog while sailing from San Francisco to Victoria and Puget Sound. All passengers are safe. the vessel sits in an exposed position, water flooding the hold, cargo to be removed, risk of total loss if strong gales hit.
Ohio Mine Association holds a full day session in Columbus to address a mining crisis as operators push for a 45 cent rate in line with Pittsburgh. Wages meet a temporary pause tomorrow with further reductions tied to the Pittsburgh field, while President Ratchford is pressed to respond.
Competing architects must submit State House improvement plans to the commission by Thursday. Adjutant General Axline received the Owsley and Bouchette submission from Youngstown, noted as large and about 100 pounds. After a month of selection, work is to commence at once.
In Montgomery Alabama Miss Ruffin of Sardis playfully pointed a pistol at August Gilchrist of Courtland and killed him while visiting Gilchrist’s sister. She was to be a bridesmaid next week.
Sept 29 three convicts are suspended by their wrists in solitary cells at the Columbus penitentiary. They threatened and assaulted guards. Names include John Conroy from Greene County Frank Gardner a burglar from Lorain County and Guard McKinley was assaulted.
William Catron of Somerset County sold twenty three head of cattle to Robert Thompson of Rockcastle County and received payment by check for eleven percent on the law OK.
A mysterious illness hits milch cows supplying Paducah Kentucky causing alarm among dairy owners. Fifteen cows have died on one farm prompting Dr Frank Boyd to seek expert help from Dr J N McCormack Secretary of the State Board of Health. Dr Eisenman the State Veteran Surgeon has arrived to determine the cause and suppress the contagion.
In Nicholasville Kentucky a new swine disease has ravaged the area for two weeks. Local farmers report about five hundred hogs lost. Victims show severe itching and scratching that leads to death.
Dr T L Johnston of Duncannon PA is jailed in New Bloomfield after a fatal assault on Dr George S Henry and non serious injuries to Mrs Johnston and children. Henry died today from the injuries sustained yesterday while Johnston is reported to have shown melancholy after the loss.
A gust turned on gas in a Bellefontaine home last night trapping Miss Nellie Carter of Larue for ten hours. Firemen found her unresponsive but revived her after exposure to the gas.
The piece from the Tribune highlights a special report on connecting two cities through possible infrastructure or commercial ventures. It frames the issue as a major regional development with economic implications and public interest.
Leprosy in its worst form exists in Montreal. Lee Tung, a Chinese man, died of a mysterious illness and is believed to have been a victim. An inspection of all Chinese face home commerce houses and stores is underway.
A report notes Carl NRULY A COMA 1 appears unrepentant about his deadly crime. Witnesses describe his calm demeanor during the courtroom proceeding.
The article describes Carl the child murderer as a neighborhood terror. It recounts his past acts including a barnfire two years earlier and various disturbances. The story notes Tommy Kind was killed after defending himself from Carl’s tricks and mentions John Homan returning a borrowed shotgun.
A man named Carl, angered by a rebuke, retrieved a gun from his home and fatally shot his baby sister’s playmate Tommy through the head. He placed the body in a chair, returned the gun to its place, and spent the rest of the Sunday morning with neighbors.
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