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Newspaper
Hamilton Telegraph
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1911
Page
19
In a belated session faced by a protracted Lorimer contest, exhausted senators slept at their desks in the cloak room through the night. A morning accord emerged as ads postal rate changes for magazines were discussed amid the ongoing political fray.
In a late night session President pro tempore Sherman Bradley Sherman teased the chamber, idly fingering his ivory gavel as daylight seeped in. He wore evening clothes from a midnight official reception and motioned to leave, with Senator Brandegee of Connecticut stepping into the chair at 7:15.
In Washington the Senate wrestled with the Lorimer case as supporters seek concessions on pending legislation. A morning recess paused talks with a potential Thursday vote and potential changes to the tariff board bills and postal rate amendment. Crawford of South Dakota led a prolonged filibuster as members were kept in the chamber.
In Columbus on February 2 reports name Hagly II Nichols of Batavia and Judge John J Snook of Paulding as frontrunners to be nominated for Lieutenant Governor. The Republican Dispatch notes both could secure the party nomination.
Sleepers filled chairs and couches around the chamber as roll calls kept the Senate above a 60 vote majority. Crawford spoke from 1:18 pm to 6:18 am, then Bristow took over. Democrats attended a party conference on disentangling the snarl, while Stone pushed for party unity before any program. The session adjourned to meet again at 6:50. Lorimer resolution faced opposition from Stone amid party tensions.
A 10 year old girl, Josephine Piarkaske, rushed from a home through snow into the icy river to save companions Victoria Karzenowski and Malick Crotowski. She pulled Karzenowski to safety before diving after Mary Stryburn, but the effort ended with the dog releasing the third girl and the child drowning.
Whyat Robinson, a popular shipping clerk at the American Can Company, is celebrated today over the morning arrival of an eight pound bar at his home. The town notes his happiness and pride.
A plea to dismiss an attachment against William Hepner’s wages was heard in Ti Ute court. Edward Weber filed suit, while Squire V wick, Hepner’s attorney, submitted a lengthy affidavit with literary phrases. The record notes a boast about drinking whiskey and pretzels, described as vile and adulterated by the accuser.
Col Sullivan to inspect the First Regiment in preliminary work ordered by Adjutant General Verbrecht. Lieut Colonel W. M. Sullivan will lead the inspection after previously visiting Manchester to view Company 1. The aim is to ready troops for a War Department annual inspection between March and 14.
Associated Press reports Anthony Comstock, secretary of the Society for the Suppression of Vice, is pressuring lingerie dealers and dry goods merchants on Broadway and Fifth Avenue to remove wax figures displayed in windows after complaints. Dealers were warned of arrest and possible fines or imprisonment if figures remain, with prompt compliance urged.
Miss Jane Addams of Hull House attended a banquet at the Union League Club in Chicago last week and lost her hat after checking it. The club later found a $30 check lost by Miss Addams’s name, apologized, and she returned the check, noting she did not wear such an expensive hat. The hat was recovered yesterday and will be returned to Miss Addams today.
Cincinnati news reports subpoenas issued for prominent brokers, a bookkeeper and telegraph operators as grand jury investigates alleged hand book betting. Daily race reports from across the country are noted.
Cincinnati February 28 The Chamber of Commerce sent a telegram to Senator Dick declaring opposition to any amendments to the Canadian reciprocity agreement. Lazard Kahn, a Harpillan manufacturer, delivered an address asserting that the amendments aim to limit the pact and harm trade.
Newark health board adds rule to sanitary code banning pasting new wallpaper on interior walls unless old paper is removed and walls are free of germs. Epidemic traced to germs lingering in old wall paper.
On Friday afternoon at 3 30 o clock a meeting will be held at the Y M C A to form the Red Cross Society and Anti-Tuberculosis organization in Hamilton. All interested in this worthy project are invited to attend and participate.
Governor Harman will accept Lt Governor Atlee Pottersne’s resignation today as Hugh Nichols of Clermont County emerges as leading successor candidate. The governor will not announce the choice until Thursday after Pomerene’s resignation takes effect and Senator Pomerene moves to Washington. Local names Wallace Yaple of Chillicothe and Ed Moore of Youngstown also discussed, with Hamilton County unlikely to provide the appointee.
In Los Angeles on February 28 after a relentless push the five mile Elizabeth Tunnel for the new municipal water plant was completed. It reached through Sierra Madre rock to the crest with a bore of 26 780 feet and was begun October 3, 1907. The project came in a year ahead of schedule and $411 800 under budget. Final cost after concrete topping reaches about 1 600 000 and capacity stands at 659 000 000 gallons.
In Indianapolis on February 28 the post office ended Sunday window service after years without it. Crowds gathered at windows but did not cause disorder, many expressing pleasure the employees would get a day off. About seventy five mail cases were delivered yesterday under a special order from Bryson for the service.
AP telegram reports Pei Chnanlintze area fifty miles north of Harbin struck by the plague with 24 deaths. Outbreaks at Kirin Hulanchien and Bolune, bread riots, and fears of boxer reemergence. Foreign officials consider leaving as authorities reprimand slow action. Intercollegiate boxing league proposed at Columbia with Grassi aiding efforts.
Bids received by the Board of Public Service for valves fire hydrants and iron pipe extensions to water mains total about 8000 dollars. Bidders listed include Ludlow Valve Manufacturing Company R D Wood Company Mansillon Tron and Steel Glamargatt Pipe and Clay Company United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry Columbia Iron Works Banthon Copper and Brass Works Adam County. Clerk Up Against It. cny Jan GAL RHAITH. Tim bers Surprised. Republican News Dispatch Columbus Feb 28 The timberman Venice Road said to be surprised by a gathering of 50 young friends who danced and played cards until a late hour. Courts will naver day by vote sellers, the supreme nonart having decided against clerk Orha G Garman in his mandamus suit to compel county commissioners to allow his office 6200 for the work. The decision is not reported.
William M. Burke, jailed on charges linked to the cutting death of Alva Davis Inn Hight at the Mason House ten weeks ago, had evidence reviewed and a decision expected tomorrow morning. Funeral services for Jacob Baridan will be held at 10 o clock from the house with Rev Yi A Dickman officiating. interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
The morning council session passed several measures but did not address revoking the Ohio Tectnic franchise. Proposals include a new canal bridge at Grand Boulevard and other public welfare topics.
Judge Clarence Murphy received a large photograph of the late Col. James E. Neal this morning. The image, encased in a gold frame, honors a member of the local Bar Association and will be hung in a prominent place in the Law Library.
AUBURN NY Feb 26 Reports from Prof F Davis of Cornell via W J Voster show cows Daisy Cornucopla Pauline set a new world butter record with 343 1/2 pounds in seven days, surpassing the previous record by two pounds. Cornell experts now run a 30 day test on her butter capacity.
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra board elected Oscar Hatch Hawley as business manager to replace retiring Frank B. Edwards who leaves the post tomorrow due to his private business commitments.
Laura P Alsip of Illinois files in California probate court claiming she is a daughter of the late Baldwin and Ophelia Henderson. She says Baldwin used the name Willan H H Baldwin before 1840 and abandoned his wife in 183, later taking the name Elias Jackson Baldwin. Alsip seeks one third of the estate.
Cincinnati news reports George B. Cox, after being served with a second indictment for perjury, posts $1,000 bond with Lee Brooks as surety. The charges allege he testified in 1906 that he did not receive gratuities from the Treasurer’s office and the new indictment adds grounds and corrects defects from the old one.
In Columbus on February 28 Governor Harmon vetoed the Krause bill that would raise pay for Supervisors of Elections deputies and clerks and officers in the five largest Ohio cities. He said the officials are already paid enough and criticized the law allowing them to add precincts and collect pay for games.
In Indianapolis the Senate approved Governor Marshall's draft constitution by a 21 to 20 vote. Senator Powers of Angola broke with his party to oppose the plan, and Senator Wood led strong Republican opposition. The House is expected to take up the measure next, signaling a major political issue for the coming months.
A registered package carrying $10,000, sent by an Omaha bank to Fullerton Kansas, disappeared en route. Omaha police were asked by postal authorities to locate it. The package reportedly contained currency in denominations of five ten and twenty dollars and is believed stolen with thieves still in Omaha.
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