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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1908
Page
5
Dr. L Henry Newburgh of this city is appointed interne at Massachusetts General Hospital Boston. Burglars robbed William F Babbitt at 635 Vine Street Sunday night taking 100 pennies from the cash drawer.
Albert Laidley of 3332 Jefferson Avenue reported to police last night that on a Vine Clifton streetcar his pocket was picked of a purse containing five dollars.
Police were notified last night of an escape from Longview Asylum by William Dessauer a person of color formerly living at 1613 Hunt Street.
Thieves broke into a vacant house belonging to the Lion Brewery Company at 416 West Fourth Street early yesterday and stole brasses valued at 20 dollars.
Prof Wayland H Benedict long associated with the university under the Carnegie pension plan is now confined to his Clifton home in serious illness after retirement from the faculty.
Wesley Pierson a 37 year old colored man of 915 West Fifth street was injured yesterday about the head and shoulders when he fell from a new building at Ludlow and Clifton avenues. He received medical attention and was later reported in stable condition.
A. C. Williams of 412 Sycamore Street told police that a wallet containing $50 was stolen from his trousers while he slept in the Lee House at Sixth and Walnut streets yesterday.
A gas jet ignited a window show bill at George Green’s confectionery on Walnut Street last night. The blaze spread to fixtures, causing an estimated loss of 25 dollars.
Mrs. Selma Cordes of 1039 Broadway obtained a warrant for the arrest of James Riley on burglary charges she says he committed by breaking into a cellar and stealing a keg of beer from her saloon.
The young women employees of the office department at Union Gas and Electric Company will host a leap year dance in Gas Hall at Fourth and Plum streets on Saturday evening, April 11.
Public Library invites patrons and organizations to donate gifts during the upcoming drive. Donations support library programs and collections and may be directed to specific departments or general fund needs.
New absolutely fireproof hotel located on Broadway and 1034th Street New York at the highest city point near Hudson and Riverside Drive. Operated on European plan with modern conveniences. 103d Street express subway at the door eight minutes to Grand Central Station. Surface cars on Broadway and 6th Avenue pass the hotel. Details and diagram available on request.
The line notes that H. S. Clement at Congress Hall in Saratoga remains under the same management as before, indicating continuity in leadership and operations at the venue.
Laura A. Gregg, noted suffragist, arrives in Cincinnati to tour ten towns and lecture on equal rights for women and men. She plans home lectures, library talks, and a University engagement, stressing school children and wage-earning women.
A catalog item lists items from March 1908 including 139 books 869 pamphlets 102 maps 3 pictures 42 plates newspapers unbound magazines flowers a palm and a facsimile of the Declaration of Independence.
Henry J. Lange, 44, a chemist of 228 West Twelfth Street, was rushed from his home to City Hospital after saying he accidentally swallowed a drug. Doctors treated him for its effects.
Charles Borgeson aged 38 of 415 East Fourth Street was arrested in the Public Library yesterday on the charge of cutting from a newspaper the picture of a girl. Borgeson explained that she had such a pretty face and he could not resist.
Robert N. Blythe arrested Saturday was sent to Peoria Illinois on an eighty dollar theft charge. William Johnson, wanted in Dayton, was turned over to Dayton authorities yesterday.
Ben Sheldon grocer of 3619 Marshall avenue obtained a warrant for Richard Shafer a former clerk at Liberty street and Fourth avenue Price Hill charging him with embezzling 50 dollars.
Ethel Nelson 28 of 609 Central avenue was cut on the face and neck at a George street residence. William Shellenberger 24 of 2137 Colerain avenue, who says he is the husband, is under arrest charged with cutting to kill.
Captain William Thompson of Engine Company No. 45 secured a warrant yesterday to arrest Joseph Levitch a second hand dealer at 711 Central Avenue on the charge of failing to remove material that allegedly obstructs the entrance to a tenement building.
Howard Haggard a colored man living in a freight car under the Eighth street viaduct was fined five dollars in Police Court yesterday for discharging firearms to scare his wife who had freed a chicken he had brought home for Sunday dinner stew.
Fairmount, West Virginia sent a letter seeking Ira Van Gilder who left Clarksburg with an unidentified man. She reportedly told friends she planned to marry soon in Fairmount.
Word came to Cincinnati that Peter Schaefer 81 the first resident admitted to the Odd Fellows State Home in Springfield died there yesterday He formerly lived in Cincinnati and was among the founders of the Rossmayne Home for Odd Fellows.
Kessler Smith was yesterday nominated for Secretary of the Cincinnati Custom House. He will assume duties once Washington officials approve. The vacancy came after the resignation of David McKee.
Edward S Hathaway of Cincinnati University captured first honors at the Law School oratorical contest held last evening to select a representative for the state contest. Oscar Berman, also a Law School junior, won second place.
The Rev. H. G. Limbeck pastor of St. John's Church Deer Park yesterday waived examinations before Squire Drake Madisonville on assault and battery charges by William Hemmerle. Hemmerle says the priest chastised his son too severely. Limbeck bound over to the grand jury in 300 dollars.
County Commissioners approved improving Spring Grove avenue to Carthage pike this summer. The County Engineer is ordered to prepare bid specifications for granite block wood block or iron slag block paving.
Yesterday in Cincinnati Methodist ministers meeting a committee was named to confer with a Southern Conference committee on restating faith. Officers elected included President R. H. Rust, vice presidents J. G. Shaal D. C. Horton F. J. Fisher and Joseph Courtney, Secretary C. W. Horn, Treasurer John Pearson.
The Jewish Settlement holds its annual meeting this evening at 415 Clinton street with Max Senior presiding as officers are elected and annual reports read. The United Jewish Charities also holds its annual meeting Thursday afternoon at headquarters 731 West Sixth street with Louis 8 Levy presiding.
Walter F. Kuhlman 25 of 225 Strader. Mary Perry 18 of 1237 Plum St. Walter Babel 23 of 1410 Central Ave. Nellie Heustis 22 of 1410 Central Ave. Percy Troseres 21 of W Fourth St. Charlotte Hughes 18 of 1782 Hughes St.
Rev. James A. Dowling S J spiritual director of the Young Men’s Sodality at St Xavier Church Sycamore Street leads a city mission for young men. It opened Sunday evening and is expected to be among the most successful in the church’s history.
Chief Millikin organizes two six feet and over patrol units modeled on Prussian grenadiers. The giant squad A and B will assemble at City Hall courtyard for organization and drill, with Lt Poppe commanding and Lt Conrad among the officers. The rest of the department will be drilled through the week.
At a Cincinnati meeting the Westwood Business Men's Club adopted a resolution disapproving the Aldrich bill as passed by the Senate. It argues the plan will lock up bank funds and cripple business. The group also backs Cincinnati shipping interests in compelling L&N Railroad to adopt existing switching car service rules before granting right of way across Public Landing.
Coroner’s inquest into the death of 17 year old Harry Kuhl after a March 30 shooting at 531 West Liberty Street heard competing stories. John Brandt says he cleaned the gun and it discharged when Kuhl reached for cards. others place the shot in the hallway and accuse Brandt of dragging the wounded boy inside.
The Right Rev. Charles D. Williams preached at Lyric Theater on a four sermon series about sins of the state society church and people. He contrasted Pontius Pilate as a shrewd but politically weak magistrate who washed his hands when pressure rose.
MasonIC Queen City Lodge No 559 F and A M will hold a special communication on Tuesday April 7 at 8 pm to arrange the funeral of Richard F Wulfekamp. Hansemann Commandery No 16 K T holds a special conclave at 7 pm for inspection and to confer the Orders of Temple and Malta. Visitors welcome. Chas Fortmeyher Em Commander D H Pottenger Recorder
Obituary notices list multiple deaths with ages and burial details including Clemm er Jacob H 86 at 1605 Ruth Ave service at Walnut Hills M E Church April 8 and Lohmeyer John D at York St Newport April 5. Susan A Sanford 74 dies at Milford Ohio April 6 with service April 8.
A string of entries records deaths and illnesses with names ages and addresses. Cases include pneumonia bronchitis measles meningitis heart disease convulsions and cancer among residents such as Edwin Layton Marie Mehaus Fredrick Kunst Joseph Zix Harry Dendlin Minnie Sprung and others. Several notes mention inquest pending or at City Hospital and various street addresses across the city.
Fire Chief Archibald asked the Board of Public Safety for apparatus including one double extra size engine, four third size engines, two service trucks, one hose wagon and two two horse wagons at an estimated $34,700. Bids will be invited and two 60 horsepower automobiles for the Police and Fire Chiefs planned for July 1.
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