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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1908

Page

10

City Hall Hosts Police Battalion Drill and Praise

Mayor Markbreit lauds Cincinnati police as Companies A and B drill under Chief Millikin and Drillmaster Carroll in the City Hall courtyard. The tallest officer is Patrolman Shafer at six four, with Company A for six feet two inches and above and Company B from six to six two inches. Companies C and D join drills today under Lieutenants Fisher and Watson.

Markbreit City Hall Millikin Carroll Cincinnati Shafer Palmer Poppe Conrad Comany A Hill Kane Fisher Watson

Mother flees hospital with sobbing children

Mrs Lilia Chalk of 1605 Knox Street visited City Hospital with two crying children Carrie aged 4 and na aged 2. The doctor had assigned them to a ward but the children pleaded not to be left, so the mother decided to take them home and summon a physician.

Carrie Andna Lilia Chalk Knox Street City Hospital

Senior Council of Jewish Women to Meet Sunday

A meeting of the senior section and Jewish Juniors of the Council of Jewish Women will be held in the Sabbath school rooms at Reading road and Whittier street at 3 o clock Sunday afternoon. Miss Czarnomska of Cincinnati University will speak on What the Hebrews Owe to Older Nations.

Music Hall ELM Street Club Christ Schott McMicken Avenue Henry Hoefle Care North Cincinnati Turner Hall Vine and Daniel Streets Frank Folz Freeman Avenue Dayton Street ED Pistner Care Richelieu Hall Ninth Plum Streets Otto Retzsch Care West Walnut Street M. Silbernag Care Cosmopolitan Hall Vine Street Henry Doerger Council of Jewish Women Reading Road Whittier Street Susan B. Anthony Club Twentieth Century Club Miss Gregg Gibson House United States Oklahoma C. F. McLean Covington Suffrage Club Women’s Club

Nervine Ad From Dr Miles Promises Relief From Grippe

A testimonial from Thornburg Ohio touts Dr Miles Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills for grippe weakness in stomach nerves and digestive upset. The ad claims the first bottle helps, with a money back offer from Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.

Thornburg North Baltimore Ohio Miles Medical CO Elkhart Ind

Bankers Oppose La Follette Idea in Clearing House Meet

The Cincinnati Clearing House Association elected Casper H. Rowe president as bankers debated opposing Aldrich plan features and La Follette amendments. A committee to rally Covington and New York bankers to defeat the amendments was named, with a plan to press Senators and Congressmen.

Cincinnati Clearing House Association Fourth National Bank Casper H. Rowe Market National Bank George Guckenberger W. D. Duble W. W. Brown Leopold Kleybolte G. W. Williams W. A. Lemmon T. J. Davis Clearing House Covington and New York Aldrich Financial W. S. Rowe P. Griffith C. A. Hinsch Clearing House Certificate Committee Rowe

Judge Owens Reports Theft on River Steamboat

Judge Selwyn N Owens of Columbus Ohio a professor at Ohio State University city solicitor and judge reported the loss of a diamond stud valued at 100 and a small sum of money while asleep in a stateroom of a river steamboat moored at the foot of Broadway The steamer had left for Pittsburg and the packet line will investigate to recover the property and convict the thief The judge was resting before departure and blamed his own negligence for the loss

Selwyn N. Owens Columbus Broadway Owens Ohio State University Pittsburg

Night High School Alumni Adopt Picnic Plans

The Night High School Alumni Association adopted the Picnic Committee report to hold the annual picnic on June 20 at Lake Allyn. Officers elected include President Frank Wintz Vice President Henry Berssenbruegee Treasurer Charles Labke Recording Secretary Miss Amanda Stothfang Corresponding Secretary Albert Butterfass and Sergeant at arms Herman Reuss.

Lake Allyn Frank Wintz Henry Berssenbruegee Charles Labke Amanda Stothfang Albert Butterfass Herman Reuss

Home City Plans Biggest Fire Bell and Bond Moves

Home City will install an 800 pound fire bell atop a new tower to serve as the village alarm. The council will fund water mains and, aided by the Jessup bill in Columbus, seeks county purchase of bonds held by the Cincinnati Lawrenceburg and Aurora Traction Company to advance Lower River road improvements. The Lower River Road Improvement Association meets Saturday to push regional water supply plans from Cincinnati.

Home City Columbus Lower River Road Cincinnati, Lawrenceburg & Aurora Traction Company Traction Company Lower River Road Improvement Association Firemen's Hall Cincinnati

Suffrage Plea At Labor Council Meeting In Cosmopolitan Hall

Miss Laura A. Gregg of the National Woman's Suffrage Association spoke before the Central Labor Council at Cosmopolitan Hall Vine Street about equal suffrage for women. She argued unions have long supported political liberty and noted wage disparities. The council postponed action until April 14 while endorsements from other cities were reported and local clubs hosted Miss Gregg.

Central Labor Council Laura A. Gregg National Woman's Suffrage Association Cosmopolitan Hall Vine Street Miss Gregg United States

Wealthy Men Plead For CLA

Samuel Clay a Kentuckian arrested on theft charges and identified as an asylum fugitive from Lexington, Ky., will be returned to the asylum. Richard P. Ernest of Covington and other wealthy men urged the judge to send Clay back, pledging to cover losses and court fees. Judge Lueders remanded Clay to an asylum officer, though Clay objected.

Samuel Clay Crim and Ruhfers Lexington Richard P. Ernest Covington Judge Lueders Clay Lueders

Universalist Leader Lectures on Christianity Principles

The Rev. Lee S. McCollester of the Universalist Church of Detroit spoke at First Universalist Church Essex Place Walnut Hills on What Is Universalism arguing it is the fundamental basis of Christianity. He planned to discuss The Philosophy of Salva in a follow-up lecture this evening.

Lee S. McCollester Universalist Church of Detroit, Mich First Universalist Essex Place Walnut Hills Mr. McCollester Lee McCollester D.D Detroit Mich Basex Place Crow

Cafe Mel Re Prices For Lawn Fabrics And Embroideries

A retail listing details per yard prices for Persian lawn French lawn and batiste fabrics 15c to 56c and up to 1.25 per yard plus special lots White Goods and embroiders. It notes Edelings and insertions all over embroidery and flouncing with varied prices including waist fronts at 60c.

Batiste

Colorful Wash Fabrics on Sale with Vast Selections

Large selection of wash fabrics offered at low prices. Items include Scotch Zephyrs 25c per yard 18c, Voile Tissue 22c, Mercerized Crepe 15c, Persian Organdies 15c, Colored Crees Linens 39c, Fancy Lawns 12c 4cper yard.

Arrest of Dutch Consul on Fraud Charge

The Rev. Andrew Wormser 61 year old Consul of the Netherlands in this city was arrested by Detectives Kincaid and McDermott on obtaining money under false pretenses. A clerk, James Tracy, was issued a police court warrant after Wormser allegedly cashed a worthless $30 check drawn on Union Bank in Helena. Wormser claims the arrest results from a mistake and was taken into custody at the Grand Hotel.

Andrew Wormser Netherlands Grand Hotel Kincaid and McDermott James Tracy BP. Tracy Central Avenue Wormser Union Bank and Trust Company Helena Mont P. Tracy Worgnser

Tobacco financiers dispute big equity loan claim

A tobacco industry figure disputed reports that Cincinnati banks lent the Society of Equity $2.5 million on tobacco without warehouse consent. He said such a loan would exceed plausible limits, noting financing has been ongoing for years and would not reach the claimed amount.

Cincinnati Society of Equity Louisville Globe Woodford County Fayette County Equity Society

Labor Men to March Behind Banner in Prohibition Parade

Central Labor Council delegates vote to march in a parade supporting in the Music Hall meeting Saturday night opposing prohibition. Some printers' union members dissent but the majority backs speakers claiming prohibition costs thousands of trades jobs. Harry Hockland elected as Guide to fill a vacancy.

Central Labor Council Printers’ Union Harry Hockland

Masons Elect Officers at Sterling Hotel Meeting

The Knights Templar and Masonic Mutual Aid Association met yesterday at the Sterling Hotel. Prominent Masons elected to offices include President William B. Melish Vice President Judge M. L. Buchwalter Treasurer Colonel William Michie Secretary A J Davis Medical Director Dr F M Hendley. The new Board of Directors features Jacob Bramwell as Chairman James A Collins Charles H Fisk W L Thomas Horace A Noble J P McCune Nelson Williams and M J Houck.

Knights Templar and Masonic Mutual Aid Association Sterling Hotel William B. Melish M. L. Buchwalter William Michie A. J. Davis F. M. Hendley Jacob Bramwell James A. Collins Charles H Fisk Covington W. L. Thomas Pittsburg Horace A. Noble Buffalo J. P. McCune Columbus Nelson Williams Hamilton M. J. Houck Dayton

Norwood Council Allows Bell Conduit in Main Avenue

Norwood Council reversed Monday’s ban on Bell Telephone laying conduits in lateral streets from Main Avenue and allowed work in Main Avenue only. Bayard Kilgour argued conduits in some side streets were needed to avoid removing books from Main Avenue. The Board of Public Service will advertise for bids to buy a new ladder truck for the Fire Department.

Norwood Bell Telephone Company Main Avenue Bayard Kilgour Telephone Company Bell Company Board of Public Service of Council

Patent medicine claim for teething relief advert

An advertisement touts Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain gum softening wind colic and diarrhoea. It asserts compliance with the Food and Drugs Act dated June 30 1906 and lists Serial No 1098.

Board revokes physician license amid city controversies

The State Board of Medical Examiners revoked Dr. F. G. Leslie of this city for signing a recommendation tied to an anatomical museum on West Fifth Street. The board, with Dr. Ravagli among members, also moved to raise entrance standards and centralize future exams in Columbus. Assessments will emphasize practical tests in chemistry, blood analysis, laboratory work, and pathology over written questions.

State Board of Medical Examiners Ravagli Columbus F. G. Leslie West Fifth Street Markbreit State Board of Examiners

Jewish Settlement Officers Re-elected After Postponed Meeting

The annual election of officers for the Jewish Settlement at Clinton Street was postponed to Saturday evening. The old Board including Max Senior and Sidney E. Pritz was re-elected. Reports show international money orders totaling 6602.15 sent to Russia Austria and Roumania, with domestic orders of 779.03 mailed within the United States.

Clinton Street Max Senior Sidney E. Pritz J. Rauh Edward Heinsheimer Ben Lowenstein Rose Lowenstein Otto Rosenberg Adolph Klein Russia Austria Roumania United States

Civil Service Exams See High Demand Across District

Assistant Secretary Earhart of the local Civil Service Board concludes a three week examining tour covering Ohio Indiana and Kentucky. He reports 1050 applicants for government service posts mainly in mail departments. Financial stringency boosts interest. departmental exams begin today with fifty applicants for clerk roles and rail way mail service exams set for Thursday and Friday.

Earhart Civil Service Board Ohio Indiana Kentucky Railway Mail Service

Want Homes for Children at House of Refuge

Superintendent Allison urged the Board of Public Service to place about one hundred House of Refuge children into country homes. He proposed adoption by rural families and said guardians should appear to show cause why homes should not be arranged. The board agreed to meet with ten heads of families on April 16 to decide the fate of the children.

Allison House of Refuge Board of Public Service

Bishop Williams Blasts Newport Society In Lent Talk

Michigan bishop speaks at Lyric Theater on modern social life. He condemns the Newport scum and contrasts the leisure class with Herod, noting areligious pretense. He plans to address "The Church" in a follow up talk.

Bishop Williams Michigan Lyric Theater Newport Herod

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Frederick the Great Prussia Grenadiers Europe la Grippe Lafollette Covington and Newport la Follette THE MEN OF Labor Council Mel RE Central Council Masons Mutual Aid Association Sterling State Board Levy & White Main Street Union Savings S Bidz. N. W. Cor, Fourth and Walnut Fountain Square Walnut Bismarck Cafe Mercantile Library Walnut ST Finest Ladies Metropolitan Service Uncle Sam Rainforth Havinn Charles Frohman William Ollier Shalony Hofmann Kreisler Paul Nicholson Chicago YECL Canal May Robson Effie Elce Qjhanno Bridge A. Wolf's Main St Mats Billy B. van Patsy Turore Columbia Barrens Robert Hilliard & Co Thorne & Carlton Burke Dumond Foster Foster—Kemp Kathleen Vole Evans & Evans Columbia Weyses Nex East Lynne Eqople Star Show Chas Olsen Toreadors Standard Vine and Canal Phone Weex Boston Belles Next Blue Ribbon Girls W.g.woodmansee Piano Co West Fourth Street
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