This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
5
The newly formed organization The Degree Team of the Birds of Freedom initiated 120 candidates into their society last night, signaling a rapid expansion of membership and activity.
Attorney Mortimer Matthews is confined to his home in Glendale with ptomaine poisoning after being stricken while arguing a case in Judge Pfleger's court.
Fred King colored charged with the murder of Daisy Brown colored at Sixth and Plum streets April 10. He was bound over to the grand jury in Police Court and remanded to the County Jail without bond.
William Harmon of Linwood a former Annapolis student and pupil in Woodward will argue The Necessity of an Enlarged Navy at the students graduation debate on June 5 in Music Hall.
Newton Henley, 41, of Fourth and Baymiller streets, was arrested in Covington by detectives on a charge of assaulting Duty Detective James Allen who was attempting to arrest him here Monday night. The injured officer is reported as recovering.
Oscar Whittaker arraigned on petit larceny was fined 25 dollars plus costs by Judge Lueders after Maud Barber testified she gave him goods to pawn and he kept the money.
Margaret Kelly of West Twelfth street was bound over to the grand jury on grand larceny charges after allegedly taking 88 dollars from Charles Murphy of Watertown New York. Judge Lueders set her bond at 1000 dollars.
Reininger and Shurick received the contract from the County Commissioners yesterday to improve the Miami River road from Middletown to Mt. Hope road, for 4670 dollars. The bid undershot the estimated cost by 3720 dollars and beat the next lowest bidder by 520 dollars among nine bidders.
Two applicants Thomas Wilson of Dayton and Adam Miller of Wilmington seek cadet positions at the Annapolis Naval Academy after a tough local exam. They must pass one more test at the academy before formal entry onto the rolls.
Mrs Frank Bruggeman wife of the interurban car barns superintendent in Deer Park is seriously burned after a lamp explosion at her Main Avenue Pleasant Ridge residence Monday. The house suffered about 1000 dollars in damage and she also suffers from nervous shock.
Operators of the Main exchange enjoyed a moonlight dance last night in the Auditorium. A crescent moon glow lit the hall from behind a screen, with arc lights adding brightness. The dance committee included Neal Lewis Stella Lynch Sadie Tindle May Ising Nell Connelly and Edna Wettner.
William Meyers a 25 year old Cincinnati native formerly of 308 West Fourteenth street was killed by a bullet fired in a Chicago concert hall. Jerome Marcotte an engineer accused of the homicide fired at Meyers wife with several shots. One hit the wife a flesh wound while the others killed Meyers. Meyers father had died in Cincinnati days earlier. The wife lives with her parents at 1426 John Street and has two children. Louis Meyers uncle of the slain man is foreman of the Hamilton Allen Drayage Company. The victim's mother works in a department store.
Captain Benjamin Meyers of Engine Company No. 2 died of heart disease yesterday while on duty at the Madison road engine house. He was 58, lived at 3019 Hackberry street, and left a widow and seven children. Meyers joined the department in 1872, became lieutenant in 1881 and captain in 1889. He was famed for bravery and strict discipline, admired by his crew.
An advertisement explains epilepsy as a nerve energy issue and promotes Dr Miles Nervine to soothe nerves and restore energy. A testimonial from ER McAULEY of Sprield Mass claims his daughter had frequent fits for five years but stopped after two months on the remedy. The notice offers a money back guarantee with Miles Medical Co based in Elkhart Indiana.
The Pure Food Show at Music Hall opened with a parade led by Chief Millikin and mounted police. Retail grocers and traveling salesmen showcased floats and wagons, while a 32 year old retired ice wagon horse drew admiration. Lectures on cooking by Mrs. Nellie Daling Gans were announced for today with demonstrations on canning, salads, and five recipes.
Health Officer Brown refutes vaccine related tetanus claims after Newport boys died. He argues incubation periods and vaccine cleanliness make contamination unlikely and says scratching arms likely caused infection. He cites the vast vaccination program and its superior protection against smallpox mortality.
The Insurance Press warns of life danger in U S public school buildings citing nationwide risks and fires since the year began. It urges automatic sprinklers as part of a solution and notes many towns where investigations show need for protective devices in schools.
A sealed opinion from City Solicitor Ballard regarding the validity of contracts for repairing the Liberty street viaduct sits in the Board of Public Service safe. The board delays opening it until members return from inspecting pavement materials in the East. The opinion, prepared at the request of the board, addresses funding shortfalls and whether already let contracts are valid amid budget constraints.
Chief of Detectives Crawford received a letter from Captain Kuhna of Brooklyn stating a local jeweler identified the photograph of Charles A. Powell alias George Bramhall as the man who entered a Brooklyn store and took gems worth several hundred dollars. Powell must face New Haven trial first. requisition papers expected Friday.
The grand jury examined Western Union officials I N Miller Fred Hoff George Derfus Larry Moore and John P McCabe about bucket shops. Today several attorneys who have represented alleged bucket shops are to testify before the panel.
The Rev Father Anthony Walburg of St Augustine's Church will officiate at double wedding ceremonies. Jacob Buecher aged 2 and his sister Theresa aged 18 of 2118 Freeman Avenue will wed. The brother will marry Miss Barbara Rugel of 2224 Turner Street and the sister will wed Mathias Reiner aged 22 of 2188 Western Avenue.
Nathan Olman of 9 West Seventh Street obtained a police court warrant for the arrest of George Shfield of New York on charges of assault to kill. Olman says Shfield attacked him in a resort in George Brownfield's vicinity and nearly killed him. Brownfield has left the city.
Harry Hemler a 19 year old son of Patrolman Hemler attempted suicide with a 44 caliber revolver in the Brighton restaurant on Central Avenue. He suffered a self inflicted gunshot wound and was taken to City Hospital where doctors fear for his recovery. Authorities note his melancholy episodes seem linked to moon phases and a recent illness.
The American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools opens a three day convention at the Linton Hotel. The program includes morning prayers, addresses by Dr. Charles F. Bonifield and Miss Annie Laws, and papers by Miss Anna Line and Miss Florence Corbett. A 6 PM reception and tea follows at the Jewish Hospital.
The Barber Asphalt Company refuses to be responsible for damages to guaranteed streets caused by the traction company. It claims the Service Board should pay interest on retained percentages. It cites removal of paving from McMillan Street between May and Auburn avenue and many sunk car tracks.
Notices announce funerals and memorial details for David Jacobs Irene R Kirkpatrick Walter Luebbert John M McAbe John Bernard Meyers Dr Samuel Nickles David Price and Lewis Hummel Werner with dates times and burial places in Columbus Cincinnati Covington and Clifton areas.
Two young men representing the Latter Day Saints were refused a permit to hold street meetings in the interest of their faith. They sought the usual permit in the mayor's absence of Elder Bill who is in Columbus. The mayor ruled their faith not in accordance with state laws and denied the request.
In McMicken Hall on Friday evening the University of Cincinnati hosts Miami University for an intercollegiate debate. Miami brings 150 supporters with Samuel J. Carter Earl R. Smith and Orville Harrell. Cincinnati's team includes Howard Blois Ralph Cummins and Sidney C Kuswormh arguing for United States policy to promote merchant marine with government aid. Judges are Judge Sater William C Culkins and Rev N H Lyons. Public invited.
A list of deceased individuals with ages and causes including congestion of brain septicemia convulsions cancer pneumonia erysipelas scarlet fever nephritis wenes cough apoplexy and related locations such as Carlisle avenue Colerain avenue Whitfield avenue City Hospital West Eighth street Clifton avenue West Second street Shilli to feet Florida avenue and Christ's Hospital in Loveland.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.