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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
5
A public note celebrates bird refuges improving life for birds after a fifty percent decline since 1888. It mentions federal support at one dollar a month for wardens, funded by organizations. The piece also advertises René Bache’s Harbors for Wild Birds and Beatrice Grimshaw’s Vaiti in The Saturday Evening Post, now on sale at Newsstands.
George Bramhall, a self confessed diamond thief, was taken to New Haven Connecticut by officers from that city yesterday.
Carl Mayerhoefer a 66 year old inmate at the County Infirmary died yesterday from injuries suffered when he was kicked by a horse last Tuesday.
John Coulson a porter at the Desmond Jace store on Main Street was arrested yesterday and charged with burglary after a robbery occurred Thursday night at the same shop.
Dan Murphy faces forfeiture of bond after failing to appear in Police Court yesterday for violating the midnight closing law. The case concerns the Vine street establishment and its owner.
Otto Rosenkrantz a traveling salesman of Pittsburg reported to police yesterday that he was robbed of 25 dollars while traveling with two companions who accompanied him to sightsee.
Judge Lueders fined the costs on medical students Robert Brame and John Caryl who clashed with two patrolmen early yesterday. He advised them to avoid fights with police or risk hospital injuries.
Milton Moreland 17 of 1851 Clarion avenue Evanston and Howard Young of 38611 Montgomery avenue Evanston were jailed in Danville Illinois ten days after fleeing home with five dollars. They face charges of stealing a horse and their parents were informed yesterday.
Arrangements are under way for the annual Cincinnati University alumni association banquet at the Linton Hotel on Saturday evening May 16. President Dabney will deliver an address and several toasts will be proposed.
George Osterkamp of 1773 Denham Street received a telegram saying his son John Osterkamp was killed by a train near Sheridan Wyoming. John had left home on March 16, 1507 to travel through the West, though the father doubts the report of his death.
A dispute over custody of two year old Olivia Virginia Houser led to the arrest of John Loftus after a quarrel with Mrs. Caroline Harvey of 549 Betts Street. Judge Lueders in the Police Court ordered the child placed in the Children's Home until investigation. Mrs. Harvey says she adopted the child from the Home for the Friendless.
Appeals listed for C F Gronner vs Frank Denny and Peter Pickel vs Louis H Wilhelmy. William Heyser vs Wisp Iten and others for 4920. Irene Sullivan seeks divorce from Edward J Sullivan. Southern Ohio L T Co sued for 1700 on note. Superior Court damages: Dora Schneider vs George A Lee for 25000. Matilda Stern sues The Supreme of Ancient Order of United Workmen for 1882.40.
A historical notice lists multiple properties including a two and a half story frame house on Carmall Street near Young owned by Mrs. E. M. Harrison, a two story brick patrol station at Warsaw and Considine avenues for the Board of Public Safety, and several other residences on Flora street Cypnning street and Schoedinger avenue. It also notes alterations and additions at 2636 Park and 1704 Vine with owners Waldron and Fr Ownet.
Anna Chalmers seeks alimony from Charles Chalmers in a contested case heard before Judge James B Swing. The court ordered temporary alimony of 25 dollars weekly and set the hearing for next Thursday as Chalmers defends allegations of cruelty and neglect.
Day ton lawyers petition clemency for attorney Frank W Krehbiel amid legal ethics dispute in the injury case tied to the sinking of the government steamer Hancock. The federal suit against the Erie Railroad over damages is moved to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the June session.
Mrs Hortense Rauh is listed as a creditor of the bankrupt estate of her husband Fred L Rauh for $1170 and entitled to participate in the dividend along with other creditors.
In a criminal court ruling, Robert Wheeler, a Colored man, was convicted of manslaughter for fatally stabbing Monroe Richardson on George Street last Christmas night 1906. State attorneys C. O. Rose and W. H. James secured the verdict, while defense was led by Thomas Darby and A. Lee Beaty. The grand jury had previously issued three open and two sealed indictments, including Granville Hayes and George Crowley for grand larceny of shoes from a railway company and Dick Abosamoa for grand larceny of 495 dollars from a countryman in the Syrian colony.
The will of Charles Lever of Elmwood Place appoints his wife as sole beneficiary and executrix without bond, while Antonia Mushaben leaves her estate to her niece Katherine for care. Various estates are probated with appraisals and specific bequests, including Sophia Schonebaum, Josephine Scheve, Abijah Shepherd, and the Strebert and Mushaben estates.
Dora Schneider sues George A Wilts Lee owner of 956 East McMillan Street for 25000. Cohen and Mack represent the plaintiff. Judge Lueders ordered Frances F Nolte, who confessed to throwing stones at other women, sent to the Probate Court.
The Blue Hydra Society of the Biological Society at the University of Cincinnati planted an imported hemlock on the Varsity campus to honor Cuvier. The ceremony drew over 400 attendees, following lectures on science and Cuvier, and concluded with the Varsity Song and open house at McMicken Hall with lab exhibits.
John Caldwell of the Eagle Belting Company returns from the East with large orders worth thousands of dollars, signaling strong demand for leather goods. The Cincinnati firm, among the city’s finest, expands with new floors and modern machinery, boosting its capacity to fulfill Western orders and enhance regional reputation.
The first quarterly meeting of the Antituberculosis League of Cincinnati will be at Vine Street Congregational Church on Wednesday evening April 29. Dr. Benjamin F. Lyle of the Branch Hospital will give an illustrated lecture on local conditions. The league lists forty associations and offers free speaker services to schools churches and clubs.
The Ohio State law against colored oleo margarine was enforced with a $50 fine and costs for each dealer. Albert Technow Emma Mueller Delia Hannan William Thole J Phiilip Straukamp John Hart and B. Sweeney pled guilty before Justice Muller after charges filed by State Food and Dairy Commission agents.
The First Regiment Ohio National Guard adds about twenty new recruits in recent days. Under Colonel Hake, Cincinnati companies posted a strong drill. Permission for rifle range target practice is granted, with top shooters set to begin today. No encampment plans yet as the Adjutant General waits on War Department and Congress for funding.
Representative Herman P. Goebel will address the National Organization of Letter Carriers convention in Cincinnati mid May. Carriers praise his success in securing congressional pay raises from $1,100 to $1,200 annually, a provision likely to stay in the Post Office bill with an added Senate amendment for clerks.
More than two hundred Berea College students from Kentucky toured Cincinnati sites including Rookwood Pottery and the Zoo before returning home last evening. The visit highlighted Berea’s desegregation stance, as Kentucky court decisions threaten to split white and black scholars and potentially force the college to relocate. Cincinnati trustees include D. B. Gamble F. R. Stearns J. W. Bullock and Guy Mallon.
The Ohio Library Association will meet in Cincinnati from October 6 to 8. Librarians from Pennsylvania Kentucky and Indiana are invited. Speakers include University of Cincinnati president Dabney Public Libraries editor Miss M E Ahrens Case Library Cleveland Cincinnati Schools superintendent F B Dyer Cincinnati schools official Rufus B Smith and Louisville Public Library librarian Mr Yust.
Peter Coburn of Norfolk Nebraska came to the city seeking his four children in the Children's Home. The children refused to go with him and remain in the care of the institution. The children's mother, who had placed them there and fled from Coburn, has disappeared and could not be located by Superintendent Crouse.
Eleven people were sent to the City Infirmary including William Alfing a longtime newspaper carrier. Mary Ann Jenkins was placed in the local infirmary from the Jackson County facility. Louisa Skelly, found wandering, was to be held until her Findlay family can be heard from. Fireman Robert Grear faces mayoral questioning over threats. The Finance Committee struck down a 250000 bond issue and replaced bonds. Water mains will be laid on Erie Edwards Grandin and Madison roads. Clifton avenue cleaning was ordered ahead of dust suppression work. An extra 100000 bushels of coal was authorized for main and Torrence Road Pumping Station. Quill Pons won a contract to lay pipe on Harrison avenue for Westwood supply at 915 dollars.
The Commercial Tribune will publish a June Illustrated Magazine with photographs of conductors and soloists from the May Musical Festival. Readers get a visual guide to the performers and the event highlights in next Sunday’s issue.
The Commercial Tribune offers VLLIS 14156 UIUDIVEL LIGaLime Magazine for free on Sunday. It contains pictures of local interest, disc stories and humorous anecdotes similar to prior features.
Forty babies attracted crowds as voters chose the prettiest infant on mothers laps at the Pure Food Show. Loraine Schille won first prize a ten dollar gold piece with Esther Lischeid Borden and Powers Crum sharing second and Alfa Etta Keagy taking third. Mrs Gans cooking class grows and shared recipes for chicken patties and Brunswick stew along with bread making tips and a planned pudding demonstration at the show open daily from 1 30 to 5 30 and 7 to 10 30 p m.
Names and residences listed for marriage licenses including Oscar K Maunt Zeila Bingaman William E Schotto Ida M Valentine John H Janszen Katherine Hesselbrock Edna Z Lowenbach Anton Kipper Eugene H Sterne Anna Yeoeh with ages and street addresses such as 105 Nordwood 578 Carlisle 1695 Westwood 2240 Selim 3632 Reading 441 Rockdale 1135 Clark and 1101 Gest streets.
N M S special meeting set for Saturday April 25 at 8 p m for reception of petitions and transaction of business An address by Rev W D Cole will follow at close E S Keefer Potentate
Catherine W Aiken wife of George W Aiken died at 1901 Hopkins avenue Norwood on Friday April 24 funeral from St Elizabeth's Church Norwood Monday 9 am. Josephine Bandle widow of Jacob C Bandle died Friday April 24 in seventy sixth year. Funeral Monday April 27 2 pm from daughter Mrs F S Krug 3352 Jefferson avenue burial private. Kate Hanna Fletcher died April 23 1908 at 2 am services at Spring Grove Chapel Saturday 3 pm burial private. Burial permits list multiple deceased with ages and causes including nephritis bronchitis tuberculosis carditis pneumonia septicemia liver inflammation cancer and other conditions.
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