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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1908
Page
8
Building Inspector Kuhlman and Mayor secretary Small announced strict enforcement of the new fire escape law for buildings over two stories. The statute, effective August 1, imposes fines from 50 to 2300 dollars monthly for violations. Skyscrapers may soon be required to install fire escapes, following observations from Chicago.
Dewitt Studdlefield 20 of 1345 John street has been missing since July 22 after leaving for work. Frank Weinrich 18 of 1541 Bremen street disappeared last Thursday and his parents report no contact. Police were notified yesterday.
Henry Schliep, 80, one of Newtown Ohio's oldest residents and a longtime stonemason, died at his home. His funeral will be held tomorrow at 10 AM from the residence with interment in the German Protestant Cemetery Walnut Hills. He had lived in Newtown for about 65 years and retired from active work years ago.
Internal revenue data for July reveal a drop from 1907 to 1908 across beer spirits cigars tobacco special tax and other items. Totals fell from 1,219,983.78 to 967,086.59 reflecting a nationwide slump. Cigar output taxed at 3 per thousand ran 19,490,190 and small cigars 98,000 taxed at 54 per thousand.
Lawrence Gentile of Cincinnati, wealthy fruit dealer, telephoned from East Liverpool for Lena M. Dercalzi of Pittsburg. They married in the county seat by Justice J. N. Rose after her parents objected, and plan to spend winter in Florida.
The Cincinnati Advertisers' Club adopted resolutions urging federal courts to take over the Postmaster General's power to issue fraud orders and determine mail eligibility. They call for lawmakers to enact a law transferring oversight to the courts and request action from local representatives and senators. About fifty members plan to attend the National convention in Kansas City, with a club baseball game against Evanston Club concluding 9 to 6.
Queen City fraternal German societies join the state meeting of the German American Alliance opening in Columbus. Judge John Schwaab heads Cincinnati delegates, Ernst Fennrich and many others travel to Ohio German Day. The session closes with a kommers and a second session is planned for this morning with Schwaab and General Michael Ryan among speakers.
A gasoline stove exploded in a crowded Hungarian tenement at Harrison avenue and Buck street causing a small panic as residents fled half naked with belongings. Firemen cooled flames quickly with trifling losses. A false alarm at H Kruse & Co hardware on Pearl and Main streets followed while no fire was found aside from a furnace blaze.
Several husky patrolmen were needed to subdue an unknown man wandering the river front. He roamed naked on all fours and fought officers fiercely before being overpowered and taken to City Hospital, where he continued to resist. He is diagnosed with acute mania.
The Service Board referred the oiling request for Madison road and McGregor avenue to the Street Repair Department. George Deckebach delivered a $500000 Water Works bond issue with a premium over $11000 to Union Trust and Savings Bank. The State Board of Health notes sewer plans should be filed in Columbus. Councilman Mullen will oversee tonight’s moving pictures show at Lytle Park. Secretary George Gohen returns from vacation in Ross County to City Hall.
Madisonville citizens prepare for the corner stone laying of the new high school to be held Saturday August 15. The building will sit opposite the current school, cost about $100000, with speakers such as Superintendent Dyer of Cincinnati and General Shattuc among attendees.
A thief entered the home of Mrs. John Tensey at 521 West Seventh Street using a duplicate key while she was away. He stole a pocketbook containing 17.50 hidden in a folding bed, then, confronted by residents as he left, claimed he was visiting the lady of the house, tipped his hat, and departed.
The Smoke Abatement League has arranged a week long visit by R H Kuss, assistant Smoke Inspector of Chicago, to speak to manufacturers and merchants starting Tuesday August 4. He will address the Chamber of Commerce on August 6 at 1 pm on Economic Aspects of the Smoke Problem and speak to the Business Men's Club on August 7 at 1 30 pm about the services of a Well Organized City Smoke Department.
Mahlin C. Robb, longtime money delivery messenger for Adams Express Company in this city, has been pensioned after forty years of service. He began young and maintained perfect attendance, handling millions weekly without incident. He is seventy one and well known among local banks.
Walter Rose aged 9 of 508 Dandridge Street was struck by a northbound Oakley car at Hunt and Broadway around 5 pm. Doctors Stewart Hagan and Charles Gregory Smith amputated the crushed left leg in 22 minutes at Seton Hospital, but the boy died hours later. Nephew of City Clerk Joseph Wuest aided in identification.
Quincy Roberts of Center street Covington met three men near Fifth and Central last night who offered to escort him home. They forced him at Pearl and Vine to surrender $5 and his shoes before fleeing. police alerted.
Union Bethel officials took temporary charge of Mrs Barbara Oskamp's children after she leaped from Central Bridge Friday. Arrangements are made for their disposition and each child will receive a good home with relatives including the Oskamp jewelers. The woman's body has not been recovered.
Health Officer Charles Miller reports a burglary at 318 Central Avenue where a thief ransacked his room and took all his clothing while he was away from home.
New ordinary wide vestibuled Pullman cars depart Cincinnati every Tuesday at 6 p.m. via Louisville New Orleans Houston San Antonio El Paso and Los Angeles to San Francisco. Berth rates are half the regular sleeper price. See B&O S.W. Illinois Central, Southern Pacific agents Wiseman, Josephes, W H Connor for details.
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