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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
8
The Hamilton County Agricultural Society opened the Carthage Fair with promising attendance and a top quality exhibit showing cattle hogs sheep poultry and horses. A road race trot and multiple driving events highlight the day along with balloon ascensions and a midges stunt reported kidnapping scare of the Russian Prince.
A year after the telegraphers strike began in Cincinnati one hundred sixteen Western Union operators quit. about half were rehired. Officials estimate district losses at 83000 and national losses at 3 million, with labor suffering hardship beyond dollars. Despite restored staffing, business remains subdued until overall demand returns to normal.
Dr Miles' Nervine is advertised as soothing nerves and restoring nervous energy. A Springfield Massachusetts testimonial claims a ten year old daughter had seizures for five years and two months free after using the product, with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails.
The International Railroad Master Blacksmiths Association holds its 16th annual convention at the Grand Hotel on August 18 19 and 20 with outings and entertainments for members Mayor Markbreit is expected to welcome visitors Charles Kopenhoeter BE K Morris Co William Stanton J A Fay Egan Co George Massar N O T P R R George Bolam Cincinnati Car Co head the committee for visitor entertainment
Sophia Schaeferplaus, 44, of 1384 Harrison avenue, suffered near fatal burns from a gasoline stove explosion in her kitchen while preparing supper yesterday afternoon. Her injuries were reported as almost to a crisp and expected to prove fatal.
Prosecutor Rulison and attorney Charles W. Baker agreed on a September grand jury to investigate bucket shop irregularities. The panel will convene in the second week of September, not October, with Baker and Rulison collecting evidence and preparing for a thorough inquiry.
Judge Caldwell grants divorce to John and Merinder Foote after 33 years of marriage begun in England in 1875. The court finds drunkenness proven for the husband and cruelty not proven by the wife in her cross petition. Foote gains custody of their child and alimony to the wife while the husband must place 400 dollars with the Humane Society for her lifetime trust.
Trustees of the Fairmount German Presbyterian Church sue adjacent property owners in the Court of Common Pleas for nuisance alleging drain pipes discharge slop water onto church grounds and building. Damages claimed at 1000 dollars. Defendants named James O Woodward Ella R Martin Joseph Biedenharn and Regina Gates. Separately Ernestina Hargens sues broker Louis C Foster for 1034 dollars alleging bucket shop transactions from January 1907 to last week with 226 dollars repaid. Harlin Realty Company and Samuel Foster named as defendants along with Foster & Co.
Samuel Foster claimed ownership interest in the establishment while W. R. Collins represents the plaintiff. The brief notes Foster held himself out as owner of part of the business amid the dispute.
Mary Alice Crawford sues Cincinnati Traction Company for 2500 damages alleging injuries when a car started too suddenly as she attempted to alight at Court and Gilbert Avenue a few months ago. The case seeks compensation for medical costs and pain and suffering.
Elmer H. Gilkey a 43 year old manager for a Chicago packing firm's local branch was examined by Probate Court medical advisers after a breakdown attributed to years of overwork and worry. He is reported to be experiencing various hallucinations and mental strain.
United States government represented by Postmaster Monfort seeks an injunction to halt the Institutes mail business arguing legality of its operation. Judge Thompson will hear the case this morning in a dispute over a fraud order. Also noted is Martin Rucke of Toledo appealing a damage suit for $25 000 against Pennsylvania Railroad due to locomotive incident in a freight car cut.
Brokers Cleneay and Nourse sold Joseph B. Neihaus estate property to Mary C. Hussey. The 70 by 175 foot Cleinview avenue lot near Madison road brought 3125 dollars and will host a handsome residence. Architects Fasse and Reed plan a store and apartment building in Montgomery pike Norwood costing 10000 dollars. Price Hill M E Church to build an 8000 dollar parish house at Phillips and Considine Avenues. Mrs Catherine Sorg to build a 5000 dollar bungalow in College Hill per Philip Pfeiffer.
The College Hill Improvement Association reports roads oiled easing dust with County Commissioners also oiling the Hamilton pike to College Hill. A. W. MacBrain names committees on entertainment legislation light streets crossings health and planting and Friday’s meeting will review fall projects.
Everett Lee Michael twenty two of Indianapolis died when he rolled from a moving freight car on the Cincinnati South Road near Crescent Springs Kentucky while he and Charles Bunton of Seelyville Indiana tried to stand watch during a westward journey to find work. Bunton slept while Michael slept but was jolted off and could not save him. The body was taken to City Hospital and Mrs Jennie Michael wife of the victim will arrange transport.
J B Foraker Jr of the traction company says the Liberty Street Viaduct will not be safe to operate after repairs. Estimated total costs run to about 216,000 with 132,000 for reconstruction and 4,000 for approaches. An additional 80,000 is needed for roadway and sidewalks.
Agent Miller prepared to jump forty feet from a two story window to test a life saving net ordered by the Legislature. Representatives Wynne and Burckhardt watched as the net tore under impact and the risky demonstration stalled. Local property owners attended the event and the crowd noted the unsteady launch.
Superintendent Fehrenbatch of City Hospital and Dr. B F Lyle of the Branch Hospital for Consumptives at Lick Run investigated a rumor that patients would strike for better food. Depositions from patients and nurses were taken and the report will go to Member Well of the Board of Public Service tomorrow.
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