Crowds At Carthage Fair See Thrilling Races And Delays
Thirty thousand spectators at Carthage Fair witnessed a chariot race go awry as Skelton and Barnes drove four abreast, the horses escaping for two miles before bystander help halted them. The 2:16 trotting event ran into delays with Nero and Radium in heated heat results, while Sert Lehman ordered another heat after sundown and again before afternoon. The program included a running race, baby show, floral exhibits, and horse shows with premiums announced for cattle, saddle horses, roadsters, paintings, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Skelton
Clyde Barnes
Cook's Hippodrome
Skelton
Radium
Boreal
Hero
Weber
Nero
William Webber
Mt. Crab
Havingeen
Lehman
Pittsburg
Tom
Lee Mook
Sid Thorne
Robbie T. Fi
Neto
Pilgrim
W. H. Lightner
Nicholas D
J. T. Deardoff
Star Wilkes
H. C. Fisk
Government to fight distillers over branding liquors
Federal Court continued the case in which distillers seek a permanent injunction against an Internal Revenue order on branding liquor. Dr. H W Wiley and Deputy Crappersey met with U S District Attorney McPherson. Hearing rescheduled to August 21 before Judge Thompson. Government expects to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Internal Revenue
Capers
Washington
H. W. Wiley
McPherson
Crapsey
Thompson
Wiley
Investigation Finds Food Quality At City Hospital Branch Lacking Variety
Dr Isham reported to Sam Weil that charges about hospital food were unfounded and puerile. He said patient complaints mainly concerned lack of variety, not food character, and that no written report will be issued unless the medical directors act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Weil
Board of Public Service
Isham
City Hospital
Weil
Toronto Attorney Offers Help Against Bucket Shop Frauds
A Toronto lawyer F N Kennin offers aid to Prosecutor Rulison in pursuing alleged bucket shop manipulators harming Canadians. He cites thousands in losses and accuses some methods of outright theft. Kennin notes six agents for the Bultman Company and approval of its business by investigators. Prosecutor Rulison welcomes Canadian evidence but says obtaining witnesses has been difficult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Canada
Rulison
F. N. Kennin
Bultman Company
Kennin
Morehead Company
Compromise in Wagner receivership halted by adjusted differences
A Charleston case over a $3,000 claim against the C. M. Wagner Company ends after Izlar and Wagner settle. no receiver appointment now. Meanwhile creditors authorize attorney Dolle to probe the Bultman & Co. affairs, with potential testimony. Federal Receiver Thrall gains authority to sell firm effects in Herschede Building to prevent depreciation by rats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Izlar
Charleston
S. C
C. M. Wagner
Izlar
Wagner Company
Wagner
Bultman & Co
Charles F. Dolle
Scissors-Involved Fight at Vine Street Florist Shop
Edward Buschle 19 of Vine Street suffered a severe facial wound from sharp shears thrown by Hayden Beach in a floral shop on Vine Street where both work. Beach a Covington bookkeeper and Buschle a florist, were involved in a fight after a peach stone struck Buschle. Dr Foertmeyer at City Hospital sewed fourteen stitches. Buschle declined arrest. the two then left together after a brief reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Buschle
Vine Street
Hayden Beach
Fred Gear
Beach
Covington
Buschle
Foertmeyer
Mrs Fannan Still Lives After Farmhouse Tragedy
Levi Fannan, who fatally shot himself after harming his wife and child in Dallasburg near Loveland Ohio, died Tuesday. The wife, shot in the head, survived and is improving. Authorities delay action pending daughter's examination and a statement from the girl, with Dr Wakefield giving little hope for the mother’s recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Fannan
Dallasburg
Loveland
Murdock
Payne
Wakefield
Inspectors Office to Remain in Cincinnati
The United States Supervising Inspector of Steamboats Seventh District will stay in Cincinnati. Daniel Daugherty, newly appointed Supervisor, announced the office remains here as he prepares to assume duties after a trip to Washington. He and Inspector General Uhler visited riverfront steamboat men during their city call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supervising Inspector
Seventh District
Cincinnati
Daniel Daugherty
Pittsburg
General Uhler
Washington
Crumbaugh
Peyton
Cameron
Daugherty
Automobile Ordinance Challenged by Club Secretary
L S Colter secretary of the Automobile Club files suit in common pleas seeking an injunction against City Auditor Von Bargen City Treasurer Eyrich and Chief Millikin to block enforcement of the city automobile ordinance claiming it is a tax not a license and beyond the council powers the case argues the ordinance would misuse public funds and seeks a declaration of illegality Public Service Board Sued Citizens Road Preserving Company seeks a mandamus to compel the board to finish the new Clifton district road treatment covering Clifton avenue portions of Greendale Lafayette and McAlpin Place with a 20000 square yard surface the company contends the board is delaying required notice for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Colter
The
Automobile Club
von Bargen
Eyrich
Millikin
H. R. Probasco
Colter
Public Service Board
Citizens Road Preserving Company
Board of Public Service
Clifton
Clifton Avenue
Ludlow
Lafayette
Greendale Avenue
McAlpin Place
Citizens Company
Protest Against Traction Ordinance Transit Viaduct Rent
Federation Improvement Associations join Business Men's Club and Associate Organizations in opposing a Harrison Avenue Viaduct tenancy ordinance. They argue the $1500 yearly rent would save the traction company $5000 annually, based on committee reports. A separate city effort forms a committee to study an automobile ambulance service feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation Improvement Associations
Business Men’s Club
Traction Company
Harrison Avenue
Gibson House
Traction and Light
J. G. Colter
John James
BE. L. Kennedy
W. C. Culkins
Jacob Dietz
Aged banker Henry H. Wiggers Sr dies at Walnut Hills
Henry H. Wiggers Sr longtime City Hall Bank president died at his home in the Alexandra Building Walnut Hills at nearly 70 after a complication of diseases. He founded City Hall Bank and served as director vice president and president. He also served as vice president of Wiggers Furniture Co. Born in Germany he came to the United States at 13 and fought in the Civil War wounded at Tipton Mississippi. He is survived by a widow and four sons August Richard Henry H and Edwin S. Wiggers. Funeral services will be held at home by Rev Voss Saturday with burial at Spring Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Wiggers
City Hall Bank
Alexandra
Walnut Hills
Wiggers
Wiggers Furniture Company
Germany
Tipton
Miss
August
Richard
Henry H
Edwin S. Wiggers
Voss
Spring Grove
Auto Accident Kills Girl as Doctor Blames No One
Annie Stern, six, of 932 Cutter Street, was fatally injured when she ran into a car driven by Dr. B. B. Smith of 901 West Ninth Street at Richmond and Cutter Streets yesterday. The child, who was on a wagon tail with other girls, fell after the horn, was taken to City Hospital with a fractured skull. Witnesses say the accident was unavoidable and Dr. Smith is not to blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Stern
Cutter Street
City Hospital
B. B. Smith
West Ninth Street
Richmond
Cutter Streets
Annie
Patrol No. 4
Embezzlement Charge In Police Court Case
Saul Brunner of First & Brunner clothing firm filed a war rant in Police Court accusing Alphonse C. Nodler of embezzling 275 dollars. Nodler, 28, a former bookkeeper from St Bernard, was discharged a day earlier. Brunner alleges forged checks unknown culprit, and suspects Nodler may be in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul Brunner
First & Brunner
Alphonse C. Nodler
St. Bernard
Nodler
Brunner
St. Louis
City Hall Notes On Discharge Request And Weed-Cutting Authority
Clerk Jackson of the House of Refuge was granted a medical leave of absence and may return when health improves. The power to order weed cutting along sidewalks in front of residences lies with the Board of Public Service, per Acting City Solicitor Morrill, who cites an amendment that overrides prior statements and prevails over the statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
House of Refuge
Service Board
Board of Public Service
Morrill
Salvation Army Officers Meet Mayor in City Office
Major Richards and Captain Bates, heading the local Salvation Army division, visited Mayor Markbreit at his office yesterday. The mayor pledged his goodwill to their relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Richards
Salvation Army
Captain Bates
Markbreit
Army
Valves Targeted as Thief Tries to Steal Repair Valve
Su perintendent Hiller of the Water Works found a damaged air cock in a 36 inch main from Third Street Reservoir. The thief’s wrenching attempt could have flooded the pit and endangered the robber’s life if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Street
Hiller
Probate Court Appoints Several Estate Administrators
In probate court yesterday administrators were named for multiple estates. John W. Brown named executor for Jane B. Brown valued at 10000 personal and 4500 realty. Louisa Stone named executrix for Charles H. Stone valued 5200. Alvin F. Gould appointed administrator of Anna Gould estate valued 2000. William W. Smith named administrator for Harriet G. Moore estate valued 4000. Will of P J Neville leaves wife all property including residence on Chinese person street and factory at 630 Reedy street with power to divide among children. Ge or Grieshaber will leaves everything to wife. estate appraised 1500. Patrolman William H. Dixon sued for 1000 damages by Edward Murphy for alleged incident and battery. Murphy laid up nine days after stubbed toe June 28. Dennis Burns fined by Mayor Alexander Squibb of Delhi for running an electric street car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane B. Brown
John W. Brown
Louisa Stone
Charles H. Stone
Alvin F. Gould
Anna Gould
William W. Smith
Harriet G. Moore
P. J. Neville
Celestial Street
Reedy Street
Second National Bank
George Grieshaber
Patrolman
Edward Murphy
Bates & Meyer
William H. Dixon
Dennis Burns
Alexander Squibb
Delhi
Village driver appeals speeding case to Common Pleas
Burns appeals a speeding conviction to the Court of Common Pleas claiming there was no evidence his car traveled unlawfully fast beyond fifteen miles per hour in the village yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Burns
Wife Seeks Alimony in Suit Against John T. Colling
Katharine Colling sues for alimony after a December 1906 marriage claim of insults and humiliation. She left him citing nights out and neglect, suffering mental anguish and weight loss, asking for support from his salary. Margaret Grob files for absolute divorce from Edward Grob, alleging long abuse and a recent choking incident, with two children to support. Divorces granted to Jennie Sweeney, Elizabeth Fisher, and Cariotta Blake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katharine Colling
John T. Colling
Margaret Grob
Edward Grob
Cumminsville
Jennie Sweeney
William Sweeney
Elizabeth Fisher
William Fisher
Cariotta Blake
P. M. Blake
Citizens' National Bank Seeks Duplicate Bond Issuance
In Superior Court Citizens' National Bank sues the Sinking Fund Trustees to force issuance of a duplicate of Bond No. 649 for the park extension and to recover matured interest. The bank claims a missing $500 park pond is the bank’s property, destroyed by mistake, with security requested against future reappearance. Also reports on Machinery Sales Company assets totaling 29,053.50 with 6,075 good accounts and 8,802 doubtful. machinery stock valued at 10,489.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ National Bank
Sinking Fund
Citizens’ National
Bank
Dayton Grocer Swartwout Files Bankruptcy Petition
Albert Swartwout of Swartwout & Heindel in Dayton Ohio filed for bankruptcy stating assets of 188.64 and liabilities of 767.60. W R Thrall, receiver for the defunct Charles E Bultman Company, sought court permission to sell firm office furniture in the Herschede Building. Judge Thompson granted the permit. S Stanley Marshall of Kentucky filed suit against Cincinnati Traction Company for 10200 alleging injuries from a fall near Florence avenue and Farrell's Court that may be permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Swartwout
Dayton
Swartwout & Heindel
W. R. Thrall
Charles E. Bultman
United States
Herschede Building
Thompson
S. Stanley Marshall
Kentucky
Cincinnati Traction Company
Florence Avenue
Farrell's Court
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Carthage
Maxton
M. Hill
Courin
Little John
Art Hall
H. Ansted
Mazeppa
Walter Ferguson
Xenia
J. H. Shields
Madisonville
Albert Day
Newtown
John Cornish
Solomon Ferris
Blue Ash
Blanche Durham
George Diegritz
Fred
Mt. Healthy
O. Friend
J. T. Conger
Hartwell
George & Allen
Henry Schwarz
Norwood
Cincinnati Horse and Mule Exchange Company
W. C. Atherton
Hamilton
George Brady
Alry
W. C. Field
Stockton
Cliff Todd
Montgomery
Wendel Etch
Carte
Dr. Burkhardt
Reading O
J. B. Ryland
Reading
A. L. Parker
M. ” “Ross
Felicity
Mrs. G. Brady
Mr. Airy
H. V. Heywood
Goshen
H. Surface
Waynesville
Wendel Eich
Louisé Zumkeller
N. H. Jennings
Northside
R. A. Hall
L. P. Warman
A. B. Sleer
Trenton
N. J
Mary Johnson
Jesland
D. J. C. Cadwallader
W. J. Lucius
Ivy Rthage
Ralph Gresham Norwood
W. H. Seeger
Arthur Lowe
G. W. Helwig
Post
Post Cereal Company, Limited
Battle Creek, Mich
New York
the Hims & Woepke Co
Main Street
Ibe Hims & Doepke Co
Bultman
Florist
Mrs. Fannan
Steamboat District
Common Pleas Court
Local Financial Institution
Child
Machine
City Hall Notes
VALVE
Probate Court
McAlpin
Copenhagen
Maryland Casualty Co
Skiff & CO
Commercial Tribune Building
Superior Court
United States Court
Dayton Grocery Concern
Queen City Coal Co
J. & C. Fischer
W. G. Woodmansee Piano CO
West Fourth Street
Bismarck Cafe Mercantile Library
Metropolitan Service
the Hammertiel Tribune
Avoca Park
Sycamore
Coney ‘Teri
Broadway
Froehlich
Eleanor A. Bain
Wormwood
Heucksniss
Sam
BUNCO
Arizona
Hamilton CO
Cook
Clark
Queen City
Fountain Square
Dilger
Arnaldo
Leopards
Oneida
the Mystic
Virginia Belle
Geo. Yeoman
Sears Smith& Nixon
Yarn Gate
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