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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1908

Page

8

Battle Over Whisky Branding Resumes in Court

Government and distillers prepare for renewed testimony in United States Court before Judge Thompson. Key witnesses include Prof M A Scovell and Prof Harvey Wiley detailing differences between genuine whisky and imitation products colored with caramel.

Internal Revenue United States Thompson McPherson Harvey Washington Wiley Washington Internal ‘Revenue Department Marge M. A. Scovell University of Internal Revenue Department Wiley Washington, D. C

Merchants Gather For Cincinnati Outing At Zoological Garden

About six to eight hundred merchants from Ohio Indiana Illinois and Kentucky will attend the Cincinnati Traveling Salesmen Association and Merchants and Manufacturers Association event at the Zoological Garden on August 26. Speakers include either Mayor Markbreit or Vice Mayor Galvin. The event promises meals fireworks music and speeches to showcase Cincinnati as the premier market within a thousand miles. Two entertainments will cost several thousand dollars and exceed initial estimates, with the Finance Committee pursuing funds to avoid a deficit after the affair.

Ohio Indiana Illinois Kentucky Cincinnati Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association Zoological Garden Markbreit Galvin

River Gauge Ready For Use At Weather Office

The Ohio River gauge, installed to inform Forecaster Bassler of river stage and changes, measures shifts to hundredths of a foot. Connected to the Covington Cincinnati bridge pier, it will be inactive until the river reaches 18 feet but should prove useful with rain.

Bassler Ohio River Covington and Cincinnati

Court Accepts Indiana Requisition For Davis Prisoner Transfer

California detective failed to seize George or William Davis as Indiana authorities moved fast reclaiming the prisoner by requisition. Judge Swing honored the Indiana request, noting the Indiana paper called for George Davis while the California case cited William Davis. Davis, wanted in New Albany for grand larceny, was handed to Indiana officers after the writ of habeas corpus by Davis’s attorney.

Los Angeles Cal George Davis California Joseph Hosick Indiana Hosick Millikin Crawford Judge Swing Columbus Davis Finn William Davis William H. Roose C. A. Sittason New Albany Ind Swing Harold Kapp Kapp

Harding 13 Still Missing in Ohio Insurance Scandal

In a series of court actions creditors seek an involuntary bankruptcy for Edward C. Harding. Receiver appointed to seize his books and properties after shortages cited at 8000 to 30000 dollars with debts owed to Pelican Insurance Westchester Fire Providence Washington and others. Harding last seen at Business Men's Club August 17. detectives traced movements to Dayton and Hamilton.

E. C. Harding Pelican Insurance Company Harding Dayton Hamilton William E. Galloway Pennsylvania Home Building Company Westchester Fire Insurance Company Guy Kennedy Milford Home Building Company W. W. Prather Mente Westchester Fire Insurance Cmpany H. D. Gatch The H. E. Engelhardt Herman Julia Hapner A. Reece William Galloway Reece Joseph Claude Ohio Business Men's Club Edward C. Harding United States Western Assurance Company Providence- Washington Insurance Company Westchester Mr. Galloway Providence- Washington Western Company Clermont County Thompson W.B. Mente P. A. Reece

Woman Seeks Divorce Over Husband Drinking Issue

Julia Reiley of 2289 Vine street sues John F. Reiley for divorce alleging habitual drunkenness since 1899 and abuse of her and stepchildren. They own a tailor shop at the residence with most property bought by her. Judge Swing orders restraint on disposing interest. case and alimony to be determined. Rodney Hallam withdraws divorce suit after reconciling with Susan B. Hallam.

Julia Reiley Vine Street Suly John F. Reiley Swing Reiley

Thinnes Leaves Estate to Widow with Assets Divided Among Heirs

Probate report notes Nicholas Thinnes leaving his entire estate to his wife Margaretha with the remainder to be shared equally by eight children: Nicholas Michael Peter John Margaretha William George Josephina. Applications to administer estates filed include Samus 8S. Church, Harry Clay Taylor at 3500, Emma Fisher Norrstrom, Carl H. Norrstrom, and Friedrich Heinrich Waehaus.

Nicholas Thinnes Margaretha Thinnes Nicholas Michael Peter John Margaretha William George Josephina Samus Church Harry Clay Taylor Emma Fisher Norrstrom Carl. H. Norrstrom Friedrich Heinrich Waehaus

Blind member Harry Jeffries honored at railway smiths gathering

The International Association of Railway Master Blacksmiths presented Louisville native Harry Jeffries with a gold headed cane during yesterday's session at the Grand Hotel. More than 250 members and guests were present as discussions on craft topics followed the ceremony. The group toured Ludlow shops to view thermit welding before a Lagoon banquet and plans for next year’s convention were announced.

Harry Jeffries International Association of Railway Master Blacksmiths Grand Hotel Jeffries Louisville Ludlow N. O

Testamentary provisions for wife and children

The will appoints Sophia Waehaus as wife and Ludwig Bruns as executor. If Sophia survives the testator, estate to her if she outlives him. if she dies first, legacy goes to his children equally. Executors named are the wife and her brother.

Sophia Waehaus Testator Ludwig Bruns

Creditors Seek Bankruptcy for Harrison Drug Firm Dunn

Creditors of George L. Dunn doing business as Dunn Drug Company in Harrison petition in U S Court for bankruptcy and appointment of a receiver. Claims list includes Stein-Gray Drug $217 Bauer Ice Cream $147 Voige & Winter $57 Moos Co $47 Willenberg Toy $05 A C Fry $65. no receiver yet. Also George Mott of Urbana seeks bankruptcy with debts $1 672 and assets $1 058.

George L. Dunn Harrison Dunn Drug Company United States B. T. Archer Stein-Gray Drug Company Bauer Ice Cream and Baking Company Voige & Winter Company J. B. Moos Willenberg Toy Company A. C. Fry George Mott Urbana Norfolk & Western Railroad Company Rulania Massie Thompson James Bees Howell Wate Bolan

Mullin Proposes City Advisory Board Plan for Galveston

Councilman Michael Mullen backs adopting the Galveston plan with an elected council and a 24 member advisory board to handle local needs. He estimates a $20,000 yearly budget and favors mayoral appointment of board members to tackle canal, sewer, and riverfront issues.

Michael Mullen Mullen Cincinnati

Georgian Makes Black Passenger Give Up Seat

A Cincinnati streetcar incident involved B Henry Martin of Savannah georgia ordering a Black man to surrender a seat to a white woman. After a confrontation in which blows were exchanged, police detained Henry Major Williams and Benjamin Knox for disorderly conduct amid a crowd at Central Station. Henry was released on bond.

Fifth and Walnut Streets Martin B. Henry Savannah Cincinnati Mason and Dixon Hne Henry Heisterman Sixth Major Williams East Eighth Street Benjamin Knox George Street Williams Knox Central Station

Map Showing Ten Year Inroads of Consumption Exhibit

Dr B F Lyle superintendent of the Branch Hospital presented a public exhibition map to the Board of Public Service. The map traces ten years of consumption victims in the city, highlighting devastation in dense tenement districts and heavily populated black neighborhoods along the riverfront in the Silver Moon area.

B. F. Lyle Branch Hospital Board of Public Service River Front Silver Moon

Taxpayers and Business Groups Clash Over Harrison Viaduct Rental

Two letters to the Board of Public Service present opposing views on leasing the Harrison avenue viaduct to the traction company. The Taxpayers' Association calls $1,500 yearly rent too low and notes potential city costs, while West Cincinnati Business Association praises the bargain. A joint committee will pursue the issue.

Board of Public Service Taxpayers’ Association West Cincinnati Business Association Harrison Avenue Traction ‘Company Business Men’s Club Business Men's Club

City Hall Notes On Streets Damages And Disciplinary Actions

Business firms petitioned the Board of Public Service about Richmond street west from Freeman avenue citing heavy factory district traffic. The board sent the complaint to Superintendent Shipley for immediate action. Attorney Dennis J. Ryan filed a $1500 damage claim for Mrs. Kate B. Nagel after she reportedly tripped on a stake in Sycamore street north of Liberty. City officials referred it to the City Engineer and City Solicitor. Fireman Robert Grear faces Mayor Markbreit after alleged abusive language to a superior and absence from duty. Workhouse release notices listed Jacob Robinson William Odor J R Harvey and Charles Stein for assorted offenses.

Board of Public Service Richmond Street Freeman Avenue Shipley Dennis J. Ryan Kate B. Nagel Service Board Sycamore Street Liberty Pardon Board Jacob Robinson William Odor Assenbte and Battery J. R. Harvey Charles Stein

Editor's Mother Harriet S Whallon Dead

Mrs Harriet S Whallon aged 87 died Wednesday in Wyoming Ohio at the residence of her son Rev E P Whallon former editor of The Western Christian Advocate Funeral services are at the Rev Dr Whallon home at 3 this afternoon and the remains go to Chicago for interment

Harriet S. Whallon Wyoming E. P. Whallon Western Christian Advocate Dr. Whallon Chicago

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