Regrading Equity Pooled Tobacco Sparks Price Shakeup
The Burley Branch of the Society of Equity orders regrading of tobacco to adjust prices. Official grader Joe Walton cut six hundred hogsheads by two to four cents, aiming to shift from sixteen cents to twelve or fourteen. Growers had demanded real money as moving tobacco faltered amid faulty earlier grading.
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Burley
Society of Equity
Joe Walton
Walton
Winchester
American Tobacco Company
Germer 15 Held in County Jail and Court Appearance
Otto Germer, capitalist and promoter, was arrested Monday at the St Nicholas Hotel on fraud charges and later charged with disorderly conduct. He faced Judge Levy in Police Court but the case was continued to August 27. he remained jailed without bonds as he awaited a bondsman. The St Nicholas managers denied receiving a telegram from McCormick Bros. claiming Germer’s check would be honored.
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Otto Germer
St. Nicholas Hotel
Germer
House
Wappenstein
Central Station
Judge Levy
Charles Roth
St. Nicholas
McCormick Bros., Bankers
New York City
Banking House
Kansas City Oiling Parks Cheaper Now Says Report
The city reports that the prior Board of Public Service overspent on park roadway Oiling. The present Park Commission audit finds oiling costs about one and a half cents per square yard versus five and a half under the old administration, indicating alleged economy was extravagant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Service
Dota City
Morrill
Park Commission of
Kansas City
Democratic
Found Dead in Cellar Near Clifton and Calhoun
John Beyer, 58, of 322 West McMillan Street, was found dead at the foot of cellar steps in Jacob Riehle’s saloon at Clifton Avenue and Calhoun Street yesterday morning by William Jockey. An ugly head wound was noted. Beyer was in the saloon Monday night. authorities believe he fell and fatally injured himself. Coroner Cameron is investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beyer
McMillan Street
Jacob Riehle
Clifton Avenue
Calhoun Street
William Jockey
Beyer
Cameron
Nervine advertised as best restorative for nerve exhaustion
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as the best remedy for nervous exhaustion and sleeplessness. It promises renewed strength and vigor with calm nerves and better sleep, noting a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails and listing Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milés
Conservation League of America Formed With Backing
Representative Joseph E. Ransdell announces the creation of the Conservation League of America through the National Rivers and Harbors Congress. Roosevelt Bryan and Taft approve. Walter L. Fisher leads the effort to secure state and federal conservation legislation during the campaign.
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Joseph E. Ransdell
Louisiana
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
J. F. Ellison
Congress
Ransdell
Conservation League of America
Roosevelt
William J. Bryan
William H. Taft
Walter L. Fisher
Chicago
League
Water Works Push to Complete Pumping Plant
Acting Chief Engineer Benzehberg urged no delay in testing the pumping machinery. Water Works Commissioners approved his demand and ordered a formal notice to force contractor acceleration. Michael Kelly, a River Pumping Station watchman, was discharged amid council objection.
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Benzehberg
Benzenberg
Service Board
Water Works Commissioners
Merchants To Be Entertained At Zoo Outing
About fifteen special cars will convey Cincinnati Traveling Salesmen's Association members and guests to the Eden Park Zoo for an evening event. They will line up on Sixth Street at 5 30 receiving passengers and travel via Avondale to Shillito Avenue, Eden Park, and the Zoo. Supper at 6 will be followed by speeches by W B Melish H A Buckner and T W Allen. Over four hundred attendees planned. women chaperoned by a committee of Mesdames Buckner Norton Hesse McDonald Schaefer Cook Rice Cason Frank Schoolfield.
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Cincinnati Traveling Salesmen’s Association
Zoological’ Garden
Sixth Street
W. B. Melish
H. A. Buckner
T. W. Allen
Cincinnati
Harry Buckner
J. M. Norton
D. Hesse
Samuel McDonald
J. C. Schaefer
George Cook
Joseph M. Rice
James Cason
M. A. Frank
W. A. Schoolfield
Miss McCalmont Case Dismissed After Court Spat
Miss Erma McCalmont faced a hearing before United States Commissioner Adler on anonymous letters to families in College Hill. Witnesses testified about handwriting, but the case was dismissed as evidence contradicted and inconsistent.
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Erma McCalmont
United States
Adler
College Hill
Post Office
John E. Hennen
Hosford
Miss McCalmont
McCalmont
Albert E. Burnett
Edward Ritchie
McPherson
Pats
William G. Pengelly
Columbus
Stand
Divorce suit claims wife must pay rent and support
Lena Grimm of Madisonville sues Gustav Grimm for divorce alimony and child custody alleging years of forced boarding house duties profits used to support family and him plus eight dollars monthly for lodging she alleges his nightly yelling damaged her business and patrons. Judge Pile Pueger presiding.
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Gusindes Cross & Luerbert
Kan
Whiting
Elizabeth Magpee Whiting
Ana
Sen
Boone County
Charles
Packs
McKenzie
Mary McKenzie
Robert
Mary
Elizabeth
Henrietta
M. C. Lykins
Joann Tunning
John Tunning
Clare, Dickerson & Clayton
Thomas Clifford
Lulu Clifford
George C. Biehle
G. Albert Rummel
Josie Krizer
Jacob Krizer
Pfleger
Sparks
Lena Grimm
Gustav Grimm
Madisonville
Web Terfere
Pile Pueger i
Getaen
Infringement of Trade Mark Alleged in Injunction Suit
Jacob Geier sues The Hamburger Geier Company for damages and a restraining order over alleged trade mark infringement on a cigar brand said to be the Paper Dollar Club. Judge Spiegel grants temporary restraining order pending hearing. M C Lykins for plaintiff. Anna Parsons sues Dennis O Callaghan for 400 dollars claiming a loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Geier
Hamburger- Geier
Geler
Spiegel
M. C. Lykins
Anna Parsons
Bridget Fleming
Dennis O'Callaghan
O’callaghan
Probate filings reveal multiple wills and estates
Probate court records show Luther Parker and Louisa Parker wills with life interest for the husband and division among three sons, John Henry Star wold will distributions to St Aloysius Society and Brothers of St Francis Institute for Boys, and Otto Steinbreacher appointing his wife executrix. Additional estates include Henry Hardenback and Rebecca Meyer. Applications to administer estates are listed for several individuals with varying estate values.
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Luther Parker
Louisa A. Parker
Spring Grove Cemetery
Alfred B. Parker
Harry C. Parker
Frank G. Parker
John Henry Starwold
Phillippena Steinbreacher
Henry H. Hardeback
Rebecca Meyer
Anthony J. Sturwold
John H. Sturwold
Theresa Lied
Injunction Sought Against Salvation Army Rescue Home
A proposed injunction suit targets the Salvation Army to halt establishing a rescue home at the Bohm homestead on Auburn Avenue. Attorney Aaron Ferris contends the home would injure children’s morals and reduce nearby property values. Judge Pfleger set a morning hearing after delaying action to notify Salvation Army attorneys.
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Salvation Army
Bohm
Auburn Avenue
Aaron Ferris
Pfleger
Ferris
Steamboat Queen City Libeled as Action Moves Forward
United States court proceedings concern libel against the steamboat Queen City with creditors listed including Queen City Marine Railway Company Consolidated Boatstore Company and others seeking various sums. A stay of proceedings was granted and bankruptcy actions also feature against Lyman Wolf and the Majestic Case assignee.
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Queen City
United States
Queen City Marine Railway Company
Consolidated Boatstore Company
Michael F. Kennan
F. Adamson
Boat Supply Depot
George Story
Thomas Cahill
Stephens
Lincoln & Stephens
Covington Savings Bank and Trust Company
James A. Brownfield
Harry D. Brown
Majestic
Cincinnati Traction Company
Circuit Court of Appeals
Susan E. Austin
Elberon Avenue
Lyman Wolf
Middletown
Nelson Williams
E. H. Frechtling Company
F. P. Sayler
George Rupp & Co
Hamilton
G. W. Denton & Co
Chicago
Morehead & Co
Bultman Company
Adoption of Child by Benjamin Malott Authorized
A county records filing shows Mr and Mrs Ernest Levi surrender custody of Gladys age two to Benjamin Malott until she reaches adulthood. Parents retain visiting rights and ten day possession periods. Malott commits to provide a proper home including care, food clothing and education within his means.
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County Recorder
Ernest Levi
Gladys
Benjamin Malott
City Hall Notes Highlight Weekly Death Toll And City Briefs
Health Officer Brown reported 139 deaths for the week up from 92 last week and 117 in the same week last year. Mayor Markbreit accepted an AME Church conference invitation to address delegates on September 16. A plan to build a House of Refuge as a boys farm was revived after receiving a land-offer letter from H S Worthington near Cleves, referred to the committee of the whole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Markbreit
Allen Tempie
A. M. E. Church
H S
Worthington
Service Board
Cleves
Health officers and milk cases drive police court trial
Board of Health action on stop feeding milk leads to continuance options. Milkmen charged for stop fed milk surrender. six cases awaiting Police Court. Dr. Hagen defends slop feed as nutritious if sanitation is maintained and demands bacteriological testing.
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Brown
Board of Health
Morrill
Herman Cellarius
Clifton Springs
Esterkamp
Hamilton County Dairymen’s Association
Stewart Hagen
Health Department
Weighing Bureau Dispute Split Among Grain Men
Grain men at the Chamber of Commerce confront ongoing trouble with the weighing bureau. A five member committee led by O G Fetter and others aims to separate the bureau from grain elevators and have weighing fees cover expenses. A second, unnamed committee was formed after a limited meeting, as some claim the process is too slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
O. G. Fetter
C. C. Skinner
F. F. Collins
H. W. Brown
Charles Schmidt
Health Officer debunks red milk recall rumor
Health Officer Brown denied claims that condemned milk is red-dyed and sold to ice cream makers. He said carmine amounts would upset consumers and most impure milk is dumped into sewers, calling the story false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern
Brown
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Maigt
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T. G. McCalmont
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J. W. Liming
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Covington
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Clifton
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Mt. Healthy
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Tisen & C c
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Ohio
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Iisen & Co
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Youghiogheny
Guy
N. W. Cor
4Th and Walnut
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Fountain Square
Walnut
Chicker Erins & C. Fischer and Others
W. G. Woodmansee Piano CO
West Fourth Street
Bismarck Cafe Mercantile Library
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Finest Ladies
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Westwood Cars
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George Evans
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Columbia
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Madcaps
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Armstrong & Verne
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Yorke
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Lew Fields
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Nome
the Whistler
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