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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1908

Page

2

Taft Sherman landslide forecast and campaign setup

The piece notes a predicted Taft and Sherman landslide on the Pacific coast and outlines Republican campaign fund planning led by Chairman Hitchcock. It reports three men appointed to state finance roles in New England and describes coordination with the National Advisory Committee and national treasurer Sheldon. Sherman speaks at Oneida veterans reunion, stressing not a candidacy but camaraderie.

Pacific Taft Sherman Hitchcock New England Seth M. Carter Lewiston John W. Weeks National Committee Executive Committee West Virginia Utica Oneida County Veterans’ Association Summit Park Charles L. Knapp Lowville M. E. Oll Syracuse Wheeler Hart Jamess. Sherman

Fairbanks Offers Services in Indiana Campaign

Vice President Fairbanks offered his services to the Republican State Committee and said he would speak wherever sent. William Hays and Charles Serrit discussed his role with the state headquarters. Fairbanks stressed his eagerness to carry the state for the Republican ticket.

Fairbanks Indianapolis Ind Republican State Committee State Committee William Hays Charles G. Serrit

Real Estate Notes Highlight Local Developments

Clifton Livery plans a new building at Howell and Clifton avenues designed by Edward H. Cornette. Lockland Christian Church plans by Fasse & Reed in Lockland. Max Kay drafts a three story apartment on Powhatan near Rochelle in Corryville for Mrs. August Schmidt. Fredericka Wischmeyer buys a brick residence on Clarion avenue Evanston from B F McLennan for 4800 dollars. Ni L Pierson sells a College Hill lot to Clifford Matz for a modern dwelling.

Clifton Livery and Garage Company Edward H. Cornette Howell Clifton Avenues Clifton Lockland Max Kay Powhatan Street Rochelle Street Corryville Mra August Schmidt Fredericka Wischmeyer Clarion Avenue Evanston B. F. McLennan Ni L. Pierson College Hill Clifford Matz

Real Estate Transfers and Mortgages in Cincinnati Area

Transfer records show A Krieger to Elizabeth Farrell in Lockland and multiple parcels in College Hill and Hyde Park. Various individuals, including George Carpenter and Benjamin Ottoway, execute deeds or leases. mortgages filed include Elizabeth Farrell to George A Krieger and others, while several mortgages canceled are listed for Frederica Krieyer and Yonker to Pleasant Ridge.

Elizabeth Farrell George A. Krieger John G. Fetzer Ohio L. & T Barbara Schimiat Mary Humier Caharene Clifford Matz Antonio Home L B. R Eliz.c. Lyicas Southern’ Ohio L. & T. Company Irs Engecs

New Suits Filed in Common Pleas Court

List of case numbers and parties filed in Common Pleas Court including Coombe v Metcalfe for 1500 and mortgage foreclosure, Leen v Van Veem appeal, Talgehogany Co. v Acme Veneer for account, Evans v Speer appeal, Fritsch executrix v Fritsch administrator for 232, Cincinnati Realty Co. v Brown for 416.67 rent, United States Casualty Co v Greene for 783.70, and other attachments and motions.

Harry H. Coombe Evan P Metcalfe W. H. Pugh E. Pugh Thrilla Leen A. W. van Veem Muller D.C The Talgehogany Company Acme Veneer and Company Howard & Bakey Marguerite Evans Wallace Speer Squire Smedes Anna Fritsch Executrix George F." Fritsch I B George F Superior Court United States Casualty Company Va C. J. Greene Thomas H. Darby

New Jersey Leader Calls Atlantic City Saturnalia of Vice

The New Jersey executive denounces Atlantic City as a Saturnalia of Vice in a proclamation, suggesting tough actions. The remarks imply use of force or troops, and frame the resort as a center of vice for political gain.

New Jersey

Farmers Lived to Be Laid Bare Personal Habits

The text presents a study of farmers lives and their personal habits, describing routines, social norms, and behaviors observed among agricultural workers. It notes how daily practices reflect broader rural culture and community dynamics.

Night Rider district clash as soldiers flee arrest

Hopkinsville dispatch reports two Kentucky militiamen Carl Meacham and W R Brashear were shielded from arrest by Captain Winfree after being accused of breaking into a sealed car for whisky. Civil authorities protest removal of the men, while Major Bassett orders protection and a military inquiry into the allegations.

Commercial Tribune Hopkinsville Carl Meacham W. R. Brashear Guthrie Winfree E. B. Bassett Western Division of Kentucky Logan County Bassett Night Rider

Rhinock Fight Feared After Democratic Nomination Victory

In Covington and Newport opponents claim Rhinock spent far beyond pledged limits to win the Sixth Kentucky District Democratic nomination. They cite irregularities in Carroll and Kenton counties, note officers replaced before the vote, and say many Democrats will back Republican John R Inglis in the fall. A mass convention is set for September 12 to nominate fall candidates.

Joseph 4. Rhinock Congress Kentucky Rhinock Covington Carroll County Cleary Plliston Nadand Carroll County Committee Arthur Rouse McInerny Ludlow Mac Craig John R. Inglis Inglis Huiston Kenton County Boone Block Walton Boone County Rhimock

Governor Seeks Special Session Over Atlantic City Liquor Law

Governor Fort weighs calling a special session of the Legislature to enforce liquor laws in Atlantic City amid Sunday selling, with options including creating a state license revocation board or impeachment of county and city officials. The issue has percolated in New Jersey politics for years since the Bishops law of 1906.

Trenton N. J Fort Atlantic City Atlantic County State Senate New Jersey

Governor's Proclamation Warns of Enforcing State Law

The Governor cites affidavits alleging liquor sold on Sundays in Atlantic City by jurors and officials who refuse enforcement. He proposes militia action or an extraordinary legislative session to enforce laws and remove delinquent officers, urging public support to decide if laws will be obeyed.

Sea Girt N. J James C. Steelman William Reeves Winters Harrys. Graff Anthony N. Fuffy W. S. Stafford Atlantic City

Fire Engineers Hear Archibald Addresses at Columbus

In Columbus Ohio the International Association of Fire Engineers heard multiple talks on co operation between fire departments and underwriters and on modern fireproof schools. Archibald urged stricter gasoline controls and public awareness to curb dangers in tenements and dry cleaning plants.

Columbus International Association of Fire Engineers Fillmore Tyson Louisville Fires Illustrated Greeley V. Curtis New York H. K. Harding Bay City Mich H. F. Magee Dallas Texas J. J. McMahon Erie J. A. Archibald Cincinnat Fred Morrison Watertown

Reverend Dr Donald Mackay Dies in Union Station

The Rev Donald Sage Mackay D D LL D president of the general synod of the Reformed Church of America died suddenly in Portland Missouri Union Station on his way to Blue Hill. He was in ill health for over a year and was accompanied by his wife and associate pastor Rev A Hageman. Born in Glasgow in 1863 he led the Collegiate Church of St Nicholas New York where President Roosevelt attended services.

Portland Donald Sage Mackay New York General Synod of the Reformed Church of America Union Station Blue Hill Mackay St. Nicholas Roosevelt Helen Gotld Russell Sage Ir. Mackay Helen Smith J. Gregory Smith St. Albans A. Hageman Dr. Mackay Glasgow

Building Permits For Homes And Office Building

Three two and one half story brick residences on Bruce avenue near Pitts avenue owned by A M Bell. A two and one half story brick residence on Dexter avenue opposite Atn wood owned by Judge L J Hackney. An east Sixth Street nine story brick terra cotta and steel office building owned by George Gerke. A one story brick veneered church at Hopple and Sidney for the Missionary Society of M B.

Bruce Avenue Pitts Avenue A. M. Bell Cost Ben Ac Selyth Dexter Avenue Atnwood L. J. Hackney Ease Sixth Street George Gerke Hopple Sidney Ee

Notable Names List From Local Notices

Benjamin H Beery Florence Monahan Pi Harland Conover Eva Smith appear in a local notice. The fragment references several individuals tied to civic or social matters within the community archive.

Benjamin H. Beery Florence Monahan Pi Harland Conover Eva Smith Cin

Squire Childress Dies After Inquest Shock

Magistrate Squire T. J. Childress collapsed moments after viewing the body of an unknown railway victim in Erlanger. He died of heart failure as doctors cited shock from the inquest scene. Two other laborers were injured by a train, one identified as Homer Brown, and hospitalized.

Cincinnati Southern Railroad Erlanger T. J. Childress Childress H. G. Blanton Undertaker Blanton Blanton Drs. Slater Blackerby Childres Squire” Childress Kenton County Lexington Pike Hilanger Rome Respess W. P. McLaughlin Homer Brown Brown Cincinnati

Bellevue council awards water franchise to Ernst and associates

Bellevue Kentucky council backed a $6 per year meter rate water franchise for James C. Ernst and associates over a $10 bid by J. C. Ellerhorst. Geiger opposed, demanding voter input after fall elections, but the motion failed 6 to 2. A police dismissal petition and coal-supply bid were also discussed.

Bellevue James C. Ernst and Associates J. C. Ellerhorst Geiger Samuel Clark Arnold Dresserhouse N. Funken

Tailor Challenges Marriage License In Fraud Claim

Frank Schmidt of Twelfth street and Garrard avenue questioned County Clerk Yates about a license issued to Theresa Schmidt of Covington and William Sherd of Cincinnati. He says his daughter, 16, was at home when the license was issued and vanished Wednesday night. he suspects another woman posed as his daughter to obtain it and knows the woman’s married status. Officials cannot determine the minister who reportedly performed the ceremony.

Indiana New Albany Jeffersonville Hall Stevens Kate Dean Lyon Caldwell Crittenden Louisville Kentucky Walter Krone Lyon County Law Or Order League Lucy Rice West Jefferson Street Frank Schmidt Twelfth Street Garrard Avenue Trevor Street Yates Theresa Schmidt Covington Wiliam Sherd Cincinnati Schmidt

Saloon license granted to Main street keeper

A. C. Needles, long seeking a Main street saloon license, won approval from the Board of Aldermen in a unanimous vote. Ordinances were passed levying taxes for Greenup street and Seventh street improvements with cement sidewalks and Letitia street work. An ordinance approving about $6,159.25 to cover claims was also adopted.

A. C. Needles Main Street Greenup Street Nineteenth Street Wallace Avenue Seventh Street Scott Street Garrard Avenue Letitia Street William Corporation Streets Ing

Break into a House on Scott Street Reported

Burglars entered 430 Scott Street while William White was away. They forced a rear door and ransacked the house top to bottom without being detected. Mrs White and her daughter found the damage and reported the robbery to police. White works as a twitchman in the B and O yards.

William White Scott Street

Missing Ohio River infant found dead near Covington

A two weeks old female infant was found decomposed along the Ohio River at the foot of Philadelphia street Covington by Mrs Virginia of 277 West Third street. Magistrate James Farrell fixed bail at 5 dollars and ordered the body taken to Donny Brothers' morgue.

Ohio River Philadelphia Street Covington Virginia West Third Street James Farrell Dony Brothers

Property transfers listed for several parcels and owners

The record outlines multiple property transfers including Mary and Joseph Hayes to Thomas J Walsh Lot 7 in Loos & Floress subdivision and Jennie M Hinkey to George Berling with 140 by 44 feet in area avenue. Additional transfers involve Florence Crigler to George B Engel Lots 73 74 75 and J L Crigler to George E Ensel Lots 71 72 in Fa Mitchell.

Mary Joseph Hayes Thomas J. Walsh Loos & Floress Art Covington Aleve Ces Jennie M. Hinkey George Berling Area Avenue Florence Crigler George B. Engel Mitchell Henry Barabara Dannenbauer Cotagr J. L Blanche Crigler George E." Ensel Fa Mitchell Hagemeyer Ree E. Brahe William Gerhauser al Ee

Real estate transfers in Dayton and Jamestown additions

Transaction list shows Henry Ferguson transferring to Rufus Weaver a lot at Cley and Fifth Streets in Dayton. Om of Dayton sells to H Speth Lots 20 and in Jamestown addition in Dayton. EB A Weber Company transfers to John G Jones Lot 12 in Chalfonte Place sub in Highlands.

Henry Ferguson Rufus Weaver Cley and Fifth Streets Dayton H. Speth Jamestown One EB. A. Weber Company John G. Jones Chalfonte Place Highlands

Newport Board Tackles State Control Of Assessments

City Solicitor Baker urged the Newport Board of Aldermen that the State Board of Valuation and Assessments now fully controls corporation franchise assessments. A resolution authorized the Solicitor to go to Frankfort to plead Newport’s case before the state board. Referred objection and a payment voucher for a Columbus trip were debated. Contracts for workhouse and patrol were awarded to Anton Schuchter. Multiple street improvements were approved and a retaining wall plan for Second street was referred to Public Works. An appropriation of 6720 was adopted.

Baker Newport Board of Aldermen State Board of Valuation and Assessments City Board of Equalization Frankfort State Board Columbus Newport Reusch Forbes Alley Ninth Tenth Orchard Street Eleventh Street C. & Oilroad Cental Avenue Seventh Chestnut Street Brighton Mglowell Sixth Street Patterson Central Avenue Fourth Fifth Public Building Committee Anton Schuchter Second Street Washington Avenue Park Avenue Superintendent of Public Works

Quiet Newport Elopement: Miss Marie Johnson Weds Charles Pardington Jr

Friends of Miss Marie Johnson of Newport and Charles Pardington Jr of Cincinnati were surprised by a Wednesday night quiet wedding in Newport. The ceremony at the Hyde Park home of the groom’s parents followed a license from Deputy Clerk Mospens and was performed by Rev J P Whitehead. An informal reception preceded a Eastbound honeymoon trip.

Marie Johnson Newport Charles Pardington, Jr Cincinnati Marguerite Lamb F. A. Hoecker Hyde Park Mospens J. P. Whitehead Third Presbyterian Church Charles Pardington East

City invites bank bids for deposits

City Treasurer Harry Percival of Covington said he would issue notices to banks inviting bids for the city's deposits next week. The bidding system was started by former Treasurer John L. Beltzer. Percival noted prior high rates justified delaying bids while the money market was weak.

Harry Percival Covington King John L. Beltzer Percival

Shine appointed to Annapolis Naval Academy

Thomas Shine of Covington, son of former Circuit Judge M. T. Shine, has been appointed to the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis. The appointment was arranged through Congressman J. L. Rhi. Shine is a graduate of Covington High School.

Thomas Shine M. T. Shine Covington Annapolis Naval Academy J. L. Rhi Young Shine Igton High School

Local court notes list multiple suits and a mental health commitment

William Stewart by Grace Stewart sues South Covington & Cincinnati Street Railway for 6000 in Kenton Circuit Court over injuries from a fall on a streetcar step. Marjorie Grogs and John Gross sue the same company for 5000 for injuries from a fall on a car step. Theodore Molendyk sues William Skinner and others for 1000 over a damaged fence and flowers. Alsch sues Louis and Elizabeth Nix for 725 on a note. Fannie J. White, 64, deemed unsound and bound for Lakeland Asylum.

William Stewart Grace Stewart South Covington & Cincinnati Street Railway Kenton Glenn & Hutchins Marjorie Grogs John Gross William Skinner James Ireland Scott Newman Sam Theasing Alsch Louis Elizabeth Nix Latonia Building Association Derschin

Owner Killed by Guard After Warning Shots

In Lexington Kentucky on August 27 Orville Hurn a 35 year old farmer from Greenup County was slain in his water melon patch by Ollie Jenkins the guard he had placed there to protect the crop. Hurn had ordered Jenkins to shoot intruders and late at night Hurn entered the patch and Jenkins killed him after not recognizing him. Jenkins was exonerated.

Mississippi Commercial Tribune Louisville Sanford Hall Tom Stevens Lyon County Grand Jury West Jefferson Street Lyon County Hall Stevens Thirteenth Jefferson Streets Kentucky Commonwealth Denny P. Smith Eddyville Grand New Albany Kentucky Courts Caldwell County Ilinois Central Lexington Orville Hurn Greenup County Ollie Jenkins Hurn Jenkins

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