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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
8
Superintendent Fehrenbatch summarized findings before the Board of Public Service after an inquiry into patient complaints about meals at the Branch Hospital. He argues patients brood due to idleness and asserts many assertions by patients are untrue, detailing contrasts with official records.
Mrs. Geo Willis of Albany Oregon suffered organic heart trouble with shortness of breath and severe coughing but reports dramatic improvement after using Miles’ New Heart remedy. She took five bottles and was on the sixth, noting the product’s money back guarantee if not beneficial.
The Hospital Superintendent's report and stenographic exam copies of patients accompany the board’s agenda. Member San Weil of the Service Board holds them for official action to be taken this morning.
Grain men of the Chamber of Commerce met to correct defects in the weighing bureau. The original committee resigned and three new members were added. The new panel includes H. Lee Early W. W. Granger Albert McCullough B. C. Skinner O. G. Fetter H. W. Brown Charles Schmidt and F. F. Collins. They will confer with railroads to seek fair cost arrangements and relieve warehouses. The meeting was harmonious and a report is due at Thursday’s Chamber gathering.
A cablegram from Cincinnati supporters honors Leo Tolstoy on his eightieth birthday naming about fifty signatories led by Daniel Kiefer. The message praises Tolstoy as foe of tyranny and promoter of universal brotherhood while noting his illness and support for Henry George's economic freedom. Signers include Frank Gorman Alfred Henderson Fenton Lawson Gotthard Deutsch Herbert S. Bigelow J. M. Ellers Boris Bogen Thomas Hunt C S Walker O C Rasch Stanley Bowdle and others.
Postmaster Monfort reports a Washington notice stating few local post office employees qualify for the government compensation law. Only the mail bag and lock repair staff are eligible. officials say the act targets navy yards ports and government plants. The government seeks prompt reporting of all work related accidents.
Officials from the United States Court Sons of Veterans and Masonic bodies join missing details for the funeral of U S Marshal Benjam Bromwell. The service will be held Saturday afternoon at Sprite Grove Cemetery chapel. Bromwell was highly regarded by friends and colleagues during his long illness.
Attorney A. E. Painter will relocate from Cincinnati to Greene Nevada with his family to pursue mining interests. He plans to depart early in September and establish a permanent residence there.
Delegates at the National Convention of Coopers voted down a resolution to pursue economic and political goals but approved raising J A Cable's secretary salary and increasing his bond from 1500 to 15000. Reports from officers were adopted as the day closed with a possible adjournment looming. Delegates took an outing to Coney Island last night.
Acting City Solicitor Morrill announces warrants for arrest of thirty six additional milkmen over violations of state slop feeding laws. Milk dealers seek grace to change supply sources while distillery owner Squibbs requests no prosecution until alternative milk shipping is arranged. Tomorrow morning police court will hear first cases.
Two Hastern avenue residents Charles Clausen and Gilbert Robinson escaped death when their rowing boat crossed the path of the steamer Island Queen yesterday. The boat was upset as the steamer neared, but the men clung to an overturned skiff until shore rescuers arrived. They had been fishing when they failed to notice the oncoming ship and only reacted after the pilot whistled. Several pounds of fish were returned to the water.
Internal Revenue Department reports July 1908 tobacco tax receipts near 4.44 million dollars, rising from the prior year. Gains driven by cigarette and manufactured tobacco output, with totals across all descriptions reaching about 4.44 million dollars.
A federal judge denied a rehearing for Union Distilling Company over branding neutral spirits as imitation whisky. Judge Thompson ruled whisky cannot be made by diluting neutral spirits and aging. imitation branding, not whisky, should be used. The decision grounds insurers and creditors in Harding bankruptcy case, with receiver Meyer appointed and a creditors meeting set next month.
Executors of Leon Van Loo report a balance of 305.11 after receipts of 11480.07 and disbursements of 11785.18 for 1907 to 1908. Estate securities include 11500 Cincinnati bonds and 1000 Cincinnati Water Works bonds plus several shares valued at 13267.00. Disbursements include 250 for a dinner at the Cincinnati Art Club per the will. Other notices include sales of First National Bank stock, various wills filed, and appraisals of Henry Clay Taylor and Herman Hiemann estates.
The will directs the estate be divided equally between the two sons. The compromise with the railway company remains undisclosed. The testator's personal estate is valued at $12,500 with Charles Zohler named as executor.
In Common Pleas Court Cincinnati Realty Co sues A O Brown & Co for 416 67 balance of rent on offices at Linton Hotel Building 17 and 19 East Fourth Street for three year lease from October 1 1906 at 6500 yearly rent with August 1 due date and seeks attachment of furniture and fixtures. Also United States Casualty Co sues bondsman C L Greene for 783 70 tied to missing insurance agent Edward C Harding. Walpole sues Rudolph Wurlitzer Co for 25000 damages over alleged malicious arrest for receiving stolen property with acquittal following. Assignment Commissioner Renner sets trial notices due by Sept 12 as October term begins Oct 5.
Charles B E Phillips reports from Godfrey that Councilman Robert J O'Brien's son is making rapid progress in recovery. He is able to sit up and may return to the city within three weeks, though he requires rest due to the seriousness of his condition.
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