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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1908

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2

Independent Nelson Eyed By Republicans In Sixth Kentucky

Announcement of R W Nelson of Newport as an independent candidate for Congress in the Sixth Kentucky District draws strong approval from Republicans and many Kenton County Democrats critical of Rhinock. In Covington and Kenton County opposition to Rhinock grows as party leaders face defeat records. The Republican Campaign Committee plans a meeting in Covington next week at the Boone Block with nominee John R Inglis in attendance to map strategy.

R. W. Nelson Newport Kentucky Kenton County Joseph L. Rhinock Rhinock Covington Congress Republican Congressional Campaign Committee Boone Block John R. Inglis

Caled Powers Visits Newport on Way to Richmond

Caleb Powers, recently pardoned by the governor, was a Newport visitor yesterday on his way to Richmond Indiana. He met with former jail staff and city officials at the city building and discussed state politics and Taft's prospects.

Caleb Powers Willson Powers Goebel Newport Richmond Ind Bernard Ploeger Ploeger Lohstroh Keslar Taft

Republicans to Hold Convention in Pike Street Hall

In Turner Hall Pike Street Republicans prepare for a mass convention this afternoon to nominate a city and county ticket. County Clerk John C. B. Yates is temporary chairman and A Heckman is temporary secretary. Offices to fill include Commonwealth's Attorney City Clerk three Aldermen six Councilmen six Board of Education members one Magistrate and one Constable.

Turner Hall Pike Street John C. B. Yates A. €. Heckman Commonwealth's Attorney Board of Education

Latonia Taxpayers to Meet on September 4

Rudolph Berli president of the Latonia Taxpayers Association calls a meeting at Latonia Town Hall Friday September 4 to discuss issuing 25000 in bonds to pay city debts and annexation to Covington. The group will also consider auditing city accounts amid bankruptcy reports. Berli says Ernst of Street Railway Co promises streetcar service starting October 1 for Latonia for three months to test viability.

Rudolph Berli Latonia Ernst Street

Investigate Labor Charge On Overman-Schrader Cordage

A council committee was appointed to probe tax exemption requests for raw material and machinery at a portion of the Overman-Schrader Cordage plant. The inquiry follows charges by the Trades and Labor Assembly that the company employs children in its factory.

Overman-Schrader Cordage Company Decker Brames Schramm Brown Ranshaw Trades and Labor Assembly

Two-Headed Kitten At Covington Pharmacy Exhibit

A two headed kitten born yesterday at Druggist E L Pieck's pharmacy at Fifth and Madison in Covington Kentucky attracted attention. The creature is described as a freak of nature with one body and two heads, living only a few hours.

E. L. Pieck Fifth and Madison Streets Covington Pieck

Funeral for Magistrate Chil dress at Erlanger Baptist Church

The funeral for Magistrate T. J. Chilstress who died suddenly while presiding over an inquest into a train death near Erlanger will be held this morning at Erlanger Baptist Church.

T. J. Childress Erlanger Erlanger Baptist Church

Kenton Court Notes

Absence of Police Judge Read led City Attorney Pat Philipps to sit in at Police Court. Maurice Galvin acted as prosecutor for the session. Louis Kidwell was fined 25 dollars for disorderly conduct. Albert Rogers 23 of 109 Pleasant street also fined 25 and jailed 30 days. Robert Wilson bound over to grand jury for promoting delinquency with 300 bond. Edward Fischer bound over for destruction of property bond 500. Theodore Parks sent to Reform School for candy store entering. Lawrence Dallne and Fred Yeager bound over to jury with 500 bond. jailed if not posted.

Read Pat Philipps Internal Revenue Maurice Galvin Galvin Louis Kidwell Albert Rogers Pleasant Street Stephens Robert Wilson Grand Jury Wilson Edward Fischer Theodore Parks Reform School Lawrence Dallne Fred Yeager

Drought Strikes Campbell County Farmers Hard

Campbell County farmers report continued dry weather harming vegetation and corn with thousands of dollars in losses. No rain since early June leaves parched ground and no vegetables or fruit, while cisterns and wells run dry and water must be hauled from the Licking River to water stock. In twenty years the drought has been as severe.

Campbell County Licking River

Dayton Mother Of Nine Children Dies Of Apoplexy

Mrs. Louise Tucker 56 wife of Charles Tucker longtime Dayton resident died at 109 McKinney street from apoplexy, before a doctor could be summoned. She leaves a husband and nine children ages 7 months to 13 years. Coroner Digby ruled death an apoplexy.

Louise Tucker Charles Tucker Dayton, Ky McKinney Street Tucker Digby

Newport Church Notes Feature Sunday Services and Programs

Grace M. E. Church led by Pastor Joseph A. Chapman hosts Sunday school at 9 15 a m and morning worship at 10 46 a m with The Gospel's Challenge Come and See followed by an open air service at 7 p m with live song and special numbers St Mark's English Lutheran under Rev H W Hanshue offers 10 15 a m service and 9 a m Sunday school 6 30 p m Junior League with Jesus Holy Supper Taylor Street Methodist led by Pastor J W Crates conducts 11 a m sermon and 7 30 p m evangelistic service for summer with brief address First Presbyterian with Pastor J P Whitehead morning worship Dorcas The Greatest of These at Central Christian Pastor Charles L Garrison holds 11 a m communion and sermon and 8 p m Essential Features of Religion followed by 7 p m Christian Endeavor"}

Grace M. E Joseph A. Chapman St. Mark's English Lutheran Rev H. W. Hanshue Taylor Street Methodist J. W. Crates First Presbyterian J. P. Whitehead Central Christian Charles L. Garrison Dorcas Christian Endeavor

Newport News in Brief

John Breton a 47 year old Newport resident died yesterday at his home 826 Saratoga street after a lingering illness of consumption. The funeral is planned for Monday morning at St Stephen's Church. Mrs Charles Feldman of 536 Saratoga street suffered a serious accident at home by stepping on a rusty nail. the wound was cauterized to prevent lockjaw. The Council and Aldermen approved a contract with Anton Schuchter to build a modern patrol and work house at the northeast corner of the jail building, expected to start within a week.

John Breton Newport Saratoga Street St. Stephen's Church Charles Feldman Anton Schuchter

Burglary Report At Bellevue Home

Mrs Alice Rand of 2 Van Voast avenue reported burglars entered her Bellevue home yesterday morning and took all edible items. Patrolman Albert Peak resigned yesterday and Chief Leither appointed George Groat as interim replacement until Council acts.

Alice Rand van Voast Avenue Albert Peak Leither George Groat

Campbell County Court Actions Include Estate Suit and Public Sale

In the circuit court Josephine Douba filed suit for a $1200 settlement of her husband’s estate on Sixth street between Lowell and Brighton streets and asked for a master commissioner sale with proceeds divided among seven heirs. James Ashton, facing a bigamy charge, was bound over to the next grand jury under $1000 after waiving examination in Magistrate Hutchinson’s court. bail was not obtained and he was remanded to jail. Enterprise Loan and Building Association and W C Betz as administrator sue Mamie Botts and heirs of Elizabeth Botts asking a master commissioner to determine debts and order sale of Dayton property for distribution to heirs. Frank Webster, arrested Thursday by Detective Morton, was arraigned on loitering charges and sentenced to 30 days in jail. the sentence was suspended on the condition he leave the city.

Josephine Douba Sixth Street Lowell Brighton James Ashton Myrtle Ramsey Ashton Hutchinson Enterprise Loan and Building Association W. C. Betz Mamie Botts Elizabeth Botts Dayton Frank Webster Morton Hawkins

Property transfers on Boott and Craig streets

Mary and Samuel P Haviin transfer 85 by 100 feet on Boott street to Catharine O Connor. B A and Marie Biersack transfer 26 by 100 feet at Nineteenth and Green up streets to J M Hawk. Eva Sane and others transfer 23 by 124 feet on Craig street to Elisabeth Fibbe.

Mary Samuel P. Haviin Ce Oe Catharine O’connor Boott Street Sceceede Stisdcbase B. A Marie Biersack J. M. Hawk Nineteenth Greenup Streets Eva Sane Eligabeth Fibbe Craig Street

Pugh Nominated for Judgeship but Fails to Win Vote

Stanley Matthews and William Friedman were presented as candidates but did not secure the solid support needed for election.

Busy spindles in cotton industry hold conventions soon

A 1908 survey notes a rising convention trend as cotton mills from Lowell to the South expand output and push for wider cooperation. Immigrant labor, factory hygiene studies, and education drives shape the evolving textile economy amid mechanization and shifting labor needs.

Butler County judge nominations at county convention

The convention made permanent the organization and called for nominations by Chairman Barnes. Names presented included Judge E. H. Jones of Butler County, Robert C. Pugh, Stanley Matthews, and William M. Friedman with votes by county delegations. The body moved to nominate Pugh unanimously and outlined committees for Circuit Judicial, Credentials, Permanent Organization, Rules, and Resolutions. Judge Hurwitz condemned politics while praising Jones, and officers were empowered to certify nominations and fill vacancies.

Barnes Walter C. Harlan E. H. Jones Butler County Thomas P. Hart Robert C. Pugh Wallace Burch Stanley Matthews Charles F. Nead William M. Friedman Frank Gorman Mr. Pugh Dillon B. Wilson Mr. Matthews Judge Hurwitz Butler Judge Jones Otway J. Cosgrave Common Pleas Jones Clermont Friedman Clinton Matthews Hamilton County Mathews Pugh Warren County Hurwitz Circuit Judicial Committee P. E. Welch Frank Davis, Jr Horace Smith Hamilton M. F. Galvin Warren Credentials Sam K. Hughes John W. Davis E. A. Atley William Harlow C. W. Swartz David Pierce Charles E. Roettinger EB. Moriarity Dillon Wilson J. H. Dierkes D. H. DeArmond Eli H. Speidel Horace W. Smith William J. McHugh Newton Wells Stanley Shafter T. T. Breeding Frank M.gorman S. W. Keefer Thomas Noctor Noctor Lewis Bernard J. B. Bloodworth

Ellis Calls On Roosevelt At Oyster Bay

Wade Ellis former Ohio attorney general and newly appointed assistant attorney general met with President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay to discuss his new duties and thank the President for the appointment.

Oyster Bay N. Y Wade Ellis Ohio United States Roosevelt

Canton Minister Dies by Own Hand

Rev. I. B. Milligan pastor of the First Presbyterian Church and noted golf player in Canton Ohio died from a shotgun wound. Coroner says the incident appears accidental while the exact motive remains unclear.

Canton Canton, O I. B. Milligan First Presbyterian Church

Landrum Drops Dead in Chicago Hotel

Tom J. Landrum, 65, of Louisville, died of heart disease at the Chicago Beach Hotel in Chicago after three weeks there. A native of Mayfield, Kentucky, he helped run a Louisville wholesale clothing business before investments in Owensboro grain whiskey and a stake in the Southern Hotel at St. Louis.

Commercial Tribune Louisville Tom J. Landrum Chicago Beach Chicago Mr. Landrum Mayfield J. B. Landrum Will L John W. Landrum Greene River Owensboro Southern Hotel St. Louis

Covington Church Notes Schedule and Sermons

Community church notices list services at Scott Street M E Church South St. Eleventh Street M E Church South Union M E Church Fifth and Green Sts St Johns Episcopal Eighteenth and Scott Fourth Street Christian Church Madison Avenue Presbyterian Trinity Madison Ave near Fourth St Details include pastors speakers and sermon topics such as Judas the Traitor Steadfastness The Christian s Jewel Casket and A Divine Dedication with union services and morning and evening appointments.

Scott Street M. E Church South J. R. Savage Eleventh Street Arthur T. O’rear Judas Epworth League Union M. BE Fifth Greenup Streets G. F. Oliver Milo Atkinson St. John’s Episcopal Church Eighteenth Scott Streets Charles Clingman St. Paul’s Church Newport Fourth Street Christian Church Joseph W. Hagin H. A. Dento Union M. E Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church Gilbert Glass

Building Permits Issued by City Auditor Gould

City Auditor W. S. Gould issued permits for remodeling a frame building at Nineteenth and Denver by Mrs C Kohmescher for 300 dollars. Herman Krumme filed for remodeling a frame building at 517 Crescent Avenue with a missing amount. Mrs M P Lacey plans a two story five room brick residence on Greenup Street between Nineteenth and Twentieth at a cost of 2500 dollars.

W. 8S. Gould C. Kohmescher Nineteenth Denver Streets Herman Krumme Crescent Avenue M. P. Lacey Greenup Street Twentieth Streets

Notable Deaths Across Several States and Nations

A series of obituary notices report the deaths of notable figures including PRINCE TARKHANOF a celebrated physician and biologist in St. Petersburg. H FRISBE of Raleigh who died in Seattle while attending the American Bar Association session. ALEXANDER LONDON a Birmingham lawyer who died suddenly at Chautauqua. CAPTAIN JAMES BURK the oldest pilot on the Upper Ohio River who died in Henderson at 83. COUNT DE LA ROCHEFOUCAUD D DUDEA ARGILLE died in Lemans once France's Ambassador to Britain. REV D R ELLIS a Monitor survivor and minister who died in Annville. FABIUS HAYWOOD BUSBEE Raleigh lawyer visiting Seattle for the ABA convention died of Brights disease. and notes of BUSBEE's Civil War service and long legal career.

Prince Tarkhanof St. Petersburg Henderson W. Va Burk Marie Charles Gabriel Sosthenes de la Rochefoucard Duke de Doudea Argille Lemans France St. James D. R. Ellis Annville Wales Monitor Fabius Haywood Busbee Raleigh N. C Seattle American Bar Association General Council Bright Busbee North Carolina Seventy-first North Carolina Infantry

Cohan and Harris Minstrels Open at Walnut Grand

The Cohan and Harris minstrels open Sunday at the Walnut Grand Opera House in Cincinnati with a star-filled and innovative program. George Evans, John King, George Thatcher, Eddie Leonard, Ernest Tenney, and Julian Eltinge headline a large cast including Frank Morrell and others, promising a spectacular show with fresh material and a new Salome dance act. Monday features a parade by the minstrel company and a box party with the Cincinnati Reds at League Park.

Grand Opera House George M. Cohan Sam Harris Pittsburg Olip Noah Mr. Cohan Burnt Cork George Evans Honey Boy John King George Thatcher Eddie Leonard Ernest Tenney Bones Tambos Julian Eltinge Cincinnati Eltinge Mr. Eltinge Frank Morrell Matt Keefe Earl Benham Thomas Clifford Charles F. Orr Rice and Prevost Waterbury Brothers Tenney Minstrel Boys League Park Minstrels Reds

Howe Lifeorama to Open Lyric Season at Local Theatre

Lyman H Howe's Lifeorama will open the Lyric's season this Sunday afternoon. A England steeplechase view promises vivid action. the program also includes new ideas in motion pictures showing physical phenomena. Performances run daily for two weeks, including afternoons and evenings.

Lyman H Howe Lyric England Dieppe Howe Pictures

Tom Armstrong and Ella Verne in Cincinnati At Columbia

Australian comedians Armstrong and Verne at the Columbia this week mark their first Cincinnati appearance after touring the Orpheum circuit. They express desire to reach New York, note their Australian view of Americans, and describe past travels including Wellington and Chicago.

Tom Armstrong Ella Verne Columbia New York Chicago Cincinnati Orpheum Australia Armstrong Verne Wellington New Zealand

Road to Yesterday Chosen by Forepaugh Managers

After consulting the scenic department and stage director Gilbert Ely, the Forepaugh Stock Company managers yesterday selected the romantic drama The Road to Yesterday as the next production.

Forepaugh Stock Company Gilbert Ely

Holcombe's Band Closes Zoo Engagement Tonight

Holcombe and his unique band conclude their Zoo season with a varied programme from light pieces to serious numbers. The first half ends with the musical playette A Country Circus. The second half features audience requests before the band departs, having made many friends during the engagement.

Holcombe Zoo

Coney Island Adds Tacoma to Island Queen and Princess

The steamer Tacoma will join the Island Queen and Princess to shuttle huge picnic crowds to the river park. Three river carriers and interurbans will move the multitudes quickly as Labor Day nears and patrons seek one last day at the grove before winter. Steamers depart from the foot of Broadway on the regular schedule.

Tacoma Coney Island Coney the Grove Broadway

New Robinson Theater Opens Sunday With Vaudeville and Pictures

Tomorrow the Robinson Opera House reopens as the New Robinson Theater after weeks of transformation by Callie and Kunsky. The program includes high class vaudeville, moving pictures, and pictorial ballads from 1 to 11 pm. Edna May Glover appears in a Directoire gown with other special acts planned. The management targets ladies and children with popular pricing.

Robinson Opera House Robinson Theater Edna May Glover Directoire

Racing Comedy "Playing the Ponies" heads to Walnut

Aaron Hoffman author of Bankers and Brokers presents Playing the Ponies a new musical comedy at the Walnut next week featuring Yorke and Adams in their city debut. Frank Smithson wrote the music and staged The Orchid. A finale with horses Tady Love and Diablo promises a standout scene. The cast includes Madge Lawrence Edward Morris Jimmy Connors Wallace Beery Maud Campbell and others.

Yorke Adams Walnut Aaron Hoffman Frank Smithson Tady Love Diablo Madge Lawrence Erry Widow Company Edward Morris Jimmy Connors George M. Cohan The George Sydney Company Linton de Wolfe Lanier de Wolfe Robert Burns Russell Hall Nettie May Lyon Roy Burk James Hall Philip Lynch Gertrude Smith Frank Martin Vera Maxwell

Funeral for Tony Pastor Set in New York and Elmhurst

Funeral services for Tony Pastor who died at his Elmhurst Long Island home will be held Saturday with a requiem mass at St. Bartholomew's Church at 10 a.m. The body will lie in state at the Elks Clubhouse in Brooklyn from 1 p.m. Saturday until 1 p.m. Sunday with Sunday services by the Elks. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers include H. B. Sanderson John T. Kelly Ralph D. Moore Clay M. Greene James J. Morton Timothy Cronin James H. Stack and Charles E. Shober. Lillian Russell sent a condolence telegram praised by the family.

New York Tony Pastor Elmhurst L. I St. Bartholomew's Church Elks’ Clubhouse Brooklyn The Elks Evergreen Cemetery H. 8. Sanderson New York Lodge of Elks John T. Kelly Brooklyn Lodge of Elks Ralph D. Moore Actors’ Order of Friendship Clay M. Greene Lambs Club James J. Morton Comedy Club Timothy Cronin White Rats James H. Stack Charles E. Shober Lillian Russell

Lagoon Season Nears Regular Season Finales

Lagoon will close its regular season in a week with plans for an upcoming feature event and local attractions. The brief notes a forthcoming schedule wrap up and potential highlights for fans as the season concludes.

Final Week Vaudeville Bill Promises Notable Acts

A final week program lists Freeman's Goat Circus Rollins and Klifton premier banjoists Meldron and Marvel aerialists Marie Williams and Buckey Trio. The lineup features a strong mix of circus acts musical talent and acrobatics designed for broad entertainment.

Freeman Goat Circus Rollins Klifton Meldron Marvel Marie Williams Buckey Trickhouse

Hayman sells Illinois Theater stock to William Harris

Al Hayman announces he sold his Illinois Theater stock to William Harris of this city. He states his holdings in the firm remain unchanged and the sale is friendly, Harris being closely allied with him and Klaw and Erlanger in other cities.

New York al Hayman Illinois Theater Chicago William Harris Cage

Last of the Opera at Chester Park Met Opera Curtain Calls

The Metropolitan Opera Company offers a farewell performance of Rigoletto at Chester Park tonight. Joseph Sheehan Thomas Richards Edward Metcalf and Miss Hemmi Crawford have drawn strong patronage and praise through the summer. A large matinee audience is expected as fans bid farewell to Chester’s opera series.

Chester Metropolitan Opera Company Chest Park Joseph Sheehan Thoma Richards Edward Metcalf T Misses Hemmi Crawford Colonel Martin’s Park Thos Sheehan Richards Hemmit

Barlows Minstrels Take Free Vaudeville at Chester

Barlow’s Minstrels will replace the free vaudeville at Chester from now until Labor Day. The company numbers about forty, with comedians vocalists singers dancers and specialists famed in top theaters. Performances run afternoon and evening starting with Sunday matinee, final show Labor Day evening.

Barlow Chester Barlow Company

Burlesque Stars Set for Standard Theater Week

The consolidated Reilly and Woody Big Show joins the Greater New York Stars led by Pat Reilly at the Standard Theater next week. The act is praised as one of the best on the burlesque circuit with the comedy sketch The Belle of the Barbers Ball featuring Julian Eltinge and John King. Edna Aug arrives to begin rehearsals at the Columbia for a new act to be staged Sunday.

Olympic Theater Minnie Dupreé Shuberts New York Herald Square Genevieve Reynolds Indianapolis Olympic Ida Adair Frank Sylvester Harry Fenwick Walter Gilbert Wilson Hummel Jennie Ellison Gilbert Ely May Louise Aigen Floyd Fennimore Robert Ely Forepaugh Reilly Woody Greater Pat Reilly Standard Theater Cohan Harris Julian Eltinge John King Edna Aug Columbia

The Indian's Secret Puts Lincoln Carter Melodrama on Lyceum

Lincoln J. Carter presents The Indian's Secret at the Lyceum Sunday afternoon. The melodrama promises sensational climaxes with a large capable company and aims to set an early season attendance record.

Lincoln J. Carter Lyceum

The Outlaw's Christmas at Heucks Promises Sensational Drama

The show follows Panhandle Pete with Theodore Kremer known for sensational drama. Crowds are expected for both Sunday performances. A painter's scaffold scene and a cliff leap by a horse with three riders add exciting spectacle.

Heuck’s Theodore Kremer

Tom Miner's Bohemian Burlesquers at the Home of Burlesque

The attraction booked at the People's for the coming week is Tom Miner's Bohemian Burlesquers. The company is well established in burlesque and vaudeville and expected to draw large audiences. Ida Nicalas Andy Gardner Charles Udell and her favorite players are with the company.

Tom Miner Ida Nicalas Andy Gardner Charles Udell

Chester Bathing Beach Enjoys Peak Attendance

The Chester bathing beach reports strong attendance during the season. The water remains pleasant and daily swimmers are making the most of the short window before closing day.

Chester

Ohio girl weds aged farmer in Indiana bedside ceremony

Miss Bertha Bell of Hamilton Ohio, 80, a trained nurse, married Albert C Moon, 67, a wealthy farmer, at his bedside in Parker Indiana. Moon ill, license issued in local Probate Court on Monday before the wedding was announced.

Commercial Tribune Hamilton Bertha Bell David K Parker Ind Bell Albert C., Moon

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Covington O Ili Nelson Caled Powers Gity Taapayers LABOR Council Bury Erlanger Church Kenton Court Notes Newport Church Notes Newport News Bellevue Newport Real Estate Charles R. Snyder George F. Hem Campbell County Courts Covington Real Estate William Friedman Mass South New England States Canada Boston Willam Slater Rhode Island Thomas Jefferson Virginia Frederic J. Haskin Ellis Ohioan T. J. Landrum Cohan and Harris Minstrels the Walnut Grand Sidney Robinson Lagoon
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