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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1908
Page
5
The Alpha Medical Institute on East Sixth Street shuts down following complaints by postoffice inspectors. Cincinnati post office reports November receipts of 188217.40 dollars, rising from the previous year.
The trial of H. A. Kesler former cashier of the Northern Pacific railroad Valley City North Carolina will begin next week. Prosecution witness will be Superintendent Laughlin of the Cincinnati branch Pinkerton agency who alleges a shortage of $30000.
The Association of Cigar Manufacturers meeting, delayed from yesterday, will be held today at Gibson House at 30 p.m. Resolutions urging tariff removal on tobacco will be adopted and sent to Congress.
The board of public service yesterday granted Cincinnati Traction a four month extension to deposit building material on the south side of Hastern avenue between Foster and St Andrews while the company builds a power station.
The weekly board of earth report shows fewer deaths last week than the week before and the same week four years ago. The figures: 108 deaths last week, 133 the prior week, and 115 in the corresponding week four years ago.
The public service board appointed street-cleaning and sewer department helpers yesterday. Fred Eng replaces Albert Wolf, George Keller replaces Had Maas, and August James replaces Don Donohue as white wings drivers scrapers and catch-basin helpers.
On Judge Caldwell's invitation the Central Labor council agreed to assist in enforcing laws against child labor in factories. William Tateman of the shoeworkers unions was chosen to represent the council and unions in juvenile court activities.
Professor Cunliffey of the University of Wisconsin will lecture today tomorrow and Friday at 4 o'clock. The talks explore Browning influence from visits and residence on his genius, interests, and the ways these shape his poems and thoughts.
Fragments show residence ages and names linked to marriages or license records in Madisonville and nearby Chillicothe Ohio. Names include Evans, Jr and others with partial addresses and dates mentioned among scattered OCR text.
Mrs McMillan presents Luck to a full Women’s club crowd in Cincinnati. The cast, led by heroine actress Mrs Morton Carlisle, delivers witty dialogue and bright scenes especially in the third act with a golf field twist. Notable audience members include Dr I D Jones and Judge Charles J Hunt.
Building Inspector Kuhlman links nickel theater danger to guncotton and urges broader rules after the Electric theater fire at 1884 Linn street Monday night injuring several. Two inspectors investigated the incident as Frank Deye, owner, was ordered to close until safety renovations meet new code standards.
An upcoming Christian Endeavor meeting is announced for Clifton United Brethren Church at McMillan Street and Clifton Avenue tomorrow at 8 PM. Shopping hours run from 8:30 PM to 12 AM, with fastest service and daytime packing to save time at night.
Board of education debated paying enumerators by day rather than per name. The Woman's club was invited to supply penny lunches for hungry students at Guilford Morgan or Fifth district schools, with breakfast served before morning classes if feasible. The district approved several school improvements and staff changes as well as cooperation with charity efforts and truant support.
In probate court Judge Malsbury postponed hearings on William Ben digs assignee of Ballmann estate against William J O Dell widow administratrix. A settlement in progress led to a continuance. In common pleas court Baltmann's $100000 claim for advisory services was dismissed at O Dell administratrix costs. Attorneys refused to reveal settlement details.
Park forester Prot Leue announces wholesale spraying to kill three insect species in city parks starting next week. Authorities aim to protect trees and greenery as part of maintenance efforts.
Heads of many organizations speak at the initial session of the fifth triennial convention of the Council of Jewish Women at Bene Israel Temple in Avondale. Delegates from across the United States attend, with Dr Kaufman Kohler invoking, and Mrs Hugo Rosenberg presiding.
Preparations are under way for the annual Elks memorial service of Cincinnati Lodge No. 5 B P O E to be held Sunday at 2 30 p m The public may attend with doors opening at 1 30 p m Miss Hannah Benjamin will give an organ recital from 1 30 to 2 30 The orator is Grant Mathews Exalted Ruler of Memphis Lodge No 27 The roll of honor will be read by Secretary John Doyle The musical program is arranged by Prof E K Bennett.
Attorney D C Keller challenged the coal haul bid process for the outdoor pool contract calling it irregular. William Biehl swore bids were opened in front office and not rechecked at the board table where Louis Martin's bid was awarded at two and nine tenths cents per bushel.
Revenue figures for November indicate a sharp upturn after a long decline. Whisky receipts exceed one million dollars and tobacco receipts more than double. Official totals show a gain of $102,767.74 with overall district receipts at $1,398,583.76. Shorter hours also noted for small-package delivery staff.
Mrs. Eli Straus reads messages from Mr and Mrs William Howard Tattm Philipson as delegates arrive for the convention. Business sessions start this morning with a formal reception at the Cincinnati club this afternoon. Interest focuses on Imrai ald Sea and several industries.
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