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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
3
A secret Covington council meeting voted to compromise twenty one indictments against the city for maintaining nuisances such as dirty streets and defective catch basins. The plan sets $150 per indictment totaling 3150 with 90 percent distributed to state and county officials under statute.
The Federal Grand Jury in Covington returned indictments against Frank M. Brown for embezzling from the German National Bank and against Robert Winster for a similar offense. Howard Malone pleaded guilty to violating internal revenue laws, was fined 100 and jailed 60 days. Mrs. E M Simpson was acquitted on whisky selling without license. Bud Campbell pleaded guilty to liquor sales without license, jailed 30 days and fined 100. Jessie Triplett’s counterfeiting case continued. Other revenue cases continued to next term.
Judge Evans in the United States Court delayed the $75,000 municipal light plant bond issuance. The Suburban Electric Company had sought an injunction against the General Council to stop the bonds. A temporary restraining order was issued, with a $10,000 bond set and a May 1901 hearing scheduled.
Judge Evans dismissed damage suits in federal court at Covington yesterday. Plaintiffs Joseph Dresbach and H C Elliot as administrator of Simon Matthews sought 10000 dollars each for injuries from a Dayton Station Tennessee collision that killed A Thews and injured Dresbach.
Inspector Hunt Mayo of Covington injured his right thumb yesterday at Lovell and Buffington's tobacco factory. A wrench slipped and struck the machinery, causing the accident.
Several Cincinnati delegates left for Louisville for the Federation of Labor Convention. Others will ride today. The party includes Thomas Donnelly and Martin Fox with local labor leaders Secretary Chas Rechtold and John Alexander. Ex-President James Richardson of the Building Trades Council also travels to speak on convention questions.
The Society of Western Artists presents its fifth annual exhibition at the Cincinnati Art Museum from next Saturday through Tuesday in January. It features 104 works across painting water color pastel and sculpture by noted Western city artists including Boyne Indianapolis Chicago St. Louis Detroit and others in two west end galleries.
The B and O Southern Western announces four trains on the dining car line to Louisville. Passengers will find extended service and improved schedules. The move aims to boost ridership and provide faster connections to key destinations.
Kenton circuit court clears Joseph Jansen Ralph Mitchell William Karrick Jack Thompson J B Sommers E W Warhare and Green McCoy of Interfering with the election of November 1899. Demurrers to Striger and Wheeler charges sustained. Rennebaum found not guilty of nuisance. Matioli v city of Covington new trial granted. Lackman Brewing v Klawest trial ongoing.
Major Cunliffe H. Murray is named Ordnance Officer and Inspector of Small Arms Practice in the Department of the Lakes. Major Wim. J. Turner of the Sixth Infantry is retired from active service after years with the Second Infantry and as a favorite with enlisted men. Dennis Brown’s son Donald, of Grand Avenue, broke his ankle while playing. Dr. W. R. Van Tuyl treated him. Eva Shaw returns from Walton Kentucky. Rev. T. F. Taliaferro of Eminence Kentucky visits Highlands.
John Brady deed to Margaret Brady transfers 25 by 90 feet on the west side of Main Street Covington for 1 dollar and other considerations valued at 2 dollars. P W Jones named superintendent of the Mitchell Tranter Rolling Mill succeeding Thomas Corcoran. plant will stay in the city. Board of Health met last evening with only the health officer's report read and no further business.
Captain W H Shadley of the Southern, living on Elms street, received a Chicago telegram reporting his son Harry Shadley a brakeman injured after being knocked from a freight car roof by a water tank spout and hospitalized. Also notes Michael Burns and Mrs L H Weber ill at home and mentions a new express office ending Cincinnati trips for sending Christmas presents.
James A. Garfield Post G A R at Covington elected Commander D B Jaynes Senior Vice Commander J H Feldhaus Junior Vice Commander J T Allen Chaplain Samuel Snyder Surgeon A Wood Quartermaster J G Weaver Officer of the Day George Sheper Officer of the Guard J Harlow Sentinel Thomas Rowland Trustees O A Reynolds Mitchell and J H Watcher Delegates J H Feldhaus J T Allen J G Weaver Alternates Ashley Wood Joseph Knipper J Ward A joint installation of Post and Woman's Relief Corps officers is planned for January 15.
Judge Tarvin in the Circuit Court at Covington dismissed indictments against John B. Stone Lafe Craig and Charles Feeney for concealed weapons. He ruled that since W Miller was indicted and pardoned before trial it would be unjust to try the others. The defendants stand alike on the records with no distinguishing reason.
Newport Sinking Fund Commissioners met in the mayor's office and opened bids for 591000 thirty year 3 percent refunding bonds. Nine bids were submitted with several being rejected. Cincinnati firms led, Seasongood & Mayer claimed the best bid and requested copies of all bids. A second session was set to tabulate bids while legality of the issuing ordinance faced open questions from several attorneys.
Water Works Commissioners of Newport report Covington needed emergency water seven times through an intercity pipe. Total reservoir use for the month was 37 883 000 gallons with 2 650 gallons to Covington. Estimated cost to enlarge Newport Rolling Mill mains for fire protection is 1 550. Treasurer notes receipts and disbursements totaling 4 354 09 and 2 357 94 respectively, with a 1 996 15 balance and 1 855 33 claims allowed.
In a special session the Board of Aldermen decided to appoint a committee to draft resolutions in memory of Henry L. Howe brother of a member. Dr Helmbold and Captain Autenheimer were named pallbearers as Howe’s family requested two aldermen. A floral fund was to be raised by the two appointees. Funeral services are set for 10 o'clock this morning at the First Baptist Church.
At a Board of Library Trustees meeting in Newport last night James M Arnold seated as the newly appointed member. The secretary was directed to notify Andrew Carnegie that 2500 dollars is needed immediately to proceed with the new building erection. City collections for the past month totaled 198.60 as subscribers continue to rise.
Mrs. Isabella Gfil sues L N Bridge Company of Newport for damages from a bridge pier on her property. The long running case is referred to Judge Brown for arbitration. An arbitration panel of T Aviding C W Nagel and R F Tobin will issue a binding decision to be followed out of court.
Ernest Osborne aged 38 of Verona Boone County Ky and Lora Breeden 22 of Bracht Station Ky married yesterday in Covington by County Judge Shine. Harry E Dunaway 28 percent and Christine Moeh rie 25 both of Covington wed by Rev J W Mitchell. William Artist 22 and Elizabeth Newlin 21 both colored of Covington wed by Laurie Jameson.
An elderly woman, claiming to be Anna Brown of Vienna Ohio, was jailed at Central Station on larceny charges after security at a Race Street store caught her with stolen handkerchiefs and tablecloths hidden in a dress sewn bag. She later admitted a New Boston residence under the name Blundell and possessed fortune teller cards at detention.
Protestant congregations on Walnut Hills united for a prayer service and adjourned to the Presbyterian Church in Gilbert avenue to hear Dr Chapman of New York City. The church was crowded as he spoke on the text Let No Man Take Thy Crown and recalled his Lane Seminary ties.
Judge 8S. W. Smith's jury heard charges against Richard Sheridan Michael Kittrick and Allen Freitag of the Krell Piano Company for beating Stephen Howarth a New York recruit. Kittrick claimed self defense Howarth cautioned him not to work Sheridan and Freitag denied involvement. The jury deliberated over an hour and was discharged without a verdict.
The statement claiming Ernest Hall of being convicted after a term in the penitentiary is incorrect. Hall has been arrested but never convicted, and detectives Calnan and Sweeney had not established any guilt weeks after the hilltop burglaries.
Judge Ferris ruled on a claim by Attorney Channing Richards as executor under Rufus King's will. He allowed the full claim for extra services, independent of a $2,000 legatee bequest. The court held the bequest did not extinguish the executor's right to compensation for trust services.
An $50,000 damage suit filed by eleven year old George Godley of Covington against the B and O S W railroad was compromised yesterday. Godley lost a leg after his foot was caught in the Riverside crossing and struck by a train. He is the son of architect S S Godley.
The Notre Dame Sisterhood on East Sixth Street holds a solemn requiem at the convent chapel this morning for Sister Ignatia who served fifteen years with the order and taught in Columbus and Chillicothe along with other Ohio cities.
The Homeopathic Lyceum met at the Hotel Sterling with about twenty members present. Several valuable papers were read and a banquet followed the session.
The Shipley Literary Society begins a series of free lectures Friday night December 7 at 8 oclock. The opening talk will be given by Dr William Judkins at Friends Church located at the northwest corner of Eighth and Mound streets.
Hannah Kohler qualified in Covington as administratrix of John Kohler’s estate with Henry Albers as surety and appraisers T. J. Childers A. Winterberger and Jas. A. Graham named. Leona P. Miller qualified as guardian of Charles Klinger and Jessie Rairdon with American Bonding and Trust Company as surety.
The funeral will be held from the residence on West Eleventh Street Covington at 10 o'clock this morning. Reverend J. I. Blackburn will officiate. Pallbearers are his sons H. E. Clark Charles E. Clark Clarence B. Clark Ralph A. Clark and John W. Clark Jr. Burial follows at Spring Grove Cemetery.
Amanda Shannon of Leslie County Kentucky was acquitted in Covington U S Court yesterday on charges she fraudulently claimed Civil War widow pension by stating she was widow of Cornelius B Shannon. Evidence showed her divorce from Shannon before his death was illegal.
Mr and Mrs Fred Kiaiber hosted a wooden wedding last night with many relatives and friends in attendance. The guests received a variety of handsome useful and novel gifts and were entertained in a hospitable Kentucky style.
At a senior class meeting Principal Van Dyke endorses the plan as Woodward considers a school tour. Woodward is the sole high school without such a paper while Januit Hills has Gleam and Hughes is represented by Old Hughes.
Advertisement for John L. Stoddard’s Library of the World’s Treasures offers Athens and Grecian travel lectures in a 10 volume set. Send at 12 Garfield Place Cincinnati for free specimens and Christmas terms. Manager John L. Stoddard.
The State Election Board announced final results with Beckham leading for governor at 233 052 to 229 363 and margins for other races by district. Certificates of election were delivered in person to Beckham and Judge Ed Orear. The presidential elector count was not finished and slated for tomorrow. Mrs. Florida Parish of Richmond was sworn in as attorney in the Court of Appeals.
President Bacon of the B and O S W road will arrive this morning and attend the stockholders meeting at noon tomorrow at the St Nicholas Hotel. Traveling Passenger Agent Frank Irish of the Chicago Northwestern began his duties in this city after a move to Philadelphia. Three hundred eighty US soldiers from Ft Riley and Jefferson Barracks arrived and left for Newport News to board transports to Puerto Rico. L N General Passenger Agent C A Stone visited from Louisville after meeting line officials in the Queen City Club. Several L N passenger men on the return trip include John B Burke Herman Holmes Ben Hopkins Henry A Smith G A Park and Lucien Irwin.
Funeral services were held for Harry Kaiser of Wyoming at Wayne Avenue M E Church in Lockland with Rev. Dr. Davis officiating. Interment followed at Spring Grove Cemetery. The Winona Lodge and Royal Arcanum attended in a body. A marriage between Marcellus Marvin of Lockland and Amelia Abt of Hamilton was performed by Squire Thomas McGreevey, Hamilton. The directory later shows no Marvin resident in Lockland.
The Cincinnati Radial Drill Company partners ask Judge Spiegel to appoint a receiver for the business. D. D. Woodmansee named for the trust under a bond of 20000 dollars. William A. Riecker filed the petition accusing copartner Wm. A. Winkleman of converting collections for personal use. The business is on Harrison avenue.
Officers Stubbins and Goff arrested Annie Hall 28 of 1218 West Ninth Street at 12 10 this morning and locked her up at the House of Detention on a loitering charge. She entered Drury's lunchhouse on Sixth Street and became involved in a quarrel during which she was cut with a table knife by a man who fled. The wound was not serious.
Inquiries arise for B. D. Kresge a tobacco salesman missing since the Galveston storm. He is believed to have been in Galveston at the time his father W. F. Kresge of Effort Pennsylvania expresses concern over his probable death.
Captain Cr C Cook of the Washington law firm team of George A J and William B King arrived in St Nicholas en route to Detroit. He says Congress may create a tribunal this session to adjudicate claims for damages to sugar and tobacco plantations in Cuba and Puerto Rico. About 37 million in claims are filed with the State Department and may rise to 70 million. The Cuban Constitutional Convention will send three delegates to advocate before Congress as both houses back the move to test Cuban self-government.
The Ohio Commandery of the Loyal Legion decided to purchase permanent quarters. At a recent meeting in the Grand Hotel the Bare property at Fourth Lawrence and Ludlow streets in Flat Iron Square was chosen. Sixty five members attended with Commander Cornelius Cadle presiding. A debate preceded the vote as some opposed the purchase. Old quarters in the Grand Hotel will remain for months. Edward E. McKee joined the order, a brother of the late John McKee, captain of the Thirty seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry. A letter from President McKinley thanked the order for its congratulations on his reelection. A lunch followed with Major L. M. Hosea reading a story.
The Cambrian Club presented a refined program with solos by Bessie Tudor Laura Grundhofer and John Hersh among quartet performances by F B Cummings and John Hersh. George Webb impressed with In Naiads Theme while the Messiah piece Why Do the Nations So Furiously Rage Together drew hearty applause. The club offered Cambria's Song of Freedom On the Ram Parts and Mohr's Creation Hymn plus several charming little ballads.
The election of officers for Temple Lodge No. 676 K of P held last evening resulted in C C Jacob Schoepfel Vi C John Krown Prelate William Helwig M of E William Schuchardt M of F Jacob Fréch K of R and 8 G Wm Fox M af A Ben Abraham I G Wm F Ditmare C G John T Ravey M of W Harry T Evans Trustee for three years Alfred M Deeser Representative to the Relief Committee James T Henry Examining Physician W E Lewis Representative to the Grand Lodge William Schuchardt Alternate to the Grand Lodge Dr J Zinselméter.
Miss Grace McClellan of Carthage was yesterday appointed matron of the County Infirmary to replace Mrs Millie Goettle who resigned weeks ago. McClellan has about a year of infirmary experience and previously worked at Longview Asylum in a similar role.
Tomorrow evening at Price Hill Library Hall a series of tableaux and readings from Courtship of Miles Standish will entertain for Béthany Mission. Readings performed by Miss Mary Shillito Neff.
Property transfers include William A Warren to Mary and Nellie Warren for 600 dollars in Newport Lot 682 and Lena Downe to Henrietta Langhurst for 1000 dollars in Dayton Lot 116. A Henderson Kentucky couple obtained a marriage license. A tollgate keeper was fined for assault. A warrant case was dismissed. Highland Trustees vow to enforce hunting laws. Social Democrat meeting at 939 Monmouth St tonight. Charity supper and St Paul’s Church benefit at Wiedemann residence. Three Link Wheel Club to host private masquerade at Odd Fellows Hall. Revival baptisms planned at Colored Baptist Church at York Street foot. Tapping case against Dowling and Mulvey adjourned. Sewer project details discussed with three miles planned. bids due December 18. Eastern city centers show interest.
Captain Stone of the Telephone Company installed a central office phone at 27 Longworth Street for the Salvation Army. Main 294 serves as a donation line for Christmas dinner contributions and clothing and waste material for the industrial department on Front Street. The service has expanded, adding another horse and wagon.
Bailiff Bowman will escort a delegation of three convicted prisoners to Columbus this morning. James F Farrell seeks two years for stealing five bills from Frank Starla while helping remove furniture. Caswell Diggs, colored, faces three years for snatching a woman's pocketbook. Win Porter receives three years for stabbing.
An advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsa parila has a unique cure record and promotes it as a reliable medicine option when seeking relief.
Officials authorize a German national to proceed with opening doors as anticipated by directors planning the full amount.
The Federal Grand Jury quickly moved in the German National Bank investigation returning two indictments and signaling a possible third. Robert Winster faces embezzlement charges with $560 and false book entries. He is bound over in 5000 dollars to the May Covington term, uncles Charles Winstel Jacob Winstel and Joseph G. Fethh signing the bond. Witnesses refuse to disclose statements made to the jury.
Secretary Charles M. Walter of the Mid-Road Populist State Committee says a conference in Indianapolis before Christmas will launch a new National party. The group will unite reform planks from Social Democrats Silver Republicans and Reform Democrats with Prohibition influence. Leading figures are expected to attend as the consolidation strength grows for the 1940s campaign.
Night at 11 o'clock servants at 422 Broadway alerted Patrol House No 2 after hearing possible intruder inside Dr Ne P Dandridge residence. They searched the house but found no sign of theft or disturbed silverware.
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