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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1908
Page
2
Mrs. Harmon wife of Governor elect Harmon returns to Cincinnati from Chicago with daughter Mrs. George Cassatt who had undergone a serious operation. Cassatt is recovering but still weak after the procedure performed just before the election. Parents were surprised by the telegram announcing success.
Members of the Church of Our Savior announce they have sent a call to Rev. George Davidson of Marietta Ohio to accept the pastorate. Dr. Dudley W. Rhodes, longtime pastor, has resigned recently but will occupy the pulpit until a successor is found.
The notice urges shoppers to start their Christmas purchases early. It emphasizes the impact on working women and service workers who serve the public, framing timely shopping as a social responsibility.
Prof Cunliffe spoke in the University of Cincinnati Ropes lecture series on Browning's Last Years at Venice and Asolo. He praised the bond between the city and the university and noted mutual pride and support benefiting both institutions.
A large group of plumbers architects builders and real estate men attended a meeting of the board of public service to learn about the rule barring street openings after March 1 without direct board approval. President Laidlaw said no permits would be granted unless it was shown the cut could not be made in good weather. Vendors were told waivers from the contractor maintaining the street for two to five years would be required for new openings. From December to February no permits may be issued from the street repair department and applications must go to the board.
The North Hyde Park club prepares for its annual election next Thursday evening. Incumbents George Barnum as president and Charles H Granger as recording secretary are endorsed by both tickets Red and Blue. Red ticket candidates include Otto Kaiser Jacob Mathis Louis S Weil Charles Eberling R J H Archtable Fred L Hoff man L C Smith Harry BE Scagman Julius Zeiner. Blue ticket candidates include James R Jordan Fred Cook George E Maurer John Devote Eugene Boudet John G Gordon Fred Hinnan S J Ladder and A G Rist.
Cynthia Lodge No 155 F and A M. elected officers at its annual gathering. Ira J. Prugh was chosen worshipful master with Herman Wallace senior warden, Jacob B. Frech junior warden, William Helck treasurer, George Grimm secretary, Charles H B Bentel senior deacon, and Harry C Barnes junior deacon. Frea Wright was noted in the list of officers.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention peat, rivers, and delivery boys in an unspecified context. No clear event, names, or dates are legible to define a fuller summary.
The National Council of Jewish Women resolved to rescind expulsion of the Cleveland section, awaiting the Cleveland group to withdraw its resignation. Mrs. Hannah G Solomon chaired the arbitration committee which recommended a conditional compromise and expunging the expulsion from records, 59 to 0 votes.
Maurice G. Longenecker wins unanimous support for a key athletic position following a park board meeting. The report notes the board, officials and local public service committees plan further discussions on regional annexation sentiment and water supply interests involving Cincinnati Norwood and nearby villages.
The city solicitor prepares to argue next Wednesday in city court that residents should complain directly to the board of public service for public works issues. Five years ago Philip Roettinger sued after water leaked from a sewer into his cellar near Gilbert Avenue. the common pleas court awarded him 1200 dollars. Geoffrey Goldsmith, assistant city solicitor, will contend that notice to Chief Engineer Stanley was not notice to the city and that Roettinger should have notified the board of public service.
The text states morning hours 8:30 to 12 and mentions the boat house for shopping. It notes the service is quickest and orders can be processed during the day, saving much.
At yesterday’s park commission meeting President Ault announced the unanimous choice of Maurice C. Longenecker as secretary. Longenecker, a longtime Cincinnati Gymnasium superintendent for fifteen years, is noted for his executive ability and influence in local athletics. He resides at 3765 Rosdale Avenue, Linwood.
E. V. Wilberh, Cincinnati capitalist, offered a waiter $100 after he proved his English birth and American naturalization. Wilberh had claimed no native-born Englishman existed who renounced King Edward for Uncle Sam. The waiter, Edward Tinson, provided naturalization papers and British consular proof, and Wilberh handed over $100.
The proposed railway mail district would include Idaho Oregon Washington and Alaska with Cincinnati’s Frank Vail likely becoming superintendent once created. Vail once worked at railway main headquarters in Cincinnati and has since moved west. Portland would be the new headquarters.
Kentucky gaugers deny civil service violations in a case linked to conventions and primary elections in Lawrenceburg High District. Secretaries Moss and others hear testimony. findings to be sent to Washington civil service commission for possible reprimands rather than removal.
Eight year old Richard Smith, crossing Mill Creek on a makeshift plank, fell into the water and drowned yesterday afternoon. A companion who crossed before him witnessed the tragedy near Neva Haw avenue viaduct while headed to school.
President Norman G. Kenan and William A. Miller will represent Union Gas and Electric Co at the National Commercial Gas Association meeting in Chicago December 8 to 10. The event includes addresses on selling methods and advertising and an expo of stoves appliances and fixtures in the First Regiment Armory.
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