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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1900

Page

8

Maxine Elliott Wins Pan American Beauty Award

The engraving of Mrs. Goodwin, praised as an attractive wife of Nat Goodwin, was created by Falk from a New York photograph. She will appear next week at the Grand in When We Were Twenty-one, and recently won a Pan-American beauty prize as the handsomest brunette in America. Cecil Raleigh of Drury Lane will preside and open the debate.

Nat Goodwin New York Falk America Cecil Raleigh Drury Lane

Local Advance Sale Sets Pace for Goodwins Grand Week

Anticipation runs high as the Goodwins engage at the Grand next week with advance sale breaking before noon yesterday. Treasurer Aylward notes receipts triple the day’s take as regular pricing replaces the early rate. Strong demand from fashionables and theater parties signals a week of nearly universal interest and the public’s warm reception of Mrs. Goodwin as a leading representative of American beauty.

Goodwins Aylward Leche Goodwin

Large New York benefit for widow and orphans of comedian Ott

A vast audience gathered at the New York Theater in Longacre Square for a benefit performance in memory of comedian Joseph Ott. The program featured top city talent and ran from early afternoon until sunset, raising a substantial sum for Otts widow and children.

Commercial Tribune New York New York Theater Joseph Ott United States Longs Acre Square Playhouse

Iron trade steady buys and crowded billet mills abroad

Cleveland December report notes steady finished steel demand while pig iron buyers pause. uncertainty over ore prices persists. Large contracts have kept billet mills busy for foreign orders. export trade weak in Europe but old contracts remain strong. Vanderbilt lines and other rail orders cited amid overall heavy buying across markets.

Cleveland Iron Trade Review Sthe Vanderbilt Chicago

Vaudeville Benefit Honors Late Comedian Family

Audience and prominent figures joined a tribute for the late comedian’s family. The White Rats organized the event, donating a $1,000 clock and services from many members. The Sire Bros provided their hall and a $1,000 contribution. Over a hundred performers appeared, with notable names including Weber and Fields, Dan Daly, Dailey, Bernard, Hilliard, Mayo, May Edouin, Pauline Hall, Otis Harlan, and numerous others. Louis and McCoughtry offered watercolor paintings as special features.

Sire’ Bros Weber and Fields Dan Daly Peter F. Dailey Sanyv Bernard Ross and Fenton Alice Shaw Amelia Somerville Ezra Kendall Robert Hilliard the Earl of Yarmouth Margaret Mayo Julius Stegner May Edouin Pauline Hall Otis Harlan Star and Garter Company Russell Brothers Nat M. Wills George Fuller Golden Lawrence Hanley Charles T. Aldrich Dolly Mestayer Mr. Ott Dumonts Louise Beaudet Corinne Truly Shattuck Mark Murphy Emma Carug Louis and McCoughtry New York Theater

Right to Hoot Authors Sparks London Debate On First Night Booing

London theaters face debate over audience booing on opening night as manager George Alexander. critics split on whether booing is a nuisance or a misused right. The piece notes ongoing shows including An American Gentleman at the Sun, Piney Ridge at Heuck’s, Flynn’s Burlesquers, The Girl with the Auburn Hair at Columbia, and The Real Widow Brown at Walnut with Buck and Wing dancers and a fire scene in The Octoroon’s coming Robinson's bill.

London George Alexander Alexander Clement Scott O. P.’’ Club Lyceum Piney ‘Ridge David Higgins Heuck Matt J. Flynn The Columbia Brown Baldwin-Melville Company Robinson's Baldwin Bayou

Recalled Efforts Return After Early-Year Lull

A note indicates efforts or projects paused earlier in the year are being revived. Details on scope or participants are limited, but the phrase suggests renewed activity or consideration after a period of postponement.

German flax shortage raises prices and spurs talks

Washington reports a raw flax shortage in Germany with price gains of 10 to 12 percent. Mills curtail output, some operate half or full time with few spindles. A Breslau and Trautenau conference will consider introducing American flax to Germany through Belgian and Russian dealers.

Washington Germany Breslau Trauteriau Bohemia Eeek

Incorporations Reported in Columbus Dec 4 1904

Special Despatch notes several incorporations including The Fort Wayne Dayton and Cincinnati Railroad Company with $20000 capital, Dayton leaders Samuel George Charles W Gebhart Clifford EB ne Charles A Lucius Davis A Waymire E J Mounstephen A Miller D W Sinks and William Hobbit. road planned to leave the state at Van Wert. Freeport Home saphone Company Freeport Germania Printing and Dyeing Cincinnati capital stock $25000 by John J Lineamer William E Mildner Bertha P Jen Frank A Jennings Stanley W Jen and the Columbus Co operative Real Estate Company Columbus capital stock $5000.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Cincinnati Railroad Company Dayton Samuel George Charles W. Gebhart Clifford Eb.” Ne Charles “A. Lucius Davis A. Waymire E.-J. Mounstephen Miller Wiliam Hobbit van Wert Freeport Homé Saphone Company Freeport Germania Cincinnati Capital Stork John 9. Lineameser William E. Mildner Bertha Jen Prank A. Jennings Stanley W. Jen Columbus Co-operative Re Estate Company

Sheriff attaches $125000 against Chicago contractors in New York

The Sheriff served an attachment today for $125,000 against Edward S. Naugie, William H. Holcomb, and Alfred P. Hopkins of Holcomb & Co contractors in Chicago, in favor of Joseph McLoughlin for services in procuring a contract with the Central Railway Ohio Tennessee to construct. The attachment was granted on grounds that the defendants are nonresidents and a copy was served on a third party.

New York Edwards

PLEA FOR TEMPERANCE HEARD AT W C T U HEARING

Washington reports that the W C T U convention re elected President Mrs Stevenson and current officers. A delegation urged House Committee and Insular Affairs to support Mr Littlefields liquor and opium ban for aboriginal tribes in Pacific islands. Miss Leetch and Brehm spoke. President and Mrs McKinley hosted a reception for about 1900 delegates.

Washington Stevenson House Committee Littlefield Pacific Islands Philippines Hawaii

Punchinello Fails at Boston With Willard Company

Boston critics pan the Elwyn A Barron drama Punchinello produced by E S Willard. The audience, expecting a triumph for the actor and his company, read disappointment as the final act gloom lingered and no sunshine followed.

E. S. Willard Boston Florella Willard

American Comedy “A Gold Mine” to Open at the Pike

Brander Matthews and George H. Jessup present the American comedy A Gold Mine at the Pike next week. The authors claim the play is entirely original with no foreign influences and centers on an American character and experience, offering fresh, novel situations in a revival that should feel new to local audiences.

United States Great Britain France Messrs Brander Matthews George H. Jessup Pike

Blanche Walshs Southern Tour Promises Allure With More Than Queen

Manager Ben Stern gears up for Blanche Walsh in More Than Queen touring the South including Texas. The actress draws strong Southern interest and the Grand Theatre spectacle promises the most costly and picturesque scenery Cincinnati has seen this week.

Ben Stern Blanche Walsh Texas Cincinnati

Forged Note Alleged in Muncie Bank Find

Merchants National Bank in Muncie Indiana uncovered a disputed forged note for 1500 dollars presented by John Truitt about two months ago. The signature allegedly belongs to John Watts who now denies signing it. Truitt reportedly left town.

Commercial Tribune Muncie Ind Merchants’ National Bank John Truitt John Watts Watts Truitt

Real Estate Transfers and River Trade Notices

Real estate transfers listed include Walter H. Tarr to Smith-Kasson Co for a five year lease at 126 West Fifth street and multiple quitclaims and lot trades involving Dayton Street and Pine Avenue. Also noted are mortgages canceled and numerous acreage transfers in Springfield and Millcreek Townships. River dispatches report varying depths and vessel movements across multiple ports with several boats up and down, including coal traffic and tows in Ohio River towns.

Walter H. Tarr Smith-Kasson Co West Fifth Street Austin Goodman Cincinnati Savings Society Dayton Street Gertrude J. Burkart Clarence C. Hetvitt Et al Emma Robben Fairbertha Peacock Pine Street Jordan Hewitt Ieligs Ceicencas H. Burdick Green Township Mary N. Davis Henry Parnell F. Schhelle Albert H. Lauer Jacob Zellner Joseph W Mary Q. Sellew Mary E. Alexander Anna Lasance Johnston Highland Avenue Nora G C. F. Bailey Elizabeth H. Richard T Alice H. ‘Durrell Wition Millcreek Township Delhi Mathews John W. Herron Carr Borden Eae Fisher Charles B. Reinke Louise “Vonderberg

Steamers Depart Today From River Ports

Ships such as O.SUNSHINE from Portsmouth and P. WELLS from Maysville head downstream at 5 p.m. VWORKUM sails at 3 30 p.m. from Petersburg and INDIANA at 4 p.m. from Vevay. CITY OF LOUISVILLE leaves at 5 p.m. Reports suggest maritime movement for multiple destinations along the river.

Pomeroy Sunshine Portsmouth Wells Maysville Courier Petersburg Vworkum Vevay Ind Indiana Louisville City OF Main St

Leave as Advertised in Pittsburg and Memphis

Classified notice notes auction and sale items with times in Pittsburg Memphis New Orleans and an approximate date around December 15. Mentions HUDSON and NEW SOUTH and SPEED in the schedule. The fragmentary text lists broadcast or sale slots tied to cities and a period around mid December.

Pittsburg Hudson Memphis New South New Orleans Speed

River Levels Clear at Evening Observations

Water readings show 24.1 feet at 6 p.m. after daytime levels of 245 feet at 6 a.m. and a previous 24.3 feet. river height fluctuates with time.

River Forecast Despite Rainfall Rises at Pittsburg

River levels are expected to rise today and stay elevated for several days after recent rains. The barge stage reached Pittsburg yesterday as water continues to swell.

Pittsburg

Vanguard the steel boat arrives to aid harbor

A Vanguard tug from New Orleans, described as the most powerful boat in the harbor, arrived Wednesday night and will remain permanently to assist the relief. Built of steel, she draws eight feet with a 60 foot length, 25 foot height, and 10 foot beam. Captain Brookhart led her duty yesterday as a six man crew handled steering for the Joe B. Williams tow through bridges. Repairs planned today.

Vanguard New Orleans Brookhart Joe B. Williams Louisville Williams

Marine Engineers Hold Evening Meeting at Harbor

The Marine Engineers met last night and transacted routine business. Belle McGowan Coal City and Joe B Williams delivered large tows of coal to Louisville yesterday. The Dave Wood navigates today and brings in four barges saved from Sunday’s Huntington smash up. The Jim Brown J M Burton and Acorn sailed with tows while Eagle expected to finish in a week. Ash Barnhart prepared supplies ahead of Williams arrival. F Marmet goes up today.

Marine Engineers Belle McGowan Coal City Joe B Williams Louisville Dave Wood Huntington Jim Brown J. M Burton Acorn Eagle Ash Barnhart

Falls City to be sent to Madison Ways for repairs

The Falls City will be out next Friday and the Charles B Pearce will be sent to the Madison Ways for repairs. Boats are delayed due to heavy fogs and the Carroll arrived from Petersburg with timber yesterday. The steamer Indiana departs for Madison tomorrow morning and the New South is slated to leave Memphis on Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Falls City Charles Pearce Madison Carroll Petersburg Indiana Vavay Keystone State Virginia Lst Louisville

Riverboats Delay as Water Rises Slow Traffic to Pittsburg

High water slows up stream towboats bringing empties to Pittsburg. Sam Brown will take out a coal load tomorrow followed by Hornet Fallie Volunteer and Tom Rees. Park at Davis Island planned with funding promised by Congress.

Commercial Tribune Pittsburg Sam Brown Hornet Fallie Tom -Rees Sam “Brown Wim. Bay Rof Ironton Ira Huntington Gallipolis Ohio Valley Government Lock Davis Island Coneven Dalzell Acheson Graham Congress Uncle Sam

Markets Report From New York Commodity Trade

New York grain and flour market reports show flour receipts 27 969 bbls and exports 3 156 bbls with sales 7 500 pkgs while wheat receipts reach 44 400 bush and exports 114 700 with sales 2 320 000 futures 80 000 spot. Prices drift weak at close as foreign advances fade. No 2 red January 77 8 3 4 c, March 79 3 4 80 c, December 77 7 8 c. Corn receipts 12 890 bush exports 102 092 bush sales 110 000 bush futures 96 000 spot. spot 46 1 4 c elev No 2 46 c. Options firm early then ease with wheat and corn. end prices near unchanged.

New York Spersteddy F. O Duluth Aigc Maya Gata Kansas City ST. Louis Baltimore Toledo Milwaukee Batley Astc

Burley Leaf Market Sees Price Rise in New Crop

The Burley leaf market reports better prices for the new 1900 crop as offerings of high quality rise. A total of 485 hogsheads were sold across four warehouses with gains noted in common bright smokers and certain mid to high grades.

Globe Warehouse

Market rounds mixed as futures dip and grains steady

Commodities report shows coffee futures opening lower and later steady with modest gains. Brazil crop movement burdens market and late European cables turn favorable. Wheat and corn prices quoted across Kansas City St Louis and Baltimore with mixed cash and futures bids. oats hold firmer in Milwaukee as barley stays steady in regional markets.

Cotton markets slip with dull spots in New York New Orleans

New York cotton closed dull with spot markets at middling levels and futures barely steady as December through July contracts range around 9.5 to 9.7 cents. New Orleans reports quiet sales of 3 960 bales, with stock and receipts rising and exports to Britain France and the continent detailed.

New York Gulf New Orleans Great Britain Bates France Continent

Weather looks for rain and cold across regions

The weather section notes fair conditions in parts of the country with expectations of a moving storm from the Missouri Valley bringing cloudy rainy weather. Light rain and near freezing temperatures are reported in the Northwest and West, with Cincinnati showing a mild December pattern and small rainfall figures in a daily weather summary.

Missouri Valley Westerday Cincinnati

Refused Bride Seeker Kills Woman Then Dies

Louis Meadows, a Monon Railway employee, shot Miss Frances Hahn after she refused to marry him in Lafayette Indiana. He turned the gun on himself and died at the scene while Miss Hahn lay seriously wounded at her sister Mrs Otto Collins home near Taylor's Station ten miles south of Lafayette.

Commercial Tribune Lafayette Ind Louis Meadows Monon Railway Frances’ Hahn Miss Hahn Otto Collins

Pittsburgh and Cincinnati Packet Line Services

Advertisement listing maritime passenger and freight departures from Pittsburg and Cincinnati to Wheeling and Pittsburg. Hudso leaves the wharfboat at 5 p.m. on Saturday December 8, Mauck agent. Virginia service follows December 11 to Pomeroy and intermediate points. Stanley Sunshine and Bonanza runs to Charleston with daily 5 p.m. departures from Broadway. Edgington’s Daily Packeting to Portemouthings and P. Wells departs this evening at 5 o’clock. Telephone numbers provided for each line.

Pittsburg Cincinnati Packet Line Wheeling HUDSO Main BE. R. Mauck Virginia Pomeroy Henry M. Stanley Sunshine Bonanza Stanley Charleston Broadway Télephone Edgington P. Wells STAR I Beate Ik Diprom Fountain Detroit Columbus Zanesville ChillMeathe Parkersburg Dayton Kerton and Sandusky T Mall Prrseever Neess Middletown Em. Payee Lima Polis St. L Hannibal & Quincy St. Louis Kansas City Vandalia MONON Baymiller Chicago Maishabesad Ind Lafayette H. D. Station Fifth and Baymilier Sts Mitchell Jamestown Chautauqua New ‘York Boston Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern R. R Central Union Station Third St Central Ave Fourth and Vine Sts B. & O. Exchange Wash N. Y Chillicothe Blanchester Hillsboro St. Louis Limited Fast Mail Bt. Louis Accommodation Louisville New Orleans Louisv Jeffersonville Jeffersonvile North Vernon Loveland Madeira Cleveland Cincinnati Central “Union Third’ Street Central Avenue Fourth Vine Streets Dayton Express Spe Spri New York L’t’d Springfield Southwestern Prk New Or White City Chicago Night Express Terre Haute St. Louis & Terre Haute Indianapolis Express Connersville & Hagerstown Connersyville& Hagerstown Harrison Morrow Philadelphia Richmond Xenia Logansport Akron Oe Flyer Detroit Express Branchester Indianapolis Pennsylvania Lines PEARL Portsmouth Virginia Railway Court St Virginia and Carolina Pocahontas and Rich Hillsb Mail Portsmouth & Kenova Ohio

Job Advertisement at 693 Gholeon Ave Avondale

A help wanted notice seeks workers for good wages before 4 o clock Friday at 693 Gholeon Avenue Avondale. The ad provides no company name but emphasizes prompt application and fair pay.

Gholeon’ Ave Avondale

Weekend Weather Outlook Across States

Ohio expects rain on Friday with colder, fair Saturday and lake snow soon. West Virginia sees rain Friday, warmer southeast, then colder Saturday with mountain snow and variable winds. Indiana faces rain south and north, then fair Saturday with fresh southerly winds turning northwest. Kentucky forecasts fair and colder Friday into Saturday with southerly winds shifting to northwest.

Ohio West Virginia Indiana

Morgan Resigns as Swindling Broker Turns Assets to Creditors

Charles W Morgan a New York Philadelphia stockbroker at C W Morgan & Co assigned for creditors after arrest. Morgan Hart and Claude Turner faced grand larceny and conspiracy charges in Police Court with bail set at 5000 for Morgan and Turner and 3000 for Hart.

New York Charles W.morgan Philadelphia C. W. Morgan & Co Morgan Hart Claude Turner Chicago Turner

Maritime arrivals and departures listed across ports

The bulletin reports ships arriving at New York Bremen St Johns Auckland and Cherbourg among others on December 6 while also noting sailings from Rotterdam and London and arrivals at Gibraltar and Portland. Several vessels named with destinations include The Neustra The Mitinehaba The Pre toria and The Peruvian among others with routes involving New York Liverpool Glasgow Cherbourg and Hamburg.

New York Hamburg Rae A Faes Alan Sydney Tér Apfa Honolulu San Francisco Cnarles Pretoria New Oes Domitrion Liverpool Glasgow

Round Turn: Chicago Tribune fragment on a boy and Maria

A clipped Chicago Tribune fragment shows speech about handling a boy, with voices debating custody or guardianship. The lines capture a tense exchange as one speaker asks to take charge and another agrees, with fragmented punctuation and quotation marks.

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