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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1908

Page

3

Harmon to Lead Parade Mounted in inaugural procession

Governor elect Harmon will ride horseback in Ohio's inaugural parade in Columbus on Jan 11 with his staff, escorted by Col. C. A. Weybrecht. The event tops a grand program including a large civic and military procession, varied club entertainments, and a state house reception.

Judson Harmon Columbus C. A. Weybrecht Ohio Rutherford B. Hayes McKinfley Judge Harmon Columbus Board of Trade Board of Trade United States Army Great Southern Hotel Franklin County Democratic Club Frank R. Vance Buckeye Republican Club W.S. Carlisle Harmon State House Rotunda Lewis H. Gibson George J. Karb Major Palmer

Milton’s Works Discussed At Tercentenary Celebrations

Rabbi David Philipson spoke at Avondale Temple last night honoring Milton on his birth centenary. He praised Areopagitica as a premier defense of free speech and noted Paradise Lost as its poetic counterpart. Rabbi Mielziner chose Milton as his topic in Reading road Sabbath School. Professor William Allen Nielsen of Harvard lectured at Cincinnati University on Milton as artist or Puritan.

David Philipson Avondale Milton Rabbi Philipson Mielziner Sabbath School Reading Road Cincinnati University William Allen Nielson Harvard University John Milton

War episode lecture draws hundreds at armory

Members of the First regiment O N G and friends gathered at the armory to hear Rev. Walter D. Cole speak on Andrews Raid a Civil War episode. A regimental concert by the band added to the evening’s enjoyment. The regiment plans to represent Cincinnati at Governor Harmon’s inauguration, with plans still unsettled.

Walter D. Cole Andrews Cincinnati Harmon

Best Morning Shopping Hours Improve Service and Packing

From 8 30 to 12 in the morning the best hours for shopping. The service is quickest and orders can be packed during the day saving night work.

Linwood Improvement Association notes conductor concerns at crossings

East End residents report careless street car conductors near railroad crossings with several near misses. The association will press the traction company for crossing safety instructions at Delta avenue and push the city to remove dangerous grade crossings. A separate health board was endorsed.

Linwood Improvement Association East End Traction Company Delta Avenue

Woman in house fire seriously ill after gas leak candle blast

Mrs. Benjamin Mickles 65 is seriously ill from a fire at 257 Stanley Avenue yesterday. A man in the cellar lit a candle while inspecting a gas leak, causing the explosion and fire. Firemen rescued her. losses are about $100.

Benjamin Mickles Stanley Avenue Mickles

Apartments Ransacked in Owner Absent at 214 West Sixth

Thieves entered the apartments of Charles Chariires at 214 West Sixth Street while the owner was away and took 210 dollars and a large amount of clothing. Police were notified of the loss.

Charles Chariires West Sixth Street

Hubbard Ill With Fever At Associated Charities

C M Hubbard head of the Associated Charities is confined to his room with a high fever. Dr W Findley is attending Mr Hubbard and supplying care at his home or residence.

Associated Charities C. M. Hubbard The Dr. W. Findley

Court News: Various Civil and Criminal Actions Across Courts

Ida Hossfeld answers a $10,000 suit by Pearl Hossfeld over domestic trouble. Bankruptcy actions against John A. Schulte for $1,249.63. Eagle Belting dividend declared at 10 percent with plant bid by Dec 30. Property disputes over John M. Liggett trusts and Lotta Liggett. Damages claimed in Rosa Herrmann suits. several divorces granted or pending. Criminal cases include George Vincent found guilty of breaking into a sealed railcar. Samuel Gaffney pleads guilty to petit larceny.

Ida Hossfeld Hamilton Pearl Hossfeld Covington Hossfeld Alfred Hossfeld O. W.bailey Whittaker Eagle Belting Company B. T. Archer Charles E. McCarthy Josephine Wolfe Eighth Street McCarthy Liggett Lotta James B. Swing Wuilding Association John M. Liggett Louis P. Herrmann Frederick Herrmann Gores William L. Dickson Albert Armstrong Clara Bruce Rusz O’connell A. B. Bruce Nellie Robinson Charles 8. Sparks Bramwell Harry Gray Cincinnati Traction’ Company Spring Grove Avenue Gray Kittredge & Wilby Traction Company Roettinger & Gorman, Contra George Vincent Ic. C. Rose Samuel Gaffney

Cincinnati Elks Endorse August Herrmann for Supreme Head

The Cincinnati Elks gathering heard that twenty lodges from Huntington West Virginia Shelbyville and Clarksburg have declared in favor of August Herrmann as supreme head of Elkdom. The meeting also welcomed new initiates August H Miller Alfred Stoehr T W Hilton Joseph Benning and Al B Eiting.

Cincinnati Elks Huntington

Infirmary Inmate Commits Suicide in Second Story Window

A 65 year old woman, unidentified, leaped from a Cincinnati suspension bridge rail and died at the Ware Land barge foot. The body lies at the morgue. Witnesses saw her pause on the bridge and resist a boy who tried to stop her before she jumped 175 feet to her death. The other case: James Carney, 76, an infirmary inmate, killed himself by jumping from a second story hospital window after a period of insomnia and despondency. he died three hours later at the hospital after the fall.

Alice Parmalee Harry Parmalee Judgs Charles W. Baker Cora’ Skirvin Yusef Skirvin John Wentzel Esther A. Lacey Sales Esther . A. Young Rick. Lacey Calia O H. E. Engelhardt Suspension Bridge Cincinnati Ware Land Company Vine Street Foreman Kennedy Davis Shea Robert John‘. Wilson Fleet Stop Ware Front Street Bey James Carney Carney Thiel Carthage

English Interests Seek Gas Bonds

The Cincinnati Gas and Electric board met to consider English capitalists’ proposition to purchase bonds of the Cincinnati Gas transportation company. Terms not public. several conditions unsettled. The general contract is satisfactory and minor terms will be decided soon. Pipe laying advances about two miles daily.

Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company Cincinnati Gas Transportation Company West Virginia

Agencies Accused of Irregularities in Employment Services

E P Hawrey state deputy inspector reports investigations of Cincinnati agencies uncovering irregularities. He cites offices that retain workers briefly and rotate staff to collect multiple fees. Chief Inspector Lewis on scene says agencies may not pay licenses and charge servants more than the legal fee.

E. P. Hawrey Cincinnati Lewis

Cincinnati Traction schedules reveal car counts and service

Vice President Foraker reports to the public service board a complete Cincinnati Traction schedule showing lines, cars operated, extras in morning and evening, miles run and other data. The company now runs 148 double cars, 50 more than in November 1907, and double-truck cars carry 61 percent more passengers, equaling 24 additional single cars.

Cincinnati Traction Company Public Service Foraker

Lumber Pile Fire Destroys Kentucky Lumber Yard

Sparks from a locomotive started a fire in the Kentucky Lumber Co yard at Sixth and Burns streets last evening. Firemen feared a major blaze but contained the flames. Loss estimated around 100 dollars.

Kentucky Lumber Company Sixth Burns Street

Stolen 300 Saloon Checks From Henry Karting

The saloon on Thirteenth and Clay streets was broken into yesterday morning. Thieves took 300 five‑cent trade checks.

Henry Karting

Kidnapped Boy Recovers After Boat River Escape

Fred Boettger a Ward High School student says two men abducted him from a Walnut Street shop window. He claims he was drugged, forced to forge a $16 check, then bound for Riverside before escaping to Kentucky shore. Cincinnati Trust teller confirms the bogus check was torn up. Other similar cases reported recently.

Fred Boettger Wearview Avenue H. W. Boettger Vine Street Thirteenth Walnut Street Cincinnati. Trust Company Riverside Boettger Kentucky Cincinnati Trust Company Fred Weissman Cincinnati “Trust Company Jéf Woodward High School

Rockefeller May Outweigh Carnegie in Education Gift

A Chicago report says John D. Rockefeller will donate 50 million dollars to education in Oriental nations. He will await findings from professors Ernst Burton and Thomas Do. Chamberlin who study conditions in the Orient before proceeding.

Chicago University of Chicago John D. Rockefeller Rockefeller Ernst Burton Thomas Do. Chamberlin Orient

Postpone Rohdenburg Case in Bank Note Inquiry

Justice Dumont postpones the examination into whether Mrs Richard Rohdenburg authorized notes discounted at Norwood First National Bank are genuine or forged. Saloonist Rohdenburg of Hunt Street remains under $500 bond awaiting the next Tuesday hearing. Mrs Rohdenburg denies authorizing the use of her name as settlement efforts with the bank continue.

Richard Rohdenburg Norwood First National Bank Justice Dumont Rohdenburg Hunt Street

Bid for River Power Plant at Fernbank Dam

Bidding by local contractors for the Ohio river dam power house at Fernbank opened with several offers. Bids ranged from 12 000 to 14 487 dollars. government estimate was 12 000. Colonel W T Russell sent the bids to Washington with his recommendation. work to start early next year.

Ohio River Fernbank W. T. Russell United States Engineers Robert Harris Newport Kaps & Brehm Gordon. Engineering Company L. P. Hazen &Co William Miller & Sons Marcus Building Company Washington Russell

To Take Home Small Packages Means Shorter Hours

A statement notes that handling small parcel deliveries leads to reduced work hours for saleswomen drivers and delivery personnel.

Plans Evacuation Of Cuba By American Army

Washington reports the first details of withdrawal of the army of pacification from Cuba. Movements start January 1 and finish April 1. Officers and civilians depart Havana after President Gomez's inauguration. Remaining troops withdraw as transportation allows. Three army transports will bring all troops home landing at Newport News Virginia.

Wackington War Department Cuba Newport News Virginia

Early Christmas Shopping Aids Working Girl

Readers are urged to shop early in the season and daytime hours to benefit the working girl and those who serve customers. The exhortation links prompt purchasing with fair labor support.

Fox River Butter Admits Misbranding in Court

The Fox River Butter company admitted in federal court that its butter was misbranded, as claimed by U S. pure food inspectors. The butter labeled as Elgin butter was shown to be produced at creameries in Elba Wisconsin. The company posted 300 bond to reclaim the seized butter from cold storage while penalty awaits court decision.

Fox River Butter Company United States Pure Food Elba Wis 7The

Probe Into Herz Record On Purse Theft Case

Investigation launched to determine if Max Herz, accused of stealing a purse from Mrs. Grosheim at 1771 Baltimore Pike, continues in police court. References to a member of a famous band and unclear phraseology but focuses on the alleged theft and ongoing proceedings.

Max Herz

Protest at College Hill as Salvation Army flee from officers

Residents report a tense pursuit as Mayor Markbreit and Cincinnati police chase Salvation Army solicitors through College Hill. Army members escape aboard a city car toward Cincinnati, leaving authorities to continue the hunt for their return.

American Iron Army Markbrelt Cincinnati College Hill Markbreit American Salvation Army Cinci Salvation Army Philadelphia Army Alma Millikin Fifth Walnut Streets Salvationists

Plan Aimed at Independent City Health Board Urged

Civic committees met in the Business Men's club to prepare a pamphlet advocating an independent city health board. Dr. Walter Weaver cited press education over pamphlets and noted the slop-feed bill history and milk inspection reports showing Chicago and other cities well below standard. Former Mayor Julius Fleishmann favored the board and pledged support.

Business Men’s Club Board of Health Board of Public Service Walter Weaver Academy of Medicine The Commercial Tribune Chicago Kansas City St. Louis Cincinnati Julius Fleitschmann

Out Again, In Again Charles O Rourke Charged

Charles O Rourke, 29, aged from the workhouse yesterday, beat his wife at 1718 Logan Street after returning home last night. He previously served time for the same offense and faces probable Christmas stay in the workhouse after Patrolman Bernhardt arrested him for disorderly conduct.

Charles O'Rourke Logan Street O'Rourke Bernhardt O’ Rourke

May Copy Sewer System Inquiries Spark City Probe

C A Day San Francisco public works commissioner asks how sewers are tapped and connected to homes. He states the system is unsatisfactory and changes are being considered. The board referred the letter to Superintendent Shipley of the street and sewer repair department.

C. L. A. Day Public Works San Francisco Cal Board of Public Service Saintendent Shipley

Ethical remedy syrup of figs and senna praised by Well-Informed of the World

A promotional note extols a health product as a world approved family laxative. It describes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as an ethical remedy with known components and physician approval, endorsed by the Well-Informed of the World.

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Stamina League Stamina Republican League John Burgess Joseph Lemkuhl H.l 8. Morrisey Morrisey Lemkuhi Taft First Voters’ Club Henry T. Hunt Hunt Common Pleas Ireton Will M. Coffin Thestamina Frank A. Hightree United States Coll Stamina Blue Cory Henry Arthur Gfrigee Grimingel Luv Olanzen WZ Poerrile Dival Liv Grimuziwali DIV Colettan Avery Ands Tam P- Cripinali DIV Prophet of Freedom First Regiment Court News United States Courts Rosa Seltzerman Squire Smedes Kerl Harry B. Thomas Carrie B. Haworth Business Investment Company Haworth Kerr Rosalie Mack Cincinnati Gas and Electric Samuel A. Rowins Michael Stanton Mary E. Vanzant Henry Walker George Voll, Jr Peter Emma Sievers Catherine Bernens Louis H. Bernens Nellie J. Hargrave Sarah M. Hargrave Amanda Henry Niemes William E. Beall William W. Fairbank Henry Leesman Louisa Niemes Common Pleas Court Criminal Court ELKS Herrmann Inspector of Labor Bureaus CAR Service Ates Carnegie Fox River Company Gwest Herz Paris Rats Dr. Weaver Health Board Project
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