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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1908

Page

3

Castilian Count Denounces Insinuations In Custody Case

The case of Count Boni De Castellane seeks custody of his three children for his mother the Marquise De Castellane. The count renounced a $60 000 annual allowance and urged custody citing alleged misdeeds by Princess De Sagan and George Gould. M Clemenceau spoke for the princess as the hearing concluded with the court adjourning for the prosecutor’s conclusions.

Boni de Castel Marquise de Castellane M. Bonnet Princess de Sagan George Gould de Castellano Goulds de Sagans de Castellane Malakoff Palace Chateau Marias Roe Gould Gould Crawford D. Humbert Prince de Sagan M. Clemenceau Miss Gould Count de Castellane Prince Helie de Sagan

Truth and Quality Appeal to Well Informed Readers

An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a valued laxative. It emphasizes natural action, gentle cleansing, and lack of debilitating after effects, claiming ingredients are physician approved and urging purchase of genuine products from Pic press distributed drug outlets.

physici.Inc Ufiebune Albatrni Pic Press Agi

English Heiress to Wed Westinghouse Jr in Private Ceremony

Evelyn Violet Brocklebank, famed as the prettiest and wealthiest English heiress, will marry George Westinghouse Jr. on Saturday. The couple met in America when she toured the Westinghouse plant and was shown around by the inventor’s son in workman garb. The wedding is to be private.

Commercial Tribune London Dec Evelyn Violet Brocklebank England George Westinghouse, Jr Westinghouse America

Herculean Effort for Santa Fund at Lyric Theater

The Santa Claus fund benefit at the Lyric Theater in Cincinnati aims to raise tickets sold far short of the $1800 target, with about $200 moved so far. Chamber leaders and volunteers organize baskets for 1200 families, planning 12 tables each with 100 baskets to include staple groceries for Christmas Eve distribution at Music Hall.

Lyric Theater Santa Claus Fund Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Thomas P. Egan Sig ' Freiberg W.W. A. Bennett Michael Ryan Charles Lewis Henry M. Rubel Salvation Army Music Hall

Ori Bank Closed After Deed of Assignment in Napoleon

Toledo Ohio December 16 The Citizens State Bank at Napoleon filed a deed of assignment after a directors meeting and stockholder talks Assignee is D D Donovan The failure is blamed on overloans by Cashier Groll to Judge Michael Donnelly president of Ohio German Fire Insurance Company The loans allegedly lacked official approval The bank with 71000 capital 21000 surplus holds 835000 in deposits Officers included President S M Heller Vice President F Roesing Cashier J D Groll Assistant Cashier C F Bargman

Toledo, O Citizens’ State Bank Napoleon D. D. Donovan Groll Michael Donnelly Ohio German Fire Insurance Company Donnelly S. M. Heller F. Roesing J.D. Groll C. F. Bargman

Park Board Discusses New Cincinnati Park Plans

George B. Kessler outlined informal talks with the newly appointed park commission regarding the layout of the new parks. He said likely no material changes to the original plans and will meet the commission this afternoon. Aust hosted Kessler and the commissioners at luncheon at the Queen City club before Kessler departs for Indianapolis to outline a park system similar to Cincinnati’s.

George B. Kessler E. nyFpose Kessler L. ‘A. Aust Park Commission Queen City ‘Club Indianapolis Ind Cincinnati

New England Bank Closes After 85 000 Defalcation

The First National Bank of Somersworth New Hampshire closed after a shortage of 85 000 was found cashier Fred H Varney confessed to misappropriation. Varney pleaded not guilty at a hearing and posted 10 000 bail for a March federal court appearance. Bank Examiner Bean named temporary receiver.

New England Somersworth N. H First National Bank Fred H. Varney Tebbetts Varney United States Hodgman United States District Court Portsmouth Bean

Wilson Charged With Murder in Boas Poison Letter Case

Walter Wilson, linked to Harry J. Boas, was charged by a coroner's jury with Boas's murder after Boas died from stomach powders mailed to him. Forensic handwriting expert Theodore Kytka testified the letter containing the poison resembled Wilson's writing, asserting authorship.

San Francisco Wilson

May end Star receivership in Indianapolis

John C. Shaffer of Chicago has petitioned to terminate the receivership of The Star Publishing Co after purchasing Daniel G. Ried holdings. A Dec. 28 hearing date is set, with Shaffer noting a Dec. 3 purchase of Ried assets including The Star Publishing Co bonds and Indianapolis Star stock.

Indianapolis Ind John C. Shaffer Chicago Daniel G. Ried New York Star Publishing Company Anderson Ring Mr. Shaffer Mr Ried Ster Publishing Company Indianapolis Star Company

Mineworkers Strike Halts Charleston Paint Creek Jobs

In Charleston West Virginia on December 16 striking miners obeyed a district strike order from United Mineworkers of America official Ben Davis. About 2 060 men in fourteen active mines in the Paint Creek area failed to report to work this morning amid a broad labor stoppage.

Charleston W.va Ben Davis United Mineworkers of America Paint Creek

Official Obtains Warrant for Preston Megman Arrest

Matthew Nelson, superintendent of the Smoke Abatement League, obtained a warrant for the arrest of Preston Megman on a charge of violating the smoke ordinance. The A. H. Pugh Spring Company faced court and was to answer the charge previously.

Matthew Nelson

Duplicate key thief hits Cincinnati residences

A duplicate key thief was abroad in Cincinnati yesterday. He entered Ross Ferman's residence at 328 Richmond street and took a woman's coat valued at $5. He also took a watch from Clara Eller horst at 09 Elm street worth $20 and a hat worth $8. Bart Weiner at 642 West Fifth street lost an overcoat. Elizabeth Grieschen of 3811 Mount Vernon avenue Hyde Park was deprived of her purse containing $7 and a rosary from a Fifth street store yesterday.

Cincinnati Ross Ferman Richmond Street Clara ‘Ellerhorst Elm Street Bart Weiner West Fifth Street Fifth Street Elizabeth Grieschen Mount Mernon Avenue Hyde ' Park

West End Grocers Freed After Sunday Law Warrants

Four West End grocers Edward Wagner Ben Altevers Peter Witzenbacher and Charles Blandau were arrested on warrants issued to the Retail Clerks association for violating the Sunday law. Mayor Diller dismissed the cases after hearings at Addyston, with Kapp and Foster representing the defendants. The arrests followed several days of legal action.

Edward ,Wagner Ben Altevers Peter Witzenbacher Charles Blandau West End Retail Clerks’ Association Diller Addyston Kapp & Foster

Traffic Men Meet to Discuss Interchange of Traffic

A group of traffic men from railroads north and south of the Ohio held a private meeting at Sinton afternoon to discuss interchange of traffic and to seek mutual advantage. The discussion touched on routes into Cincinnati and the handling of incoming trains.

Ohio Sinton

Cranks Auto Breaks Arm Incident Reported

An incident involving an 18 year old at 48 Rockdale Avenue was reported yesterday. The youth was injured while operating a machine during a study session on chauffeur management theory. Police and officials stated the event occurred as part of a school activity and is under investigation.

George Baliwin Rockdale Ie Yapeor

Roosevelt Letter Sparks African Expedition Request

Theodore Roosevelt asks the American Museum of Natural History to fund field naturalists and taxidermists for an Africa expedition to collect specimens for the national museum. A board of regents accepts his proposal and notes the June 20 1908 letter from the president.

Walsett Africa Mombassa German East Africa Uganda Nile Tidewater Anis Waitlong National Museum Wold National Museum National’ Museum Uit Theodore. Roosevelt E. Roosey

Roosevelt summons Ohioan to White House meeting

Boston Journal reports Ferdinand Van Dyke Blair a Harvard senior from Georgetown Ohio has been summoned to the White House by President Roosevelt for an appointment next Tuesday. Blair declines to discuss the nature of the meeting.

Roosevelt Ohioan Boston Boston Journal Ferdinand van Dyke’ Blair Harvard White House Blair Thesenior Georgetown

Hargis Trial Delayed by Key Witnesses Absence

Special Dispatch from Irvine Kentucky reports Judge Adams postponed the Beach Hargis murder trial to tomorrow due to defense claims that important witnesses are absent. The courtroom drew crowds from Breathitt County and Ea Callahan, once a top lieutenant, said he will work for the defense.

Commercial Tribune Irvine Adams Beach Hargis James Hargis Breathitt Ea Callahan Hargis

Railroad Plans Change for Overhead Crossing in City

Louisville and Nashville railroad changes its plan to build an overhead crossing over Front Butter and Plum streets, with a sixty foot span at Walnut and a new full width span at Vine removing street piers. Merchants along Front street are advised wide openings will be provided for heavy traffic to the levee and express approval from business men, while council opposition is not expected.

Louisville & Nashville Railroad Front, Butter and Plum Streets Walnut Street Vine’ Street Front Street Iri Council

Snatching Attempt In Police Officer’s Family Area Reported

An apparent purse snatching attempt occurred near a police officer’s home involving a youth who tried to seize a pocketbook held by Mari Peter Gifténada, wife of the officer. The incident prompted a brief pursuit but details remain unclear and the suspect fled.

Peter Gifténada Hucild Nye

Thornton Haig Declared Leader in Yacht Club Tragedy

Report notes movements of participants in a yacht club tragedy with reference to witnesses and iron figures, continuing from the first page of coverage.

Court hears testimony in float shooting case on Philippine ties

Witnesses describe a chaotic scene on the float near the dock. Captain Hains fired under a sail as the assault unfolded, with Annis and Thornton Hains involved. Justice Crane rebuked defense and prosecution as adjournment was set for the next day.

Hains Annis Andréws Thornton Stephens McIntyre Find Andrews Crane Wluror- Iins Feigtetophior Jardin Port Jer Y Sunaay McIntyre Andrrews Claudia Hains Philippines White Thornton Hains Roberts Witners Atinia Thornton J. Hains

Plumbers Honor Prizes at First Euchre and Hop

The Master Plumbers association held the season’s first euchre and hop at Meidel’s hall with members wives and daughters and many manufacturers and jobbers in attendance. Vera Murphy won the first prize in euchre while a group of women and men received prizes. a late evening dance extended the festivities near midnight.

Cincinnati Association Euchre Edward H. Morgan Vera Murphy W. J. Gwynn A. H. Miller B. Froesch Hilbert E. Niesen E. Moesta Botley Stella Schneiders A. Jerome’ Murphy J. A Clifford Schlemmer J. D. Sullivan G. Walterman, Jr John Hoffman

Moore Held on Grand Larceny Charge in Jewelry Theft

Detective Sweeney returned from Chattanooga with William Moore a 21 year old cook from Vincennes Indiana. Moore is charged with grand larceny for stealing jewelry valued at 600 dollars from Alma Ficks superintendent of German in the public schools. A diamond sunburst bearing Alma Ficks name was found in Moore's possession. He offered to reveal where other jewelry was hidden.

Sweeney Chattanooga William Moore Vincennes Ind Hebh Ficks Moore Alma Ficks

Archdiocese mulls reopening seminary near Norwood Heights

Archdiocese leader Bishop Moeller weighs reopening the preparatory seminary after a two year closure. The plan links the seminary with the big seminary, with potential move to Norwood Heights pending candidate numbers and upcoming ordinations.

Arch+sbishop Moeller Norwood Heights

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