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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1908

Page

7

Grand of Klaw and Baaranger stage The Round Up

A matinee today at the Grand features Klaw and Baranger's Western drama The Round Up drawing large crowds in Cincinnati. Notable cast includes Maclyn Arbuckle Florence Brockwell Orme Caldara Minnette Barrett Howard Hartsell and Elmer Grandin with a spectacular battle and roundup finale praised for its western realism.

Klaw and Baranger Aylward The Grand Birnbryer Ben D. Stevens the Grand Pittsburg Nixon Cincinnati Maclyn Arbuckle Hoover Florence Brockwell Orme Caldara Minnette Barrett Howard Hartsell Elmer Grandin New Mexico Klawn Dhanger

State House Improprieties Probe Spurs Dismissals

Governor Harris orders Adjutant General Critchfield to discharge state employees amid a probe into a corruption scheme at the state house. The investigation links Glen Weinman chief engineer and others to junk theft, defense of gas burner fabrication in the basement, and improper profit sharing with junk dealers. Weinman has reimbursed $212 to the treasury. no laws exist to convict or compel further testimony.

Miéat State House Glen Weinman Joseph McMeekin Newton Wallace James Mills Wiliam Phillips Weinman Hene Weinman, McMeekin and Mills Columbus

List of attendees at the gifts distribution supper

A gathering recorded as the distribution of gifts and a supper. Present include ward Abbel George M Anderton ML F Behrend E HB Barton Louis Geneval Bonhajo W W R Brenner T A Brewer G W Burckhardt Benjamin Favis J Amaon A D Fisher William H Fry Fred W Garber A Gaeser Thomas H Gore B H Hargrave BE T Harvey W D Henderson G J Hoffmann Bert Hogan T Henley Leon Lippert H M Becker Georges Meinschausen Benjamin B Miller M B Moch Louis Kramer C G Riodas Sidney J Gowen A J Conroy Harold Ryland F J Bachelor C A Mauser F T Cahill A B Closson W J Withgar M Avora J B Daniels W M Schoenle T Ohrmann W Drach F Ehrmann A O Bizner John Rosti C Kirk Rettig W McDonald M F Wilson P Bachenbach Schoenbrechter E aene William Traxel William Syi Trounstine Joseph L Stix Leon Brock C Van Buskirk L S Vogt H Kirschner C T Webber T Wilbers F Wilmes Alf Wetterer Dr D Dickson

Ward Abbel George M. ‘Anderton ML. F.‘ Behrend E. HB. Barton Louis Geneval Bonhajo W.W. R. Brenner T. A. Brewer G. W. Burckhardt Benjamin Favis J. Amaon A. D. Fisher William H. Fry Fred W. Garber A. Gaeser Thomas H. Goré BE. T. Harvey W. D. Henderson G. J. Hoffmann Bert Hogan T. Henley Leon Lippert H. J. Becker Georges “Meinschausen Bénjamin Bmillér M .B. Moch Louis Kramer GQ. Riordas Sidney J. Gowen A. J Rettig W. ¥. McDonald M. F. Wilson P. Bachenbach Schoenbrechter E. Aene William Traxel William Syi Trounstine Joseph L. Stix Leon Brock C. van Buskirk Vogt H. Kirschner C. T. Webber T. & Wilbers F. Wilmes Alf Wetterer D. Dickson

Notable Cast Set for Mme Klich at Lyric Next Week

A marquee of prominent players backs Mme Klich for her Lyric engagement. Frank Gillmore stars with a career alongside Mary Mannering and Henrietta Crosman, joining a company featuring Ernest Stallard, Thomas R. Mills, Henry Wen, Bertot, Pilar Morin, C. J. Williams, Ida Waterman, Florineya Eda Bryan and Marion Holcombe.

Mme. Kalich Lyric Theater Frank Gillmore Georges Garnier Mary Mannering Henrietta Crosman Gillmore Mr. Gillmore Fiske John Hare Forbes Robertson Beerbohm Tree Pat Campbell Ernest Stallard Baron Guy DeNeffles Wilard Thomas R. Mills Dessette Modjeska Henry Miller Eff Louis Mann Henry Chochette Madame Butterfly Belasco C. J. Williams Ida Waterman Florineya Eda Bryan Marion Holcombe

Travel talk on Sicily Earthquake Country by Dean Harty

Dean Harty professor of Greek literature at the University of Cincinnati is engaged as special feature for an extra Lyric travel talk next Sunday evening. He will discuss Sicily as the earthquake country with many slides from his own photographs and will describe Messina and the recently devastated coastal region.

Dean Harty University of Cincinnati Sicily Dean Harry Messina

Nazimova Performs Hedda Gabler After A Doll’s House

Madame Nazimova repeated Nora in Ibsen's A Doll's House at the Lyric to a highly pleased audience. Tonight Hedda Gabler, first staged here by Mrs, is to be presented with Nazimova as Hedda, a performance eagerly anticipated by Ibsen enthusiasts as seat sales show strong attendance.

Madame Nazimova Nora Ibsen Lyric Theater Hedda Gabler Madame Nazsimova Hedda

Rider Injured After Bucking Fall at Grand Round Up

Joe Garrigan, a rider for the Round Up at the Grand, was injured while exercising a horse in the Klaw and Erlanger Western drama. The horse bucked on granite near the Fountain and toppled Garrigan, who sustained a sprained ankle and bruises to his foot.

Joe Garrigan Mr. A

Actor and Author F Laurence Lee Dies in Chicago Tour

Chicago December 29 F Laurence Lee actor and author of several melodramas died today after a short illness contracted while playing with a company touring the Middle West. Born in Dayton Ohio he spent years in acting and playwriting. Remains will be taken to Dayton for interment.

Chicago F. Laurence Lee Ole Middle West Lee Dayton

The Yankee Prince comes to Grand Opera House

George M. Cohan leads a cast of over 100 in The Yankee Prince a timely musical about American girls seeking titled husbands abroad. The show originally played at Knickerbocker Theatre New York and reunites the famed Cohan family and troupe for one week starting next Monday in Cincinnati.

Gebdrge Cohan George M. Cohan Grand Opera House Cincin M. Cohan Cincinnati Cohanes Knickerbocker Teater New York City

Cohan and Harris Offer Fifty Miles From Boston at the Wal

The review applauds Fifty Miles From Boston as a rural musical comedy and praises the Cohan and Harris troupe for strength and musical chorus. TheNew Year matinee is set for Friday with seating advised. Thursday and Saturday matinees proceed as usual.

Boston

Two Sales in One Day at Grand Opera House

The Grand Opera house opens tomorrow morning for George M. Cohan's The Yankee Prince with 100 associate players, to run each evening next week and Saturday matinee. The matinees on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday feature Cohan and Harris' The Counsel for the Defense, their first serious show in a producing film venture.

Grand Opera House George M. Cohan Cohan and Harris’ Special Dramatic Company Khow Cohan and Harris

Strongheart to Open Next Week at the Olympic

Forepaugh Management plans to stage Robert Holeson’s Strongheart at the Olympic next week. The play centers on an Indian youth at Columbia College and blends romance, humor, and drama in a new treatment of race themes. William C. DeMille directs a production aimed at showcasing the play’s youthful energy and social contrasts.

William C. DeMille David Belasco Redman Strongheart Columbia College

Shore Acres Matinee at Olympic Theater This Afternoon

Forepaugh Stock Company presents Shore Acres at the Olympic theater this afternoon with strong audience response to the human nature tale. Four special holiday matinees are planned for New Year’s Day.

Forepaugh Stock Company Shore Acres Olympic

Texas Play Brings Real Worth to Walnut Next Week

Sensational southern drama Texas by J Mauldin Feigl comes to the Walnut for a Sunday matinee with strong reviews. The critics praise high class attraction in a popular priced venue and promise generous value for the audience’s time and money.

Texas J. Mauldin Feigl

Amusement Notes Highlight Mae Melville Sides Alight Cox

Mae Melville the Columbia’s featured comedienne performed with Robert Higgins and drew laughs at yesterday’s matinee by joking about George B. Cox the Republican leader in a private box. The audience roared as she noted his weight and declared I’ve got a smash. Cox joined in the applause as the act ended.

Mae Melville Columbia Robert Higgins George B. Cox J. Cox Melville Cox Mr. Cox

Reds Manager Plans Baseball Night for Mike Donlin

Manager Bancroft of the Reds intends to host a baseball night in Columbia early next week to honor Mike Donlin. He will summon all Reds in the city and other professional players who winter there to attend the party at an unnamed venue.

Bancroft Reds Columbia Mike Donlin Hell

Kentucky Belles to Stage The Hoodlums' Holiday

The People’s Theater presents a new two act musical comedy The Hoodlums' Holiday led by Jim Cana a versatile comedian with a cast of fifty and a beauty chorus of thirty Chooceeta the dancer is an added attraction.

People’s Theater Kentucky Belles Jim Chooceeta

Travel art lecture on The World's Greatest Pictures at Lyric

The Sunday lecture on The World's Greatest Pictures offers a rare chance to view master artworks up close. Beautifully illustrated, the event reflects years of travel and study by the lecturer.

the Lyric

Child of the Regiment opens at Lyceum with new star

Western plains atmosphere and army life drama A Child of the Regiment by Charles BE Blaney to open a week at the Lyceum theater on Sunday afternoon. Walter Wilson, a new star from Blaney's recent work, leads the cast as the production boasts lavish scenic display and high spending.

Western Plains Army Lfe Far West Charles BE. Blaney Lyceum Theater Mr. Blaney Walter Wilson Lyceum Anager Blaney

Johnnie Hoey to Star in The Boy Detective at Heucks

Johnnie Hoey appears next week in Charles E Blaney new play The Boy Detective an edition of Willie Live. Hoey the most popular light comedian touring popular priced theatres promises a scenic and electrical production with a competent supporting cast.

Johnnie Hoey Heuck Charles E. Blaney Willie Mr. Hoey

Mardi Gras Beauties Draw Crowds at the Standard

Andy Lewis and his group perform for cheering crowds at the Standard. Traveling salesmen allied with Lewis attend a meeting and fill the cabenette with boxes and many seats, socializing after the event.

Andy Lewis Mr. Lewis

Margaret King Stars in My Six oClock Girl at Standard Theater

Margaret King, principal performer with Behman Show and Frank D. Bryans Congress of American Girls, heads a swinging production at the Standard theater next week. The show features an original number My Six oClock Girl with chorus heads peering through sunflowers and a procession of show girls including the Gibson girl athletic girl coy maiden Christy girl and others. Miss King is supported by Jeanette Morton Ursula Curley Helen Williams Louise Sedwick Hattie French Joanna Stilla Fannie Williams Minnie Stewart Bella Our.

Margaret King Behman Frank D. Bryan Congress of American Girls Mies King Gibson

Poet Scout Heads New Year Celebration Programme

Captain Jack Crawford the poet scout will lead the New Year's Eve celebration by the Business Men's club. A table dinner runs 6 to 8 pm with toasts and music. Crawford is praised as a premier entertainer and praised by Elbert Hubbard for his ability to captivate a 2000-strong audience.

Jack Crawford Harvard Yale Columbia Princeton Jack Chicago Parliament

Dayton Autoists Injured In Road Accident

Five miles from Cleves Ohio on Miami road T A Schoberg lost control of his car and it went over an embankment. In the vehicle were T A Schoberg his wife daughter and brother H Schoberg all of Dayton. T A Schoberg was hurt about the shoulders his brother suffered internal injuries while his wife and daughter were severely shocked.

Miami Road Cleves, O T. A. Schoberg T. A. Schocberg Goer H. Schocberg Dayton

Servant Testifies in Hains Trial In Fort Hamilton Revelries

In Flushing New York December 29 lawyers for Thornton J Hains and Captain Peter C Hains Jr indicted for the killing of William B Annis called witnesses. A Chicago friend Samuel Chester Reid testified Captain Hains discussed alleged marriage troubles and showed signs of irrational behavior. Minnie Rhone the household servant described alleged events at the Hains home in the Philippines and relations involving Claudia Hains and William E Annis.

Flushing N. Y Thornton J. Hains Peter C. Hains Jr William B. Annis Claudia Hains Captain Hains Samuel Chester Reid Chicago Hains

Woman Robbed of 580 Dollars in City Cigars Shop

Mrs Ber sidia Mitaiga a Roumanian 37 was robbed of 580 dollars in her cigar store at 1942 Central avenue. Two heavyset men entered to buy cigars and after demanding change forced her to the floor and took the money from a trunk before fleeing. Police were alerted and searched for the suspects.

Bersidia Mitaiga Central Avenue Mitzigaie Fifth District

Norwood Bonds Sold by City of Norwood

The Western German bank won the sale of Norwood Ohio twenty five year 4 percent bonds for 90000 dollars with a total premium across bidders of 2736 dollars for Western German bank 2592 53 by Central Trust and Safe Deposit Provident Savings Bank and Trust Well Roth Co First National Bank Norwood Bensongood Mayer Norwood National Bank Atlas National Bank 501 35.

Western German Bank Norwood Central Trust and Safe Deposit Company Provident Savings Bank and Trust Company Well, Roth & Co First National Bank Bensongood & Mayer Norwood National Bank Atlas National Bank

Drummers Organize Post Meeting in Cincinnati

Seventy five traveling salesmen for Cincinnati millinery houses met at the Linton hotel yesterday and formed a post organization to advance their trade and coordinate activities among members.

Cincinnati National Linton Hotel Ldima

Mrs Helen Truesdale Dies Founder Of Local Unitarian Church

Mrs Helen M Truesdale 81 longtime Unitarians founder died at noon after brief illness. Widow of Charles Truesdale he helped organize the William Resor stove company. Survived by a son and four daughters including Clinton A Truesdale and Mrs Jessie Whately. Funeral at Avondale Unitarian church tomorrow at 10:30 with Rev George A Thayer. interment Spring Grove.

Helen M. Truesdale Unitarian Church Charles Truesdale William Resor Geo W McNeil Chicago Jessie Whately Charlies J. Christie Fleischmann Company Avondale George A. Thayer Spring Grove

Denver tragedy ties two former Cincinnati friends

Charles Cuvier Dury a 24 year old Denver victim and C Burdette Bell 26 who shot him were former drama students in Cincinnati four years ago. Bell worked days at Home Steam Laundry and studied acting by night. Dury married Alice Marshall in 1906 and later moved West. Prof Charles Dury, renowned naturalist, is his father.

Charles Cuvier Dury Denver Col C. Burdette Bell Cinccinnati Bell Home Steam Laundry Company Garfield Place Hale Bell Dayton Durys Alice Marshall West Eleventh Street Covington Dury Englewood Crystal Theater Smithsonian Institution University of Cincinnati Natural History Society Cuvier Club Alr Spring Grove Cuvier Tim Walnut Hills 8. W. Beil Madisonville Methodist Acc

Divorce Suit Alleges Drugged Marriage to Dailey

Attorneys say the woman sought to repudiate the union and acted for stepchildren who gain property on Mrs. McCarty’s death. McCarty, 66, and husband 48 allegedly pressured her to sign a check before marriage. After marrying Dailey she returned to Lima and filed for divorce alleging she was drugged. Clerk Yates will send copies of the marriage license and minister’s return.

McCarty Lima Dailey Yates

New Port General Council Fails to Quorum on Contract Renewal

Last night a meeting to renew the contract with the side seal patrol company failed to reach a quorum after repeated attempts. Members expressed indignation at ongoing absences and warned of action if the issues persist.

Newport General Council Sucked Reve

Open House Planned by Covington YOM for New Year

Arrangements for an open house at Covington YOM are under way. From 10 to 12 the apartments will be open to friends of the boys, with a 5 30 dinner for men. Miss Gussie Miller chairs the Ladies auxiliary. An 8 o’clock gymnasium program and first floor calendar display and amateur photo contest will follow.

Covington Yom.g Ladies’ Auxiliary Gussie Miller

Covington Court Notes Report Local Fines and Orders

Police Judge Read fined Kyle $25 for wrongful use of the union label. William O'Hearn was dismissed on a rock through a streetcar window. Adolphin Freund obtained an order restraining Latonia Banking Association from paying Fred Freund. Albert Hall jailed 30 days for soliciting money for Anna Cole's washing. An order barred Covington from taxing H Bussart and 51 others. John Otton cases lunacy continued. Leo Rice v Christopher Rice dissolved partnership. plaintiff awarded $1,850.

Kyle Scott Street Union Labol Read Covington William O’hearn Adolphin Freund Atyores Shaw Latonia Banging Association Fred Freund Albert’ Hall Anna Cole H. Bussart Bussart John Otton

Property Transfers From Fuhrman to Sargeant and Strohm

Eda A. Fuhrman transfers lot 19 in Beyland’s sub to John Sargeant. William Strohm and wife convey six shares in Clifton Home Co’s sub to Julia Young. The items reference Belleview and Clifton areas and involve two adjacent real estate transactions.

Eda A. Fuhrman John Sargeant Beyland Obama William Strohm Julia Young Clifton Home Clifton

Animals on display at Y M C A open house

Cincinnati Zoological Gardens loan 50 animals for New Year celebration at the Y M C A Seventh and Walnut streets. Creatures range from a bear to a guinea pig and will be caged in the junior boys room on the third floor. This marks the zoo's first time lending so many animals to an organization.

Cincinnati Zoological Gardens Seventh Walnut Streets

Extra Cars to Run Observe Downtown Page

Fragmentary OCR notes mention extra cars and downtown observation with unclear context. The readable text hints at a historical page layout or announcement about a count or sale but details are unreadable and not enough to identify people, organizations, or a clear event.

Gas main blaze near Colerain and Harrison streets

A break in a six inch gas main at Colerain and Harrison caused flames in a sewer ditch about seven feet long. Fire units Company 13 and Ladder Company 2 responded to extinguish the blaze after gas ignited as workers searched for the leak. Full repairs estimated to take about a day.

Colerain Harrison Avenues Company 13 Ladder Company No

Burned in Soap Factory Injury in Cincinnati Hospital

Frank Stéver, 20, and Bernard were severely scorched in a soap plant fire at the St Bernard factory. An examination at Cincinnati hospital labeled the injuries among the worst of their kind seen recently.

Frank Stéver Bernard Plant. O. E Soap Company St. Bernard Cincinnati

Campbell County Divorce Suit Filed by Elizabeth Lohr

In Campbell County the suit for divorce was filed yesterday by Elizabeth Lohr against her husband George B. Lohr. The petition states they married in 1904 and two years later he abandoned her. She seeks custody of their child and restoration of her maiden name Elizabeth Maunder.

Cfteait Isabeth Lohr George B. Lohr Elima Beth Maunder

Aged Woman Disappears From Newport Home

Family of Adam Feinauer in Newport reports their 85 year old mother vanishes from Front and Saratoga Street home. She left to go to the grocery around 4 PM and failed to return by 7 PM prompting police search. A son in Cincinnati later confirms she is with him.

Adam Feinauer Front Saratoga Streets Newport Cincinnati

Blacksmith John Froelinger Dies at Newport Home

John Froelinger a 4 year veteran Cincinnati manufacturing blacksmith and river man, suddenly died at his Newport residence at Tenth and Columbia streets early yesterday. He belonged to Robert Burns lodge Olive Branch chapter and Newport commandery R A. A widow and two daughters survive.

John Froelinger Cincinnati Tenth Columbia Streets Newport Robert Burns Lodge Olive Branch Newport Commandery R. A

Choir to Hold Watch Service at St Paul’s P E Church

The choir of twenty five will render music at St Paul’s P E Church at the corner of York and Southgate streets. The annual watch service will be held tomorrow night beginning at 7 30. The sermon will be preached by the pastor of Trinity Church Covin.

St. Paul’s BEE York Southgate Streets I der The Trinity Church Covin

Omnibus collision seriously injures Newport man

Jacob Miller of 217 West Ninth Street Newport was struck by an omnibus at Fourth Street and Broadway Cincinnati. He crossed behind a car, did not see the bus, was knocked down, one wheel passed over him, breaking three ribs, cutting a head gash and causing severe bruises. He is confined at home in serious condition.

Jacob Miller Ninth Street Newport Fourth Street Broadway Cincinnati Miler

Newport News Notes Debating Societies Elect Officers

The Knights of the Round Table Debating society of Newport elected officers led by President Harry Winston and Vice President Merl Riggs. They plan three one act comedies at Music Hall on January 13. John Murphy was jailed in Newport awaiting federal liquor license trial after arrest in Owen county. The Athenian Debating society plans a debate with Lebanon University team the week after next. The Star socials set a mask dance in Music Hall for tomorrow night. The arrangements committee includes Arthur Krieger Paul Robinson Louis Biehl William Kehne and John T. Thomas. Dayton Ky resident and city councilman Thomas’s father died yesterday at 615 Sixth Avenue with funeral service in Baptist church this afternoon. A spill of gasoline covered the street from a tank.

Knights of the Round Table Debating Society of Newport Harry Winston Merl Riggs Richard Weber Carl Ross Edward Beck Arthur Winster Howard Fishback Harry Payne Howard Shiffer Music Hall John Murphy Owen County United States Sharp Athenian Debating Society Coldspring Lebanon University Star Socials Arthur Krieger Paul Robinson Louis Bieh William Kehne John T. Thomas Dayton Couneilman ‘Thomas Sixth Avenue

Funeral for Covington newspaper man John A Hanks set

The funeral for John A Hanks, a well known Covington newspaper man, will be held Thursday at 2 PM with services at his residence conducted by Rev. Joseph Hagin of the Fourth Street Christian church. Local fire department responded to a minor house fire at 1130 Russell with little damage.

John A. Hanks Covington Joseph Hagin Fourth Street William B. Vickers Boone County Ebron Mary Nauk Henry Meyer Ana Garyard Benedictus H. W. Perclvyal Oleae

James and Cason to Herman Franxman in Philadelphia

Fragmentary OCR notes show names James, Cason, and Herman Franxman connected to an event in Philadelphia. The text is garbled with unclear details and missing dates, locations, and actions.

James and Cason Herman Franxman Philadelphia Bil Tha Bird Randal Ecees

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