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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1908

Page

8

Preach Against Sunday Baseball Dominates City Sermons

The Evangelical Alliance pressed Sunday observance as ministers preached on law enforcement. Dr McKinney urged enforcing all laws including Sunday closing and saloon restrictions while Dr Ketcham and Dr Robertson argued for strict Sabbath observance and rejected Sunday baseball, with congregational votes against legalization.

David McKinney Reformed Presbyterian Church Peter Robertson Mohawk Presbyterian Church Evangelical Alliance Robertson Church of God Ohio Great Britain Germany United States

Steamboat Line Promotes Upper Ohio Travel

Pittsburg and Cincinnati Packet Line announces steamboat service to Pomeroy Wheeling and Pittsburg from Virginia leaving the wharfboat foot of Broadway on Tuesday January 7 at 6 p.m. EB R Mauck agent at No 204 Front et details passenger rates per mile minimum 2 50 cents.

Upper Ohio Pittsburg Cincinnati Packet Line Pomeroy Wheeling Virginia Broadway

Shipping Schedules for Maysville and River Points

The AMER COURIER lists SOE terms for Maysville and nearby points daily at 11 p.m. except Saturdays from foot Main Street. Verwoursville and Intermediate Points and Lower Ohio boats depart daily from foot Main Street at 5 p.m. except Sundays at 9 a.m. Ken River freight receiver also listed. Tel numbers provided.

Amer Courier Maysville Points Foot Main St Woursville Ohio Ken River Freight Tel. M

Lee Line Steamer Service Seeks Passengers and Freight

The Lee Line Steamers offer Memphis to Vicksburg Pine Bluff and lower Ohio trips with meals and berths included. Freight and passenger service begins January 1 with agents Peters Lep and J F Ellison at 204 E Front Main 11580, halfboat Main 8%.

LEE Line Memphis, Inc Georgia Ohio Memphis Vicksburg Pine Bluff Peters J. F. Ellison

Allison Returns as Superintendent at House of Refuge

The House of Refuge welcomed Superintendent Allison back with a 3 PM re induction ceremony his first formal return since January 1. Attendees included three past administrations and members of the Board of Public Service and the House of Refuge committee. A reception followed with an ovation as Allison expressed gratitude for public support.

Allison House of Refuge Board of Public Service Samuel Weil William Magly Republican B. of P Democratic Citizen Board Lee H. Brooks W. B. Carpenter Public Service Body Mr. Allison Robert Laidlaw Louis Dauner John Cornette, Jr Harry Hanss Lee Brooks E. R. Wagner Camp Washington English

WHILK BROOM BILL POSTPONED IN CINCINNATI

The bill to bar Pullman and chair-car porters from brushing passengers, citing health dust concerns, is postponed by the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Homeopathic Lyceum to January 22. Dr. Walton presents H. M. Anesthetic and Dr. Geiser discusses anesthesia methods as leaders seek cross school physician attendance.

Pullman Cincinnati Hamilton County C. C. Meade

Joint Installation Links G A R and Woman's Relief Corps

The William Nelson Post G A R and Woman's Relief Corps held a joint installation Saturday evening in their hall. Commander John Kissane installed officers for both groups, with David Pierson as Commander and Mary M. Waldrip named President, followed by a luncheon after ceremonies.

William Nelson Woman's Relief Corps John Kissane U.S. Grant David Pierson William Dahlmeier Jacob Sprengard Francis Bickett Thomas C. Dean J. B. Rabenstein Arthur Davis John B. Luken John B. Chewallo Jennie Clark Mary M. Waldrip Martha Davis Clarqa Kramer Mary E. Otto Catherine Chewallo Martha le Count Lizzie Kaney Caroline Luken Elizabeth Hammersley

Sharonville Elects Zind Captain of Law and Order Society

Felix Zind won the Sharonville Law and Order Society captaincy on Saturday, defeating M. J. Browne. Steven J. Burk became lieutenant after beating William Graham, Joseph Rice won secretary over H. B. Gorman, and John W. Zind led for council with several others trailing. Unsuccessful council candidates included Thomas Anderson and others.

Felix Zind Sharonville Law and Order Society M. J. Browne Steven J. Burk William Graham Joseph Rice H. B. Gorman John W. Zind M. KE. Reich Council of Six J. S. Smith John Ball J. W. Hoffman L. B. Linkmeyer T. M. Burk G. W. Mossbeller Thomas Anderson Thomas Smith H. W. Howard John B. Williamson Fred Skinner

Canners Pick Cincinnati for National Meeting Next February

The National Canners Association and related bodies choose Cincinnati for their February convention, February 3 to 8, with Linton Hotel as headquarters and Music Hall for machinery displays. Attendees will include New York brokers, wholesalers, and various state associations. industry leaders expect a large turnout despite tight finances.

National Canners’ Association Atlantic City New York Cincinnati Ohio City Linton Hotel Music Hall National Canned Goods and Dried Fruit Brokers’ Association Canning Machinery and Supplies Association Buffalo N. Y Atlantic States Packers’ Association Western Packers’ Canned Goods Association Tristate Packers’ Association Canners’ League of California Gulf Coast Canners’ Association State Canners’ Association of United States New York City New York State Canners National Wholesale Grocers’ Association George G. Bailey Rome Charles §. Crary Hoopeston Ill Bel Air HE. M. Lang Portland Walter Frost Chicago Canned Goods Brokers’ Association

Four Minors Arrested in Central Avenue Break-In Attempt

Joseph Hempe of 210 East Liberty Street William Frank of 1225 Vine Street James Ranstey of 1204 Jackson Street and George Greener of 1222 Race Street were arrested Saturday night by Detectives Kelly and Dwyer on suspicion of involvement in an attempted break in at a show window on Upper Central Avenue. They were taken at Fourteenth and Vine Streets and, as minors, will be sent to the Juvenile Court today.

Joseph _Hempe East Liberty William Frank Vine Street James, Ranstey Jackson Street George Greener Race Street Kelly and Dwyer Upper Central Avenue Fourteenth Vine Streets

Advertised Departures by Rail and River

Advertised departures include Pittsburg at 5 p.m tomorrow with Virginia service, Pomeroy Triweekly at 5 p.m, Maysville Daily at 11 p.m except Saturday, Daily 5 p.m, Sunday 9 a.m, and Lee next Friday at 5 p.m. Stage of the River notes Ohio River at Cincinnati at 6 p.m yesterday, level 26 feet and falling.

Pittsburg Virginia Pomeroy Maysville Lee Ohio Cincinnati

River Packet Departures From Cincinnati Harbor

Flotsam and Jetsam notes list yesterday departures: The Courier to Louisville and City of Louisville. today arriving: The Courier from Manchester Kentucky and City of Cincinnati from Louisville. River rising gradually with Cincinnati expecting higher levels tomorrow.

Maysville Courier Madison Kentucky Louisville City OF Cincinnati

River levels and weather updates from Madison Louisville Evansville Cairo

Special Dispatches report river measurements and conditions at multiple cities. Madison notes river at 23 feet and falling. Louisville reports rising river with 7.10 feet fall toward 25.8 feet. Evansville lists 24.6 feet and stationary. Cairo shows 28.2 feet and rising by .6 foot. Arrivals and departures for The Peters are listed between Memphis and St. Louis with a stop at Scotia Tennessee River.

Commercial Tribune Madison Louisville Evansville Cairo Memphis St. Louis Scotia Tennessee River

Smith kills wife then attempts suicide in Easton case

Frank Smith son of City Comptroller Chester Smith murdered his wife and wounded himself after forcing entry to the home. He fled to his father’s house and tried to cut his own throat and abdomen before doctors stated he would recover. He accused his wife of infidelity.

Commercial Tribune Easton Frank Smith Chester Smith Smith

Jealousy Driving Fatal Shootings Reported in Michigan and Boston

In Ludington Michigan Leonard Brown shot his wife as she stayed on Robert Johnson's farm and wounded her. she died hours later. Brown then shot Johnson twice and attempted suicide, surviving. Johnson expected to recover. In Boston Vito Constanzo aged 23 shot Mamie Zarella 25 fatally before shooting himself. authorities cite jealousy as a possible cause.

Tribune Ludington Mich Leonard Brown Grand Rapids Robert Johnson Brown Johnson Commercial Tribune Boston Vito Constanzo Mamie Zarella Constanzo

Drowning on Jamaica Pond Ice Claims Three Lives

On January 5 in New York two brothers 19 and 16 ventured onto overnight ice on Tank Pond near Black Stump road at Jamaica L I The ice broke and they sank An unknown rescuer also drowned when he went to help The tragedy marks the first day of local ice skating efforts.

Commercial Tribune New York Jamaica L. I Francis Stecher William Tank Pond Black Stump Road

Servant Wanted Not Wife Rocks Rapids Sweden Romance

Grace Ros sues Emil Jans, a wealthy local farmer, for 10000 dollars claiming he lured her to America as his wife but offered only a hired girl position. She seeks 200 dollars for travel expenses and asserts a humiliating reception at the station.

Commercial Tribune Rock Rapids Fra America Grace Ros Emil Jans Sweden Miss Rosen

The Coal Market

The Chicago coal market shows strength in Eastern coals due to curtailment, while Western coal weakens with excess supply and demurrage. Eastern prices fall to 1.50 per ton as railcar abundance and overproduction pressure prices. anthracite weakens with rising stock, and nut coal remains intermittently short in places.

Chicago Illinois

Tobacco revenue decline noted in November totals

U S internal revenue from tobacco for November shows 1907 receipts at 3 656 856 65 down from 1906 amid financial stringency. Totals for cigars cigarettes and snuff are listed with by category figures and overall sum of 4 491 287 89 in 1906 and 3 656 856 65 in 1907.

United States

Hope Returns as Stock Market Opens New Year

The New York market shows cautious optimism for improvement after a year of turmoil. Call money dips to 20 percent from 4 to 125 percent, gold premium fades, and the Bank of England cuts official discount to 6 percent. Commercial paper demand rises while New York banks expect smoother liquidation with guided credit. The Seaboard Air Line receiver news and Harriman merger doubts test nerves, but sentiment improves with currency inflows and a brighter financial prospect.

Commercial Tribune New York Eee London Bank of England New ‘York Seaboard Air Line Railway Washington Harriman Railroad

Markets at Cincinnati Nerves Steady Amid Holidays

The Cincinnati market report shows quiet trading and firm tones for wheat and related commodities after holiday closures. No. 2 red winter wheat traded around 1.04 dollars per car, while receipts and shipments for oats, hay, barley, and corn varied. Prices for timothy, clover, and other feeds were listed, with whisky and other goods also recorded.

Cincinnati Minneapolis Northern

Hopkinsville Tobacco Market Receipts Soaring in 1920 Season

Local tobacco receipts remain heavy as farmers deliver crops. Association and rehandling houses overflow with stock. about 300 types received to date. Grading occurs at Guthrie before tagging on site. The loose floor market is closed due to destruction, while independent houses remain busy. S. G. Buckner, Planters' Protective Association salesman, ranked as top qualified by a four‑man committee.

Commercial Tribune Hopkinsville Guthrie S. G. Buckner Planters’ Protective Association

Cigar Leaf Tobacco Sales Reported by Farmers and Shippers

Saturday sales included 5 cases of Spanish tobacco reported by the Farmers and shippers' Warehouse and 28 cases of seed tobacco reported by the Globe. Spanish sold at 3 to 3.90 dollars per case. Seed tobacco totaled 28 cases with 3 at 1.30 to 2.30 dollars, 4.60 to 5.80, 6 at 6 to 7.90, and 8 at 8.25 to 9 dollars.

The Globe

Fruit and Produce Prices From Local Markets

Prices listed for apples, bananas, beets, cranberries, cabbage, lemons, oranges, onions, potatoes, pumpkins, rutabagas, squash, and sweet potatoes. Notable items include Florida oranges at 2.50 to 3 per box and Sicily lemons Messina at 343.50 per box. Local per-bundle and per-bushel figures shown with varying quality designations.

Messina Palermo Florida Jersey

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