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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1908
Page
3
City board announces speedy employment for over 100 idle workers. Pike street widening west of Bullock street to start immediately under Public Works. Central Covington trunk sewer to be cleaned. Contractors Carl Bros and Ben Dressman ordered to begin sewer projects under Bucké and Sterrett avenues.
Mayor Craig presided as City Clerk Beach and Assistant Louis Norris were unavailable due to illness. A resolution urged Governor Wilson to back a bovine tuberculosis institute. Beach's $1,800 personal injury suit against the city was referred to committees. Harriet Wood offered to sell a stable and lot for 4500. Health board relations with Meat and Milk Inspector Wyman were clarified. Claims totaled 4823.46. weight taxes 45.95. two grade crossing ordinances moved to the whole committee for Friday. Dry cleaning ordinance approved. A jail telephone was ordered and bids sought to repaint jail facilities.
A late night fire at about 90 o clock destroyed two cottages in Hillsburg adjacent to the Ft Thomas military reservation. Volunteers Highland District Police chemical and Ft Thomas Military Fire Department battled the blaze but lack of fire plugs hindered containment. Loss estimated over 2000 dollars. The fire marks the second alarm for the Fourth Infantry recently.
Circuit Judge Harbeson ordered Receiver A V C Grant to complete three houses for the Flemming estate at a cost not exceeding 2500, with Mrs Flemming to advance from estate funds. A new trial was denied in Catherine Quinn v South Covington and Cincinnati Street Railway Co., where a $450 judgment stood. Judge Harbison ruled life interests may be partitioned and a husband cannot authorize his wife to dispose of her general estate by will. These arose in Albert B Ross v Eva M Welling et al.
State Senator Wilhelmi spent the weekend at his Newport home and voiced the view that there will be no selection of a United States Senator during this year's legislative session.
David G Borst and wife convey Lot 29 in Harris heirs addition Bellevue to Frederick Domhart and wife for 2800. Patrick McNamara and wife transfer part of Lot 65 in trustees addition Newport to Irene McNamara.
The record notes a Newport marriage license granted to seven individuals, listing Madison and Los Angeles as residences in California.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a top choice among laxatives for cleansing and relief without debility or dose increases. It emphasizes natural action, physician approval, and urges buying only the genuine California Fig Syrup sold by leading druggists.
A Kentucky special grand jury convened in Newport Circuit Court to probe poolroom gambling. Twelve jurors were sworn, including foreman Robert Freyer, with Judge Yungblut directing an unbiased probe into managers, employees, and officials aiding or abetting gambling. the panel will work this week.
Mrs H C Spinks wife of a contractor and her sister Mrs Getz of Overton street Newport barely escaped after their phaeton rolled down a 25 foot embankment on Water Works road near Bonnie Leslie east of Newport. Yeager held the horse saving them as the carriage overturned repeatedly. Mrs Spinks suffered multiple injuries and Dr Keeney attended her at home.
Former Senator Brent Spence was unanimously elected City Attorney of Dayton by the City Council after the resignation of Charles Yungblut who becomes Campbell County Circuit Court judge. The council referred Tony Gramer’s garbage and ashes bid, granted an entertainment permit, and forwarded a memorial for an arc light on Second Street and Terrace Avenue. Bond renewals totaled 41 coupons at $10 each, and $410 was drawn to pay them. City Physician Dr Struble reported 93 resident deaths and 58 nonresident hospital deaths, with 159 burial permits issued.
Reports from Newport News include a Special Committee hearing at eight in the future room of the church. Henry Fitzsimmons, a real estate broker, was summoned to El Paso due to his brother Thomas’s serious illness. A Claims Committee recommended discharge of 10 907.87. Omar McLaughlin was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting an officer after resisting Officer Tocher. The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Crowhurst is set for tomorrow at 1041 York Street with interment at Evergreen Cemetery. William Motz was fined one dollar and costs for abusive language toward Police Judge Mader. A city office relocation from Metz Building to Pythian sparked the incident. A large meeting of the Pres- is noted.
Four Kentucky Republican congressmen James Bennett Langley and Edwards head to Covington for a Taft leaders conference called by State Chairman Richard Ernst. Invitations sent. aim unclear but to organize Taft workers in Kentucky. National Committeeman Yerkes not invited, opposed to Taft. prefers Fairbanks.
A three year old boy, Thomas, son of Thomas Leonard, fell from an open second floor window at 311 West Sixth Street in Newport while his mother was elsewhere in the house. He suffered severe head and shoulder injuries with internal damage and is not expected to survive. He was one of twins.
Newport General Council Ways and Means Committee approved a 500 dollar appropriation to aid the unemployed. Superintendent Théodore Marz is empowered to act, with a list of able men from the unemployed committee, and a meeting is set for next Monday to apportion the ordinance.
James Leonard 67 longtime Mullinsville postmaster died yesterday after a complication of diseases. Civil War veteran he organized a volunteer company in Cincinnati reflecting a civic career.
Bellevue councilman Fred Walzer is confined to his home with the grip. Evangelist Taubman plans to stay at Belle vue Dayton Christian Church all week. The body of Julius Specht was shipped to New York yesterday by Funeral Director Cunningham.
Michael Dugan of Fort Worth Texas, long mourned as dead, unexpectedly returned to Cincinnati with a friendly greeting for nephew Michael Keefe and embraced his brother Thomas Dugan at 1255 Richmond Street. He showed a twenty eight year old photo confirming his identity and plans to stay about two weeks.
Special Dispatch reports in Chicago that Mrs. Dora McDonald widow of Michael C. McDonald faced trial in Criminal Court for the murder of Webster S. Guerin. She allegedly shot him in his Omaha Building office while in a jealous rage. The defense contends insanity.
Supt. Dyer presents a long board agenda including appointments, transfers, and permits. The board splits items to committees while Coghill blocks a Renner Examiners' Board appointment and the Law Committee may involve the City Solicitor.
The Blues, led by Thomas P. Egan, were celebrated as the town’s richest and most influential brewers at a Business Men's Club dinner. Charles Roth urged broader brewery attendance at Chamber sessions, and plans included uniting local industrial groups and an underground railway proposal. A toast honored Charles B. Murray, with many attendees named in the final guest list.
A 3 year old boy who would not reveal his name was identified as Wilber Oats of Springfield West Virginia. His father Daniel C Oats died and his mother Rosellia was killed by an accidental shotgun discharge. Frank Schroeder and wife had custody and were en route to St Albans Indiana when the boy was found in the Pennsylvania Depot. Police will pursue the Schroeders.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled the 2-cent railroad fare law unconstitutional by a 4 to 3 vote, affirming the Philadelphia Common Pleas Court. The decision holds the rate unjust to railroad corporators, with Justice Mestrezat dissenting. Attorneys for the state may appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, though no appeal is expected. Local fares are expected to remain in effect until February 1 while adjustments are considered by rail carriers.
Social and personal notes from Cincinnati area events highlight a musicale by Mrs. J F Phipps with violinist Francis Macmillen at Auburndale Mt Auburn, a debutante reception for Miss Marjorie Henry Lawson, engagements of Miss Louise Gibbs to Cecil Gamble and Miss Edith Frazer to Prof John Jermaine Porter, plus multiple bridge and luncheon gatherings and a wedding at the Rasch home in Avondale led by Rev George A Thayer.
In Campbell County Court yesterday the will of Martin McGrath was probated, providing $25 to each of his five children and leaving the remainder to his sister Ella McGrath. In Circuit Court a $1,400 attachment order was sought against Moses Vigransky for a $7,000 debt. Newport County Court petitions protested the wills of Frank Rector and Ida Krug, with challenges alleging undue influence.
A roundup of residents from Avondale, East Walnut Hills, Mt. Auburn, Hyde Park and surrounding areas planning or undertaking trips. Names include John C. Omwake Morris Bettman N Ashley Lloyd Gardner John Morris Colonel Wing Margaret Rowe A B Burtis Genevra Bonfoye Katherine Burton Pierre Tirindelli and Harry Meinicke with destinations from New York Los Angeles St Louis Omaha California and the West Indies.
Kentucky society notes show Mrs W T Cone of Ft Thomas hosting the Highland Woman's Club yesterday. Newport hostesses entertainments include Mrs Peter Youmans for Tuesday Literary Club and Mrs William Botts with a whist gathering. The E M Bruce Chapter U D C marks General Lee's birthday with a house in Covington. Bartletts from Newport head to Columbus for Malcolm Bartlett's marriage to Ilva Nichols. Edwin Wright departs to Los Angeles. St Pauls Newport Episcopal Church auxiliary plans tea. January 28 luncheon at Covington by Mrs J J Burwell. Federation officers meet Miss Luella Boyd in Covington. Dan Hemingway hosts luncheons at Queen City Club. Mrs Virginia Lovell Hodge of Covington to travel abroad with niece Mrs Dudley Short of Chicago.
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