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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
5
Raymond Smith an 11 year old boy from 217 West Sixth street has been missing since last Wednesday. His mother asked the police yesterday to locate him. Burglars robbed the Creaghead Engineering Company at 340 Main Street early yesterday morning stealing many flashlights and push buttons.
Dr Charles H Castle spoke on The Economy of Happiness reviewing Machaye's book before the Economic Club at Vine Street Congregational Church last night. The address highlighted practical approaches to happiness in modern society and connected economic theories to personal well being.
At the annual election of the Teachers' Annuity and Aid Association the race for president features C. S. Fay of Wyoming opposing James P. Cummins. The vote will be held tomorrow in the Second Intermediate School Building.
A special programme will be given at the Friendly Sons of St Patrick meeting in the Burnet House tomorrow evening. Plans for St Patrick's Day celebration will also be discussed.
Austin W. Tidd was arrested Wednesday by Detectives McDermott and Kincaid over a draft transaction at the Hotel Honing. The charges were dismissed in Police Court yesterday after the matter was settled out of court.
Samuel Blaine a 42 year old broker of Maysville Kentucky was found wandering near Fifth and Vine by patrolmen early yesterday. He was taken to City Hospital and relatives in Maysville were notified.
Joseph Cardo a professional strong man died in City Hospital January 16 after a brief grip siege. He may be buried in potter's field today despite donations for a decent funeral. Ginocchio the Italian consulate cannot locate the collectors.
Dr. H N Ficke German instructor in public schools gave a lecture titled Here and There in Germany at the Third District Intermediate School last night. He described personal experiences from his recent trip to the Fatherland.
The Cincinnati Carriage Makers' Club held its monthly dinner at the Grand hotel. Dr J M Crawford spoke on Italy, giving a vivid portrait of the country. The club voted to change its constitution to provide for a nine member Board of Governors who will elect officers.
Pr W Chavers of Columbus, editor of The Ohio Standard World, plans a national tour to collect statistics for a forthcoming review history of the negro. He will visit northern and eastern cities and soon sail for Europe.
Acting Coroner Coe will hold a post mortem today on Peter Strebert a 17 year old of 2213 Guy street who died Wednesday after an operation The lad was struck over the head by Private Policeman Thief in Burnet Woods last August and though no connection is evident the death will be investigated because of the earlier incident.
Thomas Jennings of Montreal pleaded with Judge Lueders to be sent to the Workhouse after arrest by Patrolman Fox at Third and Main. Jennings, with a wife and three babies in Canada, sought work and was advised to take a position with a respected businessman who offered employment.
Members of the Improved Order of Red Men convene at Linton Hall Y M C A Building Sev enth and Walnut streets this evening at 9 30 o clock. Speakers include FE J Granger Great Sachem of Ohio C A Robinsons Great Sachem of Indiana ert Lee Page Great Sachem of Ken y W A S Bird Great Incohenee United States Senator L B ck former private secretary of Governor Pattison. District Chief Levy presides.
Fred Krumbach, 17, known as Fred Fisher, shot himself in the basement of a Central avenue restaurant before creditors and fellow workers. He had warned of death and had a history of despondency over illness and prior suicide attempts. An inquest is scheduled today.
A six story central home for Christ Hospital nurses in Mt. Auburn was formally turned over to the Deaconess Home Association. The $75 000 memorial by Miss Lillian Gamble will house sixty with room for twenty more, and a dining room for one hundred. Bishop Thoburn led the dedication with pastors and laymen attending.
Miss Mabel Boardman of Washington, D C, secretary and organizer of the National Red Cross Society, spoke at a union bank committee room meeting about the birth of the Red Cross, its 1864 origins in Europe, its 1882 presence in the United States, and global efforts including Russia Japan Germany and Valparaiso Kingston San Francisco and Monongah. She urged increasing the endowment fund for women’s first aid and home nursing courses.
Ballard delivered three opinions. McLean to serve another half year as city dog catcher after being appointed by the former Board of Public Service. He holds the Avon dale School contract dispute with Tenra Cotta Company, and the Observatory area purchase should be in the city’s name, not the University’s.
A surprise reception honored Ensign H. A. Sanford at the Citadel Hotel on Thursday. The office was decorated with the Stars and Stripes, flowers, and bunting as friends sang Welcome Home and offered kind wishes. Sanford, born in Boston about thirty years ago, joined the Salvation Army in 1898 and served in Boston and New York State.
Fourteen tenants on Ludlow avenue requested extra time to move as a Park extension looms. The Board of Public Service granted three months. The Ninth Ward Improvement Association reported Highland avenue concrete depth concerns and crushed brick substitution. Water Works requests turnover of valves pipes and main drawings to the board. Merchants' Drayage seeks city reimbursement for a horse's death in Main street pitch hole. Indianapolis officials visited Ludlow for fire alarm system tour. Local elections payrolls approved. Norwood election cost $389.
Excelsior Lodge No 363 F and A M holds a special meeting this evening at 7 30. Work conducted by Severin Ebeli? W M.
A page displays numerous young residents of Cincinnati in an artistic layout highlighting a leading entrant in The Commercial Tribune beauty quest. The feature emphasizes poise and local charm as part of the ongoing competition.
Death notices list multiple individuals with dates and burial details including Coffin, Freericks, Gray, Gauche, Koebbe, Matz, Seibel, Schwoerer, WinnEdge, Vorder Holz, and Von der Brink. Entries give residence addresses, funeral times, church services, and interment plans in Spring Grove and local cemeteries.
A town notice lists numerous burial permits with names ages and addresses. Causes include influenza cerebral hemorrhage cancer pneumonia laryngitis and senility among others. Many entries reflect deaths from long standing illnesses and acute conditions across several streets.
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