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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1908
Page
10
Readers recognize Gidding clothing for its quality and long lasting wear. The piece urges women to choose garments that reflect refined taste and reliable construction without delay.
The piece examines Cincinnati cloak models who fit and model women’s suits and cloaks on busy sixth and seventh floors. It notes models must be neat, patient, and able to stand all day while fittings occur. They earn about 18 dollars weekly, more than many clerks.
Patriotic addresses were given to boys at the House of Refuge yesterday afternoon. Otto J. Renner spoke on loyalty and citizenship, urging honesty to self and teachers. A refuge band performed, prizes for good work and behavior were given to ten boys, including four silver watches and six gold badges. The day ended with sports and a fireworks display.
John Wagner of 2276 Shaddinger Avenue Lick Run told police he was wedged by two men on a Clark Street streetcar Saturday night and robbed of his pocketbook containing 45 dollars.
Evanston residents plan an afternoon gathering in Cesper's park with a loose pig contest and a prize for the catcher. Athletic events, pie and watermelon eating, and fireworks cap the day's program. Kloppenburgers host a park opening at Eden and University with Judge Lueders speaking and fireworks to follow. The Home for Working Boys marks the Fourth with two resident spectators from Wales and Scotland enjoying their first Fourth celebration.
The Rev. John I Blackburn of First Presbyterian Covington preached Our National Life arguing wealth follows morality and religion. He said Indians did not make the country rich, forefathers did, bringing religion and morality.
The page mentions a ball game and other events including a mimic Histeddfodd, the national gathering of Welsh people, appearing on the programme.
The event featured addresses by American minister Dr Maurice F Egan and Count Carl Moltke the Danish minister in Washington. Crown Prince Christian and the crown princess attended on behalf of King Frederick. Premier Neergaar and other officials joined the celebration as crowds filled the exposition grounds. A cantata The Fourth of July by Ivor Kirkegarde and music by Carl Busch accompanied the singing of the national anthem.
In New York City on July 4 the first tetanus death of the holiday season was reported as the city braced for Fourth of July celebrations. A 10-year-old Italian boy seriously injured himself with a toy pistol, and officials warned of ongoing risks and stepped up antitetanic serum distribution.
Washington marked its first safe and sane Fourth in 120 years with no fireworks or visible patriotism. Citizens praised the calm while neighboring Alexandria planned a louder celebration and shops moved firecrackers across the Potomac to Virginia towns where sales would be allowed.
On Independence Day Sunday pastors across churches delivered patriotic sermons and offered special music. At Hyde Park town hall Rev. C. W. Blodgett preached What This Country Stands For focusing on religious roots, home purity, and strong schools. Union services at Walnut Hills Christian church featured brief patriotic addresses by Revs. Brown Tyler and Fortune.
Hamilton Ohio police act against Fourth of July danger as they seize about fifty toy pistols from children. Officials plan to push a city ordinance to prohibit sale of the dangerous toys amid efforts to remove them from celebration events.
Fourth of July greetings from the American Chamber of Commerce at Paris were received by cable in Washington this morning. The president expressed appreciation through the State Department and the embassy in Paris.
Reports from Newport detail multiple Fourth of July accidents as youths and young adults sustain severely burned or wounded hands from blank cartridges and small firearms. Cases include George Gildley, 10, losing his thumb from a blank cartridge revolver. Frank Huber, 20, missing an index finger from a cannon. Harold Ernst, George Brown, and Harry Williamson among others treated for gunshot and wad injuries.
One dead, five fatally, thirty seriously injured and near a hundred minor injuries marked Independence Day incidents in St Louis by midnight. Sky blasts and stray bullets or gas pipe cannon explosions caused the worst accidents.
In Goshen Indiana on July 4 a skyrocket pierced an open window in a haymow of a livery stable. Ray Renstong aged 20 slept on the second floor and suffocated when the blaze broke out. Firemen discovered his body amid the flames as five other men escaped.
Valentine Smith aged 28 of 486 West Seventh Street was involved in a morning argument at George and John streets. His opponent lost temper and bit Smith on the arm. Smith received treatment at a local hospital for the wound.
Police yesterday conducted targeted patrols to curb revolver firing within city limits. Officers confiscated between fifty and one hundred guns across multiple districts as part of the effort to reduce celebratory gunfire.
Theodore Gauggal 3 percent living at 524 Beckwell Street died yesterday at St Elizabeths Hospital after confinement since June 7. Burial from St Aloysius Church tomorrow morning. Amanda M Newcomb 56 widow died at her son’s 35 Madison Pike residence yesterday. Body to be transported to Virginia for burial.
The Welsh people of Cincinnati and vicinity hold their annual outing today at Beechwood Park near Silverton. An estimated 2,500 attending locals are expected to gather for a day of recreation and socializing in keeping with the traditional community event.
The Woof-Woof club opened its grounds at Bweetwine Ohio yesterday with speakers including Theodore Foucar A Hafner George 8 Goodman and George Schneider. The clubhouse was praised as one of the finest on the river and festivities continue through today.
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