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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1908
Page
5
Detective Robert Kelly, who had gone to Arizona for health reasons, returned to the city yesterday and resumes active duty. A new fresh air home for colored children opened at Grimes Park in College Hill, inviting destitute colored women to bring their children for outdoor care.
Chief Millikin and his family depart today for the West with plans to visit Yellowstone Park. Colonel Millikin will be away about three weeks, and Inspector Casey will serve as Chief of Police in his absence.
Edward Brazier of Bond Hill charged with the murder of neighbor Frank West. The case was continued to July 17 by Judge Lueders to await Coroner Cameron's decision after Brazier was arraigned and his wife fainted in court.
The parents of 14 year old Johnnie Jones of 1636 Linn Street brought him to Central Station and asked Lieutenant Watson to place him under arrest after he stole the mother's purse containing $2. The boy is held for the Juvenile Court.
Greeks filed charges with police alleging Nicholas Soros James Soros and Joseph Andopolis an employment agency operators took 66 dollars after promising work that never materialized. Sam Fiss of Pearson Street swore warrants in Police Court accusing them of practicing a trick game.
The Executive Committee of the International Brushmakers' Association will meet at the Dennison Hotel today. President J F Brady of New York was delayed arriving yesterday. A mass meeting of all Brushmakers of Cincinnati will be held in Workman's Halls tomorrow night with addresses by Brady and other Executive Board members.
Mrs. H. W. Mor representing the Normandie Hotel in Washington and the Normandie By the Sea in Ocean City N J will be at the Palace Hotel Tuesday July 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call Mrs. Morgan for rates and information.
Coroner Cameron seeks an official ruling on whether he may order police to transport all bodies found within city limits to the county morgue. City Solicitor Morrill will study legal authorities to determine if the Coroner ranks above or below the Chief of Police before answering.
The Subcommittee on Conference received word from Senator Warner that John R. Malloy of Columbus leads the arrangements for Notification Day as planned by the convention. Warner instructs Malloy to follow Cincinnati citizens’ arrangements to notify Taft in Cincinnati. The local committee expects Malloy’s word today and the convention secretary will arrive tonight or tomorrow to meet local committees. Subcommittee on Finance meets at noon and Subcommittee on Decorations at 1 30 p.m.
Mayor Markbreit sat with City Auditor Von Bargen and Sinking Fund Trustees President Howard Hinkle and Secretary Greve as Weil Roth & Co demanded Cincinnati Southern refunding bonds by noon July 6. About 1,400 signatures were affixed in three hours, nearly a city record for signing legal documents.
Nearly 1000 youngsters reported for the first session as vacation schools opened for six weeks. Most days feature regular teaching while Friday is set for excursions. This week the group visits the College Hill school yards.
Councilmen Asmann Keenan select colleagues to form a team to face Refuge teams for the Manss cup. If chosen players fail to answer at toll call this afternoon Councilman Kee nan will reveal names of councilors who allegedly cannot play.
Breuer, Clifton capitalist, held in county jail after wife calls police for help. He was taken from Ludlow Avenue home by Corporal Hall and later transferred to the Highth District Station and then to jail. Attorney Bowdle seeks Probate Court hearing for today as Breuer wanders in Galion railroad yards. Breuer, recently charged with arson at Franklin Building, was declared insane by a jury and Mrs. Breuer appointed guardian.
Secretary Watters plans a Liberty League event at the zoo next Saturday. Afternoon events include numerous children and family races with prizes such as a pie eating contest and various item races. In the evening General Michael Ryan will preside at a labor rally featuring John McBride of Columbus and invitations extended to Albert Bettinger and Walter Ritchie.
Robert Smith 21 of Versailles Kentucky ended his life by shooting himself. Found by police and a zoo watchman near the zoo on Erkenbrecker avenue with a revolver in his hand. Frank Kinney identified the body. Smith, son of a Kentucky druggist, had worked at his father’s store and later in Cincinnati clubs. His father ordered the body shipped home for burial.
Common Pleas Court filed cases Nos 140317 to 140328 naming Charles Fields administrator suing The Cincinnati Traction Company for 10000 damages. Lyman Perin et al vs Samuel Gordon for 101.50 execution. Allen T Schott vs Isze Greenwald appeal. Louis P White vs Walter Bene on 573.76. Sig Freiberg vs Charles Polinsky et al for 208. Mann & Loggini Shoe Co. vs David Levine et al appeal. Lillian Mount vs Margaret Morris appeal. A F Bean vs Anna Fisher lien 60.90. Brighton German Bank Co vs William Rau for 395. Bettman Johns vs N Goldring 414.84. William Enger vs Joseph E partition. Superior Court No 54052 George W Lewis et al vs Maley Thompson Moffett Co for 680 damages.
One and a half story brick house on Hemlo Street near Locust Street owned by George Rasskopf with estimated cost 2500 dollars. A one story brick residence on Llewellyn Street near Dreman owned by Annie Ford OWMET with unspecified cost.
The Southwestern Ohio Millers Association discussed a northern movement to drop the Canada wheat duty. They will push for a 25 cent per bushel tariff and send a member to farmers institutes to teach better wheat growing. Western Ohio reports fair crop quality but 50 to 70 percent of normal yield due to rust from rain and heat.
A list of marriage licenses includes Samuel Noe and Margaret Peters of 405 Bauer St aged 42, Alfred Brendel and Zetta Snow of Elmwood aged 24, and many others with residence details such as Lexington Ky, Madisonville, and Cincinnati area streets. The records show ages alongside names and home addresses for couples including Phy George G. Co, May M. Pri, Charles J. Toepfer, and Clara Bachrhann among numerous entries.
Hanslemann Commandery No 16 K T holds a special conclave Tuesday at 7 30 p m to confer the orders of Temple and Malta Sir Knights are welcome Em Commander Geo W Atridgh Recorder D H Pottenger
Mrs Charlotte Engelke aged seventy died July 5 widow of Julius Engelke. Burial from her home 232 East Rochelle Street Mt. Auburn on Wednesday July 8 at 2 PM. Friends invited.
A long roster of deceased individuals with ages and causes of death appears in a 1912 burial permits record. Entries include Gladys Cunningham 8 months enteritis at 1074 Baymiller Street and Frank West 32 gunshot wound in the chest at Bond Hill, among many others with ages from infant to elderly and conditions ranging from tuberculosis to meningitis.
City of Cincinnati resolves to pave First alley with brick and grade curb where needed from Vine to Hamer. It sets assessment at 30 percent of frontage with ten annual installments and option for cash, with bonds issued in anticipation. Publication ordered. Passed June 22, 1908.
City resolves to improve Ross alley by grading and paving with brick and setting granite curbs. Plans, estimates, and profiles approved. curb grade defined. fifty percent of cost assessed to abutting lots. payments arrangement per law. resolution dated June 22, 1908, signed by President Peete.
City council approves sewer improvements along Fischer and Collins avenues and related streets in Cumminsville. Plans dated 1907 filed with the Auditor and an estimated cost list for brick and pipe sewers, manholes, basins, and construction, to be paid over five years with bonds and assessments on abutting properties.
Chief Quartermaster's Office Chicago solicits sealed proposals for 30 000 pairs of Black Dress Shoes and 60 000 pairs Russet Shoes for U S Army delivery at Philadelphia Iowa New York Chicago or St Louis. Quantities may increase 20 to 50 percent. Domestic manufacture preferred. Proposals due 12 noon June 9, 1908.
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