Public safety director talk and waterworks board notes
The city discusses appointing a public safety director while the waterworks board term ends. Melish denies seeking the post, naming tension over salaries and qualifications. Mayor Galvin defers appointments, citing workload and timing as factors in choosing the health and safety leadership.
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Health Board
O. Ff Galvin
Robert
Publ
Galvin
B. Melish
Cincinnati
Two Harvest Workmen Die Under Suspected Rail Tragedy
Two young men, Eastern College students, were found dead near railroad tracks west of Lington Kansas. Initial reports say they were attacked and their bodies left off the tracks, with no clear clue to the perpetrators or the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lington
Kan
Ben Eastern College
Mona
Here
Cutiura Soothed by Cold Water on Burn
A fragmentary report details an incident where a patient named Cutiura tried cold water to ease a burn after hair loss and skin spots worsened. No other clear names or locations are readable.
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Cutiura
Cuticura Cures Child Suffering From Itching Scalp
A former sufferer recalls four years of scalp itch and hair loss from measles related irritation. After trying remedies, Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent were used and provided immediate relief with itching subsiding in days and skin improving rapidly.
Public School Pupils to Welcome San Francisco Earthquake Aid
Cincinnati school children contributed money toward the rebuilding of San Francisco school buildings after the earthquake. Superintendent Dyer says Cincinnati pupils should have chance to send best wishes and greetings to San Francisco students as the nation rejoices in the reconstruction effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Taft
Cincinnati
San Ancieco
Dyer
San Francisco
Meetings and encampment notices from local education and Salvation Army events
A note lists a Thursday 4 PM meeting of education committees in the board rooms. The Salvation Army encampment runs July 28 to Aug 3 at Monument Heights with about 500 attendees led by Colonel William Beart. Stockholders of Courthouse Savings Bank plan a Friday meeting to discuss amending the charter to allow general banking. the bank will remain a savings institution for now.
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Mittee En Baldin
Board of Education
Salvation Army
Momar Heights
William Beart
Gavings Bank
Bentt Haw
Ordy
Kentucky Republicans Seek Patience on Federal Appointments
In Kentucky a controversy surrounds the appointment of a marshal for the Eastern district. Senator Bradley calls a patronage conference with three Republican congressmen to harmonize differences and allow President to appoint leading federal office holders before the current congressional session ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Italy
Kentucky
Republica
Bradley
Gingles Girl Case Heard With Tied and Poison Claims
Testimony describes Miss Gingles allegedly fleeing after goods were stolen on January 3. Miss Renick recounts finding Gingles in a locked Wellington hotel bathroom on February 17 with wrists tied and a stocking gag, claiming poisoning and a wine drink. Court adjourned with five more witnesses planned and a Friday verdict expected.
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Inna Williams
Gingles
Mary Renick
Wellington
Mr. O'Donnell
Patrolman Overcome During City Hall Traffic Duty
Patrolman Edward H. Graver of the First district was overcome yesterday morning in the corridors of city hall while on traffic duty during police court. He was carried to the First district room and later driven home by police motor car. he was reported slightly improved last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Graver
First District
Wasson Road
Ous Cagallon
Hip Sings Feast Ends Without Chinatown War
New York July 12 spanning a long all night banquet of the Hip Sing tong in Chinatown ended without a violent tong war. Police guarded the event with armed detectives and searches for weapons while Ong Loong tong met nearby under close surveillance.
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New York
Chinatown
Boston
Ong Loong Tong
Li Sing
Hip Sin
Busch Awarded Commercial Councillor Title by Grand Duke
In Carlsbad on July 12 Adolphus Busch of St Louis celebrated his seventieth birthday and received congratulatory telegrams including the grand duke of Heese who bestowed upon him the title of commercial councilor.
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Grand Duke of
Heese
Adolphus Busch
Carlsbad
Adolphus Busch of
St. Louis
Thaw Hearing Favors Release by Three Alienists
Uniform testimony in White Plains supports Harry K Thaw's sanity and favors a three alienist commission. Justice Mills and prosecutors discuss a joint panel while Evelyn Nesbit Thaw plans to testify. witnesses from jailers to innkeepers report Thaw's soundness and interest in music and literature.
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White Plains
N. Yo
Harry K. ‘Théw
Justice Mills
Stanford White
Metteawan
Thaw
Lio XIII
State School Commissioner Zeller Begins Term
State School Commissioner Zeller took office today and aims to apply his beliefs to practice. His family includes wife and five children with diverse futures: Carl A. Zeller a physics teacher in Youngstown Howard P. is a coal mine superintendent in Mexico Max John will enter North High School Helen Rose studies domestic law young Hazel C. attends Findlay High and head to Ohio State University next year. Zeller was not on the Republican state ticket last fall.
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Tribune
Columbus
Zeller
Carl A. Zeller
Youngstown
Howard P
Ohio State University
Mexico
Max John
North High School
This City
Helen Rose
Hazel C. Was
Findla High School
O. &.U. Mexia
Or & U. Nex
Taft Receives 60 Foot Big Stick From Forbes
President Taft was presented with a sixty foot long bludgeon styled as a big stick once used to symbolize Rooseveltian authority. The gift from J. E. Forbes of Ottawa Kansas includes a message suggesting it should be used to strike down the tariff bill and other criminal schemes.
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Washington
Taft
Rooseveltian
J. E. Forbes
Ottawa
Kan
Kentucky Federal Court Starts on Riot Cases
Richmond Ky July 13 The special term of the federal court to try Berry Simpson and George Stanley in the Stearns riot convened at 2 30 p m with Judge A M Jhran presiding. The venire was exhausted before a full panel could be completed. the panel was to be completed tomorrow morning. About 400 witnesses are listed for the case.
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Richmond
Federal Court
Berry Simpson
George Stanley
Stearns
A. M. J. Hran
Fire at The Fashion on Race Street destroys property
A blaze last night damaged The Fashion at 420 Race Street owned by D. W. Cohen. The fire started in the cellar between 9 and 11, with smoke seen earlier. Firemen forced entry, extinguished the flames, and nearby properties including Greene Music Publishing and several businesses reported losses not exceeding about 5000 dollars.
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aeWa
D. W. Cohen
Race Street
Greene Music Publishing Company
P. Adams
the Home Steam Laundry
Dr. A. Cary
Sentle Studio
Emery Estate
Max Aidle
BE. C. Kuhn
End
Tof
Slarm
Adams
William Giesman
Pogue Piero
Harman Men Placed On Board Of Central Georgia Railway
Savannah Ga July 12 J T Herehan president of the Illinois Central and George A Peabody of New York president of Mutual Life were elected directors of the Central of Georgia railway and placed on the executive committee William Nelson Cromwell and J W Canties of New York resigned The new members are said to be representatives on the board of E H Harriman
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Savannah
J.T. Herehan
Illinois Central Railway
George A. Peabody
New York
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Central of Georgia Railway
William Nelson Cromwell
J. W. Canties
BE. H. Harriman
Cincinnati to build central railroad depot within two years
Cincinnati plans a new central railroad depot to serve all city lines. The Fourth John and Smith streets property is under option for 310 million dollars, with B&O W. road officials predicting major savings and expanded business from a single passenger terminal. The project moves quickly as property control is secured and plans advance.
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Cincinnati
Central
Fourth
John and
Smith Streets
Co. Co
F. Bent
Third Street
Erie railroad announces multiple leadership changes
The Erie system promotes J. C. Flood from Cleveland commercial agent to division freight agent at Youngstown and names L. G. Geller to succeed him. H. Wilson leaves Youngstown to become assistant general freight agent in New York City. H. S. Stebbins becomes general freight agent at Rochester New York. W. & Cowie is named general Eastern freight agent of the Erie.
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Erie Railroad
J. C. Flood
Cleveland
Dvision
Youngstown
L. G. Geller
H. Wilson
New York City
Stebbins
Rochester
N. Y
A. M. Chamberlain
Erie
W. & Cowie
General Eastern
Canadian Pacific Board Meeting Delayed Without President
The regular July meeting of the Canadian Pacific railway board in Montreal was postponed due to the absence of President Sir Thomas Shaughnessy. No meeting will be held until August, delaying any dividend announcements.
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Montreal
Quebec
Canadian Pacific Railway
Thomas Shaughnessy
B&O W. completes Oakley switch work for shipments
The B OF W rail line notes It has built twenty six miles of switch tracks in six months to support Oakley manufacturing growth. Executives Powell Thomas and Allison travel for business or meetings in Chicago Toledo and Northern Michigan with plans to curb smoke in engines. A Lackawanna note records J H sea as freight traffic assistant.
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Oakley
Powell
Queen & Crescent
Thomas
Toledo
Michigan
J. W. Allison
Chicago
William Fitzgerald
Receivers and Shippers’ Association Wll
Business Men
Public Landing
Broadway
Main Street
E. E. Williamson
United States Supreme Court
T. McLaughlin
Whitney Observatory To Be Built At 14000 Feet
A meteorological and astronomical station will be erected on Mount Whitney by the Smithsonian Institute at an altitude of about 14000 feet. Trail preparation is underway and materials will be carried by pack mules. The temporary station is expected to be completed by September 1.
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San ‘Prancisco
Cal
Mount Whitney
Smithsonian Institute
New Chancellor 9 Named After Berlin Return
Emperor William signals his return to Berlin to select a successor to Prince Von Buelow. Dr. Von Bethmann Hollweg is viewed as the likely next chancellor, with the decision expected within a day. The chancellor bids farewell to foreign ambassadors as retirement nears and letters Ambassador Hill about the interview lapse.
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Berlin
William
von Buelow
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Prince von Buelow
Hill
Geneva
Nampa Fourth of July Celebrates With Oration by Judge Malsbury
In Nampa Idaho a July Fourth celebration drew 15000 residents and visitors despite recent fire damage. Judge Charles F Malsbury delivered a keynote oration decrying rushed education and urging natural mental development as the crowd listened with attention amid fireworks drills and ball games.
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Nampa
Idaho
Charles F. Malsbury
Judge Malsbury
Ohio Girl Missing Father Fears Elopement
H M Jones arrived in the city seeking news on his daughter Katie 15 who vanished Sunday while planning to travel to Cincinnati with Charles Ferguson. The father suspects the pair, who have been close for months, may have eloped to Covington and married.
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H. M. Jones
Portsmouth
Fulness
Katie
Cincinnati
Charles Ferguson
Covington
Arlington Heights Drops Street Improvement Curbs Plan
The Arlington Heights council rescinded an ordinance for street improvements with curbs and gutters to avoid cutting many fine shade trees, ending the proposed project.
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Arlington’ Heights
Property fight over West Virginia company and three alleged partners
The case alleges the firm is a shell used by Morghead, Klansman and Foster to gain incorporation benefits and evade partnership liability. Morehead, Klausman and Foster are named as owners and the suit seeks relief against both the company and these individuals amid an estimated $20,000 in creditor claims.
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Bingham H
William D. Klausmen
Louis We Foster
Morghead
Klansman
Foster
West Virginia
Morehead
Klausman
Algo
Hunt
Hosea
Cyclone Ripples Through Butler County Wrecks Homes
A severe cyclone struck northeastern Butler County causing extensive damage. B C Withrow was fatally injured by a lightning strike to his house, while several barns and numerous buildings were damaged. More than twenty people were injured and trees, telephone lines, and the Ohio Electric railway were disrupted. Relief workers aided the injured at Seven Mile as communication remained difficult.
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Seven Mile
Butler County
Withrow
Ohio Electric Company
Hamilton
Middletown
R. C. Withrow
Smith Hamrick
William Hanselman
Isaac Snively
Wide storm sweeps through midwest to Chicago
A severe wind and rain storm moving from the Missouri valley reaches Chicago. Telegraph lines are down or poor across Iowa, Missouri, Indiana and northern Ohio. Wires are failing from Louisville to Minneapolis and from Kansas City to Dubuque and Cleveland as the storm continues eastward.
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Chicago
Missouri Valley
Iowa
Missouri
Indiana
Ohio
Louisville
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Dubuque
Cleveland
Hillsboro Tornado Strikes Walnut Street Causing Wide Damage
A destructive windstorm swept Hillsboro at 6 pm damaging the White Line Livery stable and about a dozen other structures. The city building roof was torn off as wagons and people were blown along Walnut street. Remarkably no fatalities occurred though losses will be large and underinsured.
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Commercial Tribune
Hillsboro
Walnut Street
White Line
Lightning kills soldier near Camp Taft in Ohio
Lightning struck near Camp Taft outskirts during an electrical storm. Jerry Spaulding a teamster from Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis was killed. Troops from last week’s maneuver remained quartered nearby.
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Toledo
Camp Waedy Taft
Jerry Spaulding
Fort Benjaminson
Indianapolis
Tornado Damages Stores Near Fithian
A tornado struck Fithian causing extensive damage to several stores and a large elevator at the electric power station depot. A subpower station of the finios traction system was damaged. Few people were hurt with only slight injuries.
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Dannible
Iuly
Fithian
Here
Finois
Woman Killed at Camp Meeting in Free Methodists Grounds
A September electrical storm struck the Free Methodists camp meeting grounds near Brighton Pa killing one woman and injuring others including Rev W W Ladue of New Brighton and Miss Miller who fled toward her tent as the storm began.
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Otruden Vizem O
Free Methodists
New Bandies
Enaton
W.W. Ladue
Nee
Brighton
Miss Miller
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Melish
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Herrmann
Mann
Hyde Park
O3rwood
Adly Doard
Edward Tepedu
W.man
William J. O'Neill
Wicura
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Gingless
Graver
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Rie
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Baker
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Kansas
Roosevelt Club
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Stanley
Central of Georgia
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Union Depot
Shaughnessy
Whitney Observatory
Emperor William
Cincinnatian
Charles F. Malsbary
Father
Woodman
Arlington
Demurrer
Dickson
William Bodemer
Charles F. Glitting
Glitting
Bodemer
Stephen Blakely
Stephen Blakeley
Herbert Jackson
Cohen & Mack
Mary W. Sturgis
Ernst Rehm
Sallie B. Williams
Elkanah Williams
Mary Sturgis
Howard B. Dirlan
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Rehm
Common Pleas Court
Henry Hartmann
Hartmann
Commi Pleas Court
Cushing
Alice B. Mayers
Charles E. Mayers
Dent
Hulda Jones
William Jones
Tabasco
Jones
Alice Glisky
Richard Glamky
Hayig
Blanche Zoller
Harry Zoller
Woodmansee
Ida Becker
Charles Becker
Ida Diehl
Norwood
Warner
Nellie Webber
Albert Webber
Jennie B. Tolliver
Harris Toliver
Anton Finster
Wells Avenue
Price Hill
Henrietta Fins
Flora Shelton
Charles
Shelton
Taxwell
Tenn
Edwin J. Franks
May Smith
William Smith
Miller
David Davis
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Emma Hunt
Oees
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Ent
Newco
Anna Goodhart
Charles Good‘hart
Paducah, Ky
Ale G
Alice V. H ‘Quest
Pine
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House of Refuge
United States ‘Courts
Rubber Stamp Company
United States
Bernard F. Krull
Abraham Sachs
Russia
Addyston
A. C. Thompson
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Cincinnati Rubber Tire Vulva Company
F. J. Emmerich Company
William A. Brokamp
Squire Lamping
The
Make Man Tablet Company
Normen Kottman
Squire Seine, Burch & Peters
Max R. Schapiro
Max J. Greenwald Jewelry Company
Squire Bell
George Hartmann
Clore, Dickerson & Clayton
George A. West
Bingham H. Moorehead
Hosea & Knight
L. F. Benndorf Company
Westlicher- Fire Company
Squire Smedes
American Radiator Company
Silas 8. Lupton
Henrietta Finster
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