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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1908
Page
7
Arasee wins the Pon handicap by a length and a half in a card featuring the $20 000 Lawrence Realization at Sheepshead Bay. Favorite Hildreth and Keene entries join Olambala and Canadian derby winner in the field.
A planned July Bly Nevada fight between Sam Langford and Stanley Ketchel was canceled by Joe Woodman Langford’s manager. Woodman says Ketchel demanded 20000 dollars of a 25000 purse and Langford would fight for only a few cents, adding he would accept a fair purse division.
Opening Hilltop tennis league at McGregor courts halted by heavy rain after a long set. McGregor pair Cappel and Tanner beat Atwater duo Gerling and Topmoeller 10 8 in the only set played. Topmoeller praised for superb play and speed. Next game scheduled for tomorrow.
Mountain Ash Wales July 12 Freddie Welch the English lightweight defeated Young Josephs of England in the eleventh round of a scheduled twenty round bout. Josephs was disqualified for fouling. Welch led in betting and dominated the match.
James J. Jeffries denied reports he would not fight Johnson and said he intends to fight Johnson. He announced he would post a forfeit upon arriving in New York next week after a sparring exhibition with Sam Berger at Hanlon's Point.
In Lim erick yesterday the Irish champion Bowles defeated American title holder Kelly of Brooklyn in seven straight games. The rematch will be staged in Brooklyn in September for the world championship.
In Newmarket England on July 13 a brood mare named Fiat owned by the late Sir Daniel Cooper sold for 80000 dollars at Tattersalls setting a new record for brood mares. The previous record stood at 63000 dollars for La.
New York July 12 The efforts of a renowned breeder with a Kentucky farm and stables in Chicago, Cleveland and New York have showcased his celebrated trotters across Europe and now in Moscow Russia where he received an ovation. Low Dillon’s harness work astonished observers and left a lasting impression on the traveling speed animals.
Frederick Sparrow captain Olin Ross and Lieutenant William Voris lead a Cincinnati Motorcycle club team on a fourteen day trip to New York City. They expect three days in the city and eleven days for travel with watchful interest on the first such expedition.
John L. Sullivan, resting at Burnet house after a 26 week vaudeville run ending in Edmonton, says Ketchel Papke and Langford show current fighters at their peak. He predicts Ketchel will rise to champion with growth, questions modern promoters, and backs Langford against Johnson. He praises Taft and criticizes Jeffries, planning to visit New York next.
Local amateur clubs list Sunday matchups across the city with A B C s top fast team status and signings. Bremer adds Moore as pitcher. Buck behind plate for Sunday action while Hamiltons Krebs Dayton loom at Dayton Sunday. Readings and Kentucky Colonels join in uniform. stags Bohemians duel Hunt street. Covington Madisonville cap a good contest as Crescent Springs brings Cincinnati Superbas July 18 lineup. The Wiedemanns face Middletowns with Heismann brothers pitching and a 1 pm prelim Climax versus Wilmores.
At Seabright New Jersey the Adelis cup opening matches produced upsets. Harvard champion N W Niles defeated E P Larned 6 2, Dabney fell to Leroy 2 6 6 1 6 1, and Inman teamed with Prentice to win doubles 6 2 6 3. Larned could not play singles due to a leg injury.
In Rome Georgia on July 12 two Chattanooga cars crashed during practice for a forthcoming race. Driver McKenney and Mechanician Simpson of the Mitchell entry escaped death as both cars were ruined and withdrawn from the event.
Dummond Jones of St. Louis and Charles P. Peters of Chicago defeated Paul Gleéson and Orlando Vernon of St. Joseph in the final round of the Central States Tennis association tournament in St. Louis. The final score was 6 8, 9 7.
California State League reorganized after directors meeting in Stockton dropping San Jose and Santa Cruz to form a four club circuit. Oakdale entry pending approval and start date to be announced.
Buffalo July 12 report notes a small Fort Erie crowd with favorites winning three of seven races. Winners include Five and One Half furlongs and other purses of 400 dollars, with details on horses jockeys weights and payouts, plus several place finishes.
San Rafael California July 12 William Rothwell known as Young Corbett the light weight boxer secured a license here last Saturday to marry Daisy Merserau who is said to be the daughter of a prominent Virginian politician.
In Ripley Ohio on July 12 the Portsmouth Midgets defeated Ripley 12 to 6 before a crowd of about 1,200. The game drew fans from both towns to the local arena for an amateur football matchup.
Veteran advocate for Nine-Foot River, John Yar An Ronen, plans to attend the convention. Channel reports his background and notable accomplishments, highlighting leadership roles and public service. Details emphasize readiness and ongoing advocacy work by Colonel John 1 Vance.
Colonel John S. Vance of the Ohio Valley Improvement association registers in Sinton and promotes Cincinnati as the site for the fifteenth annual convention on Oct 14 and 16 in the assembly hall of the Linton. He reports strong progress toward canalizing the Ohio from Pittsburg to the Mississippi and notes federal support growing. The National Rivers and Harbors Congress meets in Washington December 8 to 10. Colonel Vance will finalize October plans today.
Annapolis reports renewed inquiry into Lieutenant James N. Sutton U S M C who died in 1907 by alleged self inflicted action. New witnesses claim Sutton left Carvel Hall in a car with four officers after barroom time and a quarrel ensued leading to his death.
After a sharp Covington council vote Latonia is declared annexed to Covington by ordinance prepared by City Solicitor Shepard. The measure, to go to the Board of Aldermen, ends Latonia as an independent city and notes a one year remaining water contract with Kenton Water Co.
The Huntington Produce and Feed Co of West Virginia sues E L Mann and 27 others in Kenton circuit court alleging a wool grower combine in Kenton Campbell and Pendleton counties to raise prices. They claim pooled wool was sold to the plaintiff and the first sale delivered 8 147 pounds for 1048 19 with later merchantable issues. Damages sought total 3000.
In Judge M L Harbeson division an attorney was fined for contempt during a hearing on the estate of the late Senator R H Fleming of Ludlow. Herbert Jackson represented the estate while Richard Gray moved to set aside a sale and challenged Jackson and Clark. The scene ended with court intervention after Gray verbally attacked Jackson.
The Banklick Turnpike Roads company sues Covington in Kenton circuit court seeking an order to stop Mayor John J. Craig from interfering with toll collection and damages of 5000 plus tolls lost since January 1. Residents of Latonia can reach homes without tolls after Kruse avenue completion. toll collection moved north and a policeman blocked the gate. The company offered to sell the pike to the city for 12000, which was refused.
J. T. and Kate Earle transfer 650 by 100 feet parcels on Huntington and Clyde avenues in Latonia to B. A. and Lizetta Von Wahide. J. H. and Catherine Kruse convey 580 by 100 feet on the Clifton avenue side to John T. Sheehan.
Superintendent Dyer of the public schools returned yesterday from Denver Colorado where he attended the annual convention of the National Education Association Floods delayed his train eighteen hours He took an active part and said the convention was a success though attendance was smaller than in the past ten years Special focus was given to industrial work in schools and to special schools for backward children.
Police report eight burglaries believed linked to one man. Entries occurred at John Rightmeyer 20 Rlm street where a homeowner knocked the intruder, William Hill 256 West Fourth street where $9 was stolen, Daniel McMaten 266 West Fourth street, George Goebel 982 West Fifth street, and four homes on Stewart Street inhabited by Black residents Rawlings Robbins Bimore and Crutchfield. Trinkets were taken overall.
Postmaster O A Reynolds of Covington announced three new carriers for the Latonia free delivery office and Covington substation. Edward R Elliott becomes regular carrier replacing H E Callahan who resigned. Arthur Cargwell Robert Bornwasser and Robert Wehr join as regular carriers. Seven substitutes named Leo Cuns John Maschmeyer Charles Bilert Reagan Felten. Most appointments take effect August 1 with Billtt among the exceptions.
Calvin Young 65 of 145 Linden Street Covington died at home. A Civil War veteran and member of the Third Iowa Cavalry he reportedly captured Confederate General Gabell at the Osage River and was later awarded the Medal of Honor by Congress. Grant Post G A R will lead funeral services Wednesday.
Coroner W W Tarvin to investigate Mrs Florence Cole who died at St Elizabeths Hospital from an unknown disease after admission yesterday. Miss Fannie Tate died in Burlinger yesterday. Three rail breakdowns in Covington yards caused derailed freight cars at Ninth and Madison and Sixth street, and a K C overturned south of city. no injuries reported.
Pearl Price sues Leslie Price in Kenton court alleging cruelty and elopement. Freund granted divorce from Adolphine with child custody and $16 monthly support. Alice Coulter awarded divorce from William Coulter with custody and $15 monthly support. Transfer of Tilden Perry case against C and O railroad denied. Offenbacher declared unable to manage estate and placed under committee. Judge Harbeson reviews injunction case Coutee vs Latonia.
Newport group inducts new officers led by President H C Fox at Heidelberg behind Newport with Past President Harry Winston as toastmaster. banquet follows as 20 guests attend along with all members.
The Sheepshead Bay program lists entries for July 12 with multiple races. Key horses include Perseus Icarus Pretend Lee Watches and Hudas Sister in the 2 year olds sprint. Thistledale handicap and other stakes feature California King Reginald Touchwood and Grace Cameron among entrants.
Armour and Allen hit two bases for Ripley while Portsmouth strands runners. Armour fans three while Fullen records six strikeouts. Bases on balls total eight for the game as Wayne Gabeti umpired.
A London report claims Mme Lillian Nordica wed New York broker Mr Young after he arrived in London on Wednesday. Friends here deny knowledge of the marriage. Nordica’s latest engagement earned about 3600 dollars for a short program.
Police arrested Emma Riley, described as a negress, after a crowded street preaching scene at Pearl and Broadway drew over 200 people. A merchant policeman intervened to stop what authorities called disorderly conduct amid escalating tension.
Newport residents protest the council resolution to reject engineer J W Hill of Cincinnati proposed by the waterworks commissioners to supervise 85000 dollars of waterworks improvements. The action has stirred commentary and may trigger litigation testing the legality of the council’s move.
Federal prisoners Berry Simpson Eilisha Slevin and George Stanley who died in Newport jail were transported to Richmond Kentucky by U S Marshal Steve Sharp and Deputy Emmett Orr for trial in the United States court They face indictment over the riot on Christmas Day and the killing of Deputy U S Marshal Mullin They asked to be unshackled to prove they are not desperadoes and to thank jail staff.
Officials led by Tony Reuscher and George C Traver issued a call for a 1:30 PM Thursday meeting at the Alexandria courthouse to choose time and method for nominating candidates. Rumors say County Judge Matt Moore will seek re election, joining Squire M Donelan Louis Reuscher and Police Judge Harry Hawkins as contenders.
A Newport family received a letter from Evansville relatives detailing the drowning of 17 year old Hazel Mann on the Ohio River Friday. Accompanied by Evansville Boat Club members she had just returned from Green River, fell while stepping from a launch into the boathouse, was swept under the dock, and could not be saved. She was the only child of Mrs. Clara Bordman, a former Newport resident.
Miss Lyda Casey and Miss Lindsey two Dayton Ky public school teachers were aboard an excursion train with over 300 passengers that wrecked near Pomona. They lost baggage and were stranded there since last Wednesday forcing them to abandon a Seattle exposition trip and return home. No one in the party was seriously injured.
Mrs. Charleser of West Ninth Street Newport appeared before Judge Yungblut as a jury ruled she is sane. The jury directed she be placed under restraint to rest and receive a chance for recovery after a dramatic Saturday incident involving deputies.
A motor boat designed by H W McGinniss near completion aims for a river cruise with about seventy passengers. Obituaries note Frederick Sauer a longtime Newport resident died at 74 and Frederick Miller a market operator died at 71 with funeral services planned for Evergreen Cemetery chapel. Constable Evans seeks re election and will visit Melnea Ky. for ten days with his wife. Iver G Rankin reports funds will be returned to depositors within sixty days.
William Reminowsky aged 19 was arraigned in the circuit court on lunacy and adjudged by the jury. The C and O railroad at Park and their house visit led Judge Hawkins to dismiss the case in police court.
Mortis Siegel and wife transfer lots 73 and 7 to Ben Bartel and wife in Park Hirats subdivision Ninth Kokanne. Edward Bréiter and wife convey property to J Zach Vite in PAS% Ot 306 Sh-38 ROR area. Renee Greife and George 70 in Home Company division in Dayton appears in the record as another transfer.
A marriage license was issued in Newport to Dewey L. Schmidt and Anna Burgmant.
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