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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1908

Page

10

Murder suspect held over for grand jury

George Cornell, colored, charged with the June 27 murder of James Spillman, colored, was bound over to the grand jury without bail by Judge Bode. The men quarreled over Cornells wife at Sixth and John streets when Cornell allegedly stabbed Spillman. Fred Heist of Liston Avenue Riverside also bound over to the grand jury on a shooting to kill charge after wounding Adam Sendelbach in Sedamsville last month. bond set at $1,000.

George Cornell James Spillman Bode Cornell Spillman Sixth John Streets Fred Heist Liston Avenue Riverside Sedamsville Adam Sendelbach Grand Jury

Bell to signal crossing approach at Powers street crossing

A report notes that a bell will replace gates at the Powers street crossing of the H and D Railroad. Officials had recommended gates after a conference with the Ohio State Railroad Commission and Superintendent Conway. Watchmen at Colerain and Elmore Avenue will trigger the bell to warn of trains.

Ohio State ‘Railroad Commission Conway Powers Street Colerain Elmore Avenue

Moody's Successor May Pay Visit to Cincinnati

The report outlines a new world evangelical campaign led by J Wilbur Chapman and Charles M Alexander. Harvey A Jones of Trinity B church in Cincinnati described Chapman as remarkable. Correspondence indicates plans to extend Moody and Sankey’s revival work to Australia and beyond.

Moody Cincinnati Iereat Moody Sankey J. Wilbur Charles M. Alexander Moody- Sankey Chapman Harvey A. Jones Trinity Mr. Chapman Chapon Pmarexander

Camp in Chicken Farm Planned for Day Camp

Mrs. L Markbreit wife of the mayor announced the Day Camp association will acquire a thirty six acre chicken farm beyond Walnut Hills to convert into a day camp for treatment of consumption patients. Improvements including buildings are anticipated once the deal closes. She did not disclose the farm’s exact location yet.

L. Markbreit Walnut Hills Markbreit

Mayor Appoints More Firemen and Policemen

Mayor Markbreit named new personnel for the police and fire departments. Fire Department promotions include Captains Bachus Hilsinger and Cordes, Lieutenants Hall Kammer, Engineers Kresin Ryan, and multiple ranks of firemen. Police Department adds substitute patrolmen Baldwin Brown Knips Conner.

Markbreit Fire Department William Bachus William Hilsinger Henry Cordes John I. Hall Martin J. Kammer Frank Kresin John B. Ryan George M. Crossen Thomas L. Feldman Charles Conrad Julius C. Rudorf Harry W. Gesselbracht Robert W. Donovan Albert L. Kinzel John H. Ruhfers Martin Wall Harold D. Armacost Frank Spiering Charles Schrotel Joseph &. Fries Robert H. Wade John J. Lennon Matthew E. Meldon Jacob Vorwerck James Crowe Harry J. Baldwin Fred J. Brown Fred W. Knips Clarence P. Conner

Children to Enjoy Coney Island Picnic Day

About 150 children from the local Children's home will travel for free to Coney Island on the Princess at 9:30 this morning and return on the 5:30 boat. Commodore Brooks of the Coney Island company provides the transport, Cincinnati Omnibus company supplies omnibuses, and attendants will bring along food and drinks for a festive day.

Coney Island Commodore Brooks Coney Island Company Cincinnati Omnibus Company

Elks Plan Burial Service for William J Byrth

Funeral arrangements announced for William J Byrth ex councilman and Great Northern official. Private 9:30 a M Thursday at 629 Rockdale Av Avondale. public service 11 A M at Spring Grove Cemetery chapel with Elk ritual and pallbearers from W H Connor R J Patten Mike Ibolgafta J O Dowd and two railroad men named by the Transportation club.

William J. Byrth Great Northern Railroad and Steamship Company W. J. Fye Rockdale Avenue Avondale Spring Grove Cemetery Elis H. Connor R. J. Patten Mike Ibolgafta J. O'Dowd Transportation Club

Political maneuvering near Columbus governor talks cloud mayoral race

In Columbus a group including Lewis Bernard Mike Devanney and James Campbell meet with Governor Harmon about the Democratic mayoral directorship long advocated for August Herrmann. Herrmann reportedly uninterested but election talk continues as Peck gains primaries support.

Lewis Bernard Mike Devanney James Campbell Democratic Organization Columbus Harmon Cincinnati Democratic ‘Club Bernard

Hatler’s Jail Escape Tool Breaks in Two

The sketch shows the saw used by Frank Hatler broken in two during his efforts to cut his way out of the county jail.

Frank Hatler

Inmate Jail Break Foiled Hatler and Worley Stop Plan

Assistant Prosecutor Fricke exposed a mass escape attempt at the county jail by Frank Hatler and Joseph Worley. A tip from Alexander Hess led to discovery of saws and tools in Hatsler’s cell, with bars partially cut and a likely attempt to flee before daylight. Hess testified against Hatler and Worley.

Alexander Hess Plan Fricke Frank Hatler Joseph Worley Lberty Hatler Worley Hess Higgate Hatter Columbus Kushman Seiter

Mud blocks new river gauge near Covington and Cincinnati

Mud from the Ohio River clogs the new gauge on the Covington-Cincinnati Suspension Bridge pier. Forecaster Bassier had the wooden float device casing removed after it failed. The interior pipe was packed with hardened mud, nearly sealing the river sensor.

Ohio Covington and Cincinnati Bassier

City moves to oust long-time Mount Echo tenant

The city plans eviction of W. T. Barkley from the old Moulton homestead in Mount Echo Park Price Hill after acquiring the land for park use. Barkley, paying 20 dollars monthly, shows no signs of leaving, with steps expected to be taken in a day or two according to the city solicitor.

W. T. Barkley Moulton Mount Echo Park Price Hill Barkley

Councilman Mullen Recovers Health After Rest Period

Councilman Michael Mullen, amid rumors about his health, appeared at city hall looking better than in years. He told reporters he stayed home a few days on doctor’s orders to rest and gained ten pounds. He and Mayor Markbreit met briefly, with no political discussion reported.

Michael Mullen Markbreit

No Pay for Sokalowski in Real Estate Case

August Sokalowski sued Edward M Costello in Squire Smedes' court alleging a commission share if any sale occurred. The jury found Costello did not contract to share and that Costello sold the house, with the court ruling for Costello.

Sokalowski Edward M. Costello Squire Smedes Costello Hersald Costello William J. Rielly

Suspected Check Flasher Detained at Palace Hotel

Edgar B. Brownell, 24, of Brooklyn, was arrested by Detective Crim at the Palace Hotel on suspicion of posing as Armour & Co. auditor and cashing a bad check. He confessed to false claims and thefts at Grand Central depot, with a marked check case found in his room and safe blowing tools located in his grip.

Edgar B. Brownell Halsey Street Brooklyn N. Y Crim Palace Hotel Browmiel E. J. Bailey Armour & Co Chicago Cal Crim Brownell Thils Grand Central Depot B. J. Bailey

Shippers Oppose Viaduct Plan in Riverfront Dispute

A dockside injunction against the Louisville and Nashville Railway to stop riverfront viaduct construction will be filed soon by the Receivers' and Shippers' associations and allied business groups. A joint committee led by J F Ellison Alfred K Nippert and Williamson has full power to act, with actions possible in federal state or city courts. Colonel John E L Vance of Columbus attended the meeting.

Louisville & Nashville Railway Company Receivers’ and Shippers’ Association Business Men's Club J. F. Ellison Nippert Williamson

Abnormal Mortality and Tetanus Antitoxin Shortage

The report notes a depleted tetanus antitoxin stock and a new supply secured, crediting free use with preventing many tetanus cases. Weekly deaths reached 120, with 36 from consumption, 18 more than the same week last year, indicating abnormal mortality levels.

Stricken Oil Worker Collapses in City Streets

Henry Smith, an oilworker from Bridgeport Illinois, collapsed yesterday afternoon on Pearth and Walnut streets. A traffic officer found him on the curb and he was taken to the city hospital in Patédl. his condition was not grave.

Henry. Smith Bridgeport, Ill Pearth Walnut Streets Patédl Trias

Milk Bottle Accident Wounds Charley Handel

Charley B Handel 46 of 420 Betta Street was cut in the wrist yesterday while handling milk bottles. Wound dressed at the city hospital.

Charley B. Handel Betta Street

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