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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1908

Page

7

Hilton A. C. Beats Atwater in Whop Tennis League

Elberon claimed undisputed first place 6 0 5 7 6 0 as Montgomery starred. Hilton A. C. filled a vacancy, defeating Atwater 10 8 2 6 in a uphill match. McGregor hosts Hilton today while Atwater faces Elberon at the Hilton courts.

Deé Elberon Montgomery McGregor Hilton A. C Dely Atwater Hilton Courts Hilton Boys Atwater Boys Tanner Cape Hilton Hilton Court Elberon

Nelson In No Condition Battling Nelson’s Foes Faith in Wolgast

Report from New York dated July 15 says Battling Nelson failed to train properly for the Los Angeles bout with Wolgast and expected a quick knockout. Critics note Nelson could not sustain his pace while Wolgast appeared well prepared.

Battier New York Nelson Wolgast

Fort Erie Results Show Five Races At Fort Erie

Buffalo N Y July 15 King Solomon an even money favorite in the first Fort Erie race threw Jacksy Warren at the barrier and the event was won by Order in a close finish from Ben K Sleet. Second race saw Ber Double lead Protagonist and Uncle Tony with times around 1 143 5. Mesmeriser led the third race with Tiret second and Broadword third in 1 022 5. Waldo Briggs won the fourth race with Dainty Dame second and Darlington third in 1 15. Woolwinder captured the fifth race with Ceremonious and Giles following in 1 44 2 5. Sixth race lists Red Hussar first with Doubt and Autumn King next in 2 22 2 5.

Buffalo N. Y King Solomon Fort Erie Jacksy Warren Ben K. Sleet Iba Kennedy Reid Howard Bedminister Kang Solomon Ber B. Burton Protagonist Hammond Uncle Tony Chalice My Henry Royal Report Ben P Kenneth B Harry Sommers Twodrop Hol Gale Waldo Briggs Ross Dainty Dame Darlington Preston Pilly Desirous Woolwinder Ganz Ceremonious Rogers Giles Minnie Bright Tom Holland Thomas Calhoun Usury Posing Beau Brummeran Hussar Paul Queen's Mesage Billy Pullman Lubin Efiction Quagga

Aileen Wilson wins 2:03 Pace at YHRRE Haute card

Aileen Wilson defeats Citathon in the 2:03 pace heats on a fast track. Beatrice Bellini wins the 3:00 trot as part of a fast program featuring purses of 1600 and 1000 dollars and several notable placings.

Yhrre Haute Ind Aileen Wilson Citation Citathon Baron Grattan Argot Boy Beatrice Bellini Bellini Maxine Country Jay Teasel Knight of Strathmore

Lake Erie track race results and schedule note

CORRY Pa July 15 The Lake Erie association held fast racing with perfect weather. Saturday races were set after Wednesday rain interrupted the program. First race 2 22 pacing purse 409 Algardo won with Ethel Hazel A second third. Second race 2 14 trotting purse 400 The Outlaw swept both heats time 2 13 Aston L second Veetale third. Third race 2 12 pacing purse 400 Miss Peeler won with second third and threats. best 2 14 J A O second.

Corry Lake Erie Algardo Ethel Hazel A the Outlaw Aston L iVeetale Miss Peeler Thira

East West Athletic Union Championship Soon Decided

New York July 15 The enduring question of East versus West athletic superiority will be settled at the Amateur Athletic Union championships to be held in Seattle Washington on August 18 and 19.

New York Na‘Amateur Athletic Union Seattle Wash

Beach Plate and Bury Handicap Races Result at Englend

The Beach Plate for 200 sovereigns run 5 furlongs 140 yards was won by Celluloid with Miss Ellen second and Little Blackey third. August Belmont's Doncourt ran among the seventeen but failed to place. In the Bury handicap for 3 year olds and upward at 5 furlongs Vigilance won with Mr. P Whitney's Sea Cliff second and Shy Bed third.

Miss Ellen Little Blackey Belmont Doncourt Vigilance Mr. P. Whitney Seacliffe Shy Bed

Empire City Racecard Delivers Twenty Entries Across Five Races

The Empire City card lists five races with two year olds and older thoroughbreds. Notable runners include Lord Clinton Jack Prost Love Watches Topnotch Etching Responseful Evening Song in the first race and Prince Ahmed Arcite Nimbue Tony Bonero Co hort King So Pearl Point Hill Top Jolly in the second. Third race showcases Perm a Gona Glamor Huetle Richard Reed Right Guard Oso Belleek Lily Pad. Handicap race features Parite Bellwether Lawton Wiggins Zienap Spooner County Persona King of Bashan. Fifth race covers two year olds nonwinners and a 1 mile selling event with Follie Levy Interpose Captain Swanson Fighting Bob Bion May Florence Top Notch. The remaining mile race includes Hana Illips Lawton Wiggins Gila Milser Rara Avis Natalie Bump Milre Killiecrankie and Eechau.

Lord Clinton Jack Prost Love Watches Prince Ahmed Arcite Nimbue Tony Bonero Cohort King So Pearl Point Hill Top Jolly Pergona Glamor Huetle Richard Reed Right Guard Oso Belleek Lily Pad Areite Bellwether Lawton Zienap Spooner County Persona King of Bashan Foliie Levy Interpose Captain Swanson Fighting Bob Bion Florence Top Notch Wiggins Milser Killiecrankie

Nathaniel W. Niles Wins Lee Bright Tennis Title

Nathaniel W. Niles captured the singles title at Lee Bright in New Jersey defeating former internationalist Kelie. J Clothier claimed the doubles final as the tournament concluded.

Merry Widow Remarried Sequel Stars Von Wegern at Coney Island

The famed composer Carl von Wegern conducts rehearsals for The Merry Widow Remarried at the Chester-Free Circus and Coney-Wormwood’s Dogs and Monkeys at the Zoo. He recalls working with John McCaul and John C. Duff, plans farm rest in Shahola Glen, and will stay through the run before returning home.

Lehar Chester—Free Circus Coney Wormwood The Zoo Lagoon Chasten Herr Carl von Wegern America Herr von Wegern John McCaul John C. Duff Philadelphia Shahola Glen

Amateur Band Contest at Coney Island Draws Big Crowds

The annual amateur band contest at Coney Island is set for Sunday August 16. The event attracts 10 000 to 20 000 spectators depending on weather and can hinge on small judging details such as a piccolo player’s misstep.

Coney Island Cincinnati Coney Prise

German Pioneer Outing Moves to Coney Island

The German Pioneer association of Cincinnati held its annual outing at Coney Island yesterday marking forty one years of gatherings. Many pioneers attended last season but did not ride the steamers yesterday as their names appear on the current roll.

Knights of Modern Macddabets Baglée Dayton

Don Phillippini Brings Band to Zoo Next Week

Don Phillippini a dynamic baton wielder returns with his band to perform at the Zoo beginning Sunday afternoon. The popular director drew strong audience appeal last season and will receive a cordial welcome for Sunday’s engagement.

Don Phillippini Zoo

Prof Wormwood's Dogs and Monkeys at the Zoo

Prof Wormwood brings his dog and monkey act to the Zoo Sunday afternoon in a highly regarded show. He is regarded as a top trainer and promises his best troupe yet for the engagement. His visits to the Zoo are a favorite annual vacation.

Wormwood Zoo

Aerial Autoe Musical Comedy At Kentucky Park

Visitors flock to the scenic Kentucky park to ride the aerial autos offering long elevated tours over lake and hills. The Hutchinson Musical Comedy company gains popularity with The Girl Untamed and The Isle of Yucatan drawing strong audiences.

Kentucky Park Hutchinson Musical Comedy Company Isle of Yucatan

Theater official elected grand vice president in association

Charles Schweitner longtime treasurer of the Columbia theater was yesterday chosen as grand vice president of the Theatrical Mechanics' association. He also serves as president of the Cincinnati lodge T. M. No. 88. The election marks a strong compliment to a dedicated worker for the group.

Charles Schweitner Columbia Theater Theatrical Mechanics’ Association Gohweitser Cincinnati Lodge T. M

Kansas day law leaks as wholesalers sidestep ban

Special dispatch reports wholesalers in neighboring states using druggists to place orders for liquor. Drugs stores supply wholesalers who ship directly to customers, avoiding violations, with 20 percent monthly kickbacks to druggists. Names of buyers are logged in Kansas City Chicago and St. Louis records. Governor Brubbs receives unsolicited liquor literature.

Thiwna Topeka Kan Kansas Express Kansas City Chicago St. Louis Bomé Governor Brubbs

Meetings and events in Flattwell and North Fairmount

The Flattwell Improvement Association met to discuss an ordinance to keep boys off freight trains and heard Rev. Howard Henderson address the group on The Victories of Peace. The North Fairmount Improvement Association will meet tonight at 8 at Maccabee hall Carll street. A lawn fete for Evanston Presbyterian Sunday school classes is planned Saturday from 4 to 9 at the church yard.

Flattwell North Fairmount Improvement Association Maccabee Hall Carll Street New Evanston Presbyterian Church Jessie Hibren Ben C. Lennon Charles B. Basset

Bow In Back Latest Freak Fashion In Paris

The piece discusses a controversial back bow trend described as a deranged craze from a Parisian originator. It notes the bow is neither ornamental nor practical yet aims to attract attention and reflects a provocative fashion movement centered in French capital circles.

van Y Deu Sage

Wealthy Aspirant Cop Becomes Police Officer Seeks Noted Detective Fame

Arthur Mulholland, about 28, with $100,000 in wealth and $200 monthly income, works as a Philadelphia police officer in the Twentieth district earning $2.26 a day. He inherited the fortune from his parents and aims to study detective work to achieve prominence. He lives at 2020 Arch Street and married recently.

Philadelphia Arthur Mulholland Mulholland Eighteenth Street Arch Vine Streets Storee Onne Mulholand Clay Evi Mushdreet Arch Street

Dandelion Regarded as Most Reliable Barometer

Chicago July 15 The dandelion is a common reliable weather indicator. In full bloom when seeded the flower shows clear signs of good weather. it closes as rain approaches and opens again after clear skies. Various plants including clover and horse chestnut display similar barometric traits. The scarlet pimpernel is called the poor man's weather glass and opens only in fine weather.

Chicago

Sister in law overstays: arrest overboard bill dispute

Miss Ellen McCloskey of New York City overstayed her invitation to visit in Wilkdsbarrs Pennsylvania and was arrested by order of her brother in law Ward Miand after refusing to pay a week’s board bill of 8. She stayed three days and clashed over charges while the host’s wife assisted.

Wilkdsbarrs Ellen McCloskey New York City Donohue Howard Miand McCloskey Satanie Jan Uboa We Cman Tem Maton

Torch of Rebellion Blazes in Campbell County Democratic Split

Disorder swept a courthouse meeting in Alexandria as Campbell County Democrats split into factions over a November ticket. Separate conventions formed with rival delegates and a primary set for August 28 while disputes over seating and rules sparked ongoing controversy.

Campbell County Democratic Court House Alexandria Ariother Rdom Louis. Reuscher Tony Reuscher Reuscher Staife George Traver Eighty-third Legislative District Committee Howard Dowdell Bellevue Soat Dowdell Seventeenth Judicial District Traver

Men at quilting party entertain at Shinkle M. B H church

The men of Shinkle M. B H Church hosted a novelty program last night. They planned and produced the event, served supper, staged a ladies aid society sketch, and held a quilting party. A male quartet provided music.

Shinkle M. BH. Church Sen Slane

Runaways Located In Covington Railroad Yards

Thomas Robinson aged 15 of 826 Arbor Avenue and Claude Mitchell aged 16 of 614 Division Street Indianapolis were arrested by Detective Sandford in Covington railroad yards. They admitted running away and were ordered held by Juvenile Judge Stephens until Indianapolis authorities can be heard from.

Thomas Robinson Arbor Avenue Claude Mitchell Division Street Indianapolis Sandford Covington Stephens

Fragmentary OCR Note Includes Names and Places

Fragmentary text lists names such as Covington Cincinnati and Alice Black. It references places Mee Residence Furnas and Indiana with scattered initials and numbers. Content is illegible and lacks a coherent event or report.

Furnas Thease “Covington Apheaas Retees Anna M Cincinnati Jonn Neiliaccas, Geieev Alice Black Wehissedtien, Ind

Real estate transfer in Newport farm area records

Marcus Meshlowsky and wife transfer property to Louis M. Garnish including lots 101 and 36 in In galls Park subdivision. Public record noting title change and parcel identifiers.

Marcus Meshlowsky Louis M. Garnish Ingalls Park Suivision

Kenton Court Notes Show Varied Civil Rulings

Judge Harbeson awarded 286.25 to Nathan Plaut in Suit against Milton and Frances Frost. A jury found Urich Ballman capable of managing his estate in Harbeson's division. County Judge Stephens ordered 26.85 to Adolph Klein in Suit against Mrs. P. J. Connolly with furniture sale. Clberley Sons sued Isadore and Samuel Levi for 81.17 in quarterly court. Arthur W. Riggs sued United Commercial Travelers of America for 75 in accident insurance. F W Schmits appears for the plaintiff.

Harbeson Nathan Plaut Milton Frances Frost Circuit Court Urich Ballman Stephens Adolph Klein P. J. Connolly Cl Bberley Sons Isadore and Samuel Levi Arthur W. Riggs United Commercial Travelers of America F. W. Schmits

Covington Mourns Death of Jasper Oder

The body of 67 year old Jasper Oder who died at the Soldiers home in Dayton Ohio arrived in Covington and was taken to George New of 83 Byrd Street for funeral services this afternoon with interment at Linden Grove cemetery.

Jasper Oder Dayton Covington George New Byrd Street Linden Grove Cemetery

Real Estate Transfers Amidut Congested Papers

Real estate transfers listed include Josephine Carr to Jennie Craig on a west side lot on WHATS Street and Harriet Thomas to Joseph Buscher on Wrath Street. John Robinson and Juanita Robinson sell 20x10 feet on Fifteenth Street to Marion and Joseph Carr. Jennie Hungier and Walter Hungier sell Lot 161 in the Fairview subdivision to Georg Green.

A. L. Lane Schon’s Saroger Des Posi Josephine Ae Marion Carr Jennie Craig Harriett Thomas Joseph Elizabeth Buscher Wrath Street John Juanita Robinson Marion Joseph Carr Fifteenth Street Dvebee Ress Jennie Walter Hungier Georg Green Fairview Lot Latonie Wees

Latonia Annexation Faces Audit and Board Delays

Covington aldermen refer Latonia annexation ordinance to committees after passing, while Latonia council asks for an accounting of Latonia and water contractor. Mayor Craig delays expansion of the aldermanic board. Police raid on freight cars nets ten men. some jailed. Obituary notices and local society items follow.

Latonia Covington Committee On Ways and Means Craig

Newport News Notes License Inspector Arrests

Chris Schott, a license inspector, arrested in Newport News along with William Wilson for peddling vegetables without a license. Schott declares determination to break the practice as authorities move to curb unauthorized selling in York Street and surrounding areas.

Chris Schott T.flannery William Willson

Murder drives youth to insanity in Lakeland asylum removal

William Pemonsky aged 19, adjudged insane, was taken to Lakeland asylum yesterday afternoon. The account notes months earlier he caused an incident involving a cone and cigarette habits. authorities cite these factors as contributing to his condition.

William Pemonsky Lakeland ‘Asylum

Bellevue Council Meeting Highlights Kickers and Bellevue Association

Council session spotlights the Bellevue Association and a group named Kickers amid local civic discussion. Reports indicate ongoing debate and committee updates affecting city plans and neighborhood concerns.

Geiger Demands Reading as Communication Protested

In a heated session a Geiger insisted the communication be read while others protested. After a tense exchange a vote of six to two approved the reading, ending the dispute.

Geiger

Bid dispute halts pump station contract at Newport

At a meeting bids for a 5 000 000 ton capacity pump at the Newport pumping station were challenged as impractical for local bidders under the specifications. The matter was referred to Engineer H M M William H Newell, longtime secretary, who resigned effective Aug 1 1909. C J named new secretary, replacing Newell.

Thomas Newport Eee Barbour John, McLane &Co Hmm William H. Newell C. J Newell

Aldermen Back Expert for Newport Waterwork Improvements

By unanimous vote Newport aldermen adopted the recommendations of Expert Engineer J. W. Hill of Cincinnati to advise on 85 000 improvements to the waterworks system. An ordinance issuing 20 400 in sewer bonds was passed and police ordered to enforce sidewalk blockade prohibitions by merchants.

Newport Seectuaiens J. W. Hill Cinicinnati Iiport

Contractor Near Death After Bellevue Accident

Joseph Bowen a Dayton Kentucky contractor narrowly escaped death on Fairfield avenue Bellevue while driving a spirited horse. A passing car spooked the animal causing the wagon to topple and Bowen to be thrown head first against an embankment.

Joseph Bowen Dayton Fairfield Avenue Bellevue Newport

Global rulers famed for cigars and pipes across history

The piece surveys historic smoking habits of leaders and notable figures. It notes Abdul Hamid’s heavy tobacco use in Turkey, King Edward VII’s preference for Turkish cigars, and outdoor pipe smoking by the Kaiser and czar, plus Edison’s high daily cigar count and Bismarck’s boast of over 100,000 cigars.

Constantinoplo Turkey Abdul Hamitt Edward Cuba Spain Francis Joseph Austria Russia Prince of Wales Bismarck Thomas Alva Edison Ed Boott Dresser

Death of Dog After Gas Fire at Darby Residence

Charles Kynale and his housekeeper Mrs Hook narrowly escaped a stove fire when their Newfoundland dog jumped onto the range in the kitchen. The incident left the dog dead, and Mrs Hook and Mr Kynale unharmed. local report notes the dog’s collapse in the kitchen as the sole fatal detail.

Commercial Tribune E Darby Charles Kynale Hook North Sixth Street

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