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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1908

Page

3

Religion Factor: Wall Problems In India Decline of Hindooism

A sweeping critique of Indian religions argues that Hinduism degrades and enrages social life while Islam lags in modernization. It portrays Hindoo practices as obscene and corrupt, cites child marriage and widow remarriage bans, and praises Jainism and Sikhism for stricter ethics. It contrasts Muslim modernization at Aligarh with Hindu multifaith chaos and notes British reforms easing some abuses.

Bombay India Indian Empire Burma Assam All Vishnu Earth Valhalla Hindoo Siva Hindoos Aligarh Imperial Council

Nuisance Complaint Over Cows and Roosters in Avondale

Warwick flat resident E. R. Russell filed a health board complaint against a neighbor on East Ridgeway Avenue alleging nightly crowing roosters and morning cow moos disrupting sleep. City officials investigated and found no city ordinance bars keeping cows or chickens within Cincinnati limits.

Thomas Gray E. R. Russell Warwick Flat Avondale Board of Health East Ridgeway Avenue Russell Albert H Morrill

Woman Indicted for Smuggling Chesbrough Case

New York reports a federal grand jury indicted Mrs. Fremont B. Chesbrough, wife of the Chesbrough coastwise line owner. A hidden trunk compartment aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II contained wearing apparel and invoices for a $23,009 pearl necklace, later turned to customs by her attorney. Chesbrough is said to be under restraint in a Pennsylvania sanitarium.

New York Federal Fremont B. Chesbrough Chesbrough Boston United States District Attorney District of New Jersey

Sisters of Charity Plan 100th Anniversary Celebration

The Sisters of Charity also known as Mother Seton's Daughters mark the 100th anniversary of the order in the United States with a high mass at the mother house in Cincinnati led by Archbishop Moeller. The order began in Emmitsburg Maryland in July 1809 and expanded to Cincinnati twenty years later under Bishop Edward Fenwick.

Sisters of Charity Mother Seton's Daughters United States Cincinnati Moeller Emmitsburg Edward Fenwick Mother Seton Sisters of Notre Dame

Governor calls July 27 special session to tighten prohibition laws

Governor Camer proclamations for a special session on July 27 outline sixty five subjects with the main goal to strengthen prohibition laws. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling about social clubs holding Equorin and limits on local legislation to restrict this practice. The proclamation urges action to treat the stored contraband as illegal.

Montgomery Ala Camer Supreme Court

Corporation sues over damaged pole at Plum and Berry corner

The Union Gas and Electric Company sues Adams Express in Justice Muller’s court over a pole knocked down when Adams team dashed into it. Union seeks damages. Suit filed yesterday.

Union Gas and Electric Company Adams Express Company Muller Plum Berry Adams Ema Company Union Company

Harmon faces open rebellion over state appointments

Governor Harmon's dictatorial push to appoint subordinates spurs a board rift at the Ohio School for the Deaf in Columbus. Charles Campbell was named steward amid strong-arm pressure, while Lee J. Evans resigns, pledging resistance to Campbell and warning of further action. Evans vows to abstain from meetings if Campbell is installed.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Harmon Ohio Institution For the Deaf Charles Campbell Brown County Harry L. Apgear Campbell Lee J. Evans Evans Evan Gear Henee Steward

Mayor Bond shifts plan on Paine law public service post

Columbus mayor C A Bond abandons appointing a director of public service on August 1 and will name a director of public safety instead. He may test the Paine law by challenging the board of control with one vote. W S Connor, a board of safety member, vows to remain in place until after Aug. 1 and will sue if removed.

Diapatca Commercial Tribune Columbus C. A. Bond Public Service Public Safety Bond Board of Control Director of Public Safety

Cotell Pleads Guilty in 13 Year Stone Family Murder

Special Dispatch reports Romulus Cotell admitted guilt in the Summit county murder of the Stone family thirteen years ago. Cotell sought mercy to avert execution, aided by attorney Edwin F. Voria and Cotell's brother Jay A. Cote. Anson Strong faced theories of the crime.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Romulus Cotell Stone Family Summit County Jay A. “Cote Or Sulbene Edwin F. Voria Cotell Vorts Anson Strong Stone Rie Io Ation

Republican Central Committee Update on Month End Activities

A terse bulletin from the Republican Central Committee hints at probable papers and plan updates on the last day of the month, signaling routine party organization steps without detailing specific actions or figures.

Central Committee

Ohio leaders hold conference on election board disputes

A meeting of a local committee discusses settling county issues on election board matters. The gathering aims to create a workable path for resolving gubernatorial questions. Brown notes Taft’s influence in candidate selection and the need for a trusted nominee.

Ohio Broden Brown Taft

Penitentiary Alligator Incident Endangers Warden’s Son

A 10-year-old boy Lemmy, son of Warden Jones, was nearly crushed by an alligator in the penitentiary pond. His sister steadied him, pulling him away as the reptile lunged. Warden Jones, nearby, was shaken but saved. reporter notes future restrictions on his children visiting the prison.

Commercial Pridane Columbus Lemmy Jones Penitentiary Sammy Warden Jones

Work on Viaduct Starts by Condemning Property

The city begins condemnation proceedings to secure property for the Gilbert avenue viaduct. Funds will come from redeeming municipal bonds under the Longworth act, restoring the bond limit for new bonds. Court work could take two to three years with many notice procedures and 380 cases. Dublin street all property condemned, unused portions to become a park or playground.

Gilbert Avenue Dublin Street

Chauffeurs Charged in Auto Fixing Case at Country Club

Jesse Reiske, a former W. P. Anderson chauffeur, bound over to the grand jury in 500 bail. Frank Hoke, chauffeur for Joseph Rawson, fined 10 dollars and costs for fixing R H Mitchell’s automobile at the Country club. Magistrate Du mont presided as lawyers argued of a white chauffeurs league against black drivers. He called for an end to deranging auto machinery. Reiske testified to prior arrests.

Jesse Reiske W. P. Anderson Frank Hoke Joseph Rawson H. Mitche Dumont Harry Probasco Automobile Club P. Lincoln Mitchell

Three Die and Two Hurt in High-Speed Collision

In Champaign Illinois an open switch caused a head on crash between southbound passenger train No 23 and northbound No 26 near Royal. Three men were killed W E Barker engineer Chicago Nelson Paulson fireman Vila Grove and F H Hollenbeck express messenger Chicago. Two were injured R Berger engineer Villa Grove and Oscar Thomas express messenger Chicago. No. 25 was on the siding to let No 23 pass at about fifty miles an hour. The No 23 engine was wrecked front end of the express car crushed. No 26 engine damaged little and no other injuries reported.

Champaign Ill Chicago &Fastern Illinois Royal Here W. E. Barker Chicago Nelson Paulson Vila Grove F. H. Hollenbeck R. Berger Villa Grove Oscar Thomas

Doctors to Have Outing for Boone County Medical Society

About seventy five Cincinnati physicians and friends will ride a special train to Union Kentucky next Wednesday for the Boone County Medical Society annual outing. The return will be the same night. The event will be a basket picnic with Dr W D Haines as toastmaster. Speakers include Dr Edwin Ricketts on the topic the Doctor and Dr S E Allen on Mr Dooley. A musical program will feature Tupman’s Band.

Cincinnati Union Boone County Medical Society W. D. Haines Edwin Ricketts 8. E. Allen Mr. Dooley Tupman

Pneumatic Tube Mail Discussed by Cincinnati Industrial Bureau

The Industrial bureau directors hold a noon meeting to discuss pneumatic tube mail in Cincinnati. They aim to secure businessmen support to push the idea with Washington postal authorities and note Chicago promoters offered a free demonstration installation to the government.

Cincinnati Industrial Bureau Washington Chicago

Mail clerk J P Holland arrested on tampering charge

Railway Mail Clerk J P Holland who covered the Owensboro to Russellville Kentucky run was arrested by Inspectors Hoaford and Griswold on the charge of tampering with letters. He will be taken before a United States commissioner today. Holland has served about five years and complaints were filed by persons who have been missing mail.

J. P. Holland Owensboro Russellville Hoaford Gris‘wold United’ States Holland

Trust's Tax Increase Could Hurt Independent Tobacco Makers

Richmond July 16 Independent Tobacco Manufacturers Association president Hugh Campbell says a tax hike would hit independents harder than the trust. He argues independents rely on limited tobacco leaf types and local markets while the trust controls many brands and could offset higher taxes, risking loss of competition and farmers' prices.

Commercial Tribune Richmond Hugh Campbell Independent Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association Independent Tobacco Trust United States Independent Commissioner of ‘Corporations Burley Tobacco Commissioner of Corporations Congress Prs Tobecco Trust

North Fairmount Improvement Association Meeting Recap

The regular meeting was held last night in Maccabee Hall on Carli Street. Routine business only was transacted.

North Fairmount Improvement Association Maccabee Hall Carli Street

Dayton man sues after slip on rain slick platform

A Dayton area man recounts a mishap on a train journey to Cincinnati. He avoided the conductor by pacing the train and claims a rain slick platform at a suburban station caused him to slip against a wooden railing and tear his trousers and coat. He seeks $500 and a lawyer, but declines the legal firm recommended.

Dayton Cincinnat Cincinnati Commercial Tribune Middletown

Proposed merger may be prevented by court action

A petition seeks to enjoin the merger of the Louisville & Nashville with the Louisville & Atlantic line from Versailles to Beattyville Kentucky. The L N plans to extend into Manchester and Hyden as coal fields expand, with Richmond citizens among few opposing voices.

Louisville & Nashville Louisville & Atlantic Versailles Beattyville Richmond Onle Louisville & Nashville Road Kentucky Cincinnati Vérsailles Louisville L& N Manchester Hyden Willson

Still Fighting Viaduct Across City Landing

Receivers and Shippers prepare injunction suit against the L. and N. Railroad viaduct across the public landing from Broadway to Main Street. The railroad plans proceed under a city ordinance and work may start within sixty days. Secretary Dickinson’s ruling on license has no effect on their legal action.

Receivers and Shippers L. & N. Railroad Receivers’ and Shippers’ Association Broadway Main Street Dickinson

Railroad Notes and Outing Plans Highlight Local Lines

E B Brophy of New York representing the National Railways of Mexico visited Cincinnati on business. G T Bell of Montreal and several railroad officials were in town. The First Ohio regiment returns from Camp Perry to Cincinnati tomorrow. The eleventh annual railroad men outing and reunion is set for July 24 at Carthage Country club with a popularity contest among seven entrants and a program of stunts feasting and speeches.

E. B. Brophy New York National Railways of Mexico G. T. Bell Montreal Grand Trunk Railroad System Ohio Regiment Cincinnati Camp Perry Stuart A. Allen Southern West Virginia Carthage Country Club Cc. H. Wiehe Frank McGrath Cincinnati Southern John’ H. Bailey J. C. Eby McQueen Big Four A. D. Crigte Pennsylvania C. L. Landers

Bassler Prepares Two-Week Lake Erie Vacation

Forecaster Bassler plans a two week vacation to Lake Erie with family members. While he is away observer John Craig will oversee the weather office.

Bassler Betake Monnday Lake Erie

Faction Rivalries in Mayor Nomination Duel

The piece details Democratic and Republican mayoral prospects with Alfred Cohen at Kennebunkport and John Weld Peck at Ogunquit amid a crowded field. It notes Markbreit’s health, Galvin’s law practice conflict, and a surge of candidate filings as the party committees prepare for a statewide picnic and speeches by Gov. Marshall and Gov. Harmon.

Judges of Federal Courts on Vacation

Summer vacation for the United States circuit court of appeals judges began yesterday. Judge Horace H. Lurton left for Hendersonville North Carolina to stay until late September. Judge Henry Severenge plans a retreat at Charlevoi Michigan. Judge John W. Jarrington will tour the East by train to Albany and then drive through New England toward the Maine coast for the summer.

United States Circuit Court of Appeals Horace H. Lurton Hendersonville North Carolina Henry Severeng Charlievoix Mich John W. J Arrington Albany New En Country Riy Berkahir Hills White Mountains Maine Coast

Shoemaker Julius Parchman Death Probed in Creek Incident

Coroner reports Julius Parchman a shoemaker died after diving in the West Fork creek on July 8. Witnesses say neck injury caused by immersion led to his death. investigation continues by the coroner.

Julius Parchman Dremansae de Coe Yest Bwartsell West Fork Parchmans

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