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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1908

Page

4

Commercial Tribune issues and service details 1909

The Commercial Tribune announces subscription rates including prepaid, mail and Sunday editions with annual and half year terms. It lists foreign postage, prepayment rules, and delivery options. Branch offices in Walnut Hills Covington Newport London and Washington provide news and advertisements.

Great Britain Universal Union Express Bank i Raft the Commercial Tribune CO Cincinnati Walnut Hills Gilbert Avenue Covington Scott Street Newport York Street London Trafalgar Building Trafalgar Square Washington Munsey Building

Attorney General Wickersham Pu d ucah Speech Highlights State Regulation

The Lexington Herald argues that federal takeover of all business is unlikely and that state regulation remains essential. It notes most business is done by individuals or partnerships and praises uniform corporate laws to curb abuses, while criticizing overreaching half baked theories. The piece laments political fixation on office seeking.

Lexington Herald Wickersham Pad Ucah Herald Oil and Tobacco Trusts

Beer Ett e Name Sparks Nashville Debate

Discussion in Nashville centers on calling non alcoholic beer a beer ette saying naming does not change the effect or legal status as beer like beverages are considered near beer in regulation.

Bomb found at New Jersey summer resort leads to investigation

A device was discovered at a New Jersey summer resort prompting police action. Officials warned guests to evacuate as investigators assess the scene and secure the area for safety.

New Jersey

Harm on History Uneashees in Columbus Week

In Columbus this week the Great Judson is away on private Cincinnati business. The statehouse choir sang an old song as candidates’ tavern sighs rose. At Harrison building the automobile department was moved and a door filled in by John J. Lentz led to comic sounds from Karns. The scene ends with a tease that the Great (To Be Continued.)

Columbus Judson Cincinnati Statehouse Harrison Building Automobile Department Secretary of State Lentz, Fritter & Linton Lentz John J. Lentz Karns Tom Cooke Automobbile John Ellence

Picnic Staples And City Life In Summer Notes

The writer recalls picnics with sandwiches cakes and fruit, praising sandwiches as the essential picnic staple and noting turnovers and fruit but avoiding messy pies. He then counters a friend who finds Cincinnati dull in summer, arguing the city stays lively through constant social contact and neighborly help.

Cincinnati

Government files rotten egg case in pure food crusade

A Virginia incident leads to a department of justice filing titled Transmits a boiled egg which he believes is rotten. G. A. Neuendorf of Clark South Dakota sent the sample for examination to the federal inspectors. The case No 147668 notes the egg was sent for test and officials remark it was not received at its best.

Washington Department of Justice Northwest Wickersham G. A. Neuendorf Clark United States Express Fowler

Italian Becomes Louisiana’s First Black Hand Gallows Victim

Leon ardo Gebbia an Italian, the first man executed in Louisiana for a black hand society crime, was hanged at Hahnvill e. He received the last rites from a priest.

Hahnville Leonardo Gebbia Louisiana Black Hand Society

Buffalo Suffragette Grace Johnson Jailed in London

Grace Johnson of Buffalo was one of four suffragettes arrested in Downing Street for refusing police orders to disperse while attempting to deliver a petition to Premier Asquith. They were sentenced in Bow Street police court to three weeks in jail for refusing to pay fines.

London Grace Johnson Buffalo Downing Street Asquith Bow Street

Roosevelt Bags Giant Hippopotamus on Naivasha Shores

Theodore Roosevelt, visiting Lake Naivasha in British East Africa, hunted from Captain Richard Attenborough’s ranch and yesterday brought down a giant hippopotamus estimated at three tons on the south shore.

Naivasha British East Africa Theodore Roosevelt Lake Naivasha Richard Attenborough

Weather summary for July 16 1909 in Ohio Valley

Cooler conditions spread across the Ohio valley as a northwestern high pressure area brings relief. Scattered showers were confined to the South and east of the Alleghenies while Cincinnati reported a high of 83 and a low of 69 with clear skies after 7 pm. Government forecast calls for fair conditions in Ohio Indiana Kentucky West Virginia over the weekend with light west winds.

Ohio Valley Alleghenies Cincinnati Weather Bureau Ohio Indiana Kentucky West Virginia Vane Abilene Fe Lander Atlanta el Little Baltimore P.c Louisville Bismarck Buffalo Cairo Pawereee Nashbuill Caleee New Orleans Charlotte c New York Norfolk Cheyenne Oklahoma Columbus Philadelphia Corpus Denver Davenport Dodge Aeebeet Cc Dubuque Voor City Duluth Oy Louis el Paco St. Paul Rott Galveston Seaeeee San Antonio Grand Rapids Havre Sucenselves

Shipping News and Obituary Bulletin

NEW YORK arrivals list ships from Liverpool Boston New York and other ports. Obituary notes Bishop John Shanley Fargo North Dakota died of apoplexy aged 71 with career in Catholic hierarchy. Captain Thomas Crowley Manila police officer died after brain tumor operation. John Thorpe former Florence World’s Fair chief of floriculture died at 68 in Chicago.

John Shanley North Dakota Fargo N. D Shanley Albion N. Y St. Paul College of the Propaganda Rome Thomas F. Crowley Haverhill Mass Manila P. L John Thorpe Chicago

Arrest of Frank Clark alias Sunns Red in Birmingham murder case

Police report Frank Clark alias Sunns alias Red was arrested in the Second district after word arrived he was wanted in Birmingham Alabama for murder and robbery. Separate reports describe thefts at Claude Dry Cleaning on McMillan and Boone, a suitcase stolen on Fifth and Walnut, a trunk theft of $150, a purse snatching of $45, a disorderly conduct fine for Joe Jehaltzky, and a manslaughter case involving Herman Brumsbach released on bond.

Frank Clark Sunns Claude Jolley Knoxville Tenn Wesley Randolf Fifth and Walnut William Thomas East Pearl John E B. Moore Mount Oreb Sixth Elm N. Hollinger Joe Jehaltzky Herman Brumsbach Rittenhouse Ringhead Clifford George New York White Columbia Gas and Electric Company Bleekman Oliver Smith Plum Street Jackson Manchester Arthur Hord Richmond Street Calnan Hill Pauline Richter Ethel

Hospital Admissions and Tuberculosis Cases Listed

A fragment records patient entries including addresses on Elm Street and Coe Street with tuberculosis. Names such as Boyce Dwight Galzjard and Ton William N. appear alongside ages and hospital assignments. Other notes mention Brossart Magdalenia, 14 days, and Cincinnati Hospital with pneumonia.

Eis Hospital Jobn Elm Street Boyce Dwight Galzjard Coe Street Ph Ton William N Dirr Streat Thisia Brossart Magdalenia Cincinnati Hospital

Widow of French Artist Found Dead by Gas In Versailles

The widow of French artist Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant died by gas asphyxiation in Versailles. Authorities believe Constant may have died by his own hand in 1902, with the widow’s death today deemed an apparent suicide by gas in the same city.

Versailles Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant

Willis Law Held Sufficient in Ohio

Special Dispatch reports that Kentucky Representative Ben Johnson finds a flaw in proposed tobacco tax relief, noting the bill as passed requires farmers to keep records for every sale. Ohio protests against the net earnings tax on corporations cite the Willis law taxing 0.1 percent of capital stock, warning of double taxation if a federal levy is imposed.

Washington Ben Johnson Kentucky Senate Burton Ohio Columbus Board of Trade

Elks Open Reunion Parade With Flower Festival

The midsummer flower and allegorical festival and parade marked the Elks reunion in Los Angeles. About 10 000 spectators lined a five mile march as Grand Exalted Ruler James A Sammis led 500 couples in the grand march at the ball opening. A barbecue at Lucky Baldwin ranch and a Venice fireworks display close the convention with a grand ball.

Los Angeles Cal James A. Sammis Leo Longworth Lucky” Baldwin Arcadia Venice

Value of American manufactures exported to Germany

The value of manufactures exported to Germany in the decade ending June 30, 1909, totals about 500 million dollars. The estimate covers two groups: manufactures ready for consumption and manufactures for further use in manufacturing, as classified by the Bureau of Statistics.

Washington Germany Bureau of Statistics Bureau

Herrick Estate Probate Splits Between Wives Children

In Cleveland, Col John F Herrick who died last week left a 10 000 estate to his second wife and children from that marriage while disinheriting his two sons Green and Frank from his first wife now using their mother’s name. He notes the sons may receive more from their mother and directs souvenirs for them.

Commercial Tribune Cleveland John F. Herrick Flora Spellman Canton, CO Pauline W Howard W Marguerite Groveland Club Marian H. Temple Washington, D. C Roy Herrick West Thirtysixth Street Herrick Clay Kentucky Green Frank Colonel Herrick

Ohio grocer found dead in canal near Paris

The body of Samuel Brock a grocer of Good Hope Fayette County was found in the canal at Paris today. He was single and about an unspecified age. A note pinned to his coat identified him after discovery by a passerby.

Commercial Tribune Washington C.H Samuel Brock Good Hope Fayette County Canal Et Paris

St Bernard Board Rejects Monce and Names Interim Leaders

At the public school last night the St Bernard board of education, with about 300 villagers present, voted 3 to 2 against reappointing A L Monce as superintendent. The board then chose J F Thaner as new leader, with Hannah Crotty and William Johnson also resigning in protest of Monce’s removal.

A. L. Monce Monce J. F. Thaner Hartwell Hannah Crotty William Johnson

Saloon Fracas Ends With cuts and Arrests in Saloon Fight

Henry Berlekamp suffered facial slashes and a severed neck artery after an argument over ten cents at Martin's saloon at Seventh and Plum. William Haney is charged with cutting to kill. Berlekamp faced disorderly conduct charges. Patrolmen arrested both men as they were jailed for police court today.

Henry Berlekamp Sherman Avenue William Haney West Seventh Street Martin Seventh Plum Streets Berlekamp City Hospital First District Haney Myler Robbins Nightengale

Waiting Station Planned at Harrison Avenue Viaduct

A new waiting station will be built on the south side of the Harrison Avenue viaduct at Brighton by a private company with board approval. Two railing sections must be removed to construct the small building, seen as a boon to the thousands who use the carpeted area daily.

Harrison Avenue Brighton Board of Public Service

Concert at Wyoming Opens Band Stand Series

The village of Wyoming begins a biweekly summer band concert in the new band stand led by Dr. A A Kumler. The fifty musicians are recruited from Masonic lodges. Refreshments will be provided by Readers' club members with help from about twenty village young women.

Wyoming A. A. Kumler Gertrude Peck Edward Ritchie KE. H. McClelland

Coroner probes death of woman at Pendleton hospital

Deputy Coroner Range examined the body of Mary Lehan Cantor 83 Pendleton Ohio after Dr. Thomas reported metallic poisoning. The stomach was tested and the cause of death will be announced today. Cantor reportedly abused alcohol and had been expelled from relatives’ home, taken to the hospital at 3 AM and died in the afternoon.

Range Mary Lehan Cantor Pendleton City Hospital R. W. Thomas

Dog Protects Dead Master on Betts Street

Henry Alexander on Betts Street saw a heap at Betts and John streets and found a man dead a short distance from his work. The victim, Lewis Drethouse of Wade Street, was taken to the Morgue and later home. Heart failure is suspected, coroner to investigate today.

Henry Alexander Betts Street Groeing Betts John Lewis Drethouse Wade Street

Prisoner Dies in Jail During Tuberculosis Illness

Coroner Coe ruled the death of John Miller a 28 year old homeless man who died suddenly in jail from acute tuberculosis. Miller was jailed July 13 for drunkenness and his next of kin was listed as John Miller of 1080 Limestone Pase Lexington Ky.

Coe John Miller Miller Lexington

Injured Man Quits Hospital After Knife Attack

A man named Michael Parte, 66, refused further treatment at the hospital after a knife attack in a nocturnal brawl. Emergency staff describe his anxiety to leave as surgeons assess his injuries and determine necessary care.

Henry Berlekamp Michael Parte Michael

The Merry Widow Remarried at Chester Park

Remarried Preparations progress for the new Viennese operetta The Merry Widow Remarried at Chester Park with Carl Von Wegern directing musical numbers Miss Norwood to star in acting roles and the company rehearsing under stage managers The premiere is set for Monday night July 19 drawing Hutchinson players and audiences to the pavilion with elaborate scenery costumes and electrical illuminations The park attractions including the aerial auto and other features promise record attendance on Sunday

Chester Carl von Wegern Miss Norwood Merry Widow

Rafayette’s Dogs at Chester Vaudeville Act Seen This Night

Patrons in Chester view the Rafayette dog act in the Chester pavilion as Daisy the bulldog carries Rafayette on her shoulders while he balances on his head. The show features Sommers and Otte, the Merritt Sisters, and the Lessik Anita act with a canary, praised as among the best vaudeville bills shown around Cincinnati this summer.

Rafayette Chester Chester Pavilion Daisy Sommers Otte Merritt Sisters Lessik-Anita Lessik Cincinnati

Circus Days at Coney Island Opens Tomorrow

The Coney Island circus season begins tomorrow with an afternoon show under trees near the club house. Propr supporters Kohl and Burns present free entertainment featuring a trained riding monkey and other novelties designed for children and visiting steamer crowds.

Coney Coney Island Messrs Kohl and Burns Monkey Simian

Freckle Competition at Coney Island Park on Children’s Day

The Coney Island company plans a freckle contest for the best freckled boy and girl on children’s day at the river park. Winners receive a premium, with a freckle picnic as a feature of the juvenile carnival celebrating outdoor health and sunshine.

Coney Island Company River Park

Band Leader Don Philippini to Play at the Zoo

The Don Philippini band is hailed as one of the largest and finest in the country with soloists highly regarded in America. Booking to the garden during the summer season was difficult, and the Zoo staff welcomes the event. The Sunday programme blends popular and classical selections.

Don Philippini America

Queen City Beach Sees Crowds for Morning and Night Swims

Early morning visits to the Queen City beach attract couples and families as Ohio waters at Bellevue points draw many bathers. Night bathing proves popular with river lights drawing large crowds, and Manager Kroger anticipates thousands on Sunday.

Queen City Beach Ohio Bellevue Gands Queen City Kroger

Entertaining animals slated at Zoo Sunday Prof Wormwood show

Don Philippini and his real human band perform for visitors as Wormwood's near human canines and nearer-human monkeys prepare free pavilion shows. The famed trainer brings the best animals to the garden, promising an attractive opening day at this popular resort.

Don Philippini Zoo Wormwood Garden Prof

Picnic Ticket Bonanza At Coney Island Draws Thousands

Over 6,000 tickets were issued for today’s Coney Island picnic events drawing large crowds. Organizers reported strong turnout and festive activities across the seaside site.

Coney Island

Musical comedy star and brother drown near Peoria

Jeanette Dolan a national musical comedy star with Richard Carle’s company and her brother James Dolan of Chillicothe were drowned when their boat broke apart while fishing off the island opposite Columbia Park. A fisherman named Dick Arnold survived.

Peoria Jall Jeanette Dolan Richard Carle James Dolan Chillicothe Columbia Park Dick Arnold

Catholic groups urge purge of objectionable vaudeville acts

At a meeting of the Federated Catholic societies of Cincinnati resolutions condemned objectionable vaudeville features. A petition asks theater managers in major cities to remove immoral turns next season. Joseph W. Conroy said the move is an appeal, not a lawsuit.

Federated Catholic Societies of Cincinnati United States Joseph W. Conroy Federation

Missing Lad From 1988 West Eighth Street

Herbert Snowdon age 10 employed by United States Electric Tool company failed to return after going to the bank yesterday. Police could not locate him last night. Officers said he was last seen near 1988 West Eighth Street.

Herbert Snowdon United States Electric Tool Company West Eighth Street

German Picture Card Trade Threatened by U S Tariff

Fred Hoffman of Hamburg says the new tariff will end Germany’s monopoly on pictorial postal cards in the United States. He notes cheap skilled lithography and patent processes fueled German firms’ profits, but the Dingley law shifts the market to domestic producers and reduces card usage amid European and American economic hardship. Hoffman travels frequently and has long worked in this industry since 1896.

Germany United States Fred Hoffman Hamburg Teutons Cincinnati Hoffman Earth

In Vogue In Cincinnati Features Linen Coat and Fashion Caps

The piece notes edge scalloped linen sleeveless coats with central dots and embroidery wreaths, panel construction, and rounded bottoms. It highlights sun-shielding caps, affordable ready made white lingerie dresses, machine made decorative lace, patent leather belts, and flattering creams and soft tints for varying complexions.

Arthler

Men’s fashion tips feature multi weave self colors

The article highlights new men’s styles with multi weave effects, vertical striped patterns, and stitched drops. It mentions bamboo green accents, applier inlays, zebra patterns, and bright browns. Panama straw and fancy bands appear popular. Short suits and two piece outfits are favored for summer.

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