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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
1
Councilman Mullen defends Lytle Park amid accusations by former prosecutor Oppenheimer that locals harass visitors and street crime occurs there. Oppenheimer described robberies near Eden Park and rowdy groups targeting couples and women. Park Superintendent Rodgers disputes claims as politically motivated.
Distillers of Cincinnati hailed a Royal Commission ruling that all potable distilled spirits from grain may be called whisky and that secondary products like fusel oil should not define the spirit. The decision aligns with earlier committees and offers little local impact but cheers British and American distillers alike.
Mayor Markbreit appointed new officers and firefighters for Fire Company No. 46. John McGurrin becomes Captain James A Stout is engineer W B Schenkel is stoker C P Currin W H Wenstrath H Kriegler J W Diercks W H Bishop G C Becker and H P Esterman named firefighters. Alfs named patrolman to fill vacancy from C W Lind’s death.
The weekly Illustrated Magazine will feature page seven pictures of the choir boys of St. s Cathedral in Covington Kentucky. It promises many other photos and a mix of stories jokes and anecdotes with a handsome colored cover.
One circuit court is expected to issue multiple decisions to clear the summer docket. A notable case involves the ouster of the Gay man Investigation Committee of the Legislature by a quo warranto writ. Judge Peter F. Swing was ill this week, delaying the ruling, with Judge Giffin to author the opinion.
Jansen Bros. Grocery, dealers at 1640 Vine and 1637 Hamer, made an assignment in Insolvency Court to Frank H. Kunkel. Assets about 3000 dollars, liabilities 6000 dollars. bond set at 6000 dollars by Judge Warner.
Judge Woodmansee reversed a $500 fine against Henry C. Mitchell acting as an agent of a salary and chattel loan company. The city ordinance could not be applied to employees or agents, only the owner could be fined for not paying the license. The case involved representations by Derbes and Smith for Mitchell.
The probate court records show Chris Broermann with a $10,735 estate including $5,000 in First National Bank Norwood stock and $5,000 in Durango city bonds. Thomas Horner’s estate valued at $943 and John Porten’s at $2,000. Applications filed to administer include Mary Brickwedde for Louis Brickwedde’s $5,000 estate and Charles Peter for Magdalena Peter’s $400 estate, plus Joseph Schumacher for Frank Schumacher’s estate.
Charles H Higgins case for divorce from Louise Higgins was dismissed on plaintiff’s motion. Charles L Franklin seeks divorce from Ada citing neglect threats to harm him and child. John H Brackman granted divorce from Harriet Brackman on neglect and abandonment. Brackman formerly with United States Playing Card Company.
Police believe a feud between Deercreek gangs led to the Wednesday night shooting on Reading road. Otto Landgraf and Tom Conroy were both wounded. inquest into Landgraf's death will be held. Witness Ida Decker and neighbors describe shots and a man fleeing toward Elsinore.
Harlow Farrell trustee for Fritsch Company creditors sues Packet Company for 10000 dollars alleging the steamer Bonanza in charge of an excursion party caused the death of Carle Meyenschein on a levee at Ironton last summer. The boat has been seized by Federal officers and Meyenschein’s widow and children seek relief as dependents.
District Attorney DuBelle moved the Illinois Central case to the United States Court of Appeals in this city after a Kentucky federal trial where seven charges earned a $700 fine and fourteen were ruled for the railroad. The suit, tied to the safety appliances law, involved Interstate Commerce Commission oversight and a civil versus criminal process dispute. Also noted are appeals by the Toledo railroad from a $4,000 verdict and a $10,500 damage suit by Jesse Green against the Cincinnati Lebanon & Northern Railway, plus an injunction bid against Elmont Building Saving Co and Sheriff Ham over a Francis Fritsch leasehold sale.
In Case No 140403 Charles L Franklin sues Ada C Franklin for divorce. No 140404 Carrie Hirsch sues Harry P En sence et al for an accounting. No 140405 Carrie Hirsch sues Enderes Bros for an accounting. No 140406 Frank Fox sues Joseph H Jordan appeal from Squire Muller. No 140407 Buckeye Amusement Company sues Postal Temprate Cable Company appeal from Squire Lamping. No 140408 Joseph Buschle sues James Collins appeal from Squire Smedes.
A stream of building permits is issued for multiple projects. Mrs M Mueller gets a two and a half story dwelling on Rohn Street costing 4000 dollars. C Bennett plans a two and a half story residence on Hyde Park Stettinius Avenue valued at 4000 dollars. T S M Cooper applies for a two and a half story residence on Erie Avenue costing 6500 dollars. Anna Tillie and Lillian Pasechu seek a three story apartment on Middleton Street priced at 20000 dollars. S M Cooper proposes two two story residences on West Lees between Warner and cost 1800 dollars. Cincinnati Traction Company plans a one story coal elevator on Reatern Avenue for 2650 dollars. Cooper seeks a two and a half story residence on North Ingleside costing 3500 dollars. S M Cooper again for a two story residence on Cleveland Avenue near East Pon Hartford Streets valued at unspecified. S M Cooper for a one and a half story stable on Cleveland Avenue North East Peter East and Hartford Streets costing 7000 dollars.
The Commercial Tribune previews a free magazine next Sunday devoted to pictures of the Lima fire engine house and its companies and the St. Mary's Episcopal choir of Hillsboro. Readers are invited to enjoy stories and jokes in the issue.
S M Cooper plans several new residences in Clifton Heights this summer and fall. He bought four lots on Guy Street and two on Victor Street for brick and frame houses costing $15,000 and $6,000 respectively. Additional builds include a $1,800 Erie residence and a $5,500 Cleveland Avenue project. Rentals and leases were also announced for multiple properties.
A compilation of numerous real estate transfers and mortgage filings in Cincinnati. Entries name Lucy K. R. Hosea and others, lot measurements on Middleton avenue and Fairview avenue, various trustees, developers, and estates. Mortgage activity includes filed and canceled notes with amounts, parties, and parcel descriptors across Mt. Washington and surrounding suburbs.
H Kessler a former cashier of the yan Pacific Railroad at Valley City North Dakota was arrested by Pinkerton detectives and city police on a charge of embezzling 8000 dollars. He admitted his identity but denied the theft and agreed to return without papers.
Led by Joseph B Neave chair of the Street Committee a group from the East End urged the Board of Public Service to fix Eastern Avenue They complained one side was resurfaced under a prior administration but the foundation failed and the other side was unusable The board promised action and to hold bondsmen and contractors liable
Howard Douglass a leading Hamilton County attorney who recently moved to Newark New Jersey died yesterday after a prolonged illness. He practiced with his father John G. Douglass and built a substantial fortune. He served on the Workhouse Trustees and Board of Education, was a staunch Republican and a Knight of Pythias leader. His wife daughter and son were at his bedside. Burial back in the city will be arranged with Knights of Pythias Elks and Masons handling services.
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