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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
2
George H. Stapely and his company face federal charges of obtaining money by false pretenses through mail use. Bodemer, the receiver, returns from Chicago and agrees to turn over firm records to federal officers after completing ongoing restructuring.
Local music circles mourn the sudden death at Bethesda Hospital of Prof. Douglas Boxall faculty member at the Conservatory of Music and renowned piano teacher. He died following an appendectomy complication at age 37 after a four year stay in the country. He married Mazie Homan last year and they have a three month old child. Mrs Boxall was with him at his deathbed. The body moves to the Haydock Building in Walnut Hills. funeral plans are pending.
In Boston July 23 three desperadoes robbed a saloon and shot bystanders. One bandit died in Calvary Cemetery, another was captured at South Station, a third vanished in Forest Hill Cemetery. Police later seized Giuseppe Viego and Edward McDougall for murder and assault with intent to kill.
In Poughkeepsie New York Harry K Thaw the man who killed Stanford White has had his jail privileges tightened He is confined to a steel corridor isolated from other prisoners Only meals are sent from a nearby hotel He no longer uses the jail organ and the telephone is restricted prompting concern from his attorney that the change may trigger delusions of persecution.
An explosion at the common powder mill at Kings Mills Ohio killed Stanislav Kinbinsky and injured James Crawford while two men were in the building at noon. The victim was blown to pieces as the blast occurred near the lunch hour, preventing more casualties.
Mrs Maud Deusette aged 26 drowned her twin daughters Edna and Lena eleven days old in a tub of water and then killed herself by asphyxiation. She apparently aimed to harm her two older children as well, but they escaped the gas. Authorities believe she suddenly became insane.
Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Stetson widow of John B Stetson was married to Count Santa Eulalia of Portugal in a quiet ceremony at her estate. The couple left for New York then plan to sail for Europe Saturday to begin their honeymoon.
A Cincinnati express near Toledo struck a handcar loaded with tools placed across the track. The front end was demolished and passengers panicked as ties were torn for 30 feet. Detectives work the case and sensational arrests are expected.
William J. Bryan retires as editor of The Commoner at Fairview Lincoln Nebraska on July 23. Delegates to the Denver convention, politicians, and local and national supporters visit to honor him as he steps down. His brother Charles W. Bryan will assume control until November with Richard T. Metcalf as associate editor.
John Kramer, 14, son of farmer John Kramer of White Oak, Hamilton County, drowned in a cistern at his brother Harry Kramer's home near New London. He slipped through a hole while drawing water and, despite a sister-in-law's rope and a physician's efforts, could not be revived.
One story frame residence on Patterson avenue south side Tyler Mary Baume owner. Two and a half story residence on Riddle road near Clifton Dora Morgan owner cost 3000. Two and a half story frame on Linwood avenue near Hast ern avenue L J Schultz owner cost 2400. Two story frame at 3942 Edgewood avenue Allendorf Realty Company owner cost. Two and a half story residence corner Stettinius and Observatory road C H Miller owner cost. Two and a half story brick on Hand avenue near Belle avenue Robert Morris owner cost. Wood coaling trestle corner Duck Creek reed and N W Railway C Schier. Four story brick and stone schoolhouse Queen City avenue St Bonaventure church owner cost 60000 8500 4509 000
Mrs Laforte Webb of Ardmore and Boston, the lone Indian delegate to the General Federation of Women's Clubs, dislikes skyscrapers and crowded rooms. She praises open air life in Oklahoma and says she would never live in New York, preferring Ardmore to the metropolis as a place of residence.
Eight cadets at the United States Military Academy West Point were suspended and sent home as hazing allegations surface. Named are William T. Russell Harry G. Waver Byron Q. Jones George W. Chase William M. Pryde Isaac Spaulding William Nolle and James A. Gillespie. The Secretary of War will review their cases and precedent suggests possible dismissal. The academy declined to detail the incident, which reportedly occurred over three months with concealed evidence and quiet participation by plebes.
In Louisville, Arthur W. Kraft, 22, an optician, was shot dead and his wife Pearl Laval Kraft, 20, was fatally wounded by Philip Hans Jr., 22. Insane jealousy prompted the attack on Jacob Street near Breckinridge as the couple walked to the mother in law's home. Their 2 1/2 year old daughter was unharmed. Hans fled and police search continues.
Baroness De Bazus formerly Mrs. Frank Leslie reports a two month journey to London and Paris with only a maid as escort. She complains of constant public scrutiny and pins from observers but looks forward to shaping her own ideas again. She notes Americans in London and Paris for the Anglo Franco Exposition and comments on French fashion and the clingy dresses worn by women.
Lieutenant Watson and Patrolman West heard a dusky quartet playing rag in Joseph Levitch's saloon at 614 Plum Street. A crowd gathered inside for music when officers arrested Levitch for giving a concert without a license.
The body of John Grant who drowned at Coal Haven on Wednesday was found by John Beagle, clerk of the steamer Courier, at the foot of York Street Newport last night. The remains were taken to Betz undertaking establishment.
Thieves entered the residence of J. W. Hendrick at 4167 Forest Avenue Norwood during the family’s absence. They rifled several rooms and made off with jewelry and $25. Police were notified.
Republicans of the third subdivision of the Sixth Judicial District met at Orrville and nominated William F. Kean of Wooster as their candidate for Common Pleas Judge. The district includes Coshocton Holmes and Wayne Counties.
Nicholas P. Smith a real estate man who went to French Lick Springs for health returned to the city improved He will leave in about two weeks for Cleveland then New York and sail for England with Mrs Smith They will tour England Scotland and Ireland in coaching parties planning a European tour
Brooklyn policeman David Shellard is jailed on murder charges after the body of Barbara Reig was found in Irving Square Park Williamsburg. He initially denied killing her but later confessed he was with her when she died and that he had written to her.
A long obituary column reports deaths of Elizabeth Spingler Van Buren in New York City. Frederick Eichberg in Columbus. John H. Pierce in Chicago. J Homer Egleston in Cincinnati. Charles Lippincott in Philadelphia. Major James F. Meline in Washington. Salem Pocock in Butler County Ohio. Mrs. Fannie Landers Skinner in Winchester Kentucky. Charles A. Malone in Chillicothe Ohio. John G Shortal founder of the American Humane Association in Winnetka Illinois. The notices note ages, careers, residences, and burial plans or locations.
The Panama Canal will divert vast trade routes, opening Mississippi Valley to global markets and lowering Chicago to Pacific freight, boosting South American trade and reshaping world commerce. It promises strategic and economic gains for the United States, with tolls and dividends debated.
Eberhard claims he and an accomplice fled via train to Canada and Chicago before being drawn back by a force to the Susquehanna tracks scene. He confessed killing his aunt to protect a cousin and revealed $2,400 buried for the robbery. Ottilie Eberhard, startled by the tale, may marry a steward named Held after current troubles.
Troy New York July 3 The death by suicide theory in Hazel Drew’s Teal Pond case has been dispelled by District Attorney O Brien after a conference with autopsy physicians. They say the girl died from a blow to the head and was already dead when thrown into the water. The coroner’s inquest will be held next Monday.
Robert C. Lingafelter, paroled from Mansfield Reformatory for forgery, traveled to Columbus to visit his seriously ill father J. F. Lingafelter at Ohio Penitentiary. Officials say the visit, granted as a special privilege, was unprecedented between state prisons. A pardon effort for the elder Lingafelter proceeds, stalled by prosecutor objections to indictments.
Matthew Ganter of 21 Fayette Street Brooklyn New York recounts a severe rash from poison ivy that worsened before he tried Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills. Within five weeks his condition fully cleared and he praises the remedies as best for skin diseases.
Readable OCR notes women prefer Cutiura Soap and Ointment for toilet baths and nursery use. The product promotes skin care, treating eczema rashes itchings and chafings while aiding general cleaning. The ad cites Be Belle work Corp and a Bookshead Tick Cottage reference.
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