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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
5
Police report Jefferson Hunter, 24, Colored, drowned yesterday morning in the Ohio River at the foot of Carr street. The death was reported to authorities as a river drowning with no immediate details of circumstances.
Mt. Healthy resident James Roll reported a robbery after losing $18 from his pocketbook. Roll notified police yesterday and is seeking the missing money.
Patrolman Wolf fired five shots at three men early yesterday morning in Fountain Square. Witnesses saw the trio moving through the sleeping areas as police engaged in the pursuit. Further details pending official statement.
The case of Dusan L. Peterson, the roadway baker, who shot John Jack on Fifth Street and Broadway early Wednesday morning, was continued yesterday in Police Court to await the outcome of John Jackson’s wound.
Arrangements are complete for the annual Forestals rally at Chester Park tomorrow. A linked programme is prepared and organizers anticipate a large turnout from the public.
Secretary C. W. Hunsche of the Ninth Ward Improvement Association informed the Board of Public Service that a complaint was filed about a one hundred foot pavement opening in Elijah alley. The gas company reportedly opened it on June 6 and did not properly replace the pavement.
Forecaster S S Bassler of the Weather Office departs for a two weeks vacation in Atlantic City with plans to visit New York Philadelphia and Washington. During his absence Observer John Craig will head the local Weather Office.
A counterfeit silver dollar circulated in a Fifth street retail store yesterday. Secret Service Officer Bolan detained the passer, the coin was seized, and District Attorney McPherson discharged the man after he gave a straightforward account the DA believed to be honest.
Herman H. Leimann aged 38 of 1024 Paradrome Street Mt. Adams died after living 2.5 years with arms and legs amputated and numerous broken bones. He was crushed between Pennsylvania freight cars on the day Mayor Dempsey was ejected and spent the last year in an invalid chair. He died yesterday.
Residents of Mt. Auburn Street and nearby side streets signed a protest against placing the Salvation Army Rescue Mission on the principal residential thoroughfare. The petition was filed yesterday with Major Andrews of the Salvation Army, with backers claiming near unanimous local opposition to the location in their area.
Horner notified to appear before Squire Bol singer of Norwood to answer cruelty to animals. A Delta Avenue fire victim was burned earlier and Horner rode to a patrol box to summon a wagon. Police defend Horner's conduct.
Acting on the recommendation of Amor Smith Jr Surveyor of Customs the Gauger and Storekeeper posts in the Cincinnati Custom case were merged Patrick F Hussey is promoted to the new post with a salary of 1400 per year David K McDonald formerly Storekeeper is appointed Bond Clerk at 1200 succeeding the late Captain Spilman
A. D. Hart, City Passenger Agent of the Union Pacific and allied lines, received a letter from General Agent E. B. Ellis in Portland reporting material progress in building the Alaskan Yukon Pacific Exposition to open in Seattle next year. Promises include many lighting novelties and beautifying effects with side shows planned along a highway known as the Pay.
Work on the government building is set to begin in a month, with officials planning phased renovations to modernize facilities and improve accessibility. Contractors will mobilize crews and equipment across the site as upgrades commence.
About forty men women and children attended the Day Camp Association outing for consumptives near Hartwell. Miss Herbert a nurse led the party assisted by Miss Anna Bailey Wright a Cincinnati society figure deeply interested in the project. Dr. Oscar Stark also attended and helped entertain the guests.
Superintendent Rodgers reports orderly crowds at Eden Park on Notification Night. The Board of Public Service approves a resolution thanking the public, noting minimal damage beyond six broken greenhouse panes and little vegetation disturbance.
A man tried to tear a diamond sunburst from a woman’s neck in front of a saloon on the Midway in Winton Place. The chauffeur fired, the robber fled, and mounted patrolman Rieck chased toward Clifton Hills. Names of the accompanying party were not given.
The American National Retail Jewelers’ Assoc plans its annual convention on August 4–7 occupying the ninth floor of the Sinton Hotel Cincinnati with displays of diamonds imported china clocks and cut glass. Congressman E B Vreeland of New York will speak on legislation affecting retailers. The Ohio and Kentucky Retail Jewelers meet August 3 in the same hotel.
Cluett Peabody & Co a Troy shirts maker and distributor leases the second floor of 804 806 808 Sycamore St for ten years starting Sept 1 1908 paying 19000 with 7500 square feet for offices and stockrooms as Cincinnati becomes a new distributing point. Also Mrs Jessie Fischer to Henry Altwater at 3233 Glendora Ave Corryville. Automatic News Co leases Burckhardt Power Building floor near Main for years about 2000 yearly. Hill Top Laundry Co rents Florence and Gilbert Aves property for four years at 5684 annual. L H Boice to build three houses on Ivy Ave Hyde Park cost 10000. Garber Woodward lease Andrews Building suites for firm arrival in ten days.
The Weather Bureau report compiles thirty seven years of August data from Cincinnati Ohio. It notes mean temperature 75 degrees with historical highs of 101 and lows of 61. Precipitation averages 8.38 inches with 11.72 inches in 1879 as the record monthly total and 2.68 inches in a 24 hour span on August 24 25 1879. Winds mostly northeast with an average 5 mph and a top gust of 50 mph on August 1 1806.
A scanned notice lists numerous burial permits including Frank Den 43 from Branch Hospital with tuberculosis Louisa Fisher 46 of 53 Main Street gastro enteritis Jacob Dilg 6 of 750 Clark Street inquest Catherine Higgins 62 826 Rockdale Avenue diabetes William Bigler 44 618 West Seventh Street Newport Ky inquest Bdna Franklin 14 8757 Spaeth Street tuberculosis Nathan Will 2 City Hospital 312 Wade Street lead poisoning Caspar Cragar 72 2920 Vine Street senility Mary Homann 47 2411 Columbia Avenue ee Elizabeth Johnson 51 604 Straight Street cancer Emma Davis 8 510 Lock Street meningitis Rosella Shook 3 months 1743 Central Avenue enteritis Christina Weaver 38 Longview Hospital care Julian Strohh 9 days 2915 Highland Avenue inanition Henrietta Rich 65 Christ Hospital Ce h . Elizabeth Rich 8 1020 Kossuth Me Ben Patterson’s Dairy on s jnate LGNDEPENGIS R Alma 9 City Hospital 1585 Pt Street heart disease Amarsa Mary 58 2364 Price Hill ne- Emma Althor 28 718 Greenwood Avenue H Wick Josephine 48 1130 West th Street mor Alter Rence 6 211 East Third Street fever Lorella Qsel months 1919 Marri ne Amelia Popop 28 days 2276 Bogen Street James 72 City Infirmary heart
A fire at the Joseph Joseph Bros warehouse at 1242 Harrison Avenue broke out late yesterday afternoon, suspected to be from spontaneous combustion. Firefighters quelled the flames quickly. damage to the building and stock of rags paper and iron with water exposure amounts to several hundred dollars.
The Tourist Department of the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line offers first class all expense escorted tours to Yellowstone Park via Utah and Colorado, and to Yosemite with Utah and Colorado. Send for itineraries and full information about July and August departures from Chicago. A Hutchison, Manager, Tourist Department, 212 Clark Street, Chicago.
Property sales and mortgage filings show numerous transfers in Hartwell and surrounding townships. Names include Margaret A. Rowe Flora S. Evans Mary Connor and many others with lots described by street and subdivision. mortgages, cancellations, and land trades feature repeatedly alongside judiciously noted tracts in Whitewater Columbia and Mount Lookout areas.
Terre Haute distillers and dealers protest United States Revenue Department actions It follows court injunctions in Cincinnati and Peoria that bar enforcing Circular No 723 to mark spirits as alcohol. Washington instructs limited restraint in affected districts while other districts enforce the new rules.
Acting Internal Revenue Commissioner Robert Williams informed Collector Bettmann that the injunction applies only to Clifton Springs and Union Distilling. He said the branding rules will be enforced in the other six district plants producing spirits, with firms likely to seek similar injunctions in U S District Court.
A blast at 800 Bank Street injures Mrs. Mary Etter and her two year old son Harry. The child was near the stove when flames enveloped his clothing and his mother rushed to the yard. Both were taken to City Hospital in serious condition. A separate fire on City Hall Bank street briefly triggered a call after insulation burned on electric wires.
A warrant was sworn at police headquarters charging Lovey G. Osborn with forgery after a June 3 check for 150 dollars cashed at Cincinnati College of Music. Miss Groff, secretary, said the woman used the name Lucy Goode of Gainesville Florida and implied a husband, Mr. Osborn. The check was later rejected. Mr. Goode denied knowledge of the matter. Funeral notices and obituaries follow for several local residents with services scheduled in Hamilton and Cincinnati locations.
Charles Smith a colored porter from 2 Smith Court was attacked at a Woodsdale Island picnic by a colored man. He chased the assailant two miles then collapsed in a field. He was hospitalized after a long unconscious period and remains in serious condition.
Listings include Hester v Froome et al to quiet title in No 140508. Polk v Polk for $7000 damages. Janson Bros Co v Fisher on appeal. Myers v Byes for divorce. Meyer Jewelry appeal from Squire. Winne Co v Seinsheimer on appeal. Rockards v Queen City Implement for $2558.63. Banholzer divorce. Turner Banverein No 3 to confirm trustees. Ellen McNamara administratrix v Metropolitan Funeral and Burial Association on appeal. writs of habeas corpus for Clyde P Johnson and Emil W Zulzer. Superior Court No 54078 Ballantyne v Crippen Beinkamp Piano for $176.90. Cincinnati Traction Co v Kroger Co injunction.
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