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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
5
George Wright was brought from Ironton by Detective Cal Crim to face three forgery counts and was bound over to the grand jury yesterday.
W. H. Stoutt, charged by Noah Morbore with embezzling insurance money collected, was bound over to the grand jury yesterday by Justice Bloom and taken to jail.
Police have exhausted leads trying to learn Yap Skelly’s motive after the Wednesday night shooting but have yet to obtain any satisfactory statement or confession.
Richard Gardner of Rushville Indiana and Agnes Whitton of this city were wed yesterday by Justice Bloom. The bride was under age but parental consent was given.
Mayor Dempsey praised Michael Davitt as an orator and tribune of the people and said the people will mourn his death. The tribute appeared in a city statement yesterday.
The Choral Glee Club of St Francis de Sales Church plans its first outing on Pentecost Monday at Hartmans Grove. A large crowd from across the city is expected to attend.
Railway workers on a switch engine towed several cars from a fire threat at Bar Street dump reported yesterday noon. The origin of the blaze remains unknown. The cars were moved to safety.
Soloma Linkert age 73 of 223 East Twelfth street stood on a table to hang a picture. The table slipped and she fell striking the floor. She dislocated her left shoulder and was treated at City Hospital.
The society of ex interns of the Good Samaritan Hospital elected officers including Dr W R Brown as President G O Sikes as First Vice President W L Furste as Second Vice President Robert Carothers as Third Vice President and C F Fide as Secretary and Treasurer.
Mary Meyers and her brother Harry were awarded $60 in damages from their stepmother Anna Emma Ricking in Justice Bloom's court. The judge ruled the furniture belonged to the children after Mrs Ricking, who has remarried, took control of the family items.
The Ohio Mechanics Institute hosts commencement Thursday evening at 8 o clock in its hall. The annual students exhibition opens Monday evening and runs through Saturday. Public invitation extended to all interested attendees.
An ice wagon of the Edwin Mulvihill Ice Company was struck by a Madison road car on Erie Avenue Hyde Park yesterday morning. Driver William Root of Hackberry Street Walnut Hills was thrown to the ground and sustained a broken arm. The wagon was badly damaged.
Walter Robbins and A. E. Jones are held by police on charges of being suspicious persons as detectives Calnan and Keating pursue a campaign to curb undesirable followers around race events in Cincinnati.
An display in the window of Joseph R. Peebles' Grocery Company on Fifth Street features what is claimed as the finest mounted steer head and horns in the world. The steer came from South America via Armour & Co, which had the head mounted. The horns span 11 feet 8 inches tip to tip and the base circumference measures 1 foot 9 inches.
James Taylor colored was arraigned before Judge Lueders in the Police Court yesterday morning on charges of breaking into three jewelry stores and stealing from their show windows.
A South Bethlehem father describes severe infant eczema that covered the child from head to toe. After failing with three doctors a friend recommended Cuticura products and within ten weeks the child recovered fully, leaving skin smooth. F Hohrath, president of the O L Hohrath Company, silk ribbons, 4 to 20 Rink Alley, 56,1906.
Police believe Taylor used dye to alter his appearance. He was bound over to the grand jury for further proceedings.
The ordination of Rev. John Kitteridge Coolidge will be held at St. Pauls Cathedral on Sunday morning June 10 with Bishop Vincent and Rev. R. L. Harris officiating.
The National Distillers Association annual convention opens in Louisville next Monday at noon. Cincinnati will be well represented by trade members attending the event.
Cincinnati teachers received invitations to the fifty eighth annual session of the Ohio State Teachers Association to be held at the Hotel Victory on Put-in-Bay Island from June 26 to 28.
The German Assistant Principals Association yesterday elected officers for the ensuing year. President is Max Weis, Vice President William Jueling, Secretary W. W. Wehe, and Treasurer Christian Schiele.
Colonel Ruffner and Major Warren returned from the Board of United States Engineers meeting at Wheeling. They inspected several dams and indicate changes are likely at the Fernbank dam based on the review.
The body of Mrs. Herman Duhme who died in Minneapolis last Tuesday will arrive in Cincinnati either tomorrow evening or Sunday morning. The funeral service will be held Monday at the chapel in Spring Grove Cemetery.
The Building Committee of the Board of Education issued a pamphlet outlining the rules of competition for the new Hughes High School at McMillan Street and Clifton Avenue. Architects must submit designs by the deadline of September 1.
R. W. Hans Seitz and Dr. Eisenheimer presented a farewell recital to a select musical audience at the Odeon. In Stell auf den Tisch both composer and performer were recalled multiple times and responded with encores.
The body of August Braun who died by leaping from the Eiffel Tower in Paris on May 4 was buried yesterday from St. Anthony's Church. Braun was a member of several societies and many friends attended the funeral.
Teachers at Oyler Public School held a parents reception yesterday afternoon. After inspecting the pupils work the speakers delivering addresses were George W. Oyler, Rev R W Harris, Prof A M Crane, Superintendent F B Dyer and Dr J M Withrow.
The body of Edward Kremer who died of heart failure May 2 while working on the isthmian canal was buried yesterday. He was cared for by his father after shipment home. Funeral services were held at St. Henry's Church with high mass at an unspecified hour.
The Cumminsville Catholic Orphan Asylum board and executive committee will meet in the Y M S assembly hall at 217 West Ninth Street next Tuesday to outline plans for a festival to be held on the grounds on July 4.
Deputy County Auditor Frank Krug was honored by the office with a floral display bearing the County Auditor seal and the number 40 to celebrate his upcoming birthday. His father Simon Krug shares the birthday and will turn 64 today.
The Board of Public Service met in committee after postponing staff reorganization at Cincinnati Hospital. Directors Markley and Bender left the city. Mayor Dempsey pressed for broader readjustment with a possible salary rise for Superintendent Fehrenbatch from 2000 to 5000 per year.
County Prosecutor H M Rulison issued five more subpoenas for grand jury witnesses in the Drake Committee inquiry into city flowers and related irregularities. Witnesses include Daly Turner Critchell Iredell and McCullough, with others testifying on June and July coal contracts. Prosecutor seeks compensation for courtroom work and bills are presented by accountant Watters and transcript provider Roettinger. Irene Deppen sues Henry Burkhold for 1672 dollars for nursing services to his mother in her final months.
Judge John A. Caldwell invoked the new Juvenile Court authority to punish a parent. Mrs. Mary Linskey of 2089 Columbia Avenue was fined 50 dollars for child delinquency but the fine was suspended on the condition that she stay at the convent of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd until further orders.
The Mueller Baking Company at 1811 Elm Street filed a deed of assignment in insolvency court to Charles F. Dolle. Assets are estimated at 17 500 dollars with liabilities about equal.
W A Zingerle files an answer in the receivership case of John J Heiser stating he did not misrepresent the sale of a half interest. He says he did not claim Henry Lawrence, the former partner, was not involved. Operated at 119 Opera Place.
Sheriff Salmon Jones named Al Weicht Criminal Deputy replacing Peter Scherer who moved to Weicht’s jail guard post. Weicht had served eleven years as a County Jail guard.
Deputy County Clerk John Byrne, long time keeper of the criminal court records, is seriously ill at his residence 333 Oregon street with typhoid fever.
Republican leaders in the House expect the conference report on the statehood bill to be completed by tomorrow or Saturday. The plan adopts the Foraker amendment allowing Arizona and New Mexico to vote on joint statehood at a regular election for a congressional delegate. The amendment mirrors its Senate introduction by Senator Foraker.
Summary of Frederick B Doppes inheritance with large debts cited, distribution to widow Clara and children, life income to Julia and siblings, and orders for payments, plus executors named. Also lists multiple probate administration applications for various estates with claimants and amounts.
Cardinal Gibbons opened the Lake Mohonk session with The Triumphs of Peace. The Hague Conference was discussed by Clifton R. Breckenridge and others, with Arthur L. Bates advocating permanent powers for The Hague tribunal backed by treaties and battleships if needed. Business leaders urged peaceful settlement and endorsed Rio Janeiro Conference measures.
In the answer to David C. Hunt's divorce suit filed yesterday by Nannie Hunt she alleges he attacked her violently in August 1904 after she complained of his late nights at euchre and posing as a bachelor seeking leap year proposals. She says his current suit is his third and seeks alimony only noting prior orders and pay.
Attorney Thomas Cogan, representing Manager Hoeltge of the Sedamsville area, pressured Mayor Dempsey to renew a park permit. The mayor refused, saying Hoeltge was defiant about gambling laws and stating the question was whether the law or park management would prevail.
Cincinnati Ad vertisers Club members held an outing at Chester Park last evening with several ladies as guests of honor. Ren Mulford was elected a new member during a brief business session. After dinner the group attended a vaudeville show.
The annual exhibition in the school hall displayed woodwork items from tiny cups to oak tables and canoes by students Edward Ahrens Harry Mulvey John Hallmyer and Harry Hallmyer. The forge shop showed a large electrical sign and various crafted pieces by second year students amid about 25 forges supervised by youthful workers. Drawing displays featured hundreds of free mechanical architectural and geometrical drawings and blueprints by first second and third year pupils as visitors viewed the exhibits.
Fred W. Richt through attorney Mur ray Seasongood notified City Solicitor Lowman that he drops his petition for permanent injunction to stop the city from contracting with Warren Bros. for bitulithic paving on Spring Grove avenue. The city may proceed with contracted streets while another similar suit by Adam Wuest remains in court.
Judge William Littleford grants Amanda Walker a divorce from John J. Walker on neglect. Elinore W. seeks divorce from Lucy Jackson via Karl H. Cadwell alleging neglect. Jennie M. sues for alimony from Ambrose S. Frazer after 36 years, Frazer left $300 in Thomas J. Emery will. Stella accuses Christian Peters of neglect and seeks alimony through Spangenberg & Spangenberg. Frederick W. denies Emma A. F. Salway’s divorce petition and moves to dismiss.
Cincinnati Commandery No 3 Knights Templars holds a special conclave on Friday June 1 at 7 pm with work in the Order of Temple. Grand Commander Frederick L ddes will visit. Other commanderies invited. signed John W Breston Em Commander.
It is said to be doubtful if a full list of creditors for Broker Arthur L. Rich and his company can be obtained. Banks connected with him have become noncommittal after notices to declare claims. P. 85 Briggs filed in U S Court yesterday a list of known creditors, compiled by Receiver Edgar Stark.
Pearl Eppstein, 28, wife of Herman Eppstein, fell from a rear second story window at 1038 Mound Street at noon yesterday. She died later at City Hospital from a fractured skull. No witness saw the accident and neighbors said she held a rag, possibly beginning to clean the window.
Yesterday in Cincinnati the county issued multiple marriage licenses, listing new couples and issuing officials among local records. The notices confirm scheduled unions within the Greater Cincinnati area.
Ice dealers in Cincinnati announce a ten cent advance per 100 pounds for retail customers this morning. The raise follows a mutual agreement among local dealers and will extend to Covington and other over-river cities as part of the seasonal summer adjustment.
Over 200 physicians from Cincinnati and vicinity attended the annual banquet of the Alumni Association of the Medical College of Ohio at the Business Men's Club. Dr Shaler Berry served as toast master. Dr Robert H Heterick delivered the graduating class oration and drew hearty applause. Other speakers included Drs S C Swartzel August Ravagli and Thomas P Carothers.
Stockholders ratified the board's plan to raise Citizens National Bank capital to 2 million dollars. Of 10 000 shares, 9726 voted for the increase while the remaining shares remain with unreachable owners. New stock will be issued this fall with existing holders offered 40 percent of their holdings at 200 dollars per share and public sales not below 275 per share. The move adds over 1 million to surplus funds.
A demurrer to affidavits charging gambling against George Marienthal was sustained by Judge Lueders and the hearing was continued to June 29 after new affidavits. The case follows a gambling raid by Detectives Poppe Crim and Kuhfers on Marienthal’s East Seventh Street home.
MilIcreek Valley notes report Ladies' Auxiliary No 71 of the Sons of Veterans will host an ice cream and coffee social at Wolzs Garden Elmwood Place on June 7. Edwin Pryor of Springdale was fined costs in Mayor Birchs court for driving over a soft cement walk on Third Street Carthage. The Carthage fair grounds track, recently opened to the public, is being prepared. horse owners train daily. Police rejoice as the grounds reopen after a long closure.
Mayor Dempsey ordered special examiners Ankenbauer and Miller to halt further work and meet him with City Auditor Culkins tomorrow morning to discuss the future role of the Auditor's office in investigations.
Striking Bell Telephone linemen drop eight hour demand and offer to work nine hours with pay increase to 2.75 dollars. A union committee notified managers of the change and offers negotiation. Officers claim unity remains and a settlement seems probable.
An excursion to High Bridge next Sunday features lively music and a festive atmosphere with attendees invited to enjoy the performances and social gatherings.
A collection of small town obituaries and burial permits. Entries note deaths at Vincennes Missouri Hartwell Ohio and Morrow Ohio with service details including June dates. Also lists multiple burial permits with ages and causes such as phthisis pulmonalis nephritis and pneumonia.
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