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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1909
Page
22
Mass June 1. The storm railway here were disrupted today by a strike of men demanding a raise of one and a half with a 10 hour working day. A settlement was reached late tonight with concessions from both sides.
In Wheeling on June 2 a controversial open shop wage order from the American Sheet and Tin Plate company was issued and will take effect June 30 across nearby mills including Martin's plant. It affects nearly 10,000 workers and has prompted union meetings scheduled for Sunday amid expected protests over wage increases of 8 to 26 percent paired with the new open shop policy.
Baltimore news on June 2 reports a likely general strike of machinists in most Baltimore & Ohio shops. The Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern is not expected to be involved. Blacksmiths and boiler makers allied with machinists face a related, uncertain course.
Governor Gillett ordered four militia companies after a McCloud telegram reported 600 lumber workers on strike in Sacramento broke into the light and power plant. Firemen and engineers quit. town left without light or fire protection. strikers appeared beyond leaders' control.
An offer to submit differences between striking street car men and Southern Indiana Traction to the state labor commission was rejected by the company Ike Hornbrook, president of the Central Labor union, spoke for the strikers Henry W Marshall, VP of the company, said there was nothing to arbitrate and that strikers would not be readmitted except individually.
A preacher argues for stricter licensing and self policing by brewers to curb liquor traffic abuses. He criticizes New York rates law and courts, urges brewers to lead reform rather than rely on committees, and notes mixed political reactions as the anti liquor movement evolves.
The passage argues that health and blessed living require understanding right living. It says medicines can aid but should be used only under dire conditions, and recreation, enjoyment, contemplation, and effort should all support living aright.
The article traces annual beer production from 1903 to 1909, noting a steady rise through 1906 and 1907 followed by a sharp drop from July 1908 to January 1909. It cites a total loss of about 2.68 million barrels, nearing a 5 percent shortage over eighteen months, attributed to the panic and restrictions such as Prohibition.
President Taft sent to the Senate Ohio postmaster nominations for Montpelier New Vienna Weston Butler Stryker and others. Senator Dick said he and Burton agreed on the slate and it will be confirmed. Kentucky appointments include Pike County Mrs Sarah N Bevins McCarr John T Troeger Randolph Bettie D Crawford and Thomas C Holt for Brocola Ky times and changes noted.
Thomas Roberts of Cincinnati, sued for alimony in Hamilton county courts, was found in Covington yesterday by County Detective Richard Salter. He was taken to Sperry hospital for treatment. His brother George Roberts sought Kenton county aid earlier but did not locate him until yesterday. He was then taken to police headquarters and later to the hospital.
The forty fourth biennial convention of the General Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the United States opened in St Pauls Lutheran Church Richmond Indiana with about 260 delegates. President Rev H W Owen preached on The Comprehensiveness of the One Doctrine of Christ Crucified. He warned of the current age's emphasis on progress in all areas.
A Louisville area clipping lists female entrants in a local contest with home addresses across Clinton Warren Meigs Logan and surrounding counties. Names include Miss Lena Neteler Miss Charlotte McLean Miss Mary Josephine Wright and others with street addresses in Athens Ironton Dayton Lima Columbus Grove and Bellefontaine.
A garbled list from Kentucky counties Trimble Carroll Gallatin Boone Grant Pendleton includes numerous names and addresses: Miss Mealle Myrtle Miller Big Bone Boone County Miss Bessie Simpson Williams Town Grant County Miss Rose Bokejohn Eighth Street Covington Kenton County and other residents in Latonia Newport and surrounding areas with scattered street addresses and notes of counties excluding Covington. The fragment mentions several streets and individuals with uncertain details and dates.
Court deliberates on whether city officials may issue a substitute bond for a lost or misplaced instrument. Judge Hilfheimer rules misplacement does not justify new bonds. intervening probate and insolvency actions proceed with hearings and adjournments as creditors seek assets and resolutions.
Mingo Johanna Reichel of 13th and Walnut in Cincinnati Ward Five is nominated by William List of 167 Ead McMicken Ave and endorsed by Henry Burkhardt jeweler 1315 Vine and William Preuer jeweler 5 West Seventh. Muriel Kelley of 1214 Pike Latonia Kenton County Ky nominated by B Reiter Latonia and endorsed by E B Morrison V A R Elliston First National Bank J H Kruse Bavarian Brewing Latonia Kentucky.
The document records the total number of ballots received up to 8 A M on Wednesday June 2 1909. It lists the early voting figures and identifies the period used for the count.
A fragmented list of residents and addresses across wards 1 through 24. Names include Mrs Irene Carter Surde Miss Alice Fehl Miss Marie Beckett Miss Mabel Evans Miss Louise C Line Miss Louise Weisbrod Miss Emma Binder Miss Patience Hussey Miss Rosalie Schmitz Miss Katherine Farrell Le Lillie Bishop and others, with ward allocations and scattered numbers. The page itemizes names, street addresses, and ward designations in a registry-like format.
A fragmented list names towns and townships within Hamilton County including Whitewater Green Colerain Harrison Elmwood St Bernard Carthage Arlington Heights Hartwell Lockland Reading Madisonville Terrace Park Kennedy Heights Oakley Brecon Hazelwood Symmes Miamiville Blue Ash Montgomery Camp Dennison Columbia Sycamore excluding Norwood Pleasant Run Park Place and Crosby. Also mentions individuals Emma McKinney Louise Hoffmann and Lena Neteler with addresses.
A fragmented Indiana listing shows residents across multiple counties including Dearborn, Ripley, Jefferson, Bartholomew, Union, Adams, and more. Names such as Minnie C Waring, Lina Vermilya, Frances Morton Brossart, Bula Trembly, Laura Murphy, Opal Highley, Ruth Richey, Marie Northlane, Martha Rotharmel, Lilah Lachot, and Stella Cook appear with assorted streets and towns like Lawrenceburg Madison Columbus Muncie Bluffton Portland and College Corner. Totals listed include 3 752 4 979 5 886 8 021 6 159 and a stray 760.
Katie Kouras, 41, of 837 Weatherly Street, suffered brain concussion and scalp wounds after a misfired flame near a gasoline stove caused a burn. She was rushed to City Hospital for treatment. The incident occurred Tuesday night as a household accident during attempted lighting.
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