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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1909
Page
9
Thousands gathered at Spring Grove cemetery for Memorial Day services in Cincinnati with addresses by local officials and clergy. In Greeneville Tennessee, Andrew Johnson Memorial Day events drew crowds, speeches by Martin W. Littleton, and a public homage at the national Johnson tomb.
A large crowd attended a Memorial Day ceremony at Evergreen Cemetery in Newport. The event featured prayers by the chaplain, a keynote by Prof. Charles Hammond, and a salute by the Fort Thomas army post. Over 5,000 people were present amid debates on local Democratic leadership and the Lassing faction.
Fragmentary dispatch reports Corbin addressing a Batavia memorial event on May 31 with attendees and remarks.
A Memorial Day event in San Francisco featured the army tug Slocum ferrying naval veterans to a point off Golden Gate. Guns roared from its deck as officers scattered flowers into the water, marking a picturesque tribute to the departed sailors.
In Louisville the Borderland memorial observance notes Jacob I. Weir of Jeffersonville Indiana who on Decoration day floats a bouquet of roses on the Ohio River to honor Union soldiers lost on the steamer Sultana during the Civil War.
The graves of about 5 000 Union soldiers at the Winchester National Cemetery were decorated with flowers and flags during Memorial Day exercises conducted by Mulligan Post No 30 G A R.
Memorial Day was widely observed in Washington with government offices and many businesses closed. Arlington National Cemetery hosted ceremonies by the G A R with remarks by Ohio Representative Hollingsworth praising Lincoln and Grant and condemning any erasure of their legacy.
On May 31 clear skies drew crowds along Riverside Drive as Grand Army of the Republic veterans marched to the Soldiers and Sailors monument. Major McClellan reviewed them, General George B. Loud spoke, and U S troops, Navy personnel, National Guard units, Spanish War veterans, and civic groups joined in the tribute. An estimated 15 000 men participated.
A bronze tablet memorializing Colonel Curran Pope of Louisville Kentucky who died of wounds from the Battle of Perryville in 1862 was unveiled at Battles Curran Pope Fort Revere. The tablet was donated by Mrs. Mary Tyler Pope, Curran Pope’s daughter, who died before completion.
Local postal clerks thank Senators and Congressmen for legislative aid and praise the Cincinnati association for hosting events. retiring secretary T DeWitt Fisher receives a testimonial amid speeches by Postmaster General aides. banquet at Grand hotel features music and remarks on improving clerk conditions.
The Americus Light Infantry performed guard duty and fired the salute to the dead. They sounded taps at the close of the ceremony.
Ex Governor James E Campbell addressed 900 people at the O S and 8 O home chapel in Xenia during the annual memorial exercises. Ex Governor William S Taylor of Kentucky spoke at the G A R memorial in Cedarville on the peril of tyranny.
Memorial day was observed at the state house with few offices open for brief hours. Governor Harmon stayed away for rest and recreation and played a round of golf at the Arlington Country club grounds. Colonel Curry plus Secretary Thompson and State Printer Sullivan spoke at various towns.
Chicago on Memorial Day saw a quieter scene with few athletic events and no major sports. Cemeteries drew crowds despite threatening weather. An imposing parade led by Civil War veterans ended with a flower strewing ceremony on Lake Michigan to honor those who died at sea.
Decoration day events in Bond Hill featured a parade from the public school to the Bond Hill Fire Company 40 premises. Esther Smith presented two large flags on behalf of the Friends Association, with A. J. Kiphart Meade accepting for the fire company. The program included school singing and a 268‑voice chorus from St. Aloysius Orphanage.
Robert Franken, clerk at the city hospital and brother of the Matters and Iy, Contra avenue, will depart for duties or residence following recent changes. Partial text indicates a clerical appointment or title shift involving local hospital staff.
Big preparations at St Pauls Episcopal church Newport for the diocesan council four day session starting Monday June 7. Rt Rev Bishop L W Burton of Lexington Ky will preside with many prominent clergy from across the state attending. The gathering will cover business of eastern Kentucky Episcopal churches and women of the congregation organized an entertainment for delegates.
The annual feast at St Josephs Orphans Home near Coldsprings back of Newport drew over 2000 patrons. Morning services opened the day followed by a program with children participation and outdoor amusements. A large noon dinner served on the grounds marked a peak event for the children.
Ludlow High School alumni meet at the Ludlow schoolhouse tonight to decide on a class of 1909 entertainment. Officers elected last meeting include Joel Ward president Delbert Bruce vice president Alice Wahl secretary and Walter Closson treasurer.
Newport police chase ends with Tom Wilson facing trial in Fort Thomas Magistrate court for pocket picking theft from William Wilson of Dayton. Mrs. Arthur Underwood dies of heart failure 27 survived by husband. funeral tomorrow at residence and burial Evergreen cemetery. Charles Howard estate settled after litigation. valued around 50 000 includes Pasadena block and personal property. George Lanfersick loses control of runaway horse on Central bridge near York street. Private Policeman George Kirby halts the animal. Christian Woman's Board of Missions district meeting set for Bellevue Christian church with speakers Mrs. Robert Hopkins and Mrs. Sarah Yancey. Funeral held yesterday for Mrs. Anna Gausing mother of Newport Councilman Ben Gausing.
Detective William Booth Patrolmen Kinney and Dickerson arrest John Blair on Second and Scott streets in a major Covington robbery case. Blair is identified by a victim as one of the attackers terrorizing travelers on Lexington Amsterdam pikes. Blair’s arrest follows clues linked to a recent Kingston area heists and saloon sightings. Bradford and Huber race for the board of education with Huber narrowly ahead by five votes in unofficial returns. Official canvass to finish by Thursday.
Civil War veterans of Garfield post 6 A. R. marched from Fifth street and Madison avenue led by Sons of Veterans Spanish war veterans Junior order Daughters of America and Patriotic Sons of America to Linden Grove cemetery for memorial exercises. Acting Commander Andrew DeFord gave the opening address. Postmaster C A Reynolds read Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and Attorney B F Gragiani delivered the memorial oration.
A terse notice calls for an official tally to resolve a tie involving Irene Ein in the roves context. The item emphasizes a required two-person count and formal procedure.
William H. Buckner, 62, a relative of General Simon Bolivar Buckner, died at his home in Erlanger. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at his late residence with pallbearers named. Interment is Linden Grove cemetery in Covington. Preparations for the ninth annual session of the Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky in Covington Library auditorium are complete, with sessions starting tomorrow morning and led by President R. L. Johnson. Police chief in Covington seeks help identifying four boys for return to Johnstown, Pa. Read, Harm Miller, and others named awaiting return.
The court in Hamilton County has appointed the tindersignen as administratrix of the estate of William W. Andrews, deceased, confirming her authority to manage debts and assets per probate proceedings.
An announcement notes a gathering this evening at the residence of Rev Milo Atkinson pastor of First Christian church. A busy St Johns Orphan asylum feast drew a large crowd yesterday at the Lexington pike location with transport from the car line. News of John Wilsons death in White's tower came from Covington. Funeral Wednesday will proceed to Independence. Minor accidents to two boys reported in Covington. George Brake injured by a bat. William Overmann may lose sight from a ball impact. Disappearance of Andrew Pyatt reported to Covington police. Marriage licenses issued in Covington to Thelen Ehmet Latonia and Hellmann Reusch Covington.
Covington officials prepare to annex Latonia after Latonia electors approved the move last fall. The council orders a bid for examining Latonia's books and vows to pass the annexation ordinance once the report is ready. The delay hinges on Latonia’s tax rate timing and tax year considerations.
Preparations for tonight's Kenton county Republican executive committee meeting at Re Ncan headquarters Boone County are complete. A full slate appears likely with speculation centering on nominees for sheriff and commonwealth attorney as well as county judge and other posts.
Detectives Forster recognised a man, identified as Beck, an electrician of A553 Avenue Price Hill, after an incident last night when he tried to get past four p... The report notes the recognition occurred yesterday.
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