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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1912

Page

10

Officials pledge no prosectution over Cincinnati Trust affairs

A joint statement by the Cincinnati Trust liquidating committee B H Kroger M E Moch and Theodore Fels with County Prosecutor Thomas L Pogue and the attorney general staff declares no criminal charges will be pursued without specific evidence. They defend a methodical inquiry into irregularities and invite witnesses to come forward while distancing political influence from the process. The mayor H T Hunt challenges the approach citing grand jury routes and banking department laxness.

Grand Jury

Harrison Grave to Be Ceded for Monument Project

Citizens seek to form an incorporation to secure a monument for President William Henry Harrison. They expect ground transfer to the government to enable a $50,000 appropriation for the monument. Title is held by Mrs. Bejamin Harrison, who is believed willing to deed it to the government. Papers will be sent to Columbus soon.

William Henry Harrison Congressman Allen Bejamin Harrison Columbus

Nurse Spanks Boy Triggers Mother’s Action at City Hospital

Leonard Fogel seven, of 806 West Fourth Avenue, was kept with his mother after a nurse spanked him at the city hospital. Superintendent Fehrenbatch confirms the spanking and says the boy was not seriously hurt. Former ward nurse May Muncie says she quit over the practice and recalls other spankings, which Fehrenbatch largely denies.

City Hospital Leonard Fogel West Fourth Avenue Fehrenbatch May Muncie

Infant Baynum Found Dead In Bed

Coroner Coe was notified that the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Baynum was found dead in bed at 318 East Seventh Street. Investigation suggested death by accidental suffocation or spasms.

Coe Joseph Baynum East Seventh Street

Bogus Officers Sought After Bridge Assault on Actresses

Police hunted three men who accosted actresses Della and Alice Purvis near the Fourteenth Street canal bridge. Relatives accompanying the pair say the men claimed to be officers, a ruse exposed when Officers Arata and Guethlein arrived and the suspects fled.

Della Alice Purvis Fourteenth Street Canal Bridge Arata Guethlein

Elizabeth Wickersham Dies in Como Mother of U.S. Attorney George Wickersham

Mrs Elizabeth O Wickersham mother of United States Attorney George Wickersham died in Como Italy on May 31. She lived in Como and was a prominent figure in the Wickersham family.

Como Italy Elizabeth O. Wickersham United States George . Wickersham

Son of Revolution Dead in Galena At 91

Andrew Perrault, described as a real Son of the American Revolution, died in Galena Newfoundland and Labrador today at age 91. His father enlisted in Washington's army when he was 16.

Galena Andrew Perrault Washington

Memorial Day speaker D J Smith dies before town address

D J Smith 30 from East Liverpool Ohio, civil war veteran and former Ohio legislator, collapsed and died in a Homeworth hotel on Memorial Day before his scheduled talk at the town hall. His wife is Amanda Carnegie, first cousin of Andrew Carnegie.

Shock Kills Woman in Ohio Storm Fright

Upper Sandusky Ohio May 31 Mrs John W Heaton died here today from the effects of a shock yesterday when during a storm she was frightened speechless.

Upper Sandusky, O John W. Heaton

McKinley's Brother-in-Law Captain Duncan Dies

Captain Andrew J. Duncan 76 brother-in-law of the late President McKinley dies at his Cleveland home after a two year illness. Duncan, who married Sarah E. McKinley in 1867, later served as inspector of Indian affairs in a federal post before leaving the position.

McKinley Cleveland Andrew J. Duncan Duncan Sarah E. McKinley

Government Objects to Talk of Reprisals

United States Consul Letcher in Chihuahua to demand an explanation from General Orozco for threats that revolutions would target Americans in North Mexico. Papers report protests over U S arms shipments, with anti American sentiment rising amid fighting near Lamar and Torreon. Conditions in Sinaloa Guerrero Morelos Oaxaca and the Isthmus of Tehuantepec are described as very bad.

Washington United States Letder Chihuahua Mexico General Orozco Letcher Orozco Juarez Sinaloa Guerrero Morelos Oaxaca Tehuantepec Lamar Torreon

German and American Refugees Reach Juarez

Seventy five German and fifty American refugees arrive in Juarez from Chihuahua on a special train. The group, mostly women and children, says rebels arranged the exit after insistence by Marion Letcher, the American consul.

Juarez Mexico Chihuahua Marion Letcher

UC Medical Banquet closes clinic week with humor

President Dabney praised UC spirit as 500 physicians and students cheered the motto Each for all all for the University of Cincinnati at the Medical Association banquet. The Ohio Miami Medical College clinic ends its weeklong program and graduates the largest class yet. The evening featured music vaudeville and impersonations by Bonifield Oliver Withrow Ransohoff Reed Lamb Heuck Mann Mumford Platt and Schneider.

University of Cincinnati Dabney The Medical Association Business Men's Club Ohio-Miami Medical College Horace G. Williamson Drs. Bonifield Oliver Withrow Ransohoff Reed Lamb Light Liberty Street Scotti Caruso Bob Heuck George Mann Mumford Platt Schneider Glee Club

Pension Money Gone Case At Ohio Humane Society

An 86 year old destitute widow, Mrs Lucy Porter, reports her son William, aged 6, absconded with her pension money, leaving only 50 cents. Her other son, a 58 year old, is in the county infirmary. The Humane Society investigates and authorities will care for her in the interim.

Ohio Humane Society East Ninth Avenue Lucy Porter William Trounstine the Humane Society

Boy Disappears From School Reaches Handley Virginia Town

Francis Stout a 12 year old from 826 Main street vanished en route to St Xavier's Parochial School. He is reported to be in Handley West Virginia and may return to Cincinnati by tomorrow. Chief Crawford has asked Handley authorities to determine how the boy arrived there and whether any men accompanied him.

Francis Stout Main Street St. Xavier's Handley W. Va Cinciinnati Daisy Stout C. J. Massay Crawford

Dr J D Rosenbaum Welcomes New Baby Boy

The Rosenbaums at 1616 Freeman Avenue welcomed a baby boy nearly ten pounds. Dr J D Rosenbaum and his wife received friends’ congratulations last night with Dr Magnus A Tate presiding over the accouchement.

J. D. Rosenbaum

Young man suffers broken leg in city crash

A 19 year old rider from 808 Wade Street Cincinnati fell asleep on his horse drawn machine and crashed into a water trough at Wade and Jones streets early yesterday. He sustained a broken right leg and was taken to the city hospital.

Cincinnati Indianapoli Knight Wade Street Wade and Jones Streets City Hospital

Newport Youth Tries Twice to End Life in Jail Cell

William Johns 21 of Cincinnati and brother of Newport patrolman attempted suicide in Newport jail. He was found suspended by his neck with loosened suspenders then cut down and revived. He tore his clothing to make another noose while police say he had been drinking heavily.

William Johns Cincinnati Johns Newport al Brumfield Brumfield

No Compromise Dictum in Newport Bond Case

Representatives of Title Surety and Bonding of Scranton spoke with Newport city officials over a compromise in the Henry Reusch defaulted tax collector case. The bonding company sought a compromise, but the city refused and will seek full repayment of an alleged $10,000 shortage. The meeting occurred in Mayor Helmbold’s office and no further steps were announced.

Surety and Bonding Company Scranton Henry Reusch Newport Helmbold Bonding Company

Speers Hospital Fate Hangs on Monday Meeting

Trustees of Speers hospital and Newport authorities will discuss the institution on Monday night as the hospital has run losses for years. County and city officials may approve an appropriation to support the facility.

Speers Hospital County Fiscal Court City Commissioners of Newport

Dayton to switch to natural gas on June 18

Dayton residents will begin using natural gas on June 18 as the new contract for the fuel takes effect. The rate matches that of nearby towns. A funeral for Mathias West is set for this afternoon at his home on Sixth Avenue with interment at Walnut Hills Cemetery.

Dayton Mathias West Sixth Avenue Walnut Hills

Northern Kentucky Street Railway Buys Twenty New Cars

Officials of the gs. Co. and C. Street Railway company have ordered twenty new double-truck cars for use in Northern Kentucky. Master Mechanic Wampler returned from New York with orders for the motors and will depart for St. Louis to supervise car construction.

Gs. Co. & C. Street Railway Company Kentucky Wampler New York St. Louis

Transfer of Pastors at Grace M. E. Church

Rev C G Ragan succeeds Dr J G Schaibly as pastor of Grace M E Church Newport. Rev Ollie G Ragan of Calvary M E Bellevue Ky will take over at Grace Church. Schaibly resigns and goes to Lancaster Ohio as chaplain of the Boys Industrial Home. Francis Larkin of Los Angeles will fill the Grace pulpit tomorrow.

Ollie G. Ragan Calvary M. E. Church Bellevue J. G. Schaibly Grace M. E. Church Newport Scheibly Lancaster Boys Ragan Grace Church Francis Larkin Los Angeles California

Newport Opens First Municipal Playground At City Park

City crews prepare for the opening afternoon with ceremonies set for 2 4 o'clock. The large flagstaff snapped in two during erection, delaying part of the setup.

Newport

Newport Police Court Continues Disorderly Conduct Cases

Andy Becker appeared before Judge Buren with his case continued until June 4. Virgil Martin and Sergeant Burnsides also had their cases continued. Peter L. Kelley was fined 25 dollars and costs for creating a disturbance in his home.

Andy Becker Buren Virgil Martin Burnsides Peter L. Kelley

Patrolman Shoots Rabid Dog in Neighborhood

A dog owned by Mrs. Jenkins at 1128 German Street showed rabies symptoms yesterday morning causing a neighborhood scare. Patrolman Bertlesman shot the animal to prevent danger.

Campbell County Court Actions Progress and Verdicts

The Milton Ochs suit against George Aldering and others was continued to June 19 by Judge Yungblut. A jury in Yungblut's court found for the defendant in Dr. W J Thommasson against the S C C Railway Co over $175 claimed for auto damage. Charles Toy filed an appeal from Squire Maschinott’s ruling in Theodore Weigele v Toy. Weigele won a writ of for cible retainer in the lower court.

Milton Ochs George Aldering Yungblut W. J. Thommasson Squire Maschinott Theodore Weigele Charles Toy Weigele

Memorial Services of Commonwealth Commandery Knights

Annual memorial services of the Commonwealth Commandery Knights of the Golden Eagle will be held tomorrow morning in the United Brethren church. The various other commanderies of Northern Kentucky will attend the services.

Commonwealth Commandery Knights of the Golden Eagle United Brethren Church Kentucky

Bellevue Board Reelects King as Superintendent

The Bellevue board of education re elected Prof. King for one year. All teachers janitors and officers were re elected. Schools close June 14 for summer vacation and the high school commencement is set for the same evening. A bid for Taylor avenue building improvement was approved. Shoes were stolen from F J Gevert store on Fairfield avenue after a break in.

Bellevue

Brass theft recovered in Newport junk shop

Several hundred pounds of brass believed stolen from C. Crane & Co. of Cincinnati were found yesterday in a Newport junk shop by Sergeant Walter Burnside.

C. Crane & Co Cincinnati Newport Walter Burnside

Newport Real Estate Transfer May Mevyerstoff to Meshbowsky

May Mevyerstoff transfers a lot in Ingalls Park to Marcus Meshbowsky in Newport real estate records.

Newport Real Estate May Mevyerstoff Marcus Meshbowsky Ingalls Park

Miss Betty O'Brien Struck by Auto in Covington

Miss Betty O'Brien of 1706 Scott street was struck at Seventeenth and Madison last night by a car owned by Ran som C. Hall and driven by Mrs. Hall. She stepped from a car, failed to notice the auto, was hurled to the sidewalk, rendered unconscious, and taken home where Dr. H F Wilson found severe bruises but no serious injury.

Betty O’brien Scott Street Seventeenth Madison Streets Ransom C. Hall Seventh Garrard Streets Hall

City men seek authorization to pay doctors for injured firemen

Police and fire commissioners plan to pay physicians bills for eight firemen hurt in Pike street gas explosion. The group will request City Solicitor Blakely’s opinion on legal payment ability. April alarms totaled 21 with $1 651 losses. May arrests reached 146 with $245 50 fines collected.

Pike Street Dr. Schramm Blakely Griffith Schuler

Four in Ludlow Saloon Arrested on Drunkenness Charges

Nita Lawrence, Helen Brooks, Howard Alen and Carl Williams of Cincinnati were arrested early yesterday in a Ludlow saloon. They appeared before Police Judge Hawkins of Taidlow on drunkenness and disorderly conduct charges. Walter Whitson, proprietor of the saloon, was also arraigned. all were fined $1 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail.

Nita Lawrence Helen Brooks Howard Alen Carl Williams Ell Cincinnati Ludlow Hawkins Taidlow Walter Whitson

Aldermen Back Antispitting Placards in City Building

A resolution endorsing the Antituberculosis Society and directing the city building custodian to post antispitting placards was adopted by the board of aldermen last night.

Board of Aldermen

Building Inspector Reports May Permits and Constructions

Building Inspector Lubrecht reports for May a total of 32 building permits issued totaling 57,806 dollars. He notes 19 new buildings completed that month and 98 under construction.

Lubrecht

Health Officer Wallingford Faces Budget and Vault Rules

Health Officer Wallingford reported seventy one deaths in the past month matching last year. No move to dismiss him was made at yesterday's meeting. The health board ordered enforcement of the law requiring filled outside vaults and interior closets connected to the sewer where a street sewer exists.

Wallingford Dr. Wallingford City Health Board

Fort Mitchell Trustees De facto Officers in Lewin Suit

Circuit Judge Tracy ruled in the Lewin versus Fort Mitchell trustees case that the trustees who failed to qualify on January first 1912 vacated office yet acted as de facto officers afterward. Their contract with the plaintiff remains valid and the matter will go to the court of appeals for final settlement.

Tracy F. A. Lewin Fort Mitchell Court of Appeals

Grand Jury Named by Circuit Judge Tracy

Circuit Judge Tracy yesterday named the grand jury panel for June impaneling next Tuesday. The drawn list includes J. W. Campbell Harry Faulwetter Hiram Swegles Louis Wieghaus John Lambert M. H. Hill Henry Frielling J. H. Byrd J. N. Hemenway Adam Baer Z. T. Carlton George H. Davison L Li Applegate Phil Anthe Henry Purvis George Cole Edward Hollingsworth John Hollenkamp John T. Powers H. Grattan Whittle G. B. Murphy William James Joseph Cahill Samuel Kerl

Tracy J. W. Campbell Harry Faulwetter Hiram Swegles Louis Wieghaus John Lambert M. H. Hill Henry Frielling J. H. Byrd J.N. Hemenway Adam Baer Z. T. Carlton George H. Davison L Li Applegate Phil Anthe Henry Purvis George Cole Edward Hollingsworth John Hollenkamp John T. Powers H. Grattan Whittle G. B. Murphy William James Joseph Cahill Samuel Kerl

Court of Appeals Affirms Schneider Verdict Against Firm

The Kentucky Court of Appeals yesterday affirmed Karl Schneider’s verdict against Houston Stanwood & Gamble Co. The jury awarded Schneider $1,000 in Judge Harbeson’s division on February 13, 1911, who claimed employment as an assistant boiler maker.

Court of Appeals of Kentucky Karl Schneider Houston, Stanwood & Gamble Company Schneider Harbeson

Court Affirms $1000 Award For Crane Injury Case

Defective hooks on a crane caused iron sheets to slip and strike a worker. The Court of Appeals sustained Schneider’s claim and awarded him $1,000 plus interest.

Schneider Court of Appeals

New Buildings Going Up In City Permits Granted

City Clerk Harry Klostermann secured a permit from Building Inspector Lu Brecht yesterday to erect a two story residence on Forty fifth street, near Decoursey avenue, costing 2800 dollars. Two permits were also granted to former Mayor John J. Craig and City Auditor Seiler for two brick dwellings on Eighteenth street costing 2500 dollars each.

Harry Klostermann Lubrecht Forty-fifth Street Néthr Decoursey Avenue John J. Craig Seiler Eighteenth Street

Covington Juvenile Charged With Disorderly Conduct

Edward Kelly a 16 year old Covington boy appeared before Juvenile Judge Cleary on a disorderly conduct charge. The case was adjourned and he was placed in the juvenile jail until a decision is reached.

Edward Kelly Covington Cleary

Goldman Held for Murder in County Court

James Goldman, a Black man, was arraigned before County Judge Cleary on the charge of willful murder for the cutting death of Charles Taylor, also Black. With no attorney, John E. Shepard was appointed to defend. The case was set for next Tuesday and Goldman was committed to the county jail without bond.

James Goldman Charles Taylor Cleary John E. Shepard Tuesay Goldman

Barristers Outing Scheduled in Kenton County

The Kenton County Bar association holds its annual outing and dinner this afternoon at Stevies garden near Fort Mitchell car line Judge Samuel M Wilson of Lexington Ky will be guest of honor and address the meeting A ball game between teams led by Judges Tracy and Harbeson precedes the 6 o'clock dinner.

Kenton County Bar Association Stevies’ Garden Fort Mitchell Samuel M. Wilson Lexington Tracy and Harbeson

Brotherly Clash Leads to Disorderly Conduct

Walter and Elmer Everson, brothers, fought in a Pike and Washington street dispute last night. Police Officers Davis and Regan arrested them. Walter faced disorderly conduct charges, Elmer accused of drunkenness and disorderly conduct at the station.

Walter Elmer Everson Pike Washington Streets Davis and Regan

Bricklayer Raymond Arrested For Disorderly Conduct

W. J. Raymond aged 56 a bricklayer was arrested yesterday by Detectives Booth and Thornton on a disorderly conduct charge. He allegedly took a six year old girl to his room in the old National Hotel on Lower Scott Street.

W. J. Raymond Booth Thornton Raymond Old National Hotel Scott Street

Jury rules Clay Anderson insane in lunacy case

A circuit court jury yesterday tried Clay Anderson age 43 on lunacy charges. He was adjudged to be of unsound mind and will be cared for by relatives who will be allowed $75 a year for his keep.

Clay Anderson

Election clerks urged to return ballot box keys

County Clerk Dillon requests return of keys and seals from election clerks who officiated the recent election. Keys and seals should be returned to his office promptly to ensure proper security and accountability.

Dillon

Property Transfers in Ludlow Area Reported

Bishop C. P. Maes gains L. and N. R. R. right of way and Prospect lot. Frank J. Andress conveys 50 by 120 feet on Highway avenue to S. E. Lewis and wife. John R. Bullock and wife sell 29 by 10 feet at Twentieth and Oakland streets to George Steenken.

Bishop C. P. Maes Bass Frank J. Andress S. E. Lewis Highway Avenue Ludlow John R. Bullock George Steenken Twentieth Oakland

Individuals Listed With Residences and Ages

The fragment lists names with residences and ages including John W Moore of Chicago Illinois and Mary E Hodges of Branch Lick Kentucky. Other entries include Claude Hill Vida Clevenger and Lima Ohio initials unclear.

Chicago, Ill Mary E. Hodges Branch Lick Claude Hill Vida Clevenger O Thin

Ohio Boys Flunk West Point Entrance Exam

Washington May 31 An amazing number of applicants from Ohio failed the West Point entrance examination held April 30. Only four Ohio candidates passed the test, as announced by Ohio members of Congress. From the State at Large C E Reinhart and from districts J F Grossel H L Muma and C S Downey were the four success cases.

Commercial Tribune Burbata Munsey Building Washington West Point Military Academy Ohio Congress Pomerene C. E. Reinhart J. F. Grossel H. L. Muma C. 8S. Downey

Bank Board Nears Completion At Second National

After three weeks of work the bank committee says it will likely need more time to pick a president if reorganizing stockholders approve. Nine men named to serve on the board. three more needed. Special Examiner Goodhart must approve the selected candidate. Salvage from discarded notes may yield substantial payouts beyond initial estimates. A 1:30 committee meeting precedes a 3:00 stockholders meeting at the Second National Bank.

Second National Bank Goodhart

Striker Hurls Brick. Sign Painter Injured in Vandalism

Jesse Schab a sign painter living at 337 West McMillan street was struck on the right elbow by a brick while on a scaffold at Laurel street and Central avenue yesterday. He climbed down and stopped work. Police say the brick thrower is connected to the Sign Painters union. Schab who is not a member was warned to join the union.

Jesse Schab McMillan Street Laurel Street Central Avenue Schab S.gn Painters’ Union

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