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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1912

Page

3

Jubilee tour stars to perform at Music Hall June 9

The caption lists Dorothy Fields daughter of Lew Fields and Mrs Lew Fields along with Mrs Joe Weber and Willie Collier as the cast for the Jubilee tour. The crowd’s curiosity grows as the entertainers prepare for a successful show at Music Hall on June 9 with the famed gathering of stars and their famed devices.

Dorothy Fields Lewis Lew Fields Joe Weber Little Joe Willie Collier Music Hall

Coney Island Opens Sunday With Record Crowds Attractions

Coney Island delivers record crowds as the first week ends with packed boats Queen and Princess and perfect weather expected. The outdoor theater The Peerless Peers debuts a new vaudeville bill led by Three Sisters Kelcey with Copeland Walsh and Lida Gardner plus the Goyt Trio and others.

Coney Island Coney Kelcey Copeland and Walsh Lida Gardner the Lees Goyt

Remarkably Good Dancers to Be Seen at Chester

Lulu Belmont billed as The American Genee opens at Chester park tomorrow afternoon. Belmont has performed in London and New York and is paired with Mons. Janos Bankoff, a Russian dancer and former St. Petersburg opera dancing master. The act promises a delightful summer vaudeville debut.

Lulu Belmont Chester Park Belmont England America London New York Miss Belmont Mons Janos. Bankoff Mons. Bankoff St. Petersburg

Grand's vaudeville bill features The Great Roberts special act

An exotic program at Grand by McMahan and Jackson includes The Great Roberts booked as headline, famous for a stunt with a nine passenger auto rolling over him. Also Boutin and Tillgon with Francesca Parker present A Yard of Music. Grace Armand, Goodall and Hoth, and Dorothy Lyons offer comedy and song acts along with animated photoplays and Marie Grace McAlvoy singing latest tunes.

McMahan & Jackson Roberts Europe Boutin Tillgon Francesca Parker Grace Armand Liz Marie Grace McAlvoy

Camel Birth Mascot Named Chester At Local Park Derby

An infant camel was born near noon at Chester Park from a John Robinson circus herd. The newborn named Chester will become a mascot kept by Colonel Martin amid the noisy clamor of the nearby derby racer setup and desert visions in the shed below the coaster.

Chester Park Chester Desert Pyramids Sahara Martin

Retail Shoe Men's annual outing at Chester Park

The Retail Shoe Men's association holds its annual outing at Chester Park today with expected larger attendance than prior years. A full program of events offers entertainment for all, including a big prize waltz featuring Cincinnati dancers and a popularity contest with multiple prizes. Committee members are Nick Hardig Frank J Weber Jesse McDonald Otto Kaufman and F J Ruehrwein.

Chester Park Cincinnati Nick Hardig Frank J. Weber Jesse McDonald Otto Kaufman F. J. Ruehrwein

A Snug Retreat Likely To Be Restaged

London reports that a one act play by former censor G A Red ford, written many years ago, is likely to be staged again. The piece titled A Snug Retreat has drawn interest in theatre circles amid revival talks in May.

London G. A. Redford

A Snug Retreat Comedietta by Drama Society

A short Sunday Evening program presents a comedietta titled A Snug Retreat. The piece has author licensing as official censor, marking it as a sanctioned stage comedy from the Drama Society's lineup.

Drama Society

Thunderbolt and Emmons at Lyric

The Thunderbolt, a dramatic photoplay, anchors the Lyric program for the week starting Sunday. Indianapolis race films move to June 9, while Tom Emmons and partner Frank Colvin begin an engagement, joined by Helen Hofer for song performances.

Lyric McMahan & Jackson Indianapolis Tom Emmons Emmons Frank Colvin Helen Hofer

Knights of St John Outing Postponed to June 12

The Canada club Knights of St John outing at Chester Park, planned for yesterday, has been postponed to Wednesday June 12. The change affects all participants and spectators.

Canada Club Knights of St. John Chester Park

Ohio constitutional amendments set for September ballot

Ohio's fourth constitutional convention finalized forty two proposed amendments for a single yes or no ballot on September 3. The Anderson liquor license proposal will occupy its own side space while other amendments share the ballot. The initiative and referendum proposal would take effect October 1 if approved by voters.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Anderson Liquor Ohio Committee On Friends of Classification of Property

Norwood Business Men's Club Plans July Picnic

The Norwood Business Men's club says it will hold a July picnic for members and friends. Last year the group rode a special train to Dayton arranged by Clay Rockwell. Former president H. Co. Bolsinger noted the annual meeting place is yet to be chosen, with plans expected soon.

Business Men’s Club of Norwood Dayton C., L. & N. Raiilroad Clay Rockwell H. Co. Bolsinger

Wright Brothers Funeral Plans In Dayton

Orville Wright mourns late brother Wilbur as Dayton halts business for three minutes at 3:30 pm. Wilbur to be interred at Woodland cemetery beside his mother. funeral at 3 pm led by Rev. Maurice E. Wilson with private burial for family and friends.

Woodland Cemetery Dayton Wilbur Orville Wright Orville Tme Wilbur Wright Goa Maurice E. Wilson Woodland Ten Boys’ Club

Ohio Representative Intro's Resolution of Regret

Representative Ansberry of Ohio introduced a resolution in the House expressing profound regret over the death of Wilbur Wright of Dayton Ohio who contributed incalculable service in aviation. The resolution was referred to the rules committee.

Ohio House Washington Ansberry Wilbur Wright Dayton Rules Committee

Hotel Owners Stand Fast in Fight Over Restaurant Labor

hotel men plan to close restaurants rather than yield to strikes by hotel workers. They organize a new employment bureau and expect 1 600 Negro waiters from Baltimore and the South. College men seek waitress jobs as strikes surge in New York hotels.

Tribune Hotel Men's Association Cambridge Thirty-third Street Fifth Avenue F. A. Reed Park Avenue Hotel Reed Hilliard Vanderbilt Boston Baltimore South Edward M. Tierney Marlborough

Strikers in Ugly Mood Over London Dock Strike

London May 31 A dock strike threatens a finish with government urged to pass acceptable legislation. Strikers show ugly defiance while employers seek to crush the Transport Workers' union. A joint conciliation board for the port is proposed and the union will decide on Tuesday.

Commercial Tribune London Transport Workers’ Union

Refusal of Operatives To Join Industrial Workers Cause of Walk-Out

Three hundred representatives in the mills of the American Woolen mill joined 400 operatives in the carding and combing rooms who struck after others refused to join the Industrial Workers of the World. The strike is led by William Yates national secretary of the textile branch and Archie Adamson local treasurer, both leaders in Lawrence's general strike.

Lawrence Mass Industrial Workers of ‘the World William Yates Industrial Workers of the World Archie Adamson

Indiana coal miners end nine week strike with new wage pact

Indiana coal miners and operators signed a two year wage contract here on May 31. The nine week strike affecting 18 000 workers is broken as several mines resume tonight and others will reopen tomorrow. Leaders say victory on better conditions. operators win weekly pay dispute.

Terre Haute Ind Indiana

Verdict Awards Attorneys in Presbyterian Property Fight

After a twelve day hearing in Judge Gorman's court the jury awarded Judge W W Prather and Sanford Brown 15000 against the First Presbyterian society for services in its 1906 to 1911 merger battle. The society preserved property valued at nearly 500000.

Gorman W. W. Prather Sanford Brown First Presbyterian Society Second Presbyterian Church Prather Brown Messrs. Prather Rather T. M. Hinkle Robertson & Buchwalter Society Alfred B. Benedict

Verdict for Dr Meyer Heidingsfeld in Norwood medical suit

City solicitor Harry E Engelfiardt won a $3000 damages verdict against Dr Meyer Heidings feld by Judge Woodmansee's jury over an alleged medical error in a prescribed treatment last year. Defense argued error occurred in filling the prescription. Plaintiff sought $10000. Attorneys W W Bellew and R M Ochil tree appeared for the plaintiff. Robertson & Buchwalter and Theodore Jung for the defendant.

Harry E. Engelfiardt Norwood Meyer Heidingsfeld Woodmansee W. W. Bellew R. M. Ochiltree Robertson & Buchwalter Theodore Jung

Gains Verdict Against the City

Emma OGary won $1000 damages against the city after a July fall on a defective Rankin street boardwalk in Fairmount. Superior Judge Hoffheimer's jury decided the case. Reeve, Burch, Peters & Oppenheimer represented the plaintiff with Assistant City Solicitor John Weinig for the city. The suit sought $5000.

Emma O'Gary Rankin Street Fairmount Hoffheimer Reeve, Burch, Peters & Oppenheimer John Weinig

Alcorn Sues Over Hebble Appointment as Special Accountant

Robert S. Alcorn sues as taxpayer to stop Mayor Hunt from employing C. R. Hebble as special accountant to audit waterworks. Judge Dickson held a preliminary hearing with City Solicitor Bettman admitting irregular council action and agreeing no further payments to Hebble until merits are heard. Hebble had received $2000 through Thorn dyke, counsel for Alcorn.

Robert S. Alcorn Hunt C. R. Hebble Ay Council Hebble Dickson Bettman Thorndyke Alcorn

Evaline Wade Granted Absolute Divorce and Name Restoration

Evaline Wade was granted an absolute divorce from William N. Wade mine promoter of 107 Sunday Avenue Goldfield New and restored to her former name Evaline G Keck by Judge Warner yesterday. She testified that they lived together six weeks in Buffalo New York after marrying November 1 1902 before she discovered deceit. Mrs Evaline Wade resides at Hadden Hall.

Wiliam’ N. Wade Sunday Avenue Goldfield New Warner Evaline G. Keck Wade Buffalo N. Y Evaline Ye Wade Hadden Hall

Judge Hears Annulment Case Over Early Marriage

Common Pleas Judge Hunt heard Clifford J. Smith of 1436 Chase Avenue on annulment of his marriage to Ethel May Gillhan. The couple wed in New Richmond in 1910. Smith claims they were underage and cites wife taking furniture and their baby to her mother's. The wife had filed for divorce in insolvency court last November and won custody and $5 weekly alimony in January, before the annulment suit. Smith contends improper notice of the divorce.

Common Pleas Hunt Clifford J. Smith Chase Avenue Ethel May Gillhan John C. Gillhan New Palestine New Richmond Smith

Divorce decrees granted to Edna Wells and Marie Crosby

Edna May Wells was granted a divorce from Charles Howard Wells after his three year absence and departure to parts unknown. Marie Crosby obtained a divorce from Cleves Crosby with custody of their children and $7 weekly alimony on grounds of neglect and failure to provide.

Edna May Wells Charles Howard Wells Marie Crosby Cleves Crosby

Thomas files for divorce from George H Thomas

Emma A. Thomas sues for divorce from George H. Thomas of 833 West Eighth Avenue alleging three years after marriage in 198 he began drinking to excess cruelly treated her failed to support her and made threats to take her life forcing her to leave him. Attorney is P. J. Cadwalader.

Emma A. Thomas George H. Thomas West Eighth Avenue P. J. Cadwalader

Husband Seeks Absolute Divorce Over Infidelity

Henry A. Sproemberg petitions for absolute divorce from Lula Sproemberg alleging improper relations with another man, neglect of home, and frequent late nights. He states separation occurred in February 1907. The couple wed in West Union, Iowa, in July 1899. attorney Charles S. Burdsall represents Lula.

Henry A. Sproemberg Lula Sproemberg West Union Charles S. Burdsall

Rost Seeks Divorce From May Rost in 1909 Desertion

John E. A. Rost files for divorce from May Rost alleging neglect from the June 1909 marriage and desertion by October 1909. Attorney William P. Hohmann represents Rost.

John E. A. Rost May Rost William P. Hohmann

wills and trust provisions in Sechler and Albert estates

The document outlines complex wills and estate plans. Albert heirs receive residue over time with widow life interests and daughter Ida L. Albert’s share contingent on widow’s choices. Sechler family provisions transfer stock to relatives with lifetimes and remainders to issue, and executor duties to Thomas M. Sechler. Korf divides estate equally among children Henry and Mary.

Bert Albert Ida L. Albert Sadile Selma N Ben C Mayer Albert Ida. L. Albert Ida L. Blackschleger Pamela M Sechler Juliet M. Sechler D. M. Sechler Carriage “Company Moline Ill Thomas M. Sechler Julia S. Mackey Clara Mackey Jane Emma Sechler Testatrix Addie Sechler Edmonds Carriage Company Thomas Sechler Edmonds Onry Korf Henry Mary Korf

New suits filed in common pleas court

A list of civil cases with case numbers and parties including Clifford Sater v The Ohio Electric Ry Co for 15000 damages, Hickman Williams Co v The Peckammond Co for 1020 on ajnote, and others. Also notes a court of insolvency with writs of habeas corpus and several divorce actions. Named firms include Littleford James Ballard Frost & Foster and Spangenberg & Spangenberg.

Clifford Sater Ohio Electric Ry. Co Robert S. Alcorn Hickman Williams Co The Peckammond Co Littleford, James, Ballard, Frost, & Foster Edward W. Schroder Ireton & Schoenle D. Jamison City of Cincinnati Kittredge, Wilby & Stimson Norwood National Bank Sophia Dallman D. C Edward Dallman James G. Chrispin L. W. Gose Emma Weitzel Clifford Andrews, Sr Spangenberg & Spangenberg Chris Snider Cincinnati Car Co Littleford, James, Ballard, Frost & Foster Walford Sparks C. S. Sparks Lottie Paris W. W. Hester Emma A. Thomas George H. Thomas P. J. Cadwallader Henry A. Sproemberg Lula Sproemberg C. S. Burdsal John E. A. Rost May Rost William P. Hohmann

Transfers Used Foot Up Millions in May by Cincinnati Traction

Thomas Fitzgerald of the Cincinnati Traction company filed a May statement showing 6,000,000 transfer slips bought for street car riders. The company faces patent infringement liability, appeals to the circuit court, and awaits a monthly usage count while Judge Hollister reviews other motions and bankruptcies.

Thomas Fitzgerald The Cincinnati Traction Company United States Traction Company Hollister Circuit Court of Appeals Harvey Myers Covington Cincinnati Trust Company Charles P. Hoberman Thirteenth and Vine Streets Filinq Joseph Swidier West Sixth Avenue Russia Henry Kramer Johann Billich Pleasant Street Hungary Johann Lamb Findlay Street Joseph Steigerwald Turner Street Germany Max J. Greenwald Citizens’ National Bank

Dementia Stricken Officer Hospitalized After Home Breakup

Mounted Patrolman Charles I. Blice of Linwood 5405 Miami Ave in the Sixth district was taken to the city hospital suffering from dementia. He broke up furniture at his home and was overpowered by fellow officers. He is in serious condition after recent heart trouble.

Charles I. Blice Miami Avenue Linwood Sixth District Wetson Blice Watson Charles Albert United Jewish Charities Jewish Orphan Asylum Cleveland Jewish Old Men’s Home Jewish Home For Consumptives Denver Love Brother Jewish Richmond Mound Streets Colored Orphan Asylum Gemiles Chesed Society Home For Old Colored People Jerusalem Ben G. Albert Central Avenue Carlisle Avenue Mayer al

Secretary bids adieu to board after purge by mayor

Maurice C. Longenecker retired as parks superintendent amid city political strife. Mayor Hunt ousted him over party ties and a dispute over allowing the mayor's brother to smoke in a hay loft. Longenecker joins Ault & Wiborg after resigning to avoid hindering park work.

Maurice C. Longenecker Hunt Longenecker Park Commissioners Park Board L. A. Ault George Puchta William Gilbert Mary Philip Ault & Wiborg

Octogenarian Emanuel Heidingfeld Dies at 81

Emanuel Heidingfeld died after a lingering illness at 9 o'clock. He lived with his daughter Mrs. Anna Loeb at 3597 Bogart Street Avondale. He leaves a widow Mrs. Miralda Heidingfeld and a daughter. Funeral arrangements announced later.

Emanuel Heidingfeld Anna Loeb Bogart Street Avondale Miralda Heidingfeld Loeb

Wreck suit filed against Ohio Traction after Hamilton Pike collision

Clifford sues Ohio Traction for damages from a May 15 wreck at Hamilton pike Struble road near New Burlington. Attorney Robert S. Alcorn represents the plaintiff.

Clifford Ohio Traction Company Hamilton Pike Struble Road New Burlington Robert S. Alcorn Julia Sanders Samuel Fower Laidlaw- Dunn-Gordon Company Elmwood Place Fowler Herman Link

Avondale Woman Narrowly Escapes in Walnut Hills Crash

An electric auto driven by Mrs. Plaut in Avondale s and Park region collided with an Aelian Piano company auto truck. The incident occurred as the car ran west on McMillan Street near Harrison building, with the driver escaping injury.

Avondale Walnut Hills

Realty Deal Seals Corner Lot Purchase for Musical Firm

The deal for the realty at the north west corner of Eighth and Race streets and two adjoining northern parcels was completed yesterday. A well known Fourth avenue firm, active in the musical business, will occupy the site.

Fourth Avenue Musical Instrument Firm Eighth and Race Race Streets

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