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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1915
Page
3
Patrolman Frank Morton earned a place on the Newport Police Department roll of honor after saving Harry Ross of Cincinnati when Ross’s gasoline launch was struck by the Tango. Morton swam to Ross at York Street, dragged him ashore, and Ross’s boat was wrecked. Ross suffered only a ducking.
The Star Permanent Building and Loan Association met and elected officers for the ensuing year. President Charles A. Hauser. Vice President F. W. Bremenkamp. Secretary Henry Volker. Second Secretary Albert Ramler. Treasurer G. H. Schlueter. Directors include D. Hoffman Gus Hoffman Charles Behle Henry Tuemler Louis Roth Frank Hauser John Hepp Sr. and Joseph Behle.
The body of 27 year old machinist Louie Olile Schaefer was moved from Swetnam's Morgue to Busse & Borgmann's chapel in Cincinnati yesterday. A funeral is scheduled for 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
Readable names include Jesse J Webb Jeane Kidwel John L Harrison Cincinnati Matilda Timpennau Bradford Ind anne eteneee. Partial list appears in a variant historical notice or column snippet.
Special Dispatch reports Mabel Fryer daughter of Circuit Judge L. P. Fryer of the Eighteenth Judicial District was struck by a south-bound passenger train at Butler and seriously injured. She was rushed to a Cincinnati hospital on the north-bound train for treatment.
Covington Linden Grove Cemetery hosted a large crowd for a veterans memorial to hundreds of soldiers. The James A. Garfield Post No 4 led a parade with school children and veterans from several groups. Lincoln Gettysburg Address readings followed by memorial addresses by Rev. H Webb and Rev. H C Runyan, with a wreath and cannon salute at dusk.
A three year old, Victor Belasko known as Umph, wandered the Cincinnati streets all day with the Memorial Day parade crowd. He was found on Sixth Street near Walnut by a Commercial Tribune reporter and brought to the office. Cookies and dolls loosened his tongue and he led officers to his anxious aunt and mother, who had feared for him as his father works nights in a restaurant. The boy was returned home after the finder promised not to scold him.
N F Dean of 3236 Williams Ave Norwood served in the Forty second Ohio Volunteer Infantry under Colonel Garfield later President at Cleveland. He holds the county record for 33 years eight months as court stenographer. Norwood Alumni to join 1915 graduates at June 5 entertainment with officers to be elected.
Cheers and applause greet veterans of 61 and 65 as they pass in review en route to Evergreen Cemetery for memorial services. A Newport parade led by Lt Henry Asplan preceded the Evergreen observances, with many civic groups in line and Ellsworth Regenstein delivering the address.
Wes Weigele Republican candidate for Circuit Court Clerk led a campaigning party that started at 5 am Sunday, returning at midnight after five tire punctures derailed the trip. Engine trouble and a failing clutch caused a roadside wait before hiking five miles to Alexandria to secure another car and finish the journey.
William F. McCombs chairman of the National Democratic Committee arrived in Kentucky to rest with Henry Watterson near Jefferson Town and visit Senator Camden in Woodford County before heading to French Lick to see Tom Taggart. He declined further remarks.
Authorities halt toll evasion as Constable George Hoffmann arrests B. F. Greenwood O. Hanna J. R. Ehlen and R. W. Wetzel for speeding past Alexandria pike tollhouses. Officials warn more arrests will follow as fines increase.
Members of the export Police Department and the Kentuckian baseball team will stage a charity ball game at Front and Ashington Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. Frank Morton, famed as a catcher, will wear mask and mitt and donate his time along with Detective Howe who will also participate. The Kentuckians’ battery is not announced. Food and drinks will follow the game.
City Commissioners fulfilled earlier prediction by passing the street car franchise yesterday after consideration on Decoration Day. Commissioner McCrea moved to adjourn to address legality, which will be settled this morning when the ordinance is passed again following the required layover period.
Detectives Burnside and Howe went to Huntington West Virginia to bring back Mitchell Mullins who is wanted in Newport on a robbery charge. Funeral crowds flocked to Newport for Frank Mather a local businessman who died Friday. The funeral mass was conducted by Rev Father McNearney with Fathers George O Bryan assisting and Elks Knights of Columbus members in attendance. Sons of German Pioneer events include a June 6 outing at Clifton Garden. Knights of Pythias lodges Eureka Monitor plan a June 13 trip to the Pythian Home in Lexington. Oscar Hughes 33 died yesterday at 814 Washington avenue and his funeral was set for 10 AM today.
Decoration Day crowds surge as Liebler veteran George C. Tyler is eyed to direct Frohman Enterprises. If confirmed he will handle producing while Alf Hayman runs business. Daniel Frohman will head the company with Tyler under consideration amid assurances from Barrie and other authors.
Reports say Charlie Chaplin’s sudden popularity has fed an artistic temperament. Essanay raised his salary and gave a $12,000 car while Edward F. Albee offered $5,000 for 36 weeks at the Palace Theatre New York, with a possible one week vaudeville release.
Decoration Day drew over 6,400 attendees at the B. F. Keith Theater for four performances with many turned away. Evening screenings by the Cuvier Press Club augmented the bill and increased public interest.
Bohumir Kryl the famed band leader performs at the Zoological Garden and will follow the zoo management suggestion with a popular Wednesday program. Last year’s popular nights drew large crowds. Tonight features a Hungarian Rhapsodie a cornets solo by Kryl American Fantasia and excerpts from Carmen and William Tell. Afternoon programs remain popular.
The United German Singers annual outing drew large crowds with about 20 000 people in the grounds. Nearby cities sent delegations of picnickers while Bathers enjoyed a sunny day with lake swims and water amusements. Vaudeville shows ran at full capacity both afternoon and night with enthusiastic applause.
Ruth Bancroft Law and her sky ship were placed aboard the Island Queen for a 11 a.m. voyage yesterday marking the first aeroplane ever carried by boat in this region. Manager Art Riesenberger will exhibit the plane at Coney Island during her June 17 18 19 and 20 appearances amid plans to move several machines to avoid shipping delays. Thousands traveled by boat to Coney for the event.
Mrs Mollie Bachford a 17 year old dies at her Melbourne Kentucky residence with nine children surviving. Funeral set for Thursday at 9 AM with interment in Alexandria Cemetery. Edward Dryer 38 dies at 429 Hodge Street. Funeral services at Corpus Christi Church at 9 AM followed by interment at Johns Hill.
Mrs Lettie Reiley aged 82 mother of County Superintendent John Reiley died at his Alexandria home. The funeral is set for Wednesday afternoon at the Alexandria Baptist Church.
A brief might list Lawrence Rawe and Hilda Decker in Newport area records. Details are sparse with ages, residences, and numbers appearing as fragments from a local notice or obituary section.
Whigs will delight her scores with a Queen City following. Miss Friganza is elected the featured feminine star of the big musical fun show Town Topics by New Wayburn. The clubhouse was heavily patronized with a new cabaret and cafe dansant drawing large crowds yesterday.
Lagoons drew thousands of Decoration Day visitors yesterday. The program featured motorcycle races and big circus acts. Starting next Sunday six flying Herberts and four Vernons along with La Belle Clark and Grand Duke the dancing horse will headline. The Elevator Conductors and Starters Union announce its annual picnic for Saturday this week.
Tonight is souvenir night at Chester Park dance hall with free souvenirs. Friday Prof Scott begins a prize waltz series awarding silver medals to the winning couple. A season ending dancing tournament will restrict entrants to medal holders with 47 old medals awarded to tournament winners. Tuesday hosts racket dances with noise making devices and June 11 features a novelty dance at Cer a Wai ki ki contest with five prizes.
Fragmentary notes report a Covington funeral for Miss Alice Tansey and a car accident aftermath. Mentions include residents tied to Cincinnati, a medical convention, and donations over eight hundred dollars. Several names referenced: William King, H. Back, and others tied to West Second Street and Madison Avenue briefs.
Two brothers, Herbert and Stellman, riding a motorcycle on Pike Street collided with an automobile while avoiding a pole. Herbert was badly injured, with both brothers suffering leg injuries.
London May 31 heavy fighting on the Gallipoli peninsula reports the rout of Turkish forces. The British Admiralty notes May 26 27 operations. May 28 Turkish engineers exposed. counter attacks retake trenches. Turkish second line collapses. casualties exceed 2000 to 300 for British. French gain redoubt on left flank.
Entries for the Health Department better babies contest at Chester Park run June 15 16 and 17 will open at City Hall at 10 this morning and at the Jewish Settlement Clinton street near Central avenue at the same hour. Registration at Health Office led by Miss Mary Crowe and at the Settlement led by Mrs. Robert Senior. Stations open 10 to 4 daily and Saturdays until noon until June 10 for entries. Babies aged 6 months to 3 years eligible.
Henry Ware aged 51 and Linwood Harris aged 37, both residents of Witlow Street, were shot last night by a man identifying himself as Sam Nicholson of Witlow Street. Nicholson said his wife left him and the two men insulted her, prompting the shooting. Ware was hit in the left breast Harris in the back and hand. Nicholson was arrested by Detective Lewis.
The St. Joseph Infant Asylum at Bond Hill hosted its annual lawn fete and supper on Monday. About 135 orphan children, their guardians, pastors, and a large guest turnout enjoyed country store, dolly booth, fancy booths, and refreshments. A $25 frown prize went unclaimed as a team of servers led by Mrs. Beck provided abundant meals.
Onggehiel C. Hetherington advertising manager of H. & S. Pogue Company will address the Advertisers' Club at a Wednesday noon luncheon. Delegates to the National Advertisers' Association convention in Chicago will be chosen at a Tuesday night meeting in the Hotel Gibson.
Five hundred countrymen and admirers rose to applaud as Shel Rabinowitz known as Sholem Aleckem entered the Odd Fellows Temple hall. He read from his works amid introductions by Dr Gott har Deutsch and the audience displayed strong affection. The program included readings in English by Miss Mannheimer and musical numbers from the Hebrew Union College Choir, David Grodsky and James Heller.
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