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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1908

Page

7

Bowling Oriental Tourney Results On Oriental Alleys

The record shows team scores and individual marks from the Oriental alleys meet. Names such as Grandfeld and Leisenba appear with totals around 900, and several bowlers posted high games in the mid to high 160s and 180s, with overall team totals listed.

Fuhr Mnes Cos Eccosce Grandfeld Os Ross Eniss S. Chonchilg Wees Oop Kampt Swevese Aalite Totadachees Heckee Meggeeees

Ohio Military Institute field meet crowns Franks champion

Earl Franks of Northside wins the field championship with 35 points at the eighteenth annual Ohio Military Institute meet in College Hill. Raymond Littell of Cincinnati places second with 30 points as Franks sets new school records in long jumping and hurdling and equals the 100-yard dash mark.

Ohio Military Institute College Hill Morris Isaacs Earl Franks Northside Raymond Littell Cincinnati Franks Littell The Flower School Phillips Lambert Timberlake Simpkinson Isaacs Chirch and Lambert Harmon

New York Athletes Set Quick 440 Yard Hurdle Pace

Nearly 10 000 spectators watched Charles Bacon of the New York Athletic Club run a fast 440 yard hurdle yesterday. He knocked down three barriers and his one minute flat could be a world record, surpassing J T Maloney’s 1 08 3 5 from Buffalo seven years prior.

New York Charles Bacon New York Athletic Club Bacon J. T. Maloney Buffalo

Senate delays Bettmann 3 name in recess confirmation

President Roosevelt announced recess appointments including Oscar R. Handley and John B E for district judge posts in Alabama and Ohio amid fifty unconfirmed nominations. Bernhard Bettmann of Cincinnati was named Internal Revenue Collector for Ohio's First District. Milton Dwight Purdy was noted as doomed for Minnesota judgeship. Also named were J Frank Taylor as Louisville customs surveyor and Paul Nash as Consul General at Budapest.

Washington Roosevelt Oscar R. Handley United States Alabama John BE Ohio Senate Bernhard Bettmann Cincinnati Internal Revenue Z. Lewis Dalby Newton’ Dwight Purdy District of Minnesota Nathan H. Alexander General Landoffice Montgomery Ala Robert S. Sharp District of Tennessee Clarence 8 Hobart New Orleans Milton Dwight Purdy District of Minnesota Purdy Nelson White House Capitol Kittredge J. Frank Taylor Louisville Paul Nash New York Budapest Hungary

Kentucky Sheriff Sworn In By Christian County Judge

In Hopkinsville Kentucky Judge Thomas P Cook swore in Sheriff and deputies after overruling defense objections The judge warned against perjury and emphasized the strength of the law against Ku Klux Klans and related violations in the wake of the circuit court session.

Commercial Tribune Hopkinsville Christian County Thomas P. Cook Cook Renshaw Smith E Cook

Howe's Pictures At The Lyric Draw Crowds In Cold Weather

Lyman H Howe's two hour exhibition at the Lyric drew packed crowds despite cold weather. The program tours Palestine Scotland England France and Copenhagen fire scene and wildlife studies plus a clever elephant routine with Hatnee at the Zoological Gardens. The bill includes The Four Dancing Harrises and moving pictures with improved audience interest as snow threatens.

Howe the Lyric Chester Lyman H Howe Palestine Scotland England France Copenhagen Africa Montague Harrises Prof. Braun

Walsh sisters pursue nursing careers amid family stance

A trio of Walsh sisters from Cincinnati, Adelaide Vivian and Dorothy, vow to follow nursing paths as Adelaide Walsh graduates from Mercy Hospital Training School. The family faces social opposition while Dorothy plans to join the same calling. An Ohio ordinance outlines payment and bond details for Harrison Avenue improvements.

Commercial Tribune Chicago Ill Adelaide Vivien Walsh James Walsh Southern Indiana Railroad Adelaide Walsh Mercy Hospital Training School Dorothy Walsh Adelaide Mary Walsh Mercy Hospital Northwestern University Vivien

Gracious Francelia Stumbles at Park Gate

A handsome stout woman described as Mrs. Francelia faced a gate dilemma at the park. She could not squeeze through the wicker turnstile and was directed to the carriage gate. Despite the mishap, witnesses note her grace on stage and her actual weight said to be 220 pounds.

Chester Francelia

Kemp's Wild West at Lagoon Draws Noted Crowd

Kemp's Wild West show at Lagoon attracts steady interest despite cold Monday weather. Organizers expect larger crowds as temperatures rise. The act has proven its value and momentum may grow with warmer days.

Lagoon

Fighting Flames at Popular Prices at Coney Island

The Darktown Fire Brigade will parade through downtown streets next Saturday evening as part of a burlesque show at the river park. Billy Kersands will appear as Fire Marshal leading the company with a mule driven rural patrol wagon and old fashioned engine. Manager Charles Harkinson sets popular prices for the engagement.

Coney Management Darktown Fire Brigade Coney Island Billy Kersands Hig Company River Park Charles Harkinson

New Chicago Theater Opens

The Princess Theater in Chicago opened with the musical A Stubborn Cinderella by Will M. Hough and Frank R. Adams with Jose Howard’s music. The Clark street venue, built by Mort H. Singer, features modern safety and ventilation, concrete steel and marble, two exits and four tunnels. Cast includes John Barrymore, Sally Fisher, Alice Dovey, and Robert Hartington.

Chicago Princess Theater Will M. Hough Frank R. Adams Jose Howard Clark Street Jackson Boulevard Mort H. Singer la Salle Theater University of Chicago Coronado Beach California John Barrymore Sally Fisher Alice Dovey Robert Hartington

Queen City Beach Opens Sunday

The Queen City Beach will open on Sunday under Manager Kroger at Bellevue beach. Despite a chilly talk about swimming, warmer days ahead are expected to bring large crowds to one of the country’s best-equipped beaches.

Queen City Beach Kroger Bellevue Beach

Engineers Elect Assistant Chief and Grand Officers

E Corrigan of Hillsboro Texas named Assistant Grand Chief to end a deadlock at the Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad Locomotive Engineers convention. Harry Murray of San Luis Potosi elected First Assistant Engineer. J C Currie of Jersey City named Second Assistant Engineer. James Jacobs of Utica New York dies at 68 during the convention.

Columbus E. Corrigan Hillsboro Tex Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers William Ryan Harry Murray San Luis Potosi Mexico R. W. Botterell Ottawa Ontario Canada J. C. Currie Jersey City Insurance Department J. W. Welch Atlanta, Ga W. T. Christy Algiers J. F. Freenor Fond du Lac Wis BE. A. Shipley Kansas City Cleveland James Jacobs Utica N. Y New York Central Railroad Locomotive Engineers Great Southern James Farley Syracuse

Francelia Accepts $100 Challenge to Catch Torpedo

Fran Celia the strong man headlines in Chester vaudeville as he offers a $100 challenge to catch a 325 pound torpedo fired from a catapult and balanced on his shoulders. He warns challengers to insure their lives before attempting the feat amid stage repairs after missed catches.

Cincinnati Francelia Chester Free Edo Army of the Unemployed Chester

Postponement in Death Case of Beach Hargis in Jackson

A Jackson dispatch reports the Commonwealth's case against Beach Hargis was not begun in Lexington due to absent witnesses. The Sheriff admitted he forgot to summon them, though he had the summons.

Commonwealth Lexington Jackson Beach Hargis

Free Setters Quartet to sing at Columbia tonight

The Free Setters Quartet will perform at the Columbia tonight after each talking pictures show marking their first professional appearance. They previously declined a week at Ziegler’s vaudeville engagement and a summer run at the same theater. They will sing several popular songs tonight only and join the Free Letters outing at Colonel Joe Pugh’s farms in Kentucky next Saturday and Sunday.

Free Setters Columbia Ziegler Joe Pugh Kentucky

Speeding Autoists Kill In Brooklyn Crash

A touring car at fifty mph on Ocean Parkway Brooklyn crashed into a tree and rolled over. Two men were killed William Goubeaud and Thomas Nolan. Injured Victor Brandes James McKenna internal injuries and fractures. Driver John Lanyon arrested. Passenger Ernest Eggert survived. Believed steering gear failure caused the accident.

New York Ocean Parkway Brooklyn Coney Island William P. Goubeaud Thomas Nolan Victor Brandes James McKenna John Lanyon Lanyon Ernest Eggert

Delagrange Airship Falls Before Dowager Queen

French aviator Leon Delagrange demonstrated before Dowager Queen Margherita in Rome when his aeroplane fell from about six feet after eight hundred yards of flight. He escaped injury and noted the setback as part of the uncertainties of aviation. The crash was blamed on a motor problem but the craft could be repaired.

Rome Leon Delagrange Margherita M. Delagrange

Filipino Pope Hanged for Murders at Bilibid Prison

Faunstino Ablen once styled Pope of Leyte and his principal follower Rota were executed at Bilibid Prison after conviction for multiple murders. Governor General Smith refused commute. Reports say Moros on Jolo restless and one Asturia Dattos vows to kill whites and Chinese and declare war. Sentries attacked. guard doubled. settlers reportedly harassed.

Manila Faunstino Ablen Leyte Piridion Rota Bilibid Smith Jolo

Colonel Ike Braves Cold Chester for Vaudeville

Colonel Ike wore his hat in cold Chester as crowds filled the verandas and club house for vaudeville. He noted twelve people swam today and ducks left the water, yet spectators still packed the free theater with about a thousand watching the performances despite the chilly weather.

Ike Chester

Death sentences in Polish railway attack court martial

War saw court martial sentences three girls and eleven men to death for attacking a post car on the Vistula Railroad at Sokoplow last January. A bomb killed two troops and wounded ten, and robbers looted the safes after wrecking the car.

Warsaw Sokoplow Vistula

Accused Preacher Dies in Hospital After Killing Wife

The Rev. S. A. Coffman who killed his wife at the Meadowdale parsonage two weeks ago died in City Hospital Fairmont from nervous collapse. He was to face murder charges in court this week and is believed mentally deranged. Last week he became violent and was placed in a padded cell after a struggle. He refused to eat for three days.

Fairmont W. Va S. A. Coffman Meadowdale Parsonage

City to sewer Dirr and Waverly avenues in 1908 plan

City council approves sewer improvements on Dirr street from Dreman avenue to Elmore street and on Waverly avenue area from Pinetree street to Blaine road along with other streets under a 1908 plan. The resolution outlines estimated costs 2000.40 and 14017.00 with 98 and 73 percent financing brackets and 30 day cash payment terms.

Dirr Street Dreman Avenue Elmore Street City of Cincinnati State of Ohio Dremnan Avenue Pne Waverly Avenue Pinetree Street Blaine Road Knox Street Beekman Street Fairmount Avenue Quince Alley Queen City Avenue Tremont Street Bloom Street Bloom ‘Street

Hamilton Completes Annual School Enumeration

The Hamilton city school census totals 9,727 children an increase of 700 from last year with 4,898 girls and 4,828 boys. The Second Ward has 1,958 pupils, and the city’s population is estimated at 38,943.

Commercial Tribune Hamilton Chilren Hamlton

Cincinnati Ordinance Prohibits Dumping on City Property

Ordinance No 587 enacts a ban on dumping dirt or refuse on city owned or leased property within the Baymiller street to Front street area along the Ohio River. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines up to 5 dollars for the first offense and 25 dollars for subsequent offenses, effective at the earliest legal date.

Baymiller Street Fifth Street Ohio River Front Street City of Cincinnati State of Ohio John Galvin Edwin Henderson

Hamilton Board of Review Organized in Ohio Town

The Hamilton Board of Review was organized and began work today in Hamilton Ohio. J E Lohmann was elected president and Deputy Auditor Crawford Clerk. A J Lewis and John Fischer joined as other board members.

Commercial Tribune Hamilton Hamilton Board of Review J. E. Lohmann Crawford A. J. Lewis John Fischer

Water Works bids sought for City of Cincinnati pipes and valves

The Commissioners of Water Works of Cincinnati invite sealed bids by June 16 1908 for laying 16 inch cast iron main about 8 linear feet along Queen City avenue and Quebec road with related work to extend and improve water distribution. Plans and specs available at the Chief Engineer’s office. A 1000 bond or equivalent cash security required. Right to reject bids reserved. AUG Herrmann President Elmer G. Prior Clerk.

SBA Board of Trustees Commisers of Water Works City of Cincinnati Ohio Queen City Avenue Shadwell Street Aun Road Quebec Road Hamilton Commissioners of Water Works Aug. Herrmann Elmer G. Prtor

Sealed Proposals for Cincinnati Water Works Cast Iron Pipe

The Commissioners of Water Works of Cincinnati Ohio invite sealed bids for manufacture furnishing and delivery of cast iron pipe and special castings for the water distribution extension. Bids due June 2 1908 at noon. Plans specifications and forms available from Chief Engineer. Bids opened June 2 1908 at 12 PM. Bond options and bid terms specified. board may reject all bids.

Cincinnati Ohio Board of Trustees Commissioners of Water Works City of Hamilton County Commissioners O Water Works Aug. Herrmann Elmer G. Prior

Sealed bids for Moc Millan street paving in Cincinnati

The Board of Public Service invites sealed bids by June 9 1908 for asphalt resurfacing Moc Millan street from May to Gilbert with granite blocks curb gutter and drainage work. Each bid must include full bidder names and a $2000 bond or certified check. Bids may be rejected at any time. By order May 25 JOHN J. WENNER Clerk

Harrison Avenue City of Cincinnati Board of Public Service Special Improvement Fund John Galvin Edwin Henderson Iccscociise Cinccinnati Second Ward Evanstone State of Ohio M. C City of Cincinnati Evanston MocMillan Street May Street Gilbert Avenue John J. Wenner Clerit

Public Works Bid For McMillan Street Improvement

The Board of Public Service accepts bids for improving McMillan Street from Ohio Avenue to West Clifton Avenue with grading granite curbs and wood block paving. A $3000 bond is required, bid forms on file, and the board reserves the right to reject any bid. contract execution pending. JOHN J. WENNER, Clerk.

Harrison Avenue Railroad Queen City Cincinnati Ohio Harrison Arane H. and D. Railroad Queen City Avenue Board of Public Service

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Oriental Tourney Bettmann Cincinnation Judge Cook Colonel Martin's Beach Coney Sunday Howe’s Lyric Hatnee J. W. B. Scarborough Zoological Gardens Zoo Sol Stephen Scarborough Sol Stephan Stephan Colerain Avenue Marine Street Marquis Street Train Avenue Palmer Inlets Ulgards Brotherhood’s Insurance Department Hargis Free Setters’ Quartet Aeronaut Moréson Island Rev. S. A. Coffman Cath Es Cis Eee Pere Steere Asia Ous Ccus Tees Dan Gee Cece Deints Psaccontunss Hamilton Board Lohmann Legal Advertisement Board of Trustees, “Commissioners 4 Water Works Cincinnati, Olio Con Board of Trustees, “Commissioners of Water Works McMillan Street Ohio Avenue Clifton Avenue
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