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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1901
Page
3
The ad urges readers to abandon house insurance and buy clothing insurance due to chemical exposure from laundry. It promotes Ivory Soap as protection and notes the soap floats as a selling point. It frames the premium as a small cost for safeguarding delicate items with Ivory Soap.
The article traces long standing factional fights within Kenton County Democratic circles from Goebel’s era to present contests. Rhinock and Gooch emerge as rival leaders with rival blocs and external Ohio supporters. The June 29 fireworks reference signals an escalating political skirmish likely to reshape local power.
Russell Taylor eighteen and Thomas Watkins fourteen were detained in Covington Jail early yesterday after attempting to cross the Covington Newport Bridge. They claimed to have run away from Portsmouth Colorado their intended to see the country. Patrolmen Feeney and Stein delivered them to jail until their parents arrive to take them home.
Covington PF Kirk aged 66 died yesterday at his home 7 Toast Fourth street. Mrs Elizabeth Weithoff transferred from St Elizabeths Hospital to her home 87 Byrd street. Her condition worsened and she wished to pass her last moments among her ioes. Harry Ludbeck jailed for drunkenness by Officer Riemeyer yesterday afternoon. The infant son of Matthew Hobson died at the family residence 601 Garrard vicar. Richard Lyons and John Smith arrested by Officer Thornton for disturbing Central Garden. Thornton sustained a nose injury but arrested the pair. They face Pence today on drunkenness orderly conduct and resisting officers charges. Funeral of Mrs Lydia Dye to be held at the Rosedale home this afternoon at o clock.
Morning ceremony marks the start of a new school building at Eighteenth and Holman streets. The project fills a long felt need for the southwestern part of the city and honors John Sheridan for his work on the Board of Education.
Janie Pugh 45 of Lancaster Ohio wed in Covington Kentucky yesterday by Squire Wheeler at Garrard Avenue residence. Rors E Lancaster Ohio and Ada L Pixley Browns Illinois married by Rev J W Mitchell at his Scott Street home.
John FE Groom and Mattie Wright, both of Columbus, were married yesterday at the Daly residence in Newport West Fifth street by Squire M. J. Donelan. Alvin Wells and Clara Larck, both of Cincinnati, also wed in Newport yesterday, according to local wedding notices.
The remains Ottie Hester his wife and child will be laid to rest in St Marys Cemetery Covington after a funeral at their home at Third and Western avenue The bodies will be placed in separate caskets but buried together in one grave Funeral services start at 9 o clock and a white hearse will carry the child to the cemetery followed by the mother and father in black hearses
Frederic Federie and Martha Seaman wed in College Hall after an agnostic Sunday school ceremony conducted by Squire Roebling. The vows omit traditional religious sanction and stress mutual support, frugality, and education for their future children.
Washington June 2 The romance of Captain John Bragg aged 70 of Virginia and Miss Betty Proctor 60 ended in marriage at the home of Frank M Bristol pastor of the Presidents church. They married after a long wait and years apart with Bragg previously widowed twice and Proctor owner of Green View estate Kin George County.
Democratic County Executive Committee members in the 83rd District covering Bellevue Dayton and parts of Campbell County meet in Alexandria at 10 AM to elect a new chair and arrange primaries for county offices including magistrates. Sheriff Miller is named as a possible chair candidate amid broader party rifts with Newport city members.
Preparations for the G A R encampment Department of Kentucky begin at Covington tomorrow with officers and visitors arriving. The Arrangement Committees seek quarters for guests and private residents may offer lodging. Department commander General L M Drye and staff travel to the Latonia Hotel after a 4 p m arrival. events start at Odd Fellows Hall at 9 a m Tuesday with officer reports and a reception.
The Joe Hooker Post and Granville Moody Post of G A R held a memorial service at St Francis Cemetery yesterday afternoon. The parade began at 2 p.m. from the I O O F Building with St Francis School children leading the procession and flower girls helping to decorate graves. The mayor city officials and G A R members followed. Father Schmidt was the orator with other prominent speakers. A large crowd attended and stayed long after the services.
A Williams town resident took a valise containing clothing belonging to Otto Walden of Rutland Ky at the Southern Depot last night. Walden had sent for whisky and returned to find his bag missing. Telegrams urged the train conductor to detain the thief.
Newport and Covington Bridge stockholders meet to elect directors with stock owned by the two cities. Covington chooses Nolan and Ruh via proxies. Newport Mayor Nelson bars the General Council from voting and aims to select preferred men. The dispute spills into calling a janitor election for the new public building and salary disputes.
The Bond Lodge of O O F with Bellevue Lodge 149 assisted in a memorial service at St John’s Church. Rev Rollo preached a men’s sermon to a large crowd.
Miss Callimore a former India missionary of six years addressed Calvary M E Church in Bellevue last evening at 7 45. She will speak before the W F M S next Tuesday afternoon. The Bellevues defeated the Hillsides 8 to 6 in Taylor Bottoms yesterday in an exciting baseball game.
The Pope's Jubilee took place yesterday at the Church of the Immaculate Conception Newport with a congregation visit to Corpus Christi and St. Stephen's churches. Elmer Parker was arrested yesterday by patrolmen Tocher and Stapleton charged with being drunk and disorderly.
June 2 reports show vessels arriving at New York and Liverpool from Queenstown Genoa Naples and Cherbourg. Ships listed include Etruria Grosser Kurfurst Pennland Philadelphia State of Nebraska and Trove with arrivals at various ports and sailings to New York Havre Antwerp Glasgow and Liverpool.
Bromley Secretary W E B Pettit reports school finances close with receipts 1201.31 expenses 1022. asian total resources 262.75. F H Diehm of Dayton died yesterday at the German formed Virus. Mr and Mrs Ora Cranor of Shelby arrival of Sues charges and fam removed to Pike. Fred Kirmse is Guite at his home in Payee. Prof and Mrs Charles Camm of Pike.
Newport minister Rev J A Colledge led services at the association hall with a talk on Our Aim in Life. He spoke of labor and nobility of purpose while praising a friend and a girl who sang before the address. Services are held Sundays at 4 kk.
The California State government plans to buy a redwood grove in Santa Cruz County with a $250000 allocation to create a show place. It notes similar forests in San Mateo and regions north of San Francisco Bay face destruction and urges immediate action to prevent loss of these unique trees.
Big street parade to open the Robinson Circus season at Kellogg lot Columbia Cincinnati this afternoon weather permitting. The show highlights Dion Cato Rita Redmond Tuxedo Ladies Band and Garetta trained birds with a strong vaudeville lineup and a patriotic finale.
Weather shifted from sun to rain and hail as crowds enjoyed the island’s amusements. The United Singers, band concerts, vaudeville acts, and Prof Shedman’s performing dogs drew steady crowds despite a mid day storm and a chaotic run to shelter aboard the Island Queen.
Chester Park drew a vast crowd yesterday with fine weather and wide attractions. Park facilities were taxed as visitors used the cave of the winds and the Alpine slide amid orderly, eager lines and anticipation of a record season.
Afternoon and evening concerts at the Zoological Garden drew over 15 000 attendees. Sig Liberati received enthusiastic recall for pieces including Old Kentucky Home Dixie and Nearer My God to Thee. The Zoo Clubhouse March by Gus W Bernard was a hit and repeats tonight. New arrivals include a South Sea bear Mexican wild hogs and a large African baboon placed in open quarters.
Coney Island remains a top dance destination with a premier pavilion and improved nightly organization. A master of ceremonies will oversee events each evening except Saturday, with Prof. Bagby on Tuesday and Friday, Prof. Coates on Thursday or Friday, and Miss Belle Reeves in charge Monday and Wednesday. Last Wednesday Miss Reeves brought 200 pupils for an enjoyable evening of dancing.
Renowned actor and playwright James A. Herne died in New York today from acute bronchitis and pneumonia after an eight week illness. Born February 1 1848 in Troy New York he rose to prominence with American dramas including Margaret Fleming He was accompanied by his wife three daughters and a young son at his death cremation is planned with funeral details pending.
When the Theatrical Business Men's Club formed, Nat Goodwin was put up for election. Actors were not eligible, but Goodwin was unanimously chosen as he also serves as his own manager. A member notified him the club elected him with one objection, his acting.
Mrs Thomas Power O Connor wrote a clever comedy produced at Queen Street Theatre in London. Miss Kitty Cheatham returned to the London stage as the heroine, playing a vulgar American who wins an English Duke. The author was urged onstage, and Mrs O Connor pleaded for critics to support her new career as playwright.
London theater news notes Charles Frohman has cast Irene Van Brugh as leading lady at the Duke of York's Theatre for two years. He has contracted Pinero to write a play to be produced in America by Maude Adams after her J M Barrie project, with Van Brugh handling the London production. Frohman plans a brief return to New York before a longer London stay. Annie R is new Parker play, set for America then London.
Sig.ge Fina and his military band, famed for performing at the Zoological Garden, will arrange with school principals hosting garden outings to have the band play child friendly selections. With hundreds of children present at each event, the feature is expected to attract many attendees.
Money advanced for salaries with good character at much lower cost and embarrassment. We also buy notes and collateral of all kinds with no preliminary charges. Rooms 419-420 Union Trust Company Building Fourth and Walnut. Also cash loans on salaries without secure business confidential. Salary Loan Association Room 4H Carew Building Fifth and Vine.
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