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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1902

Page

3

Rostand Denies Plagiarism Over Cyrano Claim

World theater notes report Edmond Rostand dismissing claims that his Cyrano de Bergerac plagiarized Gross's The Merchant Prince of Cornville. Rostand argues he could not read English and cites timing, noting evidence he shared a script with Coquelin a year before Cyrano premiered.

Rostand Gross Cornville M. Rostand University Club Cyrano United States Love Corpville Louvre Mr. Rostand Mr. Gross Coquelin Chicago

Ragtime concert at the Zoo features Liberati

The first season ragtime program at the Zoo promises a large crowd with Signor Liberati presenting Oriental ragtime pieces never before heard in Cincinnati. He will perform solos with Miss Cleopatra Vicini and special vocal numbers by Miss Vaides and Mons. Begue along with a Mecca Temple memory from last week.

The Zoo Signor Liberati Liberati Cincinnati Mecca Temple San Francisco Grand Central Depot Signor Iniberati Cleopatra Vicini Vaides Mons. Begue

Bathing Season Opens at Chester Park Beach

Chester Park prepares for the beach opening early next week with bathing by club members only. Warm weather has drawn larger afternoon crowds and the vaudeville show attracts two sizable audiences daily.

Chester Park

Prominent stars join Mrs. Fiske season in New York and London

Tyrone Power joins Sir Henry Irving for the forthcoming Merchant of Venice revival at the Lyceum in London, playing Bassanio. Caroline McLean and Oscar Eagle lead Cincinnati talent in Rochester stock, with Esther Lyons and Miss McLean in supporting roles. Mrs. Fiske features Divercens and Little Italy at the Manhattan, while Tess of the D Urbervilles continues to draw crowds. Blanche Bates ends her season at the Montauk Theater after 530 performances.

Tyrone Power Fred Bryton Rochester Esther Lyons Fagile Miss Mclean Mrs. Fiske Sardou Horace B. Fry Manhattan Theater New York Tess The D'Urbervilles Fifth Avenue Theater Learue Broadwa Blanche Bates Montauk Theater Brooklyn Peformance David Belas Mies Perentiv Nik Avid Belasco Blanche Forty-second Street

Belasco Theatre to Stage Blanche Bates Production Next Winter

Belasco plans a major Blanche Bates show after Mrs. Leslie Carter opens with Du Barry. The producer will not reveal the play yet but promises top production value and a stellar cast including Geo Arliss and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walcot. Other prominent actors are being approached.

Belasco Theater Leslie Carter du Barry Charles Walcot Mr. Belasco Blanche Bates

Striking Iron Workers Quieted After Citywide Walkout

Iron workers began a strike at the power building at Eighth and Sycamore streets, then on the Eighth Street Viaduct where twenty five workers demanded forty cents an hour. The men returned to work after a partial victory as contracts and council agreements were cited.

Eighth and Sycamore Streets Eighth Street C. L. Strobel &Co Chicago Building Trades Council A. A. Frey Potthoff & Frey Iron Company Commercial Tribune Walnut Street

Correcting a map for the Eighty third Ohio monument

A conference at the Grand Hotel between the Eighty third Ohio Volunteer Regiment men and Vicksburg Ohio Battle Field Commission corrected the monument site on the Vicksburg battlefield. Officials reported the new map marks the regiment’s true position during the battle and will be sent to the National commission.

Grand Hotel Eighty-third Ohio Volunteer Regiment Vicksburg Ohio Battle Field Eighty-third Vicksburg Battle Field National Association W. P. Gault Columbus Charles Hipp St. Mary's Ohio Commission F. W. Moore McComas Wm. H. Davis George Sweeny Len Latta State Commission National Commission Eighty-third Regiment

Kentucky Court Rules Primary Nominates Must Follow State Law

The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled that parties must conduct primaries under the state election statute to place nominees on the official ballot. This unique requirement, noted in the Brown versus Jefferson County Republican Committee case, overturns a Jefferson County Chancery Court decision.

Commercial Tribune Frankfort Kentucky Court of Appeals Today Kentucky John Mason Brown Republican County Executive Committee Jefferson County Jefferson Chancery Court Brown

Estimating Contest Offers 1490 Prizes and 14900 Chances

The notice describes a contest with 1490 prizes and a pool of 14900 chances. If ten participants each submit an estimate, each person has ten chances for any prize and a total of 14900 opportunities to win a share of 24000 dollars.

Prisoners Freed After Supreme Court Deming Decision

Ten inmates from the Federal penitentiary near Leavenworth have been released and given tickets home following the Supreme Court ruling in the Deming case. Among them is James Price of Franklin Kentucky. The men were volunteer soldiers convicted by court-martials of regular officers.

Leavenworth Kan United States Supreme Court Peter C. Deming Federal James Price Franklin, Ky Deming

Haywood Seminary Closes After Successful First Year

The Haywood Seminary in Maysville Kentucky ends the year with exercises at the First Presbyterian Church. Certificates are awarded and Dr B L Hobson of Chicago delivers an address on Originality and Conventionality. The first year is described as the most successful in the school’s history under Misses Hays.

Maysvilly Haywood Seminary First Presbyterian Church B. L. Hobson Chicago Hays

Commercial Tribune Subscriptions Offer Mind Clearing Notice

A cheeky solicitation urges readers to subscribe to the Commercial Tribune by sending in an estimate to settle the matter on their minds. The offer promises to remove the concern once payment is received.

the Commercial Tribune

Walnut Hills Business Club Elects New Officers

The Walnut Hills Business Club held its annual meeting with record attendance. Officers presided for the first time since election as the group debated branch library sites and endorsed Peebles Corner as optimal. A 125 member Dayton trip was planned to inspect local business operations and facilities.

Walnut Hills Business Club Drausin Wulsin Public Library Peebles Corner Howard Winslow C. L. Bowman Walter Fisher W. W. Granger George Henshaw Library Board Dayton Cash Register Soldeirs Trevor

Hotel Men's Token of Esteem for A. G. Corre

Cincinnati hotel men gathered at the Palace Hotel to honor A. G. Corre after his death. A memorial resolutions committee was formed and a floral tribute planned for the funeral. The service is set for 3 p.m. at Spring Grove Cemetery chapel with viewing at Gibson House from 10 a.m. to noon.

Palace Hotel Cincinnati Hotel Men's Association A. G. Corre Walter Maxwell E. N. Roth St. Nicholas T. J. Cullen Burnet House Wm. Cunningham Rand R. B. Mills Sterling A. J. Smith Munro Geo. Potts. Roth Potts Corre

Euchre benefit thanks donors for Baby Taylor fund

Seventy five dollars was turned in for the Baby Taylor fund from a Memorial Hall euchre event on Sixth Street. Over 200 attended with Mrs. Agnes Collins and Mrs. George Schantz leading the effort and Major Matt Day providing prizes and venues.

Margaret Matt Day George H. Thomas Post Hall F. W. Benjamin A. L. Benjamin Young & Carl the Fair Emma McElvaine

Prisoner Escapes Guardhouse in Desertion Case

John H. Murphy, imprisoned for eighteen months for desertion from Troop I, Fourth Cavalry, escaped Monday night by sawing dungeon bars. He tried to pass as paroled on Sunday. Guard searched yesterday. no trace found. Suspected confederate presence noted. Also, Judson Honeycutt, jailed for desertion from Eighth Artillery in Cuba, was released by order of President Roosevelt to see his dying father in Mars Hill N Co. Senator Pritchard commented on the release.

John H. Murphy Fourth Cavalry Judson Honeycutt Eighth Artillery Cuba Roosevelt Mars Hill N. Co Pritchard

Reversal Plea Heard in Howard Goebel Murder Appeal

In Frankfort Kentucky the Court of Appeals heard James W Howard's appeal from a life sentence for complicity in the Goebel murder. Ten days for briefs. decision due before June 21. Chief counsel Judge Thomas R Gordon argued against the verdict while Attorney T C Campbell defended it.

Commercial Tribune Frankfort James W. Howard Commonwealth Franklin Circuit’ Court Court of Appeals Howard Goebel Thomas R. Gordon Louisville T. C. Campbell Cincinnati Beckham Campbell Gordon Cantrill George Baker

Hardwood men choose Crane vice president

The Hardwood Manufacturers' Association met at the Galt House in Louisville with about fifty members present. George K. Smith outlined Southern association policy. Officers elected: President W. M. Ritter Columbus Ohio Vice President C Crane Cincinnati Treasurer F C Fischer Coal Grove Ohio Secretary Louis Doster Columbus Ohio.

Louisville Hardwood Manufacturers’ Association of the United States Galt House George K. Smith St.uis Southern Lumber Manufacturers’ Association Hardwood Manufacturers’ Association Southern Association W. M. Ritter Columbus C. Crane

Locke Buried In Night Funeral At Lexington Cemetery

Edward Locke aged 42 died in Cincinnati on Saturday and was buried at night in Lexington Cemetery lantern light. Relatives traveled from Cincinnati believing the coffin was in transit but shipment was halted then resumed arriving at 6 40 pm with no burial service.

Commercial Tribune Lexington Edward Locke Cincinnati Locke

Bellevue Announces Change in Teachers Exam Schedule

The annual examination for Belle Vue public school teachers moves from June to August. The Board of Education sets three certificate grades substitute regular and high school with minimum scores 70 75 and 85 percent. Mrs George P Lindsey of Rockwood Tenn returns home after a visit to her mother on Foote Avenue.

Bellevue Board of Education George P. Lindsey Rockwood Tenn F. Helrigel Foote Avenue

Dayton Man Leaves for McDonald Indiana Mining District

Mr. Clifford Benner of Third Avenue departed yesterday for McDonald Indiana to work in the mining district. Chief McClure orders fireworks abated before the Fourth of July within city limits. A runaway was narrowly averted yesterday morning when bombs placed on Sixth Avenue street car rails exploded.

Clifford Benner Third Avenue McDonald Ind Ely Tate McClure Sixth Avenue

Pimples and skin eruptions tied to blood cleanse claims

An ad extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy that cleanses blood to prevent pimples boils and other skin eruptions. It asserts clear skin aids social and business success and warns substitutes profit at consumers’ expense with testimonial praise from users.

Pierce Wmore Remy Cherokee Nation Ind Territoril

Court Refuses Restraining Order in Covington Bond Fight

Federal Court Judge Cochran dismisses injunction sought by Charles H Shaw receiver of Suburban Electric Light Co to block Covington from issuing 75000 for electric light plant. Case follows long dispute over 1882 Covington franchise, 1889 Kenton transfer, and 1907 expiry, with Suburban asserting ownership of original rights.

Cochran Charles H Shaw Suburban Electric Light Company Ty of Covington Covington Electric Light Comany Kenton Electric Company Covington Company Suburban Electric Company Kenton Electrie Company

Doctor Explains Elevator Accident At Woodford Flats

Dr. Charles Kearns asserts a vacuum in the water main caused Sunday noon elevator trouble, not a mechanism defect. Eight people were aboard. the car descended with safety catches gripping slides. Builder examined the elevator. Macdonald notes a delayed start due to the city water being off.

Charles Kearns Woodford Flats Macdonald Kearns Cincinnati

Injuries Threaten Life After Colerain Pike Accident

Deputy Henry Drexelius learns his uncle Joseph Drexellius of Dry Ridge Ohio was struck by a wagon team Sunday evening on Colerain pike. He suffered a broken ankle a deep head wound and internal injuries and remains unconscious.

Henry Drexelius Joseph Drexellius Dry Ridge Colerain Pike

Grand jury convenes in Kenton Circuit Court

The June grand jury met in Kenton Circuit Court with 12 members listed. Session expected short. few cases to indict. A rule issued against J Mersman and J C Droege to justify failure to turn over company books to receiver George Keefer amid claims of $500,000 misspent and asset transfer risk. Contempt rule against J H Drexilius in Lexington Real Estate case. Keefer ordered to accept settlements for Cov en Mutual Investment Company claims to liquidate Nannie Childers case.

Kenton Charles G. Alexander Clementine Hembeck John Woodyard Henry Deppenbrock Henry Hitter G. H.loebker G. T. O’maley O. J. Carpenter John J. Sawyer Fred Pieper Thomas Barrett George Fucker J. Mersman Texas and Louisiana National Oil Company John C. Droege George M. Keefer Coven Mutual Investment Company G. B. McIntyre George A. Smith Nannie Childers

Mrs. Mary A. McCollough Laid to Rest in Covington

The pioneer Covington resident, Mrs Mary A McCollough died at 317 Russell Street. She was 57 and a member of Eleventh Street M E Church for 22 years. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. She leaves four children Maggie Leonard John J McCollough Thomas McCollough and Mamie Henson. Two local marriage notices followed as Jaries Neimeyer and Elizabeth Nelmeier wed at St Aloysius, and Joseph L Holbrook and Susan Harrison married in Hamilton and Dayton respectively. Xavier William Hagen and Clara Morelli of Erlanger to marry this morning.

Mary A. McCollough Covington Russell Street Highland Cemetery McCollough Eleventh Street M. E. Church Mason County Kentucky Maggie Leonard Mike Leonard John J McCollough Thomas McCollough Mamie Henson Brookville Ind Jaries Neimeyer Elizabeth Nelmeier Cincinnati St. Aloysius Church Father Blenke Josephl. Holbrook Hamilton Susan Harrison Dayton J. W. Mitchell Xavier William Hagen Clara Morelli Erlanger Father Kolb

Fiscal Court meets. pauper claims only business handled

The Fiscal Court met yesterday in County Judge Stephens office for a brief session with pauper claims against the county the sole business. The court adjourned to meet Friday forenoon. Rumor circular at City Hall says Charles Williams of Ludlow may resign. Stephens declined comment. Auditing Committee to report at the Friday meeting.

Stephens Charles Williams Ludlow Jo Stephens Brida

Property transfers noting small payments in local land deeds

Transcriber garbled deed items show Thomas Dunn transferring eight lots to Rosa Riverman at 1 and other considerations, property described as 2% by 100 feet on Lee street north of Twelfth. Rosa Riverman to Thomas Dunn for 1605. Covington Trust Company appears to convey to Michael Troy in Lo-adoes addition to Caheows.

Thomas Dunn Rosa Riverman Lee Street Twelfth Thomas du E Covingts Trust Company Wee Elen Aant Michael Troy Lo — Adoes Caheows

Graves of Confederate Dead Decorated at Evergreen Cemetery

Newport Memorial Day services by Newport Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy with Rev. Peter Tinsley as orator. Speakers recalled Civil War memories and Jefferson Davis birth anniversary. Clergy from Newport and Frankfort Kentucky offered prayers and benediction as a quartet sang and a poet recited.

Evergreen Cemetery Newport Covington Jefferson Davis R. L.harris St.Paul's Church R. L. McCready Church of the Ascension Frankfort Miss Jones

Youth shoots father in defense of mother in Louisville

Stetson Oyler a 15 year old boy shot his father Edward A Oyler four times at the family home 1538 Haldeman avenue in Louisville at about 10 am He says his father was drunk and beating his mother When he fired he fled the scene and surrendered The father is seriously injured

Louisville Stetson Oyler Edward A. Oyler Haldeman Avenue

Newport building permit issued for four brick residences

City Clerk Frank Covall of Newport Geerge issued a permit to eter O Shaughnessy to erect four two story pressed brick houses on Maple avenue between Eighth and Ninth streets at a total cost of 14000 The Ladies Aid Society of the First Presbyterian Church plans a strawberry festival tonight in the church lecture room in Newport George Morlidge married Jessie Frothingham yesterday in Cincinnati at the bride s home on Gilbert avenue They departed for the East for a two week honeymoon.

Frank Covall Newport Geerge Eter O'Shaughnessy Maple Avenue Eighth Ninth Streets Ladies’ Aid Society The First Presbyterian Church George Morlidge Jessie Frothingham Cincinnati Gilbert Avenue Eve

Local marriages reported in Springfield and nearby towns

Names and ages of couples from Springfield Beaver Falls and Newport areas are listed with wedding details. The Hutchinson officiates two ceremonies and a 5 o'clock home ceremony for Van Luenen and Pahis is planned with a reception afterward. The bridegroom oversees a tobacco works in Newport. Remaining couple pairs include Crews and Lies of Cincinnati and Dayton respectively.

Robert J. Saum Leah Crist Springfield T. K. Hutchinson Joseph Nauer Beaver Falls Mary Dodds New Brighton Squire Hutchinson Arthur P. van Luenen Lovelahis Josephine A. Pahis Southgate Robert Harris St. Paul’s Episcopal Church E. O. Eshelby Tobacco Works Fourth and Saratoga Streets Newport Frank Crews Cincinnati Pearl Lies Dayton

Horse attached to garbage cart backs over dump

A horse pulling a Newport garbage cart driven by Harry Urke backed over the dump at the foot of Columbia street, rolling down an embankment over fifty feet. The horse suffered a severe hindquarter cut and was taken to the city stables for suturing. the steel cart remained undamaged.

Harry Urke Columbia Street Newport Eleventh Saratoga Streets

Newport Retail Clerks to Honor International President

The Retail Clerks' Union of Newport will host a reception this evening for International President Robert J. O'Brien of Buffalo NY. Abel's Hall on Monmouth Street will host with Attorney M B Kendrick delivering the address and Misses Walsh Falk and Mayme Barry participating.

Retail Clerks’ Union of Newport Robert J. O’brien Buffalo, N. Y Abel’s Hall Monmouth Street M. B. Kendrick Jennie Walsh Falk Mayme Barry

Carpenter Injured by Falling Chisel at Newport Plant

Albert Ross of Fifth avenue Dayton Kentucky employed at Veith Bros planing mills Newport was struck on the left foot by a large falling chisel. The blow cut through his shoe and nearly amputated his first second and third toes. He faces a long layoff due to the injury.

Albert Ross Fifth Avenue Dayton Veith Bros Newport Oae

Circus Court Hears Fire Department Interference Charge

Judge Hodge instructed the grand jury to focus on interference with the Fire Department during a fire and on damage to telephone and telegraph lines.

Newport Hodge

Mayor to Confirm Bardo Appointment to Water Board

Peter N. Bardo was appointed by Mayor Nelsor to fill the vacancy on the Board of Water Works Commissioners created by William Mannering's term expiration. The Alger men will confirm the appointment at their next meeting.

Peter N. Bardo Nelsor Board of Water Works Commissioners William Mannering Board of Algermen

Realty Transfer: Ware Couple Sell Lot on Second Street

W H Ware and wife transfer to Almira 8. Miller a lot on the north side of Second Street between Park Avenue and Berry Street. The parcel measures 158 feet by 158 feet and the sale price is 1953 dollars.

W. H. Ware Almira 8. Miller Second Street Park Avenue Berry Street

State Printing Supervisor reports 1901 totals in Ohio

Columbus June 3 Mark Slater State Supervisor of Public Printing filed with the Governor his report for the year ending November 15 1901. There were 1 494 980 volumes bound for the state including blank books The expenses show 42991 81 for the Breas and 43357 97 for the binding.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Mark Slater Breas Cos

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Announcement

An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It offers free sample bottles and a book, urges readers to mention the newspaper, and cites Binghamton New York as the address for orders.

Imost Kilmer Bright R. Kilmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

Bloodier Campton feud battle leaves multiple dead

Special despatch from Campton Kentucky reports a town riot between Focht Pelfrey McPherson Wright Welsh Dunnatrick Simrall Sebastian Cunningham Reffitt and Wooten Helton Tolson Becraft Grayson Bryant Noble Lunsford Tyra. Three killed outright five wounded and several believed to die. Suspects arrested with trials set for Friday June 6.

Commercial Tribune Campton Gene Focht Lexington W. P. Pelfrey William McPherson Thomas Wright Albert Welsh Theodore Dunnatrick Simrall Newton Sebastian Jacob Cunningham Daniel Reffitt Ron Wooten Hall Hollow T. J. Helton Sam Tolson Richard Tolson George Tolson George W. Becraft Alexander Grayson Hiram Bryant Washington Justice John Noble Albert Lunsford Harvey Tyra Wooten Soda Perry Breathitt Frocht Pelfrey Theodore Dunn Bert Lunsford Patrick Simrall W. PB. Pelfrey Samuel Tolson Tom Wright

Alabama Jack Pleads Guilty in Russellville Arson Case

Russellville Kentucky June 3 Alabama Jack a well known negro thief pleaded guilty to arson and robbery and was sentenced to eleven years in the State prison. John McKissick and Frank Simmons also negroes formerly jailed for arson were brought back in prison clothes to face robbery charges and were taken to Bowling Green as a mob was feared.

Commercial Tribune Russellville Alabama Jack John McKissick Frank Simmons W. L. Collns Bowlingree

Whitecaps Visit Harrodsburg for Hay Harvest Labor

At Perrysville last night whitecaps visited the home of several citizens and warned them to go to work at once or face another call. Farmers report many idlers making it hard to find hands for the hay harvest.

Commercial Tribune Harrodsburg Perrysville Whitecaps

Farm dispute ends in fatal shooting in Hopkinsville

John Reynolds, a young farmer, shot and killed a man named Jones in Hopkinsville Kentucky after censuring him for neglect of stock. Jones drew a pistol but Reynolds fired first, shooting Jones through the head.

Commercial Tribune Hopkinsville John Reynolds Jones Reynolds

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