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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1906
Page
5
Colonel J H Woodard known as Jayhawker in Madisonville used a garden hose to douse a blaze on a B and O freight car near Oakley. The car carried household goods and the roof burned before Woodard's quick action. firemen arrived to finish the job. The freight was not stopped until it halted near his home.
Mrs. W. F. Griess of Clay Center Nebraska writes that regular use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured a diseased scalp dandruff and hair loss. She states hair reached six inches and grew to waist length in two months, with no itching or dandruff after five years.
The advertisement extols Cuticura products as essential for newborn and child skin care including prevention of eczema rashes itchings and chafings. It highlights soap ointment and a skin book while touting antiseptic uses for nursery and toilet purposes.
Afri can explorer Royal Geographical Society member Royal Amhurst, in Cincinnati, recounts four and a half years of peril across Africa and the Nile, including a near fatal lion attack and discovery of a forest pigmy race and buried city. He was fleeced for $8 by a Cincinnati man while arranging a fishing trip.
Henry Kaiser aged 50 of 1651 Knox street was struck by a south bound passenger train at the B. and O. S. W. crossing at Harrison avenue as the gates were lowering. He died thirty minutes later at City Hospital from a crushed skull. Kaiser was married and a member of Stone Masons Union No. 53.
A nameless woman, claiming to be Tillie Miller, is held at the Place of Detention on a safekeeping charge. Patrolman Gerwe found her wandering Lipapincott alley at dusk. She is described as elderly, penniless, and incoherent about her identity.
The new parochial school of St. Aloysius Church at Delhi was dedicated with elaborate ceremonies yesterday afternoon. A large congregation attended, including most of the local Catholic clergy. Archbishop Moeller officiated with Father Schengers of St. Aloysius parish. An excellent musical service followed, and visiting clergy were entertained by Father Schengers.
Henry A. Smith of Washington D C arrived in the city last night to recruit laborers and other workmen for the Panama Canal Commission. He is registered at the Lackman Hotel and is identified as the brother of Jackson Smith, Chief Engineer of the canal.
Bernard Gerwe, 30, of 1562 Tremont street, was beaten by three men on his way home near Hunt and Sycamore streets. He suffered cuts and bruises to head and face and was taken to City Hospital. no money was taken. Rheumatism relief advertised by Elmer Amend.
Gregory Maxim Russian exile known for leading Baltic republic efforts will speak at Cosmopolitan Hall tonight under Cincinnati Russian Literary Club auspices. Dr Boris Bogen of United Jewish Charities will host. Maxim seeks funds to aid oppressed Russians amid reports of kidnapping.
United States Marshal Vivian J. Fagin is to testify in Justice Smedes court this afternoon defending his reputation against a criminal libel suit by Fagin against Harry J. Peet and Theodore Zumstein. The case nears its end with anticipated developments as witnesses prepare to be examined and cross examined.
The Fowler Committee presented the December 31 1905 balance sheet for New York Life Insurance Company. Accountants Haskins Sells and Price Waterhouse & Co. verified assets and liabilities, showing a available balance for dividends and contingencies over 64 million dollars after adding 7.2 million. They found assets intact and worth more than the company claimed, supporting conservative earlier statements and signaling stability to policy holders.
Dr. Fred Addison and neighbors searched the area for El sie Addison after she disappeared from 809 Central avenue. A surprising discovery followed when Elsie was found inside a large ice box in the kitchen surrounded by banana remains.
An apparently 60 year old well dressed man suddenly collapsed on the sidewalk at Seventh and Vine yesterday morning. Bystanders moved him to a drug store then Patrol 1 took him to City Hospital where he remained unconscious and is believed to be dying. A card reading E. W. Carnsalles of 415 Plum Street was found, but the man could not be identified.
Anton Pechtold 29 of 298 West McMicken avenue clashed with Patrolman Dixon on Mohawk Bridge while reciting Hamlet. Officers Seidholtz and Dixon intervened after an unsuccessful attempt to prove he was the better man. He was taken to City Hospital and charged with disorderly conduct.
The Ohio Wesleyan University alumni living near Cincinnati will gather for the annual luncheon at the Business Men's Club on Wednesday June 13. Prof Stevenson from Delaware will attend along with Cincinnati Alumni Association officials F B Dyer and William M Fridmar who seek to reach all local alumni. The June lunch has become a yearly event and is expected to be highly successful.
Mayor Dempsey rested after a busy week of officiating at school and college commencements. He will formally open the St Michael’s Church bazaar this evening, with the sale operating for ten days excluding Sunday.
Old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain with claims it soothes gums, cures wind colic and diarrhoea, priced at 25 cents per bottle.
Night watchman John Conlon, 32, fell from the steamboat Courier as it lay moored at the foot of Sycamore street at 10 50 last night. The splash drew nearby boatmen who offered aid but he sank before help could reach him. Conlon had long served as watchman aboard the Courier.
A large crowd gathered at Eden Park yesterday afternoon for a band concert. Soloist Joseph Loeb ker played several cornet solos to hearty applause. The program mixed popular pieces with classics including selections from Tannhauser and Faust.
After twenty four hours of agony 4% year old Hilda Corte died at her home 1054 Wilstach street. While mother prepared a bath a kettle of boiling water overturned scalding the child. A physician tried to save her but she died yesterday afternoon. Coroner Cameron was notified.
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