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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1905

Page

3

Kenton County Democrats Seek End to Local Hostilities

The Kenton County Democratic Executive Committee plans a peace meeting to be followed by a five member representative committee for campaign strategy. Three members are named: Wm. A. Byrne for the McLean wing, Shelly D. Rouse for the Tracy-Simmonds faction, and W. N. Hind for the McInerney group. The remaining two seats sit undecided as negotiations continue.

Kenton County Democratic Executive Committee Wm. A. Byrne McLean Democrats Shelly D. Rouse Tracy-Simmonds W. N. Hind McInerney Geo. F. Ahlers Henry Kokeyne Barney Lemker

Robbery on crowded street car platform nets $50

Co. L. McClanahan, 65, of West Robin street Covington, was robbed of $50 by three men on a crowded La goon street car platform. He rode to Covington with the bandits, notified police, but the trio remains at large. He calls it one of the era’s most remarkable hold ups.

Covington McClanahan

Churches Unite to Help Orphans in Campbell County

Women managers of the Campbell County Protestant Orphans Home plan a June 18 feast and outing for the children. Special cars will run from Newport and other conveyances will bring visitors to the home, with multiple committees organized for reception, refreshments, stands, and tables at St. John, St. Paul, and Bellevue sites.

Campbell County Protestant Orphans’ Home Newport

Russian Japanese War Views From German Major

Major Emo Bardeleben of Frankfurt speaks to a Commercial Tribune reporter at Burnet House on the war. He predicts Japan will sue for peace, calls Russians bulldogs, and argues Rome of supply lines favors Japan and Germany while criticizing Russian leadership and the value of generals over commissaries.

Germany Russia Japan Emo Bardeleben Frankfort Burnet House Commercial Tribune Bardeleben Europe Port Arthur

Police Crack Down On Street Crap Shooters In Newport

Police chief Harry H. Deputy ordered Ward and Ray to arrest all boys and men gambling in craps on Newport streets. From 8 AM to noon ten arrests were made of George Stricker Oliver Powers Jasper Frey Frank Frend John Bemis Julius Smith Lawrence Mulcay Albert Wade and Raymond Carr. Frey a Covington resident sought leniency due to a dinner engagement. The chief pledged to purge craps shooters from the streets.

Harry H Newport Ward Ray George Stricker Oliver Powers Jasper Frey Frank Frend John

Officers Crack Down on Crap Game in Willow Run

Following Chief Shuler’s ruling to stop crap games, Patrolmen Schmeing Rothenh¢peffer Schmidt and Thornton closed in at Willow Run bottoms. They surrounded a large game and arrested John Brandage Wessel Thomas Lawrence Jacobs John Schatz Albert Ryan John Dietz and Fred Firste. They face a City Court hearing before Judge Roetken.

Shuler Schmeing Rothenh¢peffer Schmidt Thornton Willow Run John Brandage Wessel Thomas Lawrence Jacobs John Schatz Albert Ryan John Dietz Fred Firste Roetken

Newport News in Brief Remembers Fallen Comrades

Graves of William Nelson Post Newport Joe Hooker Post Dayton and Granville Moody Post Bellevue decorated at St Stephen Cemetery. Four Hundred inmates of St Boni face Orphan Asylum parade in Newport. Services at St Stephen Church with Rev William Washington and Rev Robert B Nelson. Mrs Elizabeth Vanables funeral held at Evergreen Cemetery. Thomas Baugh a mill hand died at home. funeral set for Wednesday.

William’ Nelson Newport Joe Hooker Dayton Granville Moody Bellevue St. Stephen St. Boniface Orphan Asylum St. Stephen Church William Washington Corbin (Ky St. Paul P. BE Kentucky Junior Order Daughters of America Robert B. Nelson Elizabeth Venables Evergreen Cemetery Overton Street Thomas Baugh Newport Kee Isabella

Haas Case Ties Government Goods to City House

Commissioned officers from the Twenty-seventh Infantry searched a Marion Bloom residence near Ft. Thomas. They suspected hidden Government property connected to Fred Haas, caretaker of the home, after officials seized coats and articles from a barracks area and Haas’s arrest followed by bond for him and his son Harry. Captain Seville says the items were bought from soldiers and discarded when authorities moved in.

Twenty-seventh United States Infantry Marion Bloom Ft. Thomas Frederick Haas Bloom Haas A. 8. Berry Campbell Circuit Court George Huber Fred Haas Harry Company C Twenty-seventh Infantry

Cupid Conducts Excursions Across Suspension Bridge

Excursionists visiting Cincinnati yesterday crossed the Suspension Bridge to Covington and returned home as husbands and wives. The couples listed include J. J. Moore 34 and Martha Hopper 24 of High Cliff Tennessee Frank Smith 22 Cincinnati and Glenadora Allen 21 of Washington Indiana Carl Voris 21 and Edna Wagner 21 both of Troy Ohio John T Hay 22 and Esther Rice 21 from Columbus Ohio.

Cincinnati Covington J. J. Moore Martha Hopper High Cliff Tenn Frank Smith Glenadora Allen Washington Ind Carl Voris Edna Wagner Troy John T. Hay Esther Rice Columbus

Death Ends Long Search for Alleged Freight Thefts

Newport police arrested Charles Thamer on a warrant sworn by private detectives for the C and O Railroad. He had been sought since January for breaking open a freight car and stealing twenty bars of pig iron and twenty two kegs of giant powder. The Campbell County Grand Jury indicted Alex Scheyer for purchasing stolen property, to be heard soon. The articles were found in Scheyer's second hand store on Monmouth Street.

Newport Charles Thamer i C. & O.railroad Campbell County Alex Scheyer Scheyer Monmouth Street

Glendale College Baccalaureate Opens Closing Exercises

The Glendale College closing exercises begin with Rev. George Browne delivering the baccalaureate sermon. The schedule runs through June 8 with events including a chapel recital June 6 at 8 p.m. a president's reception 9 to 11 p.m. class day Wednesday and commencement Thursday at 11 a.m. with Hon. Harry Gordon as the speaker.

Glendale College George J. Browne Harry L. Gordon Alice Kinkaid Marysville, O Margaret Elizabeth White Terre Haute Ind Nataliene Browne Wyoming

Aztec Civilization Artifacts Unearthed In Mexico City Find

Laborers digging trenches for an underground telephone cable in Cinco De Mayo street uncover clay utensils temple foundations and pottery with hieroglyphics plus Spanish coins. The artifacts likely date to Aztec conquest era and a wall suggests ruins of an older city beneath. Prof Batres seeks government approval to continue excavation.

Mexico City Telephone Company Cinco de Mayo Street Cortez Batres

Apache Not Lost In Transatlantic Cup Race

The Minnetonka reports speaking the American yacht Apache 250 miles west of the Lizard at 7 am while the Kroonland spoke her 116 miles west at 2:55 pm. The distance cited by the Minnetonka is likely mistaken.

London Minnetonka Red Star Kroonland

Daughter shoots father to protect in Illinois

Wenona Gillham, 16, shot and fatally wounded her father after he abused her and his wife intervened. The mother struck by a club, Miss Gillham retrieved a shotgun and fired twice, killing the man eighteen miles from Peoria. The girl surrendered to the sheriff.

Commercial Tribune Peoria Ill Wenona Gillham Gillham Miss Gillham

War Dept May Join Search for Cincinnati Baby

Imogene Porter the daughter of Dr. Elias H. Porter and Alice Porter remains missing. Attorneys warn of writ to compel return if the child is not produced in court. War Department promised to disclose Porter's whereabouts upon receipt of the order. Habeas corpus actions may follow to bring Imogene back to Cincinnati.

U.S. War Dept Cincinnati Alice Porter Army Imogene Elias H. Porter Porter

Kaiser Dines the Royal Betrothed at Berlin Reception

In Berlin on June 4 Emperor William and Empress Augusta Victoria hosted 540 guests including visiting princes and ministers for the wedding eve of Duchess Cecilia and Crown Prince Frederick William. Duchess Cecilia impressed guests while a torchlight procession followed. Five hundred people fainted or were injured in the heat and crowds, with 36 in serious condition.

Berlin Emperor William Empress Augusta Victoria Cecilia Frederick William William Anastasia Unter den Linden

Confederate Memorial Day Observed at Arlington

Confederate Memorial Day ceremonies took place in Arlington National Cemetery under Confederate societies of Washington with delegates from Maryland and Virginia. John Goode of Virginia gave an address praising national reunion as graves of Confederate dead were decorated by Southern Cross chapters. Presidents and Mrs. Roosevelt sent flowers and regrets at not attending in person.

Washington Arlington National Cemetery Maryland Virginia John Goode Southern Cross Confederacy Roosevelt

Sheriff Kills Prisoner in Georgia Shooting

In Rockyford Georgia on June 4 Joseph Doughtry a leading young farmer was struck in the heart and killed while in his buggy A negro woman Caroline Riddy is alleged to have fired the shot and fled Police later arrested Paul Jones as accessory to the murder While being taken to Statesboro Jones attempted to brain the sheriff with a brick the sheriff fired and killed Jones in self defense

Commercial Tribune Rockyford Joseph Doughtry Caroline Riddy Paul Jones Jones Statesboro

River Departures and Schedules in Pomeroy and Maysville

Daily and advertised river departures listed for Pomeroy and Maysville with times in the 5 to 6 p.m. range and a Saturday schedule for Memphis and Vicksburg. The Ohio River at Cincinnati stood at 13.6 feet and falling as of yesterday 6 p.m.

Flotsam and Jetsam Departures From Cincinnati Port

The port of Cincinnati recorded packet departures including The Courier to Maysville and City of Louisville to Louisville, indicating active river traffic and shipping movements.

River conditions and vessel movements across ports

Special dispatch notes river depths and weather at multiple ports including Warren OIL CITY Morgantown Pittsburgh Steubenville Wheeling Parkersburg Pt. Pleasant Gallipolis Louisville Evansville Cairo and St Louis with arrivals and departures like the Bessie Smith Virginia Tom Dodsworth City of Savannah and Stacker Lee.

Commercial Tribune Warren Oil City Morgantown Pittsburg Ohio River Davis Island Dam Steubenville Kanawha Keystons State Virginia Lorena Keystone State Zanesville Cincinnati Parkprsburg PT. Pleasant Tom Dodsworth Gallipolis Louisville Evansville Cairo Stacker Lee Memphis City of Savannah Tennesse River Fulton Upper To Binonee Tee City of Bayoneters Lee Cincin Bere Ips Ng Gover Eet St. Louis Au Nah

Alfonso Leaves Paris After Lavish Royal Visit

King Alfonso wrapped up his Paris stay with a Spanish church service a Louvre visit and witnessing Au tuille steeplechase where Canard won as 125000 spectators watched. A royal dinner at the Palace d Orsay and a grand sendoff by officials closed the day before the king departed to Cherbourg with 5000 dollars donated to Paris’ poor.

Paris Alfonso Louvre Auteuil Loubet Ambasador McCormick the Invalides London Thes Cherbourg

Roosevelt Invited to Oklahoma Statehood Convention

A letter was sent urging President Roosevelt to attend the single statehood convention in Oklahoma City on July 12.

Oklahoma City Commercial Tribune Okla Roosevelt

Ordinance 899 Lease of City Property to C H Glandorf

City of Cincinnati authorizes the Trustees of the Sinking Fund to lease a described strip of land for 17 years starting June 1 1909. The lease covers property along the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway line to the Ohio River, extending 280 feet westward from a line parallel to the Cincinnati Southern Railway bridge piers. Passed May 15 1905 by H L Gordon president of Council.

C. H. Glanorf City of Cincinnati C. H. Glandorf State of Ohio City of Cincinnati Hamilton State of Ohio Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway Cincinnati Southern Railway Ohio River H. L. Gordon Edwin Henderson

Pleasant Ridge seeks bids to issue five 25 year bonds

Pleasant Ridge Ohio will receive sealed proposals from bidders until 12 noon Wednesday June 21 1905 for five bonds totaling 2500 dollars in 500 dollar denominations numbered 649 to 653. Bonds pay 5 percent interest annually and mature 25 years from sale date. Principal and interest payable at First National Bank Cincinnati with bid security of 5 percent. Bids to be sent to Village Clerk J B Hayden. The village reserves the right to reject all bids.

Pleasant Ridge Ohio First National Bank of Cincinnati J. B. Hayden

Pittsburgh and Cincinnati Packet Line Schedule Notice

Virginia departs the wharf at Broadway foot on Tuesday June 6 at p m from E R Mauck agent No 204 Public Landing. Keystone State follows on Thursday June 8.

Pittsburg Virginia Keystone State Cincinnati Pomeroy Wheeling Broadway Ati P

Steamers Henry M Stanley and Courier Bound for Main Street Picks

The Steamers Henry M Stanley and Courier depart today from foot of Main Street at 5 p.m. with contact numbers M 1837 and 1457. Courier runs daily except Saturday at 11 p.m. from foot Main Street, contact M 1897 or 1457.

Pomeroy W.heesing Pittsburg Charleston Wee Ae Main Street Courier Foot Main

Louisville and Cincinnati Steam Line Schedules

City of Cincinnati and City of Louisville depart foot of Main street daily at 5 p m except Sunday 9 a m freight for Kentucky River accepted daily Henderson and intermediate points daily except Friday and Saturday excursions 9 a m Sundays 150 mile ride 50c telephones M 1897 and 1457

Louisville City of

Peters Lee and Rees Lee Steamers Serve Lower Ohio Line

Lower Ohio and Mississippi Lee line steamers offer Memphis and intermediate points fast freight and passenger service with cheap rates to Vicksburg and Pine Bluff. Steamer Peters Lee departs Saturday June 10 at 5 p.m. from the wharfboat foot of Broadway. Rees Lee also sails Saturday. Freight ads daily. F Ellli Supt at 204 East Front St. Main 119. Wharf boat Main 359.

Ohio Mississippi LEE Memphis Vicksburg Pine Bluff Peters Lee Broadway Rees Lee Aes F. Elli San East Front St. Main

Cincinnati and Muskingum Valley Rail Timetable Summary

Train times show routes from Central Union and Fourth Street stations including Cincinnati and Muskingum Valley, Kentucky Central, and Cincinnati Lebanon and Northern lines. Schedules list departure and arrival times for multiple connections to Lancaster Zanesville Knoxville Lexington and other points with express and accommodation services and special Sunday timetables.

Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley Pearl and Butler Streets Fourth Walnut Streets Lancaster Zanesville Kentucky Central Division Central Union Station Knoxville Lexington Bristol Lex Oxville Fourth Street Lexington Mail Butler

Bids Sought for Second Street Improvement in Cincinnati Ohio

The Board of Public Service of Cincinnati invites sealed bids to fix Second street from Lawrence to Mill by grading, curb replacement with granite, new granite crossings, and roadway resurfacing. Bids due 12 noon Monday June 2, 1906 with a $20,000 bond or certified check. Bond/check returned if rejected. contract secured if accepted. Bid forms provided on request. Board reserves right to reject all bids. May 29, 1906. GEO F HOLMES Clerk.

Board of Public Service City of Cincinnati State of Ohio Second Street Lawrence Street Mill Street Wre Board of Public Servce Geo. F. Holmes A.D Espanola Street Freeman Avenue Louisa Street Harriet Street

City of Cincinnati Sealed Bids for Borden Street Improvement

The Board of Public Service invites sealed bids for labor and materials to improve Borden Street from Brennan Avenue to Lot 86 in The King's subdivision. Bids due 12 noon June 12 1905 with a $1000 bid bond or certified check. refunds if rejected and return on contract execution. By order May 15 1905.

Bids Sought for Espanola Street Improvement Project

Sealed bids were invited by the board for grading and paving Espanola Street from Freeman Avenue to the west curb line of Louisa Street with granite blocks and related work. Bids due noon Monday June 19 1906 with a $1000 bond or certified check. Bidders must use printed forms. the board reserved the right to reject any or all bids.

Public Works Bid Notice for Street Paving 1905

Announcement of a municipal bid opening for grading curbs and brick paving on Ola Street from Louisa to Harriet with plans on file. Bidder must accompany with a performance bond or certified check. bids due June 19 1905.

Unknown heirs named in quiet title suit in Cincinnati

Caroline Wilhelmina Catherine Ort has filed a case in Hamilton County Common Pleas No 131581 against the unknown heirs of Harvey Hall and others to quiet title to thirteen feet frontage on the north side of Allison street in Cincinnati. Answer by June 24, 1905, or judgment will be entered. Bates & Meyer, Attorneys.

Harvey Hall William A. Hall Gilbert Hall Francis Hall William A. Hall, Jr Davis Hall Oliva Hall Hudson Kinsley William H. Kinsley Addison Kinsley Emma Eliza Stannard Mary Stevens Ambrose Baker Anna Baker William Edward, Baker Harvey Baker Salmon Yeomans Thos. Warmsley Wm. Warmsley Joseph Warmsley Edwin Warmsley Rhoda Dowding

Timetable fragments for Hamilton Glendale routes and trains

A dense rail timetable fragment lists departures and arrivals for multiple lines. It references Hamilton and Glendale stops, various Chicago routes, and connections via Erie, Monon, Baltimore and Ohio Southwest, and Cincinnati rail links with times spanning early morning to late evening.

Train Schedules Show City Rail Lines and Stops

A dense timetable lists departures and arrivals across Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis routes. It notes Central Union Station Fourth Street Station and various local lines with times for trains to New York Boston Chicago St Louis Indianapolis Muncie Toledo and Dayton among others.

Pennsylvania Lines Pearl and Butler Streets Fourth Abnutts Tel Philadelphia New York Columbus Pittsburg Bae Kron Cleveland Ichmond Chicago Hamilton Richmond Sandusky and Putin Bay Xenia An. It Ew York Amilton Akron Cincinnati ST. Louis Ibuilding Fourth and Vine Streets Central Union Station Third Street Central Avenue Springfield Boston Dayton New York-Boston Tédianepanie White City Night Express Terre Haute Peoria Crawfordsville Indianapolis Muncie Ft. Wayne Connersville Hageretown Harrison Franklin Junction Fort Middletown Sharon Middletown Toledo Detroit Seasades Breougy Cnt Cacdissicay Sandusky Aved Aus Champaign S.ess Angeteod Phi Cuececos Cose Indianapolis Express Chesapeake & Ohio RY Walnut Central Union Maysville Accom

Interurban Railway Schedules Include Lebanon and Mount Washington Routes

The Interurban Railway and Transit Company lists stop times for Depot Sycamore Fourth and Fifth Streets in Lebanon and multiple Montgomery area points with frequent service through the day. Services run every 30 minutes to 3 pm, then hourly, with late-night and Saturday night runs noted across several routes including Mt Washington Amelia Bethel and Deer Park.

Railway and Ter«Ae AE Company Sycamore Epol Lebanon Montgomery Norwood Pleasant ‘Ridge Kennedy Sivere

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