Boy Crawls to Liberty from Seventh District Police Station
John Burns nineteen allegedly squeezed through a five inch gap to escape from the Seventh District Police Station after being arrested on a loitering charge.
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1906
Page
5
John Burns nineteen allegedly squeezed through a five inch gap to escape from the Seventh District Police Station after being arrested on a loitering charge.
Three men were arrested yesterday on warrants charging cruelty to animals. The warrants were sworn by Humane Society Agent John Hammel and the accused, W. M. Shots, a lime and cement firm driver, and F. McTier, a driver for a land dealer, face hearings before Justice Fred A. Lamping this afternoon.
Edward Cinschert of 1628 Race street lost four fingers of his right hand while operating a heavy cutting machine in the shop of J. M. Robinson at 3238 Spring Grove Avenue. He was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Patrol 5 for treatment.
United States authorities arrested August Pefferman on a charge of possessing cigars on which no tax had been paid. Police recovered 20 untaxed cigars from Peffer man’s rooms during a search for other evidence.
J B Mall appealed to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals from a recent sentence after Judge Thompson denied a new trial. Mall is imprisoned in Dayton jail following the ruling.
Last night in the Auditorium the Cahn School of Expression held its graduating exercises. Two comedies were presented by Miss Eleanor Meyral Miss Blanche Dieselbourg Miss Olive Robertson and Miss Alma Marks in Gentleman Jim and A Happy Pair.
Margaret Bulmer as administratrix of Thomas Molloy filed a suit in Justice Bloom's court against the Mutual Burial Association and its President L G Gunther and Secretary James Gunther for ten dollars alleged as a policy due on Molloy's death.
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals convenes this morning for the June session. Judge Richards of this city presides this week, then departs for Europe. Judge Cochran of Kentucky will take his place on the bench.
Steve Lederer aged 27 and David Mathis 26, employed at the Zoo, were bound over to the grand jury by Judge Lueders in Police Court on charges of grand larceny. B F Harman of Roanoke Virginia says one waiter stole his wallet containing 46 dollars from his hip pocket.
At the request of the Most Rev Arch bishop Riordan and with Archbishop Moeller’s approval the Sisters of Charity collect clothing at the Santa Maria Institute 584 West Seventh Street for San Francisco victims. Lighter garments preferred due to warm climate.
Joseph Stocker also known as Coliver Sioca, 82, a Big Four section hand, was run over by passenger train No. 4 yesterday half a mile east of Addyston where he lived. He did not hear the train due to whistle warnings and died while being transported to the City Hospital.
Coroner Cameron was notified yesterday that a Pennsylvania Railroad employee found near Woodlawn Park the clothing of Joseph Zimmerle and Carl Zach. The garments were undiscovered when the two Linwood boys were recovered from the Little Miami River last week.
Mayor Dempsey backs Chief Millikin in obtaining a department car. He sends the request to the Board of Public Safety with endorsement. Proposal calls for enough reserve officers to staff the vehicle, stationed in the First District.
Mrs Cahron Happach Rose a Virginia native widowed and living with a daughter at 758 Glenwood avenue was found dead in bed yesterday. Coroner Cameron attributed death to old age noting she had complained of weakness for days and refused a physician.
Gregory Maxim, once president of the defunct Baltic Republic, spoke to a large audience at Cosmopolitan Hall last night. He gave the inside history of the Baltic peninsula uprising and appealed for donations to sustain the movement, receiving liberal contributions.
The institute opened yesterday for the annual student work inspection from last year with exhibits to Thursday evening. Prof Shearer and the teachers oversee. Commencement exercises are set for tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock.
About twenty five Blue Hydra Club members from the University biology department depart for a two day study of fauna and flora around Tower Hill Ohio. They occupy two cottages on the Little Miami River and are chaperoned by Dr and Mrs M F Guyer.
Mrs. I. J. Stephenson of 687 South Crescent Place stepped from a carriage on Fourth Street opposite Hammond Street to leave a handbag behind containing $2 in cash and a $25 item according to a local report.
A woman reported theft of a turquoise ring set with twenty three diamonds valued at 1000 dollars a large solitaire diamond a plain gold ring and a diamond and ruby ring. She later missed the items and filed the police report.
Charles Harris a driver at 1826 Central avenue was run down by his wagon at Liberty and Elm streets. He was taken to City Hospital with a broken leg.
Mayor Dempsey meets with Hamilton County Smoke Abatement League officers and Smoke Inspector Gass to discuss proper methods for enforcing the smoke nuisance ordinance against violators.
After yesterday's extreme heat a man named Ramsey collapsed at Spring Grove and Station Avenue near 206 West Front Street in Newport. Patrol 5 responded and transported him to City Hospital for treatment.
The Old Boys' Association of the Ohio Military Institute held its annual meeting and reception at the school last night. Comprised of Cincinnati's prominent business men, the group will host a reception by the Commandment and Class of '06 this evening followed by the annual dance in the gymnasium.
Norris Broadus of Linwood swore out a warrant yesterday for Edward McMillan alias Fisher charging horse stealing. McMillan allegedly worked for Broadus about a week and hitched a borrowed sorrel horse to a runabout from Hesselbrock & Rupp of Oakley. The last sighting was near Madeira, Ohio, where he fed the horse.
At a Fifth Ward Democratic Club meeting in Willenborg's Hall last night a plan was approved to give young men a role in arranging an entertainment for members. The committee includes Louis Kirsch as chairman John C Hoffmann Charles Kassellman John F Rowe and H Kotter. An active ward organization is to be created under their direction.
The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday in Greater Cincinnati. Officials released the names of couples seeking marriage in Cincinnati, Indiana.
County Prosecutor H M Rulison will probe alleged Ice Trust price rises after a complaint that 15 cent per 100 pounds increases hit small consumers. He will question large grocers and may summon ice dealers before the grand jury. Judge Caldwell also named William Ruehrwein as Assistant Probation Officer of the Juvenile Court.
Nineteen new typhoid cases were reported to the Health Department as concerns rise over river water believed contaminated by sewage. Health Officer S. E. Allen explains the difference between colon bacillus and bacillus typhosus and urges boiling water and sanitation measures to prevent an epidemic. Several physicians weigh in on sources from streets to river contamination, stressing cleanliness and hygiene.
Delegates at the ninth annual American Gastro-Enterological Association meeting hear Dr. H W Bettmann of Cincinnati urge cooperation between surgeons and internists in gastric surgery development. He calls for three guiding factors: prognosis, immediate surgical result, and ultimate outcome. President McMurtry presides as AMA delegates review pure food and packing industry inspections.
Judges Hoffheimer Ferris and Hosea heard the case of nine Lincoln Club directors suing thirty former directors to recover money paid on notes to Market National Bank. The 1896 loan to cover fuel and bills totals 1600 with 875 added in 1897. Nine endorsers now pursue reimbursement as Fusion Republicans held power. The court also heard motions on bail for Fred Geiger and a misdeed trial in a separate matter. A separate filing by W Rogers questions the validity of a Norwood oiling ordinance.
Chas F. Baker, 25, claimed six men assaulted him in Henry Scheuerman's saloon. Baker was brought to Dr W O C Harding by Marshal Ed Haines. He suffered severe injuries including a damaged eye, facial gashes, scalp wounds, and a mashed lip. The doctor attributed the wounds to heavy boot heels.
John Schwab aged 29 of 2203 Loth street and Grant Conover aged 27 of 2106 West Sixth street fell fifty feet from a scaffold at the rear of 1310 Main street yesterday afternoon. One end rope broke sending them to the ground. They were taken to City Hospital with severe injuries including head lacerations, skull fracture, internal injuries, and a sprained back. Schwab also suffered a fractured skull base and bruising. Conover had an ankle fracture and internal injuries.
Thomas Carter held at Columbus Penitentiary since 1896 has been pardoned by Governor Pattison. He was convicted in this city for shooting George Hitzgler a Sixth street saloonkeeper.
Henry Wellsworth, 40, found unconscious near a stable stall at Clifton Springs Distillery. Patrol officers prepared to take him to the Morgue after a presumed fatal collapse from a likely kick. Dr. Osmond revived him with artificial respiration and he was moved to a hospital ward.
The excerpt lists individuals with residences and ages including Roy P Hixson of Leesburg Ohio. Margaret C Kramer of Columbus Ohio. Mabel C. etc. Covington and Latonia entries show names such as Marie E Pacebibiician and Mary G Richmann tied to Covington. The fragmentary text points to a directory or notice of residents with locations in Ohio and Kentucky.
Mrs. Bridget Fleming a 52 year old resident of 749 West Sixth street died yesterday at her home from burns received while burning waste paper she had gathered Sunday morning. Her daughter heard a scream and found her in flames. Miss Fleming wrapped a rug around her mother to smother the blaze and Dr Maloney attended her injuries.
David Simon a 15 year old messenger for Julius Baer florist is under arrest in Camp Washington charged with petit larceny. Police allege he stole 10.90 from two wedding guests Mrs. Kraus and her daughter Miss Carrie Kraus while visiting Edward Ohm for his wedding at 2934 Sidney avenue. Detectives Heustlein and Pflug say he admitted taking the pocketbooks.
Obituaries announce Fannie Goodwin Bates of Riverton Ky dies at her daughter’s home in Madison Road and Magizzie Schroder death at Bellevue Ky. Rose Cahron H. Bates 1816 90 years old. burial list includes Jenk ins and Maloney and many others. permits list multiple deaths with causes such as cholera meningitis nephritis and heart disease. inquest pending for Hilda 4 is listed.
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