Playmates Die Under Trolley Car Wheels
Two children named Willie Whitehead and Agnes Ridge were crushed under a trolley car, reporting details describe a fatal accident and identify the young victims.
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1909
Page
10
Two children named Willie Whitehead and Agnes Ridge were crushed under a trolley car, reporting details describe a fatal accident and identify the young victims.
William I F Ballard motorman in the Highland avenue coasting crash that killed Willie Whitehead and Agnes Ridge was arraigned in police court and the case continued to June 15 for coroner’s inquest results. Funeral plans move ahead for Whitehead, Ridge to Waynesville, and Davenport, Iowa. Coroner Coe begins inquest today.
Leopold Stokovski departs for New York after closing contracts with Cincinnati musicians. He praises the brasses secured and notes strings are a strong element here. He expects arrival Sunday and a Cleveland interview with a musician, aiming for an organized orchestra by next Wednesday.
Plans filed with Commissioner George L. Kuhlman for a $65,000 vaudeville theater on Vine Street at Lippincott alley. The 75 by 137 foot site of the former Vine Street Congregational church will hold 1200 with side exits. Architect Lee De Camp represents United Theater Company with Sullivan and Conesdine and Tim Sullivan of New York backing the project.
The last class under the old building is announced by Prof John Shearer with June 10 exercises in Greenwood hall. Notables include President Charles Dabney of Cincinnati University and a long list of graduates across art physics architecture and engineering programs. Cincinnati area transit plans and civic benefits accompany the notice.
Chief Engineer Benzenberg responded to the National Underwriters report at the board meeting. He criticized critics on pipeline additions and reinforced Eden park protections, while approving other recommendations. Bids from Cincinnati Coal and Coke for 95 000 and 45 000 bushels were opened. August Herrmann abstained from voting as chair. Dr W L Bradberger complained of engine vibration affecting his home. officials noted rail vibrations may be more disruptive. No action was taken on the communication.
Francis Wilson, arrested after a chase with Traffic Officer Leuch itenberg, was found insane and committed to Longview asylum by Judge Bode who then dismissed the case. A separate warrant by Mabley & Carew accuses Wilson of stealing three handbags from the firm. Judge Ferris noted Wilson’s commitment followed a physician committee's report to his family.
The first annual field day for the Eleventh District school will be held at the Zoological Garden grounds on June 11 at 2 oclock. The event marks the start of a yearly affair to involve all city schools. Students have trained for weeks and a list of events includes relays races dashes broad jumps a potato race tug of war and more.
Under the Spotless Town Business Men's league Greater Spotless Town plans an Annexation Day on Sunday June 13. An all day concert by the Spotless Town Symphony Orchestra and a free amateur vaudeville performance will be held. Civic and military parades, sales and oratory are also on the program with notable figures promised to attend.
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