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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1898
Page
10
New owners confront legacy damage as residents and council clash over planned repairs. The historic Main Street line, once troubled, now faces scrutiny, with community groups pressing for preservation and water infrastructure fixes.
A mass of track repairs and obstructed rails disrupted the Cincinnati Main street line from Lockland to the Zoo. Citizens blamed a money crowd and a circular from the Cincinnati Street Railway Company for plan to end service below the Zoo, with tensions rising over fare changes and Carthage terms.
Riotous crowds confronted Main Street line workers and a fire crew as Superintendent Powers attempted rail replacement. Deputy Marshal J W Devanney and Powers served an injunction on Kilgour petitioners, while villagers tore up tracks. The dispute centers on charter validity and a five cent fare to Fountain Square.
Colonel Brent Arnold, former receiver of the Main Street line, speaking at his Mt. Auburn home, says he is no longer involved officially. He notes the Carthage incident and recalls turning the line over to C. H. Kilgour at midnight Saturday, smiling at the scene and fire department actions.
The Cincinnati Technical School finishes its year with class examinations and a Thursday public exhibition. Friday evening the commencement exercises will be held in the Odeon with Hon. O. T. Corson State School Commissioner of Ohio as speaker. His address will address technical training within the modern education movement. The year closed on a high note with broader support and proud results for industrial Cincinnati.
The women of Allan Temple join Colonel Lake’s colored volunteers in supporting the regiment. Rev Townsend may accept a chaplaincy. a breakfast fund raises $5. a flag is promised. Soldiers sleep on bare floors requiring food and clothing. Mrs Marshall leads aid efforts with appeals to citizens and Colonel Lake at the Fifth Street Barracks. Drill attendance delayed by distance. a larger turnout is hoped for Tuesday night at the Armory.
The Baden Society held its annual outing and festival at Clifton Garden with hundreds of members, families, and friends. A parade from Arbeiter Hall to the gardens opened the event led by Grand Marshal Gottfried Schindekin. President George Hummel delivered the annual address and others offered brief speeches.
John Harries will organize a provisional infantry regiment tonight at the Freeman Avenue Armory. Applicants age 18 to 45 must provide two character references and attest no dependence on them. A doctor must sign a fitness certificate and each recruit must buy fatigue uniforms. No frontier obligation, but willing volunteers only.
Robert Morten colored of 1126 Foraker avenue was knocked from a Madison avenue street car after a quarrel with conductor Joseph C. Samturnette over a fare. He struck his head, suffered brain concussion, and was taken to City Hospital in an unconscious condition.
About 325 Missouri volunteers arrived yesterday from Jefferson Barracks and boarded for Chickamauga Park to join the First and Fourth Missouri Regiments. Corporal J L Ketcham of the 159th Indiana Volunteers, en route to Indianapolis to lead recruits, visited the St Nicholas in full uniform with minimal baggage. He hails from a prominent Indianapolis family involved in banking.
Joseph Ritter injured at work in the Cincinnati Barbed Wire Fence Company factory last Saturday when a bale of wire toppled onto him. He died at City Hospital yesterday morning. Ritter, of 1516 Barton Street, fell while assisting to move the bale and crushing his chest and arms. An inquest will be held this afternoon.
Dr. D. I. Wolfstein of Avondale won a $350 prize in a Providence medical journal contest for the best paper on nervous diseases. His unsigned manuscript, read among top specialists, earned unanimous first place, boosting Cincinnati's reputation.
The Jewish Hospital in Mt. Auburn formally opened its new annex on Saturday and four young women graduated as trained nurses. Helen Anthony Blanche Edwina Thomas from Cincinnati Mary Louise Ecclestone from Hamilton Ohio and Elsa Haas from Portsmouth were the graduates. The event included prayers, speeches by Dr. Philip Zenner and Dr. Joseph Ransohoff and diploma presentations. The hospital now accommodates 115 patients and features sanitary rooms, a model diet kitchen and nonsectarian care with a hotellike ambience.
Mrs Bridget McGinty 82 wandered from 1634 Hamer street Saturday afternoon and has not returned. Bernard Casner 10 from 710 Greenwood avenue vanished yesterday forenoon and remained missing at night. police notified and searches planned.
The Second Regiment of the Knights of St. John marked its first anniversary in Reading with more than 2000 visitors from Cincinnati and area commanderies. A parade through town followed luncheon at Ihlendorf's grove and vespers and an anniversary sermon at Sts. Peter and Paul Church.
Clifford Pollock a 13 year old resident of 1550 Jones street was bitten by a dog at Elizabeth and John streets around noon yesterday. The dog seized his left leg and he was cauterized at City Hospital and sent home. The dog owner is Joseph LePierce of 584 West Court street. The Humane Society will be notified.
A defective flue caused a small daytime fire at the residence of George McWilliams 2824 Willow street near noon yesterday. An alarm was turned in from Box 418 with damage described as minor and drifting smoke.
Woodward Cadet Battalion under Major Van Dyke and Captains Maxwell Wuest shows strong drill and discipline. The unit, drawn from Woodward High School, plans to form The Woodward Guards to be presented to the Government, with past members and graduates shaping the new infantry company.
Judge Clark of the United States Court, acting in Judge Sage's absence, left for Nashville yesterday and will return later this month to rule on a possible new trial. He will consider briefs from attorneys regarding Amy Campbell verdict for 5000 dollars against the Dayton Street Car Company.
The Epworth League of St Paul M E Church celebrated its annual gathering with Rev Paul C Curnick praising the work. Officers installed include President William E Brooks and several vice presidents, with strong reports of over 1 000 calls 2 000 papers distributed 1 500 bouquets and $200 raised.
Edward Hirsch aged 14 of 4001 Eastern avenue drowned after diving from a raft near Freetown with companions. He did not resurface and a search was launched by a swift-formed party as parents were notified. Believed to have struck an obstruction and been stunned.
Police in multiple districts investigated a surge of porch and veranda chair thefts. Officer Dupes arrested John Donnelly at Eighth and Carr streets for drunkenness after finding a rocking chair he claimed as his. He refused to disclose his address and gave inconsistent statements.
Colonel Nick Kleeman plans a drill tonight at the Armory while awaiting definite information on a second call Tuesday. The anxious regiment hopes to learn how and where it stands after Tuesday's developments.
The Methodist Social Union holds its annual meeting this afternoon at 3 30 in the chapel of the Methodist Book rooms. Reports on the past year will be given, officers will be elected, and important constitution amendments will be considered. Full attendance is desired.
Mr. Morris Longenecker, popular superintendent of the Cincinnati Gymnasium, has reached California for a five to six week rest and recuperation trip to view America's sights and scenery.
The children of Richmond street between Mound and Cutter streets announce a lawn fete for the Fresh Air fund. The event will be held Friday evening, June 10, at the Buddeke residence, 616 Richmond street.
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