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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1900
Page
10
Nine recipients will receive Springer gold medals at the College of Music commencement alongside graduation diplomas. The awards honor top merit across departments with emphasis on character and artistic progress under Dean Van der Stucken and the examining board.
Ambition and hard work led to a record nine Springer gold medals at the College of Music commencement in the Odeon on Saturday June 16 with the Symphony Orchestra assisting. This marks the highest number since Mr Van der Stucken became dean, reflecting a rising standard of excellence among applicants.
A passage notes nine medalists for graduation with Mr. Wm. Brady as the sole recipient of musical department honors. The text reflects on why some pupils do not receive gold medals due to lack of effort in specified directions.
A fragment notes Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething children. Mentions soothing effects and relief for discomfort typical of infant teething.
The quarterly meeting of the Woman's Presbyterian Society of Home Missions, Presbytery of Cincinnati, met at College Hill Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. Dwight Bigger, Superintendent of Home Missions in Synod of Ohio, gave an exhaustive address. Local ladies from city and nearby churches attended. College Hill women hosted a luncheon at noon.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church wrapped up its quarterly session at the Methodist Book Concern. Reports from all bureaus were encouraging and recommendations on Deaconesses' Homes were adopted. Appropriations were approved and a large, engaged attendance was noted.
The Internal Revenue office prepares for a rush of brokers liquor dealers billiard halls alley proprietors and similar firms required to pay the war tax license before month end. A 50 percent penalty applies to those who fail to comply, prompting many to inquire about the coming year’s license to avoid past penalties.
The circle of German American Masonic Lodges meets in Milwaukee on June 7 and 8. Hanselmann Lodge No. 208 will send fifty members led by Worshipful Master Gustav R. Werner, Ernst Lietze, E. Berghausen, and A. H. Bode. Delegates will discuss important matters as Milwaukee crafts prepare hospitality.
In Covington Dr C E Keeney of Ravenswood W Va and Evelyn Dudley Fisher of Covington wed in a Sunday vigil led by Rev H J Seaman. Also in Covington Emma McCracken 19 and Murray Porter 21 from Cincinnati marry at St Marys Cathedral with Rev Father Bros. and Judge Shine presiding over several Cincinnati knottings.
The Police Commissioners urged the Mayor to suppress nickel in the slot machines after their renewed appearance in the city. Superintendent Deitsch reported seizures and arrests with many cases dismissed. a saloon owner had fines overturned by the Mayor's office. Trials against Patrolman Reis led to a one charge guilty and six months of suspended punishment. other charges drew contempt outcomes. Three Workhouse inmates were pardoned for theft, abuse, and loitering, including Mary Blair, Charles Beham, and William Schultz.
The County Infirmary directors filed a six month report to the County Commissioners showing maintenance cost 2.65 cents less per day per inmate than the prior period. They back Superintendent Bogen’s plea for a $15,000 appropriation for a new barn morgue and laundry machinery. On March 1 there were 223 inmates and no contagious diseases.
John Kennedy a 26 year old machinist living near Fourth and Baymiller streets was killed at the C. H. and Railroad yards on Gest street. He stood on a plank over an ash pit to jack up an engine when the plank broke and the jack fell on him fracturing his skull. He died before a doctor arrived and the body was taken to the Morgue. Kennedy was unmarried.
Judge Thompson has not appointed a receiver for the Piqua Mutual Aid and Accident Insurance Company as delays stem from the Potomac Insurance Company settling claims. Attorney Louis B. Sawyer filed another suit for Mrs. Julia L. Stanton, holder of a matured policy demanding immediate payment.
Advertisement promotes a sea voyage from Old Point Comfort to Baltimore and then Boston with complimentary excursions. Tickets are first class. tour information available from Pass Department of M. & M. T. Co. in Baltimore Maryland.
Fall Festival directors met at Gibson House to review progress and set selection plans for the festival queen from Woodward Walnut Hills or Hughes high schools. Finance reports show about 21000 in hand and 2000 pledged. A Saturday practice game at Avondale Athletic Club featured the Business Men's Club defeating Crane’s team 13 to 8 with Umpire Harry Crane and praise for President W H Harrison.
Mt Healthy hosts the Christian Church quarterly missionary session that plans to move the annual convention to September in Dayton at Rev. I J Cahill's church. The group vows support for Walnut Hills church with land purchase and backs the School Pastoral Helpers program led by A M Harquot of Centralia in a ministerial association resolution.
In Ohio and Hamilton County the valuation and distribution of the C., H. & D. Railroad rolling stock faces extended litigation. Secretary Adams sought to compel Auditor Lewis to sign board minutes. Lewis protested and sent the issue to the State Auditor. A local suit will follow if the minutes are not properly filed and approved.
After a fifteen minute deliberation a jury found for Cincinnati Street Railway Company in the case of Alfred Marsh versus the company. Marsh, a lithographer, sought ten thousand dollars claiming eye injuries from a missed boarding and a collision. The suit, brought by a challeneway, had progressed for days with Warrington and Runyan for the plaintiff and Symms & Jameson for the defendant.
Police report multiple larcenies including three watches valued at 15 dollars from a Sixth Street storefront. A $50 Iskin cape disappeared from a moving household van. A $40 ring and cash vanished from Miss Miller’s residence on Bogen Street. A gold watch was stolen from Dr Lester at the Newport race track by a pickpocket.
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