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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
10
A local Republican warns Nash is a very sick man and presses for blunt talks with the governor about renomination. He argues the party cannot risk leadership gaps and urges withdrawing Nash if health prevents a vigorous campaign, nominating a capable successor instead.
Charles Arnold tax collector announces candidacy for the Board of Local Government from the Ninth Ward in the next city election. He faces Colonel Bob O'Brien for the nomination while efforts target Tom Logan as county treasurer and Charley Hammond seeks the state representative nomination with strong leader support.
The Board of Public Service ordered a voucher for 81900 to redeem old Water Works bonds. The old issue matured six years ago with no funds, new bonds were refinanced, and both interest and the refinancing bonds were paid, wiping out the debt totaling 169985. President Allison credits departmental earnings and improved collection for the result.
A daylight ride from Buffalo to New York via the Lehigh Valley Railroad promises comfort and pleasant travel. Through tickets allow stop-overs at Buffalo on the way to New York and Philadelphia via this line.
The May report shows a cash on hand May 1 of 1556.75, May collections totaling 66124.92, with the City Treasurer 65589.54, balance on hand May 31 of 2102.13, and a total of 67691.67.
Lunacy Deputy John Maegly arrested William Moore once city payer on a lunacy warrant yesterday. Moore will be examined in Probate Court. He resides at 535 Walnut Street and his family fear he may threaten harm.
The University seeks to expand into Burnet Woods by detailing a grand 3 million dollar campus with Academic Hall Library and dormitories, while the Board of Public Service warns it will not cede park space and refers the matter to President Allison for review.
The Whittier Improvement Association holds a mass meeting at Library Hall Price Hill this evening at 8 to discuss retaining Prof W S Strickland principal. Posters tout his firm yet loving discipline and impact on the school as the Board of Education transfers him to another assignment.
The Southern Pacific Company promotes choice routes through Colorado and via Ogden Shasta Mountains Portland and its Sunset Route to New Orleans or El Paso. It highlights many side trips at excursion rates to Yosemite Santa Barbara San Jose Mt Hamilton Mt Tamalpais Monterey Santa Cruz Del Monte Pacific Grove Mt Shasta and other coastal points between San Francisco and Los Angeles. For details contact W H Connor Compt Cincinnati Ohio.
A new fare registering device by Frank Schubert of Martinsville Ind is under consideration by the Cincinnati Traction Company and may receive a trial. The apparatus displays each street as it is passed and rings a bell to attract passengers.
Alexander Campbell a well known Harrison Ohio farmer aged about years drank two thirds of a tin cup of carbolic acid and died on the outskirts of the village. A coroner was delayed and the body was moved to Burke's stable. His pockets held only a few cents and keys. The death recalls two earlier family suicides by carbolic acid within years. Campbell had been morose and in poor health but had not threatened suicide.
The Cincinnati Board of Education demanded a share of the wool growers fund, a dog tax surplus long controlled by county officials. A mis-timed letter delayed action as the Board of Commissioners moved 4,432.71 to the bridge fund, prompting suspense and remorse among educators.
Labor unions win an eight hour day for city hospital firemen and engineers after a trustees meeting. Dr P S Conner joins as a new trustee and pushes closer ties with the City Infirmary. Insurance policies renewed, and a $1600 overhaul requested, with plans for patient care and building repairs.
Thomas J Noctor former Clerk of the Police Court is elected to a life position as head of a household. He marries Jillian Longenecker at St Francis German Catholic Church on Liberty and Vine. hundreds attend the ceremony and breakfast at the bride's home. the couple plans an extended trip east and south and will reside on Webster Street in a new home.
Anna Koch wife of Charles Koch a saloon keeper files alimony suit alleging abandonment and straining order due to domestic unhappiness. She claims Koch has given five dollars in weeks and is leaving the city with five children aged up to six weeks. Millie Greves alias Holmes is named with Koch as a defendant.
The Ohio Military Institute held commencement exercises yesterday with many attendees. Cadet Tig won the silver medal in the competitive drill, joining medalists Cadets Meyer Holz Phister Japp Greene Foster and Bleyer. Dr Geo F Smyth of Kenyon College gave the annual address and Rev J H Ely presented diplomas to four graduates Cadets Greene Bloyer McCullough Sulzbacher.
The United States Lithographing Company, offspring of the United States Playing Card and United States Printing, has purchased a seven acre tract in Norwood for a new plant capable of employing five hundred men.
Charles L. Swain will speak this evening at the Vine Street Congregational Church for the Economic Club on the topic The Supreme Court Decision in the Puerto Rico Cases. He is scheduled to discuss implications and legal perspectives.
Judge Davis grants Squire William Perdue of Camp Dennison a divorce from Martha on incompatibility grounds. The petition, filed by the plaintiff, notes the couple’s separation over custody of a son from a former marriage. Perdue, once an England attorney, is linked to Presidents McKinley and Garfield through letters he proudly displays.
The Western Union messenger service avoided a strike after a negotiated agreement between management and messengers. Demands were reasonable, hours improved for day and night shifts, and most messengers returned to work following a brief walkout.
Drake descendants in the area hope for a share of a $300 million English estate in chancery since 1586. Dr Daniel Drake, once of West Sixth Street, is noted as a possible direct descendant. Distribution plans are under way.
J R Milby once Milby Ky postmaster filed a petition in the United States Court of Appeals to overturn a year and a day sentence. He ran a scheme selling Confederate two dollar bills with a phony ad promising quick riches to entice buyers. Postmaster T J Stiles of Albany Ore helped expose the fraud and Milby was arrested. The Nashville Jail term followed.
Eighteen graduates will receive diplomas at next Tuesday evening’s graduation exercises. Class members will speak, including A. Silverton on The Rime of the Ancient Mariner and R. S. Martin on The Continental Congress. An alumni banquet follows at the Grand Hotel on Wednesday night.
Beaumont Texas enjoys faster schedules and lower fares with the Queen and Crescent line offering a single car changer. Ticket office located at Fourth and Race streets.
The Knaul Fells episode in the Chamber of Commerce ended with a double guilty plea for a floor altercation. The Investigating Committee declared no charges, citing apologetic letters and personal humbling, while members debated precedent and governance.
The Democratic Board of Equalization of Columbus with members L. M. Becker Sam Kinnear H. Richter J F Andrix and Frank Phillips visited the city to confer with Auditor Lewis about the local board meetings. They expect a rise in property valuations in Columbus.
Wilham Newman 71 an insurance agent of 517 Clinton Street was found dead in bed yesterday morning after a period of illness. Local authorities have not released further details pending investigation.
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