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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
3
In Room 10 of the Newport High School building the Board of Education met in secret to choose teachers. Curtains drawn, blinds down, no press access, and a plan to unveil selections at next Tuesday’s meeting amid a growing crowd expectation. Three principals reportedly scheduled to attend.
Oscar Riemert of Newport weds Ida Mette of Cincinnati at her parents home in Cincinnati and they plan to reside on East Fourth Street Newport. Fred Coulter of Chicago weds Mary Jenks of Newport at St Paul s Church in Pa Emma L Holmes transfers to Hi Shhriver Lots in Holmes subdivision Newport. Several marriage licenses issued including Gaskins Welusie Perry Hinderman Edwards Clark Utz Dehner. Linking Fund Trustees to meet over 216 029 in bonds for cancellation. A thunderstorm in Newport causes damage with a lightning strike near Grant s Lick. bus overturns, driver unhurt, delays in Newport.
Mrs. Guehlin hosted the Ladies Euchre Club on Ward Avenue while Harry Kietz, son of Mr and Mrs Ben Kietz of Center Street, returns after nearly three years abroad. Nominations for Bellevue Raves I O O F officers were discussed and the viaduct issue again stirs public interest as Mayor Steward plans a Dayton subscription drive to fund a new pieduct.
A petition from Ludlow citizens urged the Council to pass an ordinance making all city offices elective, but the matter remains with the Law Committee. The ordinance must be passed sixty days before the November election. Mary Drahman and Daniel Smith wed at St Honifacius Church and will live in Chicago. Mrs Young and Mrs Cnier plan to join husbands in San Antonio working for the Mexican Central Railroad. Oscar Jolly is seriously ill at home. Clara Grady, daughter of Aaron Grady, visits Miss Inez Edmonston. Invitations issued for the high school commencement on June 13.
Newport public works chief Glazier returned home after inspecting crematories in other cities noting they operate well. He criticized local waste disposal options saying Newport has no dumps or crematories and no site for a facility, calling it an outrage and urging action.
John White sues Henry Casson and Joe Brown in Newport seeking 65 damages claiming he acted as guardian for infant Joe Canlon from 1884 to 1888. He says Casson and Brown profited from estate actions while he was paid without knowledge. The case hinges on guardian fees and possible insider connections.
Master Commissioner Wolff of Newport, by court order, sold multiple Newport area properties including Lots 41 42 6 and 66 in Clifton Home's subdivision and a Highlands tract, totaling sales to plaintiffs and individuals for several hundred dollars. The Brown and Smith bicycle lamp plant, with Paris C. Brown as buyer, fetched 2800 dollars. Brown plans to continue operating the business.
Standard Oil Company has quietly secured large tracts in Boone and neighboring counties with plans to drill for oil. More than 10,000 acres in Boone between Walton and Bracht are said to be acquired last week. A Cincinnati firm once bought land near Walton for a factory and hit gas instead, hiding the find. that land has since sold for a sizable sum. Geologists note the area shares strata with Indiana oil and gas fields.
J. W. Montgomerys trustees transfer three lots to son J Brown in West Covington. Jane K Krauts will probate with Nancy Kennedy and Robert Kraut each receiving one third for life use, then heirs. Woodburn Avenue Land Co sells 25 by 126 feet on Holman street for 625 to J D Maine. Calvin Bradford bound over to grand jury for cutting to kill Charles McCullough. Board of Health asks General Council to appoint two sanitary officers. Vincent Kalicienski, 72, dies at 1127 Russell. Charity event at old Masonic Hall chaired by Mrs Gorman and committee. Lawn fete at Robbins and Scott streets for Children’s Home benefits. First National Bank of Covington grants $300 judgment in Green vs C&O Railway. Jayhawk Club honors Joseph Rice on 21st birthday with gold chain. Isabel Heheman, 45, dies at home. 60-year-old janitor of Covington colored schools also noted.
Richmond Kentucky June 5 A stormy session of the Alumni Association ended without result as Central University canceled exercises due to the death of Mrs Mary Blanton wife of Dr L H Blanton Graduating class numbered twenty one with members listed including S R Crockett Wilmore H G Gibson Pineville Thomas Robinson Winchester and others across Kentucky and nearby states
The Alumni Association of Central University in Richmond Kentucky debated merging with Center College Danville. Ex Governor James B Mc Creary presided as the anti consolidation side pressed for a roll call but a quorum was disputed. After adjournments and late speeches the group adjourned until June 18 amid sensational wrangling.
The senior class of 1901 at Kentucky State College held morning exercises in the college chapel with 41 members, the largest class in the school’s history. The program featured President F. G. Cutler, Miss Nannie E. Butler, O. M. Shedd, W. P. Johnson, Miss Jamie My. Ofutt, and R. B. Hunt. The long list of seniors includes Harry Preston Bassett, Cynthiana. Nannie E. Butler, Lexington. Frank G. Cutler, Louisville. Mary L. Gordon, Lexington. William P. Johnson, Cayce. Flora E. Rankin, Rankin. Garnett R. Klein, Louisville. Jamie M. Offutt, Lexington. Thomas L. Richmond, Germantown Tenn.. and others.
Mrs. Mary Lyons of Covington identified clothing on a river body recovered at North Bend as her brother Patrick Lyons. Patrick, a C. and O. Railroad greaser, left home May 22 and was found dead with no clear cause. The body was buried in Potter's Field before identification could be confirmed.
Ex Governor William O Bradley of Lancaster delivered the commencement address for Berea College in Richmond Kentucky. Six graduates received diplomas as the term closed noted as one of the most successful with nearly 800 pupils enrolled.
The session of the Board of Education re elected a member for another year. Prof. E P West delivered an address at commencement exercises at F 5 yesterday. Mr William Heeg travels to Asheville for health. The high school graduate class enjoys events as it is entertained by Miss Moore and Miss Speth in upcoming evenings.
West Covington report notes the M E Church Ladies Aid Society schedules a meeting tomorrow afternoon at the shore. Mrs Harry Kaye of Bellevue Street is convalescing after a severe illness.
An old advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla strengthens tired wives and improves appetite. The copy emphasizes health benefits and urges readers to try the remedy.
Marriage licenses issued in Covington yesterday include Martin Frederick 38 and Annie Jackson 19 of Kenton Ky with parental consent and Squire Wheeler officiating. Bernard Hever 271 of Ludlow and Mamie Miller 18 of West Covington also wed with parental consent. La of mville Ohio and Marrie Craft 40 of Covington tied the knot with Rev. George A. Miller officiating. Estella Walker and Dr J H Grant wed at the Walker home in Rosedale, while Loretta Mary wed yesterday in Covington with Rev. Maes presiding.
A 14 year old New York boy named Peter Strob stole a ten cent tin figure in Sixth Avenue to earn admission to an institution. After four weeks homeless he sought help from several homes and orphan asylums, none would take him. He told police he wants an education and a trade, and was placed in custody of the Gerry Society.
A Dayton report says four brassers fired by the National Cash Register Co sparked strikes in the foundry and polishing room halting the plant on May 3. Negotiations to end the dispute stalled as the workers demand they not be singled out and union men return. Labor officials express optimism but later says talks are at a standstill. International Agent Dutle denied the reports.
A decomposed female body was found entangled in nets near Lorain Ohio. The victim wore a man's coat and a fake seaman's union button with initials L U U and I S U A. An ID listed Mrs Gibbons 715 Willard Ave Ironville Toledo and Harry Spaine born 236 Michigan Ave Toledo. Authorities ordered burial.
The State Encampment of Kentucky G A R closed in Covington with veterans leaving for home today. The final meeting at Odd Fellows Hall at 10 am approved reports and installed officers by Colonel O A Reynolds. Afterward, attendees visited Coney Island and Ft. Thomas before departing. next gathering will be in Lebanon, Kentucky.
The Nominating Committee of the American Medical Association selected officers to be voted on tomorrow. John A. Wyeth of New York is candidate for president with Dr. Alonzo Garcelon of Lewiston Maine as first vice president and Dr. Alex J. Stone of St. Paul as second vice president. Other nominees include Dr. F. Jones of Omaha as third vice president Dr. L E Dibrell of Little Rock Ark as fourth vice president Dr. John F Fulton of St. Paul Dr. T J Hopper of Trenton Tenn and Dr Grant of Omaha as trustees. Sara N Y was chosen for next year’s convention.
Louis Filthardt and Anton Hilbert filed a defamation action in Newport claiming damages of 35000. The petition alleges the defendant accused the plaintiff of stealing 365.64 in the presence of many people, with Ramsey Washington named as plaintiff's attorney.
A two story frame residence behind Ft Thomas was struck by lightning at 530 yesterday afternoon and destroyed by fire. The house owned by Mike Horn of Campbell County valued around 2000 had no insurance. Horn lived there but was away in Avondale employed and not at home during the blaze.
In Parkersburg West Virginia James K Chadock was discharged in Criminal Court after a jury found he killed his son last November in self defense and not guilty of wilful and malicious murder.
August Schmidt A C Gibbs Lyons Kerens and James Meehan were yesterday named clerks by the Decennial Board of Ey.
Promoted by Senator Quay and Governor Stone the Pennsylvania trolley bills move toward signing. Elkins Widener lobbyists Rodger O Mara and broker M K McMullen pressure for passage, signaling potential compromise with the Quay forces. The bills grant the Pittsburg Consolidated Traction Company rights of way along Pittsburg boulevards.
Dayton, June 5. Union men press enforcement of Sunday labor laws as twenty grocery druggist and cigar dealers face charges in Police Court. Hearing continued to June 11. Bakers Union backs legal action and distributes notices to bakery owners. Clerks had previously compelled shops to close Sundays amid warm weather pressure to aid the poor.
A. J. Cauley and G. R. Saunders reported a Sunday afternoon storm sweeping from Clive Furnace through Buffalo and Symmes Creeks to Flagg Springs. Hail as large as seven inches, wind and lightning caused severe damage to crops, fences, timber, and fruit trees. Three feet of hail drift formed in places, with no serious injuries reported though livestock may be affected. The event ranks as the county's worst storm in living memory.
Severe rain and wind disrupted Millcreek Valley suburbs. Flooded crossings halted Glendale line streetcars for over an hour. Mill Creek rising rapidly threatens gardens and roads. many streets darkened as wind felled lamps and trees.
Mrs. Lee Drumm identified Carl Weirth of Cincinnati as not the man who assaulted her at her Parkersburg area home last week. Weirth was arrested in Parkersburg and brought to Clarksburg, but was discharged as the crowd outside the jail grew restless after an ambiguous identification.
George W. Herskovitz files a $20,000 damage suit in Toledo against Andrew J. Raymond, father of his wife, alleging the father influenced his wife to abandon their marriage and associate with lewd women, causing divorce and loss of affection.
Cracksmen blew open the office safe at Anderson & Shaffer's grain elevator in Hamilton Ohio at daybreak. The safe was wrecked and a watch plus a small amount in change were taken. Office furniture damaged by the explosion. Police notified and investigating.
Washington June 5 Dr Rizey says Mrs McKinley rests comfortably after a late evening visit. She has gained a little but shows no marked change, and the White House notes no setback during the day. The President expresses cautious pleasure at the slight progress amid the gravity of her condition.
The Everett Moore Syndicate today gained control of the Miami and Erie Canal from Toledo to Cincinnati and plans to turn the route into a passenger service as well as freight. It also controls electric traffic between Pontiac Michigan and Cincinnati Ohio, a 305 mile stretch, with plans for sleeping and dining cars and immediate work from Cincinnati.
James Julian known as Cincy Blink attempted to hold up the Heno Station night agent of the c H D Railroad at 2 am. He fled to a nearby freight building but was captured by Officers Kelly Evers and Johnson. He is jailed awaiting action by Squire Shattle.
The obituary reports the death of Congressman RF E Burke at his Dallas Texas home after a three year illness. Burke served in Congress and was known for his public service.
The Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Road issues a decorated china match safe as a handsome souvenir. Edges in gold, coat of arms in royal blue, a creation of General Passenger Agent McCarty. Described as one of the cleverest and most useful railroad souvenirs issued.
Miami Lodge No. 9 and the Order of the Iroquois announce their annual basket picnic and pow-wow at Hartman’s Grove on Sunday. The event will feature traditional activities and community gathering.
Grace Lincoln and more than a dozen patients were confined at City Hospital with severe mental distress. Probate Court hearings were set for today, with cases including Mrs. Margaret Sheehan and others facing claims of danger to self or others and possible transfer to Longview Asylum.
Columbus Ga June 5 The Drake Stratton Company sold its controlling interest in the Columbus Railroad Company including electric car lines and lighting service to George J Baldwin and associates Stone and Webster for 225000. Immediate improvements of 50000 funded. C Jldwin elected President.
Shipping news lists arrivals at Antwerp Boulogne Liverpool London Marseilles Southampton Cherbourg and New York with vessels including Nederland Amsterdam Westernland Mesaba Pretoria Teutonic St Paul Majestic Germanic Zeeland Laurentialn Friedric der Grosse Kaiserin Maria Theresia and Servia. several ships proceed to Cherbourg Hamburg Liverpool or Philadelphia with mixed routes from New York Glasgow Bremen and Rotterdam.
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