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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1908

Page

10

Traction Company Workers Plan Union Meeting

Promoters of the Traction Eences Union announce a mass meeting for Cincinnati street car men at Workman’s Hall to organize, seek higher wages and benefits, and compare conditions with other cities. Secretary Walter Draper defends current policies and rejects claims of mass dismissals amid pro union efforts.

Cleveland Liverpool Pittsburg Detroit Mich Albany Troy N. Y Oakland Cal Butte Mont East Liverpool Cincinnati America Cincinnati Traction Company

Merry Widow Hat Sparks Fire Averted at Church

Eleven-year-old acting quickly, Marie Feck snatched the burning Merry Widow hat from Anna Holzman as a candle blaze threatened the Church of the Assumption. The girl stamped out the flames, preventing a potential panic during communion. Anna Holzman, 13, and Maria Feck, 14, are from Alms and Chapel streets and Morgan Street, respectively.

Marie Feck Chapel Church of the Assumption Gilbert Locust Yale Avenues Cornelius Conway William Conway Miss Holzman Mnss Feck Anna Miss Feck Assumption School Mary A. Feck Lawrence Feck

Unions Stir At Cincinnati Street Railway Meeting

About 200 motormen and conductors slipped into Workman's Hall in Walnut Street to explore organizing a union of street railway employees. Organizer Frank L. Rist said a full organization would form with promoters already reporting over 1 000 signatures. Police and private guards kept order as officials claimed most attendees were current or former employees.

Carmen Walnut Street American Federation of Labor Central Labor Council of Cincinnati An Fay Scott Aimatnactad As Workman's Hall Thirteenth Rist Corbin Grannan Traction Company

Snow Work of Blind Scholars at Clover Nook School

The Clover nook School for the Blind hosts anniversary exercises this afternoon and evening in College Hill. An elaborate program features booths selling blind-work, with society women handling sales to surpass prior years. Special cars run from College Hill to the school every fifteen minutes. The Second United States Infantry Band from Fort Thomas, 28 men, provides music including operatic and popular selections. Patronesses listed include Mrs. Drausin Wulsin and many other local ladies and misses assisting in making the affair a success.

Clovernook School For the Blind College Hill United States Infantry Ft. Thomas Gounod Bonnechape Minuetto E Gavotta

Republican Committee Seeks Best Article on Elections

The Republican Congressional Committee offers 150 for the best article under 1000 words on elections and presidential races. Manuscripts must arrive by July 15 to the Literary Bureau in Washington with winners announced around August 15.

Republican Congressional Committee Congress Metropolitan Bank Washington, D. C

Man Takes Cyanide In Bar After Quarrel

Otto Henske a 49 year old machinist from 15 Mary Street drank cyanide mixed with beer in J Meister's saloon at 29 Mary Street and died at City Hospital. He had argued with his wife and planned reconciliation, and the coroner will hold an inquest. Hospital staff note he once sought amputation of a toe to change his wife’s mind.

Otto Henske Mary Street J. Meister City Hospital Henske

City Hall Notes Highlight Building and Public Health Actions

Mayor Markbreit and department heads agreed to urge the Building Commission to ban frame structures downtown. Health Officer Brown is directed to arrest yards piled with refuse. Milk Inspector Hagen orders destruction of hundreds of gallons of formaldehyde contaminated milk at Central Union Depot. Park Superintendent Rodgers seeks a new automobile for the Service Board. Miss Katherine Sullivan to wed Joseph Michael Donovan in Norwood on June 17. Miss Sullivan serves as school district stenographer, successor is Miss Jessie Temple. Patrick Scully named asphalt plant foreman. others appointed include George B Williams, George Rivers, Thomas Jones, and A E Moshbacher. Close all handbooks issued after reports of handbook operators being audacious.

Markbreit Fire Department The Building Commission Civic Department Woman's Club Brown Norwood Katherine Sullivan Joseph Michael Donovan Buffalo N. Y Patrick Scully Service Board George B. Williams George Rivers Thomas Jones A. E. Mosbacher

Manss Cup Clash Ends In Lopsided Win For Manss Nine

In a memorable contest between two Manss led teams from the House of Refuge Harry Manss and his son Stewart, the elder Manss team prevailed 21 to 11. Harry starred at first base while Stewart showcased center field stunts. A large crowd cheered as the Manss cup was awarded, with another game to follow next month. Umpire John Bruce settled disputes and Judge William Lueders kept score. Squire Gass admitted hundreds free at the gate.

House of Refuge Harry L. Manss Stewart Harry Manss John Bruce William Lueders Squire Gass

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