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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1908

Page

3

Pugh Aims to Hold Power as Six Democratic Conventions Meet

In Covington and Kentone County six county conventions will choose twenty nine delegates for the Democratic State Convention in Lexington next Saturday. The fight between William Hind and Joseph Pugh centers on control of the State Central Committee as both sides mobilize in Clark's Hall and Congress Hall to press their claims.

Covington Kentone Lexington Balters Central Joseph Pugh Pugh W. N. Hind Larry Bogenschutz Eighty-second Clark’s Hall Tenth Greenup Streets John Hall Eightieth Independence Eighty-first District Congress Hall Pike Street George T. O’rourke William Byrne Milton McLean T. M. Kiely John Shea R. C. Simmons E. A. Rouse

New Saloon Opening Protests Prompt Licensing Reform

Covington council to introduce a revocation friendly ordinance after protests against W. S. Strotman’s South End saloon license. The measure requires five days of prior public advertising and allows mayoral revocation if the saloon is deemed disorderly. Speakers included McIntosh Clark McKenna Farneaux Grizzel and Donahue.

W. S. Strotman South End Covington Strotman Messrs McIntosh Clark McKenna Farneaux Grizzel Donahue Dr. Schramm Council Craig Schranim

Arrest of Trades Union Journal Editor in Covington

Lon B. Ames editor of The Trades Union Journal was arrested in Covington on a criminal libel charge filed by Charles H. Sidener. The arrest occurred at a Trades and Labor Assembly meeting on Fifth street and Madison avenue. Ames posted a $500 bond through John R. Lyons and was released, witnesses described an uproar when the arrest was announced.

Lon B. Ames Trades Union Journal East Court Street Cincinnati Covington Livel Charles H. Sidener Latonia Ames Trades and Labor Assembly Fifth Street Madison Avenue Sandford and Salters Sidener Stephens Covington and Newport

Two Bodies Found In Kenton County Disturbance

Coroner Tarvin investigates two deaths in Covington area. An unidentified Black man was found in Latonia with a severe abdominal wound and likely death from hemorrhage, possibly tied to personal safety. A time book bore the name W. Simmons of Lexington. The second body is an infant boy found in an alley behind Covington High School on Twelfth and Russell streets.

Tarvin Covington Kenton County Louisville & Nashville Railroad Licking River Latonia W. . Simmons Lexington Covington High Hoor Twelfth and Russell Streets

Covington Elects Willis W Ranshaw Health Officer

Dr Willis W Ranshaw of the Covington Board of Health was unanimously elected Health Officer yesterday succeeding Dr L E Brinker who did not seek a second term. Ranshaw was later chosen as board clerk while Dr C C Owens retired as visiting physician to the branch hospital with duties taken over by the new officer.

Willis W. Ranshaw Covington

Property Transfers Involving Buckners and Local Firms

William T and Elizabeth Buckner transfer to H A Buckner a lot on Third Street. Erlanger Land Syndicate trustees sell three lots on Cowie Avenue to John Zerr. Frank Darenkamp sells 25 by 100 foot parcel on Baker Street to John and Franciska Darenkamp. West Covington City transfers property to K S Roebuck.

William T Elizabeth Buckner H. A. Buckner Third Street Erlanger Land Syndicate John Zerr Cowie Avenue Erlanger Frank Darenkamp John and Franciska Darenkamp Baker Street Cross Ashe Paarte HPS West Covington K. S. Roebuck Rees Tree

License clash at Newport police HQ over peddlers

Newport City Clerk John Davis and Chief of Police Lickert clashed over license enforcement after Adam Ritter William Fitzer and Harry William were charged with peddling without a license. Ritter fined and costs. other cases continued. Davis accused politics of bias. Lickert denied favoritism and vowed to enforce licenses regardless of party.

Newport John Davis Lickert Adam Ritter William Fitzer Harry William Davis

Kenton Court Notes

Esther Rich seeks divorce from Bert Rich on cruelty grounds in Kenton Court and requests alimony. Henry Gerdes sues Timothy Crowe John McCormick and J C Lenahan for 2000 damages alleging Crowe shot the plaintiff in the arm. Crowe is a Ludlow police officer. The Bank of Independence sues B F Conners for 8. Plaintiffs sue B F Conners and Louis Conners for 350. The Foss Schneider Brewing Company sues C E and Kate Behymer for 400.

Esther Rich Bert Rich Kenton Court Henry Gerdes Timothy Crowe John McCormick J. C. Lenahan Crowe Ludlow Bank of Independence B. F. Conners B.F. Conners Louis Conners Foss-Schneider Brewing Company C. E Kate Behymer

Property Transfers In Newport and Highlands Districts

Lawrence Riedinger and wife transfer Lots 162 and 153 in Mansion Hill to Fred Stein and wife. James L. Eubanks and wife convey part of Lot 7 in Walker's subdivision to Clarence Conrath. F Cller and wife and others sell to William Kearns in Villa Place subdivision Highlands. John C Wesling and wife transfer part of lots 25 and 26 in Trustees' addition to Esther A Hughes Newport.

Lawrence Riedinger Fred Stein Mansion Hill Temuriones Boviedunce James L. Eubanks Clarence Conrath Walker’s Newport F.C. Ller William Kearns Villa Place Highlands John C. Wesling Esther A. Hughes

Churches Cancel Regular Services for Children’s Day Observances

Covington church notes list Children’s Day exercises at Scott Street M E South with a 10:30 a.m. service replacement plus a baccalaureat sermon. Union M E hosts Lessons for the first Sunday. Epworth League and special music mark morning and evening programs across listed congregations including St John P E and Fourth Street Christian with sermons, baptisms, and communion planned.

Susan M Graham Sues Edward F Graham for Divorce Alleging Drunkenness.

Susan M. Graham filed for divorce from Edward F. Graham alleging drunkenness and seeking a legal separation.

Susan M. Graham Edward F. Graham

Grand Jury Returns Seven True Bills in Campbell County

The Campbell County Grand Jury reported to Judge Yungblut after examining forty one witnesses across seven cases. One case involving John Birkett was referred, and seven true bills were returned while no indictments followed on dog fighting. Recommendations included securing city vaults with combination locks and using vacant jail space on the third floor for detaining women and children. Indictments named Fred Fisher for shooting to kill Charles Reagan with $1,000 bond, Ollie Anderson for home burglary and theft with $1,000 bond, Arthur Creighton for theft and receiving stolen property with $100 bonds, Walter Grossheim for shooting to kill Charles Reagam with $500 bond, James Hawthorne for stealing 1000 cigars with $100 bond, and Henry Benke for stealing chickens with $100 bond.

Campbell County Grand Jury Yungblut John Birkett Fred Fisher Charles Reagan Ollie Anderson Joseph Eckert East Fourth Street Newport Arthur Creighton Joseph Louis Walter Grossheim Charles Reagam James Hawthorne Max Sachs Henry Benke Michael Eckstein

Police Board To Enforce Fire Safety At St Stephen's Church

Newport board orders church trustees to fix dangerous exits and fire protection after a fire risk notice. May police report notes 30 arrests and 14 patrol runs. shift changes include Huff becoming regular and Cottingham as substitute. Fire chief cites nine well and five still alarm calls. one officer suspended for unpaid meat bill.

St. Stephen’s Church Newport Board of Police and Fire Commissioners Schmidt Tire Department Ulrich Krieger John B. McLane McGladdery Albert Huff Thomas J. Cottingham Lickert Leahey

Burning Balloon Falls on Roof Sparks Fire

Several young amateur aeronauts celebrated by releasing a toy balloon led by Knabenshue Jr and Ivy Baldwin. A gust drove the craft to the roof of Charley Harnlett's barber shop at 33 West Sixth street where it caught fire. The fire department responded and the boys fled, returning after learning the damage was minor.

Knabenshue, Jr Ivy Baldwin Charley Harnlett West Sixth Street

Worry Over Ill Husband Leads Newport Woman to Suicide

Mrs. Isabella Hartman, 80, took carbolic acid in her father in law's Newport home after learning her husband James Hartman was ill with typhoid fever in Birmingham. She had planned to travel there yesterday due to her own failing health.

Birmingham Ala Isabella Hartman Oscar Hartman Eighth Columbia Streets Newport Join Hartman

Newport church notes list Whitsunday services across city

St Marks English Lutheran hosts Whitsunday worship at 10 15 with The Promise of Power and Jr League 2 30 p m Luther League 8 p m Children and youth groups meet midweek Central Christian led by Charles L Garri son offers sermon and consecration at 11 The Powers of Childhood and Christian Endeavor at 6 45 Children’s Day exercises replace the evening Grace M E holds communion at 10 45 and pastor F W Fisher’s last sermon before Alaska York Street Congregational led by F R B Bigelow has The Unfailing Love at 11 and The Two Elements of Life at 7 45 Taylor Street Methodist hosts Sunday school 9 15 Epworth League 6 45 memorial service 11 and baptismal font dedication 7 30 First Presbyterian with An Irresistible Command and meditations St Pauls Episcopal offers 11 a m communion and sermon 9 30 a m Sunday school and 7 30 p m evening prayer and sermon.

St. Mark’s English Lutheran H. W. Hanshue Whitsunday Bertha Pagan Luther League Anna Buecker Clara Beyer Luther Brotherhood Central Christian Charles L. Garrison Christian Endeavor Grace M. E F. W. Fisher Alaska York Street Congregational F Oliver Davies Helen Margaret First Presbyterian J. P. Whitehead St. Paul's Episcopal F. B. Nash

Highlands telephone exchange to be finished by August one

In Ft. Thomas the new Highlands telephone exchange nears completion with steel roof supports already erected. The interior has white marble and the structure is described as nearly fire proof.

Highlands Telephone Exchange Ft. Thomas

Montana Flood Situation Grows More Serious

Western Montana endures record rains as rivers rise and dams risk failure. Missoula reports isolation of Butte and Helena with rail and telegraph cut. Moulton Dam bursts and 10 000 workers battle flood to protect farms and railroads.

Missoula Kansas Town Mont Montana Black Foot Northern Pacific Garrison St. Paul Butte Helena

Flood Devastates Butte As Montana Deluge Rises

A telegraph message from Butte reports a worsening Montana flood with no trains telegraph lines or streetcar service and continuous rain. Central and Southern Montana face rising waters as three feet flood parts of the city forcing furnace shutdowns and widespread disruption.

Salt Lake City Butte Montana

New Era in Surgery Declared at AMA Meeting

Dr. Robert T. Morris of New York announced the dawn of a physiological era in surgery during the AMA Surgery section in Chicago. The meeting, with about 7000 physicians, focused on appendicitis operations, meningitis studies, and plans for a broader fight against tuberculosis.

Chicago Robert T. Morris New York American Medical Association Morris A. J. Ochsner J. B. Murphy National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis Frank G. Billings Henvy Ep Livingston Farrand

Floods Ravage Kansas and Oklahoma Rivers

Torrential rains last week cause widespread flooding in Kansas and Oklahoma. The Kaw river and tributaries have overflowed, destroying crops livestock and buildings. losses around Independence Kansas run into hundreds of thousands of dollars as railroad tracks wash away in several Kaw watershed locations.

Kansas City Kansas Oklahoma Independence Kaw

Flooding Swamps Frankfort Streets This Week

Vermillion River overflow floods nearly all Frankfort streets and business blocks. Residents are rescued by boat as fast current endangers homes and buildings from collapse.

Frankfort Kan

Naval Academy Class of 1908 Graduates in Annapolis

General Horace Porter presided at the U S Naval Academy graduation in Annapolis as the 200 cadets received their diplomas. He urged logical thinking and accurate decisions for modern sailors and the need to fire bullets, not stop them, while stressing military discipline without aggression.

Annapolis United States Naval Academy Horace Porter Board of Visitors Navy Metcalf Porter

Oklahoma Sheriff Killed in East Hitchcock Gun Battle

Sheriff George W. Garrison of Oklahoma City was shot and killed during a clash three miles east of Hitchcock. A deputy was wounded and a negro was shot as Garrison, pursuing Alf Hunter, alias James Kingsbury, who had killed Susie Pride in Oklahoma City on May 19, faced five escaping suspects. A posse of fifty pursued the fugitives as Sheriff McArthur and deputies joined the effort.

Oklahoma City George W. Garrison Hitchcock Alf Hunter James Kingsbury Susie Pride Garrison McArthur Blaine County Philipps Jim Rouse

Two Pardons Granted by State Board of Pardons

The State Board of Pardons granted full pardons to Dr. J. A. Ambrose of Dayton and Amos Young, former County Treasurer of Allen County. Ambrose served since January 1907 for illegal operation. Young began a two year term in September 1906 for embezzlement accusations. The board cited Ambrose as blameless, with a Civil War record, and Young’s pardon supported by jury, prosecuting attorney, and trial judge recommendations.

Commercial Tribune Columbus State Board of Pardons J. A. Ambrose Dayton Amos Young Alien County Young

King Edward and Party Set Sail for Reval Visit

King Edward Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria departed for Reval Russia to visit the Emperor of Russia. A large suite accompanied them including Sir Charles Harding Sir Arthur Nicholson Admiral Fisher and Lieutenant General Sir John French. They reached Port Victoria and boarded the royal yacht Victoria and Albert, setting sail at four o clock tomorrow morning.

London King Edward Queen Alexandra Victoria Reval Russia Charles Harding Foreign Office Arthur Nicholason St. Petersburg Admiral Fisher John French Port Victoria

Government Seizes Cigars in Federal Tax Crackdown

The Internal Revenue Department announced prosecutions nationwide after seizures at two Washington drug stores. Authorities argued that removing box tops with stamps left cigars unstamped, making them forfeitable. Dealers say lid removal is common practice.

Washington Internal Revenue Department Internal Revenue United States Department Internal Revenue Law

Police Chiefs Name 1909 Convention Host and Officers

The International Association of Police Chiefs selected Los Angeles for its 1909 convention and elected officers including President Major Richard Silvester of Washington D C Vice President John J Downey of Detroit and Secretary Treasurer Harvey O Carr of Grand Rapids Michigan.

Detroit Mich International Association of Police Chiefs Today Los Angeles Cal Richard Silvester Washington, D. C John J. Downey Harvey O. Carr Grand Rapids Mioh

Quarters Leased by New Concern Plans Office Structure

The Queen City Cider Vinegar Company, a new Cincinnati concern, leased quarters at 15 East Canal Street for five years in a four story building from J. O. N. Jones for 420 per year. Brokers also leased a residence at 1871 Kinney Avenue to Dr. Charles Orr for H. Roberts at 360 per year. Provident Savings Bank and Trust Company plans to erect a bank and office building at Seventh and Vine Streets with a contract awarded to H. Harig & Co. for the eleven story structure costing about 500000. Architects Garber & Woodward draft plans for a 5000 residence for Dr. J. F. Zinselmeier and a 12000 duplex at Howard Avenue and Ormond Street by Ren. H. Strader. Other building and mortgage activity across Cincinnati is noted, including numerous lot sales and loans.

Queen City Cider Vinegar Company East Canal Street J. O. N. Jones H. Roberts Charles Orr Kinney Avenue East Walnut Hills Provident Savings Bank and Trust Company Seventh and Vine Streets H. Harig & Co Linton Hotel Garber & Woodward J. F. Zinselmeier Westwood Howard Avenue Ormond Street Ren. H. Strader Chicago Middle West St. Louis New York Manhattan Bronx Brooklyn Philadelphia Cleveland Fittsburg W. N. Carter Norwood First National Bank Ames &Agnew Germania Loan and Building Company Pleasant Ridge Auten Avenue Ridge Avenue Sunflower Avenue Carter Ames & Agnew Henrietta Kuhler Franklin Avenue Norwood Agnes Appler Elm Street Queen City Club Appler

Real Estate Transfers and Leases Noted

John Hillenbrand to Christian Moerlein Brewing 1 year lease of part of 2851 Eastern Avenue with monthly rent. Ida Rapp to Nicholas Rengers 2 years lease of part of premises at northwest corner of McPherson and Warsaw Avenues with monthly rent. Arthur W. Davis to Nannie Hall Lots 199 and 20 in Wood Harmon Co. sub of Mazelwood. Irene Noonan to Minnie B. Boye part of Lot 7 in Resor Park sub. Terrence A. Noonan to Minnie B. Boye east part of same lot. James T. Jemison to George and Edward Nelle 100 by 209 feet on east side of …

John Hillenbrand Christian Moerlein Brewing Company Eastern Avenue Fia Thous Ida Rapp Nicholas Rengers McPherson Warsaw Aynes Arthur W. Davis Nannie Hall Wood, Harmon & Co Mazelwood Noonan Minnie B. Boye Resor Park Terrence A. Noonan James T. Jemison George Edward Nelle

Three and one half story brick tenement on Hale Avenue

Classified brief listing shows a three and one half story brick tenement on the north side of Hale Avenue with an ownership note to Strauss GUE and a value of 40000 dollars. Also notes a two and one half story brick residence on Bryant Street near Clifton Avenue with Clifton Presbyterian Church and a listed value of 6000 dollars. Includes a two and one half story frame dwelling on Warsaw Avenue near Lafayette with owner I N Price and a cost of 2500 dollars.

Hale Avenue Oe Strauss Bryant Clifton Avenue Clifton Presbyterian Church Syl Cates Sasse Teaheckies Diceens Warsaw Avenue Lafayette I. N. Price

New Suits Filed in Common Pleas and Superior Court

The docket lists multiple cases in Common Pleas No. 140 070 through 140 074 including Hackett vs Hackett for divorce and Detzel vs Detzel for alimony. Superior Court entries include injunction actions by C and O Railway Co against Abraham Levin and by others against Henry Hollingshead et al. plus damages claim by Katherine Tenkotte.

George R. Hackett May Hackett D. T. Hackett John C. Riley Albert BE Hulson Squire Smedes William M. Friedman Mary G. Detzel Thomas J. Detzel Healy, Ferris & McAvoy Alta M. Happenny Charles J. Happenny Miller S. B. Kemper Village Madisonville The Abraham Levin Galvin & Galvin Judson Harmon Henry Hollingshead Harmon, Colston, Goldsmith & Hoadly Harmon, Colston Goldsmith & Hoadly Katherine Tenkotte John Hurth Bates & Meyer Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific Ry. Co Henry Hollingshead Et.al

Police Captain 10. Serve A Jail Term

New York June 5 A sentence of thirty days imprisonment and a 250 dollar fine was affirmed by the Appellate Division for Captain Kuhne of Brooklyn for photographing Frank Jenkins for police records. Jenkins, president of Williamsburg Trust Co, was arrested last fall over trust company shutdown issues. The court ordered Captain Kahne not to photograph Jenkins, but Jenkins was seized in the street and photographed, leading to contempt of court charges.

New York Kuhne Brooklyn Frank Jenking Supreme Court Yenkins Wiliamsburg Trust Company Trust Company Kahne Jenkins

Prohibition Ticket Named by Butler County Convention

The Butler County Prohibition Convention met in Hamilton on June 5 and named a full ticket headed by Representative J. A. Shafer for Auditor John B. Crecraft, Treasurer J. W. Durrough, Sheriff William Bevis, Recorder Irving Bowman, Probate Judge William Phares, Commissioners Daniel Vanness Albert Scott George W. Chatten, Infirmary Directors W. T. Hancock John Fisher John Leibrock, and Surveyor John Harvey.

Commercial Tribune Hamilton Butler County J. A. Shafer John B. Crecraft J. W. Durrough William Bevis Irving Bowman William Phares Daniel Vanness Albert Scott George W. Chatten W. T. Hancock John Fisher John Leibrock John Harvey

Also Mentioned on This Page

State Central Covington Real Tate Ners Democrats Kenton Court Notes Newport Real Estate Scott Street M. E. South J. R. Savage Union M. E Eleventh Street A. T. O’rear Epworth League Nannie Rouse M. E J. A. Browne the Divine Carpenter Mr. Redfield Cornelia Perry Madison Avenue Presbyterian Gilbert Glass Harvey Glass D.D Young People’s Society Singleton J. I. Blackburn Richard P. Ernst Fourth Street Christian Joseph W. Hagin St. John’s P. E Eighteenth and Scott Streets Rayer Charles E. A. Marshall West Virginia Taylor Winegar Florence M. Upp Seene Oveneses H. Jayne Cora Lee Sohinbons Willlomea Campbell County Courts Newport Church Notes Moulton W. A. Clark Here Missouri Great Northern Oregon National Medical Association Association Posse Pardon Board Aing'and Quem Emperor Nicholas Internal Revenue Officers Police Major Silvester International Association Glover Fourth Street West NEW Concern Provident Trust and Savings Bank Harruot Bros Gilbert Morris Strauss Joseph G. Steinkamp & Bro Alfred W. van Vleck Paragon W. E. Randle Nicholas P. Smith Kent & Kaufhold Morton Avenue Bond Hill Craig Avenue Montana Avenue Sarah A. Shaffer Wilhelmina Rogge Mozart Avenue Cheviot Eivus H. L. Dotson Omas L. Wayne Columbia Eve i cPaviest Ieee E Wonte Cunigunda Berckh Bosinger & Hopkins South Norwood Seesecees Legee Rosilla M. Lingo Edward Nagel McFarland Road Myers Y. Cooper Max Walther Myers V. Cooper Mt. Vernon Avenue Louis P. Gilligan Et al Jennie B. H. Williams Richmond Street Frank H. Kinney H. Clyde Coleman Elsmere Anna M. Smith Theresa Muth Beresford Avenue Frank H Calvin M. Fenner Eagle B. Lolajiaa Pan Meee Central Fairmount Allemania L. & B Amelia Ochs Fata Eeat Sdevsece Seventh Ward L. & B. Company Clyde Coleman H. Fuller Southern Ohio Regina I. Titus Calhoun L. & B.co Mary Curley Oakiey Park Co Carrie W. Behymer Unity B. & 8. Co Thomas Garbally C. J. McDiarmid Willis C Harper Laura Oehlmann Aksa Oetua Willis C. Harper Elizabeth Rietman Home Savings Herbert E. Beyring Cincinnati Workingmen’s Club Inez Harvuot Ohio Segeccasss Kate Konersman L. & Credo Cidaswdeds Legion C. M. Fenner Western Avenue B. A Neeve W. J. Behymer Madison B. A. No Fennekohl Elizabeth Courtot William Fee Ae Hilzabeth Transrers Common Pleas Court Superior Court Prohibition Shafers
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