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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1898
Page
4
Still on guard with no official move yet reported rumors claim the railway company will take decisive action today. A cautious atmosphere surrounds the pending decision as officials weigh possible steps.
The Millcreek Valley Committee of One Hundred met and adopted resolutions opposing streetcar fare hikes and track removal. Citizens warn against attempts to replace tracks while seeking a five cent fare to Fountain Square and continued streetcar operation.
Captain E. V. Cherry, chairman of the Auditing Committee of the G A R Encampment Committee, plans to travel to Manitou Colorado to seek renewed health. He names A. W. Summerfield to replace H. M. Lane on the committee. Samuel S. Baxter, commander of Bing ham Post No. 555 Wellsburg NY, asks for quarters for at least fifteen members. Meetings scheduled Finance tomorrow afternoon Halls and Meeting Places Saturday June 11 Auditing Monday June 13.
The Cincinnati Street Railway Company posts notices that today only southbound cars on the Gilbert avenue Madison avenue Avondale and Norwood lines will turn west on sixth street from Broadway. Returning eastbound cars will run to Main Fourth Broadway and thence to the regular route.
The Maplewood Lawn Tennis Club at Mt. Auburn Methodist Church presents a concert in Maplewood avenue Mt. Auburn on Tuesday June 7 at 8 p.m. The Lyric Quartet led by Mr Frank McMechan and soloists Netta Werner Stella Bedinger Eunice Bertling and Clara I Baur join other prominent musicians for the program.
Emmanuel Mayer left a package containing two whisky samples a memorandum book and a mileage book on a Main Street counter last Saturday. The package disappeared before his return. Officer Goff recovered the memorandum book on New Street yesterday morning. the mileage book remains missing.
Ft Thomas rapidly transforms into a general hospital for sick and wounded soldiers. Surgeon-in-chief directs ongoing renovations as the hospital corps complete bedding and orders for twenty five men from Camp Alger arrive pending transfer. Three convalescing patients from Camp Collier at Lexington, Ky. are being cared for awaiting field return.
Senate confirmed Willard Young for Colonel of the Second Regiment of United States Volunteer Engineers. The unit, led by W. M. Goodale and T. S. Huston, has enlisted 125 engineers at the Water Works and later at the Cuban Relief Society room. Colonel Young, Brigham Young’s son and West Point graduate, has served as a regular engineers captain.
Three delegates from about ten charitable and semi military groups will meet next Friday at 4 PM in Room A, Chamber of Commerce to form a local Army and Navy League. The group seeks coordinated relief for soldiers in service and families left behind, uniting scattered efforts under a single organized head.
At a Monday meeting of Methodist ministers a resolution condemned the canteen system in Chickamauga and Tampa camps. They argued it harms soldiers morally and physically, citing the Civil War era, and called for abolition with a joint church committee action.
The Board of Education confirmed and fixed salaries for new superintendents of special departments. Pension petitions by Harriet Evans and Belle Hassett were referred to the Teachers and Salaries Committee. New teacher appointments span multiple districts including Maud Corbin and Estelle Surran. Some promotions raised salaries for E C Trisler and others. Disciplinary actions against Runyan and Haight were dismissed. Discussions on Latin in lower grades continued with Morgan favoring earlier instruction. Resignation of Bernhard Bettmann due to ward change was tabled for two weeks. Additionally, relief efforts for soldiers at home expand with Army and Navy League planning and Pound Party momentum.
Mrs. Broadwell of the Broadwall homestead at Fifth and Pike has presented the fully furnished property to the Foster children. She also furnished extra property to cover all taxes and assessments.
Mr Brent Arnold announced that the Louisiana and Nashville line will carry donated relief items free of charge. The announcement highlighted church leader Rev. Goss who will oversee the relief effort and distribution.
Yesterday a representative said she would accept all aid for the cause and forward church gifts to headquarters for transport to the South. A large box is to be prepared for the First Regiment by week’s end, with urgent needs and prompt giving. A big meeting is announced in the Commercial Tribune tomorrow.
Detectives Crim and McDermott raided a shop rear of 1572 Freeman avenue around noon yesterday and arrested six men on charges of promoting a game of chance. Among the detainees are Martin Boller of 1572 Freeman avenue and Charles Reichel of 33 West Third street in Covington, Ed Lane of 704 Broadway, James Flannery of 942 Barr street, Wm. Standt of 1009 West Liberty street, and Phil Hichenroth of Sixth and Craig streets, Covington.
The Commercial Tribune reports a large relief drive for soldiers with a storeroom to be secured tomorrow and donations already arriving. Rev. Charles Goss of Avondale agreed to chair temporarily, joined by volunteers Howard Eckert and T. Z. Riley. The L and N Railroad pledged free transport to the camp of the io Regiment, with plans to seek further aid from southern lines.
Hon. W S Kerr is the only man named so far for the placa post, as the strain of the situation remains too great for action.
Fr Thomas becomes a hub for discouraged volunteers as over fifty men file enlistment applications with Sergeant Pauline. Most entries come from Col. Leeman's regiment and include National Reserves and engineers with Harry Niemeyer a standout First Sergeant famed for drill and parade presence.
The Soldiers Relief Pound Party gains momentum with cash contributions and many donations. Rev Charles F Goss will organize and call a meeting tomorrow. Brent Arnold of the L and N Railroad offers free handling of all donations and will solicit further south routes. Secretary Alger seeks details on transporting staff to Cuba if Ohio troops move. Arrangements are set to ship donations directly to Cuba with government permission if transport is unavailable. Look for tomorrow's Commercial Tribune for the big meeting call.
Columbus dispatch reports Senator Hanna will not be permanent chairman at the coming Republican State Convention due to health and desire to share honors. The piece notes possible choices, including W S Kerr and John R Malloy, while detailing committee roles, civil service questions, and internal party maneuvering.
Mrs Paxton of Youngtown North Dakota recounts recovery from leucorrhea bearing down pain and menstrual irregularities after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the medicine with restoring health after childbirth and urges expectant mothers to seek Mrs Pinkham's advice for female weakness.
In Glenville West Virginia on June 6 the trial over Mrs Atkinson continues as the state tests letters claimed to be hers. Witness R M Owen identified eleven letters and defense counsel pressed a tight cross examination about sale offers and misrepresentations by Mr Bennett and others. The court ruled the letters preliminary and not yet admitted as evidence while noting possible later inclusion.
Teachers of the Highth School District will today honor Mr. Bernhard Bettmann for his service on the Board of Education. A meeting is called at the school this afternoon as he approaches retirement in a few weeks due to his move to Avondale.
At Toledo June 6 Colonel George P. Waldorf assumed control of the revenue office and within thirty minutes dismissed all Democratic employees. The new force included Deputy Oscar S. Cheney, Cashier Frank L. Baird, Bookkeeper Rudolph Lutz, and Spirits Deputy William H. Blakely.
The record lists officials including Clerk Leonidas H. Hughes of Findlay, Stamp Deputy Katherine Kroll of Sandusky, Division Deputies Frank H. Thompson Perrysburg and Sankey L. French Paulding, Titus W. Nolf Fremont, Samuel B. Bertine Beaver Dam, among others.
J M Guffey was chosen to represent Pennsylvania on the National Democratic Committee, succeeding William F Harrity. The change followed a mail poll by Senator Jones and Pennsylvania party requests. Harrisity’s stance had fallen out of step with the party. three members abstained from voting.
Monroe County Republican committees set a mass convention for August 20 to nominate a county ticket and named delegates and alternates for the State convention. They pledge firm support for McKinley and Hanna. For the Congressional Convention at Steubenville June 15, delegates include A G Hughes, J W Webber, John Stewart, Hodge, Dickey, W P King, Molden, Urpman, S C Griffith, M O Edwards, J J Hartline, W Hawkins, O F Little, T B Rouse, O M Greenbank.
Portland reports scattered returns from city and five interior counties show the Republican state ticket likely victorious. The Republican state committee chair claims twelve hold-over senators mean a legislature majority, while Congress races in both districts are expected to be close.
In a mass convention at Carrollton on June 6 the Republican party of Carroll County elected John E. Obersole Daniel Getzman C A Tope and J J McCoy as delegates and J B Hammell Wm Adair W B Crawford Samuel Deets J B Vanfossen and Thomas Love as alternates to the State Convention.
NEW HOLLAND O June 6 The Republican Central Committee of Pickaway County elected delegates to the State convention W A Kirkendall Gregg Nels Wolfley J P Van Sickle E C Rector J F McKinley The list as printed includes minor typographical errors and commas.
Colonel Nick Kleeman leads his regiment of volunteers in urgent drills at the Armory with 18 new recruits. A Washington contact, close to President McKinley and Senator Foraker, is expected to return Thursday with a commission. A Fountain Square review before the Government Building is planned to reveal the decision.
A well-dressed stranger rented a room at Boman Place Avondale and stole $200 in jewelry from Mr. and Mrs. Baumgarten after entering the dining room with his own key. Detectives are on the case.
Ida Knaus age 22 disappeared after leaving 1630 Vine Street on Sunday. A note left by her stated she would never return. Police informed and a search will be conducted.
The ladies of Central Christian Church on Ninth Street opposite City Hall host their annual strawberry festival this evening from 8 to 10 o'clock. All are invited to attend.
A man identified as Wine and Women was arrested on a warrant charging embezzlement from his employer. The case alleges he misappropriated funds over a period, triggering police action and subsequent charges.
William M. Martin a 29 year old married man formerly of Hartwell and an employee of the H J Heinz Pickle Co is jailed at Central Station on embezzlement charges. Police traced discrepancies over 2000 dollars with 3750 named in affidavit. He denied questions at the station after being found with a woman on George Street and later identified himself. The Fidelty Trust Co of Maryland stood as bond.
Edward Drexel Castleton of this city files for divorce from Miss Oakala Hanna of Chicago after a one month marriage. The petition cites abandonment on April 20, accusations of intoxication and uncouth language, seeking divorce and related relief.
SAYLOR SPRINGS ILL Commencing June 1 1898 and continuing until October 1 B and O S W will sell tickets from Cincinnati at 8 dollars round trip.
John Hornbrook former police officer died at his home on 1022 Rittenhouse street yesterday afternoon from pneumonia. Appointed in 1861 under Mayor Hatch he served 25 years without a reprimand. He later worked about four years with the Merchants' police and leaves a widow two children. His daughter is married to Lieutenant Brangan.
William Hurst yard foreman for the B and O line was struck by a train and killed while climbing the engine fender at Gest street crossing last night. Patrol 9 carried the body to the Morgue. he resided at 317 Mill street with Mrs Sheehan at a boarding house.
Casper Heisel aged 19 fell into a pond on Charles Getzwiler estate near Groesbeck on Blue Rock Pike while bathing. He sank before help arrived. Coroner Haerr ordered the pond dragged for the body.
Public cautioned against spurious whiters from refilled APOLLINARIS bottles or from bottles with deceptive labels and cork brands. A Philadelphia offender was imprisoned and heavily fined, and a Chicago case was indicted, signaling vigorous action against such illegal practices. United Agency Company, 503 Fifth Ave., New York, Sole Agents of
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