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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1909
Page
3
The scene at Newport City Hall shows Chief Lickert and his officers on the front entry steps as the matter heads to the Kentucky court of appeals this week. A final decision is expected within two weeks on whether Republicans or Democrats will govern the board.
The Newport board of education meets tonight with expected dramatic changes. Possible resignations include Vice President Emil Gerhardt, who may become chief janitor. other vacancies may follow among principals and janitors. Payroll approval and missing high school graduation exam papers are also on the agenda.
A Newport News notes column reports a large G A R and W R C delegation attending memorial services at St Stephen's cemetery with services by Rev G T O'Brian. J W Graves travels to Dayton on business. Red Men from several cities plan memorials at Evergreen cemetery on Sunday June 20. Local court actions list Charles Morgan and William Strittler charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct plus a separate case against John Timmerwilke for drunkenness. A marriage license is granted to Carl Conner and Laura Haines of Waynesville with Squire Donelan performing the ceremony. Funeral arrangements for Mrs Bridget Dowd, 79, mother of Mrs Thomas Ford, are set for a requiem mass at Immaculate Conception church tomorrow at 9 o'clock.
Nearly 200 children from the Catholic Orphans' asylum at Cold Springs were guests of St. Bonifacius society. They rode in wagons, attended services at St. Stephen’s and Corpus Christi churches, then were fed supper at the music hall. Grand marshal Joseph Dieterman led the parade with assistants Les Betz and Anton Schaben.
Newport man George Kid Moeser has created a mail catcher device to grab bags from moving trains. He later earned a government offer of about 20 000 for the invention after securing a patent on the mail catching method.
Citizens led by Robert Snow fund and apply tar via to oil the Alexandria pike from Newport line to the tollgate. The novel treatment proves a great success and sparks plans for a Pike Welfare Association to expand street improvements. Twenty barrels of tarvia were used.
The annual council of the Episcopal church of Lexington diocese opens today at St Pauls Church Newport with arrangements by St Pauls officers. Bishop L W Burton presides and missionary mass meeting begins the program. Rev Robert W Patton will address the gathering as the council continues until Thursday evening.
Covington officials face a tense annexation issue as Latonia joins Covington. With four Latonia precincts and a six ward limit for the city, Latonia would likely be split into the Fifth and Sixth wards, enlarging them beyond current sizes. Census and redistricting won’t be ready before the next election, delaying a full solution. City Clerk Harry Klostermann will cast Covington’s city vote for local directors James Nolan and Joseph Ruh, while Newport’s representative votes for Newport-chosen directors. Dr. James A. Ryan, a new intern from the University of Cincinnati, joins Covington’s St. Elizabeth’s hospital. A burglary at 1218 Wood Street results in $22.70, tobacco, and rings stolen.
The board of directors will meet in the Covington end office to discuss ongoing operations and plans for the bridge project. Directors are expected to review finances, maintenance, and upcoming milestones for the crossing between Newport and Covington.
J T O Connor of 503 Greenan Street told Covington police he was held up Saturday night by two Negro men on Scott Street between Fifteenth and Martin streets. A revolver was aimed at him while the second man rifled his pockets. This is the seventh such hold up reported in Covington area in recent months.
Henry Starks a 38 year old pipe fitter at 322 West was severely injured when a traveling crane in a rolling mill severed both arms from his body. The accident left him with life threatening wounds and he is hospitalized awaiting further treatment. A detailed investigation is expected to determine fault and safety lapses.
The worker Starks suffered severe limb trauma when a traveler ran over both arms during crane repair. His right arm was severed at the shoulder and left at the elbow. Dr. Brown attended, and Starks was taken to Spé ers hospital, where doctors reported he was slowly sinking.
Preliminary preparations for the Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky Saengerbund Saengerfest at Degenthal Park Covington on July 5 were discussed at Turner hall. Officers reported 494 singers expected with Cincinnati groups including Liederkranz Clifton Heights Teutonia Maennerchor Bavarian Maennerchor and others from Hamilton Newport Day ton and Cincinnati.
The Covington board of police and fire commissioners seeks council approval for 4000 dollars to install a new fire alarm system and 1600 feet of new hose at 1600 dollars. Fire Chief Griffith reports the old system is antiquated, wires cause false alarms, and repairs drain resources. When Latonia is annexed, plans include a new fire house and department changes for the volunteer station.
The Turkish embassy in Washington denied reports that 20 000 to 30 000 people were killed in Asiatic Turkey and said casualties would not exceed 4 000. It cited government actions including $100 000 sought for victims and $10 000 already sent, with aid to all sufferers. A new Adana court martial was established to try those responsible, with Roumelian officers approving impartial proceedings. The diplomat expressed confidence that liberty and justice would prevail.
Frederic J. Haskin reflects on the Nile's history and irrigation in Egypt, linking ancient flood cycles to modern water management. He explains the Nile’s sources, seasonal flood patterns, green water, and how careful irrigation supports Egypt despite occasional low Nile years.
Emil Hermann, janitor at a Christian mission on South B street, climbed a three story building and imagined he had captured a burglar for a $2,500 reward. He was overpowered by police and jailed. An inquest of lunacy is scheduled for tomorrow.
English diplomat Bryce departs Washington with Mrs Bryce and the British embassy closes for the season. The mission will reopen this week at Northeast Harbor, Maine, where the ambassador will spend the summer. Alfred Mitchell Innes remains in Washington until Congress adjourns, then will join at Northeast Harbor.
Public notice states the Board of Public Service will receive sealed bids until 12 o'clock noon Monday June 7 1909 for furnishing labor and materials to improve Vaughn Street from University Panel to Daniels Street and Daniels Street from Vaughn Street to west of Nee nue by constructing sewers per plans on file. Bids must be accompanied by a stated sum and will be secured. bids may be rejected for reasons including failure to meet specifications.
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