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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1910
Page
10
In a lively council session Mullen pushes a 100000 bond for street repairs while Reynolds cites auditor limits and recalls a 250000 plea from ex Mayor Dempsey. The clash over Neave’s legacy ends with Reynolds backing the ordinance amid party jabbery.
An astonished visitor views a remarkable display of human hair goods at the McAllpin company on Fourth street. The stock includes Sophia quality pompadours curls puffs coronets braids crowns waves bangs wigs rolls and switches. Some hair comes from European maidens who sold their tresses for small sums.
Charlies J. Bernhardt of Cincinnati will be among 140 graduates receiving diplomas at Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware during the sixty-sixth annual commencement on June 15. Alumni banquet toastmaster will be Charles W. Fairbanks, trustee, with commencement address by Prof. Edward A. Steiner of Beloit College.
The Delhi annexation commission presented its report to council. If the committee on annexation approves terms, Delhi will be brought into Cincinnati's fold. The water supply issue is settled and Cincinnati will honor the contract with the Municipal Utilities company, paying $370 on demand at contract end and taking over the water system, plus $26,000 for installation.
The annual employee outing is planned for Saturday afternoon. The steamer Green Tana is chartered to take excursionists to Fernbank to inspect the government dam. The trip will travel up the river and return by 10:30 o'clock with an elaborate musical programme in the main cabin.
Stella Ivey aged 14 and Alberta Hinkle aged 14 vanished from Elmwood Place Saturday night. Stella left via rope from her window and authorities seek to prevent a marriage by notifying towns and licensing offices.
Local committee finalizes a reception programme for National Jewelers association delegates at Linton. An informal luncheon at Sinton is followed by dinner at the Zoo. Thursday luncheon at Bismarck and a banquet at Sinton with A. G. Schwab as toastmaster. Mayor Schwab and Vice Mayor Galvin are among speakers.
Park Manager Longenecker weighs delaying the season start and moving concerts into October as musicians respond to the cold. Most of Schmittie's George C. Smith band agree to postponement. Smith insists his band is contracted for Friday night and cannot change the dates without a change of mind.
The Harrison avenue viaduct project will begin piles under its piers with C. H. Glandorf awarded the contract for 7010 dollars. City officials call this price stiff and allege Glandorf may form a local pile driving trust. Board approves granite paving on Livingston street east end and asphalt paving on the west end to A. J. Brehm company for 12524 dollars and Barber Asphalt company for 4064 dollars.
The corner stone of the new $100,000 First Church of Christ Scientist on Park Avenue opposite Francis Jane was laid at dawn with simple ceremonies. Frank Beinkamp read passages from Science and Health and Miss Edna Retart read Bible passages. The brick church will seat 1,200 with current membership at 600.
Articles of incorporation for the English Lutheran church of Norwood were filed in Columbus yesterday. L G Pochat and other congregation members are listed as incorporators.
Cincinnati hosts 260 banking delegates en route to the Chattanooga convention. John P. H. Brewster heads the arrangements with a large reception visiting Rookwood pottery and the Zoo, followed by a banquet. Delegates from Spokane to Rochester and their wives attend, with toasts by notable bankers and judges.
The Cincinnati Board of Education approved a 1911 budget totaling 2 448 080 with local levies of 8 384 mills and a tax requirement of 2 240 280. The meeting included retirements and leaves of absence for several teachers, new appointments, and a complaint about E N Hannaford allegedly influencing contracts.
Complete school census returns reveal a drop of over 8,000 pupils across wards. The data lists 41,532 boys and 39,802 girls in public schools, 34,298 boys and 15,750 girls in parochial schools, 2,450 boys in private schools, and 28,826 minors not attending school, totaling 212,668. White students number 78,416.
Building Commissioner George L. Kuhlman seeks a larger department budget for next year including a $3,000 car, $1,500 for a secretary, and $8,000 for four new inspectors. His proposed total is $44,180, about $13,000 above the current year.
Impressive services marked the dedication of 15 month old Marilda Fane Farrell, adopted daughter of Mrs. Sarah Farrell of 200 Broadway, to the Salvation Army. Major Sprague received her into the order as the crossed colors of the United States and Salvation Army waved above. Her late biological daughter died in a fire at the Salvation Army nursery years ago.
The Wright Brothers of Dayton will perform dramatic aeroplane stunts along the Ohio river during the week of Aug 29. They will start near Sedamsville, fly up the river, and navigate under and over five bridges before landing between Bellevue and Dayton, a feat not yet surpassed.
Councilman Michael Mullen urged the Ways and Means Committee to draft a contract form allowing the city to cancel village water contracts with sixty days notice. He noted the main extension ordinance to Spring Grove Avenue would not supply new villages but could aid annexation if needed. The committee passed the ordinance.
Meth odist ministers endorsed Mayor Schwab for stopping a planned near California fight. Rev Harvey Jones introduced a resolution praising Schwab and a copy was to be sent to San Francisco Mayor McCarthy urging him to follow Schwab’s course amid upcoming Johnson versus ee conflict.
Safety Director Scott Small dismissed Patrolman James McSorley of the Second District after a trial in which Chief Millikin and Lieutenant Kane participated. The charge cited promiscuous debts including loans from saloon keepers and a diamond ring purchase. The case notes McSorley faced the same issue two years earlier.
The civil service commission announced the three top scorers for promotion to lieutenant to replace the retired Lieutenant Diehl. They are Sergeants August H. B. Keldel and J. J. Gibbons and Corporal William L. Nimmo. Safety Director Omali will select Diehl's successor from these three.
President Dabney defends Carnegie Foundation critique of Ohio Miami Medical College merger. He says the plan emphasizes thorough laboratory and clinical training, with Cincinnati offering ideal facilities. The report praises the merger but notes nine acting professors of medicine and nine of surgery, suggesting a single head per department.
Sculptor Sir Moses Ezekiel calls the new artistic line justifiable as a fresh mode of expression. He notes the bronze Napoleon statue model completed recently and expected soon. Royal interest from King Emmanuel and Queen Margaret of Italy is shown as they visit his Rome studio. Ezekiel plans to attend unveilings of Stonewall Jackson at Giactionen West Virginia and Jefferson at the University of Virginia, plus ceremonies for Confederate prisoners at Johnson's Island Ohio.
Marjorie Spear 17 of Dayton Ohio was arrested by Detectives Sweeney and Houillion at Fourth and Vine streets yesterday afternoon. She is held for the juvenile court and is said to have escaped from the Price Hill convent where she was committed by the juvenile court.
The Alumni association on Monday chose President William Henry Gansz, first vice president Herbert C. Brown, secretary M. Klaiber Jr., treasurer Fred Kotte, and directors C. G. Wistke and G. W. Feck. The annual banquet for graduates will be held Tuesday night at the Grand Hotel, with about 150 expected in attendance.
An unknown citizen offers two four year Optimist scholarships to second year students showing ability and in need of help. The offer was made to the university trustees through a club member. Harvey Anderson, president of the Optimist club, announced the gift.
The Rev. Howard Voss Sr retires after thirty one years as pastor of St. Pauls German Evangelical Church at Fifteenth and Race. Rev. Andrew Nemens, former Emanuel church pastor in Fairmount, is installed as his successor. Voss conducted 2,713 rites and 3,777 funeral services during his tenure.
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