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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
12
City council eyes hiring a forester to tend urban trees as part of a broader plan to improve breathing spaces. The agenda includes traffic ordinance ideas from the Cincinnati Automobile Club, aimed at easing evening congestion and protecting streetcar passengers.
A local advertiser markets invalids rubber goods and a broad range of comfort items for patients. Air cushions and pillows, bed pans, waterproof sheeting, fountain syringes, hot water bottles, atomizers, ice bags, sanitary covers, urinals and other aids are offered with a catalog on request.
Lewis A Bernard claims he secured his aims amid the Nector Peck clash as Mullane loses to keep influence across 87 counties. Alfred M Cohen discusses possible nomination for lieutenant governor and notes Hamilton county bloc opposed Mullane, while Cohen praises the orderly convention and Harmon support amidst unit rule battles.
Dr. Ernest Kunwald arrived yesterday as the new leader of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. He met business associates and was hosted by C. P. Taft and Mrs. C. R. Holmes. Kunwald praised Cincinnati, recalled his farewell in Berlin May 4, and spoke of returning in the fall with his wife.
Fireman Martin Menkhaus of Ladder Company 15 was discharged by Safety Director Cash after a fight with Fireman Thomas Donahue. Donahue’s charges were dismissed but he was warned to improve conduct. Also 433 applicants for subpatrolman failed the physical test. 606 candidates remain, seven qualified for mental exams to be held today and tomorrow. Examiners Millikin and Hanks supervised the tests.
Workmen for M F Quill contractor digging a sixteen inch water main from Warsaw and Glenway avenue to Western Hills tanks unearthed a human skeleton in the first trench yesterday. The skeleton lies near a corner of Warsaw where an old cemetery was once located. The main laying will take about six weeks and upon completion the Western Hills tanks will be put in service to assure water pressure for the western hilltop suburbs.
City Auditor Washburn discusses with Mayor Hunt and Service Director Price a plan to distribute charges for services rendered between departments. He argues statements of interdepartmental services would ensure annual figures show true department costs even without credit or fund transfers.
Robert Barnes convicted of second degree murder after eight minutes deliberation. The jury sentenced him to life imprisonment under law. The fatal incident occurred March 29 when Barnes lured Charles Meyer to Emma Jefferson’s Barr street home and Meyer was killed after a fall from a second floor banister during an attempted badger game. Emma Jefferson was indicted and awaits trial. Frank Bowman defended, Walter M. Locke prosecuted.
Rev. R. A. Longman indicates upcoming disclosures about local maternity hospitals. A colored women’s baby hospital on Eighth Avenue is under scrutiny after an investigative crew found mixed child wards and evidence of white children there. A schoolteacher from an eminent family may pursue habeas corpus with aid from Prosecutor Pogue.
F C Miller of 117 East Eighth Avenue was arrested and fined for selling a claimed universal remedy without a license. The alledged concoction, sold as a cure for all diseases, allegedly caused sleep in several Black residents of Carlisle Avenue.
Prosecutor Pogue said an expert on bank accounts will join with the state banking department's accountant to examine the Cincinnati Trust Company ledgers, with a decision expected today.
W C Rippey supports new health department rules regulating tenements to protect public health. He cites tenants of foreign birth facing sanitation challenges and urges enforcement, along with education campaigns and inspections by sanitary experts to curb nuisances.
Frank Detrich aged 22 of 413 West Ninth Avenue was pulled into a machine at the Compressed Wood Preserving Company's plant at Spring Grove and Station Avenues. His clothing caught in a pulley, tearing flesh from his arm as coworkers aided him. Doctors at the city hospital feared his injuries would prove fatal.
A cryptic ad from Keith's promises "any seat, any time" with a brief slogan "dime and more" suggesting flexible deals. The fragmentary copy hints at a sales pitch but provides no concrete details or dates.
Commencement week opens with a 7 30 band concert and raising of the class pennant on the roof garden. The 1913 class hosts a gym event from 8 30 to 11 in honor of 1912 grades. An annual student work exhibition runs Monday to Wednesday with visitors welcome. The Emery auditorium hosts Tuesday graduation. Alumni meet Thursday with a graduates reception. Week ends Saturday at 10 o'clock.
Guarantors of The World in Cincinnati demonstration at Music Hall in May were assessed 25 percent of their pledges to cover exposition costs. Treasurer G A Mayer said the poor attendance due to weather created a deficit between 15000 and 16000 dollars. William E. Hutton chairs the incorporated company, with Mayer as treasurer and J W Perkins as secretary.
The Michigan Ohio Indiana Coal Association the Order of Kokoal and Southern Retail Coal Merchants Association outline committees for a Cincinnati convention June 11 to 13. Executive chair C R Moriarty leads with E J Howe secretary and M E Lynn treasurer. Cincinnati groups list chairs for entertainment and finance along with numerous members.
The Union Savings Bank and Trust Co. credits interest at 3 percent. Interest is posted semi annually. Money deposited on or before June 10 earns interest from June 1.
The will of August Brestel of 1911 Baltimore avenue provides a $11,000 estate disinheriting his son August if he fails to become self supporting and sober by age 30. The inheritance is to be shared equally among his seven other children.
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