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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1901
Page
10
Local Division Superintendent assumes control of the Pan-handle System of the Pennsylvania Lines, signaling a leadership shift in the railroad division. Peters takes over charge and oversees operations and administration.
Ralph Peters, long time Cincinnati Pennsylvanian official, is named General Superintendent of the Southwest Pennsylvanía system known as the Panhandle Road. George Eck becomes General Manager of Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburgh. Peters will move to Columbus as his new duties begin. McCrea succeeds Peters as Cincinnati Division Superintendent.
Mrs. Kate Busch visiting Germany learned a graveyard practice allows reusing plots after fifty years. A horseshoe shaped metal plate from her mother’s casket bore the inscription H Hoerner. The relic will be brought back to America. Miss Elizabeth Hoerner is her niece and hospital operator.
The Richardson Burkmaier Shoe Manufacturing Company at 224 Webster Street went into liquidation for creditors with William Lusby as assignee. Cause cited as lack of capital and dull business. Assets estimated at 14 500 liabilities 11 500 capital stock 20 000 in 200 shares. A suit was filed by director Louis G Freeman to assess stockholders for 24.10 for machinery sold the company.
An afternoon crash on Westwood’s Harrison Avenue sent a city bound car crashing into a delivery wagon owned by Steve Tuchfaster. The horse was killed and the wagon overturned. Driver William Connor suffered a badly bruised body and a injured right arm. The car left the track but the pace racer escaped with only a severe jolt.
Miss Greta Gray of Cincinnati earns the bachelor of science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston. She studied architecture among a class of forty men and completed her program with credit, daughter of James A. Gray of Mt. Auburn.
Direct B and O schedule announces three daily trains July 9 and 10 with connections in Union Station St Louis. Tickets and details available at southeast corner Fourth and Vine.
Lockwoods sue the Riggs Restaurant and Hotel Company to stop opening a new restaurant at 33 West Fifth Street. They previously petitioned to enjoin Leon C. Riggs and wife from the same site. Riggs denies any interest in the project, claiming it is solely the Riggs Restaurant and Hotel Company’s plan.
Mayor Johnson tightens control to improve city image by removing unsightly billboards crowding parks and building walls. City department warned to take down signs including a dealer’s five cent cigar advertisement on City Hall Building.
Under supervision of the State University of West Virginia Samuel D Brady of Clarksburg will begin surveys to map all coal fields in the state especially along the Kanawha and tributaries. The map planned for August will precede a published book with an analysis of coal from every mine by the state chemist. Professors White and four university crews are carrying out the state geological survey.
A graduation night clash on the esplanade pitted Hughes and Woodward against Walnut Hills High. A crowd formed around Music Hall as a planned water splash escalated into a rough fifteen minute confrontation until watchmen intervened and the melee ended.
The House Committee report at the Business Men's Club names H. D. Crane to run the restaurant, E. V. Overman over wines liquors and cigars, and J. Gano Wright as overall supervisor. Clubhouse location not fixed yet. negotiations continue. New members elected include A. Bieib Claude Ashbrook H Ha Geo ae Eugene ee Busse Breed Geo FR 4 R E Wine R J Fiemming and nonresident Sabin Robbins Jr Middletown.
The Ohio Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias plans a home for aged members and orphans, with a June meeting at Gem Sig Palace Hall to discuss the project. A proposed farm home could require about 30 000 dollars, signaling a major expenditure if plans proceed.
The Joint Committee on Light of the Boards of Legislation and Public Service refined specifications for public lighting. They agree to nine months for underground construction, switch to meter based outage ascertainment, and deductions for shortfalls unless outages are city caused.
Frank Schepper, unable to swallow liquids due to throat stricture, completed gastrostomy at City Hospital. He took his first meal via an artificial funnel tube last night after a four day fast, with beef tea and progress toward solid foods expected in days. He is reported to be rallying and on the way to recovery.
Mrs. Alice Smith of 804 Hopkins street arrived at City Hospital described as the largest woman received there. She weighs over 340 pounds and faces an amputation after gangrene develops in her foot. Doctors plan the operation this morning to avoid further risk to her life.
Judge Hollister’s injunction ends the Saengerfest prize fight. Judge Peck, chief counsel for the promoters, states there will be no appeal or writ of error. The promoters request dismissal of further proceedings. William A Brady signals retirement from the enterprise and accepts finality of the judge’s decision as precedent.
Harry King of Lockland, a canal boatman, was kicked in the face and taken in serious condition to Mercy Hospital in Hamilton. A companion, Amade Leming, was involved. police moved the man to the hospital from the docks.
A large bouquet of white and pale pink roses, grown from a bush planted seventy years ago by William Conclin, stands in the Chamber of Commerce. Superintendent Charles B. Murray accepted the gift from an old-time friend, noting the plant traces back to the same site as the original Conclin homestead.
Charles E. Smith known as Old Charley died suddenly in Judge Spiegel's court waiting room. A 70 year old theater veteran, he managed the Old National Theater and Woods playhouse and helped popularize Vine Street Opera House. He had testified in the Hicks Weir case before collapsing from heart disease. His body was taken to the Morgue and later to be buried by Bob O'Brien, Gil Robinson and Johnny Wilson. Smith faced hard times and had lived in the City Infirmary.
At the Loyal Legion meeting Major L. M. Hosea became Commander with Colonel Cadlé as guest of honor. Companions Isham and Montette shared brief reminiscences as the group left the Grand Hotel quarters. New quarters at the Masonic Temple are being prepared for veterans of the Ohio Commandery with plans for a reception. House Committee Members Wilshire Allen and Milliken were named.
Mrs. Kate McCoy of Elmwood Place was the victim of a highway robbery of her household goods yesterday on Carthage pike and Township avenue as they waited on the sidewalk to be moved to Cincinnati. An expressman with an uncovered wagon was seen fleeing with the belongings, with only two witnesses describing a gray horse and wagon.
The Ariel Club from Harrison presented a concert last evening in the Town Hall under leader Leroy bs. The performance was assisted by Mrs. H. G. Miller and Miss M. Henry of Cincinnati and Edward Martindell of New York.
The John Shillitd Company of Cincinnati declares a quarterly dividend of 1 1 4 percent on its preferred stock to stockholders of record at the close of business June 2 1901. Transfer books will close in early June and checks will be mailed to holders as of the record date. Treasurer W A Hopple signs the notice.
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