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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
5
John De Bray wed Miss Louise Jung in a city ceremony performed by Justice Bloom. The couple, both residents of the city, were united in marriage with local attendance.
The Ohio Audubon Society will be addressed by Miss Dora Hargitt of Hamilton this afternoon at 4 oclock in the Ohio Mechanics Institute Hall.
Assistant Superintendants R P Allen and Henry D Temple of the Postoffice Registry paid a flying visit to the registry department here and examined its workings yesterday.
Mary Plogsted aged 56, while seated holding a grandchild, collapsed and died from heart disease. She operated a small store on Colerain Avenue. Coroner Cameron was notified.
The annual Carpenters District Council outing will be held tomorrow at Chester Park. Members from the three cities are invited with their families to participate in contests such as sawing and nail driving.
W C Tabor and wife of Rothwell Kentucky are at the Dennison after marrying yesterday in their hometown and spending their honeymoon in Cincinnati. Young Tabor's father is a prosperous Rothwell merchant.
Creed Bates of 326 Smith Street escaped Patrolman Kohl during transfer to the Fourth District Police Station on a disorderly conduct charge and ran down Fifth Street.
Fred Dreihs, clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, will today ask the board to appoint one or two assistant clerks. If approved, Louis Bardes and Edward Fowble, formerly of the Custodian's office, will likely be appointed.
J B Hall the mining promoter and promoter and speculator was released from jail in Dayton yesterday after Deputy Marshal Frank Gardner removed him. His father and wife signed the $2000 bond to secure a new trial proceeding.
The St Michael’s Church bazaar held last evening drew a large crowd and was well patronized. Various attractions brought in a neat sum to defray part of the new parochial school building expenses.
Justice Smedes called Charles Young and Jacob Kollmer to trial on poolroom charges but found yesterday morning that differences between the alleged bookmakers and residents of Winton Place were patched up.
William Bockelmeyere of 4216 Kirby avenue broke two bones in his hand after catching a batted ball in a vacant lot behind the American Oak Leather Company tannery. He was taken to City Hospital where the fractures were set.
The Antisaloon League of Ohio sues to stop Mayor Dempsey from advertising a hearing on the Walnut Hills local option petition under the Jones law. Secretary Wayne Wheeler's letter to City Solicitor Lowman was answered affirmatively yesterday.
The Children’s Home received a $500 bequest from the late Mrs. James Lowman, paid by her sons Leo J. and Jesse Lowman yesterday. Mrs. Lowman supported the home for many years and the amount will be added to the endowment fund.
Passengers aboard a Norwood car near the city were startled at the Norfolk and Western crossing about 9:30 yesterday morning when the vehicle bucked as a fast freight neared. Several jumped but the car restarted just in time to clear the train.
Alfred Oldewage of 1069 Wade Street identified the unknown man found prostrated on Sycamore near Twelfth as his brother Fred Oldewage 51 a driver employed by Van Otten a Pleasant Ridge dairyman. The brother claimed the body.
Mayor Dempsey approved vacation of Lawnway Avenue between Waverly and Tremont streets as provided by council ordinance, requested by Lunkenheimer Brass Works. Lunkenheimer also agreed to grade and pave Pinetree and Tremont streets at its own expense. Mayor vetoed ordinance allowing Shannon & Sokup to maintain a baseball scoreboard in front of their store.
Ex Magistrate Michael Muller spurred officials to act after charges voiced in Police Court Wednesday morning. Local authorities vow to pursue leads and review case details as public concern rises.
Russell's Soldiers of the Common Good in Everybody's highlights the Indian famine and plague amid vast costs for a royal Durbar show. It contrasts lavish spending on pageantry with millions suffering from preventable disease, famine, and water scarcity.
Detectives Keatting and Calnan examined race books while Chief Millikin plans to have Muller repeat and substantiate charges before Mayor Dempsey. If Magistrate Muller finds cause, charges will be filed.
Mrs Eliza B Miller filed affidavits in the United States Court yesterday in an effort to reverse a verdict of 25000 in favor of Miss Mary Lt Steele a New York schoolteacher.
Ww. W. Walker named engineer at the City Hospital for 75 dollars a month. J. Wermell appointed engineer at the Westwood Pumping Station for 17.50 dollars weekly. John Sparks named engineer at the auxiliary engines Front Street Station for 21 dollars per week.
Sanford Brown of the Chamber of Commerce Mutual Insurance Company secured a judgment in the court of Justice Bloom against members who did not respond to an assessment call tied to a recent Superior Court ruling.
Attorneys C. D. Hanchette of Hancock Michigan Alva F. Rees of Houghton Michigan and H L Carr of Van Wert were admitted to practice in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday The court dismissed the appeal of Margaret A Throckmorten for a review of a bankruptcy decision.
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune Springfield Ill June 7 After a special committee the German Baptist Brethren also called Dunkards adjourned their annual conference to meet next year in Long Beach Cal They adopted a report barring members from selling diamonds gold rings gold watches dominoes dice or other articles for games of chance or display on the person The church holds divorced persons who remarry while a former spouse is living may be received unless the divorce was for adultery Tithing will be taken up at the next conference.
The General Federation of Women's Clubs passed a resolution urging the U S Senate to support its committee in recommending seating reversal for Senator Reed Smoot of Utah. Mrs Susan Louck Avery of Kentucky was elected Honorary Vice President General for distinguished services.
George M. Wilson a Pittsburg manager and former Cincinnati May Festival head spoke at the Toledo Club conference. He seeks to form a new musical circuit including Pittsburg Toledo Cincinnati and Detroit with solid financial backing for Toledo.
In police court Judge Lueders fined Fred Scholle Albert Walker Reg King Jos Bezenah and Tommy Fitzgerald fifty dollars each for taking part in or aiding a prize fight. Scholle said Florence O Leary brother in law of the mayor told him to proceed and that all would be well O Leary denies giving such assurance.
Judge Harry Hoffheimer granted a perpetual injunction to stop the Louisville & Nashville Railway from building a viaduct along the riverfront, ruling the city council exceeded its authority and that exclusive rights to public streets for such structures cannot be granted. The decision underscores potential traffic interference and challenges the contract and funding already spent by the railroad. Affidavits claim lawyer fees up to 10 percent of recovered funds in a separate county funds case.
After hearing attorneys, Judge S. W. Smith took under advisement the taxpayer's suit to enjoin relocating the fire company from Clifton and Calhoun to Clifton and Ludlow streets.
Edward Bartholomew stood trial in Judge Otto Pfleger's court for murder in the second degree after fatally shooting Willis Renfro a Lockland constable in Wyoming. Prosecutor Arthur Minning led for the state while Edward M. Ballard defended.
The University School presented its annual exhibition with kindergarten class exercises in the afternoon, art displays on the third floor, a French play by seventh and eighth graders in the auditorium, and a basement manual training exhibit to close.
William R. Graham pleaded guilty to forging a fifteen dollar check drawn on the First National Bank and was sentenced to the reformatory by Judge Oto Pfleger.
Charles Gehrum was found guilty by Judge Pflerse jury of cutting to wound and remanded to jail for sentence.
Dr J M Good chief of city meat inspection spoke on meat inspection at the Second Ward Citizens Municipal Club meeting in Schott's Hall Woodburn avenue Health Officer Allen and several ward physicians attended B R C Jones serves as club president
Charles W. Durrah, ex Ft. Thomas hotel and saloon owner now in federal prison, sues Pabst Brewing Co. of Milwaukee for 25000 dollars in damages for malicious prosecution of a bankruptcy case and 1194.65 for wrongful conversion of property. He contends the company had no right to seize his premises after his arrest.
The annual inspection of the House of Refuge by the Mayor, Public Service Board members, Council, and city officers took place yesterday afternoon. At five, the boys staged a military dress parade and review with the boys’ band providing the music.
Deputy Sheriff William Bowman will transport four inmates to Mansfield Reformatory today James Linda charged with manslaughter Robert Burns for grand larceny Walter Harbig for burglary and William R. Graham for forgery in a routine transfer.
At yesterday afternoon’s Union Board of High Schools meeting President Dabney of the University proposed that the university take over the Technical School, which has been run by the Varsity for the past six years.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething infants. It claims to soothe, soften gums, ease pain, cure wind colic, and diarrhea, with a price of 25 cents per bottle.
Commencement at Greenwood Hall drew a large crowd as Dr. Henry Melville Curtis opened with the invocation. Leroy Phares gave the salutatory, Walter Steubing spoke on leadership, Wilbur Hunt gave the valedictory, Judge Hosea offered guidance, Dean McDiarmid represented the faculty, and Prof. John L. Shearer presented diplomas.
Edward L. Harper failed to obtain discharge in bankruptcy in Abingdon Virginia. The debts total nearly three million dollars and interest will accrue. Chicago brokers Irwin Green & Co. and bank receiver W C Herron opposed the discharge, while Harper is said to be wealthier from iron and mining investments.
The Miami and Erie Canal break was repaired with water restored by last night. Lipps and Peters of St. Bernard faced trial before Squire Dumont for attempting to provoke a breach of the peace. they waived examination and were bound over to the grand jury in $200 bonds each for a Winton Place resort altercation. Elmwood Place Council saw Bussdicker resign, Henry Bruedemann named to fill the vacancy, and village finances set with a twelve mill tax and a wagon purchase funded from saloon license leftovers. Trailer dismissed and Clark bound over in another Big Four yard case. Hartwell High School commencements slated with J A Bramwell as speaker. Glendale College speaker Dr. Lillian Johnson urged higher education for women. Ladies Auxiliary social at Volz's Garden. Schulte's case dismissed for lack of evidence. Naylor's Inn case continued to June 14.
A young man who claims to be James W. Stearns, son of a Cincinnati magnate, was found injured beside the C A tracks near Madison City Illinois. He sustained a compound fracture of the right leg and other injuries after attempting to ride a freight to Chicago. He is educated and asserts ties to Illinois and Ohio families. Parents in Cincinnati were notified and he was sent to the county hospital.
A list of new cases filed in Common Pleas Court numbers 134463 to 134471 including Cora Newcomb vs Earl Biller for partition of estate and damages suits against Pabst Brewing Co, Cincinnati Traction, and others. injunction and divorce actions. mortgage foreclosure. and contract dispute. Named attorneys listed with each case.
The notice states a round trip fare of 11 dollars 35 cents offered via the Erie Railroad. Tickets available at 416 Walnut Street. The date June 3 is listed with multiple train options.
Reports in The Manufacturers' Record describe the Clinchfield Coal Corporation forming with 10 million dollars capital, purchasing Crane's Nest, Dawson Coke, and Clinchfield coal properties in southwest Virginia. The firm plans major expansion to ship via the South & Western Railroad to mills and the Atlantic coast, signaling a broad regional rail and coal boom led by New York backers.
In Kansas City on June 7 the Armour Swift Cudahy and Nelson Morris packing firms under indictment for accepting Burlington Railroad rebates on export shipments from the Missouri River had the case resumed. A statement of facts agreed by both sides was read to the jury with no witnesses heard before arguments began.
In Kansas City Missouri the rebate case against the Chicago and Alton Railway Company and two ex executives was continued to November after defense agreement. A related Chicago case with similar issues is forthcoming, prompting the delay.
The Texas Supreme Court refused a new hearing in City of Tyler vs The Cotton Belt Railroad and ordered the main line offices and machine shops to stay in Tyler, permanently restraining the railroad from removing them.
T A Connor resigns as local Big Four agent in Cincinnati to become General Manager of New York Central Lines west of Buffalo reporting to Dr E Schaff who was promoted to VP of the division. J S Crehan of Kankakee Ill named his successor. Connor received a diamond ring from his local workforce.
Traveling passenger agent R. J. Van Dyke of the Rio Grande system, based in Chicago, was a visitor yesterday. Advertising agent W. B. Johnston of the Cincinnati Southern departed last evening for Chattanooga.
Yesterday in Greater Cincinnati marriage licenses were issued. Names include Charles Drury 31 residence Clark Street and Yetta Bonner 21 of Hillside Avenue, with many more entries listing spouses, ages, and street addresses across Cincinnati and nearby towns.
Isaac Harris husband of Hattie Jacobs Harris died of peritonitis at the Jewish Hospital on Wednesday June 6. Funeral services will be at Lick Run Chapel Friday at 3 pm with carriages from Maertz's establishment at 2 pm. Flowers omitted.
A local burial permits record lists numerous individuals with ages ranging from a few months to 80, detailing causes such as phthisis nephritis pneumonia senility and enteritis. Names include Agostino Gaito Margaretd Sullivan William Finley Margaret Thompson Syster Voohees Sophia Murphy Mabel Perry Joseph Marianna am Pietro Fanticolana Charlotte Groh Elmer Putthoff Knoggs Sorel Donz Elmer Wolf and others with addresses in Ohio Indiana and Michigan. The entries reflect a broad set of ailments and a mix of infant and elderly deaths awaiting burial permits.
An OCR fragment states Lehigh Valley Railroad contact points in Buffalo New York and Detroit Michigan. It mentions a double track acenic highway and connections at Buffalo or Niagara Falls with all lines from the West.
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