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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1910
Page
7
Atonia track meet results show Alma boy taking fourth win as favorites push ahead in most events. Crowd cheers as leading runners finish strong and tighten standings.
About 4,000 racing enthusiasts traveled to Latonia for the second day of the spring meeting. Bettie Sue won the first race as Useppa upset Crex in the fifth, Alma Boy beat John Carroll in the fourth, Leamence led the sixth with Quagga close behind, and Crowd noted larger crowds and higher quality after the Derby. Parimutuel reform talks and new purses were discussed by track officials and journalists.
A foul claim in the Alma Boy fourth race was dismissed as unsubstantiated. Judges warned Jockey Eddie Martin and lectured Kennedy for rough riding as they prepare for Clipsetta Stakes action this Saturday.
Salt Lake City reports an ordinary Buena Vista card with two favorites capturing wins. Gold Finn edged Jack Paine in the final race as betting favored the winner amid a fast track and evenly run fields.
Minneapolis evened the series by beating Indianapolis 6 to 3. Hardgrove and Hughes pitched their second win. Hardgrove faded late, Graham relieved, Hughes in good form. Score Indianapolis 3 4 2 0 6 2. Minneapolis 0 0 1 6 2 6.
June 7 Associated Press reports a muddy Montreal track produced mediocre racing with six favorites defeated. Pretty One won the opening four furlongs amid 100 to 150 to 1 odds, followed by results across seven races with long-shot finishes and tight times, including BeHe Kingston and The Shaughraun among several winners.
Omaha beat Lincoln 9 to 2 while Des Moines led Sioux City 7 to 4. Denver and Wichita played to rain delays near Topeka as weather interrupted several games.
Columbus beats Kansas City 6 to 4 as a seventh inning flare prompts police removal of Man Shay and Swann. Kaier falters late, Moran’s collision with the fence leaves him unconscious. Rossman and Moran among key plays in the tense contest.
Marion pitcher Goulait delivered a magnificent 3 hitter shutout with Thomas contributing key hits as Marion defeated Lancaster 9 to 0. Hummers and Reilly stole bases, while Dunnick backed Goulait with steady relief and control. Newark fell to Lima 6 to 1 in the other Ohio League game.
Portsmouth defeated Chillicothe 3 to 0 as Harter allowed only one hit. Ross was badly injured after a collision near the grand stand while pursuing a foul ball. Breen drove in two runs and Oday hit a three base hit for the Ports. Attendance was about 200.
A well known Newport resident died suddenly from apoplexy at her Front street and Central avenue home early yesterday. The 70 year old wife of William Meyerhoff was found unconscious after midnight by her husband who had earlier noted she seemed in good health. Mrs Meyerhoff had spent nearly all her life in the neighborhood.
The funeral for Anna Hogan will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at her parents residence on Sixth Avenue. Interment follows in Evergreen Cemetery. A baccalaureate sermon by Rev. J. I. Hill of Cincinnati will be delivered Sunday evening to the local high school graduates at the First Baptist Church with a special musical program.
Preston Thornhill, a member of the Newport police force, was overcome by fumes when a 4 gasoline stove exploded in his kitchen at 1043 Saratoga Street. Neighbors arrived in time to pull him from the flames. he sustained severe burns on his neck and face.
Newport High School Alumni Association prepares a reception and dance for the graduating class at Overton Street temple Friday night June 17 with Judge W Buten as toastmaster. Howard Johnson delivers welcome, Miss Marie McHenry speaks for the class, and other speakers include Miss Aline Maddux and Prof. W A Evans. Wedding news notes Frank B H Voss and a Newport resident wed quietly at the York Street home with Rev Carl Schaeffer officiating. Henry Otten dies at 830 Overton Street after a brief illness and services are at his sister’s residence with Evergreen Cemetery interment. A strawberry and ice cream festival is planned by St Paul’s German Evangelical church Young People’s Society. Newport police Chief Lickert reports a baseball match against Covington’s Chief Schuler’s team at Rough Rider grounds tomorrow at 3 PM.
Mrs Stagaman of 744 Columbia Street Newport reported her 19 year old niece Gertrude Kaiser missing since Monday evening. Family cannot account for her absence and police are investigating the strange case.
Edward Toesmeyer aged 11 son of Henry Toesmeyer of Poplar and Lafayette avenues Bellevue was struck and run over by a grocery wagon on Fairfield avenue Bellevue. Dr Lawrence Spitbelberger treated him for serious internal injuries and a deep forehead gash.
A call has been issued for a special Newport general council meeting tonight to consider Union Light Heat and Power proposed natural gas heating for city buildings. Also on the agenda are street improvement ordinances and authorizing the water works department to spend 9640 for cleaning remaining city water mains plus other long pending business.
A heated county race pits Arthur Rouse of Boorse County against D Liitt-Goochs of Kenton for Campbell’s votes in the Democratic primary. Campaigns ramp up with Rouse adherents and Gooch supporters holding meetings and planning countywide canvasses as supporters split evenly and the outcome remains unpredictable.
Campbell County trials move forward as the grand jury, convened by Judge Yungblut for the June term, examined witnesses in jail casts. The will of Henry Kohsin, tied to Wiedemann Brewing, was probated with a widow as executrix without bond. Matthias Enzweiler’s will and life estate to his widow were probated in Alexandria County. An estate sale was ordered in Pool's Creek for Kate Schneider et al. versus Wolfson. The Witte v railroad verdict ruled for the Chesapeake & Ohio. damages claimed were 1950 for injuries from a Brent collision.
Wade H Thomas and wife transfer to Thomas Tattershall and wife lot 87 in Cote Bril ne Hore company's subdivision. Mary Reagan and husband transfer to Emma O'Brien part of a 720 in trustees addition in Newport.
Miss Adonng Matthews of Bellevue will wed Robert Dudley of Covington on June 22 at Scott Street Baptist church. The Forstner Gott marriage was celebrated yesterday at Sacred Heart church. Fred Krone's funeral was held yesterday and burial at Evergreen. A fire damaged a Poplar and Ward avenue residence with about 300 dollars loss. A four year old boy found on Fairfield avenue was claimed by his mother Carl Klotz after police took him in.
Circuit Judge Tracy heard Patrick Flemming seek to enjoin daughter Nellie Flemming from disposing of property inherited from his wife. Testimony failed to prove the deeded rights to life tenure. injunction denied. Attorneys: F. J. Hanlon for plaintiff Byrne & Read for defendant.
Prof Schiffer former Covington editor visiting old friends now proprietor of Ripley theaters. Waterworks commissioners ordered 1745.86 paid and May collections totaled 14490.25. Rumor of Father Siretgemere’s death denied. Madison Koehler wedding at bishop's residence. Madison manager of Ludlow Lagoon theater. Koehler shoe dealer father-in-law in Indianapolis. A banquet for Lagoon Stock Company and a sewing accident at Pleasant Street reported.
The Board of Covington City Water works calls for bids by June 14 1910 for coal slack nut or run to be delivered to Fort Thomas Kentucky. Secretary John G Weaver announces bids will be publicly opened and reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The notice also mentions local events and a funeral in Covington.
Newport authorities searched for an identity for a photo found with a note reporting death by own action tied to the Central bridge railing. Several locals recalled seeing a man but could not names. Investigators found no crew or witnesses to identify the person.
Robert T. Logan of Kansas City Missouri and Isabella Bass of Richmond Indiana were married by Rev James Magruder at Trinity P E Church yesterday evening. They stated ages 21 and 21 to the marriage license clerk. The groom is kin to the late General Logan and the bride’s parents are prominent Richmond residents.
The Covington High School Alumni Association will host a reception for the 1910 graduates tomorrow at Masonic hall. Afterward the association will hold its eleventh annual meeting with a brief session including reports and the election of four directors. President E. W. Pflueger will address the class, followed by luncheon music and dancing.
John and Alma Zett convey a lot in Hismere to Kate Kimmich in Covington real estate transfer. The deal records the transfer of property ownership between the named individuals. The document notes the parcel secured by Kate Kimmich as the new owner.
Belmont's Trap Rock carried 125 pounds and won the Hudson stakes of 3500 dollars by a wide margin. Reybourn surprised by taking the handicap over a strong field by a neck from Grasmere. Other races featured Hilarious and Dandy Dixon winning, with Trap Rock leading a strong slate of contenders at Gravesend.
Fragmentary note describes Avonwood club and a fast hard-hitting outfield. Mentions a Fourth of July date and a few stray names, with partial contact details and scattered phrases about games and personnel.
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