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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1914
Page
5
The Cincinnati Zoo hosted a grand Saturday concert with the Summer Symphony Orchestra conducted by Max Schultz, featuring piano accordioist Deiro and soprano Irene Langford. Rain did not dampen crowds as diners filled the new clubhouse porch and audiences demanded multiple encores.
The Lagoon, covering 142 acres of land and 562 acres of water, drew large crowds as new buildings and amusements rise. Free cabaret performances at the roof garden and clubhouse attracted big audiences, and a weekly schedule promises carnations for ladies on Wednesday and roses on Friday. Motordrome races on Sunday also drew crowds, signaling a prosperous season.
The Keith show drew four strong crowds and strong praise for summer vaudeville. Innovations include afternoon films beginning about 1 45. Highlights featured the Duquesne Comedy Four with hit songs and encores, Mardo and Hunter in Almost a Soldier, Kennedy and Kramer with A Comedy in Black Red White, Isabel Miller and company in a bright comedy, Caesar Rivoli in A Scandal in a Restaurant and notable cockatoo acts by Swain including many sulphur crested birds drawing applause.
The Sea Wolf a photo drama based on Jack London draws strong interest at the Grand for a week long engagement. Hobart Bosworth stars as Larsen, a sea captain and pirate with a refined mind and brutal edge, while a shipwreck romance drives the plot on a nearly all shipboard set with an island rescue.
Chester Park on Sunday drew thousands as every device stayed busy. The bath house and beach drew the most patrons despite brief rain, with shelter at vaudeville theater clubhouse dance hall and game sheds providing entertainment. The Jessica Troupe Tumbling Satans and Bell and Haywood led a novelty bill alongside Warnelle Ramsey Sisters Wilson and La Nore. The free motion picture show featured the Business Men's Club Laughery Island Mayor Mitchel of New York and his cabinet reception, Smittie's Military Band concerts, and a request-program at the clubhouse cabaret.
The five reel feature Ten Nights in a Barroom shown at the Walnut Theater yesterday continues this week. Based on T G Arthur’s novel the story follows a wealthy man ruined by drink while a sober youth prospers, with a strong moral emphasis and realistic staging.
Thousands packed Coney Island despite rain as Queen and Princess trips delighted guests. Indians and Sioux dances wowed hundreds in a tepee display while free picnics and a dollar menu drew families. The Cafe Dansant with Moeghens dancing and Esberger’s band concerts fed and entertained crowds all day.
The Queen City Beach drew unusually large crowds as the water stood at a prime level and the long sandy stretches invited visitors. Manager Kroger fulfilled promises with everything in perfect condition and tickets sold steadily throughout the day. The report notes a growing attendance by women, signaling strong seasonal interest.
The scene on the water shows equal numbers of women and men among bathers. New summer women’s suits feature blouses and flounces with rainbow colors and bold hose. A rainstorm briefly hit while bathers stayed enjoys the sea. Manager Kroger reports updated bathrooms and improved service as the beach reopens for the season.
Fans can watch the Reds play away via a Baseball Playograph Automatic Score Board at Heucks Opera House. The device, linked by wire to NL ballparks, replays each play as it happens, letting patrons cheer the Reds as if at the game though their applause cannot reach the field.
Mayor Mitchel of New York and his official party appeared in motion pictures at Chester Park last night. The films, taken by Clarence Raney, Universal, included receptions by the Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Spie gel and will continue as a feature this week. Also shown were pictures of a Business Men's outing.
Manager W E Kroger plans a Cincinnati area contest for bathing suit wearers to promote needle work. Organized with domestic science teachers approval, prizes go to the three best suits by July 1. Entries must be handmade, with no professional or family help. Send names to Kroger, Queen City Beach.
The Boosters' Club of the National Union announces eighty five thousand tickets issued for the annual outing at Chester Park next Saturday. Twenty six Councils from Hamilton Brown Clermont Butler and Warren Counties plus six more from Kentucky cities will join the event.
A unique call urges Shriners to actively participate in an open air ceremonial session and outing at Chester Park next Friday. The morning program is for Shriners only, while the afternoon and evening are open to the public. It will mark the first time Syrian Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine admit the public to a ceremonial session.
A severe heat wave claimed the life of Margaret Bohen, age 53, of 707 Clark Street. While conversing with her sister in the afternoon she suddenly fainted from her chair. Dr. M A O’Hare and later Dr. Foertmeyer responded but could not revive her.
Members of the Covington Laymen's League meet at Shinkle M E Church to urge a Lexington style saloon ordinance. Attorney Richard Gray outlines initiative and referendum under commission government, with license at 500 dollars, Sunday and election day closings, and a 12 saloon cap. A campaign committee will seek petition signatures and push for city adoption or ballot consideration. Dr Risk Meek presides. another mass meeting is planned.
Police arrested K. T. Baird and W. R. Butler after they allegedly ran a short change swindle on Madison Avenue storekeepers. Patrolman Pickett detained the two men following reports they entered shops, bought items, then insisted they paid with a $2 bill and required change for a $1 bill.
Henry Bockweg 92 a longtime city resident died at his home at Twelfth and Hermes avenue. He was widely known and beloved in the community. Survived by two sons and four daughters. Funeral from St Johns Church Tuesday at 8 am. Interment in St Johns Cemetery.
James Broderick 54 a prominent contracting mason died yesterday after several weeks illness at St Elizabeth Hospital He resided in Ludlow He is survived by his widow two sons and a daughter
Louis Floyd was arrested for disorderly conduct yesterday by Patrolman Putthoff. Patrolmen Brink and Deters arrested Melton Green and Capitola Green on the same charge.
The river rose rapidly along the harbor last evening as water from the Licking surged in. A gauge showed 10.6 feet at 6 p.m. and higher levels are expected this morning, with a stage potentially reaching 12.6 feet as upstream inflow continues. River stages and Forecast.
Deaths list includes John Henry Grote aged 36 at 1561 Baymiller street. Bernard W Lambers buried from 1575 Jones street. Clarinda Shearer Morton dies at 2 40 p.m. June 6 in Madisonville Ohio. Julius Stephan dies June 5 at 243 Emming street. Bertha Steigert dies June 5 at 2101 Vine street. James A Scott dies in Los Angeles. Funeral notices for Langtry, Reardon, Pumphrey and others. Funeral times and church details provided.
Harry Karrick was taken to police headquarters with a deep head wound after a stranger demanded a five cent fee. Karrick refused and was knocked down, according to police.
Erlanger citizens gathered at the Erlanger Baptist Church to hear Rev. P. G. Pendleton deliver the baccalaureate sermon for the Erlanger School graduates. Twelve graduates will take part in the commencement exercises on June 11.
Health Officer Todd lists four recent city deaths: George A. Michelbach 47, Louis F. Niekamp 16, Anna Harris 35, and Angela Pectoras 35, detailing age at death in the past week.
An advertisement promotes a special excursion to Asheville known as the Land of the Sky aboard the Queen and Crescent Route on July 1, 1914. Round trip fares from Cincinnati are listed as $9 to Asheville and $10 to Hendersonville with other nearby stops priced up to $11. Tickets available at N W Corner Fourth and Vine.
Yesterday's listings show the City of Louisville and The Greenwood traveling in and out of Louisville and Maysville via local routes. The report notes arrivals and departures with unclear times and routes.
City of Cincinnati to Louisville and other routes show busy passenger lists and heavy freight aboard packets. Barge stage secured for several days as river rises push shipping activity. Evansville reports 7.7 feet and rising, Pittsburg 9.8 feet and falling, Wheeling 6.4 feet and stationary with clear to cloudy skies.
The forecast covers Ohio West Virginia Kentucky and Indiana predicting fair and warm conditions for Monday and Tuesday. The Weather Summary Record for June 7 1914 lists temperatures from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with highs near 90 and lows in the upper 60s, light to moderate winds from southeast to south, and 0.28 inches of rain. It notes excess temperatures for the day and since June 1 along with precipitation deficits and surpluses.
The Fifth O W J T Association will meet Tuesday June 9 at 140 p.m. at 1714 Vine Street to attend the funeral of Comrade John Birgler Co A. R. Kirkup president George Rascom secretary.
Cincinnati Commandery No 3 Knights Templar held a meeting on Monday June 8 at 7 30 pm for election of officers and payment of dues. Frank J Zumstein served as Commander and J W Kahler as Recorder.
Obituaries list Beloved Atherton and Basler families with age details and service times in Ross and Cleves Ohio. John Birgler dies suddenly at 72 with Spring Grove Cemetery interment. Joseph and Carrie Guy child obituary notes private burial. Sophia Hetzel dies at 48 at 1997 State Avenue with Monday service.
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