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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1902

Page

3

Grand jury reports six days of indictments in Kentucky

After a six day session at the June term of court the grand jury returned indictments against Michael Bracken Albert Tussinger John Jones for house breaking and larceny John R Cropper for murder John T Duke for malicious assault Dave Bogie for two indictments for cutting F P Respess for operating a poolroom D J Enright for two indictments for operating poolrooms Charles B Williams for malfeasance in office The cases against William Fox and William Vickers charged with cutting were referred to the next grand jury Charges against Frank Van Skite John Banker Edwards Mfg Company and Henry Huber were dismissed

Lof Michael Bracken Albert Tussinger John Jones John R. Cropper John T. Duke Dave Bogie F. P. Respess D. J. Enright Charles 8. Williams William Fox Wiliam Vickers Cutting Frank van Skite John Banker Edwards Mfg. Company Henry Huber

Berry Withdraws from Sixth District Congressional Race

Colonel Albert S Berry of Newport withdraws from Kentucky's Sixth District race against incumbent D Lynn Gooch. He cites internal prospecting for consensus and hints parties fear a defeat if he stayed in. Gooch appears set for reelection as Kenton County Democrats gather in Covington.

Albert 8. Berry Newport Kentucky D. Lynn Gooch Covington Kenton County Washington Berry Williamstown County Cours Commercial Tribune Jud Westover Gooch Judge Hodge Colonel Berry A. 8. Berry Kenton Congress Fresent Bud McInerney Alex Davesac Ed Miller George Kruse Arthur Dwelley Ludlow Manson Milldale Cold

City Council Approves Minor Firework Ban Ordinance

The council adopted a strict ordinance prohibiting sale of torpedoes cannon crackers bombs skyrockets and other fireworks to anyone under 21 and forbidding toy pistols. First offense carries 5 to 25 dollar fine, with harsher penalties on subsequent offenses. The measure awaits mayoral signature.

Board of ‘Aldermen Ianson United States Suburban Electric Light Company General Council Committee On Ways and Means Johnson Suspension Bridge Company Hanlong

Indians Returned to Reservation After Buckskin Bill Show

Four Pontiac Indians were released yesterday and sent back to the White Eagle reservation in Montana after working with Buckskin Bill's Wild West Show. Each received 1.60 dollars per week for their time with the show and transport home. Two others remain ill in Avtown, interior Montana, with U S authorities planning to locate and return them.

Buckskin Bill Uncle Sam White Eagle Montana Avtown United States

Preacher Punished For Violating Sunday Picnic Ban

Vicar General Brossart of the Covington Diocese orders two week retreat for Rev. Father William Robbers pastor of St. John’s Church after a June 1 picnic against ban. Church closed for the period.

Brossart Covington William Robbers St. John's Church

Third annual High School Alumna Association meeting

The High School Alumna Association will host its third annual meeting at the Grand Hotel in Cincinnati on Thursday June 19, featuring an elaborate banquet for the graduating class. The German Pioneer Society marked its 25th anniversary with speeches by Judge Tarvin Rev Schmidt and M Abele, listing early officers. An elaborate banquet followed.

Grand Hotel Cincinnati German Pioneer Society Central Garden James P. Tarvin Gilbert Schmidt M. Abele Geo. Welling Henry Deglow B. H. F. Helleusch Henry Adams Conrad Deisler John Herold G. H. Schieuteker Victor Engert B Marechal

Campbell County Knights of Pythias Meet at Castle Halls

Campbell County Knights of Pythias will meet at Castle Halls at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. today with W. R. Logan grand chancellor and J. W. Car- the district ly eng the Kenton and ter, grand ref ords and Seals from Owenton in attendance. A reception to State Grand Lodge officers at Odd Fellows' Hall follows. The Third Regiment of the Uniform Rank K P and the First Regiment Band from Cincinnati will be present. A parade led by police will occur in the forenoon.

Cincinnati

Marriages Reported in Covington Mansfield and Frankfort

A pair of marriage notices describe Adam Fischer of Mansfield Ohio and Mary Elizabeth Keltner of Covington being wed by Rev George A Miller. Another couple William Graham of Frankfort Kentucky and Madie Hanson Graeme of Butler Missouri tied the knot with Rev C G McNeil officiating.

Covington Adam Fischer Mansfield Mary Elizabeth Keltner George A. Miller William Graham Frankfort Madie Hanson Graeme Butler S Palyg County C. G. McNeil Ww. Ory

Circuit Court Faces Mixed Oil Case and Tax Delinquency

In a Circuit Court session, the case of E K Y Ames against Texas and Louisiana Oil Co. involves stock shares of G G O Maley and others. A separate Covington Gas Company suit targets the city, with an order to pay delinquent tax bills and related sums.

EK. Y. Ames Texas Louisiana Rene

Funeral of Miss Susan S I Simrail

The funeral of the late Miss Susan S I Simrail daughter of Mr William Simrail was held from the family residence yesterday morning The Rev Nie preached the funeral sermon at the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church.

Susan SI William Sims Anie Madison Avenue

Property transfer at Pike and Riddle intersection unfolds

Nepper transfer to Fred Nepper and Lillie Hartman for 21 by 122 feet at the Pike and Riddle corner extending back to Greer Avenue. Sale includes one dollar and other valuable considerations.

Tasetts Nepper Fred Nepr Lillie Hartman Pike and Riddle Erst Greer Avenue

Daughter Recovers Her Mother's Estate in Newport Trial

Anna Staggenberg won a Newport Circuit Court verdict undoing Bridget Kelly's will claiming undue influence by Kelly's brother William Fox. The estate valued around 60000 includes a Fifth Street homestead a 2000 acre Illinois land tract and about 3600 cash. Staggenberg becomes sole heir and will receive the estate outright under the ruling.

Anna Staggenberg Frank Fox Cincinnati Bridget Kelly W. F. Fox Newport Kelly Staggenberg Fifth Street Central Avenue Spalding County Ill Fox William Fox Philip J. Ryan T. L. Michie Thomas Healey Samuel Bailey

New Dry Ridge Precinct Established At Grant's Lick

County Judge Hissem ordered the Grant's Lick and Persimmon Grove voting areas into three precincts. The new Dry Ridge precinct will hold ballots at the Grant's Lick schoolhouse. Fenlass Division No. 3 Knights of Pythias plans a march to Covington for a reception for Grand Commander Logan hosted by Friendship Division at a P Hall.

Grant's Lick Persimmon Grove Hissem Newport Dry Ridge Grant’s Lick Fenlass Knights of Pythias Covington Toneral Logan Order Friendship P. Hall

Real Estate Transfers in Finchtown and Bellevue

Property transfers list two deeds. Rebecca Velkly estate to William Velkly sells two lots in Finchtown near Licking turnpike for 2450 dollars. Harry M. Stegeman and others sell Lot No 3 in the trustees' addition to Bellevue city to John Sargent for 1525 dollars.

Gottlieb Velkly Rebecca Velkly William Velkly Finchtown Newport Licking Harry M. Stegeman John Sargent Bellevue

Local Couples Wed in Ohio Nuptials Records

Charles C. Sutton and Bertha Craw fonds, both of Alexandria, married by Squire Kan Hutchinson. Jenee Treimen and Jennie A. Baker, both Hamilton residents, wed by Squire Donelan. John C. Collins and Ida A. McKeown of Newport to be married at Church of the Sacred Conception by Rev. Father McNerney. Bernard Lickert of Newport and Mary oo of Bellevue secured a license to wed.

Charles C. Sutton Bertha Crawfonds Alexandria Squire Kan Hutchinson Jenee Treimen Jennie A. Baker Hamilton Squire Donelan John C. Collins Ida A. McKeown Newport Father McNerney Bernard Lickert Mary Oo Bellevue

Newport General Council Debates Sewer Inspector Appointment

The General Council of Newport met to resolve a dispute over sewer inspector appointment. City Engineer B R Morton claims exclusive right, while the Council says the right resides with the city. The meeting, called by Mayor Nelson and opened by President Wines, adjourned after Morton was absent and an agent failed to locate him.

General Council Newport B. R. Morton Nelson Wines Emneer Morton Geyer

Bellevue Hopes National Bank Move With Local Effort

Bellevue leaders Mayor Ellis Adam Smurl and others, aided by Colonel A. B. Berry, plan to establish a National bank in the city. A meeting will be called soon to decide actions. The G A R requests Bellevue residents decorate homes and businesses next Saturday for Play Day.

Bellevue Ellis Adam Smurl A. 8. Berry Wepa T. F. Boyland

Fidelity and Loyalty of Kentucky Daughters Recited

In 1798 Powells Valley near Cumberland Gap two Livingston brothers faced a savage raid that killed their mother and a enslaved child while captives were taken including the wives and Black workers. Captain Hobbs led a relief and freed the women. a later address lauds Kentucky women for steadfast fidelity amid Indian violence and civil strife.

Powell's Valley Cumberland Gap Henry Peter Livingston Livingstons Purcell Lee Virginia Vincent Hobbs Cumberland Mountains Hobbs van Bibber

Court Declares Marriage Void in Runaway Match

The Common Pleas Court in Wilmington Ohio voided the marriage between Frank P. Rhinock, son of Covington’s former mayor, and Miss Hester Botts. Rhinock was 16 at the time of the ceremony, and the court ruled he lacked legal age and consent, ending the union that sparked local sensation.

Commercial Tribune Wilmington Frank P. Rhinock Covington Hester Botts Common Pleas Court Miss Botts Rhinock Jerome D. Creed Cincinnati Milton Clark Frank

Cincinnati Man Accused of Big Diamond Robbery

Detectives arrested John Waters and Nicholas Moran after a night of stakeouts in connection with an $8,000 diamond jewelry theft from Mrs. Charles Kingdon at the Waldorf Astoria. Moran, a Cincinnati native, is described as the era’s most notorious hotel thief. Waters, from Chicago, is listed in the city rogues’ gallery.

Commercial Tribune New York Walleley Kane Stripp Kerr Titus John Waters Gibbins Nicholas Moran Charles Kingdon George J. Gould Waldorf-Astoria Moran Rogues’ Gallery Cincinnati Waters Chicago Nic Moran Akron Ohio Sing Sing Toronto

Last Trip of Old Sycamore Street Cable Cars

The Sycamore street cable line ends after fifteen years as electric streetcars take over. About seventy five employees joined the final run from Fountain Square to Avondale and back to the power station. Gripman Rutherford Hendren and Conductor Charles Boyden led the final trip amid bells and tin cans.

Sycamore Street Sycamore Hill Fountain Square Highland Avenue Florence Avenue Hinea Mt. Auburn Avondale Traction Company Government Square Rutherford Hendren Charles Boyden

Carrie Lock Destroys Home in Newport Outburst

Mrs Carrie Lock of Cincinnati staged a violent disturbance at the Mullins residence at Fourth and Isabella streets Newport last night. She smashed furniture overturned a table and caused extensive damage before police took her into custody for drunkenness and disorderly conduct and malicious destruction of property. A Police Court hearing before Judge Moore is slated for this morning.

Newport Carrie Lock Cincinnati Fourth Isabella Streets

Subscriptions urged for Commercial Tribune

A bold pitch offers readers a $34,000 sum as a prompt to stop thinking about it and subscribe by sending in an estimate to the Commercial Tribune.

The Commercial Tribune

Gardner Alias Gardner Locked Up in Covington Jail

Deputy United States Marshal Bach of Chicago brought Edward R. Chandler alias Gardner to Covington jail after he faced a $40 theft from the U S mail charge. Bond set at 2000, Chandler claimed Chicago as home with a wife and two children in Kankakee Illinois. He was identified from Chicago rogue’s gallery.

United States Marshal Bach Chicago Edward R. Chandler Gardner Sharp Covington Bach Chandler Kankakee Ill Rogue’s Gallery

Pickpocket Snyder Dies in Kentucky Penitentiary

Joel Snyder a Chicago pickpocket serving a five year term in the Kentucky State Penitentiary died of consumption. He had been feigning insanity and eating soap to lose weight and gain sympathy. He was 24, recently married, and had previously lifted Appellate Judge James D White at the Taylor inauguration in 1899.

Commercial Tribune Frankfort Joel Snyder Chicago State Penitentiary Snyder James D. White Taylor

Dayton Alumni Association to Meet at High School

The Dayton Alumni Association will meet at the high school to finalize plans for a reception to be tendered the graduates Friday evening. Chief of Police encountered Tom Hickman, a miner from Montgomery, W. Va., who was ill. after medical aid he was allowed to go.

Eclure While Paing Cme Tom Hickman Monttgomery W. Va

Stanley Electric Company Taken Over by New York Financiers

New York June 9 The acquisition of a large Stanley Electric Manufacturing stake by leaders of New York and Philadelphia traction firms signals a major shift in the electrical industry. William C Whitney, Thomas F Ryan, Thomas Dolan, William L.kins and P A B Widener reportedly gained control, with Pittsfield plant to be expanded sixfold to meet delivery needs. The move pools vast capital as they pursue a new electrical business rivaling General Electric and Westinghouse.

New York Stanley Electric Manufacturing Company Philadelphia General Electric Company Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company Financial World the Tribune Stanley Company William C. Whitney Thomas F. Ryan Thomas Dolan William L.kins P. A. B. Widener Pittsfield Mass Whitney

Clergymen Gather for State Baptist Meeting in London

About 200 ministers arrived for a preparatory meeting in London Kentucky ahead of the State General Association of Baptists. The events run at Farris Opera House and Baptist Church with 500 or more ministers expected Wednesday. Committees greet arriving trains and host arrangements are set for all attendees.

Commercial Tribune London State General Association of Baptists Farris Opera House Woman's Missionary Union Baptist Church General Association

Springfield Newsman Marries Miss Rhonemus in City Home

Howard L. Burba a popular Springfield newspaper man and Miss Hazel Rhonemus wed at 4 30 PM in the bride’s North Plum Street home. The ceremony was officiated by Rev J A Story of High Street Methodist Church. The couple will live in Springfield with Burba’s Sun staff ties and past work at the Lebanon Falcon.

Commercial Tribune Pringfield Howard L. Burba Hazel Rhonemus Plum Street J. A. Story High Street Methodist Church Barba The Sun Springfield Lebanon

National Guard Officers Choose Leaders in Newark

The National Guard Officers' Association elected General McMakin of Toledo as President, Marie Howard of Toledo as Secretary, Major Catrow of Middletown as Treasurer, and Colonel Mead of Dayton as First Vice President during the Newark gathering on June 9.

Commercial Tribune Newark, CO National Guard Officers’ Association McMakin Toledo Mar Howard Catrow Middletown Colonel Mead Dayton

Estimating Contest Offers 1490 Prize Chances

The notice explains a contest with 1,490 chances to win a share of 34,000 dollars. If ten people including you submit estimates, each person gains ten chances to win any prize, totaling 14,900 opportunities for a portion of the prize pool.

Tenfold brain exchange contest promises 1490 prizes

An advertisement urges readers to recruit nine friends to contribute their brains in return for using yours, claiming ten times the potential to win one of 1490 prizes in a $34,000 contest.

Hunt for Murderer with Bloodhounds in Valleyview

Valleyview Kentucky June 9 reports say John Laffoon killed his wife in a brutal act and remains at large. Local men hunt him with bloodhounds, believed to be hiding in a cave near the river cliffs. a possible lynching if he is found.

Commercial Tribune Valleyview John Laffoon Laffoon

Gallant Students Present Silver Cup to Orator Lucy Jenkins

Delaware June 9 Miss Lucy Jenkins of Washington D H a student at Ohio Wesleyan University won first honors in oratory at the state contest and was presented with a silver loving cup today by the senior class male members. Samuel Lyon of Indiana a university student fell under a street car today and was terribly crushed in the chest and shoulders.

Commercial Tribune Delaware Lucy Jenkins Washington D.H Ohio Wesleyan University Samuel Lyon Indiana

Father Pito Vol Named Auxiliary Bishop in Santa Fe

Washington June 9 Father Pito Vol of the Colorado diocese is named Auxiliary Bishop to the Archbishop of Santa Fe. Rev Fr Shecht, Vicar General of the Columbus Diocese, is made a domestic prelate with the title monsignor.

Washington Pitovol Colorado Catholic Church Santa Fe Shecht Colummrbus

Union to vote on blast furnace strike in Ing Valley

Youngstown Ohio June 9 The Executive Committee of the Furnacemen's Union will hold a referendum on ending the blast furnace strike in the Ing Valley due to Oliver Snyder Co of Sharpsville Pennsylvania not signing the wage scale The committee will also decide if other Engango men should return to work while wage talks continue

Youngstown, O Furnacemen’s Union Today Ing Valley Oliver & Snyder Company Sharpsville Enango

Peruna Endorsed By Patients In Letters To Dr Hartman

Citizens report relief from catarrh and stomach troubles after taking Peruna. Robert Simpkins Buckhead Ga and Thos J Henderson Illinois congressman praise Peruna as a cure and tonic. Readers are urged to write for free advice to Dr Hartman Columbus Ohio.

Hartman Peruna Robert Simpkins R. M. Baker Buckhead Thos. J. Henderson Hartman Sanitarium Columbus

Battle at San Manhattan Mountains Fueled by Yaqui Conflict

Meager dispatches report a dawn battle 20 miles north of Mines Prietas between Gen. Torres' force and Yaqui Indians near the San Manhattan Mountains. Yaquis 500 to 600 strong, Torres 2,500. fierce fighting, fortifications fell, heavy losses on both sides, and a drive to exterminate armed Yaquis ordered. Further details awaited.

Tucson Ariz Hermosillo Torres San Manhattan Mountains Mines Priestas

Kentucky Banks to Escape Taxation

Frankfort Kentucky June 9 under an act effective June 18 all state banks organized prior to 1893 will escape taxation this year cutting the general revenue fund about 80000 Next year banks pay about one fourth of taxes reducing the 1903 revenue fund by 60000 The act provides for refunding to these banks money they paid for taxes from 1893 to 1898 in excess of the regular tax rate amounting to 140000 State Auditor Coulter plans to credit the banks on future tax bills letting them escape paying into the Treasury for nearly two years

Commercial Tribune Frankfort General Assembly Coulter Treasury

Man Wanted for Grand Larceny Held in Henderson

Henderson Kentucky authorities report H D Fuller arrested there and held for Cincinnati police after a grand larceny warrant sworn by publisher Cahn two months ago. Fuller, who represented Cahn, borrowed 50 dollars after closing the contract and disappeared, with claim he would return without requisition.

Henderson H. D. Fuller Cincinnati Fuller Cahn

Noted Montgomer y aristocrat hospital ward transfer

Charles Cromelin, kin of Montgomery mayor John Cromelin, has occupied a City Hospital bed since last April after being moved from Gerdes' Hotel. He was placed in a strong ward briefly before being shifted to another ward upon learning he had funds. Cromelin's niece is widely known as Alabama's belle.

Charles Cromelin South John Cromelin Montgomery Ala City Hospital Cromelin Gerdes’ Hotel

Death of William Judd After Gastrostomy At City Hospital

William Judd, a City Hospital patient, died yesterday due to inflammation after gastrostomy performed May 20. A cancerous throat growth prevented swallowing. he had received nutrition via a tube feeding through his side. Judd, a shoemaker, lived at 1326 Central Avenue.

William Judd City Hospital Judd Central Avenue

Republican House to delay Fowler bill review until December conference

At a GOP conference in Washington on June 9, Republican members decided to postpone further consideration of the Fowler bill to revise banking and currency laws. A conference on the matter will be held the first Tuesday after Congress convenes next December.

Washington House of Representatives Congress

Strong Republican campaign planning in Indianapolis meeting

A meeting of Republican state office candidates in Indianapolis discussed campaign roles. Chairman Goodrich outlined a systematized plan with some as spellbinders or workers and emphasized strengthening organization. Senator Beveridge was informed his keynote pamphlets lack the union label and the committee will not distribute them.

Commercial Tribune Indianapolis Goodrich Chas. W. Miller Goshen Intoirman Goodrich

Guckenberger Case in Supreme Court

The Guckenberger v Henderson case filed in the Supreme Court clerk’s office seeks to challenge Senator Herrick’s bill granting cities and villages power to issue bonds for public works including city halls stations baths and viaducts. Cincinnati aims to issue 200000 for a project. A second Cincinnati case, The Cincinnati Leaf Tobacco Warehouse Company v London, involves an accounting dispute between London and Wilson.

Commercial Tribune Columbus George Guckenberger Edwin Henderson Supreme Court Cincinnati Herrick

Squire Dumont Tours Lake Erie and Windsor

Norwood squire Charles T. Dumont returned from a Lake Erie trip describing rough seas and high waves though no life preservers were needed. He also visited Detroit Windsor and met customs inspectors. A lawn fete will be held next Friday evening on Floral and Jefferson avenues to raise funds for a school relief room.

Charles T. Dumont Lake Erie Cleveland Toledo Detroit Windsor Canada Custom House Education Society J. H. Fillmore Floral and Jefferson Avenues

Local Businessman Sees Madisonville Link To Norwood Factories

Mr. John Ubil of Bullock Electrics in Norwood visited his brother at a cigar store on Main and Central in Madisonville. He says car service to Madisonville would position the village competitively with Norwood for factories and related interests.

John Ubil Bullock Electrics Company Norwood Madisonville Main and Central Ubil

Tragic Carbolic Acid Attempt in Henderson

Miss Mur rell Johnstone aged 18 daughter of H W Johnstone a high official of the A C A W swallowed an ounce and a half of carbolic acid this afternoon and is believed to be dying. She has suffered with nervous trouble all her life and authorities suspect self harm.

Hopkinsville Maud Harby West Christian Henderson Murrell Johnstone H. W. Johnstone

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