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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1902
Page
5
Business leaders, politicians, and dignitaries visit Cincinnati touring industry hubs and Shiloh battlefield ceremonies. Notables include Admiral Schley or Dewey speculation, Judge Pugh remarks, and Fidelity Trust tie to Edwin Warfield. Machine tool expert Catala and French interest in U S manufacturing highlight cross national ties.
The Steeple of St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church on Bellevue Avenue and Fosdick Street announces Rev. Edward Voss Sr. as pastor. The Mt. Auburn congregation welcomes his leadership.
Three instructors will sever connections with the University at the term end. Dr Alonzo Watters will become assistant chemist in New York City. Robert E Veal will become head instructor in English at a Florida educational institution. Professor Judd will also leave the University.
A board resolution introduced by Mullen aims to condemn land on East Fourth Street to extend the street one block toward Butler Street. Landowners Charles Taft and the Wilshire property would be affected. no buildings are in the area though a private driveway may be partly taken. The plan would align the new grade with Butler Street by lowering the hillside rather than placing fill. Approval from Public Service and the Mayor is required before the ordinance proceeds.
The Board of Legislation passed a $7200 transfer to cover storm damage repairs to sewers dewalks steps streets and parks from the contingent to the general fund. It also approved salary raises for deputies and the stenographer in the Building Store's office and granted the Inspector enforcement power for property changes.
Julia Ludecke sues the Cincinnati Traction Company for five thousand dollars claiming injuries from a car accident on Hamilton Avenue. The suit alleges the company was negligent in operating the streetcar.
The House approved a bill to protect the President Vice President and other officials and to curb archy with a 175 to 38 vote. The measure sets death for the killing of top officers and penalties for attempts and accomplices with detailed sections on admission and naturalization and a presumption of official duty. A separate vote adopted a flagging list of prisoners of war requests and the day closed with forest reserve transfer discussions unchanged.
Senate debate centers on Nicaragua Canal with Kansas engineer Harris urging canal selection. Morgan notes diplomacy with Nicaragua and Costa Rica and credits McKinley for securing U.S. exclusive rights to build a canal through Nicaragua or Costa Rica.
Washington confirms J F Amar of Illinois as consul at Martinigns and approves multiple postmasters including Thomas at Cuyahoga Falls, Fullton at Germantown, Cooper at A J Eminger in Miamisburg, Cedarville, Wooster, Piqua, Painesville, Coshocton, Newark and New Philadelphia.
The notice describes a contest with a $34,000 prize pool and 1490 chances to win. Participants and nine friends each contribute estimates to create ten chances per person, totaling 14,900 opportunities for a share of the prize.
The Police Relief Association reelected W. E Watson A. Eichelberger D. C Crim Thomas McGovern and John Carroll as directors. New law limits positions to directors while the old system had seven. Balloting ran from 9 AM to 6 PM with polling at the station and five election sites.
At a Rome consistory the Pope formally bestowed red hats on Cardinal Mers Martinelli and others including Prague’s Prince Archbishop Skerbenski and Cracow’s Prince Bishop Von Prezyna. He later praised Providence, lamented Protestant and pornography influence, and welcomed Judge Taft and American guests in the diplomatic gallery.
Rome dispatch says the Pope is highly pleased with President Roosevelt's gift of a complete set of his works. The Pontiff reportedly ordered mosaics of St Peter's and the Vatican to be sent to the President with thanks. The Vatican workshops produced the mosaics.
A special despatch from Colter O reports various filings with the Secretary of State including The City Laundry Company of Cleveland with $20,000 capital, the Eureka Development Company of Massillon with $10,000, and a capital increase for The Cincinnati Iron Store Company from $50,000 to $100,000. It also notes Belmont Coal Company in Glencoe changing its name to Belmont Mining Company, and lists non Ohio firms admitted to Ohio such as The Sterling Company of New Jersey with $1,876,000 capital and The Standard Carriage and Wagon Company of Michigan with $25,000 capital and an office in Cleveland.
Columbus Ohio June 9 The returns from domestic companies under the Willis corporation tax law today passed the 400000 estimate of Secretary of State Laylin and this figure will be materially increased. The non Ohio companies do not make their returns until September.
An ad urges readers to subscribe to the Commercial Tribune by sending in an estimate of $34 000.00 to clear their mind. It promotes payment plans and emphasizes the relief of finally addressing the debt.
A tempting ad claims a pimply face can be cured by Sheppard & Wisecup at 51 Neave Building, Eth and Race Streets, Cincinnati. Free consultation with hours listed 9 to 4 weekdays and Sunday 10 to 12, phone M. 3765.
Advertisements claim permanent removal of birthmarks moles and facial hair by electrolysis without pain or scarring. Claims of painless tattoo removal and treatment for falling hair dandruff and baldness. Mentions Dr. Farrell dermatologist and diplomas Boston pools. Also promotes groceries from R. J. McCombs.
A list of marriage licenses shows Charles W. Muir and Annie Gunther from Bardstown and city, William A. Reed and Eva J. Sehrest of Cleves, Daniel J. Sullivan and Jennie Wright, and many others with addresses and officiants named Rev. Mr. Melish and Rev. Mr. Harris among others. The records include occupations and ages for each couple.
Ann Elizabeth Jennings died at seventy. widow of J D W Jennings and daughter of the late Ezra Elliott. Funeral Tuesday June 10 at 2 30 p.m. from 2609 Eden Ave Mt. Auburn burial private. Mrs E Louise Randolph widow of T F Randolph died at 8 20 Sunday night at her sister’s residence Norwood. funeral from the residence Wednesday at 2 p.m.
A mortgage recorded for Mrs. Fred Tuke at 927 Price Hill Street involving E Kelley and Haskins, securing a lot on Price Hill with a note accompanying the loan. The fragmentary text notes a mortgage and a connecting mortgagee action.
The Board of Examiners reports after counting in May 1902 that the County Treasurer’s vault and vouchers total 720 177.49 with credits for warrants and balances carried from April 26 1902. Auditor’s office balance sheet lists numerous funds, bridges, libraries and public uses totaling 1 178 351.19 with detailed itemized balances and float.
The ordinance sets total assessments due within twenty days or six annual installments with four percent interest. Installments start June 1903 through 1907. City funds will issue bonds of 2030 dollars to pay for the improvement, secured by city revenue and property. Provisions include cash prepayment reductions, bond terms, and sinking fund allocations with specific payments to contractors and boards.
Special sale of laces all overs gal loons and medallions to match with exquisit designs at unusually low prices. New lot of Lace and Embroidered Dress Patterns priced from 8 to 25 dollars, worth 20 to 65 dollars. Fresh stylish goods not shop worn. Caldwell's Importing Lace House at 32 West 4th Street near Race.
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