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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1901
Page
5
City boards approve amendments to a ten year electricity lighting plan starting June 1 1902. Specifications set four week bid period with sealed proposals. Public service and legislation committees amend clauses on underground district lamp placements metering and globe costs. A joint committee will review gasoline lighting specs later.
A letter from William Worthington warns that retaining walls will be required only where fills exist, not where cuts are present, threatening to sue to halt the project if walls are not built. Worthington represents Union Savings Bank and several trustees and heirs, with the board ref er ring the issue to the Chief Engineer for immediate report.
The First and Second Separate Battalions of the Ohio National Guard plan a summer camp on Lake Sandusky shores at Cedar opposite Sandusky. Major Harry Proctor selected the Cedar site and requested Adjutant General approval. The two battalions with six companies total depart August 11, with twenty five band members joining. Local units will extend stay at their own expense if needed.
Peter Edward Fritsch sued Susie E. Fritsch for divorce on statutory grounds naming Wm. Westwood alias Moses Wunderlich as co-respondent. Judge Smith issued an injunction restraining the wife from selling household goods. The arrest of Mrs. Fritsch and Westwood on warrants from Squire Brandt led to their being found at 1528 Freeman Street. The plaintiff is a printer.
Manager Frank E Edwards of the Symphony Orchestra has lined up outside engagements with Mr R E Morningstar of the Interstate Lecture Bureau. Morningstar will manage transportation advertising and related tasks while Edwards handles home duties. Two definite concerts are set for Detroit with afternoon and evening performances.
John Casper former policeman. He threatened to kill John Lipp in a saloon at 520 Tafel street. Lipp struck Casper with a beer glass, ending the confrontation. Casper left, returned with a revolver and slingshot. Lipp defended himself and Casper was wounded and treated. No arrests.
In Aeolian Hall the Walnut Hills School of Music offered a year end violin recital by Adolf Hahn advanced pupils. Five soloists and two concerted numbers displayed strong performances with Miss Katherine Rawn Miss Marie Louise Wright and Miss Jessie Strauss singled out for excellence.
Hamilton Ohio June 10 The twenty second day of the machinists strike was a blue ribbon affair for the strikers with under 100 of 1100 reporting for work. Niles Tool Works Machine Shop saw 26 men, Hoovens Owens and Rentschler shops did not open, Bentel and Margedant had five workers. Strikers used cameras to photograph those who crossed picket lines as a novelty in the dispute.
Chairman A. W. Sommerfield of the National Clothing Conference announces wide response to letters on trade abuses to be debated during the Cleveland convention of the National Association of Credit Men. Topics include specified trip dates for road men, excessive discounts, and order cancellations.
The Cincinnati Commandery No. 3 Knights Templars held its annual election at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Eminent Commander Eugene L. Lewis and other officers Wm L Meyer Alfred Brown Jos W Kahler John Witton Geo D Ian John F Kinsley Chas E Logan F W Carroll A A Warden Wm E Trustee Autenheimer were named in a spirited ballot with three-year trustee terms.
Covington tim ner John Kampschmidt was severely stabbed early Sunday at 214 West Court Street. Physicians at the hospital said he was alive last night and showing signs of recovery. Doctors credited the knife’s short blade for sparing his heart, noting the weapon came within a hair’s breadth of a fatal wound.
Lena Manchester seeks temporary alimony while suing E M Bronner for permanent alimony claiming they were married in New York. Bronner contends no valid marriage existed and Manchester acted to coerce a settlement, with testimony focusing on a possible common law wife status.
We announce a real bargain sale of table linens towels napkins quilts sheetings shirtings white goods piques and more. Stock is oversized and we have started this sale with deep price concessions likely to attract many buyers. Black dress goods imported India and panne foulard silks continue all week with bona fide reductions for all purchasers.
R M Deeley and George W Woods croft of Derby England representing Midland Railway arrive to inspect car shops locomotive works and electrical plants. They plan to enlarge facilities and tour the United States four months reporting back with advanced ideas. They have already visited New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Cleveland Columbus Richmond and Knoxville and will extend to the Pacific Coast and Canada.
The Girls Comedy Club of Walnut Hills High School will perform The Chaperone and Her Mission for the benefit of the Home for Incurables next Saturday at the Auditorium. Coach Miss Helena Schuster leads a cast including Pauline Klein Mrs. Dynecourt Laura Wallis Lilian Dreifus Emily Bernheim Estelle Griffin Florence Dupiex Bertha Pfirrmann Marguerite Evans and Marion Shott among others.
A catalog of new books and editions with prices and publishers. Titles include Insect Life by John Henry Comstock, The Diary of a Freshman by Charles Macomb Flandrau, The Wilderness Road by Joseph A. Altsheler, Our Lady of Deliverance by John Oxenham, Poems of Tennyson, and Social Control by Edward Alsworth Ross among many others.
Three thousand two hundred seventeen paid subscriptions were received for The World's Work during the week ending June 1. Cash receipts for May were $2,555.46 more than December, usually regarded as the best month for magazines. Doubleday, Page & Co., publishers.
The State Board of Public Works asked the Board of Public Service for free water to clean Cheapside Basin from Eighth to Court street. The matter was referred to the Superintendent of Water Works for report and recommendation.
The Court of Appeals yesterday affirmed the lower court decision in the case of Thomas M. King as receiver for the Pittsburg and Western Railway Company against Samuel M. Thompson. The ruling upheld the verdict from the United States Circuit Court of the Northern Ohio District and included costs.
The Cincinnati office shipped 41670 dollars worth of postal cards to offices in nine states in a single day last week. Officials call the figure a record and note it as only a reflection of one day's business.
Mrs Farrell offers scalp treatment with shampooing reclined chairs filtered water and sterile brushes at regular prices. The dermatologist lists diplomas from Boston and Chicago schools and location at 904 905 Neave Building.
An old newspaper fragment advertises a tonic recipe using Angostura Bitters and iced water as an opening item and promotes the Home Steam Laundry located at 45 Arcade.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous pairings of men and women with ages, occupations, and street addresses across Indiana and nearby states. The names include William Guenther, Agnes Rheinhardt, Oscar Schutte, Emma Wendling, Michael T. Troy, Mary Kennedy, Linden Wells, Mary Horan, Charles Emerick, Ruth Butterworth, Emil Ambuehl, Elise Wehe, Harry Ostermayer, Blanche Mullins, George Grosardt, Katie Eckelhoff, Henry Heemann Jr, Katherine Hollmann, Lewis Hunter, Maude Schiley, Harry Remeke, Louisa Klein, Ferdinand Neubacher, Ella Heilmann, Aloysius Throm, Mary Bauer, Frank Adams, Anna Vos, Louis Smith, Stella Wolf, Edward Peet, Jennie Cahill, Ion Arnold, Estelle Brockmann, Joseph Schwack Jr, Katherine Querngesser, Charles Lafferty, Amanda Stucker, and others, with Rev. Mr. tags interspersed.
MEYER Frances died June 9 1901 in her thirty ninth year beloved wife of B H Meyer funeral Tuesday June 11 at 7 30 a m from her home corner Hanfield and Witler streets and 8 30 a m at St Bonifacius Church Cumminsville. STEVENS Louise Elenore daughter of Mr and Mrs S B Stevens died June 9 age five funeral from 3445 Erkenbrecher avenue Tuesday June 11 at 1 30 p m burial Daya ha te. Wise White wife of Horace G Williamson died Monday age 21 years funeral Wednesday from her father 4287 Fergus street Northside.
James K. Stewart advertises rubber stamps at 212 West Fourth Street under the Aveeno brand. Availability and pricing details are not clearly provided in the fragment.
William H. Carroll, Timothy EB. Cooper and H. Walch of Memphis, Tenn were admitted to practise in the United States Courts yesterday.
Fragmentary note warns that scrofula is a hereditary risk with severe consequences in the worst cases. The text cites cautions about inherited illness and emphasizes awareness for families.
The Board of Public Service reports on Forest avenue from Carthage Pike to Eden avenue under Ordinance 1655. It notes abutting property assessment, surveyed lines and profiles, no soil-stability issues, conformity to established grade, and a grade established by Ordinance 613. It details specific elevation steps and curb alignment for the new improvements.
Sealed proposals for lighting the streets and city areas by electricity in Cincinnati Ohio are due by noon July 12 1901 for a ten year period from June 1 1901. Proposals must follow specifications and be addressed to the Committee on Light care of the City Clerk and marked Proposals for Electric Light. Also bids for Stites Avenue improvements to be opened June 25 1901 with grading curbs gutters drainage and retaining wall work in accordance with plans on file. The board may reject all bids and requires bidders to use specific forms with two disinterested sureties. Edwin Henderson City Clerk and OBERT ALLISON President GEO HOLMES Clerk.
Masonic Avafayette Lodge No 81 F and M notes a stated meeting Tuesday at 11:30 with an invited AUGB attendee. The fragment confirms a formal gathering and guest presence.
Four and one half percent bonds amounting to $14,000 to be offered for sale July 1, 1901 at the Farmers Loan and Trust Company New York City under mortgage terms. Proposals to sell must be in New York and bids awarded to lowest price, with pro rata allocation if prices tie. Also insolvency court sale bids due June 20 1901 for The New Excellent Process Laundry Company assets in Hamilton County Ohio.
Seales proposals received for street sprinkling in the village of Carthage until noon June 18. Bids cover furnishing teams and spraying carts with the village supplying water for a five month term or less. Council will consider all bids and award to any or all. Village Clerk, Carthage.
Public notice lists multiple heirs across several states linked to William Robson Peter Creighton and Wilhelmena Joos. It announces the Cincinnati Board of Legislation decision April 22 1901 to improve Rider alley from Poplar to Wade with curbs paving and assessments phased to benefit. Reading of proceedings limited. only the ordinance details and assessment basis given.
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