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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1908

Page

7

Chester Opera House season seat plan listed for readers

The Chester Opera House announces a new season seat subscription where any patron may reserve a fixed seat by notifying at the box office and picking a seat at regular price. Subscribers keep the same seat weekly and tickets for the next week are delivered between acts.

Chester Opera House The Park Smith & Nixon Fourth Street Vine Metropolitan English Opera Company

Columbia Showcases New Talking Pictures and Songs

The Columbia today screens five talking pictures College Chums The Little Hero Charles town to Ladysmith Charley's Dream and Ker-Choo plus two illustrated songs Fanella and I Wouldn't Change You Sweetheart for a New Girl Now The Cincinnati Baseball Club scores display by innings proves a popular feature as the Reds enjoy a victorious campaign.

Columbia Charlestown Ladysmith Fanella The Cincinnati Baseball Club Reds

New Theatrical Group Moves to End Canadian Market

The National Association of Theatrical Producing Managers passes resolutions showing full abandonment of Canada as a theater market. Key issue is Canadian copyright law, which leaves plays from Britain and the US in public domain there unless separately copyrighted. They set a deadline of May 1, 1909 to amend laws or withdraw Canadian loans.

New York New National Association of Theatrical Producing Managers Dominion Canada United States Great Britain

Phillipini Leads 50 Member Band at Zoo Sunday

Phillipini, a famed bandmaster, returns to the Zoological Garden with his fifty piece band for a Sunday afternoon concert. The ensemble, the season’s largest, features Latin fire and dash and promises operatic and rare foreign works. Turner outing scheduled for June 21, with club swinging exhibition and a big park turn. Weber's Band ends its three week run Saturday as the Red Men take the stage.

Phillipini Zoological Garden Park Zoo Weber

Outing at Chester Park Draws 400 Members and Guests

Chester Park hosted a lavish banquet for over 400 members of the Wholesale Saddlers and Wholesale Saddlers Accessory Association with spouses and friends. Colonel Martin arranged a lengthy vaudeville program and park attractions, praised as the season’s largest and most fashionable event at the outing resort. The clubhouse service received high marks and attendees extended thanks to Colonel Martin.

Chester Park Wholesale Saddlers Wholesale Saddlers’ Accessory Association White Martin

Lagoon and Its Attractions

Lagoon, one of Cincinnati’s most picturesque parks, maintains popularity despite cool weather. Frapped breezes are among the park’s noted features attracting visitors and sustaining patronage.

Lagoon Cincinnati

Pictures at the Lyric Draw Steady House

Lyman Howes pictures at the Lyric continue to attract appreciative audiences. The cool weather favors indoor amusements, and the high quality of the Howe views has brought good sized crowds all week. Last evening’s attendance was strong, with pictures described as both interesting and instructive.

Lyric Lyman Howe

Billy Kersands to Stay at Coney for One More Week

Billy Kersands and his company in The Dark Town Fire Brigade Fighting the Flames will remain at Coney for another week. The show’s introductory run has built the cast into form for the big stage as everything runs smoothly. Lubin's new moving picture theater on Fifth Street opened to the public last night.

Billy Kersands Darktown Coney Lubin

Tehran Assembly Appeals for Free Trials Amid Shah Threats

In Teheran on June 10 the assembly urged recall of exiled officials for fair trials. the Shah refused and threatened to blow up the city if resistance continues. The public gathering grew as guilds debated closing bazaars while Anjoumens gathered at Mashre d Sephsalar and many support the Shah’s stance.

Commercial Tribune Teheran Mashred Sephsalar

Crawford Leads in South Dakota Primaries

Returns from yesterday’s South Dakota primaries show the insurgent Republicans led by Governor Crawford sweeping the state and defeating the stalwart faction led by Senator Kittridge. Crawford appears nominated to succeed Kittridge.

Sioux City S. D South Dakota Crawford Kittridge

Gary Granted Permit to Practice Law in New York

Former Judge Elbert H. Gary, chairman of the executive committee of United States Steel, was granted permission to practice law in New York courts. He reported twenty five years of prior law experience in Illinois and noted residence in New York City since 1900.

New York Elbert H. Gary United States Steel Corporation Gary Millinois

Irene II finishes Gravesend to Bermuda race as stormy trip harms Irene II

Irene II owned by S. W. Granberry of New York finished at 11 15 a m New York time but her time allowance expired. The race was won by Ailsa Craig owned by James Craig of New York which finished yesterday. A broken steam pipe forced pumping fuel by cup for hours as Irene battled heavy seas thirty miles offshore.

Hamilton Bermuda Irene Sr S. W. Granberry New York Gravesend-to Ailsa Craig James Craig Irene St. George’s Harbor

Miss Osgood Retains Eastern Woman's Golf Title

Watertown Mass June 10 Miss Fanny Osgood of Brookline Country Club won the Eastern Woman's Golf Association tournament at Oakley with a 36 hole total of 171 and an 88 today the best Oakley score by a woman Her two day total topped by Adams 172 and Harley 174 Osgood regains title from Mrs B Adams of Wollaston

Watertown Mass Oakley Country Club

OBrien Defeats Blackburn in Fast Six Round Fight

Philadelphia on June 10 reports Jack OBrien defeated Jack Blackburn in six rounds at the National Athletic Club. OBrien scored a knockdown in the opening round and by the final round Blackburn clung on to avoid further punishment. The bout was noted as one of the fastest seen in the city.

Philadelphia Jack O'Brien Jack Blackburn National Athletic Club O’brien Blackburn

Railroad Answers Hepburn Act Suit in Equity Court

Philadelphia June 10 The Pennsylvania Railroad Company filed an answer to the government bills seeking to enforce the Hepburn act commodity clause. The company argues the clause is an unconstitutional overreach on interstate commerce and would confiscate property without due process or compensation, urging it discriminates by favoring timber products and imposing excessive penalties.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Company United States Pennsylvania Company Pennsylvania

Reading Company Board Appoints Directors and Dividends

The boards of the Philadelphia & Reading Railway and Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron announce stockholders of record and declare semi annual dividends of 2 percent on two preferred stocks with payment dates in 1909. Oscar G. Murray, president of the Baltimore & Ohio Company, is elected a director for both firms to succeed Charles E. Steele, who resigned.

Philadelphia & Reading Railway Company Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company Oscar G. Murray

Alton Dividend Declared By Chicago & Alton Directors

The Chicago & Alton Railroad Company directors declared an initial dividend of 1 percent on common stock and a 2 percent semi annual dividend on preferred stock. The company is now controlled by the Toledo St. Louis and Western Railroad.

New York Chicago & Alton Railroad Company Toledo, St. Louis & Western Railroad

Nun Mary Hildegarde Grasegger Dies at 83 in Covington

Sister Mary Hildegarde Grasegger aged 83 of St. Walburg's Convent Covington died yesterday on her birthday. Born in Munich Bavaria she spent 43 years in the convent. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at St Joseph's Church with interment at St John's Cemetery.

Mary’ Hildegarde Grasegger St. Walburg’s Convent Twelfth Street Covington Munich Bavaria St. Joseph's Church Intermeni St. John’s Cemetery

Youth Drowns in Licking River Deep Hole

James Miller aged 19 living with sister Mrs Charles Mardis of Grants Bend on the Kentucky Central Railroad south of Covington drowned yesterday while bathing with a companion in the Licking River. Miller could not swim and vanished in a deep hole. The body was recovered after an hour by William Simmons.

James Miller Charles Mardis Grant's Bend Kentucky Central Covington Licking River Miller William Simmons

Judgment for $860000 against Wabash Railroad in To ledo case

The estate of James Compton was awarded 860000 against the Wabash Railroad by Judge Robert W Taylor in the United States Circuit Court. The suit, brought by Ellen Compton, concerns title to the Wabash Road segment between Toledo and the Ohio state line and ownership of certain stock shares. Compton, a Washington DC resident, filed the case more than 33 years ago.

Toledo, C James Compton Wabash Railroad Company Robert W.taylor United States Circuit Court Wabash Road Toledo Ohio State Line Washington, D. C Ellen Compton

Kenton Court Notes and Local Court Actions

The General Building Association sued Mary J. Keefer and others in Kenton Circuit Court for 950 dollars 25 cents on notes. Charles Sanders was acquitted on jars. James L. Pence failed to reach a verdict on obtaining property under false pretenses. Bodkins and Terry fined one cent and costs for trespassing on railroad right of way. Adams sues Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad for 20 thousand dollars for death in Covington yards. Meyers case against Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad bond overruled. Lon B. Ames bonded on criminal libel charge. bond set at 500 dollars.

The General Building Association Mary J. Keefer Kenton Charles Sanders S Division Circuit Court James L. Pence Shaw Samuel Bodkins Joseph Terry Stephens Cincinnati, New Orleans &Texas Pacific J. L. Adams Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad United States Meyers James Meyers County H. P. Stephens Lon B. Ames Grand Charles Sidener Ames

Moran Not Caut Down By Illness

Boston June 10 The District Attorney John Brown Moran of Suffolk County is stricken with tuberculosis and must leave Boston for the Adirondacks for an indefinite period. Moran, dubbed the man who dares, jokes about his condition and affirms plans to return to Massachusetts, aiming for governor and even vice president if possible. Moran was reelected DA as an independent last year and once ran for governor on four tickets in 1906.

Boston John Brown Moran Suffolk County Adirondacks Commonwealth Mr. Moran Massachusetts Moran Guild

Hay wagon fall claims life of John Schuler

John Schuler fifty, a farm worker on George Moock’s property three miles southeast of Newport, fell from a hay wagon while loading hay and died shortly after. His skull was fractured. he left a wife and family. He had two years on the Moock farm and earlier drove circus wagons. The body was to be taken to Radhel's undertaking establishment pending relatives’ notification.

John Schuler George Moock Newport Schuler Moock Radhel’s

Narrow Escape At Newport Bakery Pulley

William Daubenhofer of the Roth bakery at Sixth Street and Central Avenue Newport was nearly fatally injured when his shirt sleeve was caught in a pulley while adjusting a belt on a dough mixer. The machine spun his arm multiple times before he freed himself. His right arm suffered severe wrenching and he was bruised overall. Dr. Kehm treated him.

William Daubenhofer Roth Bakery Sixth Street Central Avenue Newport Dr. Kehm

Property Transfers list Latonia and Bremen parcels

Fragmented notices show multiple transfers including W G Allen to Anna Clayton for 134 feet on Wasterfn avenue and Rose Middendorf to Joseph Middendorf for 25 by 100 feet in Bremen NE, plus transfers involving Teabake Old and Ikakehe Georee and Louise Kerrerer to Daniel and Rose Wilkens with Lots 985 986 987 and 989 in South Erlanger. Mary Keefer and George Keefer to Letie B Hall for Lots 320 287 and 288 in Milldale subdivision Latonia. Letie and John Hall to John T Sullivan and W M Semple for 25 by 100 feet at Kentom and Church streets Latonia.

W. G. Allen Anna Clayton Wasterfn Avenue Rose Middendorf Joseph Middendorf Bremen Ikakehe Georee Louise Kérrer Daniel Rose Wilkens South Erlanger Mary George Keefer Letie B. Hall Milldale Land Company Latonia Letie John Hall John T. Sullivan W.M. Semple Kentom Church Streets Latonla

Creamery rate increase hearings begin before ICC

Commissioner Prouty opened the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on objections by Central States creamery plants to a proposed 14 railroads and five express companies rate hike. Creameries claim discrimination and potential losses. railroads argue higher rates reflect the cream’s value and special express service.

Chicago Prouty Interstate Commerce Commission Central States Kohisaat United States Circuit Court

Local Names List Reflects Residences Across Ohio

A fragmented roster lists residents including Harry B from Cincinnati Mara Erton Cincinnati John Hagen Cincinnati Bertha E Wilshire Covington Frank W Brown Evtdn May Chittum Xenla Ohio.

Harry B Cincinnati Mara Erton Cincinnat John Hagen Bertha E. Wilshire Covington Frank W. Brown May Chittum Xenla

Newport News in Brief Dems split for state convention

The Eighty fourth District delegates Helmbold-Nelson and Hodge left Newport for Lexington for today’s State convention. A thief took Clarence Hughes trousers and a $75 gold watch. A diamond ring and other items were stolen from R J McCombs’ Fort Thomas home. Dr. Robert Gould’s body arrived from Red Lodge Montana for funeral on Saturday.

Helmbold-Nelson Hodge Eightyfourth Newport Lexington Clarence Hughes Monmouth Street R. J. McCombs Hll Ft. Thomas Robert Gould I. P. Gould Bellevue Red Lodge Mont

Covington Briefs Highlight Local Plans and Deaths

Covington Art Club readies the annual children s Playgrounds opening at Second and Scott with Miss Kate Scudder leading a flower garden season. Police describe two suspects who broke a penny slot at Riffes Drug Store. Covington High Schools Alumni banquet and director election set for this evening at Ft Mitchell Country Club. Louis Schnorbus 81 longtime Covington Councilman and St Elizabeth s Hospital inmate dies. City Auditor grants permit for an eight room brick home at 44 West Fifth Street. War Veterans appoint delegates to State Encampment in Lexington on July 4. Local Democrats travel to Lexington for State Convention with Pugh seat in Sixth District center stage. William Grant High School colored students hold commencements in Library Auditorium.

Covington Art Club Second Scott Streets Kate Scudder Covington Riffe Seventh Street Madison Avenue Covington High Schools’ Alumni Association W. 8. Gould R. Stephens West Fifth Street Henry C. Egbert United Spanish War Veterans of Lexington Department Charles Lambert Harry F. Stork Dennis O’brien John 8. Lowles Herman Wiel Robert Riedel Fred Wachs Edward F. Erlich Kenton County Joseph Pugh William Grant High School Colored High School of

Archbishop Nikon of Georgia Shot Dead in Tiflis

June 10 in Tiflis Archbishop Nikon exarch of Georgia was assassinated on the steps of the synodal building. Revolutionists were the attackers. A attending monk was severely wounded. The killers fired repeatedly then fled and remain at large.

Tiflis Nikon Georgia

Campbell County Court Dockets and Verdicts Reported

Robert N. Babcock arrested for attacking a twelve year old girl was arraigned and bond set after a brief trial postponement. Police Judge Hawkins fined Charles Hamilton and Oliie Hall five dollars and costs for disorderly conduct. Bernard Meyers won a $250 verdict against Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad while seeking $2,000 for injuries. John Higgins sworn in as sheriff deputy court official. Mrs Weisberg won $101.50 against James E Hodgson for commission. W R Stubbs et al. judged for property in Newport to be sold via Master Commissioner.

Robert N. Babcock James McLanahan Hawkins Pano Charles Hamilton Ida Thompson Oliie Hall Bernard Meyers Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Meyers John Higgins John P. Nagel Charles Davis Moore Weisberg James E. Hodgson W. R. Stubbs Charles Stubbs Yungbiut Newport

Newport Real Estate Transfers Include Multiple Lot Purchases

Master Commissioner to JV M Donald son one lot in South View subdivision Newport. George W Ducker to John S Ware and wife part of Terrell's subdivision Lots 51 52 53 54 Newport. Gunkel Jr and James C Wright trustees to Margaret Collins part of Lots 24 25 original plan New a SLE REE ET CAbpedadona tastes aarsos epetececs 2650 Oscar G Wilkins and wife to F A Dietz and C P Gray part of Lot 78 in Hazen's addition Dayton. Rose Lae to David Miller set in Taylor's heirs addition Newport.

JV. M. Donaldson South View George W. Ducker John S. Ware Terrell’s Newport Gunkel, Jr James C. Wright Margaret Collins Newa

Oil Case Reversal in Ohio Court Opens New Proceedings

In Findlay Ohio the Circuit Court reversed a Probate Court verdict that Standard Oil was guilty of restraint of trade and voided a $5,000 fine. The Common Pleas Court also reversed, citing new evidence. The Manhattan Oil Company case, with Prosecutor David seeking to bar its Ohio business, upheld service of summons and overruled a demurrer. It is doubtful the Standard Oil retrial will occur.

Findlay Circuit Court Today Probate Court Standard Oil Company Banker Common Pleas Court Manhattan Oil Company David Ohio

Dayton Residents Named in Unclear Report

Joseph Day Dayton Kentucky and Mary Podesta Dayton Kentucky are listed with residence and age details unclear from the fragmented text.

Joseph Day Dayton Mary Podesta

Ohio Roads Sustained in Injunction Case

Judge Evans denied the motion to dissolve the injunction against the Ohio Railroad Commission. The commission’s demurrage order granting shippers certain privileges for interstate traffic remains in effect, with the injunction to stand until the next court term.

Columbus Evans Ohio Railroad Commission Railway Commission

Cincinnati Woman Named for Reynolds Child Labor Law Appointments

State Inspector J H Morgan announced appointments of women visitors to workshops and factories under the Reynolds child labor law effective July 1. Names include Miss Kate McCaffrey Bellaire Miss Mary McClure Coshocton Miss Clara M Gracey Cincinnati and others. two stenographers were added, with one declined due to questions about the law’s validity.

Specia Cable To Commercial Tribune Columbus J. H. Morgan Reynolds General Assembly Kate McCaffrey Bellaire Belmont County Ada Tooth Cleveland Cuyahoga County Mary McClure Coshocton Coshocton County L. Bryant Springfield Clark County Miss Kellar Supreme Court

Arraignment in theft case over pocketbook loss

Thom Wiechaur appeared in Judge Mader's court yesterday charged with stealing a pocketbook belonging to Mrs. Musgrove. He was fined five dollars and costs and jailed in default of payment.

Thom Wiechaur

Bellevue Citizens Pledge for City Water and Power

Bellevue residents pledge forty thousand dollars to supply the city with water and electricity. Water rates will not exceed seven dollars fifty cents. A company, if formed, will sell the franchise to the city at cost price.

Bellevue

Notre Dame Academy Holds Commencement in Hamilton

Arch bishop Moeller of Cincinnati delivered the commencement address for Notre Dame Academy in Hamilton this morning. Alumni and out-of-town clergy attended as graduates Migses Julia Meyers, Helen Brede, Rosaline Cowen, and Julia Tiemeyer were named.

Commercial Tribune Hamilton Notre Dame Academy Archbishop Moeller Cincinnati Migses Julia Meyers Helen Brede Rosaline Cowen Julia Tiemeyer

Freight office safe blown open in Chillicothe

The Norfolk and Western Railway freight office in Chillicothe Ohio was robbed last night when a safe was blown open and $800 taken. There was no crew present to confront the robbers.

Chillicothe Norfolk & Western Railway Company

Ohioan Among the Speakers at Newspaper Circulation Meeting

Delegates at the National Association of Managers of Newspaper Circulation convention in Philadelphia heard A. L. Lawshe talk on Second Class Mail Matter and Mrs. T. C. Wilson address home subscription questions. Other speakers included James H. Allison J. H. Lackey F. E. Murphy H. Solomon W. T. Adair and Emil Scholz.

Philadelphia National Association of Managers of A. L. Lawshe T. C. Wilson Topeka James H. Allison Columbus Dispatch J. H. Lackey Nashville Banner F. E. Murphy Minneapolis Tribune H. Solomon Milwaukee Free Press W. T. Adair Chicago Tribune Emil Scholz Philadelphia Press

Ohio Pythians Uphold Rule Against Columbus HQ

The Grand Lodge of Ohio Knights of Pythias voted almost unanimously to keep Columbus from becoming permanent headquarters. An offer from Missouri to influence Ohio liquor policy was rejected. Ohio also backed restoring the semi annual pledge word with enthusiasm.

Columbus, O Grand Lodge of Ohio Knights of Pythias Toy Columbus Domain of Ohio Grand Lodge of Missouri Supreme Supreme Representative Ohio Lodge

Woman Slayer Exonerated in Kentucky Case

Jackson Ky June 10 a jury exonerated Mrs Nancy Murrill after deliberations in the killing of Mrs Mary Terry The jury ruling follows the death of Mary Terry whose remains were taken to the home of her husband William Terry in Owsley County for burial The case involved allegations of romantic involvement between Mrs Murrill and Mr Terry's husband and the jury cleared Mrs Murrill of homicide charges.

Jackson Stuke Isaac Terry Nancy Murrill Mary Terry William Terry Owsley County Murrill Peers

Reading declares dividends and reelects officers

The Reading Company directors reorganized by re electing the old officers and declared a semi annual dividend of 2 percent on common stock payable August 1 to stockholders of record July 15. They also declared a 2 percent semi annual dividend on the first preferred stock payable September 1.

Murray The Coal and Iron Company Philadelphia Reading Company

Thirteen Polital Offenders Hanged Across Russian Cities

Thirteen persons charged with political offenses were executed yesterday in Russia. Five were hanged in Ufa four in Lodz and four in Odessa.

Russia Ufa Lodz Odessa

City approves Harrison avenue grade changes and bond funding

The Cincinnati City Council approves graded realignments for Harrison avenue and Barnard street including revised curb elevations and slope rates. The measure authorizes bond proceeds to cover construction costs and related expenses and rescinds a prior remodeling resolution. John Galvin presided, Edwin Henderson clerk, approved June 1, 1908.

Rado Barnarm Harrison Avenue Harrison Avenue Barnard Street Seaton Ones Avenue Severty City of Cincinnati State Avenue John Galvin Edwin Henderson

Proposals for Clothing and Equipment for U S Army Stores

Chief Quartermaster announces sealed proposals in triplicate for furnishing and delivering at multiple depots a vast list of army clothing and equipment items including khaki fabrics, bedstead sets, gloves, belts, hats, tenting, buttons, silk, tent poles, and related supplies. Bids due June 15, 1908. samples and further quality details to Philadelphia depot.

Chief Quartermaster’s Federal Building Chicago Ill Philadelphia Boston New York St. Louis Quartermaster’s Aa U. S. Army Berg Loggins Silver Lake C. P Gilling Line O. D Manila

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