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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1908

Page

3

Auto Blows Up Killing Six Men in Clifton

A new Stevens-Duryea auto owned by George C. Miller Sons Carriage Co. exploded on Ludlow avenue near Morrison street at 11 45 last night. Chauffeur John Edsall and five passengers from College Hill suffered painful burns as the burning vehicle, valued at four thousand dollars with damage estimated at twenty five hundred, was extinguished by Engine Company No 34. Edsall's injuries include severe facial blisters and possible eye damage.

Ludlow Avenue Morrison Street Clifton Engine Company No. 34 Ludlow Clifton Avenues George C. Miller Sons Carriage Company Main Street John Edsall

Hitchcock Walks Free on Bail in New York Case

Raymond Hitchcock, comedian, acquitted on one of four indictments stemming from charges by several young girls, was released from Tombs Prison on a $7,500 bond approved by Justice Goff. No decision yet on remaining indictments.

New York Raymond Hitchcock Tombs Goff Supreme Court

Mine Inspectors Institute organized with national officers

The Mine Inspectors Institute of the United States of America was fully organized in Indianapolis on June 11. Elected officers include President George Harrison of Ohio, First VP Thomas Moses of Illinois, Second VP John Virner of Iowa, Third VP Robert Irvine of Indiana, Secretary James W. Paul of West Virginia, and Treasurer Thomas Hudson of Illinois.

Indianapolis Ind

Verdict for Vernon Nichols in alienation suit

The jury finds for Vernon Nichols against John H. Phillips in a suit for alienation of affections, awarding $900 to Nichols with over $600 in costs, total over $1,500. Phillips is a Franklin Township farmer, and no appeal is expected.

Commercial Tribune Manchester, CO Vernon Nichols John H. Phillips Phillips Franklin Township

Cuticura Remedies Heal Longstanding Skin Sufferer

Mrs JT Albert of Upper Frenchville Maine recounts her husband’s years of painful sores lasting from below the knees to the ankles. After three doctors failed, five dollars bought Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent, which dried pores and ended the burning and pain in three months. Two years later a cold relapse responded to Cuticura again, and she notes personal improvement from Cuticura Pills for general debility.

Congo Cutiura JT. Albert Upper Frenchville

Cuti Cure Ointment and Pills Promoted for Skin Ailments

An old advertisement touts a single treatment using a warm bath with Cuti cure mece a gentle reapplication of Cuti cura Ointment and a mild dose of Cuticura Revoluént or Pills. It claims instant relief and a speedy cure of torturing rashes itching inflammations from infancy to old age.

Steps Taken to Revise Tariff in Senate Finance Panel

June 11 New York The Senate Finance Committee met behind closed doors at the Hotel Plaza to outline tariff revision steps. Three subcommittees were named to study equitable foreign treatment of U S products, efficient administration of customs laws, and desired changes in rates with cost comparisons to major rivals.

New York Finance Committee United States Senate Hotel Plaza Nelson W. Aldrich Burrows Hansbrough Platt Hopkins Bailey Money Taliaferro Penrose

Trunk Suffocation Death of Two Beaudry Children

In Fall River Massachusetts on June 11 the bodies of 8 year old Joseph and 5 year old Andre Beaudry were found locked inside a trunk used in an attempted school escape. The medical examiner ruled suffocation as the cause of death, and evidence showed the children struggled to free themselves before dying.

Fall River Mass Joseph Andre Beaudry

Ohio Penitentiary Posts Financial Losses and Parole Petition

The Ohio Penitentiary reported a loss of 5205.72 for June versus last year with operating costs up 1857.73. The board confirmed promotions for Harry Fogle as printing superintendent and W C Krause as night captain. Parole consideration for ex banker J L Lingafelter was deferred due to ongoing indictments and ill health.

Columbus Ohio Penitentiary Board of Managers Harry Fogle Marvin Fornshell State Supervisor of Printing W. C. Krause Hancock County Fogle J. L. Lingafelter Newark Lingafelter

Ohioan Found Guilty in Manslaughter Trial

Bernard Gibson of St. Marys was found guilty of manslaughter for the February death of James Abbott. The trial lasted seven days. Gibson and William Williams were indicted for second degree murder, with Williams yet to be tried. The jury recommended mercy.

Wapakoneta Bernard Gibson St. Marys James Abbott Gibson William Williams Williams

Coal Barge Tow Strands Near Gallipolis Island

A tow of seventeen Kanawha coal barges bound for Collins Hartweg Company of Cincinnati became stranded at Gallipolis Island as the J. B. Lewis steam er lost control this morning.

Gallipolis, O J. B. Lewis Gallipolis Island Collins-Hartweg Company Cincinnati

Hawkins Defeats Brother to Become State Senator

Former state Senator Haw Hawkins of Jamesport Missouri died after a three month illness at age 80. He once defeated his brother for the senate while both lived within a stone’s throw of each other. Ed ward won the race on the Democratic ticket against Simon S. Hawkins. A. J. Burt longtime Michigan Central Railroad auditor died in Detroit of heart disease. Reverend Dr. John D. Pickles pastor of St Paul’s Church Lynn Massachusetts died at 60. William A. Morgan former editor of The Burlington Gazette and once Speaker of the Iowa House died in Lake Forest Illinois. burial is in Burlington.

Hawkins Jamesport L. L Simon S. Hawkins Edward A. J. Burt Michigan Central Railroad Detroit Mich Burt United States John D. Pickles St. Paul’s Church Lynn Mass Massachusetts William A. Morgan Burlington (Ia Iowa House Lake Forest Ill Burlington

Harmon Confers With Chairman Over Democratic Split

In Columbus Judson Harmon meets with Chairman Finley James Campbell and James Ross amid a brewing rift. Democrats debate support for Bryan and a possible separate liberal organization while Finley’s campaign ties and a new state committee plan stir internal power plays.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Judson Harmon Finley James E. Campbell James Ross Yaple Harmon Pattison Hoskins

Cannon Admits Bribe In East Broad Street Paving Case

Nelson A. Cannon, former Cleveland Trinidad Paving Co. agent, pleaded guilty to bribery of Arthur A. Beck, former Assistant City Engineer now a fugitive. Guilty plea entered. sentence deferred until September. Bond set at 70,000 but Cannon could not post and returned to jail.

Columbus Nelson A. Cannon Cleveland Trinidad Paving Company Cleveland Arthur A. Beck Cannon East Broad Street

Massive May Death Toll in Ohio Pension Roll Update

Special Dispatch reports 1,199 pensioner deaths in May as birth records show far more may have occurred earlier. Ohio records list 93,916 pensioners on roll by June 4 with 423 original pensions granted and new widows under a $12 monthly pension act, plus 311 reissued and 17 original under the age act.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Ohio Pension Agency Pension Bureau Washington Pontius Ohio

Southern Women March at Confederate Veterans Reunion

Birmingham Alabama June 11 The United Confederate Veterans reunion culminated in a grand parade with several sponsors choosing to walk beside their units instead of riding. Notable participants included Miss Mary Hall in gray with the Georgia division Mrs Kelley a 79 year old New Orleans sponsor and Miss Edna Raub of Memphis who bore the Daughter of the Company title.

Birmingham Ala Heroes of the Confederacy United Confederate Veterans Mary Hall Clat Gray Georgia Kelley New Orleans Edna Raub Memphis

DUNKARDS REFUSE TO DISCUSS DRESS AT IOWA CONFERENCE

In Des Moines Iowa presiding elders and the standing committee refused to discuss radical dress changes within the Church of the Brethren. The topic was indefinitely postponed as factions the older brethren conservatives and progressives faced pressure to reunite. The conference closed after a highly successful year in attendance and finances.

Des Moines Church of the Brethren Dunkards

Mayor Approves Dabney's Carnegie Foundation Move

Mayor Markbreit approves Cincinnati's University of Cincinnati admission to the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Councilman Mullen to introduce a resolution praising the foundation and its benefactor, noting retirement terms after 25 years service for instructors.

Dabney H. S. Pritchett Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement Markbreit Mullen Council of Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Carnegie Foundation For

Women in Retreat Will Be Silent

Thirty six to forty society women of the Associates of the Transfiguration at Bethany Episcopal Home begin a silent retreat Monday evening. Father Powell of Boston will conduct, lasting until Wednesday morning. no words to be spoken. Officers include Mrs. Mortimer Matthews president and Miss Alice Whetstone secretary. Members listed include Mrs. Paul Matthews Mrs. Horace Grey Mrs. W S Stirling and others. A separate quiet day will be held at St Luke's Episcopal Church on Thursday.

Bethany Episcopal Home Associates of the Transfiguration Father Powell Boston Society of St. John the Evangelist Mortimer Matthews Alice Whetstone Paul Matthews Horace Grey W. S. Stirling John Whetstone Holiday New York Mabel Moore Christopher Powell St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Navy Seeks More Men Through Recruiter Wortman

Lieutenant W. K. Wortman arrived to head the naval recruiting station for the summer months. He previously served on the cruiser Tennessee and accompanied the fleet to the Pacific coast in a strenuous voyage. Full navy recruiting activity resumes as Wortman seeks suitable material locally.

W. K. Wortman Tennessee Washaten Pacific Coast Evans Navy Wortman

Mulai Hafid Arrives at Fez with Guard of Vast Size

Mulai Hafid, the usurping sultan, reached Fez on Sunday leading an army whose numbers were not estimated. He entered the Sanctuary barefoot to offer thanks, while a bodyguard of six hundred or more accompanied him. Dr Holzman traveled with Mulai Hafid.

Fez Mulai Hafid Dr. Holzman

Inquest Finds Cavagna Victim of Mistaken Assault

Coroner Cameron heard that Leo Cavagna was beaten in a saloon on On Place and died after an assault intended for another. Attorney Karl Cadwell testified Cavagna bore injuries and spoke of the attack by three men. Detectives Sweeney and Houillion confirmed the saloon beating details.

Cameron Leo Cavagna Commercial Tribune Karl Cadwell Cevagna Sweeney and Houillion

Publishers Resolve to Extend Crusade Over Newsprint Paper

New York June 11. American Newspaper Publishers Association directors authorize President to hire John Norris for two years to promote the association's aims in the newsprint paper matter. They cite congressional actions on paper pricing, federal aid, and industry reciprocity with Canada as justification.

New York American Newspaper Publishers’ Association Congress Select Committee John Norris

Social and Personal Notes From East Walnut Hills

Miss Angela Bering hosts a large card party for Miss Walker of Louisville and two June brides elect, with about fifty guests amid pink and white decorations. The St James Fresh Air Home hosts a shirt waist dance and a large YMCA/YWCA social circuit features many local families and planned outings.

Angela Bering Wold Avenue East Walnut Hills Waller Louisville Adele Mullane Luella Sattler Edna Muhlhauser Adele Oskamp Lenora McCracken William Richmond Richard Anderson Elizabeth Sullivan Clara Cahill Stowe Garlick Thomas Cohan Springfield Kirby Fannie Bering St. James Fresh Air Heekin Avenue Linwood Napoleon DuBrus James Heekin Frank Herschede Marie Cressie Verkamp James Ryan Frank Punc Charles Howard DuBrul Oscar Verkamp Paul Verkamp Joseph Ryan Henrly Ryan Albert Jansen Joseph Verkamp Richard R. Anderson Charles Barrett Droppelman Helen Kelley Jane Murray John Sullivan Walter Murray Albert Heekin Dan Walter Heekin Stella Aileen Heekin R. K. Blond Joseph R. Jones Highland Avenue Academy of Dramatic Arts Adda B. Young Littleford Freda Lotte McConnell Julia Collifis Kirk Closson Froome Bickmore Kilgour Anna and Fannie Fisher Nell Donahue Alice Hagerty Mary Moses

Commencement at Cincinnati School for Deaf and Blind

The Tenth District School hosted the ceremony with John Gigos delivering the intro and J W Jones of the State Deaf and Dumb Institute praising the teachers. Superintendent Jones called the Cincinnati school the best of 139 such schools with 12,000 deaf pupils, while F B Dyer awarded diplomas and lauded the year's work. Instructors listed include Virginia A Osborn Emma Book Bessie A Tucker Sara Feinstein Helen Knopf and Carrie Fesenbeck.

J. W. Jones State Deaf and Dumb Institute Columbus Louis Grossman Jones Cincinnati France F. B. Dyer Virginia A. Osborn Emma Book Bessie A. Tucker Sara Feinstein Helen Knopf Carrie Fesenbeck

Man Attacked at City Intersection. Robbery Claim Varied

Harry Brown age 24 of 631 West Fourth Street reports being knocked from his auto at Fourth and Park streets and robbed of 1500 dollars by three men. He suffered a fractured jaw and other injuries, but later told police he was attacked by thugs and not robbed.

City Hospital Harry Brown West Fourth Street Fourth Park Streets

Union Prosecutes Barbers Over Sunday Work

The Barbers' Union filed cases against Fred Doll of Central avenue and G. Vaughn of West Sixth street for keeping shops open Sunday. Trials before Mayor Kumming in Home City. Secretary Joseph Meyers prosecuted. Fines of 25 dollars and costs were suspended on the promise of no further Sunday work.

Barbers’ Union Fred Doll Central Avenue G. Vaughn West Sixth Street Kumming Home City Joseph Meyers

Avondale Residents Plan Summer Trips and Visits

A list of local residents making summer travels and vacations to outlets such as Montclair New Jersey Saranac Lake Winnetka Michigan Port Washington Eugene and Europe includes Mr and Mrs C L Thomas Mr and Mrs George Hoadly Jr and children Mr and Mrs Victor Price Mrs F B Maertz Mr and Mrs A Waldner Mr and Mrs W J Lippincott and Mr and Mrs Jesse Lippincott Dr and Mrs John W Stevenson Mr and Mrs C J Livingood and children Miss Jessie Barker Mrs H P Cooke and Mr Irvin Morganstern wedding nearby and other travels across Buffalo Boston Louisville and Rhode Island locations are noted.

C. L. Thomas Marion Avenue Avondale Montclair N. J George Hoadly, Jr Grandin Road Saranac Lake N. Y Hoadly Victor Price Greendale Avenue Clifton New York Clarence Price F. B. Maertz Greenwood Avenue Winnetka A. Waldner Burnet Avenue W. J. Lippincott Jesse Lippincott East Auburn Avenue Mt. Auburn Port Washington L. IL John W. Stevenson Pike Street Wequetensing Mich C. J. Livingood and Baker Place East Walnut Hills New Bert R. I A. Apfelbaum North Crescent Avenue Europe H. P. Cooke Rockdale Avenue Jessie Barker Boston L. E. Hays Mirina Sarah Hays Louis Hays Louisville Irvin Morganstern Carrie Hays D. B. Meacham Edith Meacham Read

Stag Dinner in Honor of Bridegroom-Elect Klein

Newport social scene features Clem Fennell hosting a stag dinner for best man Walter Klein and many admirers. Miss Florence Bartlett, bride-elect, receives multiple ante nuptial events as Newport society gathers for dinners, linen showers, and teas across Covington and Newport venues.

Clem Fennell Newport Bartlett-Klein Mr. Klein Eunice Kilpatrick Miss Bartlett Klein Labell Dunlap New York City William McDonald Bent Covington Minnie Mae Grannemeyer Amanda Maull Cosmopolitan Culture Club Coney Island Jane Brown Brownie Warm Springs Virginia Gooch Dayton Willard Gemwill Walton Finnell Bun Applegate Farnau Alice Shoepe Walter Clark Evansville J. D. Clayman J. C. Reed John Mundermann Joe Walton Mattie Belle Gayle Margaret Gayle Overton Howard Gayle Brent Woodall Ft. Mitchell Country Club Frederick Houston Thomas B. Ross Martha Grace Ross Freda Farnau Tania Ross William Long Wesley Avenue

Clermont Clubs Meet at Amelia For Eighth Federation

The eighth annual Clermont County Federation of Woman's Clubs gathered at Amelia M E Church on June 1 with welcome by Miss Lena Penn and a reply by Mrs. Fran Davis. Devotionals by Mrs. May S. Moyer and music by Norma Scott and others framed a day of sessions and readings.

Commercial Tribune Amelia, O Clermont County Federation of Woman’s Clubs Amélia M. E. Church Lena Penn Amelia Fran Davis Batavia May S. Moyer Norma Scott Milford Louise Davis Williamsburg H. B. Hutson Bethel C. D. Fridmans Charles Clasgen William Sampsie New Richmond Emma Hitch Bantam C. E. Bishop Allen Glancy

Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Advertises Nerve Relief

An old advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as relief for headaches neuralgia and various pains caused by nerve irritation. It claims no stomach upset or after effects and notes druggists will refund the first package if they fail. A Macon Georgia user testimonial from Ula Lunch appears, with Miles Medical Co. based in Elkhart Indiana.

Miles Macon Miles Medical CO Elkhart

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