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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
12
Rosa Smith a 708 Betts Street launderess rushed to City Hospital claiming a seventeen year locust bite her arm. Doctors noted inflamed lymph vessels and strong pain though the insect could not be recovered, leaving uncertainty about the bite’s origin.
The Committee on Steam Railroads of the Board of Legislation heard arguments on granting the Pennsylvania Company a right to lay a switch on Elm Street. The Globe Rolling Mill seeks the line to Front and Elm to attract 300 jobs, while property owners fear structural damage and business losses. The panel adjourned without a decision, to reconvene at the chair’s call.
George Reinhardt trustee of Brewers Union No 12 is charged with embezzling 212 dollars from union funds. A warrant issued in Squire Winkler's court. he was arrested at 1931 Race Street and released on 200 dollar bond. He admits taking funds and says he lent some to friends. he planned to repay seven dollars weekly and expected money from Germany soon.
The Wyoming High School commencement held at the Amusement Hall honors eleven graduates. Elmer T. Stevens opened with a blessing, essays praised Superintendent Fay and teachers, and Albert Kitchell Whallon won first honors with Nell Mae Gould second. Diploma presents by Lewis D. Bonebrake. Alumni meet planned tonight.
Board members Thomas Morrison Judge John R Sayler and John Carlisle will depart Saturday for the annual inspection trip of the Cincinnati Southern Road from here to Chattanooga and back Monday morning. It is the first trip since the lease extension was signed.
The notice describes a $34,000 estimating contest with 1490 chances to win. If a group of ten people including you submit estimates, each participant gains ten chances to win a portion of the prize.
The Cincinnati Traction Company ratified a contract allowing Cincinnati Georgetown Portsmouth Railway access over city tracks. The C G P plans to convert to electric propulsion and run forty foot cars for sixty five passengers to a downtown depot on Sycamore street, with a Coney Island branch due to be completed within a month.
The Union Board of High Schools approved the next school year appointments for commercial courses. F M Youmans will teach at Woodward and T R Berry at Walnut Hills. Dr Boone was retained. Fr Fairchild’s appointment was withdrawn.
Colonel John Frey known as Jack Frey longtime Democratic leader and former Board of City Affairs member lies critically ill at his sister’s home 516 East Fifth Street. His health has declined for over a year with a general collapse leaving little hope for recovery after a stint in a Michigan sanitarium.
James F. Fulton of Greensburg Ind sues the estate of the late Charles T. Hayman former Canal superintendent for 2533 83 alleging a 1900 agreement with Hayman and Woodson Poor to share a $7000 Greensburg bonus from a Greensburg chair factory project Fulton says he secured the bonus but was promised one third which has not been paid and the widow executrix refused. Attorneys Furber Jackson and W S Ward represent Fulton.
Readers are urged to subscribe by sending in their estimate to the Commercial Tribune, promising peace of mind once the payment is made. The notice emphasizes mental ease and timely action.
Anders, a former B and O Railroad section hand, sues for 5000 damages after a hand car collision near Pleasant Plain Ohio. He alleges a defective wheel caused the first car to collapse, another car crashed into the wreckage as he was trapped, injuring his jaw and other parts.
James Connor sues W. J. Gawne Company for $25,000 in damages alleging an October elevator accident in Shaft 4 of the Water Works tunnel caused broken legs and internal injuries. Attorney Shay and Cogan represent the plaintiff.
If anyone asks about the new train on Sunday, direct them to the try office at 11 West Fourth. Jel3-2t.
The Roosevelt Committee formed by the Business Men's Club and allied groups aims to bring President Roosevelt to the city during September's Fall Festival. A five member delegation will travel to Washington to personally appeal, led by George Puchta and Frank Foulds with support from W. W. Granger, Fred Guyer, Senator Longworth, and Nat Henchman Davis.
Police Commissioner George Henshaw received a solid gold hunting case watch with chain and charm as a token of friendship and esteem from city officials and friends. The presentation occurred in the mayor s office with remarks from the mayor and others, followed by a reception and champagne toast.
John Eberle’s drinking led to a chain of events exposing theft of Wegelin’s wine and ending with his dismissal. In a divorce case Judge Sam Smith heard testimony that Eberle, a former porter, was caught drunk with a hose in a wine cask, siphoning wine while Wegelin’s stock vanished. Several other divorce decrees were announced in court, detailing desertion and abuse allegations.
An Epworth League Institute will be held at Trinity M. E. Church on Thursday and Friday, June 19 and 20. It is the first Institute in the city to address workers’ needs through leaders’ and members’ experience. The district league annual meeting occurs Thursday, June 2, at Trinity Church with social time and officer elections.
The Stamina Republican League holds its annual outing on Saturday June 21 at Coney Island with a field events program including a baseball game between the Stamina nine and City Hall. Schledorn leads track events featuring high pole vaulting jumping and running amid races for members officers and a fat men race with several entrants. Committee members are R. W. Humphries E. E. Harcourt Jesse Wozencraft Charles Herbert Jones and Max Schullman.
Alexander a 39 year old Scotchman and resident of 527 West Court street faced a lunacy charge in Probate Court after drinking eighteen whiskies two quarts of champagne and two beers and dancing around room while claiming alligators swept the floor. He was sent to Longview Asylum for rest. Also committed was Anna Art 28 of 1028 Wade Street with delusions of religious persecution.
The Cincinnati stockholders received their regular June dividend this week. The monthly report shows an encouraging condition of affairs as the firm operates at full capacity and seeks additional property. Messrs Campbell and Morton of Union Trust Building act as fiscal agents and were elated by the company’s progress.
A promotional pitch invites readers to recruit nine friends to contribute their brains in exchange for using yours. Participants can submit an estimate to win one of 1,490 prizes in a $34,000 contest, suggesting a high odds giveaway by pooling minds.
Franklin Preparatory School graduates gathered for a banquet at the St Nicholas last evening. Present were Guy Thompson Roeland Edmonds John Pogue Neil McGill Gordon Thayer Phil Hunt Phil Partridge Fred Flach Julian Pollak and Charlie Bosworth. Most plan to enter eastern colleges in the fall.
On Tuesday Avondale widow Mrs Strauss will celebrate her birthday by escorting residents of the Home for Incurables to a picnic in Burnet Woods.
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