H C Hill Aids Father in Keeping Cincinnati Water Supply
H C Hill says he and his father J W Hill are assisting to keep Cincinnati water supplied. He reports normal supply with only a low pressure area near Sixth and Bay Mill er streets and expects stable operation barring unforeseen issues. Insurance men feel the plant is now in competent hands as Conway of the Underwriters Salvage Corps watches the situation. Water is pumped into Eden Park Reservoir to reach normal levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Hill
J. W. Hill
Cincinnati
Hunt Street
Sixth
Baymiller
Conway
Eden Park
Eggleston Avenue
Squire Vincent Schwab
City Hall
Fifth and
Court Streets
Squire Schwab
Walnut Hill Business Club reports water relief steps
At a Walnut Hills special meeting Mayor Dempsey President Marx Board of Public Service City Auditor Culkins Thomas Mulvihill John W. Hill and Henry Hill attended. Hill said water scarcity relief is near with repairs at Front Street Pumping Station and new materials to be installed. Marx added funds will be used and a commission will map all water main valves. Walker Smith led with a detailed Water Works apparatus report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Works
Mitchell Avenue
Carthage Pike
Board of Public Safety
Herman Henke
Walnut Hill
Walnut Hills
Dempsey
Marx
Board of Public Service
Culkins
Thomas Mulvihill
John W. Hill
Henry Hill
Hill
San Francisco
Front Street
Mr. Hill
Galveston Island Trestle Destroyed By Fire
A long railroad trestle linking Galveston Island to the mainland was destroyed by fire. About 4 feet of the structure burned, halting traffic until repairs are completed. Boat connection from Texas City will operate until the bridge is repaired, restoring land traffic.
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Commercial Tribune
Galveston
Tex
Galveston Island
Texas City
Police Case Recalled In Baumgartner Arrest
Detectives Sweeney and Calnah arrested A. G. Baumgartner of Louisville on a loitering charge at Sixth and Race. The case recalls a January 1903 inquiry. Baumgartner claimed he came to buy a hotel, while a 1993 Durham indictment alleged he took $800 from a young woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweeney
Calnah
A. G. Baumgartner
Louisville
Baumgartner
Sixth
Race Streets
Durham
N. C
Pattison Is 59 as Birthday Cheers Ring Milford Home
Governor John M. Pattison reached his 59th birthday yesterday at the Milford homestead with celebrations and reports from his bedside indicating another good day and continued fine spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
John M. Pattison
Milford Homestead
Cincinnati Conservatory Graduates Ten Musicians
Ten young women received diplomas at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music during the commencement exercises. Bishop Henry Spellmeyer presented diplomas as the audience heard Verdi Ave Maria Schumann pieces and Tirindelli violin and vocal performances amid orchestral numbers.
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Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Henry Spellmeyer
H. O Enwall
Miss Baur
H. O. ‘Enwall
Verdi
Bluette
Schumann
Bohm
Conservatory
Pier Adolfo Tirindelli
Adele Parden
John Hoffmann
Gounod
Viotti
Tirindelli
George Leighton
Bishop
Bishop Spellmeyer
Adele Marie Parden
Clara Nocka
Nina Esther Block
May Margaret Brockman
Florence Grace Graeter
Alice Davenport Langdon
Jean McCrosky
Stella Louise Dennerline
Mauie Sutherland
Jessie Getzendanner
Beveridge meat inspection debate stalls at six o clock
The House Agriculture Committee pushed the Beveridge meat inspection amendment into late discussions. The measure, aimed at mandatory inspection and packing-house costs, faces modifications limiting reach to the continental United States and avoiding label date requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Agriculture
Beveridge
United States
Virginia Troops Guard Suspected Attacker After Lynching Threat
William Lee, a black man arrested near Kingston Maryland on suspicion of assault, is jailed in Eastville Virginia under guard as a mob in Somerset County threatens lynching. Governor Swanson sends 150 troops from the Seventy first Virginia Regiment to Cape Charles to deter violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Cape Charles
William Lee
Kingston
Eastville
Seventy-first Virginia Regiment
Lee
Robert Barnes
Frances Powell
Maryland
Somerset County
Northampton County
Commonwealth
F. Tucker Wilkins
Jarvis
Swanson
Virginia
Seventy-first Regiment,’ of Norfolk
Windstorm Sweeps Four Towns in Montana
Havre and Fort Assiniboine were struck by a hurricane this afternoon causing about 200000 dollars in damage. Buildings toppled with no warning and no structure in the path escaped damage. Several persons were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Havre
Mont
Ft. Assiniboine
Tornado Hits Tifton Damaging Dozens of Homes and Church
A tornado struck Tifton Georgia late this afternoon wrecking the Presbyterian Church and over fifty homes. Two people were seriously injured and many others lightly hurt as total damage reached about 30000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Tifton
Tornado damages homes in Waycross area injuring several
A tornado struck this afternoon damaging property in Waycross Georgia. Henry Corbett's house and other buildings were destroyed and his son and daughter were fatally injured. Several people are reported injured.
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Commercial Tribune
Waycross
Henry Corbett
City dispute on auctioneer licenses and public sales
City Solicitor Lowman informed City Auditor Culkins that brokers advertising and selling stocks and bonds at public sales dodge the auctioneer license. He says the $5 automobile license must be renewed yearly, making December 31 filings liable again January 1. The Auditor told Police Lt Hill that confiscated article sales must pay a $300 auctioneer's fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowman
Culkins
Police Department
Hill
Court Advances Case Over Majestic Case Property
The Gazlay heirs and Harry D. Brown creditors push to settle who holds Majestic Case property as the US Court of Appeals agrees to advance the docket for an immediate hearing. Judge Thompson rules Browns bankruptcy does not cause lease reversion to Gazlay estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garlay
Harry D. Brown
Majestic
United States Court of Appeals
Gazlay
Brown
Thompson
Cincinnati Surgeon Chosen for ENT Fellows
The Ear, Nose and Throat Association of Surgeons, meeting in Kansas City, elected fellows including Dr. Henry Grady of Chicago, Dr. Halsted B.S. Hedges of Charlottesville, Dr. C. P. Jones of Newport News, Dr. A. Kuyk of Richmond, Dr. H. O. Reik of Baltimore, and Dr. Derrick T. Vail of Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Prisune
Kansas City
Ear, Nose and Throat Association of Surgeons
Henry Grady
Chicago
Halsted
Executions in Baltic Provinces Spark Dissent in Parliament
In St. Petersburg the lower house braces for War Minister Rudiger’s explanation of Baltic executions. Pavloff may testify on Thursday about delays in halting eight May 29 executions for killing a police lieutenant. Socialists plan a protest. conservatives denounce suspected government duplicity in the death sentences for an attempted murder of a Cossack in Reval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Pavloff
Rudiger
Baltic
Riga
Constitutional Democratic Party
Reval
Tenth annual convention of the Bookbinders union opens
Washington June 12 The tenth annual convention of the International Brotherhood of Bookbinders convened here. Chairman William C Connor delivered a spirited address urging conservative organization for industrial success and condemning strike riots and brutality as disgraceful to a great community.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
International Brotherhood of Bookbinders
William C. Connor
Woman stabbed by husband sent to City Hospital
Willie Harris 23 a colored woman of 434 East Sixth street was taken to City Hospital in Patrol No 2 at midnight with a stab wound in the throat. She says her husband William inflicted the attack after a late quarrel. He fled and is being sought by Second District police. A disorderly conduct charge was placed against the woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Harris
East Sixth Street
William
Second District
City plans shared storehouse and bulk purchasing
Public Service Director Markley and Superintendent Leave of the Street Cleaning Department along with City Auditor Culkins propose a city storehouse. All departments would join in buying similar supplies, enabling larger contracts, competitive bidding, and improved pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service
Markley
Leave
Culkins
Governor Warner Renominated in Michigan Primary
Detroit June 12 Governor Fred M. Warner Republican was renominated today without opposition at the first general primary. Patrick H. Kelley of Detroit was nominated for Lieutenant Governor. Democrats nominated Woodbridge N Ferris of Big Rapids for Governor and C H Kimmerle of Cassopolis for Lieutenant Governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Detroit
Fred M. Warner
Patrick H. Kelley
Woodbridge N. Ferris
Big Rapids
C. H. Kimmerle
Cassepolis
Chautauqua Lake Excursion via Erie R R
Tickets priced at 11 30 return trip to Chautauqua Lake offered via Erie R R with departures on July 6 and 27. Tickets available at 416 Walnut Street and Depot at Fifth and Baymiller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Lake
Erie R. R
Walnut Street
Fifth and Baymiller
Lynching Ends In Mob Killing Of Ned Watson In Pocomoke
In Pocomoke City Maryland a mob shot and killed Ned Watson a Black man after he had attacked his employer Samuel S. Barnes in Somerset County The mob threatened lynching as officers attempted to move Watson to safety near Princess Anne following the discovery of the assault on Barnes at King's Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Pocomore City
Ned Watson
Samuel S. Barnes
King's Creek
Somerset County
Watson
Barnes
Princess Anne
Delaware elect Dupont to Senate
Dover June 12 The Delaware Legislature elected Colonel Henry A Dupont United States Senator for the term beginning March 8 1905. The vote was nearly unanimous with Democrats voting blanks and most Republicans supporting Dupont. The 68 year old veteran heads the Dupont powder works and holds wealth. He served in the Civil War and received a Congressional Medal of Honor for gallantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Dover
Del
Delaware
Henry A. Dupont
United States
Dupont
Poison Mistakenly Taken Sinks Philadelphia Manufacturer
Richard Tilghman a wealthy Philadelphia manufacturer and clubman died after taking two lithia tablets mistaken for medicine. A physician found the tablets contained bichloride of mercury, leading to his fatal poisoning.
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Commercial Tribune
Philadelphia
Richard Tilghman
Gorman Funeral Held in Oak Hill Cemetery
The body of Senator Gorman was removed from the vault and laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery in a brief service led by Rev. Dr. Byrd of Laurel Maryland. Only immediate family attended the interment today.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Senator Gorman
Oak Hill Cemetery
Dr. Byrd
Laurel
Steamer Empire Cornered by US Warship at Corinto
The American steamer Empire is trapped in Corinto harbor by the US cruiser Marblehead. If the Empire attempts to break loose the Marblehead is expected to seize it and hold it accountable for aiding Guatemalan revolutionists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Washington
United States
Marblehead
Empire
Corinto
Nicaragua
Pittsburg Votes to Consolidate with Allegheny
On June 12 Pittsburg voters approved consolidation with Allegheny by a margin over 25 000 while Allegheny voters rejected the proposition by about 5600, shaping the future city union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Smoky City
Commercial Tribune
Pittsburg
Obituary Brief for Delaware Senator Thomas Jefferson
Democrat Delaware State Senator Thomas Jefferson died suddenly in Dover yesterday. In a separate notice, Dr. Charles Hoff former head of Dayton Insane Asylum died in St. Louis. Hoff was born in Miamisburg Ohio where his sister and brother reside.
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Thomas Jefferson
Delaware
Dover
Del
Charles Hoff
Dayton (O.) Insane Asylum
St. Louis
Miamisburg
Railroads Firms Found Guilty in Concessions Case
Armour and Co Swift and Co Cudahy and Co and the Nelson Morris Packing Co were found guilty in federal court of accepting concessions from the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad on export shipments of packing house products. Sentences set after Burlington case. Fines range 1000 to 20000 per count. maximum 20000 per firm. Courts will await Burlington verdict before final penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Kansas City
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Cudahy & Co
Nelson Morris Packing Company
United States
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Presidents Invited To Explain Rail Coal Arrangements
The Interstate Commerce Commission resumed its inquiry into railroads coal and oil ties with Berwind-White. Evidence showed a ten cent per ton rail handling allowance at Harsimus Pier yielding about 17000 dollars monthly, with Pennsylvania Railroad crews handling the work and bills around seven hundred dollars monthly. Commissioners planned to invite presidents of major railroads to testify, though subpoenas were not issued and attendance would be optional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Philadelphia
Berwin-White Coal Mining Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harsimus Pier
Pennsylvania Railroad
Clement
Frederick Macewen
J. Berwind
Pennsylvania, Baltimore & Ohio
Norfolk & Western
Chesapeake & Ohio
New York Central
Two Cent Rate Bill Proposed for Interstate Travel
Representative Sherman of New York introduces a bill setting a two cent per mile passenger rate on all interstate railways. A uniform mileage book system is created, valid on any road with coupons from 1 000 to 5 000 miles. The measure goes to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Washington
Sherman
New York
United States
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Settlement Approved in Kanawha Michigan Deal
Hocking Valley Railway directors meet in New York and are understood to approve settlement terms between the company and minority stockholders of the Kanawha and Michigan Railway. The plan may retire 15 million dollars of preferred stock via a 4 percent bond, with excess earnings applied to common stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Valley
Kanawha & Michigan
Commercial Tribune
New York
Hocking Valley Railway Company
Kanawha & Michigan Railway Compan
Sioux City Ashland Extension Completes Great Northern Rail Link
The Sioux City Ashland extension of the Great Northern Railway was completed today in Lincoln Nebraska. The new line provides direct communication between the Southwest and Northwest via the Burlington and Great Northern rail networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Sioux City
Ashland
Commercial Tribune
Lincoln
Neb
Sioux City-Ashland
Great Northern Railway
Burlington and
Celebration helps roads around Louisville traffic boon
Heavy travel tied to home going weeks boosts rail movement for several lines. The B&O, S.W., Big Four and L&N report unusually heavy traffic with special trains and extra coaches running from St. Louis to Louisville to meet demand. Assistant general manager Walkur notes traffic exceeded expectations.
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Louisville
Cincinnati
Big Four
Walkur
St. Louis
City Office in Traction Summer Tourist Tickets
Summer tourist ticket prices listed include Yellowstone Park and return at 0.66.90, Colorado Springs and return at 39.40, St. Paul and return at 28.80, and Minneapolis and return at an unspecified amount.
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Traction
Yellowstone Park
Colorado Springs
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Gas region in Indiana drives emigration from Kentucky towns
The report notes a gas region in Indiana shaping migration as entire communities from Kentucky depart. Officials halt business to permit settlers to return to their former homes, highlighting disruption and local response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Kentucky
C., H. & D. Reports April Finances After Loans
Receiver Judson Harmon of the C. H. and D. Railroad filed the April financial statement showing total receipts of 1,381,137.66 and disbursements of 1,337,663.13, with a cash balance of 43,474.53. Receipts include 50,000 on city bank call loans and 48,941.07 mail earnings. disbursements include 115,000 interest on funded debt and 294,074.39 for wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson Harmon
C., H. & D. Railroad
Schaff to Make Trip Over Cairo Division for Coal Line Works
General Manager Schaff of the Big Four is expected to inspect the Cairo Division within days. The line from Eldorado to Danville Illinois runs through rich coal fields where the company has interests. Million dollars in improvements aim to move coal to the Chicago market, with reballasting on the Fernbank to Delhi stretch.
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Schaff
Big Four
Cairo
Eldorado
Danville
Til
Chicago
Fernbank
Delhi
Railroads gather in Chicago for Central Passenger Association meeting
Cincinnati based railroads attend the Chicago meeting with officials like W B Calloway G P A C H & D Warren Lynch P T M and others. B&O S W executives in Louisville monitor the city’s celebration as double tracking from Madeira to Loveland nears completion. The $200000 project aims to extend to Midland City, with a viaduct from Highth to Front street to be funded by bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Central Passenger Association
Chicago
W. B. Calloway
Warren Lynch
Big Four
O. P. McCarty
W. S. T. Seely
W. S. Robinson
Midland City
Trustees of the
Southern Railroad
Highth
Front Street
F. B. Moffitt
Delaware & Hudson
Terranova Girl Paroled After Acquittal Murder Trial
Josephine Terranova, acquitted of murdering her aunt, was paroled today under the custody of her counsel by Justice Scott. The parole followed a request from Assistant District Attorney Ely in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
New York
Josephine Terranova
Scott
Ely
Suit Sues Over 29150 Lost In Market Fraud
C J Bronston of Lexington sues A G Morgan J H Patterson W T Browning Morehead Co stock brokers for 29150 claiming fraudulent gains and 34500 lost between April 4 and May 2 due to bucket shop tactics. Bronston, prominent lawyer and former Southern Mutual Investment Company president, names Morgan as agent and alleges mismanagement of his stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Lexington
C. J. Bronston
A. G. Morgan
J. H. Patterson
W. T. Browning
Morehead &Co
Bronston
Morgan
Board of Trade
Central
Kentucky
Southern Mutual Investment Company
Lexington Banking and Trust Company
Rate Bill Back to Conference in Senate Requested Move
Washington dispatch reports the House passed a rule sending the railroad rate bill back to conference as requested by the Senate. The vote was 184 to 99 with eight Republicans cross supporting. Democrats failed to block the rule and offered no amendment preferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Washington
House
Senate
Molloy Assumes Acting Judge Of Police Court
Attorney John J. Molloy began his tenure as Acting Judge of Police Court during Judge Lueders absence. Friends filled the bench with flowers as his initial hearing concluded. After the light docket, the group presented Molloy a roll top desk and chair, which Dr A C Busch delivered, and Molloy thanked those assembled for their friendship and gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Molloy
Police Court
Lueders
Mr. Molloy
Molloy
A. C. Busch
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Cincinnati Conservatory
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Ogores Hiqtous
Michigan
Warner
Ferris
Lithia
Gorman
Smith McPherson
Red Oak
Burlington Railroad
McPherson
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Charles Heebner
Berwind-White Company
Cockrell
Heebner
Sana Aaa
Syracuse
Franklin
Sid Black Automobile Co
E. Ninth St
Lippincott
C.H. D.monon
Railroad Notes
Terranova
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