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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
3
Only two more nights of the big show Moscow at Coney Island remain before the property transfers to Columbus for a run. The Maccabees and Knights of Pythias perform tonight and tomorrow as weather disrupts several shows. The management has kept full performances despite rain delays.
Tomorrow Flag Day is honored in Chester with a flag hop at the roof garden ballroom. Colored lights will form electrical representations of the American flag and patrons will receive silk flags as souvenirs.
The show features the Rainbows in mystery acts Nat S. Jerome a Yiddish comedian Lambert and Pierce black face comedians De Vilbous the wire act performer Redwood and Harvey a musical team and Fantell the American Hercules in strength trials against challengers scheduled at Cottey next Sunday.
The Outing Committee of the Duckworth Club meets nightly to finalize arrangements for the Coney Island picnic next Saturday. Lewis G. Bernard reports thousands of tickets sold and a full program including rowing races running walking jumping and a baseball game. Tomorrow at 5 30 pm an automobile from the Duckworth Clubhouse will launch 100 balloons with tickets for steam rides and grounds admission, as crowds gather Democrats plan a sunset pow wow under trees and the Coney Company will operate steamers overnight to handle the crowd.
Lagoon management prepares a liberal amusement program for next week. An outside vaudeville act heads the bill in the theater with the Zamora Family acrobats Jean Corona and Evelyn. Arminta and Burke perform an aerial specialty and Miss Arminta is billed as the perfect woman. Billy Morris delivers a sprightly monologue. Carmintella and Mansfield and Harvey round out the strong lineup as novelty performers.
Illness of Albert Michael confines the North German Marine Band to bed and cancels today’s Reichrath’s Park concert through Sunday. The park engagement is moved to the week of June 30. Rostorff’s Metropolitan Concert Band will follow for one week at Reichrath’s.
Mrs William Ashton wife of the renowned acrobat and bar performer died at 1324 Bremen street on Tuesday afternoon. The Ashton family, famous in vaudeville and circus, includes William Ashton, a famed horizontal bar act, and daughter Etta May Ashton, a popular vaudeville artist. Her passing surprised friends who valued her retirement years in this city.
The zoo reported a pair of baby fallow deer, a male and a female, presented to Manager Sol Stephen. Despite weather, concerts by Innes and his band continued daily as a special attraction for the week.
New York dispatch reports that Emma Calve will sing in Cuba and Mexico for the first time next year. The tour begins October 5 and will visit major cities as part of her international engagements.
A Vienna letter received at the Metropolitan Opera House states Heinrich Conried has engaged Gustav Mahler for the upcoming season. Mahler is praised for Mozart Wagner and Beethoven interpretations and for staging major Wagner operas including Tristan und Isolde and the Ring. He also contributes new ideas in stage management.
The United States files suit in circuit court against Reading Company and 13 related railroads and coal firms alleging a monopoly in hard coal. Subpoenas issued to nonresident defendants. appearance deadline set for August and September. Government investigation began years ago led by J Whitaker Thompson and G Carroll Todd. Indictments sought against umbrella firms National Umbrella Frame Company, Samuel Evans & Company, Newark Tube Company, and Newark River Works.
The Chester opera company begins business today with reserved seats for The Fortune Teller going on sale at Smith and Nixon's at 9 30 this morning. Sunday night at 8 the opening performance of this comic opera will take place at the park with high expectations for the premiere. The company has worked hard and will also present The Mocking Bird as part of the program later this week.
Cecelia Loftus and Lawrance DOrsay will appear jointly next season with Henry Miller as manager marking DOrsay’s entry into a new field of acting. DOrsay rose to fame after the Barn of Pawtucket success with Augustus Thomas and Earl of Pawtucket, earning star status and higher salaries.
The twelfth annual Council of the Diocese of Lexington opened at St. John s Church with holy communion led by Bishop Burton. Officers and deputies to the general convention were elected, and reports from Margaret Hall Versailles Kenyon College and the University of the South were read. A reception followed and the subject The Church in the Mountains was discussed by church leaders. Meanwhile Frank Meyers of Cleveland remained unconscious in Spears Hospital after a streetcar accident and a chin wound, with doctors reporting lockjaw and a poor prognosis as they seek relatives.
Graduation exercises at Belle Vue High School were held in Balke Opera House last night. An admission of 25 cents was charged and a large crowd attended. Graduates were Miss Gay Louise and Edward J. Lorenz.
John W. Smith qualified as administrator of Matt Lewis estate after a Bellevue cave-in killed him. Deiterman announced sales: Front street property to George Smith for 1660 dollars. Twelfth and Isabella property sold for 4000 dollars. A verdict awarded 500 dollars to plaintiff in a Wiedemann Brewing Company personal injury case.
The Court of Appeals reverses the Campbell Circuit Court in the Louis Cook versus H. M. Stegeman trustee race. The court finds a tie vote apparent and orders the Campbell Circuit Court to determine the outcome by lot.
Miss Martin Stanley is expected in the city in a few days to begin rehearsals for The Mocking Bird in which she will sing Mabelle Gilman's part with the Chester Park Opera Company.
Colonel Ike Martin traveled to Coney Island to view the latest overcoat styles among Commodore Brooks and his entourage at Chester Park. He saw the showpiece "Moscow" as beautiful and realistic though lacking snow and quipped he would have liked to meet the Czar if weather permitted.
Buffalo Coal Company of Pittsburg reportedly has closed a deal in Belmont County for the Empire Coal Company's holdings. The 20 000 acres include four large mines and involve over a million dollars. Extensive improvements are planned for the lands in this section.
The State halted work in Montgomery to mourn Senator John T. Morgan. The capitol flag flew at half mast as Governor issued a proclamation praising his public service and career. Senator Pettus relayed the death to the Governor.
Special Judge Rolins has scheduled a special term of the Scott County Circuit Court to start July 29 for the trial of Caleb Powers on alleged complicity in the murder of Senator William Goebel. The announcement came from Frankfort via a dispatch to Lexington.
Major Cyrus S. Radford of the United States Marine Corps and Miss Katherine Manson were married at the bride's home in Hopkinsville Kentucky with Rev Wallace Nourse officiating. The couple will visit Philadelphia before heading to the Philippines for a three year posting.
A southbound Monon passenger train from Chicago derailed near Greencastle Indiana with engine baggage and mail cars toppling down a 25 foot embankment. Only one passenger, F Anderson of Chicago, reported injured.
In Canton Colorado on June 12 the union bands withdrew after a nonunion band was hired for the State Grand Army Encampment parade. The march continued with the One band at the lead and drew Governor Harris Commander Harman and staff. A campfire for about 3,000 followed with speeches by Harris and others. Veteran T. G. Woodland of Olex Oregon died suddenly today from heart disease.
A subcommittee of the Ohio Primary Election Reform League led by T. E. Burton of Cleveland will convene in Columbus on Saturday June 29. Members include Sen Arthur Espy W H Tomlinson Grafton Acklin Edward Kibler F A Derthick Newton D Baker W L Day Judge Gilbert H Stewart and Hiram S Branson. The meeting aims to draft the primary bill for next winter’s Legislature and gain support from lawmakers.
A long running Wood County divorce case ended as Judge Moss granted an absolute divorce without alimony to Harry Ihrig from Frances E. Ihrig of Parkersburg. The case settled in the Circuit Court after years of litigation.
Eighteen South Exchange telephone girls enjoyed an outing to Ludlow Lagoon last night in a special car provided by James C. Ernst of the South Covington and Cincinnati Street Railway. Mrs. Seale chaperoned the party with Misses Ryan Green Craig Murphy Robinson Bramlage Sloane Lanmville Jonas Kingsley Dressman Fox Thuney Delser Meyers and Grubbs.
Covington reports the Kenton Circuit Court upheld a lower court ruling that an ordinance licensing milk dealers is valid. J B Mason seeks possession of a race horse Idleway valued at 250 dollars after seizure by FH King. Divorces granted Eunice Ervin from Ellis Ervin and Anna Thackston from William Thackston. Will of Elizabeth Graber probated. real estate to daughters and husband receives personal property. executor named. Judge Shaw returns from Princeton University as trial of Lillie Jameson vs Mandy and James Haslit for 10000 dollars proceeds. divorce suit against Jameson filed 1906 remains pending. damages suit continued.
Zena Walker released after Tuesday arrest as a suspect in the Ben Cord case. Witnesses failed to identify him. Covington teachers undergo examination and Sarah Maratt 40 of 606 Washington Street dies at home leaving husband and three children. William Grant Colored High School graduation at Covington Library Auditorium features Superintendent Morris address graduates Melvenne Jones Tillia Fox Wilson Haskins and Ethel Baker awarded scholarship certificate.
Newport High School held its annual class night exercises in the Park avenue school hall. Dr. Charles W. Dabney of the University of Cincinnati will address Newport graduates tonight. Frank Weyman A Dye and Frank Huntsman were arraigned for peddling milk without a license. Dairymen's Association trial set for tomorrow. Mingo Tribe of Red Men conducted services over Frank Klaas's body. his funeral is this morning.
Miss May Gott and Lawrence Franz wedding in Cincinnati at St. Gabriel's Church. Mrs Bent to lecture on Practical Christianity in Foote avenue. Parents of William Styles await word from Birmingham Alabama about a fatal molten iron accident. Newport Water Works study suggests Bellevue lay own pipes and bid for water supply. Welfare Association plans one meeting monthly in June July and August.
Dayton High School commencement exercises are held in the auditorium this evening. The Everlasting Club hosts its annual fish fry tonight. The Alumnal Association elects Frank Moore as president with Robert Griese as secretary and Gladys Ervin as treasurer. The W R C of Joe Hooker Post G A R offers coffee and luncheon tomorrow evening at Mrs Reese’s Sixth Avenue residence.
Chaplain Hunter granted a ten day leave of absence and will travel to Pennsylvania. Highland High School graduation last night listed Theresa Band Abraham Clark Mary Grace Fulner Irene Alvina Ejisensmith Hilda Jacobi and Anna Belle Schriver as graduates.
Robert Donovan of Liston Avenue, a tank puller at the Riverside desiccating plant in Cincinnati, succumbed at City Hospital last night from burns received when a pot of grease boiled over.
Ohio Attorney General Ellis finds Secretary of State justified in paying fees to Willis for law reports based on entire authorized capital stock, not only issued stock, in an opinion to Secretary C A Thompson.
A sewing pattern described for medium size uses 8% yards of 36 inch material. Six sizes range from 32 to 42 inches. The pattern is offered at 10 cents. Suitable for any seasonable materials.
Ohio railroads will observe the state rail commission car service rules on all business in the state. The decision follows a Baltimore mandamus case involving Pitcairn Coal and the Wheeling & Lake Erie line. The commission ruled equipment on a line is treated as that company’s property and allocated to mines on a percentage basis during car shortages.
Robert Jolly, 45, of 1011 North Senate avenue, killed his 9 year old daughter Gladys by forcing carbolic acid down her throat. Housekeeper Sarah Peters heard the screams and witnessed the act. Jolly was arrested at noon while attempting to draw wages from his job. police say he spoke incoherently and may be mentally affected.
The court sentenced José Nakens editor of El Matin and Mato Ilaria to nine years in prison for complicity in the attempt to assassinate King Alfonso and Queen Victoria on their wedding day. Senor Ferrer director of the Modern School Barcelona and others were acquitted.
George Rosenhagen three year old son of Victor Rosenhagen of Orchard street fell into a tub of boiling water Tuesday and died last night in a tragic household accident.
In Leavenworth Kansas on June 13 H H Tucker Jr resumes proceedings to remove Uncle Sam Oil from bankruptcy. Witness list includes Judge John G Pollock Topeka US District Attorney Harry J Bone Republican official D W Mulvane and Judge O M Spencer. Tucker alleges a conspiracy to drive the firm from business.
Streetcar service operated by Cincinnati Lawrenceburg and Aurora Electric Street Car Co runs from Anderson's Ferry to Lawrenceburg and Aurora starting 6 am, then hourly until 8 pm and at 10 pm. Harrison line begins 6:30 am hourly to 6:30 pm and 9 pm. Cleves service 6 am to 8 pm with 38 pm noted. 15 minute service between Anderson's Ferry and Fernbank from early morning until 9 am and again 2:30 pm to 6 pm.
Timetables list depot connections at 413 Sycamore and Carrel Street Station. Trains run to Mt. Washington Forestville Amelia Bethel and other points with multiple daily departures including Sundays and Saturdays, detailing specific time slots and exceptions.
The Interurban Railway and Terminal Company lists through car departures from Sycamore depot between Fourth and Fifth streets for New Richmond Coney Island Mt Washington Amelia Bethel Hamlet Bethel Bethel area and rapid rail services to Lebanon Norwood Pleasant Ridge Kennedy Silverton Deer Park. Saturday night trips and irregular late night times are noted.
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