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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1900
Page
8
The Newport Covington area reports a roofing accident at the Y M C A injuring Clifton Rolde and a Republican executive meeting in Newport reveals mass party discipline and a purge of several members. Scott Shoemaker becomes chair, with Adam Lieberth stepping down amid calls for party unity.
The Town of Central Covington through Attorney A G Simrall filed suits against property owners seeking recovery of listed tax amounts: L Vallandingham 16.13, F E Remy 50.05, Susan B Park 336.17, Amelia Rousellate 30.55, John and Mary Beiser 44.03, Rosa Joseph and Herman Dickman 23.35, Holmesdale Land Company 36.18.
Thomas W. Jones sues the C N O T P Railway Company for 1999 damages claiming personal injuries from a October 15 1899 fall as a brakeman on a freight car at Danville Kentucky. He alleges a twelve foot plunge broke his right ankle foot and toes and left permanent injuries while earning 85 dollars a month at the time.
Edna Emory was granted a divorce from John C. Emory on cruelty and abandonment in the Circuit Court yesterday. She was restored to her maiden name Edna Frazer. The defendant is reported to be serving a term at Columbus Penitentiary for postal law violations.
In Kentucky and Ohio, Bernard Fraenzle and others are named heirs of James Fraenzle with each receiving one fifth of the estate, which is ordered sold. In the Hummons case, Elizabeth Hummons versus Magnolia Hummons, property is deemed indivisible and ordered sold, located at Winchester Kentucky and Xenia Ohio.
The First National filed suit in the Circuit Court last evening against John G Meyer for the recovery of 800 dollars alleged to be due on a note. J W Bryan, attorney for plaintiff.
Bernard Durkin, inmate at Covington Jail, filed an answer to his wife’s divorce petition in Circuit Court yesterday. Mrs. Durkin accuses him of drunkenness and cruelty. Durkin denies the charges and claims his wife’s conduct harmed his business prospects and reputation.
Bradford Shinkle as Library Trustees treasurer demanded the library fund of over 25000 from City Treasurer Davenkamp who refused to surrender the money stating he is custodian of city funds and will await court rulings.
The William Grant High School (colored) held graduation at Odd Fellows Hall last night with two graduates Elizabeth Dorinda Wheeler and Alice Chinn. Wheeler spoke on National Opportunities and Chinn on Progress of the Negro Race. Diplomas were presented by Superintendent Morris.
Yesterday marriage licenses were issued to Lawrence E. Burwell 21 and Myrtle Ellen Brown 18 both of Covington Wilford V Tartro 22 of Cincinnati and Isabel S Weaver of Covington Orlin B Poling 22 and Flora M Dunbar 21 both of Union County Ohio
William Strenger received ninety days in jail by Judge Pence for drunkenness. Tim Harrington fined $1 plus costs for Gerhard Exterkamp and Exterkamp fined $10 plus costs for violating a night ordinance.
G Exterkamp arrested for violating vault cleaning ordinance. Squire James Ellis dies at his Fishburg home at 82. Rev C G Jones receives Doctor of Divinity from Georgetown College. Chief Pugh invites Police and Firemen's Relief Association to 1 PM funeral for Officer McQuery. Detective Sexton escorts A Reno to Louisville. Reno jailed in Covington for assault. Architect Wisenall updates Aldermen on City Hall heating system. Buildings Committee to decide. Holman streetcar route expands with new cars, routing Eighteenth Holman to Madison and Cincinnati and back.
The city high school held its graduation at Fellows Hall with a program of orations by Anna Rhoemaker Gerald Leming Nellie DeMarque Frances E Bowen Virginia Gottlieb and Joseph Cooke and a valedictory by Leonard Stewart accompanied by diplomas from Board President Andrew T es. Mrs Tool mother of Thomas Tool of Kenner Street sustained serious injuries after a fall at home as the City Council met briefly during the event.
Mr. Harry Schafer, graduate of the High School of this city, received his diploma from Cincinnati Law School. The Good Luck Fishing Club departed last evening for its camping grounds on the K C Railroad. The Knights of St John will travel to Philadelphia in June to attend the international convention. Mr and Mrs J W Ellis entertained the Alumni Association last evening.
Miss Alys Thomas won the free collegiate scholarship placed with Prof Alley for competition among the 1900 high school clans. Leslie Shields and Mamie Lightfoot were fined $6 and costs in Judge Cox's court for provocative language in a recent session. Mrs. George Emerson departed for Middletown, D an urgent telegram on her niece Miss va Eagle’s illness.
London tattooists report an extraordinary rise in wartime body art. Officers and privates tattoo mottoes, love tokens, and even portraits on arms, chests, and legs, with designs including a girl’s portrait in a spider’s web and personalized messages. Some tattoos aid postmortem identification for those killed at battles like Blandlaagte.
Covington readers will find a human interest piece in the Commercial Tribune on Sunday highlighting local residents, their occupations, and community ties. The report spotlights everyday acts of service and neighborhood perspectives.
The Board approved Mayor’s choice Albert Silva as Auditor effective July 1 and elevated his salary by 400 to 1600 annually, with potential for a personal assistant at Silva’s expense. The council must finalize the measure. Other actions include street improvement contracts, park purchases, and crematory site decisions.
The Newport High School class of 1900 graduated 37 pupils at Park Avenue Hall with honors. Program included invocations, music, salutatorian Mary Laura Roberts, valedictorian Carrie K Boehme, address by Dr. Robert L Blanton, diploma presentations by President John W Davis, and multiple orchestral selections.
Samuel Hillis of Bellevue will be the sole graduate at the colored school commencement this year. The exercises occur this evening at Park Avenue Hall with Ellis delivering an oration titled Never Despair. The pupil program promises an interesting presentation.
The Central Christian Church on Sixth and Monroe streets schedules a supper on June 21 from 7 30 to 11 30 p m for church benefit. A musical and literary program will be rendered. Committee in charge are Messrs W H Horton J D Ellis and L J Crawford.
An evening program at Land's School includes an invocation by Rev J L Clarke violin solo by Howard Fishback songs by Miss Sarah R Lockhart essay Laughter by Miss Kate Shaw solo by Miss Gwendolyn Clark essay Exaggeration by Miss Louise Lindsay Ross vocal solo Sing Smile Slumber Miss Caroline Fleet Hall address Character Building Rev W T Donaldson.
Prof John Burke will move to Frankfort to open an office as Republican State Superintendent of Public Instruction. He will keep the office open through summer and receive reports from county superintendents. If the court rules against him, he will surrender his papers to the Democratic claimant.
Congressman and Mrs. Berry and daughter Miss Anna returned yesterday from Washington accompanied by Miss Minnie Shaler. Colonel Berry missed the Louisville convention but will immediately begin his campaign for re election.
The notice lists multiple marriage license applicants including J. F. Miller 22 of New Moorefield Ohio and Olive May Lambert 21 of Urbana Ohio. It also lists Gus Eakins of Dayton Kentucky and Nellie McGregor of Bellevue Kentucky, John Clagett 24 and Margaret Geisel 21 both of Dayton Ohio, and Charles and Mary Schmidt both of Campbell.
A minor city rumor centers on the Miller family, with residents noting no official confirmation or details. The chatter remains unsubstantiated as authorities have not issued statements.
Delegation of Democrats controlled Louisville proceedings. Callalie Mose of Washington avenue chosen as soprano soloist at First Presbyterian Church in Covington. Jacob Stoeckel, 35, declared insane in Judge Brown's court and to be moved to Lakeland today. Immaculate Academy closeExercises set for next evening. Celeste Candtaees wins first, Anna Crawley second. Real estate transfers: Edna Pearl Young Lots 191 492 193 194. Burton Hazen’s addition Dayton. Charles E Currie and wife transfer Minnie Foster Lot 7% in Burton Hazen's addition for 4350.
In a Circuit Court case brought by B. J. Weller against Louis Ezell Judge Gibbons appointed Hollister P. B. Goodrich receiver to take possession of Ezell’s fifteen racing horses. The court ordered reports every thirty days and an accounting of alleged transfers. The judgment underlying the suit dates to February 1900 for a money loan.
Special despatch reports Pat Dunn telegraphs Star Chamber to start in Saturdays Derby. Colts worked on heavy track with Sam Phillips and Florizar among the faster drills. Probable starters include Fibrizar Highland Lad Dr Cave Duke of Melbourne Wounded Knee Star Chamber Waldeck and jockeys listed.
At Overland Park track Dr. Dunleavy won the first pacing race with a 2:26 best. Raymond M. swept the two heats in the trotting second race, best 2:14. Mid Love led a 4 1 2 furlong event with La Fontera second and Warm Baby third. Gamlet captured the seven furlong race with Alaria and Ragalong following. Gold Bug won the seven furlongs with Torsion and ness third. Melody took the seven furlongs with Fly letta and Ben Beach following in the final listed event.
Walnut Hills High School track team travels to Dayton Ohio Saturday to face Steele High School and North High School Columbus in the Interscholastic games. The squad features top state hurdlers and pole vaulters Kreuzinger and Fechheimer and Brasher as sprinters. Buck handles shot put hammer throw and related events while Frankenstein pursues long distance runs.
Comiskey adds left hander Cy Seymour to his pitching staff after negotiations with New York. Seymour is to report to Comiskey in Chicago as he seeks to strengthen the rotation. Buckley will catch Seymour, while Isbell remains at first base with the current winning combination intact.
Indianapolis June 14 John T Brush refused to discuss a reported offer from the Fleischmanns for the Cincinnati Club. No offer is believed likely and Brush will continue to control baseball affairs in Cincinnati. Grounds work is being rushed to host games on June 29.
Oberlin College lost to Cornell University as the series continued. Oberlin struggled at bat and defense, with Cornell delivering decisive plays to secure an 11 to 3 victory. Key players included Oberlin’s Smythe Merriam and Cornell’s Saunders Whinery.
The James Gordon Bennett cup race from Paris to Lyons was won by M F Charron of France. Alexander Winton of Cleveland Ohio participated. his car was damaged with an axle and wheels split after Chartres, and reports placed him near Chateaur Danforth with a trammed front wheel and a split rear tire.
Rolla O Heiken of Dayton Ohio won the first Grand American Target Handicap at Interstate Park Queens NY with 91 of 100. Heiken shot from the 22 yard mark to a remarkable performance. Hood Waters of Baltimore placed second with 89 of 100 from the 18 yard mark. Others tied for third money included J Landis Philadelphia C A Young Springfield O P Hatley Dansville NY and C J Henderson New York.
In New York on June 14 rain halted the semifinal round at Morris County links. Beatrix Hoyt fell to Mixa Hecker 104 to 18, while Ruth Underhill defeated Hurlbut one up in the other match.
In Paris on June 14 Rosen fell to Schlechter Didied defeated Sterling Marshall beat Marco Mieses defeated Brody Janowski lost to Marocry Showalter defeated Tschigorin Lasker Pillsbury game adjourned in favor of Lasker Burn Mason adjourned their match in an even position
Manager Anderson of the Olympias blasts claims from Manager Dugan of the Columbias in a rebuttal to Thursday's paper. He defends his team against alleged umpire bias and dirty ball playing, promising witnesses can prove his charges and challenging comparisons to other teams.
Latonia Kentucky reports the tenth day of the Spring Meeting with heavy mud and a sloppy track. Races detail winners and odds across six events, naming owners, trainers, jockeys, and the actions of Geezer Lady Kent and other horses amid variable conditions. Scratches and bids are listed, with winner notes for each event and fractional times noted.
Reports note Colts Dayton Grays Home steads and others ready for matches. Miami University star King Reeves seeks first class club play. The Columbia Park crowd hosts the Cincinnati Stars with Mattie Schwab pitching. The Monitors suffer a defeat to the Wintons as heavy hitting seals 25 to 13 score.
In Wheeling West Virginia on June 14 Dayton loses to Wheeling 4 to 9, dropping back to second place in the league standings. Wheeling leads with 15 wins and 48 percentage. Dayton sits at 16 losses and a .610 mark. Newcastle, Columbus, Mansfield, Youngstown, and Toledo trail with varying records. Batters Poole Ritter Gilpatrick Deceit in Wheeling and others in separate games across Ft Wayne Newcastle and Mansfield contributed to scattered league scores.
Hamburg reports the Pennsylvania arriving from New York. Plymouth notes the Kaiser Friedrich arriving from New York for Hamburg. New York lists sails of the Columbia to Hamburg and other liners via Plymouth Cherbourg Havre. Queenstown shows the Germanic sailing to New York and Waesland to Liverpool. Rotterdam records Maasdam sailing to New York via Boulogne sur Mer.
In Frankfort on June 14 the Court of Appeals with Chief Justice Hazelrigg and Judges Guffy DuRelie Hobson issued rulings. Gunningham vs Jones executors affirmed. Louisville Trust Co vs Louisville Fire Proof Construction Co reversed. Stone vs City of Louisville affirmed. Taliaferro vs Western Union Telegraph and related cases with Daviess petition for rehearing ruled. Neff vs Stone and Sand Co and similar Kenton cases petition and motion noted.
A blaze at 34 Jackson Street in New York City early this morning killed eight people and may have two more buried in the rubble. Five survivors were removed to Gouverneur Hospital, including three boys a man and a girl. The Marrion family named in the list includes Daniel and several relatives aged 4 to 18 with infant Antoinette Marrion.
Ohio and Indiana expect partly cloudy weather Friday with showers in southern areas and unsettled conditions Saturday with fresh to brisk northeasterly winds. Kentucky will see showers Friday and warmer conditions in the western portion followed by fair Saturday with variable winds.
The report shows May daily temperatures with a maximum of 78 86 88 39 and minimum of 72 72 71 72, averaging 79 80 80. No departure from normal. Excess in temperature since June 1 is 10 degrees. Precipitation deficits today 0.07 inches. since June 1 1.61 inches. since January 1, 1900 total 6.79 inches. Published by L. F. Bassler, O. S.
Portsmouth departures list shows WELLS at 5 p.m. and Sissies at 3 30 p.m. Tacoma and Workum also set for 3 30 p.m. in the Bee Advertisements. Queen City sails from Pittsburg at 5 p.m. on June 16 with Pearce at noon.
The river remained at nine feet on the marks yesterday, the third consecutive day with no change in stage. Weather was partly cloudy with showers noted throughout the day.
Major Bixby of the United States Engineers oversaw the sunken barge removal at the Ohio River point near Cullom. The Oswego dredgeboat was launched after repairs, with the Williams and Fritz set for future work at the Marine Ways. Captain Hodges reports on Big Sandy improvements and expected coal field development. Keystone State and other packets carry passengers and freight, while the City of Pittsburg gears up for excursion runs to Louisville.
Hamilton Ohio reports most milk dealers have new permits. Pasture acreage totals 1068 with 473 cows delivering 1799 gallons daily via 22 wagons, seven stores and 13 home sellers. Health officer calls the milk pure and dairies clean. Nearby, ammonia concentrator at City Gas Works nears completion and test passes.
The most prominent society event of the year was the marriage of Miss Mary Gath of Hamilton and Mr Thomas Steadman Stevens of London England at 7 30 PM at First M B E Church The ceremony was performed by Rev C E Schenk with a large attendance Mrs Frank Percy Jones of Montreal was matron of honor and a long list of bridesmaids and groomsmen attended The couple will sail for England on the Patricia from New York after a reception at the bride’s parents home
The Commercial Tribune notes a Sunday June 24 issue will interest Newport readers with community relevance and local happenings.
Reports from Pittsburgh and Allegheny valley detail river stages, rainfall totals, and coal shipments. An estimated 19,630,000 bushels of coal are tied up across 600 barges and 450 coalboats owned by Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Co. A barge stage could push 58,000,000 bushels south, with water forecasts suggesting ongoing shipping potential as Ohio River water rises toward 4 to 5 feet. Captain and Mrs. Rodgers return from New York aboard an ocean liner bound for Paris. Captain M A Cox of Brownsville weighs retirement.
Louisville and Evansville ports report river levels and busy sailings. The City of Louisville and Bonanza run weekly to Cincinnati with 25 cent round trips, while the Indiana launches this weekend to replace the Bostona. Evansville sees the Tar ascon and R. Dunbar serving Paducah and Bowling Green amid pleasant evenings. The Cairo Ford Herald and St Louis schedules note cargo and passenger movements as river conditions drift.
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