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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1901
Page
10
In a Vine Street game a single deal produced four straight flushes, a rare run at a local poker night. The winner claimed a $500 pot with a high straight flush as rivals held lower suits, while players debated the fresh deck request and dealer handling.
A high stakes poker hand unfolds with a $500 pot as players reveal straight flushes by suits from hearts to spades. The dealer notes the deck was new and uncut after all hands are laid down, including a 9 high flush and several lower straight flushes.
Seventeen year old Leonora Waddel of 1320 Vine Street left Krohn Fechheimer and Co shoe factory after writing a farewell note and was en route to a bridge to end her life. Detectives and factory employees intervened, delaying her at the bottoms until she was persuaded to return to work.
Elizabeth Wahl sues Bernard Wahl a theater usher for divorce citing neglect. She claims he caused household ads to be removed without her knowledge and seeks court restraint on money from sale of household effects. Bernard works as entry clerk at Plaut Isaacs notion company.
Dr. Ernest Bullard of Wheeling and Miss Kathryn Kleibfelter of Cincinnati were married yesterday in Cincinnati and arrived in Wheeling this morning. They were greeted at a wedding breakfast after their departure from Cincinnati and begin their wedding journey.
Police on the beat investigate a domestic incident at 153 Baymiller Street involving Lizzie Weber. She was taken to hospital with a deep cut above the eye while child Mar tie was placed at Chil Fen Home after the event.
Jefferson Livingston announced the marriage of T A Snider Company president Thomas A Snider to Effie Kitson widow of a Philadelphia mill owner. The ceremony at the Holland Hotel followed a social hush. the couple will travel to Salt Lake City Seattle and Australia before returning to Cincinnati.
Little progress has occurred in the week long pending lease of Cincinnati Newport and Covington Street Railway property to Cincinnati Traction Company. Absence of committee members delayed talks. Hutton returned only yesterday. Public opinion remains that the deal will likely proceed.
Mrs Eliza Brown born 1809 in Ulster died yesterday at home in Terrace Park aged 93. Immigrated to the United States during the Irish famine with husband Robert Brown, settled in Cincinnati, later moved to Terrace Park. Survived by four daughters and several sons.
Jennie Verrendt a six year old girl of 1529 Providence street yesterday filed suit by her next friend Geo D French to recover 15000 from the Cincinnati Street Railway Company The petition alleges the child permanently lost use of her left leg and foot due to negligence of the companys employees in operating a car The incident occurred November 9 1899 when she and others listening to a hand organ on Central avenue near David street were struck by a car and she has spent a year in hospitals
Alice Brown petitions to set aside the will of late William Wiethoff claiming Sophia Wiethoff used undue influence to leave the entire estate to herself. The suit alleges the deceased was of unsound mind due to drink and illness and that Sophia and Anna Wiethoff are rightful heirs.
Two hour and ten minute journey aboard B O S W. Departs Cincinnati 8 50 a m and arrives West Baden 1 23 p m with French Lick stop at 1 30 p m. Descriptive matter available at Ticket Office southeast corner Fourth and Vine.
The trustees authorize special rate packages good any day for a year. Each package holds 100 admission tickets and sells for $10. The goal is to let firms and visitors share access to the museum, expanding its educational reach in the community.
Arrangements call for constitutional charges to be voted by Chamber of Commerce members next Thursday. Some push to change the date arguing insufficient time since the first notice.
The Board of Public Service yesterday approved an ordinance authorizing the Cincinnati Northwestern Railway Company to convert its motive power from steam to electric traction. The action marks a shift in propulsion for the rail line, with completion aimed at advancing city transportation.
The Cincinnati business and political figure George E. Gault fell sixty feet from the Southern Railway Bridge Thursday night. Once prosperous with Simpson & Gault, his life declined due to drink and separation from his wife. A coroner's inquest heard witnesses who suspect death by his own hand, though the exact cause remains conjectural.
The Fall Festival Association board met at the Business Men's Club to review progress. An extensive government exhibit and a complete life saving apparatus system will be featured, overseen by experts, with all exhibition plans well ahead of last year.
The Fall Festival Association prepares a flashy industrial parade float costing at least 1000 dollars with quick fundraising among shoe and leather groups. Competitors vie for first prize as the parade promises to outshine all prior Cincinnati displays with several floats already under contract and rapid work underway.
The Audubon Society conducted its final meeting of the year at the Cuvier Club. Charles Dury presented an illustrated talk on the Cincinnati warbler and sandpipers and on the red-eyed vireo. Professor J. T. Hine spoke on the American Ornithologists Association meeting and regional sea bird protection laws.
Noah Porter of Roanoke Virginia sues Henry M. Foster and Lew L. Applegate trading as Phoenix Grain and Stock Exchange seeking 722.50 he says was stolen in stock deals. Porter claims losses in March 1901 totaling 310 on March 5 372 50 on March 27 and 40 on March 28 with gambling alleged in the transaction.
Final opportunity to obtain picturesque Playing cards issued by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. Only 52 different views of rivers mountains and valleys. Priced at 25 cents. Available at C and O ticket office SW corner 5th and Walnut streets.
An item from a historic listing shows drug prices across cities including San Francisco Louisville New York and Parishe with a price of 50 cents to 6 per bottle. The fragment indicates retail rates and distribution by druggists in several locations.
Inspector of Stationary Engineers Henry Ketter refutes a claim that unions tied to the Building Trades Council “took a fall” on the technical school issue. He explains he and others were properly appointed to represent Local No. 18 and followed explicit instructions from their union. He stresses he acted with authorization and regrets misconceptions. Hood's remedy is urged at end.
The John Shillito Company of Cincinnati declares a quarterly dividend of one and one quarter percent on preferred stock to stockholders of record at the close of business June 2 1901. Transfer books close at 3 p.m. June 20 1901 and dividend checks will be mailed to holders. Treasurer
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