Self defense claimed in deadly Wilstach street shooting
At 1038 Wilstach street, Paul Leisner 3 years old in shock after being shot in the neck by William Smith a neighbor. Mrs Leisner fired at Smith grazing his hat as a mob pursued the gunman. Smith denied intent and said Leisner drew a pistol first. Leisner critical. Smith held without bail. Mrs Leisner jailed as a prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilstach Street
Paul Leisner
William Smith
West Fifth Street
Leisner
Smith
Fifth District
Henry Dickmeyer
West Liberty Street
Denman
Flint
Bossler
Sergeant Rigney
Léisner
Kelly and
Grimsley
Maggie Leisner
Higgins
White Wife of Negro Tries to Kill Herself
Maria McPherson, white wife of Andrew McPherson, testified at the hospital and police court that a man known as Jack the Huckster aided her suicide attempt. She said she paid fifty cents for morphine found at a drug store, which she mixed into beer before he left. The case centers on alleged solicitation of poison and the hospital saved her life after hours of care.
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Maria McPherson
Corbin
Jack the Huckster
Maria
Andrew McPherson
Avery Alley
Dayton
Sixth
Smith Streets
Jack
Largest Catholic Knights State Convention Planned for August
The Catholic Knights of America committee announces Ohio’s largest state convention to be held in August at St. Pauls Hall with church celebrations at St. Pauls Church. Rev. Joseph Pohlschneider will lead church festivities and two Supreme Delegates to the National convention in St. Louis 193. Otto Sommers of Ft. Recovery will preside as State President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Catholic Knights of America
St. Paul's Hall
St. Paul's Church
Joseph Pohlschneider
D.D
C. K. of A
Order
St. Louis
Otto Sommers
Ft. Recovery
Ohio
Estimating Contest Offers 1490 Prizes For Groups Of Ten
A promotional notice explains 1490 chances to win in the Estimating Contest. If you and nine friends each submit an estimate you hold ten chances per entry for a total of 14,900 opportunities to win a share of 34000 dollars.
Five Children Injured by Giant Firecracker Blast
Three children ages five to eight were injured when a seven to eight inch dynamite cracker exploded in front of their West Sixth Street homes. Edward Finley suffered a severe scalp wound. Helen Donovan and Thomas Downard were burned and cut. The incident occurred after buying two large fireworks from Mrs. Emma Meyers’ candy store. Police may arrest the seller. Superintendent Deitsch to decide on measures to curb large firecracker sales to minors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Finley
Helen Donovan
West Sixth Street
Thomas Downard
Finley
Patrick Finley
Robert Donovan
Emma Meyers
Burns and
Michael
Donovan
Downard
William Stephens
Deitsch
Drunken Italian Tries to Kill Wife in Walnut Hills
Felix Orsi, an Italian organ grinder, shot his wife Lavinia multiple times at their home 2228 May Street. Police hunt him after he fled, leaving his hat behind. Lavinia Orsi, taken to hospital, has five wounds including a possible lung injury. The couple have two young children and a history of domestic quarrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Orsi
Lavinia
May Street
Walnut Hills
Orsi
McMullen
Gilbert Avenue
Eden Park
Ten Brains Teamup for $34,000 Contest Prizes
A call to gather nine friends to pool brains for a chance at 1,490 prizes in a $34,000 contest. The ad promises each participant will gain tenfold by sharing thinking power.
Seven Month Old Baby Dies in Scalding Accident
Coroner notified after seven month old Edna Kessler of 1007 Marshall Avenue died from scalds sustained Saturday morning. The kettle of boiling water spilled into her baby carriage when a gas stove tipped over, burning her face, side and legs. Dr Evans treated the infant but could not save her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwab
Edna Kessler
Henry Kessler
Marshall Avenue
Evans
Subscriptions Requested for Quick Relief in Tribune Ad
An advertisement urges readers to subscribe to the Commercial Tribune and send in an estimate to finish the matter and put it out of mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commercial Tribune
Watch Stolen From Steamer Porter Charged Porter’sWatch
George Scott a colored porter on the steamer Cincinnati was jailed at Hammond Street Stations after being charged with grand larceny for stealing a $75 watch belonging to J. R. Hartpence of Erie Avenue and Edwards Road. Hartpence, a Cincinnati passenger from Louisville, left the timepiece under his pillow and later forgot it. Police found the watch in Scott’s shoe during a search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Scott
Cincinnati
Hammond Street
Scott
J. R. Hartpence
Erie Avenue
Edwards Road
Mr. Hartpence
Louisville
Richert
Goff
Plan Terminals at Second and Vine
Cincinnati Southern Railroad trustees plan new uptown freight terminals near Second and Vine to tap the uptown district. A $2.5 million bond issue will fund sites, with an overhead link to the existing bridge and potential condemnation if negotiations fail. The Sinking Fund Trustees are expected to take the first $500,000 bond, saving about $3,000 on engraving and printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Southern Railroad
Thomas Morrison
John R. Sayler
John Carlisle
Lessee Company
Second and Vine Streets
West End
Lincoln Park
Sinking Fund
Southern Railway
German Singers Enjoy Annual Zoo Outing
A Cincinnati Liederkranz group and Indianapolis Maennerchor members spent a rainy day at the zoo. About 150 gathered on the clubhouse porch led by Louis Ehrgott, singing to celebrate a jovial outing with meals, drinks, and socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Liederkranz
Indianapolis Maennerchor
Zoo
Liederkranz
Louis Ehrgott
Maennerchor
Liederkranz Knights
June Sale on Fine Muslin Underwear Prices
A vintage advertisement details a June sale on muslin undergarments with low prices on Nainsook night gowns chemises skirts and drawers. It notes yards of lace embroidery trim and two flounce petticoats with several items slightly soiled offered at half former prices plus a lot of silk robes and French pieces sold as odd lots.
Violence on Street Car Ends With Man Escaping Crowd
An unknown man attacked a Chester Park street car window area at Knowlton's Corner around 7:30 PM. He kicked Mrs. Florence McCarthy, husband and wife with five children on board, and was beaten by passengers before leaping to another car and fleeing. Mrs. McCarthy suffered a lip cut later treated at a drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton’s Corner
Florence McCarthy
John McCarthy
Chester Park
McCarthys
Whitlow Street
Four Prostrations Reported in Heat Wave
In sweltering heat the city saw four prostrations as temperatures hovered near 90. Victims include Fred Schafer icing cars at Big Four yards, Harry Smith a waiter at a Vine Street restaurant, Joseph Haley near Sixth Engine Company, and H T Duncan a Findlay contractor, all treated at city hospitals with varying recoveries. The Weather Bureau office record follows.
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Sol
Fred Schafer
Rittenhouse Street
Third Street
Harry Smith
East Ninth Street
Vine Street
Joseph Haley
Martin Street
Sixth Engine Company
H. T. Duncan
Findlay, O
Seventh and
Race
United States Weather Bureau Office
Orphans Enjoyed Annual Infant Festival at Norwood
The grounds of the St. Joseph Infant Asylum in Norwood hosted a crowd for the annual festival to benefit the asylum. About 149 children received care as visitors toured booths for supper candy lemonade and fortune telling while an orchestra played on the front piazza. The event raised a generous sum with heavy crowds between 4 and 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Infant Asylum
Norwood
J. H. Burwinkle
Anacletus
Mesdames ‘Herold
Burns
L. Seyers
Miss Hefferman
Miss Carmody
A. Foley
C. Smith
M. Purcell
M. Kennedy
K. Walsh
K. Kennedy
M. Dowd
L. Englehart
I. White
A. Barrett
8. Rietz
L. O’brien
L. Gorman
M. Kelly
Fancy
Booth
J. Winn
R. Marsman
Paul DeCourcey
M. Scheman
Flowers
M. Devote
M. Griffin
M. Conway
A. King
Mary Donegan
Celia Kromme
Staber
K. Overbeck
Alice Gibbons
A. Dudley
K. Dudley
J. J. Sullivan
Hord
Fish Pond
J. Gebhart
Darktown Nursery
Bernard Mollann
B. Kromme
T. Roschen Kemper
Effie Ryan
Sacred Heart Home Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The Sacred Heart Home for Working Girls marks twenty years since its founding by Miss Margaret McCabe on June 16 1882 with Archbishop Elder's approval. The Sisters of St Joseph now run the facility under Mother Rage, offering a safe home for local working girls in the Queen City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Home For
Margaret McCabe
Archbishop Elder
Queen City
Sisters of St. Joseph
New Orleans
Mother Rage
Bury Man Who Made Local Lincoln Statue Dies
Warren Granville Hastings famous for Lincoln statue in Cincinnati dies of stomach cancer at Mt. Vernon home. Funeral held today. He left a widow and six children nearly destitute after illness prevented a contract with St. Louis Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
MT. Vernon
N. Y
Warren Granville Hastings
Lincoln
Cincinnati
Hastings
Malt-Nutrine Aids Nervous Sufferers by Restful Slumber
Helpful to Nervous People. Malt-Nutrine is especially adapted to sufferers from nervousness. It soothes the nerves and induces restful slumber. Prepared only by Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass'n, St. Louis, U. S. A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass'n
St. Louis
Miller Confessed Himself a Robber
Miller admitted to police that hunger drove him to crime. He claimed to be a Polish man named John in custody at the Fourth District Station after grabbing Della Ward on Smith street and assaulting Kate Vester at the West Fifth Street bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Ward
Ward
Police Department
Smith’s Court
Fourth
Fifth
Smith Street
Minor
John
Fourth District
Miller
Kate Vester
Big Four
West Fifth Street
Vester
Miss Herron Climbs as National Golf Favorite
New York reports Lucy Herron of Cincinnati rises as a favorite for the National golf championship. Her status follows the Metropolitan title win by Mrs. E A Manice over Miss Genevieve Hecker, current national champ, and Herron’s prior runner up finish to Manice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
New York
Lucy Herron
Cincinnati
Genevieve Hecker
E. A. Manice
Miss Herron
Manice
Miss Hecker
Boston
Bessie Anthony
Frances Griscom
Philadelphia
Margaret Curtis
Molly Adams
Lexington
Mass
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children
An old advertisement promotes Mr Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething infants. It claims to soothe the child, soften gums, relieve wind colic, and cure diarrhoea, priced at 25 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Winslow
Man Saves Two Boys From Pond Drowning After Suit Ruined
Henry Harig of Erkenbrecher avenue rescued two ten year old boys, John O Connell and Arthur Hurst, from a pond behind 73 Erkenbrecher avenue after they fell from a raft. He emerged with a ruined Sunday suit but the children were only slightly injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Harig
Erkenbrecher Avenue
John O'Connell
Imperial and
Nixon Streets
Arthur Hurst
Nixon Street
Harig
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Negho
Huckster
R.R
NEW York Limited Express
Albany
Pullman
Chautauqua and
Buffalo Express
Lake
Wood
Chautauqua Lake
Buffalo
Chautauqua
Lakewood
Rive
Erie
West Fourth Street
Ings
H. & S. Pogue Coo
H. & S. Pogue CO
Renee Eee
UR de Sante du Doctor
France
Medical
Tae An
Frances Grains of Health
Jive
Paris
Leroy,new York
E. Fougera & Co
Sereneee
St. Joseph's
Sacred Heart Home
Home
Elmer & Amend
BURY
Seene
Sorosis Shoe Store
J Avera
Sorosis
Ira
Sorosisn
West Fourth
Sandusky
Vovia
Parlor Sah
Sanduskyx
Wright's
All Wright
Alt IY
Wright’s Indian Vegetable Pill CO
Ch&d
Smiltone
Chad
Michigan
Fourth and Vine Streets
Stockton Hotel
Stockton
H.M. Cake
Hotel Normandie
Washington, D.C
Atlantic City, N. J
Iro UO
Ocean
South Carolina Avenue
F. Shaw
Wiltshire
Virginia Av
Beach
Atlantic City
N.J
Ee Ae
Phoebus, Owner & Propr
Kila
Cincinnati Orchestra and Military Band
Michael Brand
Meerts Daily
Satonia
Jockey Club
Smith St
Fountain Square
Sapolio
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