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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1906
Page
7
Special Dispatch reports Machnow the tallest of Tsar’s subjects, about nine feet two and a half inches, refused to board the Hamburg American Line Pretoria causing porters and police to assist. A stateroom would not fit him so part of the dining saloon was partitioned to create a cabin.
Albert Carpenter a 42 year old engineer for the A. H. Knorr Ice Company was found in the engine room overcome by ammonia gas. Firemen rescued him and he recovered after treatment at the Elm Street Club. Investigators found a burst ammonia pipe caused the leak.
The Bureau of Infectious and Contagious Diseases reports ten typhoid deaths and 106 cases in the week ending last Friday, down from the previous week due to cold weather. The daily count fell to single digits on one day, with other diseases including scarlet fever and meningitis noted in the weekly figures.
Friends of James Henry Kerr, longtime Baldwin Piano Company employee, were shocked by his sudden death Friday night after several weeks of typhoid fever. He will be buried privately after a funeral at his residence 2204 Gilbert Avenue on Sunday June 17 at 2 oclock.
Rebecca Stanley sues W. W. and J. W. Crothers, White Cloud Laundry proprietors, for 10 000 damages in Common Pleas Court claiming a forelady allowed her to fall from a scaffold while washing exterior windows. She alleges injuries include a broken right leg face lacerations neck strain and fifteen weeks in hospital with permanent injury. Prather and McVean represent her.
Anderson W. Carter, as next friend to five year old Verna Carter of 2326 Florence Avenue, sues Bell Telephone Company in Superior Court for $15,000 over injuries last May from an abandoned wire falling across a 4500 volt feed line, causing severe burns.
Superintendent Bouscaren and Legal Clerk Bentham allege the proposed Rookwood Pennsylvania Railroad viaduct crossing violates statutes and public good by eight steel supports in Eastern Avenue. Pennsylvanias attorney Ramsey counters the contract ordinance. Engineer Rowe travels to Pittsburgh to confer with superiors.
The United States Court of Appeals rules it lacks jurisdiction in the Cleveland lake front dispute over railroad owned property. The case returns to Ohio state court, with the railroads bearing all federal litigation costs. The issue centers on whether federal courts can hear the long running controversy.
Sarah E. Layman sues Daniel Layman alleging habitual drunkenness and attempted butcher-knife harm, seeks divorce and return to maiden name Sarah Taylor. Lena Riley seeks divorce from Peter J. Fixari after three years of non support, requests restoration to maiden name Lena Fixari. Louisa McLaughlin accuses Jesse M. of cruelty and failure to provide, seeks divorce and a share of his $10 weekly earnings.
Reports from Millcreek Valley outline social events at St Bernard and Buckeye Club, a land purchase by Lockland Christian Church for $950 to build a new edifice, and recognition of Prof. Dobbs with a diamond pin at closing Reading schools. A wrestling accident in Elmwood Place leaves a boy with a double arm fracture. Village tax rates change in Wyoming and Glendale, with Wyoming up to 13.75 mills and Glendale down to 12.5 mills.
Travel deal listing a Chautauqua Lake excursion priced at 11 dollars and 30 cents. Dates given as July 6 and July 27 with travel via Erie Railroad. Tickets available at 416 Walnut Street and Depot at Fifth and Bawmiller.
Superintendent Crause outlines plans to clear a twenty by one hundred twenty five foot lot on Ninth street east by tearing down an adjacent building to create a girls playground. If funds allow a roof garden may be built atop iron pillars with netting, plus possible second and third story additions for additional exercise space.
City Hall rumor says E. B. Gleason may repudiate his contract for the Russell street retaining wall and forfeit his bond. The bid was submitted after the time limit, according to Contractor T. Maloney. Engineer's estimate stood at 11,520 dollars. Gleason bid 7,882.50 while Maloney bid 10,319.50.
Boston Herald notes Edna May played by James L Bott of Cincinnati as crowds watch demonstrations at the American National Association of Dancing Masters Convention. J W Bangert of Baltimore arrives to lead waltz debates while President Duryea urges a home for aged teachers and the group denounces partner swopping.
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