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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1900
Page
3
Reading residents recall Councilman Stagge and Mayor Cooper clashing over night patrols as the police began blasting whistles during rounds. The wakeful night prompted a wife’s injury, while a grocer’s “coffee” register uncovered a servant girl’s soda habit and a wrongful discharge.
A brief tale recounts a Walnut Hills trolley ride where a woman admonishes a smoker then loses a dog to a quick grab by the smoker. The crowd applauds the smoker, while superstition about the number 13 is discussed by police and a dealer of rent in a later anecdote.
Detective Billy Jackson recalls a case of a trusted servant girl whose tenure led to a puzzlingly high grocery bill. An itemized statement reveals unusual purchases, prompting questions about how to identify a truly reliable domestic helper.
Postal workers are asked to read the Commercial Tribune on Sunday June 24 for items of special interest to letter carriers, with details to be announced.
Three houses offered 139 cases of cigar leaf with mixed quality. Prices held steady overall though most lots were nondescript or musty Wisconsin fillers. Sales by Morris House, Miami House, and Farmers' and Shippers' House totaled 4,161 cases with next sale set for Saturday June 26 at 9:30 sharp.
The Royal Mail steamer Don from Colon reports an important Friday battle about ten miles from Panama. Insurgents won with about 200 government troops killed, suggesting Panama may already be in rebel hands. Rebels hold San Joaquin near Santa Marta as government defenses retreat.
Washington June 17 The United States Military Academy announced the cadet graduates assignments. Engineers, artillery units, cavalry and infantry names include George B. Pillsbury Edward N Adams Gustav R Lukesh Edmund M R Hett John R Slattery Charles R Lawson Francis A Pope Gilbert A Youngsberg Stanley B Hamilton Joseph R Bear Frank O Whitlock Charles F Martin Robert E Wood Willis V Morris William P Stokey William I Westerwelft Edwin W Davis Walter S Frant Frederick I Buck Jay P Hopkins Charles M Wesson Leroy Hoffman Upton Birney Jr Archibald H Sunderland Clarence Deems Jr Raymond H Fenner Morton C Mumma Chas L J Frohwitter Frank P Amos Edward P Nones Herman Glade Arthur P B Hyde Clifford Carson Harry E Mitchell Julian Benjamin Ernest E Allen John Watson Samuel R Cleaves Frank S Bowen Fred C Doyle Lewis S Morey Jas P Robinson James Goether Robert Jackson Warren D Dixon Verne Las Rockwell Pressley K Brice George Perkins John W Wilen John McManus George B Conley Augustine McIntyre Charles G Harvey Richard M Thomas.
Special Despatch to Commercial Tribune Delaware O June 17 trustees of Ohio Wesleyan University offered the office of preceptress at Monnett Hall to Mrs Effie Price daughter of Judge Price of Bellefontaine The position became vacant Thursday after Miss Helen Martin resigned due to ill health after eight years in the role.
The Treasury reports 299,589,250 in new 2 percent bond exchanges to date with 72,659,000 from individuals and institutions outside National banks. Old 2 percent bonds redeemed under the secretary's call total 1,935,650.
The Royal Library has purchased the newly found correspondence of Alexander Von Humboldt, spanning the years from 1830 to 1810.
Board of Trade and Commercial Club prepare a Belt Line ride for Cincinnati members. Special train will be met in Indianapolis, then loop the Belt Railroad before returning to the depot for a dinner and trolley tour of the city. Postal acceptances pour in as plans emphasize Fall Festival promotion.
Steam railway conductors and brakemen street car conductors motor men and gripmen police officers and letter carriers watch for the Commercial Tribune Sunday June 24.
In Massillon Ohio on June 17 a 16 year old student from West Brookfield was struck by a Wheeling & Lake Erie freight train while attempting to board it and was killed. The incident occurred this afternoon and the youth was identified as Matthew Gerble.
Arthur vows to repeat a mischief seen at the Chubbuck cottage and leaves a rickety hen-cart with a five dollar note. Alpheus discovers the new cart, receives the money, and plans a yellow and purple paint job. Just before painting ends, Arthur Wade and Alice wed.
Last night the Zoological Garden hosted a grand fireworks display with about 8 000 attendees. The Bombardment of Manila featuring Olympia and Maria Christina impressed spectators, Admiral Dewey’s picture drew applause, and thousands of rockets formed bouquets. Weber's Superb Military Band provided a mixed program including the march 1900 by Gus Bernard, with another concert planned for tomorrow night.
The inviting weather drew large afternoon and evening crowds to Lagoon Park. Attractions from chutes and lake barges to the scenic railway and beaches were heavily patronized. Vaudeville at the pavilion drew strong applause with encores, led by Billy Van and a lively cast including the Gaspard Brothers and the Neilsen Sisters.
Coney Island enjoyed a strong season with attendance higher than recent years despite rainy and chilly weather. Sunday's crowds were large as the Island Queen and other steamers carried thousands, aided by favorable weather, vaudeville at the Bijou Theater, and dining at the clubhouse. The Island Queen alone carried at least 3000 passengers on the last trip.
Chicago June 17 The Burgomaster an original musical comedy by Frank Pixley and Gustav Landers received its initial production tonight at the Dearborn Theater before a full house. The show features a prologue and two acts with elaborate settings and bright musical numbers. Cast includes Norris Stair Wilson Deaves Allison Rosa Hatch Miller Newman, with sixty in the chorus. The piece draws strong applause and encores and will open its New York season in September.
Judge Taft and the Civil Commission in Manila study legislative phases ahead of September 1 when they gain power. Taft handles crown lands and civil service while Wright oversees improvements and criminal code. Ide covers banking and courts, and Moses reviews revenues and schools. The group seeks opinions from Army Navy foreigners and Filipinos. The public shows cautious approval of the commission.
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