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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1902
Page
2
Rumors of a major scandal at the Workhouse reach Police Commissioners prompting an imminent official inquiry. The informally corroborated tale involves night staff and female inmates, with alleged coverups and a hush payment of ten dollars, signaling potential dismissals if truths emerge.
A group known as the Ten Minutes Club gathered at the Grand Hotel to honor departed members Judge Edward Boyd Colonel Bill Stacey and D C Shears. They travelled to Spring Grove Cemetery with bouquets placing floral tokens on the graves and vowed annual observances as long as any remain.
Graduation exercises at McMicken Hall feature mandolin club music and an invocation by Rev. Howard Melish. Pupils present graduating essays as the public views the shops display. The twelfth annual Alumnae Association banquet is set for the Grand Hotel.
Mrs. A E Kruse resigns as matron amid complaints over practices at the Home of the Friendless. Dr S J D Meade's private patients, donations drop, and a letter demanding payment to a patient’s mother triggered friction leading to the resignation and new charge by Miss Elizabeth Petering.
The note explains a $34,000 Estimating Contest with 1490 prizes. If ten people share estimates, each gains ten chances per prize leading to 14,900 opportunities to win a portion of the $34,000.
The Christian Endeavor Union of Cincinnati held its annual meeting at Central Presbyterian Church on Mound street. Dr. Albert Riggs reported sixty-two societies with 148 members and a productive year. New officers include Dr. Albert T. Riggs as President and Rev. C. A. Freer of Columbus spoke on Ohio Endeavor outcomes.
William D. Kinder of Miamisburg files a bankruptcy petition in the federal court. Liabilities are stated as substantial while assets total 104 dollars.
The May Festival Board elected three new directors to replace expired terms: Elliott Pendleton Frank Ellis and C B Wright, who also briefly notes Wright’s re election. Pendleton and Ellis bring business and chorus involvement to the board as Bowler reports on the fifteenth festival. The last festival posted a loss of 2840 28 dollars in the financial statement.
The Central Labor Council planned to revoke the charter of Engineers Union No. 18 and urged the American Federation to enforce the order. Delegates from the new engineers union accused International Steam Engineers’ Association officers of delaying a charter, threatening expulsion if duties aren’t fulfilled. The council also urged unity to support locked out brewery workers and voted $50 from stage workers for their relief.
Henry Tieman, a Lehman road gardener, sought warrants for Joseph Budde and William Horstmeyer on assault and battery charges after his son Henry was badly beaten at a gardeners' picnic on June 9. The youth recovered briefly then relapsed and was reported to be dying, prompting the move to arrest the alleged attackers.
The case of Theodore Hallam of Covington seeking 9600 from Colonel John H. Whallen of Louisville for defending him in the Harrel bribery case went to trial. Whallen argues Hallam was named only by courtesy and that J T Oneal was the real attorney. Hallam says he was retained by telegram and consulted with Whallen throughout the suit.
An inter city credit system links Louisville Nashville and Memphis ledgers to track customer indebtedness. The National Association of Credit Men arranged the plan to compare city ledgers and determine purchases across markets. The association hopes to extend the system nationwide.
The Pinkley School held its annual commencement at Aeolian Hall. Students carried their graduation numbers on the program and performed well. Rev. Hugh L. Magevny spoke on "The Potency of the Spoken War." Diplomas went to Marie Monfort, Ella M. Coulter, Mrs. Anna R. Rentz and Frank P. Garrison. certificates were awarded to Irene Krehnbrink and Irene Foote for the three and two year courses respectively.
An antique advertisement mentions Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup claimed for teething children. It touts gum relief and soothing effects, though the fragmentary text provides limited context on usage or cautions.
Wilkesbarre Lace Manufacturing Company the largest in the United States halted operations striking 1 000 workers after the general manager refused to discharge five lace workers whose relatives work in mines. The union and lace workers quit over fairness concerns amid ongoing coal field tensions and reports of nonunion miners. President Mitchell offered no statements on the strikes in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
A Terre Haute special reports a mob gathers at Vincennes Jail seeking lynching for William Edison charged with assaulting a four year old girl. The fire department assists police to disperse the crowd after Edison was brought to Indianapolis for safekeeping and returned to Vincennes last Sunday. The mob appears leaderless.
The three remaining directors W P Bruce J J Muir and BE W Strong with Cornelius A Burkhardt secretary met at Gibson House in regular session. No vacancies filled in the board or officer posts after the deaths of A G Corre and Mr Shears. Main business discussed Refurnishing Grand Hotel from lobby to roof and upgrading cellars and kitchens with modern machinery. Stockholders note potential new director Burkhardt and consider J Stacy Hill for the presidency. A called meeting of directors and stockholders may be held soon to address these matters.
The McDonald Institute Y M C A Law School class of 1902 graduates Tuesday evening in Linton Hall after passing the Ohio bar exam. Twenty six graduates are listed with a full program including organ pieces, vocal numbers, invocation, baccalaureate address, and conferring of degrees by D Meacham, president.
Prominent Cincinnatians join Mayor Julius Fleischmann for intercollegiate boat races at New London Connecticut on June 2. Guests include Senator Nick Longworth Billy Stuart W C Herron Judge William H Jackson George B Cox and W Ramsey and Blair Painter of Pittsburgh. The party sails on the mayor's yacht the Hiawatha and stays several days.
At the Hanselmann Commandery No. 16 K T annual conclave last evening officers were elected for the coming year. Eminent Commander Lowell F. Hobart leads. other officers include Wil J. Graf Generalissimo, Adam R. Roll Captain General, George A. Wiltsee Senior Warden, Ezra M. Lawton Junior Warden, Frank W. Hendley Prelate, James Dilaby Treasurer, John W. Paul Recorder, Joseph Mclean Alien Standard Bearer, Edward F. Shipley Sword Bearer, Wm. J. Wilson Warder, Jesse L. Groves Sentinel, Wmhaan weed Trustee, with retiring Eminent Commander Wm. M. Bevin honored with a Past Commander's jewel.
The Cabinet approved dispatching one or two warships to La Guaira to protect American citizens. The Cincinnati and Topeka were sent from San Juan to La Guaira, with possible inland movement up the Orinoco. Reports say revolutionary forces gain, and Caracas could fall soon. Foreign cruisers Suchet and Falke warned Venezuelan gunboats, halting bombardment of Carupano.
The National Union State Assembly in Columbus elected an Executive Committee for the year: Joseph Schoppel, W. E. Grant, L. T. Hall, D. A. Helpman, and Dr. A. W. Reed. Delegates to the Niagara Falls meeting and nominated Senators named C O Evers, Samuel Bloom, George L. Kirby, C E B Corner, G S Caxton, and George Millen.
Senator Hanna returned to Washington and will meet with Congressman Burton to press for his remaining on the ticket. Hanna said efforts will restore harmony in the local Republican scene and blamed erroneous reports for Burton’s withdrawal decision.
Newark Ohio June 17 Judge 8 M Douglas was nominated for Circuit Judge of the Fifth Judicial District by the Democrats here today.
Dr. Guy P Benton named new president of Miami University at Oxford Ohio. Born in Kenton he rose from public schools to Ohio Wesleyan College Baker University Kansas to school administration roles. He led Upper Iowa University before taking the Miami post.
The notice urges readers to subscribe to the Commercial Tribune by sending in an estimate to relieve lingering doubts. It presents subscription as a simple solution to clear the reader's mind.
The House approved changes to the bankruptcy law amid an unsuccessful push to repeal it. The measure defines preference per a Supreme Court ruling and adds four grounds to refuse discharge. An evening session addressed bills from the Indian Committee and a related war department inquiry on Cuba payments.
In today’s Senate session the canal issue dominated. Speeches by Perkins California Stewart Nevada Morgan Alabama backed Nicaragua route while Gallinger New Hampshire argued for Panama route.
The Illinois Democrats condemn Republican measures for Philippines governance as monopolistic and autocratic and oppose contempt of court punishments without trial. They denounce the ship subsidy bill aiding private business and mourn President McKinley’s death while condemning violent acts and anarchy.
A Virginia woman recounts years of indigestion weakness and heart palpitations blamed on coffee. After switching to Postum she says her stomach stopped hurting, she gained weight and strength, and now attends church weekly. She endorses boiling Postum at least fifteen minutes and promises it can cure others who properly prepare and drink it.
Washington June 17 Ohio patents granted include Julius Black Toledo garment hanger Casper Woubrer Sandusky metallic railway tie Henry H Campbell Cleveland inclined grate for automatic stoking William H Fetters Sycamore grinding machine Alfred Goshorn Canton curtain hanger Jonathan Haley Akron tumbier press Paul H Hamilton Youngstown fluid pressure regulator Lymand D Howard Columbus chain Charles J Hunt Dayton combined scrubber and nic e William R Jeavons Cleveland oil burner Philip J Kremer Somerton folding frame for trucks Charles F Kurz Cleveland showcase or show front Albert R Milner Canal Dover folding opera chair Alexander Palmros Columbus mining machine truck darry Porter and G H Beaumont Cleveland bucket dumping device for steam shovels John N Quinn Cincinnati automatic switch throwing device John H Stanton Franklin bean harvester James A Turney and E F O Sullivan Toledo embalming and cooling board Walter H Wilkenning and W A Nebis Cincinnati hand vise Freeman R Willson Jr Columbus machine for washing coal etc
Charles A. Pickett Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks and India Parmlee Ryan, formerly of Des Moines, Iowa, were quietly married today at the bride’s parents home in Louisville. The ceremony took place at the Ryan residence with Elks officials in attendance.
Rome June 17 The Right Rev Thomas O Gorman Bishop of Sioux Falls will likely be chosen Apostolic Delegate in the Philippine Islands.
Governor Nash will decide by Monday whether to honor New York Governor Odell's requisition for ex-State Insurance Commissioner Wm. M. Hahn. Hahn faces larceny charges tied to the Manhattan Fire Insurance Company closure. The hearing in Columbus featured Assistant District Attorney F. P. Garvan and C. C. McBride for New York and lawyers Daugherty Ryan Skiles and Judge Brucker for Hahn.
Baltimore June 17 The Atlantic Coast Line announces the financial terms of absorbing the Plant System A consolidated first mortgage at 4 percent bonds covers 4000 miles The merger gains authority to issue 25 million in 4 percent certificates and to raise capital stock to 42 million The system spans Washington to Tampa with seaport outlets at Norfolk Wilmington Charleston Savannah and Jacksonville and gateways at Atlanta and Montgomery to the West.
The People's Rapid Transit Electric Railway Company registers capital stock $100000. Mercantile Banking and Savings System Company of Akron lists $200000 capital. Mogadore Lumber and Supply Company increases capital from $8000 to $20000. Non-Ohio firms admitted include The Cleveland Furnace Company New Jersey charter with Ohio office in Cleveland and $1000000 capital and The Interstate Mica Manufacturing Company Delaware charter with Ohio office in Columbus and $300400 capital. Van Wagner Company Delaware charter with Ohio office in Cleveland and $75000 capital.
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