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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1906
Page
7
Pain's Pompeii begins its second week at the Norwood circus grounds tonight as favorable weather promises thousands will attend. The current performance is billed as the best yet in this vicinity with especially brilliant pyrotechnic displays.
The Queen City Beach attracted a sizable crowd despite cool weather. Experienced swimmers and many novices enjoyed the water while hundreds watched from the beach and clubhouse balconies as bathers cooled off after a hot day. The beach was beautifully lit at night.
The Lagoon amusement grounds in Kentucky show growing public interest with large Sunday crowds from Cincinnati Covington and Newport. Lionel Legare staged a free globe twisting act at 5 pm followed by a vaudeville program praised for better quality than prior years.
Report from a city conference outlines a Saturday night Princess steamer tour from the riverfront, leaving at 10 and returning at 11 30, to allow riders extra time after the hot day. The Queen also carries crowds as the racing season begins and public interest remains high.
After a week of rain the country savors a charming view of Coney Island with expanded 117 acre park space and a bustling scene. Bryant's Minstrels entertain capacity crowds while Eddie Berliner conducts Smittie's Band under electric illumination. Baseball crowds pack the grounds as racing preparations begin for next Saturday with racers visiting the park. Union Bethel kindergarten children visit on the Princess island and other city institutions join in the season’s amusement plans.
The North Cincinnati Turners and Innes orchestral band drew the season’s largest crowd at the Zoo yesterday and last night. Rain did not dampen attendance as listeners filled thousands of seats and stood around the band stand applauding throughout. Bellstedt and Jiskra received strong ovations as solos, with plans for extended engagements and forthcoming programs including Liszt and Parsifal selections.
Sol Stephan argues he has a corner on porcupines based on recent Zoo arrivals. The Zoological Garden keeps three to four Canadian porcupines along with African and Javan specimens. A fortnight ago a North region letter from a trapper offered porcupines for exchange or sale.
London reports B. S. Willard has obtained American rights to Colonel Newcome, Michael Morton’s dramatized version of Thackeray’s The Newcomes, a project tied to Beerbohm Tree's current appearance at His Majesty's Theatre.
London a June 17 A dinner at the Hotel Cecil honored Ellen Terry with 200 guests from the theatrical world. Winston Churchill praised Great Britain’s lack of a national theater, while Miss Terry thanked supporters and noted joint honors for Sir Henry Irving and herself. A Choate message sent American best wishes as the Terry jubilee fund reached 43920 dollars.
At 2178 Back Street two young men Simon Pajon and John Kuroth fought for half an hour in a hallway over a dispute. Pajon was wounded by a knife and taken to City Hospital with a dangerous but non fatal wound. Kuroth was arrested on a cut to kill charge.
Dr J C Oliver reports Governor Pattison improving steadily and comfortable in his current surroundings. There is no subpoena for him to attend the Milwaukee insurance investigation as physicians say travel is not possible now. Inquiries confirm he is resting quietly at home.
Freddie Muth, seven, kidnapped last Tuesday in Philadelphia, has not been found. Police say they know who abducted him and are on the trail. Special services were held at his Sunday school and church services referenced the case.
Five men were killed in Polk County when a hand car carrying workers was struck by a freight train on the new Tennessee Branch of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad near Cleveland Tennessee. One victim was named Womack. Details are scarce.
God's Bible School conducts a monster cam p meeting in Salvation Park Mt Repose Clermont County with 1700 tents and bands. Missionaries from Japan India and Africa attend and daily services run 6 am to 9 pm. The site 270 acres will host cottages schools and theological training with transport from Cincinnati on the Cincinnati Loveland Blanchester line.
Matthew Kontz a car repairer at 757 Clinton Street attempted to take his life with a razor last evening. His wife wrestled the weapon away and neighbors aided in restraining him. He was taken to City Hospital for vigilant care after a prior successful self harm only a month ago.
Harry Schafer 38 manager of the Zumstein barn on Winding Way road was cut in a Saturday altercation with Frank Robinson a negro hostler working under him. Robinson fled and is being sought by police after drawing a knife during a dispute over work.
The International Academy of Composers of the Dance and Dancing Masters met in Paris and approved short skirts for women at dances. They also deemed introductions at balls unnecessary and listed dances meeting good taste. M. Eugene Giraudet, president, spoke on dance history and quotes from Louis XIV and Napoleon about dancing.
Five lumber men drowned when their boat capsized in midstream while crossing the Shoshone River near Wapiti Wyoming. Eleven men were aboard the log jam crew. six were rescued, and the dead are Joseph Redding Green Forest Arkansas Robert Hendrickson Hope Indiana John Hartley John Finnegan and Joseph Karrey. The tragedy occurred after foreman warned against the crossing. Bodies not recovered at nightfall.
Argarius Jones reports a robbery at Henry Balford’s saloon in East Sixth Street and is arrested for carrying concealed weapon and drunkenness after Patrolmen Fink and Ros sitter discover an open razor. Balford is arrested for violating Sunday closing law. Jones lives at East Third Street and was taken to the station.
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