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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1903

Page

3

Coroner Orders Full Probe Into Kentucky Infant Death

Coroner Weaver orders a post mortem and chemical analysis to determine how a Russellville family infant died in East Liberty Street hospital. Nurse Katherine Dear is subpoenaed to testify as investigators seek cause after a ruptured stomach is found.

Liberty Street Walter Russellville Rogers Katherine Dear Louisville Weaver Drg Gustav Zinker Oliver P Holt Zinke O. P. Holt O. L. Cameron T. P. Fenneles Cameron Weavery Miss.Dear Aacones Miss Dear Miss. Dear Commercial Tribune Fénnel

Politicians Stage Nine Act Comedy Baseball Game

City Hall and Revenue Office plan a Saturday afternoon nine act comedy presented as a baseball game at the old Blue Stocking ground. Sam Hirst manages City Hall group Harry Hunwick leads Revenue Office team. Secretary of Agriculture Wilson may umpire after attending University buildings dedication.

City Hall Associag Giation Internal Revenue Bernhard Bettmann Blue Stocking Sam Hirst Harry Hunwick Wilson University Cumminsville City “Hall Sam Black George Rohde Hugo Ernstberger William Myers William Wethe Dexter Harris William Farran Fred Hilsinger Robert Austin George Schuler Alex Parker Gus Erke Fred Brunstrup Gus Bendigs Sam Tweed Mike Durkin Harry Morris Tom Nolan William F. Schiebel George Deckebach Max Schulmann Ed Brookfield George Leonard Lewis Cohen

Pryor Gets Diamond Watch Fob from City Officials

Elmer Prior, clerk in the Board of Public Service, received a diamond studded watch fob from fellow employees and friends at City Hall. He graduated with the MCA law class last night after passing examinations days earlier, and will pursue law practice with high promise.

Pryor Elmer Prior Board of Public Service Prior

Inspecting Bonds in Shortage Case at City Solicitor Office

Jouls Kohl of Cabell and Frei bers visited City Solicitor Hunt to inspect bonds of Dan Brown former County Auditor and Robert Schmidt Wharftmaster charged with shortages. Kohl copied bonds and hinted suits to collect sums may be filed within a week or two.

Jouls Kohl Cabell & Freibers Hunt Dan Brown Robert Schmidt Ly Wharftmaster Kohl Cabell Herely

Tragic Pedestrian Fatally Injured in Walnut Hill Crash

Donn Oliver a 7 year old teamster resident of Sitth near the Southern Railroad Bridge was struck at Morris and Gilbert avenues Walnut Hale yesterday afternoon. The Gilbert avenue and South Norwood car collided injuring his skull and shoulder. Patrol 7 conveyed him to the Street Hospital where he died of his injuries.

Donn Oliver Sitth Southern Railroad Morris and Gilbert Avenue Walnut Hale South Norwood Patrol

Stock Drover Impaled on Sharpened Broomstick

Michael Lawless stock driver of 423 Chestnut Street was impaled by a sharpened broomstick he used for punishment of a dumb creature. He was found at the Stockyards and rushed to City Hospital in critical condition. Doctors expect he may die.

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Russian minstry grants concessions to Jews in reforms

A Moscow telegram reports the Russian government granting major reforms for Jews after the Kishineff massacres. A fifty member Odessa Jewish delegation met ministers Von Plehwe and Witte. the ukase barring Jews from frontier zones was lifted and Jews may reside anywhere in the country.

Chicago Odessa Leon A.berezniak St. Petersburg von Plehwe Witte Kronstadt

Fleischmann Club Picnic Ends With Train Derailment

The Fleischmann Colored Republican Club outing ended in chaos when a special train carrying members and guests derailed near Woodsdale Island. Three coaches left the track after a switch frog shifted, scattering broken bottles across a box car. Passengers fled to the platform. two members jumped through a window but escaped unharmed. The cars were righted within minutes.

Fleischmann Colored Republican Club Woodsdale Island Sixth Baymiller Streets

Tennessee Central and Southern Fight Over Road Entry

In Knoxville area June 18 a railroad dispute pits Tennessee Central against Cincinnati Southern as workers tear up a track laid by the rival and reroute through Harriman. Community favors Tennessee Central though outcome remains uncertain at Indian Hollow.

Knoxville Tenn Markiman Tennessee Central Cincinnati -Southern Indian Hollow Cincinnati Southern Harriman Cincinnati-Southern Railway

Chicago Waiters Refuse Arbitration Strike Spreads

On June 18 striking waiters refused arbitration and moved to broaden the walkout. They planned to recruit engineers and elevator men, sent committees to recruit more strikers after midnight, and held a general meeting deciding not to arbitrate but to expand the strike across hotel staff.

Chicago

Ellis Re elected President of Ohio University

In a University of Ohio event the Board of Trustees votes to extend Dr. Alston Ellis presidency for two more years at 3500 dollars annually. A new library building is approved with a 20000 dollar appropriation to replace the inadequate current facilities. Trustees appoint building committee and plan bids for the southwest campus library location.

Edmund A. “Jones Massillon B. O. Higley Athens Ewing Hall W. E. Bundy Cincinnati W. C. Lowry Logan

LOGAL AMUSEMENTS The Last Days of Pompeii at Coney

Pain's Last Days of Pompeii plays at Coney with Business Manager Dolson arriving to supervise. The plan includes a large picture, distant first row boxes, and full stage perspective. Henry J Pain and Harry B Thearle will be present during the engagement before the production moves to Cincinnati and Chicago.

Pompeii Pain Coney Dolson Manhattan Beach Mr. Dolson Henry J. Pain Pain’s Enterprises Harry B. Thearle Chicago Cincinnati Crystal Palace London

Lagoon Dancing Pavilion Adds Noted Instructors and Acts

Lagoon tourists enjoy a popular dancing pavilion with Prof. R. H. Smith as a special instructor at the amphitheater attendance daily except Sunday. Phinney's United States Band performs at the vaudeville pavilion and roof garden, with ragtime nights and a Battlefield to Fireside feature. Michael's Band and the Lagoon Quartet provide nightly musical entertainment to patrons.

Lagoon R. H.smith Phinney United States Roof Garden Michael Lagoon Quartet

John C Weber Band Concert at the Zoo

The John C Weber Band will give a concert at the Zoo tonight. The program has been prepared with special care and, weather permitting, an audience of unusual size is expected.

John'c.weber

Stamina League Plans Coney Outing with Schoolboys Contest

The Stamina Republican League completed arrangements for an outing at Coney tomorrow featuring a schoolboys contest for several valuable prizes donated by prominent merchants and manufacturers.

Stamina Republican League Coney

Prominent Composer Married in Munich Ceremony

Felix Weingartner, noted composer and conductor, wed Baroness Feodora von Dreyfus in Munich today. The ceremony joined two prominent European figures, reflecting a high society union reported by local press.

Munich Felix Weingartner Feodora von Dreyfus

London Success On Stage After Dune Run

Hubert Henry Davies follows a successful Wyndham's run with Cousin Kate at the Haymarket. Miss Ellis Jefferys stars in the title role with strong support from Maude Beatrice Ferrar and Carlotta dison as leading players in a witty piece of bright dialogue and clever comedy.

London Hubert Henry Davies

Graduation Banquet Honors Covington High School Class of 1903

The Covington High School Alumni Association held a banquet at the Grand Hotel for about one hundred attendees. President Mrs. B. W. Coffman welcomed guests, Tebbs Ranshaw spoke for the graduates, and Chas S. Furber gave the historian address.

Covington High School Alumni Association Grand Hotel W. Coffman Tebbs Ranshaw Chas Furber George Ellis Cecil Pence Oscar H. Roetken Harry Abbott Annapolis Naval Academy Grover C. Armstrong C. A. J. Walker Earl F. Farnall Paul Wisenall A. E. Thompson E. Susan McArthur Daisy M. McArthur Esther McNeill Callie Walls Louise K. Walls Katharine Thobe Mae Gregory Lillie Southgate Schimmelpfennig Amy Henderson Fannie French Emma Walker Marion Brogan Carrie Minderman Helen Bollmer Augusta Bollmer Grace Daily Anna Louise Horner Buelah Loder Viletta Kohmes

Farrow’s Assailants Receive Five Year Sentences

Charles Sanders and Thomas Mann, two of John Farrow's assailants, were each sentenced to five years in the penitentiary after a joint trial by a single jury. A third man, Edward Morris, also pled guilty and drew five years. They face burglary trials next, with a ten year maximum.

Commercial Tribune Maysville Charles Sanders Thomas Mann John Farrow Sander Mann Edward Morris United States A. M. “J. Cochran

Woman's Treatment of Woman Miss Moran Names Neighbors

Miss May Moran of 1244 Russell Street reports harassment by neighbors after recounting a winter attack on Monastery Road where she was the victim. She says Mrs. Kate Mullaley, who lives nearby, prompted a police court warrant and that taunts from other women have driven her to near madness as memories of the incident resurface.

May Moran Russell Street Adams Monastery Road Kate Mullaley

Firemen Union Prompted City Fire Service Regulation

The Board of Public Service returned from the committee of the whole a regulation passed by Council. It asks that no firemen be employed by the city chefs, reflecting the influence of the International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen. The board favored the resolution and ordered Clerk Holmes to notify all department heads under the board’s control.

Board’ of Public Service International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen Holmes

State Convention of Young People's Christian Union Concludes

Akron Ohio June 18 delegates conclude a three day session of the State Convention of the Young People's Christian Union of the United Brethren Church. Next gathering set for Coshocton. Officers elected include President Claude Eckhardt Akron and Vice President George D. Weimer Beach City with Recording Secretary H. B. Stusser Akron and Corresponding Secretary Mrs Clara P Kersch Montrose plus Mission Superintendent Rev James Kendall Columbus.

Akron Young People's Christian Union of the United Brethren Caurch Coshocton Claude Eckhardt George D. Weimer Beach City H. B.stusser Clara P.kersch Montrose James Kendall Columbus

Garnet Lodge Elects Officers in West Sixth Street Hall

Garnet Lodge No. 22 Colored Eights of Pythias held its annual election at the hall on West Sixth Street. Officers elected include Chancellor Commander Henry Jackson Vice Chancellor Albert Kinney Keeper of Records and Seals George W. Hays Jr Master of Finance Barry Ward Prelate Rev Mr Orr T J Johns Horace Allen and Archer King.

Garnet Lodge Pythias West ‘Sixth Street Henry Jackson Albert Kinney George W. Hays, Jr Barry. Ward Mr. Orr T. J Johns Horace Allen Archer King

Wooster University Confers 43 Degrees at Commencement

Wooster Ohio June 18 1912 Forty three graduates receive Bachelor of Arts and Science degrees with honors. Notable honors go to Mary Bruce Notestein magna cum laude and Ira Ellis Ewing magna cum laude who earned a bachelor’s degree in science. Honorary degrees awarded to leaders including L C Holden and James Harvey Hyslop.

Commercial Tribune Wooster Wooster University Davidson Memorial Chapel L. E. Hol‘den Celia Thaxter Mary Bruce Notestein Helen Sophia Weld Marysville Frank Denton Crowl Spring Hill Boelmann Esther Hemphill South Charleston Inez Kinney Cum Laude Bellaire Ira Ellis Ewing Magna Cum Laude Canaan Arthur Frederick Blaser Winesburg Paul Dickson Axtell Portland Ind Bert Harrison Lisbon Ethel Marjorie Knapp Gertrude-Elizabeth Laughlin Mary Margaretta’ Haupert Thomas John Patterson Piqua Jane Marie Good Hamilton Mae’ Eugenia Hoegner West Salem Mary Alice McCoy Arabella Ursula Barnes L. C. Holden New York Holden D.D A. M. Reed Steubenville E. E. Rogers Bowling Green W. J. Boone College of Idaho Caldwell Geo. T. Fitch Shanghai China H.P. Wilber Santa Monica Cal H. W. Lowry

Ohio Wesleyan Class of 1903 Graduates Commencement Evening

The 1903 graduating class of Ohio Wesleyan University gathered in Gray Chapel Delaware Ohio to receive degrees as President Bashford presided. Rev Frank W Gunsaulus of Chicago delivered the commencement address on John Wesley and the Centuries Ahead. The festivities closed with a reception at President Bashfords home.

Commercial Tribune Ohio University Alston Elis Congress Street Buive A Ae Wade Xi. Reinew IV yCincinnati H Ewing | Hajl Hillis L. G. Bean Athens G. Winter Crooksville F. Copeland W.B. Bundy Cincinnati Ll.d John W.* Dowds Toledo I. D. Bonebrake Columbus Lillian Michael Goshen Ind A.M T. A. Jores Jackson A.my C. M Rev. G. Waltonce D.D G. W. Martin Utah Noah. W. Good Charles C.miller Lima Delaware Gray Frank W. Gunsaulus Chicago John Wesley Bashford

Heidelberg University grants history and economics chair

Tiffin June 18 Heidelberg University held its fiftieth commencement with 13 graduates. G M Shaffer delivered the salutatory, W R Lebold the valedictory, Grace E Baichly the scientific oration, and Hon Samuel M Jones addressed the class. The Board of Regents created a history and economics chair. Charles J Jones elected. The college reported a surplus after expenses.

Commercial Tribune Tiffin Heidelberg University Glenn M. Shaffer Watson Grace E.baichly Oliver E. Baker James C. Steele William A. Clemmer West Alexandria Ora E. Hedges Columbus Herman Kerst Greenville Seneca County Samuel M. Jones Toledo Board of Regents Charles J. Jones Albany Ore

Wilberforce University Holds Fortieth Commencement at Xenia

The fortieth annual commencement at Wilberforce University was held in Xenia Ohio. A large Cincinnati delegation attended with seventy four graduates including eight native Africans. Speeches covered themes from The Unknown Sea to The Awakening of Ethiopia and a valedictory on The Spirit of Inquiry. President Joshua Jones conferred degrees and later hosted a reception.

Wilberforce University Xenia Cincinnati Alice Spark John Boyd Minnie Maxwell Robert Ernest Brooks Pearl Pinn Marshall McDonald Maxeke Johannesburg Ethiopia Dudley Woodward Joshua Jones

Endowment Offer for Western Reserve Academy

James W. Ellsworth of Chicago offers 50000 dollars for an endowment to Western Reserve Academy at Hudson if the trustees raise another 50000 dollars or provide the academy with 2500 dollars annually. Western Reserve University trustees have not acted yet.

Cleveland James W. Ellsworth Chicago Western Reserve Academy Hudson Western Reserve University

West Virginia University Commencement Grants Sixty Degrees

The thirtieth annual commencement at West Virginia University in Morgantown conferred degrees on sixty graduates this morning.

W. Va. U Commercial Tribune Morgantown W. Va West Virginia University

Carthage Fair Grounds Ready for August Event

The Independent Association works on the Carthage Fair Grounds race track to shape it for the second week in August. Repairs worth about 1000 dollars are planned for the grand stand and buildings. The dispute over treasury funds between the Independent and Regular Fair Boards risks court action.

Carthage Fair Grounds Independent Association Fair Board Regular Fair Board Association Regular Association Treasury Regular Board Durr

Miss Eva McGrew Weds Brayton E. Graff at Bond Hill

The ceremony took place at the McGrew homestead in Bond Hill with Rev. Bogle officiating. Eva McGrew, a former Hartwell public school teacher, wed Brayton E. Graff who recently completed chemistry at Cornell and will join Procter Gamble in Ivorydale. The couple leave for a Thousand Islands trip after the ceremony.

Eva McGrew Brayton E. Graff McGrew Myrtle Avenue Bond Hill Mr. Bogle Miss McGrew Hartwell Hamilton County Cornell University Procter & Gamble Company Ivorydale Thousand Islands Ladies’ Mite Society Bond Hill Presbyterian Church Bond Hill Town Hall Deestrick Skale Blueberry Corners Messrs Engrey Bridge Fred Rowe Claries Wolff George Sommers Wilbur la Rue William Bianhard Ed Weiss

The Only Graduate at Pleasant Ridge

Miss Elsie Brockman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Brockman, was the village high school’s sole graduate. Graduation exercises were held last night in Pleasant Ridge.

BE. Brockman Pleasant Ridge

Louisville and Southwestern Indiana Company Incorporated

Jersey City New Jersey June 18 The Louieville and Southwestern Indiana Company was incorporated with capital of 2000 dollars. The charter states the aim to operate electric and street railways. Incorporators are Louis B Dailey Joseph M Mitchell and Kenneth K McLaren.

New Jersey Jersey City N. J Louieville and Southwestern Indiana Company Louis B. Dailey Joseph M. Mitchell Kenneth K. McLaren

Lowell textile workers end three month wage strike

After a three month struggle Lowell textile operatives show willingness to drop the general strike begun March 30 seeking a 10 percent wage increase in cotton mills.

Lowell Mass

Board approves workhouse improvements urged by superintendent

The Board of Public Service approved several enhancements for the Workhouse sought by Superintendent William Ruehrwein. Plans include removing a shadowing word that blocks guards view, installing an electric light plant, and strengthening hospital division bars. They ordered an estimated cost submission.

Board of Public Service Wiliam Ruehrwein

Mrs J H Parvis Obituary at Findlay Street Home

Mrs J H Parvis wife of J H Parvis vice president of the Emerson and Fisher Carriage Company died yesterday at her home 045 Findlay Street.

J. H. Parvis Hmerson & Fisher Carriage Company Findlay Street

Graduation at YMCA Law School in Linton Hall crowd

A large audience packed Linton Hall for the YMCA Law School commencement with judges, faculty, and dignitaries on the platform. The baccalaureate was given by Hon. Jacob Bromwell who delivered a engaging address, as music by the College of Music enhanced the ceremony. Degrees of LL B were conferred on a long list of graduates including Wm C Buten Herman C Bryant Hiram C Bolsinger August H Bode Jr Joseph W Conroy Clifford F Cordes and many others.

Linton Hall YM. C. A. Law School Judge Hosea Stanley Matthews Alexander McDonald D. B Meacham Ball Dean Ochiltree Frank Brown Jacob Bromwell Colege of Music YV. Raymond Jesse Bowman Young Isaac Routman Sineeesee Es Kasteeserske D. B. Meacham Frank G. Browne Wm. C. Buten Herman C. Bryant Hiram C. Bolsinger August H. Bode, Jr Joseph W. Conroy Clifford F. Cordes Joseph M. Conway Archer E. Cragg Herbert R. Davison Lawrence J. Diskin Louis C. Fritsche Willis Lord Gibson Wm. A. Geoghegan George Hawke Jacob F. Jonas John F. Krenkel Kenny E. Kock Elmer King Carl W. Lentz Thomas F. McGuire

Special Judge Sets Powers Trial Date in Kentucky

In Georgetown Kentucky on June 18 1903 the Scott Circuit Court clerk received a governor issued commission naming J E Robbins as special judge to try Caleb Powers. The order fixes Monday August 3 1903 as the opening day for a special term to conduct and complete the prosecution.

Commercial Tribune Georgetown J. E. Robbing Caleb Beckham Scott Circuit Court J. E. Robbins

Judge Nippert Attacks Hospital Batch Lunacy Case

Judge Nippert criticized hospital authorities for sending thirty individuals to Probate Court for lunacy in one batch. He tried the group, eighteen were dismissed, and he urged the Board of Medical Advisers to investigate to prevent a recurrence and protect court integrity.

Nippert Board of Medical Advisers

Colored Pythians Convention Closes After Three Days

The sixteenth annual session of the Colored Knights of Pythias ended. C. B. F. Johnson was re-elected Brigadier and Edward Gaither was chosen Major for another term. Thomas Curtis, longtime treasurer of the endowment fund, faced a charge of $1,800 short and the case was referred to a special committee for report in a few days.

Colored Pythians Knights of Pythias C. B. F. Johnson Edward Gaither Thomas Curtis

Governor Grants Requisition to Return Turner

In Knoxville on June 18 Governor Frazier issued a requisition allowing the removal of Lee Turner of Quarter House fame from Jacksboro Tennessee to Pineville Kentucky despite local opposition.

Knoxville, Tenn Frazier Lee Turner Quarter House Fame Jacksboro, Tenn Pineville

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