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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1906
Page
5
J Charles Weaver of Bradford C filed a bankruptcy petition in U S Court yesterday listing liabilities of 825 dollars.
A lion from the Horne show in Cumminsville was attacked by Constable Heitzman under Squire Clark's court over two weeks of unpaid wages owed to a show employee.
Assistant Postmaster Scheidle of Indianapolis and Superintendent Dines visit the Cincinnati Post office to obtain pointers for improving their city’s mail service.
The Cincinnati Chapter American Institute of Architects held its annual outing and banquet at the Zoo last night with several short addresses and toasts by the draughtsmen.
Commencement exercises were held last evening at the Woman's Club rooms with both the Metropolitan School of Music and the Hayward School of Elocution and Dramatic Art presenting. Local artists performed and standing room was at a premium.
Jacob Newberg aged 12 of 538 West Fifth street fell while playing ball at noon yesterday. He walked backward to catch a fly, tripped, and broke his arm. The limb was set at City Hospital.
Maude Crotty and Helen Adair were arraigned in Police Court and bound over to await grand jury action in the case of two Bluefield West Virginia girls brought to Cincinnati.
The Cin cinnati Christian Endeavor Union met at Lawrence Street Congregational Church last night. A round table discussion titled The Best Thing That Your Society Has Done This Year was a featured part of the program.
The trial of J. C. Cummins versus Arthur Canfield was dismissed by Magistrate Clark due to the prosecuting witness not appearing. Canfield has consistently denied any wrongdoing and supports his claims by the absence of the witness.
An attractive social event hosted by the Queen Esther Circle at Forest Avenue M E Church Avondale drew a large crowd. The gathering raised a satisfactory sum to support Boaz Alabama Industrial School activities.
Roy Perkins aged 21 a street car conductor of 251 Carrel street suffered internal injuries when a jolt on a C P traction No 2 streetcar threw him from the vehicle yesterday afternoon at the intersection of Pearl and Lawrence streets. He fell backward onto the pavement while handling the trolleys.
A trolley wheel broke and crashed through a Madison avenue car roof in Erie avenue Hyde Park yesterday morning injuring several passengers. Michael Murphy suffered the most serious injury a fragment struck the back of his head causing a slight skull fracture.
Leo Hamburger doing business as Leo Hamburger & Co. at 210 East Second street assigned all assets of $600 and liabilities of $2,400 to Sant Bielonka. The wholesale cigar business faced failure due to lack of capital, with no preferred creditors listed.
William Carey a ticket scaler at 239 Central Avenue was arrested yesterday afternoon by Detectives Callahan and Jackson on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. M Schlessinger of Central Avenue swore out the warrant saying he bought a Chicago ticket for $6 and found it worthless.
Will J. Rohr, linked to the printers strike, was arrested yesterday by Patrolman Venn on a warrant from William Brinkman for disorderly conduct. The arrest stems from an incident on Ninth Street two weeks earlier when a striking printer allegedly insulted Brinkman and his wife.
Alumni of St Josephs College hosted a reception for the class of 1906 in the college auditorium last evening. Many alumni attended and contributed songs and speeches to the program. The keynote address by Hon J N Conroy was well received and John Ruthemeyer, president of the alumni, also spoke.
Twenty persons came to City Hospital to barter their skin for grafts to Dr. J. B. Atkins, badly burned in a Vine Street automobile streetcar accident on Decoration Day. Names of applicants were taken and doctors will decide which men will be used.
Oscar Smith was struck by a slow moving car No 17 at Van Hart and Westwood last night. He was knocked unconscious and taken to City Hospital in Patrol 5. Doctors found a five inch scalp wound across his forehead with no other injuries.
The trial of Charles F. Gay, the Cincinnati detective who shot William OConnell during a charge at a crap game in O Connell s Middletown saloon, opened with Mrs OConnell testifying and identifying her husband s clothing. Chief Kelley testified he ordered Gay to gather evidence but not to carry a gun. The shooting followed a police entry at 7 45 as the back room door was breached.
Elkins West Virginia June 19 The State Bankers Association met for its annual session with 100 delegates from 125 banks. President F M Staunton reported banks in safe condition and favorable statewide standing. Henry Clews and Secretary Shaw were billed for evening and next day talks. Senator Elkins would also speak. A tour of the Coal and Iron Railroad and banquet were planned.
Salem Ohio readies for its centennial with business districts flooded in flags arches and columns. Notable guests include Vice President Fairbanks Booker T Washington and Senators Foraker and Dick. Officials say 10 000 to 15 000 visitors daily from Thursday to Saturday for Old Settlers Veterans Anti slavery and Greater Salem Days.
The Graham bill to build a bridge across the Ohio River in Allegheny County Pennsylvania passed the House under suspension of the rules today. It was reported by the Special Dispatch from Washington and dated June 19.
Frankfort Ky June 19 Judge T H Paynter chosen as Joe Blackburn successor resigns to take effect August 1 Governor Beckham accepts Lassing of Boone County slated as Paynter successor on the bench.
A suit for 10008 dollars has been filed against Detroit Toledo and Ironton Railroad by J C O'Brien acting as administrator of Walter C Gibbons who was killed while standing on an engine footboard. Gibbons was an employee of the railroad. The article also notes local tax payments by saloon keepers under the Aikin law and a county survey plan for the infirmary site relocation outside Springfield.
Philadelphia June 19 The National League of Republican Clubs today elected President General E A McAlpin of New York Vice President H H Myers of Little Rock Secretary Chauncey Dewey of Hamilton Ohio and Treasurer W G Porter of South Dakota The convention reaffirmed allegiance to the Republican party and condemned combinations in restraint of trade The day ended its convention
Special dispatches report Chinese forces attacked Dr. Horne, medical representative of an American insurance company at Guhaedl, injuring him seriously and wounding his assistant Forbes Eady.
A passenger train and through freight collided two miles north of Middlesboro on the Louisville & Nashville Railroad at 2 p.m. injuring nine or ten people. The list includes Ida Arnold Pineville Lucy Bingham Jellico George Griffith J P Padgett nee M'Burney Jane Sams Pineville J S Ward and son Straight Creek G L Hunt Middlesboro. Responsibility not fixed.
May jail standard men in Findlay Ohio as hearings on the Valentine antitrust act proceed. The State seeks heavy fines and imprisonment for E Cuthbert president E R Curtain field manager and John O'Brien Buckeye Pipe Line superintendent. A motion to quash may be filed within ten days as new procedures are anticipated.
Lawrenceburg Ind June 19 Sherman Marshall a sheriff candidate filed a $10,000 damage suit against opponent Charles M Miller. Marshall alleges Miller told various persons during the Democratic county primary that Marshall was a murderer. Both men are prominent Manchester Township farmers.
In New York on June 19 the National Association of Stationers and Manufacturers delegates in session in this city recommend and approve a general price rise for pens and pencils. Representatives from Cincinnati attended the convention.
A Greek band attacked at Lissota near Monastir on June 17 killing eight Bulgarians. Among the dead were two Bulgarian priests.
Dayton plans mark July as notable with corner stone laying for Holy Family Catholic church and school on July 15 with Archbishop Moeller to officiate. First United Brethren Church in Dayton to dedicate July 1 under Bishop Mathews and Otterbein President Bookwalter. Thirteen St Marys Institute graduates listed. jail and burglary cases in Police Court with youths bound over.
A string of pearls valued at 200 000 dollars was released by U S customs after a 20 000 dollar bond and 10 percent ad valorem duty. Officials contend the pearls form a necklace worth 400 000 dollars and assess a 60 percent duty on stones and jewelry. Government may sue to recover the additional 100 000 dollars.
After two months idleness an agreement ends the Ohio miners strike. About 35 000 workers return to work across districts by Wednesday. Eastern Ohio nonunion men will yield to union workers. wages rise 5.88 percent on 1904 1905 scale. contract runs April 1 1906 to March 31 1909. Local conditions to be set in subdistrict conventions.
The Indiana Supreme Court scheduled October 3 for oral argument in the appeal of former Auditor of State David E. Sherrick, currently imprisoned for embezzling state funds. The case, on appeal from Marion County Criminal Court, also saw Attorney General Miller move to dismiss the suit against former Secretary of State Daniel E. Storms after his voluntary resignation.
Monticello Ind June 19 Thomas J McCoy convicted of embezzlement linked to the McCoy Bank failure at Rensselaer and sentenced to an indeterminate term of one to three years in the State Prison.
Ada Neylor, 28, of 1431 Walnut Street, died last evening at Good Samaritan Hospital after arrival in a deteriorating state with suspected poisoning. Coroner Cameron ordered an autopsy today due to surrounding circumstances. Two men claiming to be her brothers took her to the hospital yesterday morning. She was mobile but confused, and hospital staff were told she overdosed on drugs. She leaves a husband and two children, though they are separated.
A list of individuals with their addresses and residences for a licensed marriage. The document enumerates names such as Mary Hadrian Theodore Penker Mary Adcock Eric av. and many others with street addresses across multiple cities, indicating intended nuptial registrations.
Calumet Michigan June 19 Justice of the Peace Blythe who vanished for 48 hours was located by a search party perched in a tree. He had spent the night beneath a pack of wolves guarding him as he awaited rescue.
The Kentucky Distillers Association Executive Committee adopted a resolution commending the pure food bill and condemning mislabeling or adulteration of whisky. It stated the association favors the bill and denies ties to a national wholesale group aiming to defeat it.
Canton Ohio June 19 Trustees of the McKinley National Memorial Association and Architect Magonigle assure the work on the mausoleum will be finished by September 1907. They plan a September 14 dedication on McKinley’s death anniversary and a grand boulevard and park leading from Canton to Monument Hill.
An 19th century advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething infants. It claims the syrup soothes, softens gums, relieves pain, cures wind colic, and treats diarrhea, priced at 25 cents a bottle.
Special convocation of Kilwinning Chapter No 97 R A M set for Wednesday June 20 at 4 o'clock. Work Mark Past and Most Excellent Degrees. Visitors invited. Cc P Forbus H P L L Latpa Secretary.
Listings show multiple funeral notices across addresses 2169 McLean Ave to 530 W Sixth, including Betz Joseph A 28, Blateman John K 28, Foster Dora R 52, Haggerty Dieny 64, Lohrey John 26, Rourke John S 87, Schmidt Henry A 56, Noble G Taylor 46, Welling John 91, and burial permits for Margaret Earls Helen A Schwenger Fred SwAn William Betz Joseph Miller Peter Schuh Alfred Knapp Elizabeth Welling John Snell Edward Siefert Gertrude Middleton Ena KobLe Taylor. dates in June 1906 with mass and residence details.
Notice of a pending petition before the Cincinnati Council to vacation multiple streets and an alley in Cincinnati Ohio including Niagara Crane Litherbury Reed Broad Walden Brooklyn and an eastern avenue alley. Action may be taken between July 18 1906 and October 18 1906. By order of Council Edwin Henderson Clerk. Je6-6t-W
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