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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1902

Page

3

Kentucky Democratic Primary Officers Decline to Act

Attorney Thomas P. Carothers of Newport refuses to serve as an officer for the June 28 Democratic Congressional primary alleging the call is not legally made. Judge Hodge seeks a fair legal race while Colonel R. W. Nelson backs Sheriff Fred Miller and Squire Doneland’s appointed officers. Nelson signs the officer list as Campbell County Democratic Executive Committee chairman.

Thomas P. Carothers New Port Executive Committee Mable Hodge R. W. Nelson Democratic County Executive Committee Lassing Fred Miller Squire Doneland Lst Democratic Executive Committee Campbell County Congress

Prisoner in Newport Jail Attempts Suicide by Hanging

J W Sparks, jailed for loitering, attempted death by hanging in the Newport Jail corridors with a clothesline tied to a sewer pipe. Jailer Ben Plager cut him down. Sparks revived. He had been picked up by Highlands police for prowling Ft Thomas and shows morphine addiction. a strict watch will follow.

Hop Roman Pete Cassidy Newport Beore J. W. Sparks Ben Plager Sparks Ft. Thomas l Highlands

Alumnal Association Banquets Graduates of Newport High

The Newport Alumnal Association held its eighth annual banquet at Elks Hall for this year's Newport High School graduates. The hall was richly decorated with bunting flowers and plants. Toastmaster William C. Buten welcomed guests while Miss Bertha Schulte gave the opening address. Toasters included Prof. John Burke for The Public Schools and Miss Jessie Richardson for The High School Graduate, with others honoring The City of Newport Our Kentucky Men and Our Kentucky Women by Miss Julia Spring and Clifton Purser.

Newport Alumnal Association Elks’ Hall Newport High ‘School William C. Buten Bertha Schulte John ‘Burke Jessie Richardson Newport Edward Herman Kentucky Julia Spring Clifton Purser

Newport Soldier Louis Mater Returns Home After Philippines Service

Louis Mater, son of Joseph Mater the Newport newspaper man, arrived home from a three year stint in the Philippines with Troop F of the Third U S Cavalry. He was discharged in San Francisco last week and began his journey home Monday. A prior report claimed he had died, but inquiries showed it was another Mater who died. The family greeted him with a joyful reunion.

Louis Joseph Mater Newport Philippines Sam Third United States Cavalry San Franciscco Cal

Highlands High School Commencement at M E Church

Highlands High School held its commencement last night at 7 30 at the M E Church in Newport back of Highlands The program began with a march by Mrs D J Lyons then an invocation The assisting participants were Miss Florence Bowman Mrs Phil Huber Miss Lottie Bherman Prof K J Morris Miss Nettie Fink and T J McLaughlin The graduates were Joseph Monroe Shaw and Miss Ruth Elizabeth Marty Edith Mary Hattershide May M McDonald Martha Weble Ross and Gladys Dodd Ross.

Newport Colored High School Holds Commencement

The Col ored High School of Newport held its commencement at Park Avenue School Hall. One graduate, Miss Elise Horner, read an essay while the program featured music readings and recitations. Diploma was presented by President George Leonard of the Board of Education.

Colored High School of Newport Park Avenue School Elise Horner George Leonard Board of Education

Real Estate Transfers Include Putnam and York Street Lots

George W. Robson Sr s executor and heirs transfer a Putnam Street east side lot 45 by 98 feet and a York Street west side lot 34 by 93 feet for 2650 dollars. Maude and Robert Echoon sell to John Greife a York and Second Streets southeast corner lot 64 by 135 feet for 1200 dollars.

George W. Robson Joseph Brown Putnam Street York Street Maude Robert Echoon John Greife York and Second Streets

School Trustees To Organize Meeting Called

Ww. W. White County Superintendent of Public Schools has convened the Southgate School Trustees at Heidel berg behind Newport to organize for the upcoming school year.

Newport Dayton and Bellevue Teachers to Attend Lexington Meet

State Educational Association delegates from Newport Dayton and Bellevue will travel by train next Tuesday morning to Lexington for the state meeting to be held there that day.

Newport Dayton Bellevue Lexington State Educational Association

German Pioneers of Newport Mark Silver Jubilee

The German Pioneers of Newport will celebrate their 25th anniversary tomorrow at Huber's Garden on the Alexandria pike.

Newport Huber Alexandria Pike

Married in Newport Weaving Cincinnati Roots

Martin Tryling aged 49 and Katie Lyons aged 20 both of Cincinnati were married in Newport by Squire M F Donelan.

Newport Martin Tryling Katie Lyons Cincinnati Squire M. F. Donelan

Bellevue Y M S Plans Cemetery Grave Decoration in Cincinnati

The Phil Sheridan Council Y M S will travel to St Joseph Cemetery Cincinnati next Monday to decorate graves. The alumni reception for graduates is postponed to next Monday evening. Primary grades at Center Street School are holding an exhibition.

Phil Sheridan Council St. Joseph Cemetery Cincinnati Alumni Association Bellevue Center Street

Buckskin Bill’s showmen escape jail but are detected

In Vanceburg Kentucky June 20 the Buckskin Bills show men who escaped from jail last night were tracked down. Rumors of lynching circulate though authorities and wiser counsel are expected to prevail.

Commercial Tribune Vanceburg, Ky Buckskin Bill Reak

Mind Off Your Mind With Commercial Tribune Sub

A plea to subscribe to the Commercial Tribune urges readers to send in payment and solve their worry by receiving the paper. The message positions the subscription as a mental relief and prompts action.

the Commercial Tribune

Covington Church Services Schedule for Sunday

Covington churches announce Sunday services led by multiple pastors from Union M E First Baptist Fourth Street Christian Main Street M E Shinkle M E and First Presbyterian. Sermons cover topics from moral guidance to scriptural study with communion at noon and 8 p m and a Monday young people's meeting.

Covington Union M. E R. I. Watkins H. C. Jennings D.D Moses’ Mission Epworth Rote Mary J. Richards First Baptist W. O. Stovall Cincinnati G. W. Cassidy Fourth Street Christian C. G. McNeill Main Street M. E J. G. Dover David Solomon

Real estate transfers in Covington Ludlow and Crescent Springs

Transactions include Nicholas Price moving 44 by 100 feet at Trevor and Wheeler Covington for 2600 dollars. W. 8 Ludlow sells 2 by 125 feet on Linden Ludlow for 678 dollars. D. A. Glenn to Henry Ruby Lot 2 Block 4 Latonia for 102 dollars. Albert Ludlow to J. P. Davis 26 by 15 feet Elm Ludlow for 750 dollars. G W Dean to H C Deglow 2 by 100 feet Herman Street Central Covington for 100 dollars and deed to a Campbell County farm. Lisette Nepper to Ida Rolfes 60 by 200 feet Main Street Covington for 1 dollar and other considerations. R B Poage to Sophia Tepe a Crescent Springs lot for 75 dollars.

Nicholas Price J. C. Bankemper Trevor and Wheeler Streets Covington Ludlow Laura A. Wiggins Linden Street D. A. Glenn Henry Ruby Latonia Albert J. P. Davis Elm Street G. W. Dean H. C. Deglow Herman Street Campbell County Lisette Nepper Ida Rolfes Main Street Riddle Street

Two Farmers Arrested After Dice Dispute at Hofmann’s Place

J P Reynolds and R B Jones of Jonesville Boone County Ky visited Covington to sightsee. After a disruptive dice game at Hofmann's Place they argued loudly and were charged with disorderly conduct and carrying concealed weapons. They posted $100 bond each.

J. P. Reynolds R. B. Jones Jonesville Boone County Covington Hofmann Fifth Street Madison Avenue Max Piser

Fleischner arraigned after Wednesday shooting on Spring street

Jake Fleischner of Spring street was arraigned before Police Judge Dwelly on a concealed weapons charge after being shot by John Simmendinger on a chicken farm last Sunday. Simmendinger claimed Fleischner drew a razor with his name on it. Fleischner said the razor dropped from his pocket as he fled. He posted 100 bond with sureties and awaits a court date on the 28th. Mrs Shoemaker hosted Cincinnati and Covington guests in honor of Miss Mable Claire Martin departing for Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs B Johnson marked fifteenth wedding anniversary at home on West Linden Street.

Jake Fleischner Spring Street John Simmendinger Dwelly Simmendinger Fleischner B. Exterkamp F. Buck Anna Lee Shoemaker Cincinnati Covington Mable Claire Martin Philadelphia Mrs. B. Johnson West Linden Street

Bond Lodge I O O F Plans Memorial Service in Dayton

Dayton notices say Bond Lodge I O O F will meet Belle Vue Lodge tomorrow morning and attend memorial services in a body at Calvary M E Church in Bellevue. The City Council meets Monday evening to discuss sewer construction and citizens are invited. E L Shepard Presiding Elder will preach tomorrow evening in the pastor's absence at the M E Church.

Bond Lodge Bellevue Lodge Calvary M. E. Church Bellevue E. L. Shepard M. E. Church

Applegate Willing to Run for Judgeship in Kentucky

A letter from Lester T. Applegate of Falmouth states he is willing to accept a nomination for the appellate bench if offered. The move follows Judge Wright of Newport stepping aside to avoid facing Judge Paynter, prompting a potential new entry supported by Republican friends who believe Applegate is qualified.

Commercial Tribune Maysville Wright Newport Thomas H. Paynter Lester T. Applegate Falmouth Applegate

First Investment Co of Lexington Settles

Lexington Ky June 20 Judge Walton assignee for the Equitable Redemption Company filed his report The pro rata paid on each claim is 23.14 percent The court directed distribution based on amounts paid in by each coupon holder minus redemptions This is the first investment company to settle its affairs and holders are praised for efficient services of the assignee

Commercial Tribune Lexington Walton Equitable Redemption Company

L. and N. Railroad Sees Big Tax Valuation Cut

Frankfort Ky June 20 The State Board of Valuation and Assessment reconsidered the May 2 action on the L and N Railroad Company and reduced its franchise valuation from 12912626 to 10774899 a drop of 2137727 The lower valuation means taxes for the company drop to 51180 from 30898 last year

Commercial Tribune Frankfort State Board of Valuation and Assessment L. & N. Railroad Company

Rechtin Pleads Not Guilty in Justice Dept Case

Henry Rechtin of Cincinnati, former late disbursing clerk at the Department of Justice, pleaded not guilty by counsel and waived examination. Bond set at $10,000, the same amount posted yesterday. He appeared in court nervous and humiliated as the warrant was read.

Commercial Tribune Washington Henry Rechtin Cincinnati Department of Justice Rechtin

Whittaker to resign from Patriarchs Militant at Dayton convention

John C. Whittaker, head of the Ohio Department of the Patriarchs Militant, says his resignation will be submitted at the State convention to be held in Dayton on July 7.

Commercial Tribune Columbus John C. Whittaker Ohio Department of the Patriarchs State Vention Dayton

Commencement Ticket Controversy Halts Bellevue Exercises

Confusion marked Bellevue's commencement as the Board of Education limited tickets amid a recent graduate strike. Doors denied entry to many relatives including Rev. Amon Boering and Miss Clara Young's mother. A tense exchange occurred between board member William Ulmer and George Freitag as the ceremony proceeded with essays and diplomas.

Bellevue Board of Education George Freitag Amon Boering M. E. Church William Almer W.S. Hakill Ulmer Freitag Arthur C. Reinhart Elizabeth Emig Rosa Bowie Bertha Reed Anna Schaeper Robert Gould Blanche Boggs Marguerite Stetter Esther Kearns Ethel Thorpe Clara Yung Gertrude’. Thorpe Jennie Weber Eva Applegate Alley J. M Bramkamp

Mob Attacks Couple In Mud Pool After Home Visit

A mob visited Pence Plummer and his wife at their home at night and forcibly dragged them out. Mrs Plummer was dumped into a mud pool near a bridge while Plummer was mistreated. The attackers warned of more violence if they stayed, claiming the couple had caused disturbances and prompted whitecapping.

Sabina O Pence Plummer Plummer

Weather report shows cooler trend sweeping into region

Rain fell across Parkersburg and the Ohio Valley with temperatures rising above 90 in the South. An incoming Northwest air mass is expected to bring fair and cool weather in the next day or two, while Cincinnati records show modest rain and temperature deviations for June 20 1902.

Parkersburg Ohio Valley Gulf District Montgomery Ala United States Weather Bureau Cincinnati S.E Wanbekhnee

Roosevelt to Visit Kentucky in October

Washington reports President Roosevelt informed Kentucky Rep Irving he will tour Louisville and Lexington in October during his Western trip. He backs Commissioner John W. Yerkes for governor, aiming to boost support with rallies and his popularity. He will adjust Cincinnati and Detroit legs of the trip accordingly.

Commercial Tribune Washington Roosevelt Irving Kentucky Blue Grass State Louisville Internal Revenue John W. Yerkes Lexington Cincinnati Maybury Detroit

Weather Outlook Across States This Weekend

Ohio Fair with cooler east and south portions. Sunday turns fair and warmer with fresh west winds. Indiana West Virginia and Kentucky Fair and cooler Saturday and Sunday then fair and warmer.

Ohio East South Po Indiana West Virginia Kentucky

Ascot Rains Dampen Attendance As Horses Contest Tough

The Windsor and Ascot meet saw lower crowds due to rain. Victor Don won the Ascot High Weight Stakes with J Reiff aboard, William III (Cannon) won the Alexandra Plate with Osboch second, Amer Picon third. The Wokingham Stakes ended with His Lordship prevailing amid a largely incomplete field after gate issues. Leopold de Rothschild filed a protest over Vatel’s result, while Arthur James’ Eistedd fod trained by Maher won the Windsor Castle Stakes.

London Windsor Ascot Victor Don J. Reiff Duke of Portland William III Cannon Osboch Maher Amer Picon Rigby His Lordship Pap Dale Pinnarthira Leopold de Rothschild Vatel Arthur James St. Serf

River Departures and river stage reports

The River lists today's departures from Pomeroy Portsmouth Madison Maysville and Louisville with ships including BONANZA HELEN M GOULD M P WELLS LIZZIE BAY and CITY OF CINCINNATI. Advertised departures show schedules for H M STANLEY HELEN M GOULD TACOMA and LIZZIE BAY with various days and times. The Ohio River at Cincinnati dropped to 9.6 feet yesterday, a 0.3 foot fall in 24 hours.

Pomeroy Bonanza Portsmouth Helen M. Gould WELLS Madison Lizzie Bay Louieville Cincinnati M. Stanley Maysville Tacoma Peeve Lizzie AY Louisville Ccity OF Vicksburg Avalon Ohio Ohio Valley Improvement Association Business Men's Club James Browinski Pittsburg George Matheson Mt. Claré Marmet Harbor J. B. Williams Adele E. A. Woodruff D. T. Lane R. P. Gilham Kanawha River M. P. Wells Chile Madison Packet Broadway Vine Street Memphis James Lee Friar’s* Point Sadie Lee Ashport Idaho Fulton T. H. Davis St.ancis

Results of Teachers Examination Announced in Ohio

The Ohio State examinations released results for high school life certificates and common school teachers. Notable high school life certificate recipients include Reed P. Clark of Andover, Richard C. Franz of Hannibal, Harry G. Frost of Monroe, B. O. Martin of Ashtabula Harbor, Caroline Powell of Walnut Hills, Nora B. Wingate of Shelby, and John W. Swartz of Tippecanoe City. Common school teachers named include Albert C. Alleshouse of Belle Center, Martin Luther Beard of Dayton, Frank Wyllis Black of Shiloh, Arthur A. Crogan of Parkman, James Monroe Davis of Richwood, Clyde Fisher of Sidney, Lewis F. Hale of Bellefontaine, Joseph H. Horton of Baltimore, John S. Hudson of Portsmouth, Pliny A. Johnston of Newton, H. Dallas Kellison of Oregonia, William O. Lambert of Grove City, Charles F. Limbach of Wooster, John J. McDonald of Ashley, E. Clyde Myers of Jackson, Ira Clarence Painter of Sidney, H. H. Phelps of Lexington, John S. Richeson of Westville, Daniel S. Richards of Plainville, Edward P. Robinson of Oxford, Harold Stiles of Galena, R. Rayden Turner of Napoleon, William S. Whallen of Leipsic, William M. Waltermire of Reynoldsburg, Ruth S. Harvey of Bond Hill, Lulu Hock of Philo, Laura Leeper of Akron, Mary G. Swartzel of Eldorado, Katharine M. Williams of Hamilton, Jeannette Baldwin of Dayton, and Myrtle Baldwin of Dayton.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Reed P. Clark Andover Richard C. Franz Hannibal Harry G. Frost Monroe B. O. Martin Ashtabula Harbor Caroline Powell Walnut Hills Nora B. Wingate Shelby John W. Swartz Tippecanoe City Albert C. Alleshouse Belle Center Martin Luther Beard Dayton Frank Wyllis Black Shiloh Arthur A. Crogan Parkman James Monroe Davis Richwood August H. Denbrook Congress Clyde Fisher Sidney Lewis F. Hale Bellefontaine Joseph H. Horton Baltimore John S. Hudson Portsmouth Pliny A. Johnston Newton H. Dallas Kellison Oregonia William O. Lambert Grove City Charles F. Limbach Wooster John J. McDonald Ashley E. Clyde Myers Jackson Ira Clarence Painter H. H. Phelps Lexington John Richeson Westville Daniel Richards Plainville Edward P. Robinson Oxford Harold Stiles Galena R. Rayden Turner Napoleon William S. Whallen Leipsic William M. Waltermire

Fire consumes North Bend coal elevator tied to Stone estate

The burned frame coal elevator, once owned by the late Captain William Stone and now part of ongoing estate litigation, was destroyed early today. Loss estimated around $2,000, with speculation it caught fire from passing engine sparks or from alcohol-induced neglect by tramps housed there. Tramps were driven off last night by Marshal Sherman McDowell while seeking the knife-thrower target from Delhi incident.

William Stone Stone Marshal Sherman McDowell John Sitter Delhi

Estimating Contest Grants 14,900 Chances at $34,000 Prize

The advertisement states 1,490 prizes in the Estimating Contest. If you and nine friends each submit an estimate, you gain ten chances per person, totaling 14,900 opportunities to win a share of the $34,000 prize pool.

Thistle the Dam Of Doyle's Commoner Dies in Foaling

In Lexington Kentucky the famed brood mare Thistle owner M Doyle Paris Kentucky died foaling a dead colt by Capt Sigsbee. Thistle produced Doyle's Commoner who won almost all as a two year old and had $10000 refused before his death last summer. Doyle also lost twins by Ornament out of Sister dam of several winners. W P Knapp of New York bought a chestnut yearling colt by Sir Walter for $1000 from Doyle. Doyle refused a high offer for Imp Battle Belle dam of several stakes winners and her suckling colt by Handsel.

Commercial Tribune Lexington Thistle Himyar Marschist M. Doyle Paris Kentucky Doyle Commoner Capt Sigsbee King Alfonso King Charley May Ella Gary Mary W. P. Knapp New York Sir Walter Melody Imp. Rossington Mary Owsley Longfellow Imp Battle Belle Bell Commoner Handsel Eddie Burke Jim Mcgibbon Ben Battle Joe Battle

Whitney & Duryea Debut Triumph At Sheepshead Race

The Whitney & Duryea stable won with Irish Lad, a two year old purchased from Madden, at five and a half furlongs. Jockey Tommy Burns rode the green Irish Lad in a bold effort, as band music accompanied the victory. The firm is led by Harry Whitney with Herman Bryea as partner. Duryea is a longtime associate.

New York Sheepshead Whitney & Duryea John E. Madden Green Orson Jocke Éy Tommy Burns Lander Whitney Harryne Whitney Herman Bryea Duryea

Metallus Sets Fastest Mile Pace This Season

Detroit report notes Metallus trotted a 2:11 mile at Grosse Point track, driven by John Hussey. The six year old, sired Mambrino Xing Metalla by Almont, finished the workout in 2:11 and ties a season mark amid last year's blue ribbon meeting purchase by N. W. Hubinger for 16000 dollars.

Commercial Tribune Detroit Mich Metallus Grosse Point John Hussey N. W. Hubinger Mambrino Xing Metalla Almont

River traffic notes and meetings for Ohio Valley ships

Flotilla members gathered at the Business Men's Club for a discussion on river improvement. Various steamers arrive or depart Marmet Harbor and Kanawha connections provide coal freight.

River conditions and river traffic across multiple towns

Special Despatches report river levels from Warren to Paducah with notes on rising or falling gauges. Cargo and towboat movements, departures and arrivals, and incidents include the John W Alles renamed Raven, a boiler explosion, and fires aboard the Alice Barr. Obituary: Mrs. England of Port Perry.

Commercial Tribune Warren River Oil City Brownsville Greensboro Cherry Elizabeth Morgantown Pittsburg England William England Port Perry Lewis McLaughlin White Collar Line John W. Alles Raven Alles Elizabeth Ways Greenwood Charleston Captain Greene Wheeling Parkersburg Breesie Smith Hinton Kanawha Falls Pleasant Tacoma Huntington Eagle H. M. Stanley Catlettsburg Ohio River George Matheson Stanley Thealka Paintsville Louisa Tug River White House Portsmouth E. R. Andrews D. T. Lane Robert C. Gillen Mt. Clare Otto Marmet Louisville Des Abraham Hawes- Evansville Alice Barr Gray & Moore Carmel

River Traffic Rises as Tie Business Expands Along Tennessee Routes

River traffic reports show increasing tie shipments with five local tie companies invoicing from upstream. Evansville captains seek a coal towing tug while freights slip due to rain and cool weather. Ships arrive at Cairo and Memphis with wagons and barges, and river gauges show a steady fall.

Mary Fowler Cairo Joe Fowler Evansville Kenton Tennessee Tennessee River Penguin Victor Waterloo Ala Cumberland Wilford John Archbold Buck Hornbrook Archbold Pittsburg Fred Hartweg Georgia Lee Memphis Avalon ST. Louis Lee New Orleans Vicksburg

Towboat Alice Barr Destroyed By Fire In Evansville Harbor

The towboat Alice Barr owned by James Gray and James Moore burned to the water line while moored in Evansville port early this morning. The blaze began near the stern as investigators began to determine a cause.

Commercial Tribune Evansville Ind Alice Barr James Gray James Moore

Ten Minds Needed For $34,000 Prize Contest

Nine friends lend their brains to boost each estimate in the contest. Ten participants collaborate to improve chances of winning one of 1,490 prizes totaling $34,000.

Short Talks On Advertising by Austin Bates

The article argues advertising boosts business across professions and cites a Chicago artist who promotes himself through publicity. It asserts newspapers provide cost effective reach and that advertising informs the public about a store’s stock and prices, noting quick, broad impact for a shrinking attention span.

Austin Bates Chicago

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