Court clash over jurisdiction and political influence
In Cincinnati a clash between Assistant Attorney General Todd and Judge Rufus B. Smith led to threats of contempt as Todd argued against the Superior Court’s power in a debenture case. The dispute centered on injunctive authority and the propriety of using court rooms to favor political aims, with sharp exchanges and warnings to stay within the case questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Smith
Todd
Attorney General's Office
Superior Court
Rufus B. Smith
Everhard
United States Investment Company
Cameron
Smith
Common Pleas Court
Ohio
Mr. Todd
Constitutional Court
Court of Chancery
Eee
Superior Court of
Cincinnati
Odd
Court of Equity
Bentley Matthews
Louis J. Dolle
Debenture Company
Mr. Matthews
J. Matthews
Tyl. Todd
Court of Justice
Cincinnati's 1901 Civic Improvements and Mill Creek Plan
The 1900 annual report of Chief Engineer Stanley outlines major Cincinnati projects for 1901 and ongoing works totaling about $600,000. Key items include Spring Grove Avenue expansion, Eastern Avenue asphalt paving, Reading Road improvements, and viaducts on Harrison and Grandin roads. Sewerage focus centers on Bloody Run, Riverside, Price Hill and Mill Creek intercepting sewer plans to curb pollution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Department
Board of Public Service
Spring Grove Avenue
Mill Creek
Eastern Avenue
Reading Road
Broadway
Avondale
Mt. Auburn
Harrison Avenue
Bloody Run
Riverside
Price Hill
West
Special Train Sunday From Louisville Return Fare
A 1.25 round trip special train via L and N from Louisville runs Sunday. The offer covers one fare for travel to the destination and back on the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. R
Committees Named for City Children's Home Game
Preliminaries of the ball game set for July 27 at the park will pit reporters and City Hall employees as teams. Ed Anthony, chairman, announces Citizens and Chamber of Commerce committees to boost the fundraiser for the Children's Home with key local figures and officials listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball Park
City Hall
Ed Anthony
Chiren
Citizens’ Committee
E. H. Anthony
Wilbur H. Murray
Broadway
M. J. Freiberg
Nicholas Longworth
First National
Michael Mullen
Bob
O’brien
Clancy and Mott Shooting Case Developments
John Clancy, shot by W. C. Mott after clashing over Mott’s wife, has recovered enough to leave hospital. He was moved to Central Police Station on a disorderly conduct charge and released on bond. Mott, hurt in the same incident, remains in danger but is reported improving. bond battles and habeas proceedings followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clancy
W. C. Mott
Mott
Central Police
Piste Mott
Clancy
Joe Lueders
McNeill Agay
Esday
Ten year old boy drowned at Millcreek pond
Fred Cramer ten years old of 931 Poplar street drowned in Millcreek Bottoms duck pond at the foot of Kenyon avenue while swimming with a log. He lost his hold as the log turned and panicked others fled. Elijah Bell, a colored boy, remained and recovered the body, taken to the Morgue by order of Coroner Schwab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cramer
Poplar Street
Millcreek Bottoms
Kenyon Avenue
Schwab
Divorce Petitions Progress Amid Alleged Abuse and Support Struggles
Artie R Kellermann alleges her husband threatened her with a baseball bat and twice vowed to kill her around five years ago. She cites rent and fuel nonpayment forcing separation on Peankssmog Day 1896 and seeks alimony restoration to Walls. Liston Crueitt seeks divorce from Belle Crueitt for willful avoidance after an August marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie R. Kellermann
Walls
Liston Crueitt
Belle Crueitt
Hyde Park Water Inquiry Proposed by Board
Mr Weil introduced a resolution in the Board of Public Service calling for an investigation into Hyde Park water usage and recent main extensions. The plan requests a data report on the water contract while the village pays city rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weil
Board of Public Service
Hyde Park
Use of Markets for Public Meetings Granted
Board of Public Service grants use of Sixth Wade and Sabedees houses for the International Convention of the Society of Christian Endeavor sessions from to inclusive and permits overflow meetings in Washington Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Melish
the Society of Christian Endeavor
Board of Public Service
Washington Park
Carpenter Falls Twenty Feet In Cincinnati Accident
Joseph Langland a carpenter living at 633 Carlisle 2 Peer was seriously injured yesterday at a Cincinnati Abattoir Company building. He fell twenty feet and injured his spine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Langland
Carlisle 2
Peer
Cincinnati
Gasoline Engine Explosion Sparks Factory Fire
A gasoline engine at Husspene tneads a u factory on rifle avenue started a fire causing several hundred dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Husspene
Ruifle Avenue
Theatres
Monument Erected For Colonel Egbert At Malinta Trench Site
A 1908 Army and Navy Journal note describes a monument marking the spot where Colonel Harry J. Egbert fell near Malinta Philippines in March 1899. The monument features a large captured ordnance gun with four thirteen inch shells, a white cemented base, and a brass inscription honoring Egbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and Navy Journal
Egbert
Malinta
P. I
Harry Ja Egbert
U. S. Army
U. Vols
U. S. Infantry
Manila Times
Thomas
University of Pennsylvania
Kulp Sergen
Kulp Isle
Bering
Cruse
Arsenal Mochens
Q. M. Oor
Kulp
Manila
Manila Public Library
J Stacy Hill Hosts Shirt Waist Party At Rose Hill
J Stacy Hill entertained twenty one Fall Festival members at Rose Hill Avon dale with a shirt waist party. Prizes were teased for loudest waist with Mayor Julius Fleischmann arriving in a crisp white waist. Notable outfits included John L Shuff in lavender and D C Shearg in a Japanese design while Carew wore a red white and blue waist and J Stacy Hill showcased a crimson waist with a diamond accessory. Additional attendees included George H Ingalls E S Butler Jr Charles A Hinsch and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Stacy Hill
Rose Hill
Avondale
Julius Fleischmann
Fleischmann
John L. Shuff
Kentucky
D. C. Shearg
Carew
R. Moe
H. EF. Hall
George H. Ingalls
E.8. Butler, Jr
Charles A. Hinsch
We Nixon
B. Braunstein
B. Deppe
Geo. A. Blair
Eas
L. Manse
H. L,rdon
Ww. Harrison
Seward Heidlebach
Local firm seeks city pumping contract for western station
Walter Laidlaw, VP of Laidlaw-Dunn-Gordon, writes to the Water Works board arguing the western pumping station contract should be given to the local coal company. He cites strong finances, trusted performance, and adequate shop facilities and notes the bid is $1,000 higher than Holly Company’s, urging a home-link award. The matter was referred to the committee of the whole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Laidlaw
Laidlaw-Dunn-Gordon Company
Board of Commissioners of the Water Works
Coal Company
Bny
Cincinnati
Funeral for Billy Tiernon Today at Holy Family Church
The funeral of William Tiernon Central Passenger Agent of the Big Four who died Thursday will be held at 9 this morning at the Church of the Holy Family Price Hill. Active pallbearers are Big Four employees John Irvine Chuaders Doyle and C L Horsebearers will be St Josephs Men's Society Adam B Wilson J Buddeke John and Edwin A Fauckworth Club Johagerty A Fay George McCusker Peter J Con for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tiernon
Big Four
Church of the Holy Family
Price Hill
A. Fay
Que George McCusker
Peter J. Confor
Cab Driver Missing As Child Hurt. Wife Appeals Public
Sam Guétin, a cab driver living at 1319 Clay Street, is missing. His wife pleads publicly for his return, believing he would come home if he knew the child's dangerous condition. The piece records a distressed appeal at police headquarters amid a stray ad вставка.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Guétin
Clay Street
Arte “Tre
Suits Over Cincinnati Street Railway Damages
Two separate actions ask courts to determine liability for damages totaling 11 000 and 10 000 against the Cincinnati Street Railway Company and related parties. Plaintiff Edwin A Foster claims permanent injuries from a July 22 1900 Westwood car collision. The Malone estate seeks 10 000 after Catherine Malone died eight days after an injury at the Perdleton car barn from a car backing up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Street Railway Company
Wm. Matlack
Eewin A. Foster
Westwood
Matlack
Foster
Traction Cae 4
Catherine Malone
Perdleton
Big Four Manager Tours Cincinnati Northern Railroad
General Manager Charles Schaff of the Big Four Road conducts a full inspection trip of the Cincinnati Northern Railroad with General Superintendent J B Flanders and Chief Engineer W D Williams. He will report to President Ingalls and an announcement is expected that the Big Four will operate the Cincinnati Northern. Litigation over the line with Vanderbills has been settled and the Big Four will gain a Toledo Detroit link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schaff
Big Four
Cincinnati Northern Railroad
J. B. Flanders
Engoer W. D. Williams
Cincinnati Northern
Schaff
Ingalls
Parepasse
Vanderills
Toledo
Troit
Traction Crash Victim Dies. Inquest Scheduled
Michael Dacey aged 84 of 816 East Seventh Street died yesterday at Good Samaritan Hospital from injuries suffered last Sunday in a traction car crash at Glendale. He began crossing the track unaware of an approach car on the Millcreek Valley line. Coroner Schwab will hold an inquest this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Dacey
East Seventh Street
Good Samaritan Hospital
Glendale
Millcreek Valley
Schwab
Cincinnians Registered at Ohio Building in Buffalo Visit
Special Despatch lists registered Cinci residents at the Ohio Building in Buffalo on Wednesday and Thursday. Names include Mrs Richard V. Joh, Joseph Mueller, Frank H. Burdick, E Evans, Mr and Mrs W R Goodall, Mrs Otis H Fisk, Ata Huppuch, M A Bender, Clementine Bender, F F Woodall, H Martin Gray, Meta J Pol, Mr and Mrs A Hahn, Beatha Ceetegau Hutchinson, EB 5arles H Arthur A Grafur, and Mrs R and Olive F Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Buffalo
N. Y
Ohio Building
Richard V. Joh
Joseph Mueller
Frank H. Burdick
E. Evans
W. R. Goodall
Otis H. Fisk
Ata Huppuch
M. A. Bender
Clementine Bender
F. F Woodall
H. Martin Gray
H Creen
Meta J. Pol
Mrs
A. Hahn Beatha Ceetegauutchinson
H Arthur A. Grafur
Mra. R
Olive F. Marshall
Industrial accident Claims Life of Fay & Egan Worker
Theodore Hageman died at his home on 219 Mill Street two weeks after an on site accident at the Fay and Egan plant. He was assisting a machine when a piece of iron flew free and struck him, causing fatal injuries. Coroner Schwab conducted an inquest yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay & Egan Company
Theodore Hageman
Mill Street
Hageman
Schwab
Administrator Removed in Kotte Estate Case
Judge Ferris ordered removal of Louis Kotte as administrator for failure to account for $10 life insurance claimed to belong to the estate of Catherine Kotte. Mrs. Kotte was widow of Cincinnati’s pioneer brewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Kotte
Ferris
Louis Kotte
Hood's Sarsaparilla Restores Vitality and Energy
Advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla restores vitality and energy by renewing blood flow and strengthening the body. It emphasizes improved health and restored vigor for those feeling weak or fatigued.
Society Notice Essayist P J Cadwalader A Southern Trip
Society note announces a literary club event with essayist P. J. Cadwalader presenting A Southern Trip. Sunes 4 B. Mackoy serves as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literary Club
P. J. Cadwalader
Infants Body Found in Vault Linked to Two Women
The body of a six month old infant was found in a vault behind 1121 Main street. Louisa Kemmen admitted disposing of the body to Coroner Schwab, naming Anna L. Oertel as the mother who allegedly hid the child born dead last Sunday. Oertel testified she did not know the father and helped conceal the death. Kemmen is detained awaiting the Coroner's verdict and may be released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Louisa Kemmen
Schwab
Anna L. Oertel
Clay Street
Oertel
Kemmen
Pan American Ticket Office Heads to Fourth Street
Partial OCR reads Pan American Today and Tomorrow with a price around 11.26 and a reference to a ticket office at 1 West Fourth. The readable text suggests a transit or travel notice or timetable item from the Pan American line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elif U Ale
Eri P
Fortunate Irish Heirs to Be Notified of Will
Frank Fox acts as executor of Hugh Campbell's estate and will inform heirs and legatees in Ireland of their fortune. The heirs reportedly live in humble circumstances and their identities must be ascertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fox
Yan Ee
Hugh Campbell
Ireland
Crary
At Home Treatments by Dr Rothenberg and Mrs Farrell
The note lists scalp care methods including shampooing, reclint chairs, filtered water and sterilized brushes. It mentions Mrs Farrell and Mrs Feli, with addresses in Lancaster and Neave Building, and references to diplomas from Boston and Chicago schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pigaier Rices
Feli
Dermato
Neave Building
Boston
Chicago
Stops Diarrhea and Cramps With Angostura Bitters Claim
An advertisement touts Dr Siegert s Genuine Imported Angostura Bitters as a remedy for stops diarrhea and stomach cramps. It also promotes the Home Steam Laundry at 45 Arcade for cleaning services.
Lanier and Miss Daniels Mentioned in Danville Notice
Fragmentary line from a Danville notice mentions Mr. Il T Lanier and Miss Mary Daniels in connection with a dated event. The readable portion names Danville and Henry Arne city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No Lanier
Eos
Antanville
Henry Arnecity
Mary Danier
Il. T. Lanier
Danville
Dividend Declared and Transfer Close at Orazene
Cincinnati Ohio June 18 1901 directors declare regular quarterly dividend of preferred stock payable after July 15 transfers closed from July 1 to July 15 inclusive D B Gamble Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Orazene
D. B. Gamble
Sec’y
Dividend Declared by Hooven Owens Rentschler on Preferred Shares
The Hooven Owens Rentschler Company board declares a 1 percent dividend on preferred shares to be made July 1, 1901. Transfer books close from June 2 to July 4, 1901, per secretary C. O. Richter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooven, Owens, Rentschlier Company
C. 0. Richter
Dividend Declaration Notice for Cincinnati Tobacco Stock
A notice from secretary Frank F. Albers dated June 11 announces a dividend of one and one quarter percent on the Cincinnati Tobacco stock for the year. Payable July 1, records close July 6 at noon, transfer books reopen July 16 morning. no dividends on scrip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Tobacco
Frank F. Albers
Cincinnati
Sealed Proposals Sought For School Supplies in Cincinnati
Sealed proposals for supplying and delivering school materials to the City Building are due by noon Friday July 19 1901 at the Clerk Board of Education Cincinnati Ohio. Separate bids required for each item with identical envelopes and seals. Chairman SHN Grimm Jr notes the board reserves right to reject any bid and invites bids on any or all listed articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Cincinnati
Boars i
Grimm, JR
Glendale Village School District Sealed Bond Proposals Notice
The Glendale Village School District in Hamilton County Ohio invites sealed proposals for the sale of two thousand dollars in bonds. Bids due by July 1 at noon, bids unconditionally, with certified check, payable to the Glendale Board of Education. Bonds are two thousand dollars total, dated to be issued August 1 1926, bearing interest payable February 1 and August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prerd
I. Ah
Hs Ae
Board of Education
Glendale Village
Hamilton County
Ohio
Glendale
Yates My
AF Oats Valley National Bank
Neimati
Ae Ee
Rew Schoolhouten
Eeeere Oe
Qutheorite
Ieee Mars
Hendase
Suseiet
George 8. Woodward
Cincinnati Sealed Bids for Bridge Repair Bonds
Sealed proposals due June 26 1901 at noon at the City of Cincinnati Public Service office for fifty thousand dollars in three and one half percent bridge repair and reconstruction bonds. Bonds dated April 1 1901 redeemable 1911 or later, payable 1921, sold at par with accrued interest, bids must include bid count and total payment, accompany five percent certified check, forms required, right to reject bids reserved. Robert Allison president George F Holmes clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Aid of Public Service
Cincinnati
Ohio
Board of Administration
Board ‘P Public Service
American Echange National Bank
New York City
American Exchange National Bank
Board of Public Service
Card of Public Service
Robert Allison
George F. Holmes
Oakley Seeks Bids for Sherman Avenue Bonds
The Village of Oakley Ohio invites sealed bids by July 9 1901 for ten bonds of 2457 100 dollars each bearing 4 percent interest with annual coupons. Bonds payable at Franklin Bank Cincinnati will be issued in anticipation of assessments under ordinance No A106 and may be reduced if cash payments are made. Bids must be sealed and labeled Bids for Sherman Avenue bonds with right to reject any bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakley
Franklin Bank
Cincinnati
Sherman Avenue
William Wersel
Kent
Brazee Street
William Worsel
Bonds for Oakley Village Sealed Bid Sale July 1901
Sealed bids for ten Oakley village bonds to be issued in anticipation of assessments. Bonds payable July 1 1901 with 4 percent interest, maturing in 1 10 years, each at 22.20 dollars. Principal and interest payable at the Franklin Bank Cincinnati. Bids due noon July 1901 at the B&O station.
Coal Sealed Proposals for Schoolhouse Fuel
Sealed proposals will be received at the office of Clerk, Board of Education, Cincinnati Ohio until noon Monday July 1 for furnishing and delivering coal to various schoolhouses. Bids on blank forms must include all bidders and a 30 percent guaranty. The board may reject any or all bids. George Friedlein, Chairman Committee on Fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Ucation
Cincinnati
Ohio
o’Glock
E Board
George Friedlein
Shinn Estate Names Executor In Ohio Probate
The bo ak has been appointed executor of the last will and ment of Lee B. Shinn, late of Coun County, Ohio. Thomas H. Shinn. H. J. Buntin, Attorney. Dated June 15, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah J. Pearce
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Ohio
Thomas C. Pearce
Henry Pearce, JR
A. C. Shattuck
Johnston Building
CRD
Frederick W. Lampmann
Christina Kampmann
Fulton & Woost
Caeae
Qualia
George W. Oa
Cesena H
Ada Wessling
Shattuck
Probate Court
Edwin 5. Smernen
Butterfield
Clemmer
J. H. Clemmer
Serer
Bo Ak
Lee B. Shinn
Coun
Thomas H. Shinn
H. J.“Buntin
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Matthews
Ottawa
Mr. Matews
Grandin Road
Mt. Tusculum
Crawfish Valley
Delta Avenue
Little Miami Rivers
Traction Company
Duck Creek
Walnut Hills
Corryville
Cliffton
Camp Washington
Cumminslie
Fairmount
Banktreet
Gest Street
Weer Mann
Green
Forthcom
Louisville
Duck Pond
Fred Kramer
Kellermann
Hyde Park Water
The
Christian Endeavorers
Carpenter
Ft. Thomas
the Western Furniture CO
Fifth St
Ch&d
Denver
Lorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Glenwood Springs
Rani
St. Louis
Fourth and Vine Sts
Second ST
Linwood
J. W. Scott
Geo. N. Stone
Annie Walker
Ey Aes Rae
R. J. Patton CO
R. J. Patton Go
East Fourth Street
Race St
Banssoh & Oer Osu
Joe
Laidlaw-Dunn
Gordon Plant
Billy Thernon
Street Car Company
Cincinnati Northern Road
Hood
DR. S. Rothenberg Lancaster Building
Mrs. Farrell
Burke
Ellen
M. D. Burke
Kennedy
Ont
Piting Vate
Ramer
Frederick Senevements
Gooch
Kemper Lane
Charles Gooch
McLaughlin Clara B
Aeiae
E. O. Voneray
Cea
Michie Bros
West Fourth Street
Geo. A. Wiltsee
John F. Wiltsee
Tel
6Th St
James K. Stewart
Dandinkins
NCE
Southern Buggy Company
Frederick Closs
Southern Bugey Company
Closs & Luebedprt
Pickering Building
Incinnati
Procter & Gamble Company
Frank G. Tullidge & CO
Old Windsor
Frank G. Tul Rette Fonot Odom
Lange Idge & CO
C. S
Luhrig Coal Mines
S. E. Cor
Fourth and Vine
Covington
City of
General Council
J. T. von Hoene
City OF Cin
Cinnati, U
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