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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
3
In Judge Hissem's Newport court telecast of the disbarment hearing, Commonwealth’s Attorney Burkamp presented a photograph from rogues’ gallery to challenge Charles Williams. Williams admitted time served in Columbus Workhouse after initial denial, and the court canceled his bar certificate with Kendrick’s support.
At the Covington Park Association monthly meeting the group discussed donated land for a driveway and park near Nineteenth and Mary streets. Subscriptions totaled 400 dollars for the project and a library fundraiser contributed 82.50 dollars from Miss Mattie M Reynolds. City Engineer Dunn joined the Park Committee replacing Rev Father Brossart W G, and H K Lindsay resigned to move to Newport.
The Board of Education accepted the resignation of John Burke as Superintendent effective June 20, 1906. He will not seek reelection. Charges were reviewed and a ban placed on funds from out-of-town payers. Principals to report monthly out-of-town attendance. Music instruction to be discontinued. Prof. Hiram Butler recommended for appointment. Miss Emma Smith named Principal of the Ninth Street school at $1000 yearly.
After years of litigation the First National Bank of Covington and the State Board of Tax Supervisors reached a settlement. The bank had reserved 10 000 as a contingent fund to be paid to the State if the Hewitt law stood. Following a Supreme Court ruling that Hewitt is invalid the Tax Supervisors abandon taxing the fund and the State agrees to reimburse the bank for city taxes paid under Hewitt.
The dry goods firm Grote Marshall Co of Covington was declared bankrupt by Federal Judge Cochran on petition by Prints Biederman and others after an assignment to F M Tracey. Emma Franks of Covington was adjudged a bankrupt on her own petition with $3800 in mortgages on real estate and $350 in exempt furniture.
In Kenton County Court Reed versus Noble over obstructing an alley with a Latonia stable ended with a hung jury after two days of trial. Torrential rain across Kenton County damaged crops and gardens, while local notices report a funeral at Aloysius Church and a Diamond Run Mother of God picnic. Custodian John Hillman decorated the Circuit Court room with palms and five electric fans ahead of the State Bar Association meeting.
Washington postal authorities grant an additional carrier to Covington. John W. Cain is advanced from first substitute, increasing Covington staffing to twenty two carriers and two collectors of mail.
The Covington Turner Society sends H. Weber Al Krohman Fred Wahle H Knochelmann Al Sempsnott Ed Gali Mando G Brinkmann Al Wahle and A Rudke to the National Turnerfest in Indianapolis this week.
Society items report Mrs. David Massie visiting her mother in Covington from Havana Cuba. Miss Hallie Southgate of Highlands to wed Charlton Thompson. many teas and invitations in Covington and Newport. The wedding of Ada Miriam Gibbons and Charles S. Rankins held at Mrs. C Edward Dohrman’s home.
Judge A. 8. Berry grants Elizabeth Hug a divorce from John Hug and $2 weekly alimony for five children. Hug claimed Elizabeth’s prior marriage to John Weisenborn in Covington without divorce. Evidence showed her first husband is dead, prompting Hug to remarry the Dayton woman after the decree.
The Seventh District Sunday School and Missionary Convention at Covington Christian Church attracts roughly 200 attendees from across the district. Papers read are instructive and today reports from the District Manager, Secretary and committees are scheduled. Addresses by Mrs. A. M. Harrison State President Miss Southgate Junior Superintendent and State Secretary Sarah K. Yancey are planned.
George Whitman aged 38 of 145 East Ninth street was attacked last night by a fellow workman over a furnace firing dispute. He sustained head wounds and may be concussed, with mental confusion and possible fatal outcome feared.
Master Commissioner Thomas Healy sold parcels from the Fred Schu maker estate at Fourth and Patterson for 5055 dollars. Additional lots on Sixth Street to Peter Reimert fetched 1285 dollars, and at Monmouth and Sixth to George Winkler 2300 dollars. The southwest corner of Fourth and Patterson went to Charles Henglebrook for 3050 dollars, and the west side of Ward Avenue Bellevue sold to T F Beyland for 1530 dollars.
Soldiers at Ft. Thomas conducted a summer field day with Captain M. E. Saville as referee and Capt Parrott Lt Hall and H Hawkins as judges. Events included sprints hurdles jumps a one mile run sack race relay and tug of war.
The Newport Board of Council met in special session last night by mayoral call and passed resolutions on the death of Jacob Hoffman Sr. councilman from the Second Ward who died Wednesday. The council voted to attend the funeral in a body this morning. Services will be at the home on Fifth street and the body will be cremated in Cincinnati.
Newport city council plans an ordinance to abolish billboards after the C. and O. Railroad ignored the request to remove the Park Avenue viaduct display. The Law Committee handles drafting the ordinance.
The Newport Building and Loan Association announces its new slate. President William F. Lohstroh, Vice President Chris Ebert, Secretary Louis Liebener, Assistant Secretary Eugene Rick, Treasurer Fred Brehmer, and directors J. L. Schwer, Theodore Marz, Ernst Redderson, Charles Morstadt, Steve P. Hug, Jacob Braun, Dr. Charles J. Kehm, H. M. Benton, and others listed.
Martin Ross of Bellevue filed a $10,000 negligence suit in the Newport Circuit Court against the L N Railroad Company yesterday. He says a dispute at Sparta Ky over telephone use led to a beating for which the railroad is responsible.
W J Wright 71 a Campbell County pioneer died yesterday at his son in law Thomas Kelch Fr Thomas residence The funeral will be held tomorrow from Mt Pleasant avenue with interment in Alexandria cemetery.
Dayton police chief Long recovered a new pair of trousers from a man who said a small boy pawned them for a street fair ticket. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society plans an ice cream social in church parlors on June 29.
The Baptist Church at Twelve Mile was struck by lightning during a storm and burned to the ground within about thirty minutes. The two story building was reduced to ashes while wind and rain damaged orchards and several bridges in the area.
John Kreff a 25 year old supervising electrician for the scenic railroad at the Lagoon was burned and shocked taking out a transformer in the motive apparatus. He suffered the loss of two fingers and burns on hands and upper body and was unconscious for about two hours before being taken to his Bromley home.
The Newport Board of Education voted unanimously to sell the old colony building at Ninth and Columbia streets and a smaller rear building. Bids will be received at the board’s next meeting.
Sergeant at arms Joe Goldsoll named 237 assistant sergeants at the Democratic State Convention, about 100 from Cleveland, provoking protest from down state Democrats. State Chairman Garber was informed of the discontent. Conservatives object to signers of the Cincinnati anti-Bernard delegation call appearing on the list. Doorkeeper Jake Mintz warns Cleveland insurgents will be expelled from the hall while Cincinnati insurgents get preferred seating.
Special Dispatch from Wellington D describes Frank N. Patterson winning the Republican nomination over W. W. Cockley on the thirteenth ballot amid county caucuses and a protest by I. H. Griswold. Lorain Richland Ashland and Medina counties are noted with vote shifts. George Chamberlain chairs and George Hildebrand acts as secretary.
Columbus Ohio June 21 The Republican State Central Committee will meet to resolve charges and counter charges over the Lawrence County primary and the contest between the Johnson and Marting delegations. The state administration stays out of it and seeks a merit based decision by the committee. The state executive committee to direct the Herrick campaign will be large, possibly larger than last year’s fifty one members.
Ashtabula County Democratic Convention met in Ashtabula on June 21 and elected delegates to the State convention: L. E. Hoyt, C. A. Corbin, F. C. Moore, Ashtabula. B. W. Phillips, Dorset.
Closing scenes of student life mark the college commencement with alumni gathering to celebrate degrees conferred. The Ohio Wesleyan event highlights graduates, faculty, and supporters in a ceremonial send off.
Delaware Ohio June 21 Alum ni Day at Ohio Wesleyan featured class day exercises with homeroom readings and orations by students from Kent and Buffalo while Walter Gilliland of Los Angeles delivered the class oration. Trustees re elected faculty and several degrees were conferred including numerous B A B S and B L S degrees to students from Delaware Mansfield and other towns.
A large meeting of bankers from Cleveland Toledo Canton Youngstown and other cities discussed a proposed new banking law. A subcommittee will draft the draft law after counsel is secured with final approval expected before presenting to the Legislature. Small town banks fear harsh reserve requirements could hurt capital.
The article explains that stomach catarrh or dyspepsia stems from mucous membrane inflammation due to improper food and eating patterns. It notes fermentation and gas from poor meals, stresses diet regulation, and promotes Peruna as a cure for catarrh in any organ.
Unpledged delegates including C. E. Chadman and E. W. Lockwood distill support for Pattison while Ashtabula and Andover representatives are understood to align. A county ticket has been nominated.
Joseph L. Herwig longtime president of the New Orleans Stock Exchange and bank director died in New Orleans at 61 born in Port au Prince while his father was U S Consul there Andrew Onderdone a nationally known engineer and contractor died at his home in Oscawana New York aged 66 after overwork and a career spanning numerous engineering and building ventures valued in millions.
Reports from Washington indicate official circles anticipate negotiations toward an armistice between Japan and Russia. progress hinges on mutual initiative, with no public announcements before the President returns. A separate dispatch notes a large Russian air of peace, while battles on the Chinese front continue with casualties and territorial changes.
General Linevitch states in dispatches to the Emperor that Japanese forces began an offensive west of the railway at 4 am and occupied Sinlautchjouan. Further lines note Japanese retreats near Liaoyangaopeng and advances around Banlaschamyne and Siaocheoushi near Yaomalin, with positions shifting by noon.
Tokyo June 21. Dispatch from Manchuria reports Japanese forces occupying Lienhwachieh on June 18 and Yengmulintzu near Weiyuanpaomen after driving enemy from Kirin to Take Yangtzu Pass. Additional units secured hills near Shi huiwatsu and north of Yangtzu Pass. In Changtu directions, cavalry and infantry were dislodged near Shahotzu Station and hills south of Suimaotzu, with one line of hills taken northeast of Changtu on June 19. Station demolished. four Japanese casualties reported.
The St. Petersburg Town Council received the report from the All-Russian Congress of Zemstvos and Mayors. Emperor's reply read to the council drew enthusiastic reaction. Acting Mayor Reztzoff said imperial words show national representation plan soon, without class or faith. At Ufa a Deputy Governor read the Emperor's disclosure suggesting broader adoption.
Malt a Vita is advertised as a healthful cereal made from white wheat and malt extract. The copy extols its digestibility, air-dried processing, and dense nutrition, claiming it strengthens digestion, blood, brain, nerves, bone and muscle. It promises broad availability at ten cents.
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