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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1909

Page

7

Verdi Opera Trovatore at Chester Park Tonight and Tomorrow

Verdi's Il Trovatore replaces The Bohemian Girl at Chester Park this evening and tomorrow with Miss Adelaide North as Leonora prima donna. Thomas Evans Green sings Manrico, Ellen James Azucena, and Ottley Cranston Arthur Dean alternate as Count di Luna. The cast includes Miss Thornburg, Miss Louie Collier, and Henry Taylor in other roles. The Bohemian Girl resumes Thursday night and closes Saturday. Trovatore repeats Friday and Saturday amid favorable weather assurances.

Chester Park Adelaide North Leonora Faira Thomas Evans Green Miss Norwood Chester Manrico Ellen James Azucena Miss Thornburg Inez Ottley Cranston Arthur Dean Count

Honor Memory Of Early Scientist In Class At West Point

A classroom at West Point honors the memory of an early scientist. The tribute reflects on contributions to science education and a pedagogy rooted in historical context. Students engage with the legacy through a commemorative lesson and discussion.

Centennial of Ormsby Mitchel Birth Highlighted in Cincinnati Note

A 1903 reminiscence recalls the centennial of Ormsby Mitchel, founder of Cincinnati Observatory. It covers his West Point class with Robert E. Lee, his move to Cincinnati, founding the observatory, and his scientific publications, with details on sponsors, site donors, and early funding. Also mentions Mitchel family background and early career.

Ormsby McKnight Mitchel Cincinnati Xenia Greene County United States Academy West Point Judge McLean Thomas Ross Congress Robert E. Lee Mitchel Academy Europe Pennsylvania

Cincinnati Observatories and Civil War General Mitchel

An engineer associated with the Ohio Stee Caitrae road and later linked to war service rose to general in the Civil War. He died of fever in service and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery beside his wife. The Cincinnati Observatory on Mount Lookout remained under Prof J G Porter and later became a tax supported city institution.

Ohio Cincinnati Observatory Stiluli Mount.Lookout Cincinnati

Turnfest Fireworks Set for Friday Night at Chester Park

The Turners plan a Friday evening display at Chester Park after Il Trovatore to allow opera patrons to view the exhibition. Manufacturers promise a display surpassing any seen in the city with many new pieces debuting. Portraits in fire include Henry Hoefle August Herrmann and Robert Nix, plus a gigantic Turner in action on a horizontal bar. Motion pictures of the Frankfort Turnfest will also be shown Friday night.

Chester Park Chester Henry Hoefle August Herrmann Robert Nix Frankfort Germany

Bohemian Girl Impresses Chester Park Audience

The Bohemian Girl played last night at Chester Park in brighter style than Sunday. Several hundred telephone girls formed a large theater party, enhancing the atmosphere. The opera will return Thursday evening and Saturday matinee for further performances.

Chester Park Opera House

The Turners Attend Kyrl Band Concerts at the Zoo

The Turners and daily visitors enjoy Kyrl and his band performing at the Zoo with concerts held in all weather as readers savor the rich musical programs.

Turners Zoo Kyrl

Willows Lose 1 0 In Hard Fought Kentucky Game

The Willows travel to Cynthiawn Kentucky and fall 1 to 0 in a pitchers duel. Perry Linville allowed three hits for the visitors while Fowler yielded two hits for the Willows. A eighth inning Texas leaguer scoring on a runner on second produced the lone run.

Willows Cynthiawn Perry Linville Blue Grass League Fowler Texas Secord Schiol Linwood Dayton Lily Brews Dayton Norwood Lily Brews Selby Folks

Fitzsimmons Seeks Johnson Fight After Return

Robert Fitzsimmons, former world heavyweight champion, arrives in New York aboard the Minneapolis from Europe where he staged exhibition bouts. He predicts Jeffries cannot be beaten in fighting condition and expresses a desire to fight Johnson, insisting no man has taken his middleweight and lightweight titles.

New York Robert Fitzsimmons Minneapolis Europe Fitzsimmons Jeffries Johnson Fitz

Chicago Auto Club weighs repeat of West race

The Chicago Automobile Club considers repeating the major West auto race next year despite small attendance and defects in the Friday and Saturday events. President Ira M. Cobe says it is entirely probable the races will be repeated in 1910.

Chicago Chicago Automobile Club West Ira M. Cobe

Havekor Denies Buying Chicago Ground for Baseball

Milwaukee owner E Havekor says he did not buy land in Chicago for a baseball park. He claims the deal was his own real estate purchase and denies any connection to the American Association.

Havever Milwaukee Wis Chicago American Association E. Havekor Milwee Wiamwener

Sullivan Suspended Reported by Umire Owens

Milwaukee reports on June 21 describe Louisville infielder Sullivan being suspended amid a developing baseball incident. The brief item notes initial details from sports writer Owens with no further names or outcomes provided.

Louisville Owens Milwaukee Wis Sutor

The Hustler at Lagoon Opens Week of Vaudeville Fun

The New York Musical Comedy company began its Lagoon engagement with The Hustler a two act musical farce. Rain failed to dampen the performance as Marie Barry Edith Fabbrinth and Bradley drew praise for solos and specialties. A dual sketch by Charles and Marie Heclow entertained between acts. Special ladies matinees are planned Tuesday and Thursday with free park admission for women and children on afternoons except Sundays and holidays.

New York the Lagoon Marie "Barry Edith Fabbrinth Bradley Charles Marie Heclow

Cincinnati Views From the Queen and Princess to Coney Island

The ten mile daily steamer ride from Broadway to Coney Island showcases the Cincinnati panorama. Kentucky hills and the Miami valley frame a scenic rural approach as the Queen and Princess carry visitors on regular trips. Turnfest visitors seek this out-of-town experience to see the city’s most alluring countryside view.

Coney Island Broadway Cincinnati Kentucky Hills Miami Middle States Coney

St John’s Sunday School Picnic At The Lagoon

The Covington St John’s Sunday school holds its annual outing today at the Lagoon. Teachers and parents accompany the children by special cars. a suitable program is arranged and Sunday school members have free admission to most amusements for a joyful day.

St. John's Sunday School Covington Lagoon

May De Sousa to Star in New Musical Comedy

Miss May De Sousa daughter of a Chicago police detective will star next season in a new musical comedy written by Victor Herbert and Harry B. Smith for Klaw and Erlanger. She recently returned after several successful seasons abroad.

New York Miss May de Sousa Chicago Klaw Erlanger Victor Herbert Harry B. Smith

Sembrich Bids Berlin Farewell as Rocina in Seville

Mme Marcella Sembrich gave a farewell performance on the Berlin stage today as Rocina in The Barber of Seville. She received an exceptional ovation, with the audience calling her name thirty times before the curtain. Flowers showered from the wings and she tossed blossoms into the crowd. Between acts she sang Johann Strauss Spring Song and other pieces, receiving enthusiastic encores, before concluding with a Polish song accompanied by her own piano.

Mme. Sembrich Berlin Mme Marcella Sembrich Rocina

Sullivan Infielder Suspended by League President

Louisville American Association infielder Sullivan received a three day suspension from President O'Brien after delaying the game in St Paul yesterday and using improper language on the field. The action followed a report by Umpire Owens.

Rich New York Girl Joins English Suffrage Campaign

Inez Milholland daughter of New York capitalist John E Milholland plans to campaign for English suffragists. She is currently en route to the British Isles and says she will speak at numerous meetings, visiting many English cities this summer.

Inez Milholland New York John E. Milholland Miss Milholland High Seas British Isles England

Weston Arrives at Midlake Station After Overnight Ride

Howard Pay son Weston left Ogden at 1:00 am and reached Midlake, a small station on the trestle over the Great Salt Lake, at 1:45 pm after a 37.5 mile westward journey from Ogden.

Ogden Utah Howard Payson Weston Midlake Great Salt Lake

Johnson to Box Tory Ross in Pittsburg June 30

New York June 21 A six round heavyweight bout has been set between Jack Johnson and Tory Ross to be held at the Duquesne Gardens in Pittsburg on June 30.

New York Jack Johnson Tory “Ross Pittsburg Duquesne Gardens

Covington Health Board and City Council Clash Over Ordinance

Covington council and the health board clashed over an ordinance on married guides and related matters. The council passed the ordinance after a tie vote, with several members voting against. Other actions included director approvals for the Newport and Covington Bridge Co and tax refund measures for former Central Goving farm residents.

Walter Cleary Covington City John E.i Shepard Whith Council of the Health Board Atonig Shepard Sopinis Rm Rogers Taylor, Knott, Besterman and Decker

Covington Y M C A Officers Lead Subscriptions Drive Banquet

Richard P Ernst presided at a banquet honoring teams chosen to run the subscription drive for funds for the Railroad Y M C A building at Seventeenth street and Madison avenue. S. L. Thomas of Richmond outlined the solicitors' plan. Ernst and E. P. Goodwin lead with ten captains each directing ten men. The campaign ends next Monday night.

Richard P Ernst Seventeenth Street Madison Avenue S. L. Thomas Richmond Ernst E. P. Goodwin

Exhibition Scores From Johns Town and Altoona

In Johns town Pennsylvania on June 21 Brooklyn defeated Johnstown 3 to 0 in a National League exhibition. In Altoona Pennsylvania on June 21 New York beat Altoona 7 to 2 in another National League exhibition.

Johnstown Brooklyn Altoona New York

Capablanca and Marshall draw in twenty six moves again

New York June 21 The eight game match between Jose Capablanca of Cuba and Frank J Marshall ends in a draw after twenty six moves. It remains Capablanca seven wins to Marshall one.

New York Jose R. Capablanca Cuba Frank J. Marshall

Newport Covington Bridges board takes charge of structure

Jacob Buchert presides over the newly formed Newport and Covington Bridges board with Joseph Roch as secretary and treasurer and Monte Myers John Hearn George Buschmiller and John Hogan as collectors. Detectives study Bud Smith in Lexington for possible ties to three Covington robberies. Funeral services announced for David Cree at Shinkle M E church. he died at 72 from a hip fracture two years after an accident. William Callahan dies at 54 at his West Fifth Street home. funeral plans pending. City treasurer H W Percival notes taxes with penalties due by June 30 and street assessments on Wallace St Louis Madison Howell Willow Broad William Eighteenth and Sterrett avenue due.

Newport and Covington Bridges Company Jacob Buchert Joseph Roch Monte Myers John Hearn George Buschmiller John Hogan Newport Luella Sullivan John Sullivan Atherton Gray Covington William Sandford Lexington Bud Smith Smith James Higgins Emma M. Hamilton Havey Walker David Cree Nineteenth Garrard Streets M. E John B. Williams William Callahan West Fifth Street Wallace St. Louis Madison Howell Willow Broad William Eighteenth Sterrett Avenue H. W. Percival

Lundgren Sold to Kansas City by Toronto Club

Toronto announces the release of pitcher Carl Lundgren formerly of the Chicago Cubs to the Kansas City team in the American association. The move was disclosed in Toronto Ontario on June 1.

Chicago Toronto Ont Toronto Baseball Club Carl Lundgren Chicago Cubs Kansas City

Jersey Kilts Bustle and a Grecian Bend Fashion Talk

A fashion feature notes the Longchamps gown as a forerunner of the bustle jersey and Grecian bend styles. It argues for hip emphasis and the return of the 19 inch waist, predicting a shift from extreme slenderness to curvier silhouettes praised by designers and hygienists.

Kenton Court Notes

Hattie Fuhr was granted a divorce from William E. Fuhr yesterday. Judgments and orders of sale were issued in multiple cases including Daniel Trapp vs Hannah Gill and others, Virginia Shipps vs Laura Shipps, and Jeremiah Driscoll and others vs Margaret Driscoll and others. Maggie Lucas denies a warrant for James M. Dial arrest on embezzlement charges.

Hattie Fuhr William E. Fuhr Firth and Johnson Streets Daniel Trapp Hannah Gill Highland Pike Virginia Shipps Laura Shipps Oak Street Ludlow Jeremiah Driscoll Margaret Driscoll Maggie Lucas James M. Dial Dial

Beloved Pastor to Farewell From St An Catholic Church

Members of St An Catholic Church West Covington announce a formal farewell for Father Libsie De Waspenasre who will leave Wednesday to assume a pastorate in Lexington Kentucky. During four years at St An he built a new schoolhouse improved the church and organized a choral society. He fostered liberal school policies physical culture and outdoor exercise and his removal grieves the parishioners who plan a farewell reception arranged by Dr William Healy.

Sing. Sing Musqueer New. York Indianapolis Chicago Senta. Barbara Cal California Harrisburg Indianapolis Motor Speedway Alton Ill Amarillo Tex Johnstown N. Y Automobile Club Lakeside Boat Club Augusta Royal Automobile Club of England Brooklands Herrera Columbus Salvation Army and Volunteers of America St. An Catholic West Covington This Wistrich Sevcouparea St. Anh’s Lexington Cngregation William Healy

Fort Mitchell Becomes Sixth Class Town

The Commercial Tribune reports Fort Mitchell was officially created yesterday as a sixth class town by charter from Circuit Judge Harbeson of Covington. Twenty one residents along the Lewisburg car line signed the petition and the judge appointed trustees J A Brownfield William Reilly A G Sim rall sa P Colvie and F D VanWinkle with EB M Gumpf as police judge Albert Marquamarshal and Philip Queal as assessor.

Commercial Tribune Fort Mitchell Harbeson Covington Lewisburg William Reilly A. G. Simrall Sa P. Colvie F. D. VanWin

Kenton County Fiscal Court Takes No Action Meeting

Kenton county fiscal court met in Independence yesterday and took no action on proposals for a new county courthouse and a county high school to be located in Independence. The matters will be considered by the incoming county commissioners. County Clerk Yates asked for filing cases for records in Covington. County Attorney Tracy said it is Covington’s duty to furnish them.

Kenton County Fiscal Court Independence Yates Covington Tracy

Judge Stephens Files Candidacy for Re election

County Judge H P Stephens confirmed he will run again for county judge and no other office. The announcement ends retirement rumors that swirled during the Democratic campaign and is welcomed by Republicans who expect a strong candidacy in the county.

H. P. Stephens Judge Stephens

Good Roads Talk Set for Independence July 3

Kenton County Good Roads association met in Independence to plan a Washington soil department attache lecture on good roads. The illustrated talk will be July 3 in Independence and again that night in Bird's hall Latonia. Magistrate W H R Wheeler spoke to the group.

Kenton County Good Roads Association Independence Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C Bird's Hall Latonia W. H. R. Wreeler

Promoters Raise Over 5000 in Stock Subscriptions

Over five thousand dollars in stock subscriptions were secured by the promoters of the Lexington, Louisville and Maysville Traction Company at an open meeting in Independence. W T Blackburn, president, presided and James Blackburn of Franklin Ohio spoke on benefits from the Louisville to Maysville line through Kenton County.

Lexington, Louisville

Property Transfers Include Crescent Springs Lot and Erlanger Road Acreage

John P Heins and Sophia Brinkman transfer to Katherine A Givens as of the west side of Holman Street. John and Mollie Oppal transfer to der Clutterbuck Lot 22 Block 17 Crescent Springs subdivision. Robert and Susan Beker convey two acres on Erlanger Road to Martha Souther.

John P. Heins Sophia Brinkman Katherine A. Givens Holman Street John Mollie Oppal der. Clutterbuck Crescent Springs Improvement Company Robert Susan Beker Martha Souther Erlanger Road

Latonia man jailed for concealed weapon offense

James Hill was fined fifty dollars and sentenced to thirty days in jail by Police Judge Carlton for carrying concealed weapons. The defendant’s residence was listed as unknown.

James Hill Carlton

Payne denies quitting sheriff race in Campbell county

James Payne former Newport official and longtime Republican worker says he remains in the sheriff nomination race despite rumors his withdrawal. Joe Dietz and Fréd Koustmer also vie for the ticket. party executives have not acted on any slate.

James Payne Newport Republican Party Campbell County Sheriff Counseilman Joe Dietz Fréd Koustmer Soace Executive Committee

Stevens Draws Fine in Campbell Circuit Court

Judge Yungblut presided in Alexandria over the Stevens case in which J. O. Stevens pleaded guilty to a lesser offense for shooting at his brother in law William Smeltz. He was fined 25 dollars plus court costs. Jury commissioners J. J. Wright Fred Rachford and C. Gosney were appointed for the year. The Alexandria session neared end with Newport court to resume tomorrow. Herzog was arraigned on a writ of lunacy and adjudged.

Yungblut Campbell Circuit Court Alexandria J. O. Stevens William Smeltz Commonwealth Stevens J. J. Wright Fred Rachford Gosney Newport William Herzog

Effort to Contest Café Trial Highlights Defense Counsel

A fragmented report notes counsel’s bid to contest the cafe case before the jury. It points to arguments portraying Herzog-Peas as dangerous as the trial proceeds.

Attorneys Protest Tax Limitation, June 30 Extension Granted

Campbell county lawyers argue delinquent taxes cannot be collected beyond five years while Collector Andersen cites no statutory limit. After meeting with collectors, attorneys representing property owners receive until June 30 for further study of state law on delinquent taxes.

Campbell County Andersen Anderson

Report of DeMoss arrest in Amelia unsettles Campbell county

Residents in Melbourne and Campbell county were excited by a rumor that John DeMoss, who killed Louis Filhardt, was arrested in Amelia Ohio. Authorities could not verify the report by late night. Magistrate Quehl spoke by long distance with an Amelia officer, but the description did not match DeMoss.

Melbourne Campbell County John DeMoss Louis Filhardt Amelia Campbel Quehl Highlands DeMoss

Manual Training Adopted in Newport Schools

The Newport board of education approved a manual training program for public schools. They elected R. L. Covell from Middletown as supervisor for Newport, with a salary of 1200 dollars. The decision came by unanimous vote following committee recommendations.

Newport Public Schools Board of Education R. L. Covell Middletown Newport

Newport News Notes Highlight Local Meetings and Obituaries

Esther Temple initiations and officer elections in Newport tonight. Educational talk by Ellsworth Regenstein at Kentucky State Educational Association session opening at Estill Springs. Rev Homer Noble accepts charge at Newport First Presbyterian Church succeeding Rev Whitehead. Engagement announced for Rosalia O Shaughnessy and Samuel Bates of Memphis. Bellevue sewing class outing planned at Ludlow Lagoon. St Joseph's Alumni banquet at Altamont hotel with Frank Ostendorp master of ceremonies. Funerals for George Beyer and William McNamara noted with local dignitaries attending.

Esther Temple Pythian Sisters Newport K. of Pnall Ellsworth Regenstein Newport Public Schools Kentucky State Educational Association Estill Springs Regenstein Kentucky Homer M. Noble Lane Seminary First Presbyterian Church Whitehead Wellsville, O Peter O’shaughnessy Upper York Street Rosalia O’shaughnessy Samuel O. Bates Memphis Peoria Lora Lindsey Lydia Casey Seattle George Beyer Aliie Beyer Speers Hospital Corpus Christi Church Evergreen Cemetery Newport Camp United Spanish War Veterans William McNamara Michael McNamara Church of the Immaculate Conception Order of Hibernians John Barton William Cain Thomas Fitzsimmons Michael Beckstein Thomas Flannery John Flynn Joseph Conlan Robert

Bellevue fines case appeal in Campbell County Court

The Union Idight Heat and Power company appealed a $50 Bellevue police court fine for allegedly supplying gas and electricity without a license. An order sought to appoint a special judge to hear the case, with Judge Yungblut recusing himself. The Girty estate action includes sale of land near Fort Thomas. City suits seek delinquent taxes from Koehler, White, and Mauget. Decree granted in Harris v Harris with restoration of maiden name Stella Secrist. Joe Maynard pleads guilty to fare dispute on a Newport street car. costs assessed.

Union Idight, Heat and Power Company Bellevue Circuit Court Bardo Willson Martin J. Girty Mary Ellen Cronin Yungblut Girty Fort Thomas Baker Gus Koehler John White Marie Mauget Lilian Stella Harris Joseph Harris

Newport Real Estate Ledger Item

A fragment notes Harris and Lucille Coffin with husband John Ss in a Newport real estate context. The unreadable text suggests a property transfer or listing involving a local company.

Lotta Harris Lucillee Coffin John Fe Ee Company

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