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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1900
Page
12
An employee of the Cincinnati Cooperage Company, John O Conner, was killed after a Big Four switch engine struck him near Ledameville. He tried to leap onto the cow catcher but grabbed a flagstaff and endured fatal chest injuries as the train continued several miles before stopping. The engineer was unaware of the accident at the time.
A man named O Connor, 55, died after grabbing an engine at Sedamsville Station and being dragged along the flagstaff. Patrolmen Todd and Cody flagged the engine to stop, but he perished almost immediately after reaching the ground. Coroner Schwab ordered the body sent to the Morgue. the Riverside resident lived on Mississippi Avenue.
Felix Prager, 18, of 2840 May Street and a bookkeeper at Hille & Bauer's metal shop, forged checks to cover race losses. He admitted the forgery after presenting an $84 check at Western German Bank and was arrested by Patrolman Wimsey. He hopes to avoid prosecution due to his relation to a firm member.
The last dividend of 14 percent for Fidelity National Bank creditors will be paid next week in Room 11 at the Masonic Temple Building on June 26 to 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Receivers' certificates must be presented for settlement. The payout closes the infamous bank crash and the imprisonment of President E. L. Harper.
A painting by former pupil H. F. Farny was presented to Principal George W. Harper as he retires from Woodward High. Teachers and pupils sent testimonials, with Thursday’s graduation class giving a Dutch table and vase and today an album with a loving cup. The album bears the names of many former students.
Subtreasury official Bosworth received $50,000 in quarters and half dollars at the Philadelphia Mint to be distributed across Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. The shipment, expected to last about ten days, accompanies new gold certificates valued at $1,000,000.
Wm. R. Morton a Phoenix Exchange broker from Newport vanished after 6 pm Wednesday after settling with Phoenix Grain and Stock Exchange in Burnet House. His mother and sister fear for his safety as inquiries reveal no trace, with his revolver missing and bank box emptied.
Royal Baking Powder Company advertises its product in New York at 100 William Street. The copy highlights the powder as a pure anise free leavening agent for baking and mentions its use by bakers nationwide.
The Duckworth Club plans a July 21 outing at the Lagoon. Colonel Dan Dalton leads a committee eager to make the day the season’s banner event with a major fireworks display and a night of bright illumination from incandescent lights and Chinese lanterns on every tree.
Assessor Bernard Kasselmann reports that Cincinnati, Lebanon & Northern Railroad and others occupy city land without rent or taxes. Stockyards near Eggleston Avenue raise about 900 dollars yearly in rents to the rail line, while coal bins on the same strip escape rental. Auditor Lewis orders investigation of several similar cases.
Police officers around the city prepare for an upcoming issue of the Commercial Tribune dated Sunday June 24. The notice urges readiness for distribution and safety during reporting and delivery operations.
President Samuel Bailey of the Cincinnati Railroad Omnibus Company ordered uniform dress for drivers after July 15. Drivers will wear neat coachman coats long hats and badges, baggage men caps and light blouses with badges. Bailey believes uniforms will improve appearance and public perception while awaiting a contract decision likely awarded to a Cincinnati firm.
A practice game is set for this afternoon at Norwood Inn Park between the Shoe Manufacturers' nine and the Leather Club team. The match is scheduled to end about 4 o'clock. Next Saturday the Manufacturers meet the Chamber of Commerce at Chester Park for Fall Festival fund duties, with the Leather Club chosen as the practice opponent.
Supreme Court ruling makes the Roger law control over Hendley and stirs conflict in county and city decennial boards. With ten weeks to complete equalization, returns delayed, and pay affected, officials fear infeasible timelines and seek remedies.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad catalogs the best route to the Elks Grand Lodge reunion in Atlantic City via Niagara Falls from July 10 to 12, 1900. The schedule promotes rail travel options and connections for attendees.
Engineers are urged to note the upcoming issue of the Commercial Tribune dated Sunday June 24 as a point of reference for industry updates and announcements.
Harry Brennan aged 14 living at 4236 Astern Avenue was seriously hurt yesterday afternoon at the Muncie Glass Company plant near Davis Lane and the Little Miami Railroad tracks. He climbed fifty feet up a partially finished stack and slid down a rope, falling to a brick pile and sustaining a bad wound and numerous bruises. Patrol 6 removed the key to his home.
The city quickly organized the first McKinley and Roosevelt club in the United States after the Philadelphia convention. Registrar Walter Evans led the effort with 72 staunch Republicans forming the group and electing Henry Deitz as president, Michael Lorentz as vice president, Henry Philips as secretary, and J. M. Ray as treasurer.
Health Department bulletin to the Board of Public Service reports Cincinnati overall mortality at 12.7 per thousand. The Eighth Ward is smallest by population 6545 yet has the highest death rate 1.82 per thousand. Fifth Ward covers 112 acres with 11950 people and the lowest death rate 0.25 per thousand. Thirteenth Ward is 70 acres and 12360 residents. Second Ward has 500 acres and 20930 people, while Thirtieth Ward is 4363 acres with 18680 residents. City population 455000 tallies with total wards 22460 births or deaths not specified.
William Starke of Bond Hill narrowly escaped death when his wagon was struck mid crossing by a C. P. & W. train at Blair street. The wagon splintered, contents scattered, and Starke was thrown about twenty feet with minor injuries. He alleges no whistle or warning from the engineer.
The late Eldridge Derry Grafton’s funeral was conducted at Spring Grove Chapel at 2 PM yesterday. Among attendees were Cincinnati Art Club and Literary Club members. Rev. Peter Tinsley led the services. pallbearers were Charles B. Murray C. T. Weber Dr. Felix Cross and Alexander Hill.
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