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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1902
Page
3
Special despatch reports Captain Perry Stewart aged 84 and six brothers aged 81 78 74 72 69 and 67 gathered at Clifton street Springfield for a birthday photo. The seven men average 75 years, living long and healthy, with Perry's wife entering their 57th year of marriage.
A long letter argues miners deserve wage increases while producers brag of rising profits. It cites government reports on coal production and prices, weighs freight rates and dockage, and urges arbitration to settle disputes in the anthracite industry.
A historical quote from John Mitchell as UMWA president expresses resolve to pursue a more righteous objective and seek the approval of the American people for the union's goals. The remark reflects labor movement framing and political sentiment of the era.
Western Union Telegraph Company conducts a Chicago campaign against its telegraphers union. Nine men were discharged by Chief Operator Louis K Whitcomb without stated reason at a Commercial Telegraphers meeting. Two dismissed men were told to search their brains for a reason. Seven found jobs at Postal Telegraph. two will work organizing commercial operators.
News of an expected wall street cable states the Imperial Tobacco Company of England has purchased Universal Tobacco Company, the remaining independent in the industry. The sale would leave the Imperial group challenging American Tobacco, with Universal stock already reacting strongly to rumored disclosure.
A marketing pitch urges readers to recruit nine friends to send their brains in exchange for the use of yours to form a team. The plan promises tenfold advantage and invites estimates to win one of 1,490 prizes in a $34 000 contest.
The Rev E Trumbull Lee of the Second Presbyterian Church will be absent two months and has arranged for notable ministers to fill the pulpit. July 13 Rev Geo H Lee College Hill July 20 Rev Lewis Earle Lee Northside July 27 Rev Merchant S Ridd le Middleport OH August 16 17 Rev John Clarke Hill Springfield OH August 24 31 Rev David A Heron Indianapolis.
William Johnson and John Clark fought over a crap game at 723 East Sixth street yesterday morning. Johnson is in the hospital at the point of death and Clark is at large. Johnson's home is 709 Culvert street and Clark 669 East Sixth. last seen Clark was intoxicated and heading toward Maysville, Kentucky.
Senor Villegas former President of Santo Tomas has been sentenced to twenty years imprisonment for violating his oath of allegiance to the United States in several instances.
A Cincinnati woman on Peete Street and her escort narrowly escaped drowning after their boat overturned on the Ohio River near Dayton Kentucky about 9:30 PM Saturday. Mate Satborn of the Queen spotted the struggling woman, launched a skiff, and rescued her from the dark water.
A mass meeting of Mt Auburn residents is planned for this evening at Mecklenburg’s to protest the street cut route change. The protest targets the cable line removal proposed by the streetcar company.
The notice invites readers to subscribe to the Commercial Tribune and send in their estimate of 34000.001 dollars to get it off their mind. This sales appeal emphasizes immediate action and financial figures to compel subscriptions.
A warm outlook was spoiled by cold fronts as Cincinnati and the nation felt a rare cool June day. The 50s dawned with NW winds, coats, fires, and wrapped summer attire, while the afternoon barely warmed. Weather data from June 22 1902 shows a max near 69 and a record of persistent coolness.
Ohio fair and warmer Monday and Tuesday with light variable winds. Kentucky West Virginia and Indiana fair Monday and Tuesday with rising temperatures and light variable winds.
In Knoxville a garden party fight erupted after a statement about American soldiers in the Philippines. One man died, three were wounded including Alonzo Barger, Charles Hobbs, and Lincoln Monday. Kennedy was killed after a knife assault. Monday later fired a revolver.
The Kentucky Educational Association holds a four day meeting in Lexington starting Tuesday with 800 to 1,000 delegates. Sessions are at the Kentucky State College chapel with H. H. Cherry presiding and greetings from H. V. Mc Chesney M. A. Cassidy and Mayor H. T. Duncan.
John F Coffey reflects on Kentucky during the 1860s Civil War era using the Maysville Eagle. He discusses sectional tensions, the Bell Everett ticket, and Lincoln's election prospects, then notes Kentucky’s grand Masons gathering and profiles notable local figures like Judge James P Harbeson and Dr. Thompson Ribelin.
Lafayette Council M L of Newport held its annual memorial at St Stephen's Cemetery on the Alexandria Pike in Four Mile. The program featured a priest invocation, choral solos, an oration by John E Fitzpatrick, and floral tributes by council members and delegates from the lodges.
Thomas L. Jones of Park Avenue Newport is spending his vacation in Southern Kentucky. John Bitzer, former jailer of Newport now of Wheeling West Virginia, was in the city yesterday.
Campbell County Camping Club opened its river camp above Silver Grove after ten days of prep. About 150 people attended the opening and the group plans to stay for roughly two months.
The German Pioneers held their annual outing yesterday at Huber's Garden on the Alexandria Pike. A large crowd attended enjoyed music, singing and dancing throughout the day.
William Knobloch, a farm laborer near Alexandria, was found unconscious beside a barn and died or is feared dead after being brought to Speers Hospital in Dayton with a broken back and multiple broken ribs. Employed by John Grimer, Knobloch slept in the barn and offered no explanation of the accident during police care in Newport.
J. F. Affolder age 22 and Libbie Thomas Elder age 284% of Columbus Ohio were married by Squire Donelan in Newport.
Patrolman John Cohen reported for duty in Port Huron Michigan after secretly marrying Miss Callahan a week earlier. Chief Pugh welcomed him back as officers congratulated him, and Lieutenant Schulkers presented a handsome gift in a short speech.
Clarence Bridewell twenty seven years old attempted suicide in Covington Jail by tying a makeshift rope to cell bars. He says he is innocent of stealing a chain from Licking Rolling Mill Company and claims despondency over his father’s illness and his own conviction. Turnkey Hughes stopped the act and Bridewell was revived and placed under closer watch.
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