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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1903

Page

3

Cans not furnished leads to remand motion outcome

Judge Cochran ruled on motions in Covington in multiple federal cases. The Chemical Manufacturing Company sued The American Can Company claiming breach of contract for tin cans and damages up to 85 000. Other remand decisions involved cases from the Kenton Circuit Court and railroad matters.

Cochran United States Court Covington Chemical Manufacturing Company American Can Company C. I W. T. Hollingsworth Chemical Company United States H. H. Hardy United States Express Company Samuel Hardy Express Company Kenton D. F. Alford C., N. O. & T. P. Railroad Company

Notre Dame Academy Commencement Exercises Highlights

Notre Dame Academy held its commencement in Academy Hall Covington yesterday afternoon before a large audience of relatives friends and clergy The program featured the drama The Martyrdom of St Agnes with students portraying Tertullus Fulvius and other roles Incidental music included Semiramide overture and works by Liszt The ceremony concluded with honors medals diplomas and art needlework displays by graduates and pupils.

Notre Dame Mable Hoffmann Fabius Blanche Nodler Fiwersees Emma Horstman Syra Katrina Uspherding Graia Cavett Nora Mae Brady Furota Anna Haake Anna Haake Academy Took Place Yesterday Afternoon In Academy Hall, Covington St. Agnes Tertullus Rome Fulvius Adeline Kramer Riel Newoickid Mae Overman Fabius Anna Rebling Agnes Peps Frieda Dorn Catharine Maney Marguerite Sturm Cora Elaine Adele Hetle Mable Punch Elsie Hais Mamie Park Pauline Osterma Katie Koenig Edna Moser Harriet Schulemberg Marie Thoman Florence Blacksman Eva Mains Sophia Gabriel Hilda Klare Faust Walz Adele Heile Camillus P. Maes Frieda’ Dorn William Tappert Nora Mae Brady Matilda Lehman Elacuation Anna Rehsing Gertrude Korte

Bristow Investigates Alleged Device Purchases

The Washington Post reports Bristow is investigating a deal involving alleged devices purchased but not used. This disclosure frames a continuing inquiry into potential misallocation or misuse of equipment by officials.

Washington Post Bristow Deal

Covington Council Debates Street Repairs Inspector Post

A quorum debate over hiring an inspector at eight dollars daily to oversee asphalt street repairs. Lohre argues the Public Works chief should handle it. Jolneon notes brick street work already occupies the department. The council passes an ordinance to construct sidewalks on Madison Avenue and considers a playground care salary with Woman's Art Club funding.

Covington Council Niemeyer Madison Avenue Fourth Kate Scudder Second Scoit Streets Woman's Art Club

Textile workers strike again at Ivans, Dietz & Metzger mill

In Philadelphia on June 2 textile workers at Ivans, Dietz & Metzger’s carpet mill struck after last week’s return to work. The dyers asked for a $2 weekly raise, which was refused. Other operatives claim new scale cuts pay for 55 hours work weekly.

Philadelphia Ivans, Dietz & Metzger

Insane Letter Sent to Night Chief Corbin After Death

A letter to Night Chief Corbin arrived last night from a person described as insane. It included printed ink fetters and envelopes with warnings attacking a person’s character. It references the death of Michael Lawless at the hospital from a neck wound after falling on a sharp stick.

Corbin Michael Lawless

Three Men Arrested After Nighttime Pool Hall Incident

John J. Cogan 49 from Enright avenue Arthur Fetrigher 35 of Hopkins street and Jers 2 of the Columbia Hotel were involved in a muerrel at Light street and Central Avenue at 1 AM. One was knocked through a plate glass window in front of Franken's drug store. Patrol Joan Witzieben and Merchant Policeman Korte charged them with disorderly conduct at the First District station.

John J. Cogan Enright Avenue Arthur Fetrigher Hopkins Street Jers Columbia Hotel Ivolve Yh A Muerrel Lighth Street Central &Venue Franken Joan Witzieben Korte First District

Apparent Machinery Accident Injures Walter Epperson

A heavy machine fell on Walter Epperson, 27, at his workplace on Broadway yesterday. He sustained a broken leg and was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital for treatment.

Walter Epperson Stewart Coving Yemerdey Ben Tory Broadway Epper

Assessments Rise for Members Over Fifty Six in A O U W Meet

In St Paul on June 22 the Supreme Lodge of the A O U W adjourned its 34th annual convention after a readjustment of assessment rates. Death benefit assessments will rise starting at age 24 with a heavier increase at 55, while no rise occurs between ages 18 and 25. The lodge adopts laws allowing officers to change meeting sites without delegates input and creates the Consulting Actuary post filled by M M Dawson of New York City.

M. M. Dawson New York City

Judge Lueders Sets Price on Chickens

Spring chickens were expensive for George Burg of Queen City Avenue who paid a high price for two chicks. Burg stole the fowl from Ben Bruggeman of Gest Street but was caught in the act. The birds loudly chirped during the Police Court session while Judge Lueders ruled the chicks cost five dollars each and fined Burg ten dollars plus costs.

George Burg Queen City Avenue Burg Ben Bruggeman Gest Street Holmes Lueders

Cabdrivers Plan Union Meeting in City Travel Strike Voice

Cabdrivers employed by major companies plan a meeting at Jackson Hall next Friday to form a union and seek higher wages. First Vice President Samuel Johnson of the Teamsters' National Union calls the meeting with organizer Ireland attending. Nighthawk cab stand on Vine Street buzzes with talk as independents oppose joining the union, while regular cabmen push for better pay and a higher take amid summer lulls.

Jackson Hall Samuel Johnson Teamsters’ National Union, of America Ireland Johus Nighthawk Vine Street Fourth Fifth Streets Briz Whitney” Brennan Jim Jack Sam’ Kearney Ollie Stahl Murph Damé Fortune Alort Nighthawks

Man Injured In Race Track Fall In Newport

Lawrence Gassdorff 14 living at 1018 Ann street Newport suffered a broken left hip after being thrown from a horse at the Queen City race track. He was rushed to Speers Hospital by Menninger’s ambulance. Ben Stephenson of Second avenue faces a hearing for assaulting neighbor Frank Wade in Judge Mader’s court. George Nolte Sr 82 died at his son Councilman Charles Nolte’s home in Sixth avenue after fifty-two years in the city. Funeral at St Francis Church tomorrow. Rev Father Joseph Broermann to be ordained Tuesday at Covington cathedral by Bishop Maes. He will sing his first mass Sunday at St Francis Church. German Workmen’s Association outing set for next Sunday at Clark’s Grove.

Lawrence Gassdorff Ann Street Newport Speers Hospital Menninger Queen City Galbreath Ben Stephenson Second Avenue Charles Nolte Sixth Avenue St. Francis Church Joseph Broermann Covington Maes Father Broermann

Double Wedding Planned At St James Church

A double wedding will be held at 8 oclock this morning at St James Church. Joseph F Lanigan of Georgetown weds Miss Martha W Matlack of Elma. William J Fleming weds Miss Mary Matilack of Elm Street. Rev Kehoe will officiate. Tomorrow James Driscoll weds Miss Margaret Sullivan in St James Church. Mrs William Bogey of Chicago grandmother of the bride is here for the ceremony. Miss May Storm of Chicago visits Miss Kate Cullen on Kim Street. Mrs L H Webber and children depart Wednesday for Albuquerque New Mexico to visit relatives.

St. James Church Joseph F. Lanigan Georgetown Martha W. Matlack Elma William J. Fleming Mary Matilack Elm Street Father Kehoe James Driscoll Margaret Sullivan William Bogey Chicago May Storm Kate Cullen Kim Street L. H. Webber Albuquerque N. M

Prisoners Expected to Return to Fort Thomas Range

At Fort Thomas two companies and forty five prisoners held at the artillery range are due back next week after extensive hillside leveling work. Shrubbery and rocks removed to deflect bullets have reduced livestock losses for nearby farmers. Prisoners unearthed several hundred pounds of spent bullets near the top of the hillside used for practice over the years. Colonel Fiemas Ford of the Highlands returned yesterday from a monthlong Western trip.

Aifie Fiemas Ford Highlands

Henry Woessmann burial planned at St Joseph Cemetery

Bellevue reports Henry Woessmann 82 died Saturday. Burial planned this morning at St Joseph Cemetery Price Hill Cincinnati with services at Sacred Heart Church. Also noted: George Heldemann elected District President of Integrational Union of Steam Engineers for Covington Newport Lexington area. Mrs George Reed from Locust Street spending summer with relatives in Brier Tennessee.

Henry Woessmann St. Joseph Price Hill Cincinnati Sacred Heart Church George Heldemann Integrational Union of Steam Engineer Covington Newport Lexington George Reed Locust Street Brier Tennessee

Morning Star Lodge to Install Guiding Star Officers

The Morning Star Lodge of the Knights of Pythias will host the installation and social session of the Guiding Star Lodge of Dayton Ky. Tomorrow evening members meet at Mayor Joseph Moser’s home on Highway Avenue then travel by special car to Dayton via the C Nu & C Street Railway.

Morning Star Lodge K. of P Guiding Star Lodge Dayton Joseph Moser

Two more arrests in Owensboro pants plant arson case

In Owensboro Kentucky two more arrests were made today in connection with the April 18 burning of the Owensboro Pants Manufacturing Company plant. Hugh Bute president and S V Ditto secretary treasurer were charged with arson. A warrant will be served tomorrow for Ben Clarkson vice president when he returns from Meade County. Herman Selis was arrested Saturday as a principal in the fire.

Commercial Tribune Owensboro Owensboro Pants Manufacturing Company Hugh Bute V. Ditic Ben Clarkson Meade County Herman Selis Ditto Kinz

Primaries Set for August 8 by Campbell County GOP

The Campbell County Republican County Executive Committee voted to hold primaries on August 8 under state law. A committee was formed to arrange the primaries with duties including precinct representation and filling vacancies. A mass convention at Turner Hall on July 11 will select delegates for the State convention in Louisville on July 15. Delegates may travel by river.

Republican County Executive Committee Campbell County Iid Republican Seventh and York Streets Scott Shoemaker Dan Riedel Theodore Marz J. .W. Ellis James M. Mowell WV. G. Parrott J. G. Thorne H.D. Phillips George Wieffles Joseph Bleichner Ben Ploeger Turner Hall Louisville Jake Boltz Adam Lieberth J. W. Ellis

Bids Opened for Steel Bridge Over Twelve-mile Creek

County officials opened bids from twelve contractors for a steel bridge over Twelve-mile Creek at Oneonta east of Newport. Prices ranged from 5 035 to 6 115 dollars with firms in Columbus Cincinnati and Cleveland submitting proposals. The Fiscal Court committee will review and report to the Alexandria meeting on the first Monday in July.

Twelve-mile Creek Oneonta Newport Hiesem Charles Yungblut Campbell County Fiscal Court Huston & Cleveland Columbus Walton Iron Company Cincinnati Oregonia Bridge Company Oregonia Penn Bridge Company Beaver Falls Massillon Bridge Company Massillon Champion Bridge Company Wilmington King Bridge Company Cleveland Newcastle Bridge Company

Newport Notes From Judge and Local Happenings

Mrs. George Eichler faced Judge Moore in Newport Police Court for disorderly conduct after a door dispute led to a slap. She paid a $1 fine and costs and was released. A funeral for Mrs. Anna Sierak was held at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. burial at Ring Grove Cemetery. Bea Lickert, widow of Jacob Lickert, died at 1024 Ann Street. her husband was murdered earlier. Several locals visit relatives in Kentucky and Ohio. The Kentucky Educational Association meets in Lexington June 23 to 25 with Newport teachers attending. A small fire at Andy Livingston’s cigar store caused minor damage. Various social visits, a picnic planned July 4, and resignations and travel plans are noted. The Newport Public Schools’ leaders are scheduled to speak. a marriage is set for William Finneran and Miss Eila McIlale. The Keeney widow dies. Norma Steiner visits Milford. women’s coffee at York Street Church. Edith Jarves visits from Chicago. City improvements committee orders street-sprinkling cost estimates. City Clerk Covall and others plan a Junior Order event in Lexington.

George Eichler

Cincinnati Couples Wed in City Ceremony by Squire Donelan

Louis Weinberg aged 27 and Lula Henzeriing aged 2 of Cincinnati wed by Squire Donelan. James Hicks and Lillie Mason of Covington Kentucky tied the knot with Squire Donellan. Benjamin Johns 2 and Nevile Kiely 23, both of Cincinnati, also married by Squire Donean.

Louis Weinberg Lula Henzeriing Cincinnati Squire Donelan James Hicks Lillie Mason Covington, Ky Squire Donellan Benjamin Johns Nevile Kiely Squire Donean

Carter narrowly escape after trolley collision in Norwood

Wa. N. Carter president of the American Laundry Machine Company was struck by a traction car while driving his buggy home to Pleasant Ridge. The collision occurred at a Main avenue crossing in Norwood causing the buggy to be smashed and Carter to sustain multiple contusions but no serious injuries are anticipated.

Wa. N. Carter American Laundry Machine Company Rapid Pleasant Ridge Main Avenue Norwood Carter

Tugboat Dialogue Sparks Mock Debate at Home

Mrs Skrapp objects to calling a tugboat she. Mr Skrapp agrees tugboats do good and puff, browbeat arguments, and urge a louder shout amid domestic chatter.

Special Grand Jury Called for Breathitt County on July 20

Judge Redwine will convene a special term of Circuit Court in Breathitt County on Monday July 20 to probe arson and bribery charges and other matters for the Breathitt County jury. The panel will be drawn from Breathitt, seating terms to be decided later. Governor Beckham Inspector Hines attended the conference in Lexington.

Commercial Tribune Lexington Hines Beckham Redwine Breathitt County Inspector Hines D. B. Redwine Byrd Irvine Thomas Marcum Jackson Murray Frankfort Roger Williams Phoenix Hotel Ps. F

Constitution of 1849 Re Established at Malta

A Malta dispatch reports a minor coup d etat restoring the 1849 constitution and abolishing the 1887 charter. The Legislative Council will have eight elected and nine government members, shifting control to the government amid language disputes and school funding conflicts.

Malta London Valetta Legislative Council

British Defeated by Sultan of Sokoto in Nigerian Clash

June 22 London report says 1380 West African troops attacked the former Sultan near Durmi 200 miles from Kano. British suffered four dead and sixty wounded while the enemy lost about 300. Reinforcements are being sent and a British gunboat is ordered to Garroway after looting incidents with British and French steamers running ashore.

London Sokoto Nigeria Durmi Kano Garroway Liberian

Gilmore Believes Indians Chase Him and Jumps From Window

Fred Gilmore a 27 year old colored man leaped from a third story window at Fen ton's lodging house 405 Front Street about 4 am after dreaming Indians pursued him He suffered multiple broken ribs and internal injuries and was taken by Patrol 2 to the City Hospital.

Fred Gilmore Fenton Front Street Patrol City Hospital

Miss Jennings Denies Involvement in Central Avenue Fight

Miss Josie Jennings of 544 Richmond Street denies any involvement in a Sunday brawl at Seventh street and Central avenue connected to her brother Harry Jennings. She asserts she was at Coney Island at the time of the incident and that the woman in question was not her sister.

Josie Jennings Richmond Street Harry Jennings Seventh Street Central Avenue Miss Jennings Coney Island

Cincinnati Firm Wins Mercy Hospital Contract

Special Despatch to Commercial Tribune from Hamilton Ohio June 22 Herrick & Co of Citeinai were tonight awarded the contract for the Permartion of the new Mercy Hospital at their bid of 76 900 dollars

Commercial Tribune Hamilton, O Herrick & Co Citeinai Mercy Hoapital

Jackson editor visits Breathitt feud site in Kentucky

T M Morrow of Jackson Breathitt County Ky editor of The Hustler spoke on feud conditions and urged new state laws to allow martial law in emergencies while noting oil prospects in Wolfe County and commending Commonwealth's Attorney Byrd for his diligence.

Kentucky Morrow M. E. Ingalls Mr. Ingalls Democracy Mr. Morrow Jackson Breathitt Georgia

Farm hand killed by Derrickson in self defense on Springfield pike

Derrickson shot a farm hand early Sunday morning after a struggle over a gun. Derrickson testified he feared for his life as the man choking his daughter attacked. neighbors supported the self defense claim while authorities could not identify the deceased or locate a local asylum record.

Potters Field Richard Derrickson Springfield Pike Wyoming Derrickson Frank Mary

Mer Merry del Val Seen as Westminster Archbishop Candidate

In Rome on June 22 reports name Merry del Val as Vatican’s favored successor to Cardinal Vaughan. Former Apostolic Delegate in Canada, his father long served as Spanish ambassador to the Holy See and his mother was English.

Rome Vatican Cardinal Vaughan Westminster Mer Merry del Val Canada Holy See London Cardinal Wiseman

Peruna Featured as Travel Companion and Remedy

Advertorial testimonial extols Peruna as a travel essential to prevent seasickness, feverish heat, colds, sleeplessness, and poor appetite. It claims quick relief, urges readers to carry a bottle on journeys, and notes Dr. Hartman offers advice at The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus, Ohio.

H. B. Manley Hartman Dr. Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus

Wagenhals Leads Track Laying Fight at Georgetown

About a hundred men laid a half mile of track near Georgetown for the Ohio River and Columbus Railroad amid a land dispute with the Cincinnati Georgetown and Portsmouth line. An injunction halted operations on the disputed stretch while the rival line plans a depot and possible viaduct.

Georgetown Ohio River & Columbus W. G. Wagenhals Cincinnati Portsmouth Wellston Comstock Wagenhals Ohio River & Columpus Ohio River &Columbus Railroad Company Hartwell Greniyy

Metropolitan Lease Upheld In New York Court

Justice Scott in the Supreme Court dismissed Isidor Wormser’s bid to annul the Metropolitan Street Railway Company lease to Interurban Street Railway Company. He ruled the decree would harm stockholders, the lease was legally executed with broad stockholder consent, and no fraud or improper gain by Whitney or Ryan was proven. The record showed alternative funding would be costlier than the lease.

New York Scott Supreme Court Today Isidor Wormser Metropolitan Street Railway Company Interurban Street Railway Company Stockhol William C. Whitney Mr. Ryan Metropolitan Company

Auditor Resigns to Lead Illinois Traction Firm

John T. Huntington, Auditor of the Cincinnati Dayton and Toledo Traction Company, resigns and will assume General Manager duties at the Aurora Elgin and Southern Traction Company on July 1. He will be succeeded by a Mr. Boy Pittsburg.

New York Architect Receives King's Gold Medal

Charles F. McKim of New York was awarded the Royal Society's King's gold medal in London for his American public building designs and leadership as president of the American Institute of Architects. Ambassador Choate witnessed the presentation. McKim dedicated the honor to his profession in America, noting Britain's recognition of American architectural progress.

London Charles ‘F.*mckim New York Royal Society For Architects McKim United States American Institute of Architects America Choate

Norwood City Council Approves Vehicle License Fees

Norwood votes to license carriages wagons and autos annual fees range from 1.50 to 5 with fines over 50 for nonpayment. The Columbus Traction Company begins track laying in Harris avenue for a Columbus Norwood railroad. Council debates official telephone privileges leading to a sharp reaction.

Columbus *Traction Company Harris Avenue Columbus Norwood Norwood Council Zorchers Council

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