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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1900
Page
10
Fennie Davis filed a circuit court suit against the City of Covington seeking 10000 with claims of severe internal injuries and knee bruises after stepping on a loose board along Russell avenue May 26 1900. Clare Green and Mark Farrell act in the case.
John McCarthy, a ferry boat operator near Bromley, told police he lost a suit of clothes and 146 dollars. He had left his shanty boat with a man he recently hired in Cincinnati and returned to find both the man and the items gone.
The Catholic Federation will elect officers at a 4 o'clock meeting at the Catholic Institute Sixth and Madison. Nominated are President J. H. Sutter and Joseph Hoelsher. Vice President Thos J Kirby and Wm D Elliott. Recording Secretary James J Maloney and Mr McCullen. Financial Secretary Frank Nieberding and H B Huelefield. Treasurer Jos Wehrmann and J B Wallace.
The Associated Charities of our city has operated for eight years aiding the needy. Its Wayfarers Rest is filled with helpless and many incurable cases. The lawn fete on June 2 and 29 at Wayfarers Rest grounds Robbins and Russell streets offers music by Shafer's Full Orchestra, entertainment, and refreshments to support the charity.
The city of Ludlow through Attorneys Fur ber and Jackson sues Henry F Barnhorst and others to recover 11000 assessed for the West Ludlow street improvement from Helen to Adela avenues. A second suit against John F Enler seeks 17284 for the same improvement. Agents prayed on defendants property.
Joseph Gerwe appeared before Judge Pence to answer a charge of using threatening and abusive language preferred by H. C. Dickhaut. He was bound over to keep the peace on a $100 bond after conflicting witness testimony. William Steenken’s case was dismissed, and Claude Landrum received a suspended sentence for disorderly conduct.
T B Wise qualified in the County Court yesterday as guardian ad litem of Albertina Schlosser Jr and Carl Schlosser. Oscar H Roetken qualified as Notary Public of Kenton County with C Roetken as surety.
Thomas H. Korte transferred to Herbert A. Jackson 25 by 183 feet at the southwest corner of Seventeenth and Greenup streets for $1,275. Trustees of Erlanger Syndicate to Jack Hof man Lot 1020 in South Erlanger subdivision for $50.
The Covingtons face Muldoons this afternoon at Covington Ball Park in a promising matchup. Umpire James J. Jeffries, world champion heavyweight, will officiate. The park now seats about a thousand. Next Saturday a courthouse attaches team will play newspaper men in a charity game for Officer McQuery’s widow, with a parade beforehand.
June taxes are due at the Treasurer’s office located at the northwest corner of Court Avenue and Fourth Street. Taxpayers should bring last year’s bills to save time. Treasurer F Darenkamp announces.
Obituaries for Jonah Sugden Charles Visse and William Perry. local notices include Henry Woest birthday, Rev Father Kathman at St Joseph, Deputy Clerk Eugene H. Jones surprise party, D J Randolph injury update, Maccabees badge winner Mary Austin, Spring Lake Poultry Farm incorporation, G A R and Relief Corps fundraisers, Choke Mullins fruagra ncy case with suspended sentence and bridge fare.
Regular services at First Baptist Church led by Rev. A Logan Vickers with evening children's exercises. Christian Church morning sermon by Rev. E K Van Winkle on Christians as Light in the World and an evening focus Not a Destructionist But a Fulfiier. Stockholders meet to organize a Baseball Club that promises to be a strong team.
A warrant was issued for Thomas Roemmeinseeger of Voast Avenue in a case alleging theft of shoes. The suspect reportedly escaped. Also noted are meeting and preaching notices for community events and a Covington district convention itinerary.
Mayor Nelson angrily ejects Lee Hawes of an afternoon paper from his courthouse office amid dispute over articles on Bellevue and Dayton water plant purchase. Hawes plans to return Monday, while officials refuse to barriers Hawes, calling the act unbecoming of a mayor.
Commission members Henry Higgin, William Mannering, and Thomas James defend their Water Works Board recommendations after a June 22 newspaper spread. The letter defends secrecy and cites officials including Mayor R W Nelson and Aldermen J O Jenkins as having knowledge of the transaction.
Despatches from Pretoria report Commandant General Botha willing to surrender to the British but blocked by President Kruger who fears banishment. Commandants Andries and Cronje have surrendered. Wives of Generals Botha and Lucas Meyer are seen in Pretoria shopping streets.
A Birmingham district miners strike may begin July 1 affecting about 10 000 directly and 10 000 more indirectly as mines close The state miners convention has met to frame wage scale demands with details pending a Monday conference between miners and operators Strong entities include Birmingham Alabama Tennessee and Memphis with references to the Commercial Appeal and local miners.
A fight among miners at Red Star on Loup Creek last night left one dead and several seriously injured. John Wilgus was shot twice and died this morning. Howard Carter and Wilburgus were also shot but expected to recover. Others were lightly hurt as pay day led to drunken excess.
Cecil A. Deane found the largest mastodon tooth in the world near the cliff dwellings and lava flows above Bernalillo New Mexico. He placed the twenty two pound relic in the Colorado Museum noting it exceeds the former world’s largest tooth in weight by ten pounds.
A Dayton delegation of councilmen investigated the city's new crematory and returned displeased. They cited a strong odor and opposed placing it within four miles of the city, noting six workers and sixteen tons of coal daily. The city may lease the old Tippenhauer dump while the issue resolves.
Reports from Macon Georgia say the McDonough wreck of the Southern Railroad resulted in a heavy loss of life. The train, washed out by a cloudburst near the Ocomulgee River, caught fire after the crash. Crew members including engineer Sullivan and fireman Byrd are missing. Only seven passengers are known to be uninjured.
The Inverness Country Club will open soon offering golf on scenic grounds about two and a half miles from town. The club will also feature a popular handball court. Officers include President Harry Mackay Vice President H H Southgate Treasurer John T Hodge and Secretary W W Helm.
The Fiscal Court and Sheriff Miller amicably settle a $329 difference over commissioners for road and bridge tax. The court agrees to compensate the Sheriff for extra collection services and the Sheriff accepts this in place of commissioners as charged.
Superintendent Ben Bowman announced the jail will not include a dungeon. About $14 000 worth of cell work will be installed by Contractor Stewart who holds the iron contract. The jail will house a hospital department women's and children's cells padded cells and a sounding cell in a full line of modern cells.
A Cape Town despatch reports Dr Jameson telling Kimberley electors that the Rand unrest and discontent among workers framed the raid at Zand River. He says the raid did not trigger racial troubles nor prompt imperial retaliation and notes armament by the Transvaal.
General Forestier-Walker reports to the War Office that most of the Thirteenth Battalion of the Imperial Yeomanry remains unaccounted for after being surrounded by the Boers and forced to surrender. General Methuen found some wounded at Lipaliey on June 6. those unnamed are believed to be prisoners.
The steamship Hyanchias sailed from New Orleans to Cape Town carrying 1000 mules for the British Government. The departure occurred on June 23 as part of a humanitarian and imperial logistics effort.
The funeral for the late John Enright was held yesterday afternoon at 2 from St. Pauls P E Church. Rev Rollo Dyer officiated. L & N men were well represented due to Mr Enwrights prominence in their circles. A full vested choir performed. Pallbearers included Talbot Arnold Harvey Meyers R F Tobin and Philip C Orr.
Colonel L. J. Crawford attusec for the Newport National Bank and Judge C. J. Helm counsel for the Newport B of E argued a demurrer to the bank's suit for 3500 damages before Judge Hodge yesterday. Judge Hodge contended the bank had no grounds since national bank laws barred bond purchases.
John Whitehead a prominent Posey County farmer killed his wife with a poker at their home near New Harmony then shot himself. The 60 year old man was despondent and mentally unsettled, with two grown sons and a niece living nearby.
In an interview from Potschefstroom, Martinus Pretorius, first President of the Transvaal, says he never favored the war and urged Kruger to seek leniency. He believes burghers may accept British rule if spared harsh measures. Reitz contends Boers can sustain guerrilla warfare for at least three months.
Officer Mutter of the regular police force went on a rampage at his home on Eden Avenue. Patrols removed him to City Hospital but admission was refused, so he was kept at the station for safety. Surgeon French later secured approval for a strong ward stay until Monday for possible Longview Asylum admission.
The Three Link Wheel Club of Indianapolis visits the city today hosted by Three Links. Members will dine royally at Odd Fellows Hall and tour the surrounding countryside. Officials expect more than 500 wheelmen to participate.
A Chicago Iron and Bridge Company representative who won the $1400 Twelve Mile Creek bridge contract sought to annul the deal claiming a mistake. The firm had underbid all competitors at $800. Judge Brown refused the request yesterday morning.
By Sullivan of 130 West Sixth Street, taken to jail yesterday and to be tried tomorrow on a writ of lunacy. In a cell she pleaded about Jackson and Walling, and if they slept on the bed. Her screams were heard for blocks. She had lived alone and worked in Cincinnati. Her mind is a total wreck.
Marriage licenses issued yesterday include Matt Hughes, 25, and Alice Conner, 23, both of Newport. Also listed are William J. Sutton and Mamie Gastrich, both of Newport, Allen Fi Engle, 25, of Cincinnati, with Grace Maynard, 23, of Loveland, Ohio. Charles Edwards, 21, of Mt. Washington, and Alta Tomlinson, 21, of Worthington, Ohio.
Taxpayers face penalties after this week as city offices announce extended hours this Wednesday and Saturday nights to handle payments and inquiries before the deadline.
Pioneer resident Joan H. Reder dies at home 315 Monmouth Street. City Clerk Covalt and wife host a music evening on Columbia Street. K P order State President Charles Hess visits city and attends Lohstroh home. Harry Hurry released on $500 bond. case Monday before Judge Dumont. Ice-cream social by Julia Kyle and Pearl Lohstroh raises 41 for Seenra Church. Boy Albert Deisman, 420 East Seventh Street, falls from wagon at Fourth and Main Streets Cincinnati.
Vienna Letter reports Prof. Gerold of Halle University has developed a nicotine neutral tobacco. He argues removing nicotine entirely would harm enjoyment. instead destroy only the poisonous part chemically. The result is nicotine neutral cigar as a new epoch overcoming nicotine poisoning.
The Kansas wheat crop is reported as the largest ever raised in the state and harvesting will start soon. A desperate need for laborers is noted with estimates of 0,000 extra men required. The piece cautions that longer travel for brief work may not yield workers and stresses that favorable June weather could curb losses by increasing harvest days and wealth.
The Florida State Democratic Convention adjourned sine die after a continuous session from Friday evening to early Saturday. The ticket completed includes Governor William S. Jennings, Supreme Court Justice Francis B. Carter, Secretary of State John L. Crawford, Comptroller W. H. Reynolds, and Attorney General W. B. Lamar.
John Barrett, former Siam minister, touring Nashville and Louisville area, urges American leadership to preserve China's unity. He warns against foreign partition, cites growing U S China trade, and says McKinley Roosevelt era policy strengthens Republican appeal in the South and West. Barrett plans to visit Cleveland after Chicago talks with Senator Hanna.
Brigham H. Roberts received a $150 fine or 150 days in county jail for polygamy. Sentence stayed 30 days to allow an appeal. Roberts, formerly at the House bar, faced the judge as his attorney asked for leniency after a jury conviction.
Marine dispatch from Hamburg and Liverpool notes arrivals including the Columbia New York and Кампания New York with vessels The Etruria and The St Paul among others. Sailed listings show multiple liners bound for and from London Rotterdam Cherbourg Boulogne Havre and Copenhagen with ships such as Furnessia and Barbarossa.
The Chicago Packing and Provision Company directors favor gradual liquidation and distribution of proceeds to stockholders. The move targets the English Chicago Packing and Provision Company after poor packing business conditions and failed intercompany agreements. The plan, led by Charles H. Deere, Eugene H. Pearson, and George H. Webster, aims to conserve stockholder interests as the English parent winds up and exchanges shares. The American subsidiary's capital totals 850,000 with recent plant sales and closures tied to hog prices and finished product values.
The Chaucer Society asks the City of London to erect a bust or statue of Geoffrey Chaucer in Westminster, aiming for completion before October 25 the 500th anniversary of his death. The proposal cites Chaucer’s ties to the port of London and Aldgate leasing, and notes his Canterbury Tales authorship alongside a strong claim to the Poets’ Corner.
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