Police Librarian Stricken
Librarian Fred Pinkerton is suffering from appendicitis and may undergo an operation. The report notes his condition and possible treatment at the city hospital.
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
5
Librarian Fred Pinkerton is suffering from appendicitis and may undergo an operation. The report notes his condition and possible treatment at the city hospital.
Fire Department answered an alarm at the Gerdes Hotel yesterday afternoon but found no fire. Hotel employees were puzzled about who gave the alarm.
Nathan Hirsch faces a charge of taking a bet on a horse speed. A jury was impaneled in Police Court yesterday and the trial is set for Friday morning in Police Court.
Thieves removed chandeliers wall brackets and gas appliances from 500 East Fourth Street owned by C. J. Strong of Pleasant Ridge. The vacant house has been empty since June 17 and the theft was discovered yesterday.
Henry Guthrie colored of 711 Central Avenue was charged by police with stealing clothes from his roommate. In custody yesterday he tried to hang himself with a rope supplied by a necktie suspender but Turnkey McAllister cut the noose. Guthrie warned he would take his life when opportunity offers.
The event to be held July 4 in Hopkins Grove will feature a discussion on Labor and Co operation led by C M Cobb Cincinnati Typographical Union M M Tate man Boot and Shoe Workers Paul Ehmann Labor Exchange secretary Mrs M E Grout President Woman's Label League J P Thornbury President American Society of Equity and Nicholas Klein
The fourth annual convention of the International Union of Pavers Ram mers Flaggers Bridge and Stone Letters will be held in Richelieu Hall on June 29.
The Street Railway Employees' Mutual Protective Association will hold its annual picnic in Chester Park tomorrow as a complimentary event thanking the public for support in six prior affairs. About 100,000 tickets have been distributed to employees' friends.
The Union Gospel Mission plans its annual outing at the Lagoon on Friday July 31. Attendees will partake in leisure activities and community fellowship hosted by the organization.
Twelve delegates left yesterday for Mansfield Ohio to attend the annual State convention of the Christian Endeavor Union. Thomas J. Kiphart of Cincinnati Recording Secretary will be one of the speakers. The delegates are instructed to bring the convention to Cincinnati next year.
Cincinnati delegates to the semi annual convention of the National Association of Mechanical Engineers left yesterday. Led by Prof. Herman Schneider dean of the engineering department at the University of Cincinnati they head to Detroit where the convention opens today and runs until Friday.
Toney Divita son of Mr and Mrs Michael Divita of 318 West Water street was run over by a wagon while playing in front of his home last night. He required amputation of two toes at City Hospital.
St Xavier College Alumni Association welcomes the 1908 graduating class this evening in Moeller Hall for an alumni gathering.
A thief stole a full set of carpenter and plumber tools from a house at 2630 Park Avenue. The tools belonged to Henry Finke of St Bernard until taken. Police report a burglary occurred and the property was identified as Finke’s tools.
Frank Posteria of 221 West Sixth Street reported to police that a burglary at 535 West Fifth Street occurred early yesterday. Four suits of clothing, women's apparel, and tableware valued at $590 were stolen.
The Presbyterian and United Brethren Sunday schools of Evanston plan an outing today at Lake Allyn. Students from both churches will participate in a day of recreation and fellowship by the lake.
A thief took a coat from Robert Flax of 1333 John Street while Flax was at 112 East Sixth Street. The garment contained a bank book issued to Flax and Lamp and two whisky certificates.
Mrs. Henry Peterson, a colored resident of 1004 Central avenue, fell through a skylight while hanging out washing at 108 East Eighth street yesterday. City Hospital physicians report she will recover.
The Ice Dealers' Association of Cincinnati led a tally ho ride yesterday afternoon with an estimated sixty to eighty participants. Mr. Smith of the Crystal Ice Company served as master of ceremonies and Mr. James Cullen was a prominent organizer.
Tired Women describe relief from headaches nervousness backache and debility after using Miles Nervine. The advertisement promises soothing nerve support and refreshing sleep with a money back guarantee from Miles Medical Co. including testimonials from customers like OZZARTH in Hamilton Missouri.
Residents of 1488 Freeman avenue seek to stop Avon Mandolin and Social Club from noisy late night activities after March 14. Plaintiffs Catherine Grace and others name George J. Kortemeyer as president and Richard Johnson as secretary as defendants, with attorney B A Hulswitz. Judge Swing heard arguments. museum injunction denied.
Isaac Lowenstein answers Bettie Lowenstein's divorce complaint denying infidelity and failure to provide, cites jealousy and estrangement leading to desertion to Newport Kentucky. Anna Bussberg seeks divorce from Herman Bussberg with alimony and name restoration. Several divorces granted for cruelty neglect and failure to provide by Judges Pfleger Caldwell and O Connell including Lillie Roberts, Julia Guard, Elizabeth Schulte, Hannah Strauss, and Mary Moran case advisements.
The United States Court discharged the application for new trial in the Walter F. Trotter versus Iron Railway breach of contract suit. Judge Thompson advised remittitur of 8000 dollars in place of a new trial after a 13000 dollar jury verdict. The patent for a power washing machine is involved in the Coffield and Fletcher Manufacturing Company appeal. The Kentucky federal decision favored the defendant. William F. Shobert filed bankruptcy with debts of 350 dollars and assets of 39 dollars.
Four civil suits filed against the city claim damages from a water main burst at Eighth and Him streets on January 26. Plaintiffs are Stephen H Wilder, C M Wilder, Parker H Wilder seeking 5000 dollars. Henry A Smith 5000. Rapid Electrotype Company 1344. Type Realty Company 118.90. Walter A DeCamp is attorney for each plaintiff.
The will of former County Commissioner William H. Blair dated March 16 1906 was filed for probate. He leaves all to wife Ella M. Blair as executrix without bond. Estate values include 7500 realty and 3200 personalty. Other settlements name co trustees and multiple heirs with varying bequests.
The will directs the residue be divided equally among Victor H. Geisler Julius Geisler Augusta Geisler and Adana Geisler as heirs. Mrs James Bigane leaves specified sums to daughters Catherine Mary Margaret William John and James. The remaining estate goes to daughter Mary who is named executrix.
Anthony Amos pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the killing of Virgil Tully a year ago after a quarrel over a crap game. Judge Hunt sentenced Amos to twenty years in the penitentiary. Both men were colored. Clay Raymer pleaded guilty to robbery with a suspended sentence of two years.
Nancy Willis of 836 East Pearl street was bound to the grand jury by Squire Smedes on a breach of the peace charge involving Laura Sylvester of the same address. Mrs. Sylvester alleges she was beaten and insulted with vile names.
Central Labor Council last night admitted the Street Railway Men's Union as members and seated its delegates. It plans a general organizing committee with traction workers and to form a mass meeting later. The Amalgamated Association may place discharged local men on its strike benefits list. A motion to remove non celebrating unions was defeated and the labor plank topic was adjourned due to heat.
Harry Bowers a 29 year old carriage worker lies in critical condition after a stabbing in a Budd street saloon. Police seek Jim Delahanty amid conflicting statements as doctors report a chest wound and another stab to the abdomen.
Howard Wilson of Dayton bound over to the Clermont County grand jury on burglary charges after a farm posse arrested him for breaking into a smokehouse and stealing a ham. Henry Hadley of Cincinnati faces arraignment. sisters Jessie and Alice Hadley visited Wilson in Batavia jail.
A long list of marriage license entries appears, naming individuals by full names with residences and ages across multiple cities and streets. The fragmentary OCR shows numerous entries including Hirn, Wolf, Rasch, Weil, and many others, with ages ranging from early 20s to mid 30s and a mix of Madisonville, Miamiville, and other locales.
The report notes repeated attempts to surpass a longstanding record accompanied by numerous prostrations or fatigue indicators. Officials record the effort and assess endurance in a constrained setting.
City endures sweltering heat with temperatures near 101 on streets and 97 aloft. doctors fear multiple heat victims may die. Officials urge caution as thunderstorms approach and health officers push tetanus antitoxin guidance for wound care and prevention.
A. F. Clarke of 28 Garfield Place died at City Hospital after succumbing to heat during Trinity Methodist Church Ninth street conference Monday night. Clarke, a longtime church trustee and class leader, helped with morning services and an outdoor gathering at Sixth and Elm, then preached from the gospel wagon. He had a history of heart trouble and died shortly before 3 am with Dr Ketcham and Mrs Clarke at his bedside. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at Trinity Church with Spring Grove interment.
Gertie Baker sixteen of Covington Kentucky swallowed poison yesterday and is in City Hospital. A death by own action note was found at her home stating she would not survive and urging John to hurry. Dr Foertmeyer believes she will recover. She had left Thirteenth and Russell streets for 1287 West Sixth street.
Special convocation of Silwinning Chapter 7 at 3 p.m. on Wednesday June 24. Royal Archage workers invited. JOHN C. ROBERTS, H. L. L. LATTA, Secretary.
Notices list several deaths and funerals with dates in late June 1908. Entries include Margaret Cameron, Elizabeth Fischer aged 18, Anna Elizabeth Siebern, and others. Burial permits cover multiple individuals with causes such as senility heart disease and peritonitis.
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