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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1902
Page
10
Supreme Court declares past county salary laws unconstitutional for 42 counties. It rules excess fees cannot fund county running expenses, affecting Hamilton County and potentially others. Officials react with cautious statements. detailed effects await legal review.
A sharp reaction hits political and legal circles as the court in Auditor Yates of Pickaway County declares the county officials salary statute unconstitutional. The ruling threatens the Hamilton County system and could shift offices back to fees, affecting treasurer auditor insolvent recorder coroner and sheriff. Officials react with varied views, with some promising no immediate changes while others await further guidance.
Hamilton County Auditor Eugene Lewis, returning from a Shriners convocation in San Francisco, offered his initial, offhand view that the Supreme Court ruling is a general one about salaries paid in lieu of fees. He cautioned no immediate county changes and suggested possible future effects on salaries, fees, and tax levies if uniform laws are enacted, favoring a guaranteed minimum salary and clearer fee division.
Columbus June 24 Representative William Walker Smith asked the State Board of Tax Remission to reduce the Fay and Egan Company of Cincinnati appraisement by 42000 dollars. He argues current valuation is excessive and seeks relief for the firm.
Will'am Hillkowitz filed suit in the Superior Court yesterday against the City and Suburban Telegraph Association seeking a mandatory injunction to force removal of a pole set after cutting a hole in his artificial stone sidewalk at the northeast corner of Clark and John streets. He also seeks an accounting of damages and is represented by Bates and Meyer.
Baltimore to Boston by sea is touted as the finest coastwise trip in the world. Call or write Merchants and Miners' Transportation Company for tour book details. An incentive program offers 1,490 prizes in a $34,000 contest encouraging group estimates.
The Ohio Supreme Court rules the $500,000 City Hospital bond plan unconstitutional as special legislation. The case, brought by Corporation Counsel Hunt against City Hospital Trustees, reverses lower rulings and sets up a decision on the Longworth omnibus law regarding $200,000 resurfacing bonds and $50,000 park bonds. Other items include railway tax rulings, Wing robbery case details, and questions on lieutenant governor appointment.
Among other decisions, Hough versus Dayton Manufacturing Co. reversed with attachment discharged. Roberts, trustee, versus Middleport firm affirmed. City Deposit Bank versus Martz, Darke County affirmed.
Readers are urged to submit a subscription estimate of 34000 dollars to clear the thought and receive the Commercial Tribune. The notice promotes acting now to send in a bid and discontinue pondering the purchase.
Mathilda Happersberger was granted a divorce yesterday by Judge Sam Smith from Carl Happersberger. He is an employee of the Palm Brothers Company on Main Street and Mrs. Happersberger testified he beat their three children. She said when she interfered he threw her to the floor. Thomas H Day was granted a divorce from Lida Day. he stated he does not know her location. Fannie Newman sued Max Newman for divorce on wilful absence. Mary J Briggs seeks nullity alimony and child custody in her suit against W K Briggs. Anna B Jackson accuses Charles Jackson of wilful absence dating from 1879 in Maysville Kentucky.
The Teachers' Pension Board seeks legal guidance after Mrs. Elizabeth Hervey, via Attorney William Dixon, asks for a thirty six year pension in public schools. She filed under the old law before the new rule. Hunt says night school teachers were covered by the old law, leaving the matter to the board to decide. The board refers the question to Corporation Counsel Hunt for an opinion.
The Avondale Episcopal Church will have Bishop Brooke preside while the Rev. Mr Hutchinson is away on his wedding trip. Brooke was raised in Cincinnati with ties to Christ Church and served as a rector on College Hill before becoming bishop. Hutchinson's marriage is set for Thursday.
Sarah Corcoran claims negligence caused by a horse trampling incident at Ninth and Elm involving former Police Commissioner Charles B. Wing. She alleges three weeks in hospital and seeks $5,000 in damages, with attorney D F Cash representing her.
Fragmentary ad copy claims Mr Winslow's Soothing Syrup soothes teething infants with a bottle based remedy. The text reads as a historic patent medicine pitch without clear efficacy or ingredients.
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