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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
2
The article describes a struggle scene in a bungalow with a body weighted by an iron pot and tied with sash cord. It traces a letter from "Doll Ba" and a second note about arrivals and a trip to Oxford, mentioning Mrs. Woodill's marriage history and a 20 year old woman's unclear parentage. Captain Thompson and former Secretary Lyman J. Gage are noted in connection to the case.
Mrs Hit A Gage, daughter in law of former Secretary Lyman J Gage, disclosed tonight that her father in law took an early interest in a girl linked to the murdered Mrs Edith M Woodill in Maryland. She recalled him noting musical talent and sending the girl to be educated, and said there was never any mystery about her identity.
In San Diego on June 24 former secretary of the treasury Lyman J. Gage refused to discuss his relation to the late Mrs. Woodill or provide details of her affairs. He acknowledged receiving a telegram about her death but otherwise declined to speak to reporters.
The young wife of Albert Woodill, 20, is murdered in Los Angeles causing a citywide sensation. Her life previous to becoming ward of Lyman J. Gage is described as tragic including a suspected early loss in Chicago. No known affair or motive is cited by family.
Grand Marshal Julius Fleischmann led a Turners parade that stretched two and a half hours, drawing about 75 000 spectators. A dozen units including the Second U S Infantry, O N G First Regiment, cadets and the calliope finished the display with patriotic airs. The crowd roared as the green floats arrived, marking a landmark civic celebration in Cincinnati.
A parade float named Education drew applause with a Greek temple motif built of twenty columns and a frieze topped by globe and spread eagle. Miss Idna Meidel of Ira portrayed a goddess on a throne with two children, William Hauser and Bertha Obermayer, while Erkine of Erkins Art Glass and William Vogel oversaw design and construction.
A grand pageant led by Garry Herrmann and Governor Harmon showcased a two and a half hour parade in Cincinnati. Members of the Fort Thomas staff, Ohio National Guard, school divisions, and numerous cultural and civic floats moved past cheering spectators, ending with ambulances and mounted police as a large calliope played Home Sweet Home.
The Turnfest medical plan stationed ambulances and two doctors on every second corner to treat overheated or fainting revelers. Forty three cases were aided. ten were sent home, two to the city hospital, one to Betts Street hospital, one to Bethesda hospital, and the rest treated on the scene. Doctors named include G Hauser and H Woodburn among others. undertakers furnished ambulances gratis.
Otto Miller, a Turners participant from St. Louis, was struck in the abdomen by a 16 pound shot during a shot putting contest. He suffered internal injuries and was taken to a field hospital by Mounted Patrolman Benjamin before being moved to a downtown hotel for care.
Special Dispatch reports Hamilton police arrested Guy Frybarger an insurance agent accused of forging his father in law James Dusgins contractors name on a $14 note. Frybarger allegedly handed the note to John Davis a local barber to seal a loan project about a year ago. The case involves a disputed deal and unclear later actions.
At Carthage Fair grounds a storm disrupted a large Turnfest event with nearly 2000 Actives and guests. Tents were blown down and booths damaged, injuring Albert Sailun Speckmann while lights failed and delays affected parade lines and train departures.
March 5 1908 court records show Mrs Jenkinss divorce from Lester Jenkins and custody of their 16 year old daughter with dispute over visitation. judge notes potential guardianship by daughter and McKay case involves separate motion by Jonas McKay seeking summer custody on his farm. multiple lawyers named and details of related insolvency and adoption cases follow.
Delegations from St Louis district and Chicago set up kitchens in their quarters at Fest Platz campus and employ guards to prepare meals without leaving camp. Charles P Taft sheltered in the post office as the storm began. George Brostua was instructed of
Two Cincinnati couples were married in Cincinnati this afternoon. Albert Reltz, a painter, and Ada Pond, both 38, wed by Squire Harry Hughes. Waldemer W. Distier, a bookkeeper, and Leonora B. Beier, age 38, were married by the Rev. C F W Attwerll.
Four years ago in London I suffered severe itching and dry flaky skin on my hands and feet. Within days my scalp broke out in redness and soreness, then thousands of tiny red pimples appeared. After trying many remedies I was near despair until I heard about Culture Remedies and decided to give them a final trial after twelve months abroad.
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