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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1900
Page
8
The Newport council and citizens debate buying Bellevue water works for 175000. Critics argue the pipes and ten year profit claim undervalue the asset and warn against overpaying while urging transparent accounting and public review of the transaction.
Council committees approved Dr. Gibson’s $9 claim for acting as Assistant Health Officer during Health Officer Riffe’s absence. The Dixon Crematory bond action was sent to Law and Health. An ordinance creating a Health Officer clerk position at 25 dollars monthly passed. Barney Lemker resigned from the Newport and Covington Bridge Board. resignation accepted. Markets Committee offered Duncan McLaren 300 dollars to surrender his Seventh Street market lease. referred for reconsideration.
Charles Watson and Gus Shepper saw continuances in Police Court for mistreating a horse and dis orderly conduct. William Schwenker and Joe Goldsmith paid 10 dollars and costs for disorderly conduct. Lee Roll fined 1 dollar and costs for drunken ness. Pearl Wiggins fined 25 dollars and costs for disorderly conduct. Hugh Kennedy charged 5 dollars and costs by Judge Pence for riding his wheel without a lantern. J S Rockwell nuisance case with caged dogs continued until today.
The Kenton County Republican Executive Committee chaired by William Riedlin filed proof of legality with Hon. George W. Lieberth Sixth District Chairman. Ernsts committee will soon submit its proof. Lieberth will render a decision and an appeal will go to the Republican State Central Committee for final determination.
Judge Tarvin issued a temporary restraining order against M. A. Anderson and the Ludlow Lagoon Company preventing interference with R. B. Walker who holds a contract to operate a shooting gallery baby and cane rack on the grounds. Walker says the defendants threaten to oust him for not turning over a larger percentage than in the contract.
The following licenses were issued yesterday Charles C. Elsener 27 and Mary E. Finan 26 both of Central Covington will marry today at St. Marys Cathedral by Rev Father Kehoe Frank G Scherrer 30 of Pleasant Ridge Ohio and Elizabeth Langen 26 of Covington will wed at St Aloysius Church today
John Hiram Howe and wife of Dayton Kentucky transferred to Thomas Kennedy a lot at the northwest corner of Mary and Patton streets for 600 and other considerations. W W Warden and wife transferred to the Central Trust and Safe Deposit Company two lots at the northeast corner Seventh and Greenup with improvements for 3000.
United States Bankruptcy Court issued an order for sale of the Suburban electric light plant to occur September 25. The sale will be conducted by Receiver Shaw and held under court supervision.
Nannie Parker a colored woman indicted for shooting to kill Dan Owsley appeared before Judge Tarvin and her case was referred to the next grand jury. She was released on her own recognizance.
The letter carriers will attend the G A R excursion today to Coney Island. Abe Dillon colored was arrested last night for riding a bicycle without a lantern. Frank Saalfeld and family leave today for Rheinland Knox County Texas after his purchase of a large cattle ranch. Miss Bessie Maurer died at 11 o clock last night at the home of her parents Greer avenue after a lingering illness. Covington Health Office notice calls on citizens to cut weeds on vacant lots within ten days with penalties for noncompliance. Health Officer CHAS W REYNOLDS signs.
Phil Sheridan Council Y M S held a meeting and a banquet for single men after a loss in baseball. Word arrived of the death of Albert Rupp, formerly of the area, in Grand Junction Colorado. St Anthony's Church plans an outing at Clark's Grove Dayton with supper by ladies. Methodist and Christian Sunday schools picnic at Silver Grove today. Boat leaves foot of Columbia Street Newport.
The Arbiter Building Association will hold an election next Monday evening and has nominated two tickets. Station Agent Brown and wife returned yesterday from Creston, Iowa, where they had a week’s visit. Mr. Daniel Smith of Chicago is visiting his father Turnkey John Smith. Mr. and Mrs. John Simpson stay with Mr. and Mrs. John Richardson of Kenner Street.
William H. Robinson, recently discharged from the State Insane Asylum, murdered William Stessel in his home in New Orleans. A pursuing crowd, threatening lynching, was halted when Robinson killed a young man named Whittaker and wounded a policeman. He fled a mile then sought refuge in the parish prison, guarded by Sheriff Klock and deputies with Winchesters until confinement.
In O Brien Florida a mob seized Jack Thomas a Black man near Live Oak and hanged him to a tree then riddled him with bullets after he confessed to an attempted assault on Mrs Keene a widow in Suwannee County The incident occurred Friday night as the sheriff verloren control and local authorities awaited action.
The grand jury reported to Judge McMahon in Part 1 General Sessions this afternoon and dismissed conspiracy charges against officers of the American Ice Company.
In Judge Dumont s court Harry Hurley charged with attempting to assault 15 year old Hattie Atchinson waives examination. Testimony is heard to fix bail. Arguments arise between Attorneys Washington and Root. Father, mother and spectators create a commotion before bail is set and no pistol is drawn.
Mary Sullivan disrupted Judge Hodge's court by striking Deputy Sheriff Hindman and Deputy Sheriff Plummer and grabbing the judge's gavel. She attempted a John L. Sullivan style swing but the judge sidestepped. He ordered care and transfer to the asylum where she was sent yesterday afternoon.
Henry Bingham of Cincinnati and associates caused a disturbance near Maple Avenue when Officer Dave Dean intervened. Bingham refused to disperse and challenged arrest. A fight followed and Dean struck Bingham with a mace, leaving him battered as they were taken to police headquarters.
Salt filed in the Circuit Court by the City of Bellevue against Mary Louisa Wilkinson and others to recover 1680 18 alleged due for taxes. A similar action against the same defendant seeks 1100. The plaintiff also sued Lizzie and George Nessel to recover 941 for taxes and sale of property on O Fallon avenue.
Samuel W. Hills and wife transfer to Mat thew Koch Lot 4 in Southview Highlands for 236 dollars. Thomas Kennedy and others transfer to John Hiram Howe Lot & in Gilmore's second addition to Dayton for 350 dollars and exchange of property. Fred C. Grinsley and wife transfer to H. H. Looking Lot 720 in Buena Vista addition to Dayton for 926 dollars.
Yesterday marriage licenses were issued to W. D. Mayhew and Bessie Short both of Indianapolis. Ray Smith and Carrie Keplinger both of Cambridge City. T. C. Beedle and Ruth Brown both of Franklin. George Woods of Middletown and Belle Baldwin of Lebanon. John E. Bownes of Lordon and Maggie Brunner, both 32, of Lordon.
Misses Cornelia Payne Carrie Weber Ida Robson and Daisy Thompson, teachers here, will call this week for Europe. They will visit London, the Paris Exposition, and then tour Germany France and Switzerland.
Minor Mention Rev Charles Roe to be ordained next Friday and celebrate first mass at St Stephen's Church. Postmaster John Meyers returns from Washington where he served as assistant sergeant at arms at the Republican National Convention. Rev Eugene Ernst of St John's German Church preaches this Sunday and will depart Wednesday for care.
Louis Roessler, a druggist at 1206 Main Street, was robbed shortly after midnight by three men who entered his shop. While one kept watch outside, two demanded five cents worth of spirits and then pistol whipped him to force surrender of about five to six dollars from the cash register. Detectives were assigned to the case after Roessler notified police.
Police Captain Schuettler of Chicago met Berlin Police President Von Windheim and learned about Berlin methods. He discussed Chicago patrol box improvements, toured jails and noted criminals, received Bismarck relics, and was tasked with pursuing German criminals in the United States. He observed Berlin’s anthropometric system also used in Chicago.
In Springfield, the Board of Public Affairs deposed Joseph Weisenstein and installed Louis Keller as Sanitary Marshal. The meeting also addressed alley paving, paid ordinances totaling 1,092.57, and planned Esplanade detour work by D. S. & U. railroad crews, with fines possible for delays. A boy named Fry was accidentally shot playing on Winter street. condition unknown.
In a standings snapshot Wheeling leads with 32 wins 20 losses and a .615 mark, followed by Ft Wayne 35 22 .614 and Newcastle 28 30 .483. Ohio action shows tallies from Ft Wayne 4 Wheeling 1, Toledo 16 5 over Deepest See, Youngstown 3 Dayton 2, Columbus 0 Mansfield rain postponement with a doubleheader slated.
Warren Ohio reports the death of H D Holcomb of Courtland a prominent local businessman aged 66. In Richmond Kentucky M M Harber a renowned Madison County citizen dies at his home aged 70. In Massillon Ohio Paul Hourtet recently elected to the Decennial Board of Equalizers dies today from brain congestion.
The examination of Charles W. F. Neely, repeatedly postponed, was moved to next Friday at 10:30 a.m. before United States Commissioner Shields by mutual consent of counsel.
Despatch reports in Stanford Kentucky that J. W. Sharpe, a blacksmith, arrived with a woman and two children claiming to be a family. A notice from Briceville Tennessee led Marshal Newland to suspect the group of Mrs. James White and two children missing. White was summoned, Sharpe fled, and White forgave the woman who then returned to her home with the children.
Norwood council debates a second reading of a gas price regulation ordinance identical to the gas company proposal. Absences and remarks trigger clashes as residents await clarity. A Madisonville bond injunction rumor, a potential high school site, a forest avenue fire, and a local court case against William B. Howard are reported alongside community events.
In Oberlin Ohio 1600 alumni gathered for a class reunion with 30 members of Company C Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry recounting Civil War memories. The Conservatory of Music held commencements with six graduates and President Barrows hosted a campus reception under a tent lit by many colored lights.
A severe storm in Anderson Indiana causes extensive damage with a water spout striking Alexandria washing away a brick street flooding homes frightening residents and breaking the interurban line to Marion. The trolley wire was struck by lightning damaging streetcars.
Special Despatch reports Milton Blast Furnace and No 2 Wellston Furnace several miles north of Jackson Ohio halted after employees refuse to work. One worker remained employed despite the company’s attempt to discharge him.
The Secretary of the Navy authorizes naming new vessels for the fleet. Battleships will be Virginia Rhode Island Maryland Colorado and South Dakota. Armored cruisers will be St Louis Milwaukee and Charleston.
Government forecast notes fair conditions across Ohio Indiana and Kentucky for Tuesday and Wednesday. Winds shift from easterly to southerly with warmer air in northern Indiana and western Kentucky.
Weather data for Cincinnati shows maximum 89, minimum 71 and average 78 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation 0.12 inches, with daily and accumulated deficits noted since June 1 and January 1, 1900, by observers S. Bassler and L. F. 0.
Shipping notices show departures for Avalon and Tacoma and various departures from Pittsburg and Portsmouth. Key lines list ships KEYS TONE STATE and WELLS with June dates and times, along with other vessels and destinations including Chile and Pittsburg.
The river yesterday showed stages of 14.5 feet at 6 am, 14.1 feet at noon, and 13.7 feet by evening. The day featured partly cloudy skies and sultry heat with light showers.
A deck barge and laborers were taken to the Dick Brown wreck to salvage cargo including iron cement groceries while insurers and owners decide if raising the sunken steamer is feasible. Most groceries and all salt and cement will be a total loss. iron may be recovered as the river falls and divers are secured. It remains unclear whether any lives were lost.
River readings report 6 inches at Oil City and 5 feet at Warren and Brownsville with warm clear conditions. Morgantown shows 7 feet and stationary. Pittsburg notes the steamer Virginia aground near Glenfield, pa with passengers moved to safety and limited water depth noted.
The Main Bremen Maasdam Rotterdam City of Rome Glasgow arrived at Marine New York on June 2 and the Koenigen Louise arrived at Bremen New York on June 25 with several European vessels in port including The Main and City of Rome.
Fire and water destroyed 60,000 in damage to a building and contents at 201-211 State street in Chicago. The American restaurant suffered 10,000 in losses, a woman was helped down a ladder by a fireman, and Captain Michael Ehret was badly cut by falling glass. Philadelphia carpet mill Massand Sons burned with losses between 75,000 and 100,000.
New Orleans shows a firm market with 1 250 bales traded and various fob and middling grades listed as steady. New York closes easy with futures mixed and spot prices at 9 16 cents for middling uplands and 9 13 160 cents for gulf, sales 131 bales.
In St Louis on June 36 wool prices are under pressure due to anticipated large offerings and lower London prices next week. Domestic goods remain unsettled and depressed with a generally unsatisfactory business outlook. Medium grades and various fine wools show downward tendency.
Mann Irwin died yesterday after being shot by Mark Prather two miles east of Manchester. Prather died at once after the shooting. The dispute began over Prather’s chickens and Irwin’s actions led to the fatal confrontation.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions goods sold prepaid by rail and delivered to a destination roebuc titnets. The readable items hint at a trade notice or shipping instruction with unclear names and places.
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