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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1901
Page
10
Mayor Fleischmann denies Columbus telegraph orders behind saloon visits by Detective McDermott and asserts no political motive in the action. He says McDermott reports to him, acts to enforce the law, and that city policy remains liberal but within duty.
A Commercial Tribune piece claimed the skyscraper swayed fourteen inches during a storm citing a supposed night watchman. Investigations show the source was not affiliated with the building and the janitor on site denies any noticeable movement.
President J Stacy Hill Mayor Fleischmann H Eugene Hall and fifteen Fall Festival Association directors travel tonight at 6:30 over the Big Four for Buffalo to inspect Pan American Exposition attractions They plan to stay until Saturday night to pick acts for Cincinnati Festival and distribute promotional material During the trip they target vaudeville and side show attractions and promote Cincinnati prospects.
The Board of Public Service opened bids for 50 000 bridge repair bonds at 8 percent. Highest bid Ohio Valley National Bank 51 445, Feder Holzman Co 51 441 50, First National Bank of Columbus 51 390, German National Bank 1 838, Seasongood Mayer 51 318, Atlas National and Western German Banks 50 900. Clerk to compute.
The board ordered the improvement of Tieth street from Monastery street to the Third Street Bridge. One thousand twenty three feet will be brick paved and the rest with boulders. Estimated cost is 13290 dollars, with the city and abutting owners each paying half.
A terse notice indicates 34 percent hours via Queen and Crescent date with low rate excursions twice a month on Fourth and Race. Contact Tel Main 300 for details.
Local Common Pleas Court judges discuss Section 7388-11, the habitual criminal act, weighing discretion versus mandatory life for third offenses. Judge Littleford advocates life imprisonment, with parole possible later, while Pfleger Smith and others favor humane limits within minimum and maximum penalties.
The free ice fund created by Mayor Fleischmann has accumulated enough to begin distribution this morning. People can apply at city police stations across nine districts, with specific addresses listed. Donors include J. Fleischmann, Steward Shilito, Wm. David Wachman, and others, bringing total contributions to 945 dollars.
North American Saengerfest delegates met in Buffalo and chose trustees for two years. Elected from Cincinnati were Charles Schmidt, Jacob Spotin, Justus Emme, and P. J. Ettler, with other appointments from St. Louis Buffalo Indianapolis and more. Meeting set for St. Louis in 1903 for the exposition.
Round trip fare of $1.50 from Kentucky locations to Natural Bridge via L N R R Kin? City Division. Special train Sunday June 30 at 7 a.m. includes mountain scenery boating and fishing. Stops at Cynthiana Paris and Winchester.
Robert Cannon, battered and bruised, complains to Police Court through a thick Emerald Isle brogue. His son William, said to have broken a garbage box over his head, is charged with abusing a parent as the case heads to Judge Lueders.
Heat wave leaves residents prostrated with several people, including Robert Hammons and James Jackson, overcome while working or resting in public spaces. City Hospital treats victims as observers warn of lingering heat with isolated thundershowers possible for relief. Weather bureau notes hot, dry air east of the Mississippi and forecasts continued high temperatures into the week.
Warren W. Stoner a Kentuckian is under arrest in Chicago for passing worthless checks and is wanted in Cincinnati. August Worm of 1814 Vine Street says he cashed three checks totaling 40 dollars for Stoner and learned from Kansas City that the checks lacked accounts there. Stoner frequented the Palms on Vine Street with local maidens, vanished after the loss, and police suspect more worthless checks may follow.
Amor Bartsche sixteen son of Edward Bartsche Assistant City Sealer drowned in Mill Creek backwater near Mistletoe Street yesterday afternoon. He swam with companions but cannot swim and stepped into a fifteen foot hole made by clay digging. Rescue efforts failed and the body was recovered hours later.
Miss Ariel Harkrader and John H. Ketchum were married at Wesley M. E. Church in a small ceremony by Rev. Gervaise Roughton. The couple, both known in Cincinnati, will reside in Trinidad Colorado where Ketchum serves as a missionary for the American Sunday School Union organizing churches.
Ohio supplied three of Yale's fourteen prize and honor men. Stanley Burnet Resor of Cincinnati won the Bennett prize, Herbert Lucker of Cincinnati won the division of Belknap natural history, Beverly Waugh Kunkel of Harrisburg, Arthur P. Knight of Cleveland earned honors in sanitary engineering.
John Drehr of 2249 Buck Street accidentally ran a pitchfork tine through his neck while haying in the yard near former area Seotey Tafel’s residence in University Court yesterday afternoon. The wound is not believed serious.
The Third German Protestant Church and Sunday School announce their annual picnic to be held at the Walnut Hills Odeon tomorrow. Activities include food, games, and community fellowship for members and invited guests.
The Board of Public Service reviewed bids for Race street repairs from Fourth to McMicken. Warner & Quinlan proposed using Trinidad asphalt instead of lake asphalt, prompting questions on bid qualification and enforceability of specifications.
Mrs. Anna McAvoy was found dead on the floor of 413 Arch Street amid rumors she was killed by her husband. Coroner Schwab investigated after neighbors claimed foul play, while the family faced destitution and a life insurance payout of 196 dollars amid reports of drunkenness and abuse.
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