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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1901
Page
6
Statuary artist Bensic and his team start cleaning the Tyler Davidson Fountain, drawing crowds as workers prepare for possible injunction action if needed. The report notes readiness to file if required.
A mysterious Cincinnati philanthropist donated 25000 to fund a workshop building for the Technical School on Cincinnati University grounds. President Ayers and M. E. Ingalls confirm the gift as a starting sum with more funds anticipated while noting the donor's wish for secrecy.
The Metal Trades Association and machinists clash over strike tactics as letters threaten tool removal and contract penalties. Reports say only a few return to work, pay days continue, and a July court date looms after a disorderly clash at George A Gray & Co. court.
Hamilton Ohio June 26 The proposed injunction against striking machinists by the Hamilton Machine Tool Company was not filed today Officials credit a New York telegram summoning President Charles Hiller for business as the reason for delaying action Police would have to guard works if the injunction were granted The strike situation remains unchanged in Hamilton city An benefit horse show for strikers is planned for July 2 at the Butler County Fair Grounds A Mr Herbert Bigelow spoke to a group at the Globe Open House last night.
The Mocapri Oe pany sues Frank Ratterman on a $100 chattel mortgage executed at College A. heine Bane. The plea claims the signer was not drunk at the time the paper was signed.
Richard Taylor, a telegraph operator, woke in front of a Cincinnati brewery after a night of booze alleged but denied. He claimed confusion over Hamilton County and Hamillton while doctors treated him, and he planned to return to Oxford Ohio to explain why he ended up in Cincinnati.
John Tippenhauer asks for divorce from Mary whom he married in 1899 after alleging she planned to do as she pleased, left him and publically insulted him. He cites her association with other men, verbal abuse, threats, and breaking up home in fall 1900 while he worked, taking goods to her mother and refusing to return.
Jesse S. Wyler, son of I. A. Wyler of Avondale, has been honored at Yale. He recently graduated and received the degree of orations along with special mention in history at commencement.
San Francisco and Louisville ads advertise a patent remedy bottled for sale at 500 per bottle. The item is marketed by multiple druggists with wide distribution noted across cities.
The paper lists dozens of marriage licenses issued, noting a record day of forty one on Tuesday and an even larger total yesterday. It names couples with ages, occupations, and addresses across streets such as Wade, East Third, Colerain, Eastern, and McMillan, with clerical Rev. officers at the end of each entry.
A Grand Hotel meeting of the Mystic Order of It-an-nic-nics welcomed many new members, boosting total to 600 to 700. A steamer charter for a July 10 excursion was approved, with July 8 activities deferred to that date due to prior commitments.
Special Despatch reports in Dayton Ohio on June 26 that Mrs Zee Holmes of Cincinnati was granted a decree of divorce. The hearing produced no clear ruling on alimony while Holmes claimed his wife should support him rather than the other way around.
Notes of Society detail multiple weddings and receptions across Norwood Heights Avondale and Cincinnati. Florence Lane and Prost Manley unite with a flower filled ceremony at Mrs P P Lane’s home while Grace Higbee and Oley wed with a church ceremony. Additional unions include Miss Lottie Failor and Mr Thomas Poage at the Episcopal Mission and other gatherings among families and friends.
The Aston Madeira chapter met at Mrs. William Reynolds's Covington home. Officers elected include Miss Marie Louise Powell Eugenia Cooper Roberta Ward and Mary Belle Shoemaker. A whist tournament trophy donated by Mrs. Phillips features two field guns with the chapter name in red enamel. Committees named for Whist Euchre Dancing and other activities. Next meeting set for Mrs. Wolcott's residence on Wednesday.
Peter L. Fqy aged 87 died yesterday at his St. Louis home from heart disease after a two week illness. He served as Postmaster of St. Louis during the Civil War, earlier edited the Zonegy Democrat, and later led the St. Louis Dispatch.
Mary A. E. Gwyn widow of former United States Senator in istwynn era died at her home in San Francisco aged 86. The obituary notes her late husband’s service and mentions her experiences during California’s early gold rush days.
Edward McClelland a 45 year old blind street peddler known for nightly rounds with his cart, was crushed when a train car backed onto his wagon on Front Street near Broadway. His 12 year old son Charles escaped unharmed as stools and wares scattered. McClelland lived at 544 East Eighth Street and supported his family.
A large crowd plans to forget politics Saturday as Chester Park hosts the Duckworth Club annual outing. Events include a police vs firemen baseball game, bicycle races, athletic contests, and a ragtime concert by the Fupedo Ladies' Band with a playful program of melodies and dances.
The Cincinnati Club will celebrate Independence Day with a stage on the lawn at Walnut Hills featuring tableaux of American history in costume and with accessories. A dinner and promenade concert will follow the performance by club members and guests.
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