Trial of W. W. Thomas Arson Case Tests Darby Endurance
The State's arson case against W. W. Thomas continued as Assistant Prosecutor Darby collapsed from heat and overwork. Special assistant J. Hartwell Cabell sworn in, expert accountant John Ankenbauer testified to inventories found at Miss Stone's home, linking sales and losses to the Cream of Tartar Baking Powder Co. and others. The judge ruled on evidence handling. trial to resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Thomas
Darby
Hollister
Schwartz
Ratliff
Messrs. Darby
Cabell
John Ankenbauer
Thomas
Miss Stone
Ankenbauer
Shelving
Cream of Tatter Baking Powder Company
Robertson
Mr. Cabell
American
Independent Manufacturing Supply Company
West Sixth Street
Consolidated Lamp Company
Chicago Machine Company
Rosenbaum Place
Rosenbaum
R. A. Bartly
Toledo
Cream of Tartar Baking Powder Company
Cincinnati
Ankenings
Cream of Tartar Baking Company
Otto Juettner
Commercial Tribune
Charleston Board awards bid for school toilets and heating
The Charleston Board of Education awarded Peck-Williamson of Cincinnati a contract to remove Smood-dry closets at Mercer Street School and install sanitary flush closets. The job includes overhauling the Smood heating plant and adding a fan ventilation system with a total price of 2086 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Charleston
W. Va
Board of Education
Peck-Williamson
Cincinnati
Mercer Street
Smood
Change in lineup for benefit game at Chester Park
The Chamber of Commerce team and Shoe Manufacturers' club swap one player each for tomorrow's benefit game at Chester Park. Podesta will replace President John Allen who declines to pitch. About 4000 tickets sold. game starts at 3 PM with two umpires McPhee and Behle. special streetcars arranged for players and fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Manss
Shoe Manufacturers’ Baseball Club
Fred Guckenberger
Chamber of Commerce
Frank W. Foulds
Fall Festival Association
Chester Park
Rudell
Guckenberger
Romer
J. F
Ransick
Mappes
C. F
Applegate
Gale
J. J
Meyer
Podesta
Allen
Brinkmann
Collins
John Allen
Cincinnati Street Railway Company
F. W. Foulds
Festival Sports and Contests Committee
McPhee
Behle
Chester Park Management
Prominent Cincinnati Lawyer Found Dead Aboard Keystone State
William M. Eames a leading Cincinnati attorney was found dead in his stateroom on the steamer Keystone State on the Ohio River near Portsmouth Ohio. He had been drinking during the Cincinnati to Pittsburg trip. His body was brought back to Cincinnati and will be examined in an inquest by Coroner Schwab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Eames
Cincinnati
Keystone State
Portsmouth
Pittsburg
Eames
Sullivan’s Undertaking Establishment
Schwab
Boy’s Gold Coin Tale Falls Apart Before Chief Deitsch
A Wade Street claim of stolen money and a gold coin is questioned after Detective Wuebben takes the boy to Superintendent Deitsch. The boy’s inconsistent tale would hand money to Bernard Dutzi or Mrs. Kate Miller, and Deitsch delays action pending court decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Gueblein
Bernard Dutzi
Wade Street
Wuebben
Deitsch
Dutzi
Kate Miller
Reorganization Meeting on Liquidation of Old Tobacco Company
The Cincinnati Leaf Tobacco Warehouse Company committee meets this afternoon to review responses to its reorganization plan and to choose the state for incorporating the new firm. Replies with power of attorney for closing out the old company arrive rapidly. Ohio and Kentucky are considered unlikely, and New Jersey is a possible incorporation state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Leaf Tobacco Warehouse Company
Ohio
Kentucky
New Jersey
Notorious confidence man Richard Taylor picked up by detectives
Detectives Callahan and Jackson arrested Richard Taylor alias Collins known as High-Card Dick. The man, once released from Michigan Penitentiary, was observed at Fifth and Vine streets and identified by officers. He claimed to seek work with a book maker at race tracks but faces removal as a smooth thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Taylor
Callahan and
Jackson
Collins
Fifth and
Vine Streets
Cincinnati
Taylor
Michigan
Murray Seasongood Honored by Harvard Phi Beta Kappa
At Harvard's Phi Beta Kappa annual meeting Murray Seasongood son of Alfred Seasongood of this city was elected an honorary member. Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest scholarly society, selects only a small fraction of top grade men from each class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Seasongood
Harvard
Phi Beta Kappa Society
Alfred Seasongood
Phi Beta Kappa
Boarder’s coffee pot clash ends in Scroggins win in estate suit
In a 1898 dispute over a Newport deed and life board, jockeying farmer Robert H. Scroggins defeated Joseph C. Thompson in a jury verdict. Thompson claimed breach of contract for board and home. the panel ruled for Scroggins, keeping the Newport property and negating Thompson’s $1500 claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scroggins
Thompson
Newport
A. A. Ferris
Ernst Rehm
Charles W. Baker
Krato Topp
Grand Jury Bound Over McGeghan in Threat Case
John McGeghan, arrested on a warrant from Magistrate Winkler, was bound over to the grand jury yesterday on a 500 bond. He had sued Miss Annie Freiheit for threatening his life and the case was dismissed at Freiheit’s request, though she pressed for ongoing prosecution. The pair had cohabited for years and two children were born. He planned to marry another woman when trouble began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Thompson
Thompson
Mr. Scroggins
Scroggins
John McGeghan
Winkler
Annie Freiheit
McGeghan
Miss Freiheit
Glowing Health and Sunshine Promote Natural Wellness
She thrives on good food and outdoor exercise with a rosy complexion and a healthy glow. When a gentle cleanse is needed she uses Syrup of Figs made by the California Fig Syrup Co, a pleasant laxative remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup-Co
Courthouse payrolls and heat relief on courthouse work orders
Commissioner Linnemann signs the payrolls for courthouse painters now employed on county bridges. County Treasurer elect John H. Gibson tours the courthouse as June tax collection concludes smoothly. Chief Engineer Dan Everson seeks relief from extreme heat in boiler rooms, possibly via electric fans, while Krug and Linnemann inspect Anderson Township roads for planned improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnemann
Dan Everson
Hildreth
George Linnemann
Franks. Krug
Anderson Township
Revolver Attack Ends With Arrest in Walnut Hills
Henry Crocker, a colored man, attempted to kill his sister in law Aggie Ward at 278 Greenwood Avenue. After a drunken quarrel Crocker fired once missing, broke a door, and pursued Ward upstairs before a bullet struck her shoe heel. Crocker fled toward Norwood but was captured by officers near Norwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Crocker
Mving
Greenwood Avenue
Aggie Ward
Walnut Hills
Crocker
Ward
Norwood
Bartley
Sandmann
HID UNDER THE PIANO
Herman Fink a self described machinist without a home was arrested for housebreaking at 1448 Pullen Avenue. He was found hiding under a piano when Patrolman ONeill entered the residence. Seventeen keys and wire were found on him. authorities doubt his story and suspect prior city conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Fink
O’neil
Elizabeth Loge
Pullen Avenue
Tenth District
Fink
Bertillon Department
Goody Dick Race Horse Tout Dies After Wounding
Noted race horse tout Goody Dick dies at St Elizabeths Hospital Covington after being shot in the abdomen and shoulder by Henry Demiler in his father’s saloon near Latonia race track. Demiler remains in Covington jail as grand jury prepares to hear the case with witnesses describing the noir figure’s abusive behavior and alleged self defense claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goody Dick
Tout
Henry Demiler
Latonia
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Covington
William Taylor
Tennessee
Grand Juri
Demiler
Champion golfer Vardon to duel locals at Grandin Road
Champion golf player Vardon will appear at the Grandin Road Links on Saturday July 7, with two of the city’s top amateurs. He will play 18 holes at 10 in the morning and 3 in the afternoon, publicizing the sport to general spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vardon
Grandin Road Links
River Coal Trust Declares 3 Percent Dividend
Directors of Monongahela River Consolidated Coal & Coke Co. announce a 3 percent dividend for the past six months, payable after July 1. The decision attracts comment in the coal district due to the company’s large market holdings and limited local stock ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela River
Saloon Keeper Draws Pistol as Policeman Arrives
Patrolman Jones stopped a potential tragedy at Dave Greer's saloon 1106 Westminster Avenue. Greer drew a pistol and threatened Jessie O'Geese a colored man who advanced with a knife after an argument over a theft accusation. Both men were jailed on disorderly conduct charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Dave Greer
Westminster Avenue
Greer
Jessie O’geese
O'Gee
O’geese
Aged Man Fred Forche Dies at Elmwood Place Home
Fred Forche a 78 year old Elmwood Place gardener dropped dead at his front door yesterday afternoon. He was a widower and the coroner was notified likely to hold an inquest today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Forche
Elmwood Place
Youthful Burglar Caught After Tailor Shop Burglary
John Lamb a 16 year old from New York was arrested early yesterday by Patrolman George Piepenbrink and Private Policeman Rofft after breaking into Albert Blachsleger's tailor shop at 221 West Third Street. He stole a vest and trousers but dropped the trousers in flight. a second youth alleged to be his accomplice escaped as officers recovered the vest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lamb
New York
George Piepenbrink
Rofft
Albert Blachsleger
West Third Street
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Mr, Darby
Chance Ball
Jelke
Scroggings
Robert H. Scroggins
Miamitown
Joseph C. Thompson
Woods
Huff
THE
Robert Mitchell Furniture Company
Mitchells
Robert Mitchell Copany
West Fourth Street
Lewis
Columbus
Supreme Court
Roger Law
George Schneider
Board of Control
John. H. Gibson
French
LEA & Perrins’ Sauce
Lea & Perrins
Cea
John Duncan
Ocean Steamships
New Summerland
Nova Scotia
Boston
Yarmouth Line
H. F. Hammond
Lewis Wharf
Mass
Walnut Hills Coal CO
Chedev
Dayton Ie
Celina
Lake Mercer
Cumminsville
Burlington
Colorado
Black Hills
Utah
Chicago and
ST. Louis
Vine Street
Chicago
William M. Shaw
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Wear Noware
Vine
River Coal Trust
Juisay
N. W
Ashland
Waukesh
Duluth
Denver
Fober
Office
Chamber Commerce
Sapolio
Manoir Richelieu
Richelieu and
Ontario Navigation Cory
Murray Bay
Quebec
Laurentian Mountains
St. Lawrence River
Atlantic
Toronto
Montreal
Albert Miller
St. Andrews
N. B
Care R
OQ. N. Co
Gongress Spring Park
Saratoga Springs
Saratoga
American Springs
Cape Cod
Cotuit
Santuit Hotel
Adams County
S. R. Grimes
Mineral Springs
Shenandoah Valley
Charles ST. John
Winchester Va
Atlantic City, N. J
Crand Atlantic Hotel
Virginia
Atlantic City
Charles E. Cope
N.J
Hou
Beach
New Steel Pier
Osborne
Shelburne
Ocean Front
James D. Southwick
Waldorf-Astoria
N. 5
Harry Bothman
Cape May, N. J
Stockton Hotel
Morgan
Washington, D
Asbury Park, N. J
Oakshire
6Th Ave
Ocean View
Hunt
Monmouth
Geeran
WM. Applegate
IND
Ohio River
Kentucky Mountains
Thawarna
Union Station
REDS
Hester Park
Martha
Hawley’s
Smith & Nixon’s
Baia Au Hime
Walker
Diving Horses and Elks
Crand
Weber Military Bend
Louisville
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