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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1901
Page
5
July heat relief is expected today with forecasts of showers Saturday and much cooler air to follow. Several residents were treated for heat prostration, including Joseph Reichert who died, while others recovered. forecasters anticipate a drop in temperature after a hot spell that peaked with record highs in nearby history.
Local rains and thunderstorms mark Saturday across Ohio with cooler air later and brisk southwesterly winds. Sunday brings showers and cooler conditions. Kentucky sees local rain and cooler temperatures Saturday with a likely Sunday shower. Indiana reports rain and thunderstorms with lower Saturday temperatures and a Sunday shift to cooler northwesterly winds and squalls.
The Board of Public Service received a trustees statement requesting permission to erect a technological building on a 43 acre university reservation behind McMicken Hall. The donor of a $25,000 gift remains unnamed with rumors about T P Egan or M E Ingalls ruled out by the Big Four’s president who declined to identify the donor.
Real estate notices list J. H. Kirchner plans five two and a half story brick stone houses on Clifton avenue between Walnut and McMillan streets for 10000. Mary J. rin seeks a brick and stone flat and store at 1315 Vine Street for 5000. Transfers include St Nicholas Hotel Co to Western Union Telegraph Co lease of part of hotel for telegraph office at 480 yearly rent. Many property deeds and mortgage filings appear with varied parcels, sums, and grantees in Cincinnati, Evanston, Fairmount, and surrounding suburbs.
The ghost of the 1,000,000 Quigley contract for settling reservoirs haunts the Water Works board. Chairman Melish reports exorcisms failed as Quigley insists on abiding by engineers while claiming damages for delays. A letter of peace is paired with a demand for compensation and the board weighs the strength of Melish’s stance.
The Board of Commissioners and engineers examined bids for the western pumping station. Holly Manufacturing and Laidlaw-Dunn-Gordon lead the contenders with several other bidders also listed. a decision is postponed to Tuesday week.
The Hotel Lafayette in Cape May will begin its eleventh season with a June 29 opening. Colonel John Tracy has spent several thousand dollars renovating the property, making it one of the coast’s most attractive hotels with modern equipment, electric bells, baths on each floor, and a spacious rotunda. Located on the ocean drive, the hotel promises a strong summer season and substantial prosperity.
A Rossmayne man trying to sell a horse and buggy in Hamilton was arrested after suspicious behavior and conflicting stories about the ownership. Police found a gun and two razors concealed in his trouser leg.
About 28 linemen from the Cincinnati Traction Company threaten a Monday morning walkout after demanding a 50 cent daily raise from their current 2 to 2.25 dollars. The company plans replacements and says similar demands will follow at the telephone and Edison lighting firms if the strike succeeds.
Ruth Williams, accused by waiter F W Hopkins of assault at the Burlington Hotel, was dismissed in Police Court after brief inspection by Judge Sweders. Hopkins, weighing nearly twice Williams, was reportedly observed but the judge ruled no further evidence was required.
In a case against Frank J. Ratterman’s estate to enforce a chartel mortgage for $100, Judge Murphy’s jury found in favor of the estate. The defense prevailed by showing Ratterman was not of sound mind when he signed the will.
At a meeting last night the German Day Committee decided not to hold the outing this year at the Zoo. The decision is said to result from a ban on the Zoo by the Musicians Protective Association. Catarrh relief and cure offered by Bore-For malin from Eimer and Amend.
The article reports ongoing strike tensions as machinists seek a nine hour day and end of the dispute. Rev. Dr. Henry M. Curtis engages with manufacturers and striker leaders to foster negotiations toward settlement. Despite threats of injunctions, factories resume workers and Dayton reports 600 of 700 machinists returning under prestrike terms.
A derailment near Front Street crossing in the Pennsylvania Railroad yard caused three engines to push a cut of cars up a river incline. An express car jumped the track causing a derailment and two locomotives to overturn. two freight cars were torn loose. No one was seriously hurt. injuries were minor to a brakeman and a crew member. The wreck likely incurs several thousand dollars in damage.
The Union Veterans Republican Club, organized during the 1900 campaign, is now a permanent organization and will hold an open meeting Saturday evening at Memorial Hall on Sixth Street near Race. C F Malsberg will address the club on pertinent topics and all Civil War Union veterans are invited.
Beginning Sunday the C., H. & D. changes schedule with several departures shifting earlier. The Toledo Detroit 10 p.m. train moves to 9:45 p.m. The Chicago 3:30 a.m. train to leave at 3:20 a.m. The Toledo 4 a.m. train shifts to 8:20 a.m. except Sunday when it departs at 4 a.m.
A testimonial portrays Mrs Williams of Englishtown New Jersey recovering from severe female ailments through Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It claims the remedy cures indigestion weakness backache and related misery and urges women to insist on buying the product.
The Duckworth Club hosts a Chester Park event with athletic contests. At 3 p m a Fire and Police baseball game features listed players and a silver loving cup prize. A 5 p m bicycle race awards a solid gold medal, followed by a 100 yards dash for a silk umbrella and several footraces including old and fat man heats. Fireworks at 9 30 conclude the program with a fountain display and general festivities.
Henry Wagner is on trial for allegedly obtaining $300 from an employee under false pretense. Witnesses testified Wagner has a bad reputation for truth and veracity and would not be believed under oath. The defense presented contrary character witnesses as the case went to the jury.
Frank Keating 26 of 1165 Gilbert Avenue was assaulted by Theodore Mullen at 222 Plum Street. Mullen broke Keating's nose and blackened both eyes, then led the nearly blind victim to the City Hospital after apologizing.
John R. Gottschalk of Home City was fatally injured yesterday when his wagon was struck by a locomotive at the Sixth street crossing by Mill Creek. Accompanied by employee Samuel Grann, Gottschalk urged his horses to beat the train and was thrown under the horses after the skull was fractured. Grann escaped injury by leaping from the wagon.
The Ohio archery tournament on the Wyoming range concluded with both Walnut Hills and Wyoming teams showing strong form. In morning team events the Walnut Hills women beat Wyoming women 1071 to 1034, while the Walnut Hills men edged Wyoming 1171 to 1151. Afternoon rounds crowned M C Howell as overall victor with 75 3138 while Mrs M Howell won the gold medal in the women’s round. Also elected were Charles Woodruff president Geo W Pickard secretary Mrs Pickard treasurer M C Howell. The next event is the National tournament at Avondale Club grounds August 28 29 and 30.
Miss Tecla Vigna, a local musician and music teacher, fainted while teaching during the week’s heat. A physician treated her and she was sent home to the Grand Hotel. After several days the danger passed and she plans a few days’ rest at a Ross Kentucky house party next week. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is advertised as curative.
The Board of Public Service approved plans for East Sixth street from Baum Street north to Gilbert avenue south of Boulder for 16313 dollars with the city paying half. Specifications for Wade street repaving from John to Cutter with asphalt were approved at an estimated cost of 6526 dollars.
Walter Walters known as Krumdick, a former Cincinnati resident with prior police trouble, was arrested last night and charged as a fugitive from justice. He is wanted in Chicago for a shooting to kill and is also sought locally for a past incident with Patrolman Keim, with surrender expected to Chicago authorities.
Edward Bearcy the City Hospital right receiving clerk broke his right leg while running bases in the Westwood game between Frankin's Tigers and Gass' Lions. The Lions won 9 to 5.
Enos B. Wardy a 58 year old gardener of Pean and Epworth avenues Norwood fell from a tree at his home yesterday. He sustained a fractured skull and three broken ribs. He was brought to City Hospital last night and is not expected to live.
A concert is set this afternoon at Burnet Woods with cornet soloist Ferdinand Weiss. Future performances will occur every afternoon thereafter instead of every other week.
Sealed bids due July 9 1901 by the Oakley Ohio village clerk for ten bonds at 22.20 each bearing 4 percent interest payable yearly. Bonds issued in anticipation of Brazee street cement walk assessment to be paid from cash or future collection. Highest bid at not less than par with interest. Clerk William Rersed reserves right to reject bids.
The undersigned is duly appointed executor of the last will and testament of William B. Shinn of ten County Ohio, deceased. Thomas H. Shinn and H. J. Buntin serve as attorney. Dated June 15 1901.
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