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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1905
Page
3
J T Stiles of the C and O Railroad filed in circuit court to restrain his wife from molesting him at his work and boarding house. He says she threatened him, broke in, and insulted him at 1430 Russell Street while he pays $35 monthly support for four children. Judge Shaw granted the injunction.
Harry Rose an 11 year old boy, son of Luther Rose, found a railroad torpedo of dynamite near 913 Main Street and struck it with a stone in his back yard. The explosion tore his nose and injured an eye and wrist. doctors say sight may survive though disfiguring injuries. The Rose family had prior accident days earlier.
Three couples were granted divorces by Circuit Judge Shaw as the court adjourns for summer. George Begen was granted a divorce from Bessie Begen for abandonment. Laura King obtained a divorce from Newton King with custody of their child and alimony to be proved. Nelson Orr was freed from Ellen Orr on abandonment. No jury trials will occur in the Circuit Court until September.
James T. Thompson formerly a Covington police officer sues landlady Mary Lange in circuit court seeking an injunction and 500 dollars in damages. He claims Newton Lange sold him the saloon for 2000 dollars with an agreement to lease the premises at 403 Main Street and not rent 408 Main Street to another saloon. Judge Shawn granted the injunction.
The administrator of Joseph J. Klausing's estate dropped a $30,000 damages action against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company in Covington court. Klausing, a fireman, was killed when his head struck a bridge at Grant's Bend while looking out of the cab in broad daylight. Defense argued Klausing was negligent for not seeing the bridge ahead.
The Democratic Big Five met to set assessments payable by primary candidates but adjourned to Saturday night to finish and announce the figures. William Scheibla announced his candidacy for the Legislature from the Third District.
Chief of Police Schuler orders patrols to disrupt gatherings by young men on Madison Avenue and other streets, warning they will be jailed as loiterers. A. J. Tarvin, Confederate veteran and Tandy Pryor Camp, UCV member, dies. burial planned near Persimmon Grove. A Japp gets permit for a two story brick dwelling on Holman street costing 2600 dollars. Mollie Bishop seeks divorce from Charles Bishop whom she wed in 1903 after he left her a month later. George H. Crouse, railroader, jailed by County Judge Stephens for noncompliance with court order. owes 2080 dollars by a pending judgment.
Miss Margaret Andrews of Newport and Rudolph Tietig wed at the Andrews home with 200 guests as Easter lilies and white blooms adorned a formal ceremony. The couple, later joined by relatives, plan an East Walnut Hills residence after an Eastern honeymoon. Ethel Austin and J William Everett married in Covington with pink and white roses and family attendance. Mabel Rich and Marvin B Cox wed quietly in Covington with intimate relatives. Other notices include Miss Bess Singleton and Elwood Cree to wed at noon in Covington, and Elizabeth Halloran and Frederick Dunker tying the knot in Newport with a reception at the Halloran home.
Joseph Gillam and Dennis Smith were flown from Catlettsburg and jailed in Covington after Deputy Marshal Patrick served warrants. Smith, previously held awaiting an indictment, reportedly changed stance and furnished an affidavit implicating both Smith and Gillam after a grand jury session.
The Covington resident died at 73 East Fourth street. Born in 1842 Mt Healthy Ohio she was the daughter of Martin Green Seward and widow of Charles E. Nourse. Survived by five children Charles E. Nourse William B Nourse Mrs Harry Stacy Mary M Nourse and Mrs Nellie Reeves. A devout Baptist Church member.
Newbury New Hampshire June 28 It was announced that Secretary Hay passed a very comfortable night and awoke in excellent spirits Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune The aged secretary slept soundly following the day’s exertions and shows steady recovery
Former Highland District Magistrate Fred Haas who resigned after a grand jury charge faced arraignment before his successor Prof. K. J. Morris at the Central Schoolhouse Ft. Thomas. Haas is charged with selling liquor without a district license. His son Henry was arraigned with him and the hearing was postponed to Saturday at 7 30 p m per Attorney Ramsey Washington.
Commonwealth Attorney Burkamp urged dismissal and a new venue after a jury which freed Alexander Scheyer on stolen property charges sat on the Wallace murder case. Judge Berry refused, citing no grounds for dishonesty. Wallace, a colored man, was later sentenced to life imprisonment after a two hour jury deliberation.
City officials react with consternation as Mayor Helmbold plans to send to Council a resolution approving 11 242 12 for claims including city salaries. The veto stems from a 70 item for Theodore Marz dairy inspection services.
The newly finished home of John Pierce on Third street opposite Overton street Newport suffered heavy water damage after youths left taps running all night. Plastering was ruined and door and window frames damaged. Police Chief Deputy orders Patrolman Tocher to identify those responsible.
The Rev. Charles L. Garrison of Newport shows a six pound bass he caught in Kenton County after a half hour battle. The 18 inch fish is claimed to be the largest of its kind in Kenton or Campbell counties for years.
A horse hitched to a wagon belonging to Butcher Metzner overturned into a firewood heap after escaping on Central Bridge yesterday afternoon. It dodged a street car and several wagons before colliding with the railing. Driver Charles Jarvis escaped injury.
The Newport post office reports no substitutes to fill regular workers during vacations. A special examination for substitutes will be held in Cincinnati on July 8 to recruit replacements.
New York speaker James B. Dill urged the Oberlin College graduating class to reject graft and fraud born from wealth rush and corporate power. He warned credit and good faith underpin prosperity, saying educated men and women must restore virtue to curb the era of grab and graft.
Vigo County National Bank in Terre Haute shut its doors after a two day run. Government money of 47 000 had been deposited and the bank notes a shortage of cashier Consman later admitted as 16 000. The Indiana UMWA holds 90 000 on deposit and sought withdrawal. The bank is now under government control as examiner Frasier reviews the books.
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune from TIFFIN Ohio June 28. Judge Bunn testifies he advised Mrs Hoyt to divorce Reuben Hoyt and move to Tiffin. He describes meetings in New York and at churches and theaters, says friendship grew into love, and notes he did not charge fees.
Edward G. Bellows the former U S Consul General in Japan has arrived in San Francisco with confirmation that Chinese merchants have extended the boycott against American manufacturers and goods. He reports Orientals now hinder unloading American products due to scarce labor and reduced assistance at import docks.
In Penang on June 23 Chinese merchants decided to cooperate with peers in Singapore and Shanghai to boycott American products until the Chinese Exclusion Act is withdrawn.
The daughter of Samuel H. Reed of 21 East Eighth Street Newport found a turtle yesterday with initials C. N. and the date May 1, 1877 carved on its back. The turtle was discovered in the backyard and the origin remains unknown.
Mesdames Ehrhart Fister and Kirchoff host a coffee today from 3 to 5 pm in the basement of St John P. E.B. Church Bellevue. A patriotic service at Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday features Rev. A Wrauer of Cincinnati and a duet by Miss Ruth Cook and Master Benjamin D. Skinner. Henry Hassenbrock and family will depart for California on July 10.
Newport Order of Odd Fellows plans remodeling of Odd Fellows Hall at Sixth and York streets. A balcony will be extended along one side, new scenery installed, and the room redecorated.
Lehigh Valley Railroad announces low fare trips to Asbury Park and Ocean Grove for teachers and companions from Buffalo and Niagara. Tickets sold by connecting lines along this route through the Swifts of America via New York. For details contact H. H. Roberts in Detroit or W. B. Wheeler in Buffalo.
The Big Four runs daily from Cincinnati at 8 30 arriving in St Louis at 5 00 with a parlor car ladies coach smoker and solid train service. The trip takes about 84 hours.
Miss Hattie Armstrong departs Dayton for home in Washington DC after a pleasant visit with her sister Mrs Albert Ross of Fifth Avenue. Ed Linet leaves today for New Orleans to manage a large plantation for millionaire Longshore. Miss Rose Kueven of Sixth Avenue and George J. Speiler of Cincinnati are mentioned in the social notes.
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