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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1908

Page

10

Fire Escapes to Be Added to Numerous City Schools

The Building Committee of the Board of Education approved adding fire escapes to many schools including Douglas Fifteenth Fourteenth Twentieth Tenth Fifth Districts Twenty eighth Jackson Harrison Highland McKinley Riverside Hughes and Hyde Park. Spiral escapes will be installed at Bond Hill Winton Place and Warsaw.

C. Tooker Douglas Twenty-eighth Jackson Harrison Highland McKinley Riverside Hughes High Hyde Park Bond Hill Winton Place Warsaw

School safety work ordered at Kennedy Keights School

Deputy State Inspector of Buildings Andrew Spaeth told Prosecutor Rulison that Kennedy Keights School trustees renewed assurance that fire safety work will begin immediately. He plans a district tour of all schools next week and will report unsafe conditions.

Andrew Spaeth Rulison Kennedy Keights School Spaeth

WANTS MATERIALS FOR CARPET Abo

The workroom for women in the industrial department of the Associated Charities needs fabric donations. Materials such as cotton cloth scraps worn garments and carpet rags are sought to support sewing and rug making by women volunteers. Donations may be sent to 304 Broadway or collected by request.

Associated Charities Co. M. Hubbard Broadway

Missionary Robert Ward and Wife in Native Costume

Mr and Mrs Robert C Ward missionaries of India will speak at Christie Methodist Episcopal Church Court Street and Wesley Avenue Sunday evening. He is English and she a native of India. She led eighty ox teams through a dangerous famine district delivering food to starving natives while he cremated 7 000 famine victims.

Robert C. Ward Missionaries of India Christie Methodist Episcopal, Church, Court Street Wesley Avenue Mrs. Ward Mr. Ward

Hose bids debated as politics blamed for disasters

The Committee on Public Safety heard accusations that bidding for fire department hose is rigged to favor two brands. Chief Archibald urged buying only the two recommended hoses, claiming value and reliability for downtown use. A resolution to authorize purchase was adopted and will be reviewed by the City Solicitor for possible methods to bypass bidding.

Committee On Public Safety of the Council Archibbald Board of Public Safety Boyd Mallon Safety Committee Safety Board Archibald W. C. Culkins Culkins Mullen Council Burgheim Mr. Mallon Moyer

French Chateaux Lecture Opens Lent Series

The Civic Committee of the Cincinnati Woman's Club presents the first Lenten lecture from 11 to 12 this morning. Mile Morhard speaks on Chateaux of France with stereopticon views to raise funds for home and school gardens, all speakers donating services.

Cincinnati+ Woman's Club Mile, Morhard France

Reports on grade crossing issue at Cincinnati meeting

The Federated Improvement Associations of Cincinnati will hold a March 9 meeting at Turner Hall in North Cincinnati. The Law and Legislation committee will present a report on grade crossings and Alfred Bettmann will speak on Street Railways. President Speelman announced standing committees for the year across Law and Legislation Streets and Sidewalks Parks and Forestry Schools and Public Buildings Steam and Electric Railways and Lighting Smoke and Nuisance Abatement Annexation and more.

North Cincinnati Federated Improvement Associations D._C Starbuck Smith F. H. Kinney Ww. Oo. Knight William A. Simonton R. H. Reemelin Fred Tuke Elden R. James E. L. Kennedy T. J. O'Meara J. J. Castellini A. O. Elaner Dr. L. S. Colter Jacob Dietz A. B. Horton Charles Weidner, Jr Ernst G. Wulff A. Culbertson Alex. Patterson E. Haeckl E. F. Bardon Frank H. Shaffer E. L. Greist John’ Es J.J Senpfing W. O. Knight William B. Barr Franklin Johnson, Jr Joseph Huth William F. Ray Howard Ferris I D. Fry H. Belmer August Henkel C. C. Meade Gus’ Leesman James T. W. Rainey Matty Seward Hanke

Bride Called Flirt Sparks Police Court Case

Mrs. Freda Eiber of 3559 Colerain Avenue prosecuted her husband in Police Court after six weeks of marriage accusing him of forcing mercury down his throat and attempting to cut her throat. The case was postponed as officers were ordered to arrest Esiber the man accused of flirting with the wife.

Freda Eiber Colerain Avenue Wiber

Bigamist's Record Shocks English Police Report

Chief of Police Millikin told Mayor Markbreit he received W. Witzhoff’s record from Bristol England. Witzhoff, an Englishman, had married numerous women in the United States including a Bellevue Kentucky resident. Bristol papers on the trial note it is extraordinary that such an undesirable man could capture so many English women.

Millikin Markbreit Bristol England Witzhoff United States Bellevue

Too Many Women In Schoolrooms Drives Debate On Corporal Punishment

Dr. G Stanley Hall of Clark University lectured on public schools before Cincinnati Teachers' and Schoolmasters' Clubs. He argued for more corporal discipline, higher teacher pay, longer school days, and greater state and professional independence from local political boards.

Hall Dayton Hamilton Ohio

Will Lecture To Teachers At Cincinnati Conference

Two hundred teachers principals and superintendents of secondary schools accredited by the University of Cincinnati will meet in the university auditorium Burnet Woods for the fourth annual conference. President G Stanley Hall of Clark University will speak on Some Pressing High School Problems. Afternoon discussions cover Natural Science Modern Languages Mathematics History English Ancient Language and related topics led by area educators.

University of Cincinnati Burnet Woods G. Stanley Hall Clark University Worcester Mass Frank W. Ballou

Separate the sexes at high school says Hall

Dr. G Stanley Hall spoke at the Grand Hotel dinner for the Cincinnati Schoolmasters Club about separating girls and boys in high school. He argued separation aids moral and physical development and said the question merits such action for junior and senior students. About 150 teachers attended.

G. Stanley Hall Grand Hotel Cincinnati Schoolmasters’ Club Hall

Boy loses both legs in railroad yard accident

Au gust Pffermann aged several years at 1202 Poplar Street was run down by a switch engine in railroad yards near Gest Street while gathering coal for his family. One leg was severed and the other amputated at City Hospital after the incident.

August Pffermann Poplar Street Gest Street City Hospital

Kilwinning Masons stage The Adventures of Elmer Brown

Kilwinning Chapter No 97 Royal Arch Masons presented The Adventures of Elmer Brown a two act play directed by Helen Schuster Martin at the Scottish Rite Cathedral last night with cast including John Alexander Willard Langmead Nellie Walsh Edna Martin Edna Ramsay Aileen Sloyer Hazel Sloyer Martha Homan Lorraine Aufdenkamp Janet Levy A trio of Academy musicians Beeh Beeh Jr Beach and Harwick performed. Afterward a dance followed in the banquet hall with committee members R E Lee William L Bauer Henry E Gorman EB J Krehbiel Charles P Forbus and S B Tutlilh assisting.

Kilwinning Chapter Royal Arch Masons Scottish Rite Elmer Brown Helen Schuster Martin John Alexander Willard Langmead Nellie Walsh Edna Martin Edna Ramsay Aileen Sloyer Hazel Sloyer Martha Homan Lorraine Aufdenkamp Janet Levy Academy August Beeh, Jr H. W. Beach A. H. Harwick R. E. Lee William L. Bauer Henry E. Gorman EB. J. Krehbiel Charles P. Forbus B. Tuthill

Ohio River Flood Levels Peak Near Forty-Seven Feet

The Ohio River rose through the day to the forty seven foot mark at midnight causing initial unease. Forecaster Bassler predicted it would continue rising briefly but would not reach fifty feet, easing fears of a second flood.

Ohio Bassler

Treasurer Accused of Union Embezzlement

A warrant was issued for Stephen Brading, treasurer of the Painters Decorators and Paper Hangers Union, alleging embezzlement of 400 dollars. Justice Lamping issued the affidavit on Ho ward A Wise’s charge. Constable Jones seized Brading in Bevins and jailed him at 9 p.m.

Stephen Brading Painters, Decorators and Paper Hangers’ Union Justice of the Peace Lamping Howard A. Wise Union Richard Jones Bevins Brading

Miss Myrtle Elvyn to Give Recital at Linton Auditorium

Music lovers await a recital by Miss Myrtle Elvyn the pianiste at the Linton auditorium Monday evening. A pupil of Godowsky she brings both renowned instruction and a refined genius. Though popular in Cincinnati she travels fatigue limits her energy for work. Her programme features demanding pieces played by only the most skilled pianists.

Myrtle-Elvyn Linton Auditorium Miss Elvyn Godowsky Cincinnati

Richardson Named Exalted Ruler Candidate for Cincinnati Lodge

James S. Richardson, superintendent of the Free Public Employment Bureau, was nominated for Exalted Ruler of Cincinnati Lodge No. 5. Other nominations were made for leading knight, loyal knight, lecturing knight, trustee, secretary, treasurer, tiler, and delegate to the Grand Lodge. The election is set for Friday, March 27, with possible further nominations each Friday night.

James S. Richardson Free Public Employment Bureau Garfield Place Cincinnati Lodge Ellis Richardson Scott Holmes Mr. Richardson Anthony B. Dunlap Richard Powell A. E. Emminger Edward T. Allen Bert Seibert John Doyle Jacob G. Kelley Michael A. Meehan Grand Lodge Dallas William Shaw Elks Ohio Kentucky Cincinnati Dayton Middletown Hamilton Newport Bellevue Dunlap Squire James Brandt M. L. Haberer William Deck Elm Street Emple

Cincinnati Bar Association Reviews Justice Court Jurisdiction

The Cincinnati Bar Association gathered at the Literary Club to discuss changes in Justices' court jurisdiction. Seventeen subjects were listed, led by Justice J. M. Smedes, with two considered and the rest referred to a committee for report. Bill proposals and Ohio legislation plans emerged from the group.

Cincinnati Bar Association Literary Club Eighth Street Justice Smedes Association John R. Sayler Otto Pfleger Shott Bonham J. My Smédes Gideon Co. Wilson J. T. Harrison Ohio C. O. Rose Committee On Law House of Representatives Columbus

Pattee Death Inquest Hears Conflicting Testimony

Coroner Cameron rules Joseph René Pattee died from a gunshot to the head but cannot determine if it was self inflicted. At the inquest Pattee's wife spoke of despondency over trade and illness, while he appeared lively that day. Night Chief Corbin said Chief Millikin would pursue further inquiry today.

Corbin

Barbers Union Pushes Arrests After Court Victory

Joseph Meying secretary of the Barbers Union said evidence against more alleged law breaking tonsorialists will be secured Sunday and arrests may be made by special constables. The Ohio Supreme Court decision has spurred renewed energy and fourteen other cases tied to that ruling will be rushed through.

Joseph Meying Barbers’ Union Ohio Supreme Court Meying

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