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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1908

Page

5

Library Circulation Hits 29,696 Books in Week

Public Library reports 29,696 books circulated in the week ending March 7. The figure reflects steady activity across borrowing and lending services the city library offers to residents and visitors.

Embezzlement Charge In Rag Dealer Case

A report notes a person is charged with embezzling 75 dollars from Diem Hels, a rag dealer. Further details about the defendant and court actions are not provided in the fragment.

Diem Hels

Lecture on Cuba and the Isle of Pines at House of Refuge

Superintendent Allison announces an illustrated lecture by S A Gerrard on Cuba and the Isle of Pines to be held in the chapel tomorrow night.

Refuge Ee Allison House of Refuge S. A. Gerrard Cuba Isle of Pines

Girl Swallows Poison After Quarrel

Margaret Hall of Smith Street took poison during a fit of despondency after a quarrel. Friends called Dr. A. Aratus who used the stomach pump. she is expected to recover.

Margaret Hall Smith Street A. Aratus

Calls on the Postmaster in Nashville Visit

Postmaster Wills of Nashville Tennessee was among callers on Postmaster Monfort and Superintendent Roger of the Railway Mail Service yesterday. He is en route to Washington.

Wills Nashville, Tenn Monfort Roger Railway Mail Service Washington

Detective Billy Pursues Prisoner in Arkansas Case

Detective Billy reports pursuit of a prisoner who fled to Holt Springs Arkansas where a man named R C Thompson is jailed on charges of obtaining $75 from the Hotel Havlin with a forged draft.

Billy”. Jackson Holt Springs Ark R. C. Thompson Havlin

Driver in Hearse Manslaughter Case Is Arraigned

Fred Richter the driver of the hearse involved in a fatal collision in Mitchell avenue two weeks ago faced arraignment in Police Court on a manslaughter charge. Judge Lueders dismissed the case.

Fred Richter Agnes Veerkamp Mitchell Avenue Lueders

Antismoke warrant seeks Banner Baking Co manager

Superintendent Nelson of the Smoke Abatement League signed a warrant yesterday for the arrest of the management of the Banner Baking Company at 537 East Pearl Street on the charge of violating the antismoke ordinance.

Nelson Smoke Abatement League Banner Baking Company East Pearl Street

Arrest Man in City Hall Declares Life Endangered

A man was taken into custody after declaring at City Hall that his life had been in danger. Police reported he made threats and was detained for safety assessment.

Police Arrest Man After Struggle at City Hall

Detectives Cal Crim and Ruhfers seized Frank iih of 715 David Street yesterday after a struggle in the City Hall courtyard, placing him under arrest.

Cal Crim Detecti Ruhfers Frank Iih David Street City Hall

Caxton Disciple Wed Off Typographical Union Officer

Xavier T. Vogt aged 25, office committee man of Typographical Union No. 3, in Hennegan Printing, obtained a license to marry Miss Mary Griefenkamp of Price Hill, aged 20.

Xavier T. Vogt Typographical Union, No Hennegan Printing Company Mary Griefenkamp Price Hill

Women’s Union Label League Organizes Cincinnati Branch

The Cincinnati branch is formed with officers: President Mrs Margaret Edwards Graut Vice President Miss Hilda Bradford Financial Secretary Miss Rose Dickhower Corresponding Secretary Mrs Emma Balzer Treasurer Mrs Roy.

Women's Union Label League Cincinnati Margaret Edwards ,Graut Hilda Bradford Rose Dickhower Emma Balzer Roy

Blaisdale Gives Fast Typewriting Exhibition at Bartletts

H. O. Blaisdale staged a rapid typewriting display before a Bartletts College crowd. He copied 143 words from notes in one minute and 126 words from dictation in the same span. He also demonstrated blindfolded typing skills with exhibitions.

H. O. Blaisdale Bartlett's College Commercial Tribune Blaisdale

Thieves Raid Pigeon Coop Steals 20 Homing Pigeons

Mrs. Edward Leiser of 3149 Vine Street reported to police that thieves repeatedly visited her pigeon cote. On March 9 they broke in and stole eight registered homing pigeons, and early yesterday twelve more were taken.

Edward Leiser Vine Street

Squire Weds Circus Performers

James B. Gentry age 38 and Bonnie Blanchard, circus performers, wed en route to the South. The ceremony was performed here by Squire Dumort.

James B. Gentry Bonnie Blanchard Squire Dumort

Loyal Legion Officer Nominations Reported

The Loyal Legion prepares for its upcoming officer election with a slate of nominees. The document lists candidates for commander and other posts, signaling a forthcoming vote by members.

Selection of committee to command forces under Captain Monfort

A committee appointed by Captain Monfort named Second Lieutenant W. Co. Johnson of the United States Colored Troops and Captain Joseph W. Wilshire of the United States White Troops to command the force.

Roman Theaters Lecture by Charles Knapp at Cincinnati Event

Professor Charles Knapp of Columbia University addressed a large Cincinnati Archaeological Institute of America gathering in the Woman's Club auditorium. Dean J. E. Harry of Cincinnati University introduced the speaker who spoke on The Roman Theaters.

Charles Knapp Columbia University Cincinnati Archaeological Institute of America Woman's Club J. E. Harry Cincinnati University

Woodward High School Celebrates Founders Day

Founders Day was celebrated by Woodward High School students teachers and alumni at the People's Institute yesterday. Contributors included A D Shockley class of 79 Miss Acrey graduating class of this year and Attorney Oliver class of 78 along with the school orchestra.

Woodward High School People’s Institute A. D. Shockley Acrey Attorney Oliver

Four Men Held on Robbery Suspect in City

Detectives arrested four men at Sixth street and Lodge alley on suspicion of involvement in recent robberies on the bottoms. They were booked at Central Station as Harry Whittaker Redlance Hotel Michael Tigue 611 Sycamore street Martin Knevile 27 Opera Place and James Dunn no home.

Sixth Street Lodge Alley Central Station Harry Whittaker Redlance Hotel Michael Tigue Sycamore Street Martin Knevile Opera Place James Dunn

Socialist Porter Commits Suicide in Hotel Alcove

Jim Johnson a porter shot himself in an alcove on the first floor of the Cincinnati Hotel at Ninth and Sycamore streets. Despondent over personal troubles a letter from his brother BE Johnson of Quincy Ark was found in his coat. He was identified as a Socialist by a card in his pocket.

Jim Johnson Cincinnati Ninth Sycamore Streets BE. H. Johnson Quincy Ark Johnson

Colored bootblack Henry McCarroll Arrested on Assault Complaint

Henry McCarroll a colored bootblack of the Dennison Hotel and residing at 323 Central avenue was arrested yesterday morning by Patrolman Bockhoeffer on a complaint by widow Nellie Anderson 29 Eastbourne Terrace who says she was struck by him on her way to work. Anderson also alleges she has endured his ogling for some time.

Henry McCarroll Dennison Central Avenue Bockhoeffer Nellie Anderson Eastbourne Terrace

Shoe Manager Secures Warrants for Multiple Arrests

William Fowler manager of the Krippendorf Dittman Company shoe makers on Sycamore and New streets obtained warrants for the arrest of Thomas Erlitzer for beating Pazty Colatonie and warrants for William Ritter John Haberther Frank Geiger A Lewis and Charles Stegner on charges of disorderly conduct in molesting employees.

William Fowler Krippendorf-Dittman Company Sycamore New Streets Thomas Erlitzer Pazty Colatonie William Ritter John Haberther Frank Geiger A. Lewis Charles Stegner

Felled by a Horse Fatal Accident Report

Barney Toebben aged 67 a carpenter of 1007 Monastery road was struck by a runaway horse yesterday at Wrighthy Street and Eggieston Avenue. He fell struck his head on the curb and was aided by seven pedestrians before paramedics took him to City Hospital with a scalp wound.

Barney Toebben Carpenter Monastery Road Wrighthy Street Eggieston Avenue

Gate theft report near 731 Richmond Street

Two men approached the residence of Ida Harmon at 731 Richmond Street and seized an iron gate with a push cart. They loaded it onto a vehicle and fled as Mrs. Harmon chased after them. Police were notified.

Ida Harmon Richmond Street

Broken leg fatality ends life of 71 year old Albert Reiner

Albert Reiner, 71, of 522 Betts Street, died in City Hospital yesterday from injuries after a February 15 fall that fractured a limb. The coroner was notified.

Albert Reiner Betts. Street

Sealing Mount McKinley Experiences of Travelers

A readable notice of travelers recounting perilous ascent up Mount McKinley with practical tips and cautions. The piece highlights challenges faced, terrain, weather, and personal experiences from climbers.

Sam Paris Tigne Mount McKinley

Portraits and clubs feature in Cincinnati area page

A directory style item lists members of the Forget-me-not Club of Cincinnati and Covington turners as Ohio District Gymnastic Union executive committee, plus portraits of beauty quest entrants by The Commercial Tribune. It also notes Franklin Chapter members, past and present Rebekah Odd Fellows presidents, St. Peter's Church choir in New Richmond, and first primary pupils of New Richmond Public School.

Forget-me-not Club Cincinnati Covington Turners Ohio District Gymnastic Union North American Turners The Commercial Tribune Franklin Chapter Chautauqua Circle Christie M. B. Church Rebekah Odd Fellows St. Peter’s Catholic Church New Richmond Ohio Little Tots

Western Union Inspectors Tour Cincinnati Offices

J C Barclay and T P Cook along with L McKissick arrived in Cincinnati for an annual inspection tour. They will stay in the private car Morse through tomorrow and review the new typewritten telegraphy system already used in major cities.

J. C. Barclay New York Western Union Telegraph Company T. P. Cook Chicago L. McKissick Cincinnati Western Union Morse Barclay Wheatstone

Welcome for Pedagogues Preparations for Catholic Educators Meet

The General Executive Committee of the Cincinnati Branch of the Catholic Educational Association prepared for the July 7 8 9 convention of the Association of Educators of Catholic Seminaries Colleges and Schools. At least 500 Catholic pedagogues are expected in Cincinnati with an open meeting at Music Hall the final night. Speakers will include Rev Dr John W Cavanaugh Notre Dame Judge William Byrne and Richard Crane. The convention will be at St Francis Church school hall Liberty and Vine streets.

Cincinnati The Catholic Educational Association Association of Educators of Catholic Seminaries, Colleges and Music Hall John W. Cavanaugh

City Hall Notes on graduation date and meetings

Union Board sets June 5 as commencement date for high schools. Graduation morning slot discussed. Principals Harris and Coy attend Northern Central Association meeting in Chicago March 26. Instructors Berry and Gordon to visit Indianapolis schools March 23. Park Department forester Leue supervised tussock moth cocoon destruction in Washington Park. Freiberg alley vacation delayed awaiting Supreme Court suit hearing.

Union Board of High Schools Harris and Coy Northern Central Association of Schools Chicago Berry and Gordon Indianapolis Adolph Leue Forestry Department Park Department Washington Park Freiberg Alley Supreme Court

Foreman Named for Spring Grove Avenue Repairs

The Board of Public Service appointed Fred Meinze as foreman of the Spring Grove avenue repairs yesterday. Five laborers in the Street and Sewer Repair Department were also appointed. The board also signed a contract with the village of Wyoming to care for its prisoners in the City Workhouse.

Fred Meinze Spring Grove Avenue Board of Public Service The Service Board Village of Wyoming

City Service Board considers sprinkling City Hall square and more

Morris Bauer proposed monthly fees of 35 for City Hall square 25 for City Hospital square and 75 for Public Landing for the summer. The Street Repair Department seeks a runabout car. A lot on Vine street south of University was contracted for a street repair yard. A resident reports stagnant water from a settled foot on McPherson avenue near Eighth Street.

Morris Bauer Board of Public Service City Hospital Shipley Service Board E. F. Koch West Highth Street McPherson Avenue Eighth Street

Warren Brothers Seek City to Pay Interest on Retained Streets

The Warren Brothers asked yesterday that interest on the retained percentage for eight streets they laid in the city be paid. The matter was referred to the City Engineer.

Warren Brothers

City approves $528,000 bond for street improvements

Mayor Markbreit signed ordinances creating the bond issue of 528000 to fund the city's share of street improvements to be carried out.

Markbreit

Marriage Licenses Listed With Names and Addresses

Guilford McDow 34 of 563 El Eighth St wed Janie Bason 431 Wade St James B Gentry NY City 8 Bonnie Blanchard Hornet House 28 Robert Burton 25156 Western Ave Myrtle Reynolds 2575 Western Ave Stefan Kolar Turner Alley 30 Anna Storch Turner Alley 30 Xavier Vogt Price Ms 5 Dog Va Mery Greifenkamp Henry Rhein 52 Findlay St Barbara Landers 62 McMickenny

Guilford McDow EL Eighth St Janie, Bason Wade Bt James B. Gentry New York City Bonnie Blanchard Hornet House Robert Burton Western Myrtle L. Reynolds Western Ayv Stefan Kolar Turner Alley Anna Storch Xavier T. Vogt Price Mery Greifenkamp Misc Coaches Henry M. Rhein Findlay St Barbara Landers McMickenny

Obituary notices list several local deaths and funeral details

Obituaries for Chris Broermann Billiod Engel Hummelldorf Eliza Koch Albert Maes John Nordmeyer Frank Reynolds George Schoepfe Willis William H list funeral times and addresses in Oakley Covington Erlanger and Newport with church masses and interment plans.

Broermann Chris Minnie Broermann Brademeyer Brazee Street Oakley Engel Billiod Caroline Engel Billiods Hummeldorf Henry Dandridge Street St. Paul's Church Koch Eliza Karl Koch M. EB. Conference C. B. Koch Maes Albert Klotter Avenue Nordmeyer John Anna Nordmeyer Leuser Washington Street Covington Mother of God Church Reynolds Frank George P. Heisel Hopkins Street St. Peter’s Cathedral Schoepfehi George J. Schoepfé Erlanger Highland Cemetery Lewisburg Fountain Square Willis William H

Burial Permits From Local Hospitals List Few Deceased

A list of burial permits records multiple local deaths with ages and causes. Names include Anna Fluckenger 79 pneumonia at St Francis Hospital, John Holtgrabe 1 pneumonia, Charles Schrader 47 paralysis, Josie Schules 22 tuberculosis, Ludwina Okoch 41 uius, Edward Zinnser ?, Arthur Fagin 6 months measles, John Calloway 56 influenza at City Hospital, Henry Beerman 7% in quest, Myr Ashley 12 at St Mary's Hospital, Oliver James 4, Cornelia Bier 79, and others. addresses listed for each.

Fluckenger Anna St. Francis’ Hospital Bremen Street Holtgrabfe John Carll Street Schrader Charles St. . Frania’ Hospital Queen City Avenue Schules Josie Knox Street Okoch Ludwina Jefferson Avenue Uius Zinnser Edward Eastern Avenue Fagin Bier Cornelia Ringgold

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