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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
5
ThisWeek edition highlights Get Rich-Quick schemes and a look at Oklahoma’s banking deposits safety. It recalls Congressmember Serene Payne with bittersweet regret. Stories cover rural improvement and canal-era government hotel life with meager breakfast oranges. The issue sells at newsstands for five cents.
Detective Lieutenant Coloney moved the suspect to New York last night to answer the jewelry theft charge. Felix J. Koch will lecture on Newfoundland and Labrador lantern slides before the Cincinnati Society of Natural History Tuesday afternoon.
Dr. Edward Mack of Lane Seminary spoke to a class of Bible students at the Young Women's Christian Association yesterday afternoon. He offered a symbolic interpretation of the Old Testament story of Assyria as the Rod of Jehovah's Anger.
S A Gerrard spoke last evening in the chapel of the House of Refuge on Cuba and the Isle of Pines. The lecture used lantern slides and a moving picture prelude accompanied the talk.
Detectives Sweeney and Houillion arrested Thomas Dean, paroled from Mansfield Reformatory, on a charge of shooting to kill. It is alleged he fired a number of shots in a crowded saloon on Court Street.
Arch bishop Moeller steps in to resolve a fight between Rev. J Scholl and Building Inspector Kuhlman over fire safety at St. Joseph's parochial school. A parish committee will be appointed to assess needs, with plans to relocate the furnace and add external fire escapes. The archbishop will select members and oversee the process.
The Boss Barbers Protective Association moves to close shops open on Sundays amid Ohio Supreme Court rulings. Barbers oppose Sunday closing and vow warrants against noncompliant owners. Union secretary says further actions include firing barbers who shave customers at home.
Ohio men in Minneapolis paid tribute to their native state at a large banquet in Donaldson's Tearooms. The event, held Wednesday evening, drew about 150 Buckeyes under the Ohio Association of Minneapolis. Toasts were given by Henry W. Benton Homer Morris the Rev P J Rice Albert Hall James P Thompson and John B Harker with Ralph W Wheelock serving as toastmaster.
Thomas Hill and John Daniels both 22 from Indianapolis were arrested by Detectives Schnucks and Wimsey. A stick pin found on Hill is alleged to be stolen from Dr. H. H. Hines of Garfield Place, and Hill possessed a revolver skeleton keys a chisel a lock pick and similar items. Police believe they may be tied to many recent break ins.
George Simon John Simon and Eli Simon were arrested recently and ordered expelled from the city by Judge Lueders. A church representative testified in Chicago that the trio belonged to a Greek priests society.
Firemen battled a morning blaze at the Parentwood Keg Company plant on Charlotte and Plurf streets, with alarms from two boxes and a 4:36 a.m. start. The fire, extinguished after 1 hour 13 minutes, caused $300 in losses. A separate lamp flare up in apartment 711 on Central Avenue woke residents. Engine Company No. 18 led the response.
Dr. Carl Ziegler and assistants completed inaugurating fire drills in every school. Pupils exited in times from 30 seconds to 20 minutes. Regular drills will continue, with physical teachers outlining defects in need of a formal report to the Building Committee.
The case of Thomas Jamison charged as a married masher was postponed until next Tuesday after Miss Carrie Daessler testified she has evidence that the defendant's wife is in an insane asylum. Her mother reportedly visited the asylum and heard a woman claim to be Jamison's wife.
Assistant Superintendent Horstman informed Mayor Markbreit that four cases of absolute destitution needed city charity. The Mayor then transferred 25 dollars from the coal and ice fund to Horstman to care for the unfortunates.
A collection of brief items and titles including Why Comedians Are Sad and Millions Spent for Music in America. Also includes Uncle Sam's Blue Book Paris in the Siege of 1870 and Sealing Mount McKinley. Short notes suggest light reading and historical curiosities.
A list of individuals from Covington and Cincinnati serving on the executive committee of the Ohio District Gymnastic Union affiliated with the North American Turners. The page also notes portraits of Women in a Commercial Tribune beauty quest and mentions local clubs and church choirs in Ohio communities.
Chief of Police Millikin received a letter from Isaac H. Morrow of the Department of Commerce and Labor requesting a report on all alien criminals and anarchists in the city. The government seeks full descriptions, arrival details, and duration in the city to aid deportation efforts. Millikin will address the matter promptly.
City Solicitor Ballard said he will not accept the Mathews letter regarding paying for the land to be turned into Mt. Echo Park and the city will handle payment. A. W. Macbrair urged sprinkling tracks on the street car right of way citing a legislative act. Gardeners asked for greater water pressure from Water Works Commissioners. Engineer Sandmaker proposed street grade changes and an improvement resolution for Burgoyne Street between Spring Grove and Colerain avenues.
City Engineer Landmaker ordered a seven inch rail on Fairview avenue and a shorter brick for the project. Joseph Crapp was named park caretaker at Vine and Hollister streets replacing William Winker. Residents on Work road protested improvements citing plan deviations. The Service Board postponed payments on Shadwell street until contractor’s work meets specs.
Society notices announce the annual meeting of the Theological and Religious Library Association at the Public Library main building on Wednesday March 18 at 4 o clock.
Special meeting of the Masonic Syrian Temple N M to transact business followed by an entertainment. The session is set for Saturday March 14 at 8 p m. E S Keefer Potentate.
A series of death notices announces upcoming funeral services and times. Amanda Brown relict of Leonard W dies after a short illness with a Friday service at her residence. Amanda Engel son of Carolina Engel dies March 12, services planned from Cranston residence. Dorothy Gassman aged 7 of Oscar and Amelia Gassman, Parkson Place Price Hill, service Friday. Charles Hartkemeier died Friday at 4 35 p m aged 81 years 8% months and 9 days with funeral later. Albert Maes aged 18 dies March 1 1 with funeral Saturday from 642 Klotter Avenue. William Willis aged 28 husband of Leonora Willis dies Thursday. funeral Sunday from 525 East Fourth Street Newport Kentucky.
A compiled list of burial permits for numerous individuals with ages and addresses, naming causes such as Bright's disease nephritis tuberculosis cirrhosis meningitis and heart disease, plus several inquests pending and hospital mentions. Names include Mary Walsh James Ryan William Henkel Bessie Klosterman Bridget Flannigan Francis Grand-Montague Ferdinand Meers Flora Perr Bes Fred Albert Thomas Sadie Butler Harry Anton Albert Reiner.
Frank F. Prescott of Palace Hotel and Arie E. Patterson of Richmond Indiana accompany marriage license records. Hugh M. Thomas of 419 West Fourth Street and Laura Burnett of Carlisle Avenue appear in the same listing with ages and residences.
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