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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1908
Page
13
Chicago prices for May wheat surged on heavy short covering as demand remained active and gains reached a day high. May corn hit a new high, trading around 66 cents, while oats and provisions also advanced on strong buying and mixed receipts signals.
Mayor Markbreit received a petition from Clifton Avenue residents asking to stop roller skating on the street. Petitioners claim children from nearby streets monopolize sidewalks for a roller rink. The mayor cited the need for more playgrounds and referred the issue to the Police Department.
Harrison Advance Club met Friday with Mrs. H O Campbell hosting and Mrs. Walter Hartfience hosting the federation report. Papers included Jane Addams and Hull House and Jacob Riis and His Work with Timothy's Quest reviewed. music featured Pearl Meade and a quartet. Guests included Mrs. Edward Chamberlain and Mrs. George Caine. Harrison Round Table met Tuesday evening at Hartpence home with topics on education, art neglect, war designs, and criminal reform.
A six story factory at 418 422 Sycamore street was leased for ten years at 60000 by Miller Shoe Manufacturing Company after a brief market period. The Henderson Lithographing Company vacated it to move to Norwood. The deal was brokered by William B. Poland Co with E M Costello.
Real estate transfers include Joseph Feldhaus to Peter Pp Weis Lot 156 in J H Oliver's second addition Reading Richard E Taylor to J William Taylor 30 feet on north side of Vinton Street at corner of Liddell Street. Lloyd P Baen to George W Brown 22 acres in Section 2 Symmes Tell Lot 40 in L C Moore's sub on lease between the estate of Rice John Ludlow's sub H L Dudley et al a lot on south Laver Colter to T C J Watson to G Cc Shi Towns id 6 deeee eeee ssesseeceeess John Flannery to John and Kate Far Warsaw Avenue An agreement filed modifying Holden and the C H D Ry Co as to extending time of purchase Estate of Arthur W Johnstone to John Carmichael 200 by 4 1/2 feet on south side of Colter Avenue Mt Washington 7 and 18 in e's sub of 5-o A to Charles W G 17 in sub of New Haven E Hoberg Pleasant CT aes 2 000 1 000
Property records show several mortgages recorded, including William uernsee to perenete B. weebadet for 4000 dollars and The Erdman Shoe Co. to Norwood National B. L. Co. for 7000 dollars. Cancellations include Carrie G. Mears to John J. pane Meyer to Victoria B. and Mary William Dieringer to Brighton Go. These entries reflect transfers and terminations across multiple Lot numbers and properties in the area.
A two story frame dwelling on the north side of Warner street near Victor is listed as owned by H Hildebrant with reported cost and construction details.
A long list of cases filed in Common Pleas Court Nos. 139,397 to 139,405 and related dockets includes The Phoenix Insurance Company versus Judson Harmon as Receiver for $263, William Betz versus Rose Betz to set aside marriage, Ida Kaiser versus Otto Kaiser for divorce and alimony, James E. Rust versus Louis Rust for divorce, Louis Anstrofsky against Charles Fraid on appeal, Kloe Kibler versus Henry Kibler for divorce, Pauline Kuhlmann versus Henry Kuhlmann for divorce, Moses Marienthal versus Charles Pancero et al. for $300 on a note, Meader Furniture Company versus W. W. Borman et al. for $1,084.63 on a note, Krell Piano Company versus The Krell Piano Company injunction suit, Mary E B Werles versus The Columbia Life Insurance Company for $1,000 on account, World's Fair Wrecking Company versus The Central Trust and Safe Deposit Company for $493.45 on a contract, and Anna Schwartz versus George Ceneas for $15,000 in damages.
The Board of Public Service voted yesterday to hold a hearing next Thursday on the natural gas question. Harry Manes protested but was overruled. John C. Riley denies involvement with a letter sent by City Solicitor C. B. Matthews to Attorney Matthews. The City Solicitor’s reply, signed by Ballard, declines to file a suit to enjoin Mt. Echo Park acquisition after review.
Park Superintendent Bodgers informed the Board of Public Service that families renting Bathgate park site property refused to pay rent. The board ordered rents set at 5 percent of property purchase price, payable immediately or tenants face eviction. City Solicitor to oversee collection.
Louis Seibert named foreman of laborers at the City Hospital with a daily wage. William S. Childman promoted from store keeper to a position at seven dollars monthly. Ed Keller appointed inspector in the City Engineer's office at three dollars fifty cents daily. P F Wehmer assigned gas and electrical meter inspector by the Board of Public Service yesterday.
The Ault & Wiborg Co complains to the Board of Public Service about the street between Sixth and Culvert a cave in risk. The Board approves an ordinance to buy an automobile for the Street Repair Department superintendent.
Glendale society column lists Mr. and Mrs. William Cooper Procter traveling to Boston New York and Washington with a southern return. Visitors include Mrs. Clifford Sears from San Francisco and Mrs. J K Sterrett in town. Attendees at Armitale Club hosted by Miss Mildred Pollock include Dorcas Massey Elizabeth Little George Thompson and others.
Mr and Mrs Robert Foster and family returned to Portsmouth Ohio to reside Mrs Charles Cox returns home from Roxabel Ohio W Cryder visited Chillicothe last week Mrs Joseph Watson back from Ft Thomas Kentucky Mrs Charles E and children have been visiting relatives at Obio Ohio
Lake Worth hosts fourth annual carnival and motor boat races with yachts and houseboats along the shore. Notables including J B Foraker Jr and Cincinnati visitors attend dances and tours at the Royal Poinciana and Breakers hotels as crowds gather for the Inlet excursions and venetian fireworks amid a tropical resort scene.
Special correspondent reports a bustling Ormond scene after the auto meet. Tennis gains attention with new courts praised as fine. Beachgoers and bathers enjoy surf and sun while golf enthusiasts anticipate the Florida East Coast tournament at Hotel Ormond. Ohioans and Cincinnati visitors, including Judge Granger and Alfred Granger, frequent the Breton Inn and Hotel Ormond.
St Augustine Florida reports perfect weather as thousands enjoy the season. The Ponce de Leon celebration in April draws guests to the Alcazar and Ponce de Leon hotels with concerts and promenades. Notable guests include Mrs Strobridge Cincinnati and Mr Strobridge on Florida resort visits.
Jacksonville closes its horse show while the Power Boat Club stages trials and the final race drawing wide attention. Society guests from Ohio and Cincinnati noted among the fashionable crowd as members enjoy winter resort events.
Yachts and water craft fill the Royal Palm docks as visitors explore the bay and fish banks. Miss Annie Spillman joins in a unique dory race for a handsome cup, accompanied by Stewart Morley. Bridge parties flourish on the lawn as Mr. and Mrs. John Kilgour host a bustling circle before returning to Cincinnati.
A society note reports a surprise party held Saturday for Miss Tieman with many guests including Martha Jones Minnie Kluver Gussie Seibert Emily Schirmer Marie Lemeyer Helen Bertlesman Ida Davis Jennie Dubel Helen Tieman Novelha Leatherby Dora Sonady Violet Hern and others. Several residents were noted visiting relatives and hosting gatherings at homes on Florida and Hud son avenues with multiple contemporary social contacts.
Mrs. Charles Kenner of Cincinnati visited her sister Mrs. Edward S. Fogg in Latonia. Mrs. Fenton A. Adams left for Oxford Kentucky. The M E Church Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Stephen Weaver’s home on Park Avenue. Mrs. Huff hosted Epworth League activities. Alice James returned from two weeks with Mrs. J A Morrow in Pittsburgh. Mrs. A E Pitsenberger’s Ladies Aid met on Huntington Avenue. Mayor J T Earle departed for Frankfort Kentucky. Dinmore Park Euchre Club met at Mrs. George Carter’s home.
Mrs J J Backman returns from visiting Mrs Grace Dunnigan in Quitman Mississippi. Mrs Hart Watts and her son Gordon stay with Mrs Charles Harwood in Huntington West Virginia. Mrs F W Kassebaum guests of relatives in Indianapolis last week. Miss Margaret Dunnigan leaves tomorrow for several months in Falmouth Kentucky. The Tri Kappas were entertained by Miss Bess Webber Tuesday evening.
Mrs Alma M Procter wife of Percy Procter of Cincinnati Ohio formerly with Procter Gamble died suddenly in Washington today of acute nephritis She was 56 years old Mr and Mrs Procter had been in Washington only a few days and her remains were taken to Cincinnati for burial
Paris reports a coming Beach settlement to end the Moroccan trouble based on Mulai Hafid’s removal. Supplications for peace reach Hafid and leaders as General d Amade notes French troops encamped at Settat and Chaouia pacification advancing.
Official confirmation from Morocco states Mulai Hafid the insurgent sultan has sent peace proposals to Abdul Aziz Sultan of Morocco. Rumors say Hafid and lieutenants may receive funds for an indefinite pilgrimage to Mecca. They would be paid to leave the country.
Casablanca dispatch notes Hafid's peace proposals arise from his clash with Glaoui over Fez governorship. Glaoui wants his brother named, Hafid prefers a son of Zaini. If resolved, Hafid may drop peace terms. Chaoula chief secured safe conduct as Mulai Hafid signals willingness to meet General D'Amade at Sétat to discuss frontier engagement while French detachment retreats after an Algerian clash that left one officer dead and two wounded.
San Francisco reports Jesse Knode Cooke, former Hempstead Episcopal pastor, and his wife Floretta Whaley found in a city suite after elopement. The pair claim destitution and telegraphed for funds to Floretta’s grandmother. A pale baby and hot weather noted as parents defend their plight.
In George street near Central avenue two colored men fought a deadly duel over a woman. Manuel Ford died after being stabbed in the heart. his killer fled into Abe Polinsky's saloon and then vanished. Detective web closes as police seek the suspected slayer and Johnson claims self defense.
In Henderson Kentucky March 14 a deputy marshal, Smith Childers, was shot by Jake McDowell a negro. A mob formed rushing McDowell to Henderson then to Dixon the county seat. White and black mobs pursued the shooter and accused assailants. four travelers were shot in Dixon and the jail conditions described as impregnable.
A panic erupted during a dance on Central avenue and Wade street when John Andrews, 20, machinist of 1808 Logan street, was struck with a blackjack and fell unconscious with a deep gash. The stampede sent people fleeing as firefighters checked for fire. Andrews was hospitalized in stable condition.
Daisy Hayes aged 15 was taken from 413 Longworth Street to the Juvenile Court and escaped from City Hospital last night by leaping from a ward window while a nurse was away.
Frank Kerns bartender for Gene Rudd at 414 Central Avenue and Lewis Niehaus of a Carlisle and Smith streets saloon were arrested early this morning by Sergeant Palmer and Officers Wessel Graver and Mason for violating the midnight closing law.
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