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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1908

Page

5

Lumber Struck Workman at Liberty Street Project

Alexander Howard, 50, colored, of Smith and Carlisle avenues, was struck on the head by a falling lumber piece while at a building on Liberty Street near Vine Street and was taken to City Hospital. Cornelius McFadden, 83, of Rockdale Avenue, fell about forty feet down the Walnut Hill embankment of the Cincinnati Northern Railroad and was unconscious on rescue, then admitted to City Hospital. Receipts show Cincinnati Prof Nice for April at 182,775.43 dollars, up nearly two percent from last year. February receipts declined.

Alexander Howard Smith T Carlisle Avenue Liberty Street Vine Street City Hospital Cornelius McFadden Rockdale Avenue Kk & N Walnut Hille Cincinnati Nice

Two alleged Teamsters convention frauds exposed locally

Two men in the city posing as agents of the aeeneee Unions try to collect funds for a supposed Teamsters convention. Local labor officers denounce them as frauds, and no convention will occur in this year.

Aeeneee Teamsters

Tobacco grower arraigned for concealed weapon charge

L. C. Thompson of Poplar Grove KY told Police Court he carried a pistol to deter night riders after a shot was heard. Judge Lueders ended the case with a sentence.

L. C. Thompson Poplar Grove Thompson Lueders

Man Dies After Being Kicked by Horse at Local Stable

Joseph Campbell, 64, of 1209 Clay Street, died in City Hospital after being kicked by a horse in the Adams Express Company stable last Monday. The coroner was notified last night. Campbell had been taken to the hospital on Thursday with severe injuries from the incident.

Joseph Campbell Clay Street Adams Express Company

Dentist Accused After Alleged Overdose During Extraction

Mrs. Anna Favors alleges a dentist administered an overdose during a tooth extraction. She remains in critical condition at City Hospital with slim prospects of recovery as doctors monitor her status tonight.

Anna Favors

Arrest Warrant Issued in Electricity Theft Case

Attorney Smith Hickenlooper for Union Gas and Electric Company obtained a warrant for John Harrell of 523 East Eighth Street after charging him with unlawfully diverting electric current. Harrell surrendered to police and faces arraignment before Judge Lueders.

Smith Hickenlooper Union Gas and Electric Company John Harrell East Eighth Street Farrell Lueders

Dayton Couple Arrested for Disorderly Conduct

Charles Loraine a Dayton machinist and his wife Myrtle were arrested yesterday by Patrolmen Turnipseed and Harnold on disorderly conduct after a street quarrel. Loraine said his wife had run away from home and Judge Lueders continued the case.

Charles Loraine Dayton Myrtle Turnipseed and Harnold Loraine Lueders

Steamboat Trip for St. Xavier's Athletes Planned

College Club of St. Xavier's organized a river excursion on the Island Queen to New Richmond and back. Proceeds go to St. Xavier's Athletic Association. The trip started at 7 30 from the foot of Broadway and returned near midnight with over five hundred attendees.

New Richmond Queen College Club of St. Xavier's St. Xavier’s Athletic Association Broadway

Dayton physicians to attend Ohio Eclectic meeting

Local doctors including Drs. J. C. Evans BE, R. Freeman, H. W. Felter, K. O. Foltz, J. B. Hagen, J. L. Payne, L. E. B. Russell, J. K. Scudder, C. G. Smith and R. L. Thomas travel to Dayton for the Ohio Eclectic Medical Association gathering at the Algonquin Hotel. Lyle and Juettner will present papers on Tuberculosis Wednesday evening.

Dayton Ohio Eclectic Medical Association Algonquin Hotel J. C. Evans R. Freeman H. W. Felter K. O. Foltz J. 8. Hagen J. L. Payne L. EB. Russell J. K. Scudder C. G. Smith R. L. Thomas

Cincinnati Pure Food Show Showcases 108 Babies

The Cincinnati Pure Food Show featured 108 babies inspected with about 20 more waiting for space. Winners: Mrs. John Kitt for Baby Violet $10, Mrs. Fannie Barrett for Baby Laura Leona $5, and Mrs. Clarence Garway for Baby Lavinia $2. Next Monday a new baby show opens at 1 30 p m with the first fifty entrants. Also covered were cooking demonstration by Mrs Nellie Daling Gans on omelettes and prune souffles with detailed recipes. Boosters' Day with Mr John Grimm Jr as officer of the day promised many surprises and a big celebration.

Cincinnati John Kitt Bank Street Violet Fannie Barrett S Betts Street Laura Leona Clarence Garway West Fourth Street Lavinia Nellie Daling Gans Chicago Cooking School John Grimm, Jr

Barred from the Mails Postmaster Ban on Cincinnati Firm

P EB Cheney of Urbana Ohio was ordered banned for a mail fraud after ads for improper pictures and proper ones. The Girard Pill Company of Cincinnati denied mail use for an ad offering copies of letters to ladies and a price of twenty five cents for a pill.

Commercial Tribune Washington P. EB Cheney Urbana Girard Pill Company Cincinnati

Memorial Parade Plans Completed by Junior Order's Cavalry

Treasurer George C. James reports Unknown Monument fund expenditures of 187 dollars with a 50 dollar balance ready to turn over. G A R women and Daughters of Veterans will oversee the Unknown Mound. Juniors plan a large cavalry-led parade showing, with Mayor Markbreit accepting and Colonel Kissane arranging carriage and escort. Officials list high ranking staff and Aide-de-Camp names. Dedication of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall set for June 6.

A. R City Hell George C. James Daughters of Veterans Juior Order Markbreit Kissane Marshal Poe E. R. Monfort Amor Smith J. K. Richards W. F. Ray George H. Kolker Edw. L. Allen Max Hirsch R. Crumbaugh John Herrlinger F. W. Daugherty R. B. Barrett EH. Hannaford Charles E. Evans A. A. Tucker M. J. Durkin C. G. Hallam Spelzmuller G. Sullivan R. B. Kelly George Reiter A. B. Camp George W. Hays H. Struble E. P., Moulinier M. L. Bettman M. D. Kirk M. P. Bolan Charles. Bohmer H. BE. Hunwick A. R. Holmes H. Glenn A. J. Behymer Conrad Liner George Vorhees Frank C. Asbury John O. Rose P. W. Durr H. W. Hamann Jacob Baschang Joseph Blair H M. Rulison E. R. Eamondson F. S. Krug Clinton Cowen Charles E. Roth D. P. Coe Soldiers and Schlore’ Memorial

Auto pursuit ends with capture of horse thief

W. M. Davis, superintendent of the Cincinnati Railroad Omnibus Co., chased a stranger who jumped into his buggy on Opera Place and rode away. The thief fled along Race Street toward Ninth and Central avenues, where Davis jumped out and seized the horse. Central Police Station was alerted, and Traffic Officer Brothers arrested Fred W. Sprger of Pittsburg, Pa, on a charge of taking a horse without leave.

W. M. Davis Cincinnati Railroad Omnibus Company Opera Place Davis Race Street Ninth Central Avenue Ninth Street Central Police Brothers Fred W. Swerger Pittsburg

Boy 13 Seeks Parents After Traction Car Detour

Fred Smith 13 was taken to the Place of Detention by a Cincinnati Dayton Toledo car crew after they carried him toward Dayton and returned when his stated location proved false. He formerly lived in the city, his parents having moved away, and he says two sisters live on Linn Street. His story is under investigation.

Fred Smith Cincinnati Dayton

Cumminsville Creates Classic Public Library Boom

Cumminsville residents favor Shakespeare over sensational fare as the new public library opens with 5000 volumes. In its first days 742 books are borrowed and demand for technical works grows, prompting plans to add hundreds more. Librarian Miss Mary Rudd Cochran reports strong community interest.

Cumminsville New Mary Rudd Cochran Tm Library

Kellogg Opposes City Bridge Plan At Council Meeting

Councilman Kellogg warned the proposed Eastern avenue bridge by the Traction Company could provoke uprisings and said he would take the matter to court if the ordinance passes. The mayor toured the site with Traction Company reps and noted possible coal hauling benefits but delayed a decision until next Thursday.

Cincinnati Kellogg Traction Company Eastern Avenue J. 8 S. Neave

Wing First Prize in War of Words at Cincinnati U

Hundreds attended the Jones oratorical contest at Cincinnati University auditorium. Louis D. Goss won first prize of 40 dollars with Charity From the Biological Point of View. Emanuel Jacobowitz took second with The College Man In Politics while Bernard C. Bowen spoke Ohio's Contribution to the Union.

Louis D. Goss Emanuel Jacobowitz Bernard C. Bowen Daniel Webster Patrick Henry Cincinnati University Gross Jacobowitz Jerome B. Howard Dudley Sutphin Alfred Bettman Dabney Bowen Ohio Jones Frank Jones

City Hall Notes Mention Circus Trip and Resurfacing

About 300 boys and girls from the House of Refuge were taken to the circus under the city service board. Dr J M Withrow will address night high school graduates at Music Hall May 29. Assistant City Solicitor Baker said protests against Opera Place resurfacing were investigated and found the asphalt in good condition. The board supported Cornell's new resolution to resurface the street excluding the protested section.

Danier and Cornette Service Board House of Refuge J. M. Withrow Music Hall Baker Board of Public Service John Havlin Charles P. Taft Opera Place Cornell

Five Roumanians thank Mayor at Easter celebration

Five Roumanians thanked Mayor Markbreit yesterday for his support at their Easter gathering held Monday. Patrolman H. Dieters was fined $25 for intoxication on duty yesterday morning. Danier of the Board of Public Service and Superintendent Allison of the Refuge received ten day leaves of absence. They depart tomorrow for Hampton, Virginia, to attend the truant and wayward children conference, then May 6 to 13 attend the National Conference of Charities and Corrections in Richmond.

Markbreit Dacia Roumania H. Dieters Danier Board of Public Service Allison Refuge Hampton National Conference of Charities and Corrections Richmond Virginia

Board to Prepare Ordinance for Asphalt Plant Materials

The Board of Public Service directed City Solicitor Ballard to draft an ordinance authorizing the purchase of materials for the new municipal asphalt plant.

Board of Public Service Ballard

Bomb blast at Phoenix Club wounds barkeeper in Cincinnati

A bomb exploded near the main entrance of the Phoenix Club at Ninth and Race streets injuring Frank J. Buegel, a barkeeper. Police center on a well dressed couple seen nearby and consider a discharged employee a possible suspect while Buegel recovers at City Hospital.

Phoenix Club Ninth Race Streets Frank J. Buegel McMillan Street Buegel Ninth and

Mayor backs bird park plan for city green space

Councilman O'Brien leads a resolution to create a birds home park on Evanswood Evans Place two and a half acres with support from Prof Benedict University of the Audubon Society and Taxpayers Association while Socialists oppose a municipal lodging house. Committee on Streets and Parks to report soon.

Evanswood Evans Place Benedict O'Brien O’brien Fred Tuke Taxpayers’ Association Lucien Wulsin Dabney University Committee On

Harvard Men Will Attend Reunion in Philadelphia

About twenty Cincinnati graduates of Harvard will join a larger gathering of Associated Harvard Clubs in Philadelphia next Friday. The Cincinnati party departs Thursday in a private car and attends a smoker at the Belleview Stratford Hotel, followed by a Delaware River trip and a banquet. A Sunday trip to Atlantic City is planned. Notable attendees include Governor Augustus Willson and Alfred M. Allen among others. The Cincinnati group will join Louisville, Indianapolis, and Pittsburgh parties in Pittsburgh before continuing to Philadelphia.

Cincinnati Harvard Philadelphia Harvard Clubs Harvard Club University Club Belleyué-Stratford Delaware River Atlantic City Cinccinnati Augustus Willson Kentucky Alfred M. Allen Alfred Bettman J. H. Gest C. T. Greve Graham Hunt Max Hirsch Harry M. Levy Richard W. Neff Stanley W. Merrell Elliott H. Pendleton Stewart Shillito Walter Silberberg Mitchell Wilby Joseph Wilby Willis Bailey Zanesville Louisville Indianapolis Pittsburg

Funeral notices for Theodore Keidel and J H Leiding

Excelsior Lodge 369 F and A M meets today at 1 15 PM to attend Theodore Keidel funeral. Temple Lodge 676 K of P gathers Saturday May 2 at 12 30 PM for J H Bade Leiding funeral services at Odd Fellows Temple with WM W J Berning presiding.

Temple Lodge K. of P Lodgeroom J. H. Bade Fox C. CG Jos. Levi K. BR Cincinnati APRIE Ayers J. H. Leiding Odd Fellows’ Temple Satur J. Berning Louis Broermann

Assess Two Railroads in County Audits

Auditors from several counties met with County Auditor Richardson to fix road assessments for the Big Four and the Cincinnati & Springfield. Main track values were set at 12,500 for the Big Four and 8,000 for the Cincinnati line. second tracks at 5,000 and 3,000. branches 2,000 for the Cincinnati. rolling stock 8,000 per mile for the Big Four and 2,000 per mile for Cincinnati. buildings and machinery to be appraised as returned subject to approval. money and credits 150 per mile for Big Four and 100 per mile for Cincinnati.

Big Four Cincinnati & Springfield Richardson

Syrian Temple N M Special Meeting May 2

Special meeting of the Syrian Temple in New Mexico will be held Saturday May 2 at 8 p m for business and receiving petitions for the June class A moving picture entertainment follows the close of the meeting signed Keeper Potentate

Syrian Temple N. M Moving Picture Entertainment Keeper Potentate

Death notices for McGuff and Mary Frances Young

John J McGuff son of Luke and Mary McGuff died suddenly Tuesday April 28 at 9 55 p m at 521 Dandridge Street Funeral Saturday May 2 Requiem high mass at St Xavier s Church. Mary Frances Young sister of Mrs A B Clarkson died suddenly at home Thursday aged 72 Funeral services 2 p m Saturday 157 East Third Street Covington Ky Burials private.

M'Guff John J Luke Mary McGuff Fitzpatrick Dandridge Street St. Xavier's Church Mary Frances A. BE. Clarkson East Third Street Covington

Memorial resolutions for John Henry Leiding

The Fire Underwriters' Club holds a memorial meeting on May 1 1908 for John Henry Leiding born in Germany who died April 29 1908 in Cincinnati aged 25 years he was a prominent underwriter and held trustee roles with the Golden Fellows' Temple Company and the First Presbyterian Church He was a religious family man and the club offers deepest sympathy and directs copies of the resolutions to the family and club records.

Fire Underwriters’ Club John Henry Leiding Germany Cincinnati Christ's Hospital Leiding Oold Fellows’ Temple Company First Presbyterian Church Drexelive Schottenfels William Strebelmann

Retire Veteran Fireman James Canary in Cincinnati

James Canary, a 22 year veteran of the Cincinnati Fire Department, is retired by the Pension Board. Gifts Engine House ties his service as estimates for 1909 are approved: Fire Department 820,712. Police 831,860. office force 21,500. Await city approval. next meeting set for May 18. President Boyd on leave to New York. Member Furst to Mt. Clemens.

James Canary Cincinnati Fire Department Pension Board Boyd New York Furst Mt. Clemens

Obituary notices list several local deaths and causes

Burial permits show Leonora Rankins age 33 of 1583 Providence died of heart disease. Lillian Johnson age 27 of 931 Wade suffered cerebral disease. Frank Tuertscher age 28 of 69 Mulberry 1519 Race died of heart disease. Roscoe Btone age 2 of 1748 Marengo died of pneumonia.

Rankins Leonora Providence Johnson Lillian Wade de Tuertscher Frank Btone Roscoe Marengo

Also Mentioned on This Page

City News Postmaster General Unknown Monument Fund William W. Poore James Burns George Weitzel J. J. Burgess Frank Wendlestein Thomas E. Dean Arthur Davis Robert Bell N. F. Dean E. F. Harcourt G. F. Rennick Marshal Henry Lachtrop Charles C. Bleiler Anthony Thiering Fred Farley Albert Schultz H. J. Cook John J. Weitzel Reinhold Schwald Charles Lackman John Vogt A. C. Bauer Cumminsville 15 Fond OF Classics WING Louis D. Gross Board of Judges City Hall Notes BOMBM J. H. Lightner Munro Hotel Beinhardt Richard Clark M. Yeager Millikin Crawford H. M. Benedict Che John Shillits Company W West O OF THE Alleghanies Maryland Commercial Tribune Building Effie Virginia Ryan School of Stenography and Typewriting Reading Road Blair Ave Avondale Cess Young Men's Mutual Life Association First National Building Oliv Ask Contract Department Private Bell Telephone CO Vine ST Hotels and Resorts Hotel Normandie Washington, D. C McPherson Square Masonic Martinique Erald Square N. Y. City William Taylor & St None Board of Safety Theodore. Koolchinsky Louleville Jeannette Lewin Kenner John B. George Setedee Newport Tee Grace Heckle Pee Liberty Bertha Clay Liberty St William Buddemeyer En Eneneecar Dora F. Pohlman Frederick Michaeles Sagen Louise Micken Atlantic City, N. J Traymore N. J Ite Traymore Hotel Charles O. Marquette D. S. White Colerain Avenue Ding Lincoln Avenue Dennis John Pendleton Franzis Worth Hylce Ebro Jowslars W.4th St Monuments “Oonatts Som John Church Co B. Cor W. J. Langston Smith Sy Phee Canal Ocean Steamers Plymouth-Cherbourg-Bremen A.M. Kaiser d. Gr Kronpring Wm Luetzow Irene K. Luise Oelrichs & CO Kaiser Wm. I Kurfuerst Derfinger Mediterranean Friedrich K. Albert Atlas National Bank Bright Germ Kuhn & Sons Gibraltar Naples Genoa North German Lloyd Travelers’ Checks Co Bepler & Co Race St FIRUf + man Bank First National Bank Ef Thomas Cook & Son Shervice London Paris Hamburg Norway North Capd Spitzbergen Iceland Oceana Kronprinzessin Cecilie Moor Sana Atlantic Transport Line STAR LIN Azores Canopic Mal BO Cook & Son Closson’s Fourth St West
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