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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1908
Page
2
Thrilling escapes mark the burning Aveline Hotel where residents fled smoke and flames from the elevator shaft. Fire Chief Hill brecht and Chief Anckenbruck fear numerous bodies remain in ruins as crews search the debris.
Survivor recounts scenes from the Aveline Hotel blaze in Fort Wayne Indiana. George J Lockhorn a traveling salesman and Stockhorn arrived home bandaged after escaping the burning six story hotel early morning. Officials say about eighteen bodies were recovered. fires started near the elevator shaft and cut off exits.
In Baltimore on May 8 Cardinal Gibbons led the grand mass as Mgr Dennis John Connell of the Catholic University Washington was consecrated Titular Bishop of Sabate. Archbishops Keane Moeller and other prelates attended including Blenk Aversa Chattard Maes Van De Vyver Donahue Allen Kelley Kenny.
The Cleveland street railway strike was delayed as talks moved toward arbitration. The union seeks binding legal arbitration on the old contract with the Cleveland Electric Railway Company, arguing it obligates higher pay and concessions. President Dupont agreed to arbitrate but wants the contract's legal and moral status decided together. If the union blocks the spirit of the contract arbitration may proceed, with wage, fare, and uniform issues left unresolved.
Eyewitness reports a deadly hotel blaze with 50 to 75 guests trapped on the fourth and fifth floors. A man leapt to the ground amid flames as rescuers arrived late, while women guests showed bravery and two major clothing houses opened doors to aid survivors. The exact count of dead remains uncertain days after the disaster.
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune reports a major fire at the Richards Evans Company flour mill and elevator in Cortland that destroyed the plant and caused an $85,000 loss with $18,000 insured. Warren answered with its steamer and hose nine miles away, saving nearby properties.
A disastrous blaze in Byhalia northern county destroyed Harris Bonham Co general store the Telephone Exchange and nearby homes shops and a blacksmith shop. Estimated loss about 50 000 with partial insurance coverage and unknown origin. Local authorities investigate the fire.
A fatal blaze swept a four story brick tenement at No. 17 Humboldt Street in New York City. Early morning flames trapped residents and responders fought stubborn heat and smoke. Authorities investigate cause and loss of life.
A populated Brooklyn district fire killed six people and seriously injured four others. The Abrams family of eight housed on the third floor perished or burned. Mrs. Jennie Cohen also died. Rescue efforts by police and firemen saved several in upper stories via life nets. The fire began in the cellar and the total loss is estimated at ten thousand dollars.
A mysterious double murder occurred early today in a foreign colony in South Columbus. Victims Ed Moldéwan, 20, Romanian, and Swinschoff Peni, 50, Bulgarian, were found dead. eight Bulgarians in custody. Interpreters George Pokostoff and Is Accused, motive unclear. Moldéwan had just left a Romanian wedding when killed.
Manila May 4 The town of Anti polo in Moreng province was practically destroyed by a lightning fire. Four hundred houses burned leaving hundreds homeless. The famous shrine was saved from the blaze.
Latonia and Covington battle a large blaze that destroyed the J. Weller Company vinegar plant with six hundred generators and heavy machinery. Loss tallies near $100,000 to $200,000, partly insured. Water pressure suffered from a four inch meter in a ten inch main, delaying containment. The fire prompted calls for more apparatus and monitoring by Covington officials and the Underwriters' Association.
Kansas City May 8 By far the most important religious convention ever held in this city will begin on Thursday May 21 when the 120th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the United States will convene in Convention Hall and sit until June 1 The assembly will be the annual meeting and the second session since the consolidation with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church It will include 800 commissioners plus board secretaries foreign missionaries college presidents and other church members The day before the assembly a college conference will meet with presidents of Presbyterian colleges and universities from across the United States among those joining are Dr J C Bair president of the Synodical College California Dr S T Wilson president of the Synodical College Tennessee and Dr L E Holden president of Wooster University Ohio
Land agents in Tullahoma report over 150 tenant families have arranged to flee as riders threaten to raid the area. Neighbors fear further violence and vow to move beyond the danger zone.
East Hamilton property owners and manufacturers funded an water main extension at their expense with a promise of reimbursement if annexation occurred. Now annexation has taken place and a large claim is presented to the Board of Public Service. The board records no contract and the matter is referred to City Solicitor J B Connaughton for investigation.
Jane H. Skinner oldest Hamilton resident dies at 229 North Third Street aged years after general debility. She helped found and charter Children’s Home. survived by Dr. George C. Skinner Mrs. D M Kennedy Walter and Frank Skinner. Captain John Pickering 72 prominent contractor and 114th O W L board member dies in Washington D C after weeks of illness. funeral set for 2 p.m. today.
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