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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1908

Page

9

Atlantic Fleet Begets Close Collision in Northwest Gale

Rear Admiral Sperry's flagship Alabama suffered a torn gangway after the Illinois drifted free in a NW gale. The Illinois avoided collision with help from the helmsman and anchored to prevent further danger. Liberty and support craft were disrupted. Sperry's barge was wrecked and a lime schooner and a gasoline launch perished.

Illinois Sperry Alabama Spine Monterey Admiral Admiral Sperry Santa Cruz

Welcome to the Atlantic Fleet Arrives in Frisco

Frisco prepares for a grand naval arrival as the Atlantic Fleet nears San Francisco. Flags light Market Street while 46 warships pass the Golden Gate in a single line. Rear Admiral Evans resumes command as the fleet docks, with extensive public celebrations planned.

Frisco Deer Francisco Cal Navy Evans Market Street Eyehd Telegraph Hill Fleet Reception Committee James D. Pheldh Golden Gate Robley D. Evans Paso Robles Hot Springs Santa Cruz West Virginia Dayton Connecticut Will Ocean Lands End Point Bonita Ft. Baker Marin County Torfes Presidio

Suicide in County Jail Hospital Claims A. N. Carine

A. N. Carine, age unknown, died by his own action tonight in the County Jail hospital at Ebbanon Indiana. He hanged himself with a piece of cloth tied around his neck, leaving behind a wife and daughter.

Commercial Tribune Ebbanon Ind A. N. Carine

Bryan Maintains Lead for Presidential Nomination in 1904 Race

The Democratic struggle for the nomination continues as William J Bryan holds a solid lead with 340 delegates elected and 669 to be chosen. New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut split on instructions while Texas shows strong Bryan sentiment guiding Bailey factions. Johnson supporters are actively campaigning to boost Governor Johnson against Bryan.

Commercial Tribune Washington George Gray Delaware John A. Johnson Minnesota Wilam A Bryan Parker Bryan Denver New York New Jersey Connecticut Texas

Night Riders Rulin Ohio Tobacco Beds Rally

Night riders destroyed tobacco beds owned by Ben Land in Armor west of Maysville Kentucky. Beds also burned in Brown County as riders reportedly crossed the river to Ohio growers. General Roger Williams and Middlesboro troops arrived at Hopkinsville Kentucky with a small detachment remaining for orders as they assess regional security.

Lexington Ben Land Armor Maysville Brown County Ohio Hopkinsville Commercial Tribune Roger Williams Middlesboro Trigg County Williams Calloway Trigg Kentucky Christian Lyon

Foraker Set to Address AME General Conference

Norfolk May 3 The twenty third quadrennial session of the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church opens tomorrow and runs three weeks. Notable talks include May 8 by United States Senator J B Foraker on Citizenship May 11 by Rev W T Vernon Register of the Treasury and May 19 by Booker T Washington. Delegates from nearly every state Canada South America the Windward Islands and Africa attend at St Johns A M E Church Virginia's largest AME Church. The body totals 501 members with delegates from 71 annual conferences and 800000 in church membership.

Norfolk Val General Conference The African Methodist Episcopal Church United States J.8 Foraker W. T. Vernon Register of the United States Treasury Union Canada South America Windward Islands Africa St. John's A. M. E. Church Virginia Liberia Cape Colony Transvaal Orange River

Three Sailors Surrender to Immigration at Laredo

Three American sailors from the torpedo boat flotilla who desert from Acapulco reached Laredo and surrendered to immigration authorities. They were turned over to Fort McIntosh military authorities and wish to rejoin their ships. They will be held for Navy Department orders.

Laredo Tex Torpedo Boat Acapulco Mex Fort McIntosh Navy Department

Texans to Be Buried Deeper Under New Rule

All Texans who die must be buried not less than five feet deep, except where solid rock or water is encountered, in which case four feet will suffice. The rule, issued by the State Department of...

Commercial Tribune Austin Tex State Department of

Fight Campbell Indorsement Sparks Democratic Battle in Ohio

Ohio Democrats clash over Senatorial indorsement with former Governor Campbell supported by Ingalls and opponents urging voluntary primary. Debate centers on who pays and how a primary would be run, with committee wrangles and a possible minority report shaping preconvention drama.

State Central Committee United States Ingalls Campbell Committee

Ticket scalpers taken to jail

William Carey aged 27, a ticket scalper based at 304 Central avenue, is jailed on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses after victims report paying for transportation to multiple cities but not receiving tickets. Police say Carey and partner Kennedy have prior arrests and were linked to forged passes and other offenses.

William Carey Central Avenue Bell and Schaefer Central Station H. W. Sewell Sycamore Street Carey St. Louis New York City Ft. Wayne Duluth Lexington Denver Los Angeles High Point Polic Venn William H. Kennedy Kennedy

Louis Cohn Struck by Glendale Car in St Bernard

Louis Cohn a 60 year old bookkeeper in the Surveyor of Customs office is seriously injured at his home 412 Shillito street after being hit by a Glendale car on Saturday night. He suffers three fractured ribs and a broken nose after witnesses say he was crossing near Church street and the Carthage pike. He was moved to Dr Topie's office then home by cab.

Louis Cohn Surveyor of Customs Office Shillito Street Glendale St. Bernard O’ Cohn Church Street Carthage Pike Topie

Switchman Wounds Man Over Rest Fare in Switch Shanty

In McAlester Oklahoma May 3 a sick man seeking a rest in a Katy switch shanty refused to pay $1 to a switchman. The switchman and workers struck with a brake tool fracturing the man’s skull en route to Katy Hospital. The injury is described as probably fatal.

M’'Alester Okla Katy McAlester

Indian Holds Negro for Debt in Tekoa Ranch

A Washington born negro hired by Louie Antelope on a Coeur d Alene reservation visit was roped, tied, and kept on a Tekoa ranch for days to force payment of his fare. Marshal Nessly intervened guiding release and legal explanation. The man fled back toward Tekoa seeking return to Washington DC.

Commercial Tribune Wash Washington Coeur d’Alene National Capital Louie Antelope Tekoa Worley Marshal Nessly Antelope State Line Redmen Louie West Washington, D. C

Evangelist King Blamed For Family Breakup Incident

George W. Turner, chief car inspector for the Missouri Pacific Railroad, blames evangelist King for his divorce and risked family collapse during revival meetings at the First United Evangelical Church. Turner cites Kings teaching that a divorced person who remarries is not married and that children of such unions are illegitimate. He states his wife left him with their two children and that he now faces homelessness as his older children are grown.

Commercial Tribune Omaha Neb Evangelist King First United Evangelical Church George W. Turner Missouri Pacific Railroad Kim Turner Sha

Troop A Trooper Discharged After Crafton Marriage

Frank D. Tucker of Troop A and Elizabeth C. Horstkamp wed in Crafton and Tucker was discharged from the State police on orders from Harrisburg. Captain Groome notes troopers must not marry, a policy still in effect.

Commercial Tribune Greensburg Frank D. Tucker Elizabeth C. Horstkamp Crafton Harrisburg J. C

Guardians and Trustees Notice in Probate Court

Notice is hereby given that accounts and vouchers of guardians and trustees are on file in the court office suspended for confirmation. Interested parties may file written exceptions by May 26, 1908. matter to be heard and continued daily until disposed of. CHAS. F. MALSBURY, Probate Judge. By F. J. BEHLE, Deputy Clerk, Cincinnati, May 2, 1908.

Arnoid Nhearie Ellen Saletan Se B Jachenck Elizabeth Ergmann Jacob Edenstein Sto Georie Deller Iuasy Ted Cheeseman Ma Ye Band Wilson Lee i Marychael Hartigan John Andby John F. Dieckmann Edwardabeth Siebenthaler Hubert He Smith Wm A. Davidson Mary Elisabeth Ernest C Gustavling Milton Hoffheimer Samusl Lah John Mitsch Benjamin Sterrett Little Good Maria Hagel Freye Ariel E. Topie Johann Simon Louis Gandenberer William Flood Ray Aubke Mary Walker Anna Mann‘Hall John Murray Charles A. Kampe Annie C. Hamberg Charles McGarigle Frederick Poppe Mary H. Sanger Frances Lewis John Gneaf James Gilmore Margaret Dominick John Bell Maria Rehbeck Joseph Meltzer Gertrude McLaughlin Bernard Kiuemper Harvey DeCamp John H. Amburgh Martin Turckes Katherine Lage Henry A. Nunlist James Walker Elizabeth Haverkamp Hmma Sander Catherine Bolger Francis Bolger Harry Sokup John Edward H. Schwarz Maurice Hocter Ray E. Thompson S. Allgaier Edna Cordesman Alma K.krumberg Frank Ocke Hellyer Holden Albert A. Ross Harry B. Meyer Henry B. Rakel Dora Ulmer A. W. Frank Ella Hotchkiss Wm. Greene Chas. F. Malsbury F. J. Behle Cincinnati McCamman Bert Volz Bernard Weinewuth Smith Merrill Wilson Eliza Ja Pee Kerr John Aughurley Isaac W. Wolf Sarah Levi Bridget Gg Henry _ Theis George A. Huene Theodore Huené Anna Mul Ophlaterataick Choannaer Sop Charles HA Jac Louis Becket Betty Arry A. Duncan Redmon Each Martin A. Stall Isaac G Chas. Gerstler Caroline Remmy Elizabeth Igns Francis E. Wilson Mararet Hernard Anthony Sauer Anna Furlong Fred W. Burke Anna R. Brunsmann Mary Desch Sarah J. Anderson Frances Berheide Lucinda Edmiston Maggie Edwards Isaac Kimball J. Henry Bosse Consuelo P. Bulla Bernard Theresa Viel Harry M. Hidden William Gersie Belle R. McIntyre Elmer Knorf Henry Drees James Kelley John Warrington Gale Ary Gale Edna Begeman Marie Osseforth Flora M. Moorman John Shillito Marie Grau Joseph Schafer Aaron E. Jones Casaius J. Gilmore John P. Merz James McCann Edna Haas Edna Bohnert John H. Huer Jacob Rudolf Frank M. Kraemer Nathaniel Bartlett Daniel Cash Eliza A. Gaither Josph Longworth John Fe Brandt

Heating and Ventilating Hughes High School Building Bids

Sealed proposals for installing a heating and ventilating system at Hughes High School in Cincinnati will be received until noon June 8 1908. Bids require names of all bidders and a 10 percent guaranty. Forms available at the clerk’s office or Pickering Building. The committee reserves right to reject any or all bids.

Sealed bids invited for Drake Avenue sewer project Cincinnati

The Board of Public Service Cincinnati Ohio invites sealed bids by 12 noon Monday May 18 1903 for furnishing labor and materials to improve Drake avenue sewer from Marion avenue south to Wasson road. Bids must include full names and a $300 bond or certified check. The board may reject any bid. John J. Wenner Clerk April 25 1903.

Board of Public Service City of Cincinnati State of Ohio Drake Avenue Marion Avenue Wasson Road Board of Public John J. Wenner

Sheriff Seizes Freight Train in Jefferson County

A Jefferson County sheriff, armed with a writ of attachment, seized a Rock Island freight train arriving in Ry ANs on May 3. He chained a wheel to a rail and blocked the main line overnight, taking the engineer’s seat while railroad reps sought permission to move the train. The action stemmed from a $1 800 damages judgment against the railroad, with an appeal filed only by morning.

Commercial Tribune Ryan Oks Jefferson County Rock Island Railroad Company Chickasha T.a.m

Crawford Street Methodist Church Plans Annex Gymnasium

In Vicksburg Mississippi the Crawford Street Methodist Church plans a new annex with a gymnasium bowling lanes shower baths reading rooms library and reception spaces. It will offer cooking domestic science singing sewing mission work and a Bible study class. The facility aims to be the first institutional church in the South with public access and no member requirement. The project is estimated to cost fourteen thousand dollars.

Commercial Tribune Vicksburg Miss Crawford Street Methodist Church Young Women’s and Young Men's Christian Association South

Executors and guardians accounts suspended for confirmation

Notice is given that the accounts and vouchers of numerous executors guardians trustees and estates are suspended for confirmation. Interested parties may file written exceptions by May 12, 1908 for hearing in Cincinnati on April 18, 1908 and continued daily until final disposition.

Sealed bids invited for Nevada street sewer project 1908

Legal notice announces sealed bids due Monday May 1 1908 for labor and materials to improve Nevada street from west street south including sewers and drains per plans on file. Bidders must provide certified checks. bids may be rejected. By order of the Board of Public Service April 25 1908.

Bid Notice for Stanley Avenue Sewer Improvements 1908

Notice posted by the Board of Public Service Cincinnati Ohio on May 7 1908 for materials and sewer drainage works on Stanley Avenue from south of Columbia to north of Woodbridge Place. Bid bond 500 dollars required. bond or certified check to guarantee bid return if rejected. Clerk John J. Wenner signs.

Bids Sought for Plum Street Improvement Cincinnati 1908

The City of Cincinnati invites bids by May 18 1908 for reconstructing Plum street from Fourth to Court, resurfacing with asphalt and adjusting curbs gutters and drains. A 2000 dollar bid bond or certified bank check is required, with contract execution and security to follow if accepted.

Air Washer Bid Notice for Cincinnati Project

The Board of Education invites sealed proposals for an Air Washer installation on Franklin and Sycamore streets in Cincinnati Ohio. Bids due May 29th at 12 o'clock noon in City Hall third floor. include all interested parties names and 8 percent bond. contract to be entered if accepted.

Board of Education City Hall Franklin and Sycamore Cincinati Ohio E. N. Hannaford Pickering Building Cincinnati Wagnett

Girl-Poe General Patent Updates at Woodbury Avenue

A brief item notes a general patent event tied to the Woodbury Avenue district, listing Best Bilis and Ba Woodburl as involved parties.

Poe Pat

Fragmented notice hints at local ad sale details

A damaged OCR fragment mentions an office and an upcoming ad sale. Readable items include the sale action and involved office, but most specifics are unclear.

Auburn Avenue Block Occupancy From Southern to Superior

A damaged snippet notes occupancy along Auburn Avenue spanning from Southern Street to Superior Street. No further details on owners dates or purposes are readable.

Auburn Avenue Superior Street

Inter state Investment Co Advertises Easy Terms

A trimmed ad promotes salaried workers and others to contact Interstate Investment Co at 217 Commercial for confidential financing. Tribune Bidz is listed in the notice.

Interstate Investment Tribune Bidz

Advertising translations offered for Hindustani and other dialects

The notice advertises translations of English advertisements into Hindustani Bengali Tamil Telugu Burmese Gujarati and other Indian dialects at modest rates. Correspondence invited. Signed by 8 M Hoosain Rangoon Burma India.

M. Hoosain Rangoon Burma India

City of Cincinnati Seeks Bids for Renner Street Improvement

Legal notice announces bids for labor and materials to upgrade Renner Street from Byron Street to Dimmit's subdivision east of Vernon Street. Work includes grading limestone and concrete curbs brick paving and base and retaining walls per plans on file. Bond or certified check of 1000 required. bids subject to rejection. bidding forms to be used. contract to be awarded by the board.

Board of Public Service City of Cincinnnati State of Ohio Renner Street Byron Street Dimmit Vernon Street Lang Npt Thousan Board of Public Psiay John J Wenner

Sealed bids invited for street and sewer work May 2 1908

Sealed bids will be received at the office until 2 o clock Monday for furnishing materials and labor for the improvement of a street between avenues and streets, with sewers and drains. Bid must include full names, bid bond of 3500 dollars, and be on printed forms. Right to reject bids reserved. contracts to follow upon proper execution.

Board of Public Service City of Cincinnati State of Ohio Nevada Street West Street Pla John J. Wenner Board of Public Service of the Iy of Stanley Avenue Columbia Avenue Woodbridge Place Board of Public Serprh Ohio Plum Street Fourth Street Court Street Fifth Street Seventh Street Eighth Street Ninth Street Order of the Board of Public Service Enslin Sum Solvent Bank Rej

Public Sealed Bids Sought for Library Loft Upgrade

The Board of Public Service Cincinnati invites sealed bids by May 18 1903 for labor and materials to grade and improve the Hubbard tract library loft. Each bid must list all workers or companies and include a $3500 bond or certified check. Bids may be rejected with checks returned. John J Wenner Clerk.

Board of Public Service City of Cincinnati State of Ohio Hubbard ‘Tract Sole Solvent Bank the Board of Public Service John. J. Wenner

Notice of Civil Service Examination Fire Department

By order of the Board of Public Safety a physical and mental examination for SUBSTITUTE FIREMAN will be held at City Hall. Physical health test dates May 12 13 15 16 1908 at 9:30 am and mental test May 19 1908 at 9:00 am. Examinations cover health reading writing spelling arithmetic city geography duties of a substitute fireman. F Boyd president J J Mull Secretary.

TH Board OF Public Safety City Hall Northeast Corner Central Arena Board of Tle Safety F. Boyd J. J. Mulll

Heating and Ventilating Bid Notice by Board of Education

The Board of Education announces a bid opening at Ci Hall on May 2 at noon for a Hills School Building project on Rosters Lewis avenues Ohio. Bids must be sealed in blank forms obtained at listed offices and accompanied by a guaranty from a disinterested person equal to 30 percent of bid. The envelope must be plainly marked Heating and Ventilating. WITHROW, Chairman Committee on Buildings and Supervisory Items.

Board of Education Ci Hall Nve Hlands Lewis Avenues Ohio Aeuhace Meineinnath Ohio M. Withrow

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