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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1908

Page

7

Goney's Gates Open Saturday for Vaudeville At Chester

Letrang Quartet at the Chester Clubhouse showcases versatile multi instrument performance with Spain and Italy sourced mandolin music. The opening program at Coney includes river rides, fireworks, new attractions, a tea garden and vaudeville acts led by Evans and Evans and Lafayette Lamont's troupe.

Chester Letrang Lawrence Duecker Spain Italy Broadway Lake Como Coney George Wicht Mississippi Brown Louisville Evans Twin City Comedy Four Ardell Brothers Esther Moresalles Smith and Daum Lafayette Lamont

Vaudeville Bill Change at the Grand Opens Sunday

The Grand continues its vaudeville run with a new bill starting Sunday at 1 o clock. Fitzgibbons and Lewis, Bregers and Kingman, and Annie Goldie join as new acts while Swan's Alligators stay for another week. Photoplays include So Long Mary and other acts from Fay Templeton and Georgia Minstrels.

Grand Fitzgibbons and Lewis Bregers and Kingman Annie Goldie

Popular Night at Zoo Showcases Gargiulo Band

Gargiulo and his band presented a first popular music programme last evening to a pleased audience despite poor weather. Encores kept the leader busy while the band played popular hits of the day. Friday offers Wagner works, preceded by a full programme, and Saturday features Italian composers with several pieces by Gargiulo. Signorina Morini and Signor Arloto impressed listeners along with instrumental soloists who responded to encores.

Zoo Gargiulo Signorina Morini Signor Arloto

Coney Island Opens for Season This Saturday

Coney Island announces the start of its season with a grand opening this Saturday. The waterfront amusement area invites visitors to enjoy rides, games, and seaside attractions as crowds gather for the seasonal kickoff.

Coney Coney Island

Opposition Urged to Military Spirit at Mohonk Conference

At Lake Mohonk New York May 20 the Lake Mohonk conference opened with calls to oppose militarism and support arbitration. Former Secretary of State John W. Foster urged against a war footing and dismissed rumors of war with Japan. Colonel Foster supported obligatory arbitration of international disputes.

Lake Mohonk N. Y Friends of Peace and Arbitration United States Europe John W. Foster Pacific Japan Foster

Obituary notices for Hamlin Lee and Whitney family matriarch

John A. Hamlin founder of the Grand Opera House Chicago died suddenly at 71 in his Virginia Hotel apartments. Survived by widow three sons including Harry L. Hamlin and singer George, daughter Mrs Mancel Clark. Also noted: Prof Leslie A Lee of Bowdoin College died in Portland after an operation. Mrs Laurinda Collins Whitney mother of Henry M Whitney and late William C Whitney died in Brookline aged 101.

John A. Hamlin Grand Opera House Chicago Virginia Hotel Harry L. Hamlin George Mancel Clark Hamlin

Yiddish Vaudeville Theater Chain Planned by Spachner

L Spachner husband of Mme Bertha Kalish pursues a nationwide chain of vaudeville theaters in Yiddish after ten days of trials at the Kalisch Theater Bowery with 50 successes. He aims to employ artists for at least thirty weeks and has options on houses in Baltimore Boston Philadelphia and Chicago.

New York L. Spachner Mme Bertha Kalish United States Baltimore Boston Philadelphia Chicago

Paris Doctor Plans Home for Aged Dramatic Authors

Dr Henri De Roths son, a noted Paris physician, announces building at his own expense a home for aged dramatic authors by the edge of the Bois de Boulogne. The structure will include a small theater for inmate productions.

Paris Henri de Rothschild Boise de Boulogne

Chester VAUDEVILLE BILL PROMISES VARIED ENTERTAINMENT

Chester announces a free next week bill featuring Rice and Provost comedy acrobats Contino and Lawrence upside down dancers Mysticus Lillian Berry Reid a vocalist and other acts. The bathing season opens Saturday with 300 extra dressing rooms and continuous filtered water to keep the lake fresh all summer. Shriners outing at Chester tomorrow welcomes the public.

Chester Rice and Provost Contino Lawrence Mysticus Lillian Berry Reid

Governor Harris recalls troops in Ohio tobacco district

Governor Harris ordered Troop A Cleveland recalled from the Burley tobacco district and sent Company K Seventh Infantry O N G to Portsmouth for duties there. Troop B Columbus stays on duty in Brown County. Colonel Harry D. Knox of Marietta assumes command in the tobacco district. Troop A departs Cleveland and Troop K arrives Manchester tomorrow.

Columbus Harris Cleveland Burley Tobacco Ohio Night Rider Seventh Infantry Portsmouth Manchester Harry D. Knox Marietta Tobacco District Brown County

Critchfield Reviews Situation in Burley Tobacco District

General A. B. Critchfield Adjutant General of Ohio surveys the burley tobacco district with possible troop redistribution. He visits Manchester to inspect Troop A from Cleveland and notes well dispersed troopers under Captain Schofield and Captain Kauss. A few tobacco beds near Manchester reported torn up with no other depredations. He plans to visit Higginsport tomorrow.

Critchfield Commercial Tribune Ripley, CO A. B. Critchfield Ohio Burley Tobacco District Manchester Cleveland Schofield Kauss General Critchfield Higginsport

Burley Tobacco Society Meets in Winchester

A meeting of the Executive Board of the Burley Tobacco Society was held in Winchester this afternoon. President Clarence Lebus passed through Lexington en route but would not disclose discussion topics. Large pools of tobacco are being sold across the district.

Lexington The Burley Tobacco Society Winchester Clarence Lebus

Pathfinders Elect Officers For Ohio State Meeting

Pathfinders in Marietta Ohio conclude their state meeting with officers elected. H E Brooks Bellefontaine named President. Harry Huber Akron Vice President. E F Berry Columbus Secretary. J J Drake Zanesville Treasurer. W C Reiner Cleveland and E S Kiplinger Lorain serve as Trustees.

Marietta Pathfinders H. E. Brooks Bellefontainé Harry Huber Akron E. F. Berry Columbus J. J. Drake Zanesville W. C. Reiner Cleveland E. 8. Kiplinger Lorain

Man Mortally Wounded in Pleasant Ridge Battle

The body of Charles Jones Jr. was removed from Christ Hospital after dying Tuesday night from a clash with constables at his father's farm near Pleasant Ridge. Charles Jones Sr. rests at Christ Hospital, with potential surgery planned. Tom Jones, brother, was released from Reading jail. William Crawford remained jailed. The horse tied to the dispute will be given to Otis Graham of Lockland.

Charles Jones, Jr Pleasant Ridge Christ Hospital Cameron Charles Jones Tom Jones Reading Buxton William Crawford Otis Graham Lockland Squire Dill Jones

Money Cause Of Tragedy In Family Affair

Miss Rachel Blaikie, engaged to George E Sterry, says money prompted the double tragedy in which George B Sterry Jr shot his father and killed himself. Mrs George Sterry Jr, widow of the killer, lies critically ill after violent hysteria.

New York Rachel Blaikie George E. Sterry East Orange N. J George George Sterry, Jr

Court approves receivership settlements for Southern Mutual firms

Lexington Ky May 20 Circuit Judge J Watts Parker issues an order as part of settling the defunct Southern Mutual and American Reserve Bond Co affairs with about 3 000 000 in assets. J C Rogers of Lexington named receiver two years ago and now also rece iver in Illinois. The order ratifies actions and ends friction between Missouri Illinois and Kentucky receiverships.

Lexington Missouri

Ohio Merchant Assigns After Fifty Years in Trade

Gallipolis Ohio May 20 Captain George W Cox a prominent local dry goods merchant assigned today after fifty years in business. His assets including life insurance amount to 28995 with liabilities 155.

Cox Gallipolis George W. Cox

Clifton Elm Defeats Avondale In Ninth Inning Rally

Clifton Elm defeats Avondale 10 to 7 in a late rally after a scoreless start. Two-base hit by Haenlein highlighted Clifton Elm’s offense as Oliver and McDaniels combined for 19 strikeouts. Left on base counts and double plays noted. game time 1:50 with umpiresster and Steinberg.

Clifton-Elm Avondale Haenlein Epperson Christopher Carrol Creedon Tiemeyer Jones Oliver McDaniels Alspach Wr McDaniel

Hyde Park Gun Club Plans Decoration Day Shoot

Hyde Park Gun Club reorganized under Dr P K Phillips as President with Fred Koehler Jr as Vice President John F Stevenson Treasurer L C Roose Secretary and Ed Reif Captain The club of about forty members with a clubhouse and three electric release traps will hold an all day Decoration Day shoot Visitors welcome The first annual tournament is set for June 26 27 with programme blanks available after June 1 Details to reach the secretary via Oakley car to the Norfolk and Western crossing then Edwards road car to Madison road stop.

Hyde Park Gun Club P. K. Phillips Fred Koehler John F. Stevenson L. C. Roose Ed Reif Oakley Norfolk & Western Madison Road Edwards Road

French Club Protests Vanderbilt Cup Race Conditions

The Automobile Club of France protests the Vanderbilt Cup rules, seeking alignment with Ostena 1907 standards. Robert Lee Morrel of the Automobile Club of America requests a reply from Vanderbilt Cup Committee chair Jefferson De Mont Thompson. The issues cited are engine weight limits and no constraint on cylinder bore in competing cars.

New York The Automobile Club of France Ostena Robert Lee Morrel Automobile Club of America Jefferson de Mont Thompson

College hockey scores from Terre Haute to Ithaca

Results show Terre Haute Rose Folytechnic Institute 3 Indiana State Normal 1. Princeton 3 over Pennsylvania 1. Cornell 3 tied Michigan 3 after sixteen innings.

Terre Haute

Dog Bites Girl at Newport Covington School

A small dog at First District School in Covington bit Ruth Bickel of 124 East Tenth Street during recess. The pupils feared a mad dog as staff confined the area and searched for the canine, which escaped.

Covington Ruth Bickel East Tenth Street Canfield

Campbell County Court News Notes

Carrie Dablander loses claim against Metropolitan Insurance in life policy suit. Amelia Paris will probate ends with Louisa Paris as sister and executrix without bond. Clifton tax case affirmed against heirs of Casper Firman. taxes to be paid when fixed. Bridget Lang sues Anton Roth and City of Newport for 2000 dollars after slipping on bricks at Sixth street and Central avenue.

Carrie Dablander Metropolitan Insurance Company Amelia Paris Moore Louisa Paris District of Sixth Street Central Avenue

Kenton Court Notes Highlight Several Local Cases

Circuit Judge Shaw set aside a dismissal to proceed with Frank Stetson vs Western Union Telegraph Co for 2000 in damages over a telegram about a dying son. Other cases remanded or continued include Mary Stevenson vs Covington city, Lillie Hand vs A L Helle, Lauren and Baker vs Supreme Castle, and Pence vs Detective Sandford. Deliberations also cover Covington vs Eliza Thompson, a divorce for Thomas Jameson from Delia Jameson, and wills filed for L B Stephens and Aaron R Leonard with executrix Clara Leonard.

Shaw Frank Stetson Western Union Telegraph Company Stetson United States Circuit Court Harbeson Shaw Cr Mary Stevenson Covington Lillie Hand A. L. Helle Lauren Selma Ala Clara Scott Street H. R. Stephens Alex Will Executrix

Covington Briefs: Vandalism Complaints And Local Notices

Covington police logged numerous reports of vandals raiding lawns and damaging flower beds across the city. City Auditor Gould issued permits for two new homes at 812 Scott Street and 27 Catalpa Avenue, each costing $1,000. Albert Dressman, son of a Covington Post Office driver, was buried after being killed by a train in Newport. Harry Ranshaw, elevator conductor, died at 40 from a illness complication at his West Robbins Street home, brother of Alderman W. W. Ranshaw. Robert Maxwell reported the theft of a gold watch at 1325 Cutter Street, Cincinnati.

Covington W. 8. Gould H. J Josephine Wahle Scott Street Charles Klingman Catalpa Avenue Cincinnati

Newport News in Brief

Monitor Lodge 179 conferred Page and Esquire ranks on five candidates. Rebecca Bryan Booth Chapter DAR plans a June 13 meeting at Mrs. J L Phythian's Hast Third Street residence with readings on The War President Abraham Lincoln, Book Review The Crisis, by Miss Lockhart, and music by Miss Margaret Phythian. H P Fisher had her ten year old son placed on probation for a year by Juvenile Judge Moore after a custody plea. Captain E B Beyland returned from Louisville where he attended the State encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic and was elected Kentucky Department delegate to the National Encampment in Toledo Ohio.

Monitor Lodge Knights of Pythias Page Esquire Rebecca Bryan Booth Daughters of the American Revolution J. L. Phythian Hast Third Street Abraham Lincoln Phythian Book Review

Societies Seek Merger of Hebrew and Zionist Groups

Members of the Young Men's Hebrew Association and Cincinnati Zionists' Society plan a merger. Tonight they meet at 935 Central Avenue with a merger committee, after last night’s Odd Fellows Temple session. Nathan P. Isaacs and Aaron Alban appointed chairs of the Zion and Hebrew factions respectively. A mass meeting will be held Wednesday evening at Rich ee ot Synacoene with A. H. son of The Jewish Daily News in New York.

Young Men’s Hebrew Association Central Avenue Cincinnati Zionists’ Society Odd Fellows’ Temple Nathan P. Isaacs Zion Aaron Alban Young Men's Hebrew Association Weanesia Richee Ot Synacoene A. H. Son Jewish Daily News New York

Trial Set in Disorderly Conduct Case at York Street

Alma Johnson Viola Smith and Dr. Charles Kehm face trial before Police Judge Hawkins after a late night arrest in a third floor room above W. A. Lampe’s saloon Newport police report disorderly conduct affidavits. Officers say bottles and noise prompted the 1:30 am investigation. all were released on bond with Kehm on recognizance.

Alma Johnson Viola Smith Charles Kehm York Street Newport Hawkins Kehm Sheeran Morton W. A.lampe Dr. Rehm Dr. Kehm

Newport Stable Fire Near Meat Market at Newport

Fire broke out yesterday afternoon in the stable adjoining Charles Megerle’s meat market at Eighth street and Central avenue. Rumor of two boys inside caused great excitement as volunteers fought through smoke. The fire was fought by the department for about thirty minutes, burning hay and barn parts. losses reached $400, but no boys were found in the ruins.

Charles Megerle Eighth Street Central Avenue Newport

Motion Filed to Block Reopening Alexandria Poolroom

Commonwealth's Attorney W A Burkamp filed three writs of abatement in circuit court to stop the reopening of the poolroom on Alexandria Pike. The actions target Tony Bonero in two cases and George Ehrlich in one.

Alexandria Pike Commonwealth W. A. Burkamp Tony Bonero George Ehrlich

County Temperance Institute Held at Tower M. B. Church

The Ohio River drowning of Emma Johnson continues to be investigated as searchers work to locate her body. Hauck sand digger owners consent to move their boat today hoping to recover the missing woman.

The County Temperance Institute Emma Johnson Ohio River Hauck

Property Transfers and Lots in Crescent Springs and Covington

Executors Frazier and Shouse sell 6 percent acre tract to Rosy D Stephens near Erlanger. Poage executors sell Crescent Springs lots 81 to 87. Master Commissioner Helm conveys 28 by 0 feet on Greenup Street following 1883 deed to Ramsey. Amounts listed: 650 and 1375 dollars.

D. D. Frazier J. D. Shouse L. B. Stephens Rosy D. Stephens Covington and Dry Creek Erlanger Robert Edward Posge T. K. Poage William A. Lilley Crescent Springs Improvement Company Crescent Springs FEE Frank P. Helm J. C. Ramsey Greenup Street Soos

Second Infantry Band Concludes Third Concert

The third band concert of the season was held yesterday in the parade grounds conducted by the Second Infantry Band. The First Battalion of the Second Infantry departs this morning for a three day practice march to the rifle range.

Second Infantry

Residen Age William C Clifford Rewport Ky

Sylvia Townsend of Newport Kentucky is noted in this fragment with William C Clifford and the ages of residents referenced in a local notice context.

William C. Clifford Rewport Rt Engocbeats Sylvia Townsend Newport

Real estate transfers in Newport and surrounding area

John B. Lock and wife transfer Bors 5 in Grandview subdivision High TMD Sufj tayce to Leonard G. Roth. Frank Wampiér and wife receive part of Lots 1 2 3 4 in Tapes heirs addition. George Sohnlein and wife transfer Lot 225 Mansion Hill addition to Philip Gerke in Newport.

John B. Lock Leonard G. Roth Grandview Tayce Beet H. C. Spinky Frank Wampiér Tapes Newport von George Sohnlein Philip Gerke Mansion Hill

Pork Packing and Provisions Report From Cincinnati Market

Western hog packing for the week totals 580000, up from 575000 and 465000 in prior weeks. From March 1 the year to date 5560000 trails last year by 175000. Prices hold near 5.45 per 100 lbs with variations over weeks and years. Export earnings rise, while receipts stay below last year and markets show strength in futures.

Cincinnati Cither Chicago

Grain prospects and crop reports with market data

Weather improved with warmer, drier days aiding delayed corn planting and wheat conditions, while oats progress unevenly. Wheat and corn prices and weekly receipts at Chicago and primary markets are detailed, alongside a proposed Ohio constitutional amendment schedule and official confirmations.

Cincinnati Kansas Chicago

Brokers Pay Creditors and Plan Resumption in Pittsburg

Pittsburg firm James Carothers & Co. will pay all obligations and resume business on a fair basis after failing with Allegheny National Bank amid alleged irregularities. Collateral loans total $1,877,295 with market value $2,099,042 and an equity fund of $1,829,747. Customers are owed $350,064. other assets are $18,006 plus about $10,000 in personal accounts. A New York broker offered $1,000,000 in loan, rejected by Comptroller Morrow.

Pittsburg Patterson James Carothers & Co Allegheny National Bank Telegraph New York Morrow

Ohio amendment on start of General Assembly sessions

A proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution seeks to change the commencement timing of regular sessions of the General Assembly. The measure outlines when the legislature would begin its regular sessions and the related procedural changes.

Ohio State of General Assembly

Ohio Secretary of State seal notice of 1906 oath

The excerpt records an official act dated March 20 1906 with testimony at Columbus and a seal, signed by Carmi A Thompson Secretary of State on April 23.

United States of America Ohio Carmi A. Thompson State of Ohio General Assembly of State of Columbus Secretary of State General Assembly A.D

Iron and steel trade shows renewed pig iron interest

The Iron Age reports growing demand in pig iron across markets with buyers wary of paying above 10 to 10.50 for No 2 Birmingham foundry iron. Sloss-Sheffield has placed 50 000 to 60 000 tons at 10.25, with over 20 000 tons traced to Chicago dealers, while price concessions and regional inquiries continue amid calls for price adjustments.

New York Iron Age Birmingham Sloss-Sheffield Steel Company No. 2 Chicago Cent West Pittsburg Atlantic

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