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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1908

Page

10

Agreed suit filed over Union Central Life surplus

Attorney General sues Union Central Life Insurance in circuit court to oust the company from its franchise and claim that $779,788 of the surplus from nonparticipating policies belongs to participating policy holders. The action questions stockholder rights and the 1867 by laws, alleging improper capital stock increases and misapplied funds.

Union Central Life Insurance Concern Union Central Life Insurance Company Ellis Bilis J. W. Davis John P. Peck James Jackson Israel Williams Alex. F. Hume Ayers Petitioner Inter- Ee Ie Bus kSs Smith W. Bennett Challen B. Ellis Maxwell & Ramsey

Gray haired father seeks pardon for son in Cincinnati

The father of R H Baker, circuit court clerk of Clinton Tennessee, failed in an appeal to the Board of Pardons to free his son from the Workhouse. Baker had a $400 fine remaining after a prior pardon. The board previously granted pardons to Peter Lang for drunkenness James A Hawkins for snare conduct Albert Love and Harry L Gregory for carrying concealed weapons.

R. H. Baker Board of Pardons Femi Clinton Tenn Cincinnnati Baker Peter Lang James A. Hawkins Albert Love Harry L. Gregory

Saxbys Magazine Out and Its October Issue

The Cincinnati periodical Saxbys Magazine presents its October number calling itself truly different. It highlights concise coverage of major issues of the day including a discussion on Government Ownership of Railroads by Thomas Sawyer Spivey. The issue features an attractively designed red and gold cover.

Saxby Cincinnati Thomas Sawyer Spivey

Peters Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs William H Peters of 2122 Eastern avenue plan their silver wedding anniversary with a solemn high mass of thanksgiving at St Rose s Church just after mass time. The male choir Peters has led for 37 years will perform Haydn s First Mass followed by Te Deum Joseph Schenke will sing the offertory.

William H. Peters Eastern Avenue St. Rose’s Church Peters Prinber Haydn Joseph Schenke

Grand Jury Probes Doughman Death Refusal to Certify

Grand jury opened an inquiry into the death of John Doughman 52 at his East Twelfth Street home. Coroner Cameron declined to certify the cause as self-inflicted after Daisy Doughman 15, the widow, testified her husband killed himself, sending the matter to Prosecutor Rulison.

Cameron John Doughman East Twelfth Street Doughman Daisy Rulison

Reach No Decision in Viaduct Matter

The City Service Board heard multiple arguments on repairing the Liberty Street viaduct structure but offered no decision after the discussion. Officials weighed costs, timelines, and safety concerns presented by engineers and residents.

Svice Board Liberty Street

Debated Fate of Liberty Street Viaduct Split Over Old Bridge Plan

West End groups push to replace the dilapidated Liberty Street Viaduct while others urge repair. City officials note potential legal tangle with existing contracts and funding questions, with a next meeting scheduled to resume discussion.

Liberty Street Servix Board West End John Cornette Moyer Hillenbrand Eckert Fitzpatrick Martin Laidlaw Grainger & Co Price /Hill Business Club George ‘Thompson Western Hills William Hassenpflug State Avenue Improvement Association Landmaker Danenhower Democratic Eear Opinio Foraker Traction Company John James

Lunchroom for School A Success

At Whittier School the Mothers' Club established a daily lunchroom in the basement, serving 75 to 100 Price Hill students who otherwise faced lengthy walks home at noon. The program, approved by the Board of Education, began with rotating club duties and a nominal charge to cover food costs, and it has maintained steady patronage since opening.

Price Hill Whittier Mothers’ Club Board of Education

Three Elections In One Building At North Cincinnati Turn Verein

The North Cincinnati Turn Verein hosts three annual elections this evening. Voters will elect officers for the N C T V in the main hall from 5 to 9. The Cincinnati Bowling Association and Volunteer Bowling Club also hold elections with overlapping candidate tickets.

Cincinnati Turn Brokate Karlan Schroeder Gankel Cincinnati Bowling Association Gustav Clemmons Edward Brendamour Dayton

Bankers Turn Farmers Seek Cotton Growth by River Trip

Three former clerks from Pittsburg, Harry Rogers, William Murray, and George Walker, pool resources to raise cotton. They bought land in Arkansas and planned a river voyage via the Ohio and Mississippi to reach their new home. A minor accident left their motor boat out of commission, Rogers stopping in Cincinnati while the other two went to Portsmouth for repairs.

Pittsburg Arkansas Smokey City Harry Rogers William Murray George Walker Ohio Mississippi Rogers Cincinnati Portsmouth

Mayor Delays Firemen Promotions Certification

On the first day of October Mayor Markbreit did not certify the names of about sixty applicants for promotion to the local fire department. The Board of Public Safety is to meet tomorrow morning, and the Mayor expects to have the certifications ready then.

Board of Public Safety Markbreit

Parsonage Becomes Training School for Rescue and Purity

St. Paul’s M. E. Church parsonage at 545 West Seventh street now hosts a rescue and purity workers training program. Miss Julia Morrow, acting principal, leads the effort for the National Purity Federation. A Board of Trustees comprising Rev. H. O. Fry, Dr. J. S. Caldwell, T. H. Darby, H. A. Winans and others from Cincinnati, New York, Pittsburg, LaCrosse, Dayton, Los Angeles, Cambridge, Indianapolis, Chicago, and Hamilton oversees the project.

St. Paul’s M. E. Church West Seventh Street Julia Morrow National Purity Federation H. O. Fry J. 8. Caldwell T. H. Darby H. A. Winans J. B.martin Cincinnati Josiah Strong D.D Franklin W. Burr New York City J. T. McCrory Pittsburg B. S. Steadwell LaCrosse Wis John J. Semby

Trustees Let Life Policies Lapse Before Death

A New York bankrupt firm’s trustees let life insurance policies on their leader lapse for 106000 dollars after two doctors deemed him sound. He died weeks later, prompting claims they would have maintained the policies if death were foreseen. The Union Central Life Insurance Company, established 1867, promotes policy holder benefits.

New York Union Central Life Insurance and, of Cincinnati

Progress Report on Grand Lodge Centennial Planning

A Committee of Arrangements meeting for the Grand Lodge F and A M centennial was held at the Linton Hotel. Edward E. Shipley presided as about twenty members reviewed committee reports showing favorable progress. Plans for entertainment and the parade were discussed and delayed to the next meeting with funds promised to support an elaborate celebration.

Grand Lodge A. M Linton Hotel Edward E. Shipley

Couple Wed in Early Morning Elopement Claim

Walter Robinson aged 21 and Goldie Richardson aged 19 from Cambridge Ohio traveled to Cincinnati at 2 AM to marry in a local hotel. They were married by Rev. Gervaise Roughton and deny plans to outwit family or elope.

Cincinnati Walter Robinson Goldie Richardson Cambridge Gervaise Roughton

Fisherman Roach Returns from Vacation in Starbuck Tribute

Mr. P. Roach, a close friend of the late Alexander Starbuck, arrived in Cincinnati yesterday after a summer fishing trip on the Canadian border. He expressed deep sorrow over Starbuck’s death and recalled their shared days on the water.

Starbuck Mr.p. ‘&. Roach Cincinnati Roach Alexander Starbuck Mr. Staruck

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