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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1908

Page

10

Wire Across Clifton Street Injures Two Men

Police seek the person who stretched a heavy wire across Alexander avenue near Marion avenue Clifton last night. Frank Moening Jr a contractor and his father were dragged from their buggy as a horse bolted. Moening Jr is gravely hurt with a throat wound and jaw fracture while his father has scalp injuries. The horse escaped but was recovered. investigators believe a man laid the wire.

Alexander Avenue Marion Avenue Clifton Frank Moening Carthage Pike Moenings W. JL. Furste Good Samaritan Hospital Moening Albert Muhlhauser Windisch- Muhlhauser Brewery Company

Thomas Morrison, Pioneer Pork Packer, Laid to Rest

Impressive services marked the funeral for Thomas Morrison, veteran pork packer and trustee, held at his Ludlow Avenue home in Clifton. Rev. Fitzgerald and Rev. Grant led the rites with a quartet, as hundreds of business leaders and Chamber of Commerce members paid respects at Spring Grove Cemetery.

Thomas Morrison Spring Grove Cemetery Ludlow Avenue Clifton D. B. Fitzgerald Clifton Presbyterian Church Donald M. Grant Chamber of Commerce Pork Packers Mr. Morrison John R. Sayler Michael Ryan Edward Goshorn Stewart Shillito

Man Shoots Himself in East Twelfth Street Home

The death of John Doughman was cleared by a discovery found by Attorney Lykins who sought letters of administration. A letter from Doughman to his wife Daisy reveals his plan to kill himself and to leave his watch to Frank after death, explaining the suicide context.

Lykins John Doughman Daisy Doughman Frank John East Twelfth Street Anna E. Brethauer Schulze Jacob Brethauer Clifton Avenue Andreas H. Brethauer Anna Maria Brethauer Bethauer Caldwell Fred W. Keam John H. Israel Blanche Israel Pfleger Mrs. Israel Klein & Stagman John P. Hatfield Laura Hatfield E. T. Brown George Lang Michael Radel Caroline Birnbryer George F. Lang Birnbryer Radel Twelfth and Broadway Brent Arnold Brent Arnold, Jr Elizabeth M. Arnold T. H. Ludwig Caroline Albertzart Joseph J. Nickel, Jr Adam Betz la Visa G. Brose Charles C. Brose Elizabeth Zimmermann Jacob. Zimmermann Mabel Stricker Frank J. Stricker

Hughes Students to Parade at Corner Stone Ceremony

Hughes High School corner-stone laying set for Friday October 16 at 11 am. Students will assemble on the University campus and march with band and banners around the site. Speakers include Judge Jacob Bramwell Dr J M Withrow Superintendent Dyer and A D Shockley.

Old Hughes Hughes High School Hughes Charles O. Rose Old Hughes Society Louis E. Aiken Jacob Bramwell J. M. Withrow Dyer A. D. Shockley Union Board of High Schools

Park Forester Reports Trees Generally Healthy

Dr Adolph Leue city park forester inspected the parks and found most trees healthy except sycamores show heavy turtle back scale. Spraying brigade will treat infested trees after leaf fall, using apparatus bought last spring. Owners of trees, especially sycamores, urged to act likewise.

Adolph Leue City Park Leue Park Department

Talks On Liquor Question By German Club Leader

Judge A H Bode spoke at the German Literary Club last night on The Liquor Condition in Germany. He presented a thorough view of Empire regulations governing traffic in liquor and noted the near total absence of public intoxication and related offenses. He added that in Germany drunkenness is rare and even viewed as a food item among commoners.

A. H. Bode Germany German Empire

Mayor Munson GIVES FIREMEN ADVICE

Mayor Markbreit lays down three don’ts for new firemen and substitutes. Don’t get hurt, don’t drink too much, and don’t be slovenly when not fighting a fire. He urges neat appearance and habits at all times.

Markbreit

Successor to Edmondson as Commissioner Named

William J. Tanner, a retired contractor and Republican nominee, was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Robert E. Edmondson who resigned to run for County Auditor. The appointment by Probate Judge Malsbury, Auditor Richardson and Recorder Blair lasts until September and Tanner faces a November vote for a full two year term starting next September.

William J. Tanner Robert E. Edmondson Malsbury Richardson Blair

Progress in Laying City Gas Pipeline Report

President Laidlaw of the Board of Public Service reports to a committee on the natural gas pipeline progress. The panel reviewed gas company records, contracts for pipe, and arrangements with the Central Bridge Company to carry the line over a Newport viaduct. City Engineer Landmaker will verify pipe quantities in West Virginia with two gas company engineers. George D. Baker can sign vouchers during Landmaker’s absence.

Laidlaw Board of Public Service Louis Dauner Central Bridge Company Newport West Virginia Gas Company George D. Baker Landmaker

Friends Rally to Help Harding in Embezzlement Case

Friends of Ed C. Harding circulate a petition among insurers seeking leniency and urging dropping the prosecution for alleged embezzlement. Other supporters aim to raise funds for court costs so creditors can claim his property. The Milford Building Company official hearing before Justice Muller is set for this afternoon.

Ed C. Harding Harding William Galloway Milford Building Muller

Assault Mystery Stuns Local Shoemaker

William Shay a 48 year old shoemaker of 758 West Fifth Street was found unconscious at Fifth and Mill by Patrolman Botts. Doctors at City Hospital report a blunt instrument caused a possible skull fracture. Shay first blamed a police officer, then accused a neighbor resident of the area.

William Shay West Fifth Streeet Fifth and Mill Streets Botts City Hospital

More Trouble for Hess As Blaster Sues Officer

Henry Blaster sues Patrolman Charles G. Hess for 5000 damages claiming assault and beating on August 31. Hess, jailed awaiting grand jury action on a recent killing of Groceryman Schneider at Wade and Him streets. George C. Biehle represents Blaster. bond requested. Hess held without bond. case to be heard today.

Henry Blaster Charles G. Hess Hess Schneider Wade George C. Biehle Blaster Lueders Jack” Hamilton Dena Schwab Thomas Darby Edward Brazier Charles Morris Frank West Michael Mullen United States

Joking With Laidlaw In City Hall Incident

President Laidlaw believes someone in City Hall is playing a joke possibly same party who sent Councilman Mullen a letter yesterday he received a black bordered postal card of the souvenir type reading Remember Death on one side and You will soon be gone Think well of it on the other He thinks it is meant to amuse the writer now under review by authorities.

Laidlaw Mullen Mr. Laidlaw Superior Court Cincinnati Spiegel United Cigar Stores Company Joseph Massa Fifth and Walnut Streets Gideon C. Wilson Massa Jacob Schroder Cigar Company Owl Drug Company Common Pleas Court Drug Company E. Scott King Patrick Gayner Union Painless Dentist Company United Painless Dentists King Hoffheimer Ohio Dennis Cash Martin Kennedy Cincinnati Automobile Company Kennedy Eugene C. Pooley

Register Today Emphasizes Duty to Vote

Mobilization message urges all eligible voters to register now and participate in elections. It stresses that without registration, individuals cannot cast a ballot and frames voting as a civic duty for every person.

Viaduct Repair Plans Move Forward In West End

President Laidlaw of the Board of Public Service announced that Liberty Street Viaduct repairs will proceed and be completed by next spring. The project adds about 48000 to the cost, with no streetcar accommodation, following West End residents’ resolutions and support from local associations.

Liberty Street Laidlaw Board of Public Service West Wst Fred Tuke Taxpayers’ Association William Hassenpflug State Avenue Improvement Association Tuke Service Board West End

Court News Highlights From Common Pleas and Superior Courts

Multiple cases in Cincinnati courts involve saloon liability for intoxication, estate disputes, divorce actions, and custody challenges. Jurisdictions include Common Pleas, Superior Court, Insolvency Court, and United States Courts with suits against Stagge Bros saloon, C H and D Railway, and mass enjoinment of sidewalk stands.

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