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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
7
Sunday night at the Lyric Judge Taft applauded Miss Barrymore and Fitch as Grand William Collier prepared to present The Patriot a new comedy. The interview reveals the authors aimed for clean humor and a wholesome love story with novelty.
Forepaugh Stock Company conducted a two part full stage rehearsal of The Sign of the Cross on the Olympic stage yesterday. The elaborate production tested the mechanical department and featured numerous supernumeraries learning Roman marches Christian services and mobs under Stage Director Ely. Advance sales indicate the Olympic will be crowded next week with both regular patrons and occasional theatergoers attending.
Corinne, a lively young musical comedy singer and actress, appears in Lola From Berlin at the Walnut next week starting Sunday matinee. Born in New Orleans as an infant prodigy, she later starred in A China Doll and with the Roger Brothers, gaining acclaim in 45 Minutes From Broadway.
Renowned vaudeville duo Mark Murphy and his wife present The Coal Strike at the Columbia theater next week. Critics hail Murphy as an aging comic asset and note Irish sketches that delight New York audiences. The couple, long familiar from O Dowd's Neighbors and Our Irish Visitors, draw a warm welcome and steady laughter.
Grand Opera House audience includes Mr Taft Mrs Taft and Mr Charles P Taft as Miss Barrymore and her company are presented to the Republican nominee. The Judge praises a delightful evening and wishes her success beyond measure.
Music lovers welcome revived Pop concerts with famed cornetist and leader Herman Bellstedt guiding a 45 member orchestra. Programs will be carefully selected and the first concert is set for Sunday afternoon November 22 at Music Hall.
The Lyric昨 night drew a full house with Lew Fields and his company in The Girl Behind the Counter. Connie Ediss Lottie Faust Vernon Castle Joseph Ratliff Daisy Dumont and others share applause while Heliss, despite a cold, boosts Fields in key scenes like the explosive soda fountain. The show earns widespread praise and steady attention.
The Forepaugh Stock Company presents The Three of Us at the Olympic with final matinee and evening shows. The production has received high praise and is expected to draw large audiences after a week of strong attendance.
Advance sales for Clyde Fitch's comedy Girls at the Lyric show strong demand in Cincinnati with many seats sold for the entire week's engagement starting tomorrow night.
A large audience gathers at the Grand to see Ethel Barrymore in Lady Frederick. After the show she heads to the Middle West cities and will soon return to New York for her annual engagement here. The Grand week has been excellent and personally especially interesting for the actress.
Joe Weber and his company stage The Merry Widow and the Devil a sharp satire on two top hits of the year, revived for the Lyric after Girls' success, promising lively high comical routines and current parody.
Lew Fields company closes its engagement at the Lyric with the last two performances of The Girl Behind the Counter this afternoon and evening. Survey of ticket racks shows capacity crowds expected for both shows.
Thomas Jefferson, son of Joseph Jefferson, said the papers’ rumor of a lawsuit by the Jefferson estate heirs is merely a probate matter to settle estate management. He added Mrs. Jefferson serves as co-executrix and the heirs act as a unit.
Philadelphia dispatch reports Florence Co. Erb widow of J. Clayton Erb remains jailed in Media Pennsylvania as an accessory in the killing by his sister-in-law Catharine Beisel. Counsel plans to seek release for Mrs. Erb via habeas corpus while arguing Beisel acted alone citing insanity and self defense.
Four men including John S. Kelly Western manager of Central Foundry Company New York and union officials were arrested on a complaint by W H Shilver a plumbers supplies dealer. They were released on $2000 bond and a continuance until October 17 was granted as warrants were filed by Shilver alleging union leaders ordered contractors to shun Shilver goods.
The Covington and Newport Republican Board of Education advances school progress through better facilities and efficiency. They funded a new Sixth District School from current revenue, repaired buildings, added paint to the high school, and cut printers’ costs. The board supports supplementary readers and safety funding after the Collinwood disaster, with several members seeking reelection to continue improvements.
In New York Cardinal Gibbons replies to a London article by Dr. Andrew McPhail, saying American women of a wealthy class may be idle and unhappy, but many in the wealthy middle and poorer classes live quietly and virtuously and the charge is unfair.
A 300 by 200 foot bank collapse between Washington avenue and Fourth street in New Orleans caused seventy five thousand dollars of railroad property to slide into the Mississippi River. Seven loaded freight cars and four tracks were swallowed. Undermined by high water, the incident prompted warnings of unsafe ground. no lives were reported lost. The Illinois Central Railroad owned three cars and two tracks, while the Public Belt Railway owned the other two tracks.
Covington Water Works Commissioners met yesterday with Superintendent Robert Welling reporting a diver had cleared about 45 feet of a 158 foot intake tunnel at the pumping station below Ft Thomas. A dredge will be hired to remove remaining dirt as the board authorized. Welling was instructed to lay a ten inch main in Madison Avenue from Main Street to Rodgers Street in former Central Covington.
Eight nations send eighty six balloons to Berlin for a series of airship contests from tomorrow through Monday. The international cup event is set for Sunday with twenty three entries from eight nations. Americans James C. McCoy N Henry Arnold and A Holland Forbes along with Brigadier General James Allen visited the grounds and received official maps from the Aero Club promoting the contests.
Manila dispatch reports sixteen big battleships of the Atlantic fleet en route to Japan. Rear Admiral Speary ordered departure two hours early, flagship Connecticut first, then the rest of the line. The ships cleared Corregidor and headed into the China Sea in a sunlit dawn.
Frank Day, wounded by Patrolman Frame, shows remarkable recovery after a bullet pierced liver and intestines. Surgeons report the case resembles President McKinley injuries but Day improves and may soon be well if no complications arise.
The final matinee and evening show of Under Southern Skies at the Walnu feature the Louisiana life drama with a Halloween party scene for extra audience enjoyment. Sam T. Jack's company arrives tomorrow at People's with Cora Livingston, world champion wrestler, challenging any woman to beat her in ten minutes for a $25 purse.
In Clarksburg West Virginia on October 9 a bankruptcy petition led Judge Dayton to adjudge Creed Collins of Pennsboro and the Collins Company bankrupt. The firm shows liabilities of 254 879 dollars and assets of 46 644 dollars. Collins assets are about 92 427 dollars. The Collins Company owns most stock of the Pennsboro Lumber Company, which runs a large planing mill and retail lumber operation.
The Army Retiring Board concluded Colonel William F. Stewart’s health is gravely damaged by valvular heart disease. The board’s finding, likely to be sent to the Secretary of War, would lead to retirement by the President. If not retired he could serve more years and possibly reach Brigadier General before leaving active service.
The National Rural Letter Carriers Association elected officers for the coming year. President Paul L. Lindsay of Tucker Georgia. Vice President Elias Frey Pendleton Indiana. Secretary P B Cull Concord Massachusetts. Treasurer J D Williams Renfrew Pennsylvania. Executive Committee J H Johnson New Hampshire L T Langer Missouri T B Wicker South Carolina.
The Angél and the Ox, a new melodrama with a strange title, opens at the Lyceum tomorrow afternoon for a week's run. It is praised as one of the house’s most successful melodramas in years.
Reports from the provinces indicate a powerful typhoon last Sunday caused extensive damage. The newly established town of Taft on Samar Island is said to have been completely wiped out.
Report from Sault Ste. Marie Mich says American fishermen clashed with Canadian officials opposite White Fish Point. Rifles were used in the confrontation on Lake Superior. Both sides heard of the incident but details are scarce. Americans reportedly fished in Canadian waters despite seizures attempted days earlier. The fishermen are said to have escaped.
Mrs Rose D Rittman of Minneapolis has been elected president of the Woman s Catholic Order of Foresters by a one vote margin over Mrs Elizabeth Rodgers of Chicago amid claims of priestly intimidation at the convention in Detroit. Officers include Tessie Murphy secretary Julia McDonnell and Katherine Birmingham.
In Hamilton Ohio Charles Trulock a former game warden and Charles Wilson a cook were arrested after a dispute over a green goods scam. Wilson accused Trulock of larceny claiming Trulock offered to sell $100 worth of fake goods for ten dollars and took the money without delivering.
A blaze in Inkster ND gutted the entire business section early today causing about 119000 dollars in damage. Twenty business houses were destroyed. The fire started in the Minneapolis and Northern Elevator and was not checked until extensive damage occurred.
Summary of Kenton Circuit and Covington court filings. Bessie Mohs sues William Mohs for divorce alleging cruelty and nonsupport. Raymond Kentrup sues William Hohnhorst after a dog bite during a political parade in Pike street. R. H. Gray seeks tax relief on a Latonia lot, while Mattie Danner challenges a Latonia lot assessment. Frank Tranter seeks accounting over a 1891 stock contract with Mitchell Tranter Company. Judge Shaw issues several judgments and a new trial motion. John Midden dorf’s will probated with Mary Middendorf named executrix.
Covington churches publish their schedules for tomorrow. Trinity Episcopal Madison Avenue details services 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. sermon by Rev James M Graguder new rector. St John’s Episcopal 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. morning prayer 7:30 p.m. sermon. First and Second churches list ministers and topics. Union Methodist at Fifth and Greenup with guest speaker from State Sunday School Convention. Ministerial Association meeting set for Monday at 3 p.m.
Covington officials advised a bondsman of the late John L Beitzer to correct a books discrepancy within thirty days. The Board of Education held a special session and directed the County Clerk to place a bond question on the ballot. Bonds run twenty five years at four percent interest.
Real estate notices show Claire Janssen and spouse transferring Lot 49 in the OEE 4 subdivision to Susan Prim. A separate conveyance lists Lepper selling to Anton Schuchter, Lot 249 in Cote Hante Home Company's subdivision, with further lines mentioning Trik and wife to Jacob Lickert involving part of Lot 2 in the original plan.
D A and Lucy Glenn sell a 25 by 115 foot lot on Mabel Street Latonia to Leena L Richie. J T and Kate Earle transfer a 3 by 100 foot plot on Hunting ton Avenue Latonia to William and Emma Drew. Kim
Owing to large attendance Newport hosts two church sessions for the State Sunday School Convention at Grace M. BE and Salem M B Churches. Mrs. M S Lamoreaux spoke on Studies in Child Nature and Dr H M Hamill spoke on Recognition of 1908 Teacher Training Graduates.
The State Sunday School Convention in Newport schedules morning services for tomorrow across Kenton and Campbell counties. Names of churches and speakers include First Christian Covington Miss Nannie Lee Frayser Bellevue Christian Prof J C Willis Central Christian Newport W J Vaughn St Pauls German Evangelical Rev T C Gebauer St Johns Evangelical Prof E A Fox York Street Congregational Rev T S Tinsley Taylor Street M E South morning service Miss Nannie Lee Frayser Grace M E Jerry M Porter Union M E Covington Dr William Cummins Salem M E Rev Dr Joseph Clark Sabbath school Miss Zachert First Presbyterian Newport Rev L P Leavell Sabbath school Miss Wilson St Marks Evangelical Lutheran J Shreve Durham Bellevue Evangelical Lutheran Prof W J McGlothlin Gedlow Presbyterian J W Weaver United Brethren Newport Rev Dr Scott.
The local option drive, begun about a year ago, has resurfaced with secrecy as organizers circulate a petition among legal voters. If 25 percent support is reached, the County Judge must order a special election in the district.
The William O Bradley and William H Taft Republican Clubs in Newport hold meetings at their headquarters tonight to finalize arrangements for next Friday's rally with United States Senator Bradley visiting Newport.
Republicans of Bellevue Kentucky nominated Harry Grothoff of 415 Washington Avenue for Council and Theodore Seibert for Police Judge in a mass convention. A resolution endorsed Judge Taft for the Presidency.
Newport church calendar lists York Street Congregational led by Rev F E Bigelow with 11 a.m. address by Rev T Sinsley from Louisville and no evening service due to Sunday School convention. Taylor Street Methodist led by Rev J W Crates with 9 15 a.m. worship and 7 45 p.m. Epworth League. Grace M E conducts morning and evening services with Epworth League and prayer meetings. St Mark’s English Lutheran schedules 10 15 a.m. worship with address by J Shreve Durham, no evening service. Luther League meetings and Luther Brotherhood. St Paul’s M E has 11 a.m. holy communion and sermon by Rev A A Pruden. Central Christian features morning sermons and afternoon Sunday school. no Sunday evening at Central Christian.
Pearl Kettenacker died yesterday at her East Front Street home after a long tuberculosis illness. Marie Lohmeyer aged 16, daughter of Edward G. Lohmeyer, of York Street Jewelers, died yesterday at 617 York Street from a short illness of pneumonia. A fire threatened the Newport National Bank building, damaging a second floor clothes press and causing about 75 dollars in damages. Thomas B. Youtsey, former cashier, overseen the scene.
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