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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1908

Page

7

Ring's antique porcelain sale fuels Lyric weeklong show

Blanche Ring, famed leading woman with Joe Weber's Travesty Company, travels from Washington to bid $25 on a Chen Lung ginger jar and two vases later valued at $100 each. The pieces will stay in U S possession as the Lyric opens next week with Otis Skinner in a new Grand show and a cast of vaudeville acts.

Blanche Ring Joe Weber Travesty Miss Ring United States Riverside Drive New York Washington United States Navy Chen Lung Conger China Orient Uncle Sam

Otis Skinner Stars In The Honor Of The Family Glowing New York Review

Otis Skinner returns to the Grand next week with The Honor of the Family after thrilling New York crowds at the Hudson Theater for four months last year. Critics hail his Bridan as a master portrait of Balzac’s Philppe Bridau, praising courage wit nerve and imaginative stage craft as a triumph of the season.

Otis Skinner Hudson Theater Philipe Bridau Menage de Garcon Balzac Mr. Skinner Bridan Richard Mansfield

Forepaugh Matinee at Olympic features The Sign of the Cross

The Forepaugh Stock Company presents a midweek matinee at the Olympic this afternoon. The company has enjoyed major success with its current production The Sign of the Cross.

Forepaugh Stock to Stage Are You a Mason at Olympic

The Forepaugh Stock Company will present the German comedy Are You a Mason at the Olympic next week. The play has gained wide success coast to coast and promises strong roles for many company members as it offers hearty laughter contrasting with recent dramatic offerings.

Corinne Stars In Lola From Berlin At Walnut

Corinne headlines the musical comedy Lola From Berlin at the Walnut this week. The show originated by Klaw and Erlanger played to full houses for four months at the Liberty Theatre New York. Corinne previously succeeded Fay Templeton in Mary in Forty-five Minutes From Broadway and led a highly successful tour. The profits from that season reportedly totaled 80000 dollars. The company promises an extensive tour with well known musical comedy artists and presents the Liberty production intact.

Corinne Lola Berlin Walnut Klaw Erlanger Liberty Theater New York City Fay Templeton Mary George M. Cohan Broadway

Buster Brown to Play Walnut Next Week

The Walnut will stage Buster Brown next week in its fifth straight year of the popular merry comedy. Audiences flock to the show proving strong faith in the production its company chorus and costumes. A Friday matinee will offer a coupon bouquet to attendees along with the regular Sunday Thursday and Saturday matinees.

Buster Brown Buster

William Collier stars in The Patriot at Grand Opera House

A matinee today presents William Collier and his company in The Patriot a western life comedy by Charles Frohman. After this week Collier tours the South including New Orleans and St Louis. Last night a larger audience than Monday attended with many Knights Templar visitors in the city.

Grand Opera House William Collier Charles Frohman Collier South New Orleans St. Louis Knights ‘Templars Chicago Powers’ Theater

The Patriot at Grand Opera House Stars Collier Cast

The Patriot by William Collier plays at the Grand Opera House this season with Rex McDougall Reginald Mason John B. Adam James Merrill Annie Esmond and Helena Byrne in the London resident roles. Charles Frohman supplied furnishings for the western production and the company travels with child performers.

William Collier Charles Frohman Collier West London Rex McDougall Reginald Mason John B. Adam James Merrill Annie Esmond Helena Byrne Mr. Collier

Mark Murphy's Long Count

Mark Murphy the popular comedy star and his wife, Mrs Murphy, are in Columbia this week with The Coal Strike. Murphy was confined at their East Setauket Long Island home with pneumonia, and a doctor who slept through part of the case helped avert a serious outcome.

Mark Murphy Mrs. Murphy Columbia Mr. Murphy East Setauket Long Island New York City Murphy Murphy Home

Auditorium Family Theater Presents Notable Show Within Reach

A brief note highlights a standout performance at the Auditorium, praising one of the finest shows seen there in recent times and noting its broad appeal to families.

Auditorium Family Theater

Actress Edna Wallace Hopper Says She Is Engaged to A. Q. Brown

New York October 13. Edna Wallace Hopper testified before receiver Charles E. Littlefield of the failed firm A Q O Brown and Co that she and head of the firm are engaged to be married. She said Brown gave her a $7,500 automobile and life insurance policy as part of the engagement. The transfers occurred before the brokerage firm collapsed.

Edna Wallace Hopper New York Charles E. Littlefield A. Q O. Brown & Co A. O. Brown Miss Hopper

Carlotta´s Daring Loop the Loop Stirs Columbia Crowd

Amusement notes report Carlotta the bicycle daredevil thrilling Columbia audiences with a loop the loop despite injuries. She says she takes big risks for money and describes the taxing routine with batteries, baths, and bandages. The Golden Crook Company opens a week at the Standard Sunday, and William Collier plans a Chicago run of The Patriot next week with revised acts.

Carlotta Columbia The

Golden Crook Extravaganza at Standard Theater

The Golden Crook Extravaganza Company appears at the Standard Theater starting Sunday matinee. It is billed as a beauty show with a noted chorus and ballet, praised scenery, and features the Golden Crook March and The Ballet, promising a high quality attraction.

Golden Crook

Moving pictures of the Gans Nelson fight at Colma show

Admirers of self defense can see the September 9 bout between Joe Gans and Battling Nelson in motion pictures at the People's Theater with the Champagne Girls show. The full story from training quarters to the knockout is shown.

Joe Gans Battling Nelson Colma Cal People’s Theater

Frohman may cast Otis Skinner in modern roles after year

Charles Frohman plans to present Otis Skinner in modern parts after the new year with the Grand engagement next week signaling a possible end to Skinner’s Romantic era. Townsend Walsh, Frohman’s business representative, confirms the plan.

Charles Frohman Otis Skinner Mr. Skinner Skinner Frohman Townsend Walsh

Local bandmaster returns to lead Olympic orchestra

William Kopp the city bandmaster has come back from the South after several months. He is re-engaged by Managers Fish of the Forepaugh Stock Company to again lead the orchestra at the Olympic theater.

William Kopp Fish Forepaugh

The Creole Slaves Revenge at Heucks Next Week

Walter Lawrence presents a melodrama about Southern prison life titled The Creole Slave's Revenge. The vivid tale of the convict system promises sensational thrills and dramatic intrigue at Heuck's venue next week.

Walter Lawrence Heuck Sald

The Millionaire and the Policeman's Wife at the Lyceum

A Sunday matinee at the Lyceum will feature The Millionaire and the Policeman's Wife. The author is familiar with the local setting and people, and the play is said to convey verities with real human interest and thrills.

Lyceum

First appearance of Champagne Girls Company at 1 People's Theater

Next Sunday afternoon the Champagne Girls Company presents their first appearance at 1 People's Theater. The troupe includes Charles Nichols Goff Phillips Burton and Bass Wells and Sells among others keeping the comedy lively. The Gans Nelson pictures of the battle of September 9 will be a big feature.

Champagne Girls Company Charles Nichols Goff Phillips Burton Bass Wells and Sells Gans-Nelson Pictures

Taft May Open Panama Canal

Special Dispatch reports General Luke E Wright optimistic on Panama Canal progress with record July excavation and heavy rainfall. Officials foresee possible canal completion within four to five years and consider Taft's potential opening as fitting given his ties to the project.

Commercial Tribune Washington Luke E. Wright Wap Department Panama Canal

Old School Ship St Marys Sold For 5000 To Boston Firm

The St Marys, training ship of New York public schools since 1874, was sold to Thomas Butler & Co. of Boston for 5000. A lone on board warned the buyers may junk her, though locals hope she still has years left sailing Down East waters with cargo like lumber or fish.

Commercial Tribune New York St. Mary’s Nautical School New York Public School System United States Navy Thomas Butler & Co Boston Queenstown East

Policeman Shot in Mayor's Office by Hatchet Man

Washington C. H. Oct. 13 A Negro named Robert Holland shot Officer Oscar White in the Mayor's office striking shoulder and neck. Holland armed with a shotgun roamed the street threatening to shoot officers and returned to the jail with intent to kill. White expected to recover. Holland held the street for a time and was jailed for safekeeping.

Commercial Tribune Washington C. H Oscar White Robert Holland Holland White Policeman White Bill Hooker

Suffragette Invades Commons in London Demonstration

An militant suffragette, Mrs Travers Symons, appeared at the House of Commons bar and urged MPs to discuss women's rights. Police seized her, as mobs gathered around Parliament causing traffic disruption and street disorder for hours in Westminster.

London House of Commons Travers Symons James Keir Hardie Westminster

Republicans Gain in Covington Newport Registration

Covington and Newport Republicans show increased registration on the second day compared with last year totals, according to returns received by County Clerk Yates.

Covington Yates

Praise for Covington Mayor and council over gas tester vote

Unstinted praise was heard in Covington for Mayor Craig and Republican councilmen who pushed through a resolution to buy a gas tester for the City Building despite Democratic opposition led by Walter Cleary. Voters question the move as the campaign unfolds between Republican and Democratic tickets with local party figures prominent in nominations.

Covington Craig Walter Cleary Cleary James Nolan Nolan Joseph Pugh

Real Estate Transfers and Mortgages in Local Firms

A long list of real estate transfers and mortgage filings in the area names numerous parties including Charles M. Steele, Margaret Diggins, Linwood Realty Co., Rufus G. Cover, John W. Huffacker, Alfred Fulford, Emma Weisbrod, Walter Schwaab, Bernard Schulte, Marmet Halm Coal & Coke Co., E. E. Stevens, and Charles Mushaben. Transactions cover Lot and block deeds, subdivision lots, and 87 Lot transfers, with various properties along Sidney Street, Linden Street, and Madisonville area, plus mortgage filings and cancellations.

Charles M. Steele Margaret Diggins C. M. Steele College Hill Linwood Realty Co Rufus G. Cover Linwood Realty Widincdeens Devsbsciccesvaces David H. Moffatt John W. Huffacker Harnshaw Ave AGC Audota Eves Pierce Alfred “T. Fulford Paine Burg Casper Schlottmann Angela “Hayden Henry Lewis Wea Walter W. Schwaab Emma Weisbrod Baua Iescone George M. Haim Marmet ‘Halm Coal & Coke Co George Tebow North Bend E. E. Stevens E. S. Barnhill Hudson & Stevens Madisonville Barnhill W. W. Clappinger James E. Dowling Edwin Wilke William H. Harrison Cleves Sid Debusere George E. Gardner Flora K. Doolan Howe Syndicate M. H. Mears John Schumer Anderson Ocserbeenss Eva Peale Robert Pesle Bryant x Linden Street Harper Avenue Bernard C. Bowen William T. Thompson Jogias Beerg Frank Johannigman Henry Arnkens Linden Puiins Pleasant Charles Mushaben Kiline Norwood Verona C. Heckle Joseph Rapp Verina Siels - Wowmshid Dees Sand State Avenue Theresa J. Wehrman Charles H. Loehmann Almonte Wyoming Edwin M. Waller Henry C. Rainey John Cortelyou

New suits filed in common pleas court docket numbers listed

The Common Pleas Court docket numbers 141,170 to 141,176 show multiple filings including The B. and O. S. W. A. R. Co. vs The Globe-Wernicke Co. for 229 on account. Toulsa Kuhl vs Charles Kuhl for 3000 damages. Bessie Kinney vs Frank C. Kinney for divorce. Mary Gleason vs Thomas Lawson for an injunction. Carroll & Son vs Hanna appa Squire Lamping. W lyhat vs The P. C. C. te Tae Co.. Lena Marty vs York Marty for divorce and alimony. Neelen vs The Teerene Co. and Hosenthal & Sons vs Henry.

Globe-Wernicke Co Harmon, Colston, Goldsmith @ Hoadly Toulsa Kuhl Charles Kuhl Cross & Luebbert Bessie Kinney Frank C. Kinney M. C. Heintz John W. Cowell A Neelen Healy, & McAvoynes de Hosenthal & Sons Henry

German Rifle Champion Crowned King at Germania Ball

Caspar Pohlmann was crowned King of the Covington German Shooting Society at their annual Germania ball. The ceremony, the event of the year for the club, kicked off Monday night with a lengthy celebration that continued into the late hours.

Young & Carl Germania Covington German Shooting Society Caspar Pohlmann

Ohio Couple Wins Newport Marriage License After Parental Consent

William M. Brown aged 19 and Jessie Grimstead aged 16 from Columbus, Ohio obtained a marriage license in Newport after appealing to Magistrate Donelan and securing parental consent by telegraph. Clerk Betz initially refused the license but relented once consent arrived.

William M. Brown Jessie Grimstead Columbus Ohio Newport Donelan Betz Brown

Covington School Bond Issue On Ballot

James C. Metcalfe files certified copy for Covington School Board to place 75000 bond issue on the official ballot for school improvements. Funds to finish Sixth District School build, Central Covington structures, and fireproofing. Also local notices of permits and incidents across Covington.

James C. Metcalfe Covington Brement Street Marshal Allman Richmond Chief Schuler P. H. Shearer Erlanger Willson Stephens Arthur Farquharson Scott Hay Greenup Street Read Lake Walking Latonia W.S. Taylor Republican Campaign Committee John Russell Inglis Congress

Kenton Court Notes Show Civil Suits And Local Proceedings

The Herancourt Brewing Company sues Peter Holleran for 252 dollars and Harry Morridge for 150 for merchandise. Rose Ragens sues Thomas J. Ragens for divorce. Kate Mackey sues Charles Birkle for 432 dollars on a loan. requests sale of Pike street property. Eadward Lambert fined 25 dollars for abusive language. case appealed. John and Dave Worthington bound over on grand larceny. Lee Tucker arraigned and bound over. Tucker a railroad detective, bond 500 dollars. Helen and Lafayette Meyers committed to Protestant Children's Home upon Frances Shires’ request. Fanny Berry vs Covington & Cincinnati Elevated Railroad postponed. Will of Eldora Nigman probated. daughter Bessie V. Nigman named.

Herancourt Brewing Company Peter Holleran Harry Morridge Rose Ragens Thomas J. Ragens Kate Mackey Charles Birkle Pike Street Thomas Biree Eadward Lambert Stephens John Dave Worthington Lee Tucker Tucker Edward Jackson Ludlow Helen Lafayette Meyers Frances Shires Fanny Berry Covington & Cincinnati Elevated Railroad and Transfer and Bridge Company

Local Resident Names by City and Age

Raymond Smith of Erie Pennsylvania Mazel Boor of Newcastle Indiana aged 22 Charles T Lynch of Latonia aged 24 Anna M Hoffman of Latonia aged 18 Grover C Hoard of Covington aged 22 Mary H Harris of Amsterdam Kentucky aged 22

Raymond Smith Erie Mazel Boor Newcastle, Ind Charles T. Lynch Latonia Anna M. Hoffman Grover C. Hoard Covington Mary H. Harris Amsterdam

Property Transfers on Russell and Fifth Street Ledger

A series of property transfers and parcels listed in Russell, Fifth and Bakewell streets and adjacent areas. Parties include Marie L Powell, Lizette Hegge, Laslie B Morris, Mattie Bruce Reynolds, Igville Property Co, Louisville & Nashville Railroad, and Kentucky Den Railroad assets with parcels ranging from 26 to 190 feet and 38 acres in Glenn's subdivision in Decoursey.

Marie L. Powell James Hb.hodgson Russell Street Gedinr St Ddee Lizette Hegge Covington Brewing Company Aves Das Andar Aks Ferry Winchester Latonia Glenn Decoursey Kentucky den Railroad

Newport Marriage Licenses Report Full of Names

Marriage licenses listed with residents including Joseph A. Ziegler and Gertrude Staubach of Newport Kentucky along with Ferdinand A and Petronella I from Newport. Other names appear linked to Columbus Cincinnati and Newport with unclear spellings and fragmented notes.

Joseph A. Ziegier John's Hill Gertrude Staubach Newport Ferdinand A Petronella i Brown Columbus Grimstead Columbus, O Ridenour Siteaveth Sprenger Cincinnati

Taft-Sherman Parade Line Formed For Bradley Visit

Captain John Link leads Newport Republicans as United States Senator Bradley plans a Friday arrival from Louisville. The march proceeds York to Seventh then Monmouth and Tenth to Music Hall for Bradley speech with local clubs forming on Third Court Place Fourth streets and at Highth Street headquarters.

John Link United States Bradley Newport William of Bradley Club Third Street York Taft-Sherman Club The Highlands Bradley Club Covington Court Place William Riedlin Club Fourth Street William H. Taft Club Cincinnati Louisville Grand Hotel Central Bridge York Street Seventh Street Seventh Monmouth Street Tenth Street Columbia Eleventh Music Hall Newport Taft Club Highth Street Washington Avenue Monmouth

Sewer threat prompts Newport council action

Newport Water Works Board asks the City Council to move the Altamont Hotel sewer from the Ohio River above the water intake. Secretary Newell cites a chemical test showing increased sewage near the intake and urges immediate steps to abate the health risk. The issue will be on the council agenda tomorrow night.

Newport Water Works Board Altamont Hotel Ohio River Newport Water Works Beow Newell Water Works Board Council Highlands

National Fraternal Union Incorporation Filed in Newport News

Articles of incorporation were filed with County Clerk Betz by the National Fraternal Union. The incorporators include M. B. Kendrick and associates. St Pauls Episcopal rector Rev. Robert B. Nelson arrived from Blacksburg to officiate at the Wadsworth Littleford wedding. The Campbell County Equal Rights Association meets Friday at 2 pm to elect delegates to the Richmond convention. Harvest festival tonight at Salem Church with produce donated to Bethesda Hospital tomorrow. Mrs. Grant hospitalized after apoplexy. Police seek Harry Cox for alleged knife attack on a 12 year old. James Gannon dies in St Louis after typhoid fever. Thieves steal $30 in tools from a Linden Avenue house under construction.

Betz National Fraternal Union M. B. Kendrick W. A. Owens M. B. Kendrick, Jr Lee Day J. H. Kattenhorn Robert B. Nelson St. [Paul's Episcopal Church Newport Blacksburg Wadsworth-Littleford Nelson R. W. Nelson Nelson Place Campbell County Equal Rights Association Sarah Charles East Third Street Richmond Salem M, BH Eighth York Streets Bethesda Hospital Cox James Gannon St. Louis Schneider & Marz Linden Avenue

Property transfers listed for Newport and Dayton areas

Master Commissioner transfers Rose C Wewer Lot 9 Mayo addition Newport and Walter Forster with wife to Rosa La Lot 26 Gilmore second Dayton. William Dockweiler and wife to Rose Wewer Lot 9 Yeager subdivision Highlands.

Rose C. Wewer Mayo Ees Street Newport Penerari Walter Forster Rosa la Gilmore Dayton Vance William Dockweiler Rose Wewer Yeager Highlands

Dayton News Briefs: Obituary and Local Incident

Mrs. Mathias Poos, 76, long-time Dayton resident, died yesterday at her Fourth Avenue home. She leaves a husband and five children. A gasoline stove explosion at Harry Kuhlmeyer’s 225 Third Avenue caused a kitchen fire and $100 loss. Mrs. Kuhlmeyer suffered arm burns. P Major Watkins, charged with breach of the peace on a warrant by George Abbott, was fined $10 and costs.

Mathias Poos Fourth Avenue Harry Kuhlmeyer Third Avenue Mader

Taft and Sherman Club Rally in Highlands

The Taft and Sherman Club of the Highlands to hold a rally at Central Schoolhouse tomorrow night with multiple speakers on national issues. The glee club will perform campaign songs organized by Directory Voige. Public invited. Post Commissary Sergeant Zeisi reports for duty. Sergeant Gardner to sail for the Philippines on November 1. First Lieutenant Charles W. Barboue named overseer of the general mess.

Taft and Sherman Club Highlands Glee Club Directory Voige Zeisi Gardner Philippines Charles W. Barboue

Republicans to meet tonight on Bradley reception parade

A Republican meeting is called for tonight to organize the Bradley reception and parade in Newport on Friday night.

Bradley Newport

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