This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1908
Page
5
The socialist suspects arrested Sunday night had their cases continued in Police Court. The next hearing is set for November 13. In a separate move the Internal Revenue office was placed under temporary control by Examiner Amen who arrived from Washington to oversee the office.
Coroner Cameron will this morning hold an inquest into the death of E. P. Brewster a Race street merchant who took arsenic thinking it was powder to induce sleep.
A two story brick building on Hunt Street near Broadway collapsed its front wall last night, sending debris onto the sidewalk and endangering several pedestrians. Police and rescue units rushed to the scene as residents shouted for help. Investigations into the cause are expected.
Prof Charles Barnes of Columbia University delivered the second in a three part series before public school teachers, focusing on the training of the moral nature in children.
The Orpheus Club ordered Alfred G. Allen H A ae P B Stanberry and Anthony B Dunlap to send a letter of thanks to Mrs Mary M Emery for her recent gift to the Ohio Mechanics Institute. The letter was mailed yesterday to Mrs Emery.
The annual YMCA election of directors will be held Friday afternoon from 4 to 7 o'clock. Candidates include Wood Walter John D Sage T J Peale D B Meacham William Christie Herron BE Shipley and C C Benedict.
Harry J. Levi had his automobile released by Justice Muller after proving ownership. the car had been impounded by Constable Winder under a mistaken belief it belonged to another man with an attachment.
William Winkler of 1620 Westwood Avenue fell three stories yesterday at a construction site on 1665 Herbert Avenue Evanston. He sustained a fractured skull and internal injuries and was taken to Jewish Hospital where his condition was listed as critical.
Dr C L Boni field of 3461 Harvey avenue had his car hit at Highth and Sycamore. The Bonifield vehicle skidded and struck a wagon of the McDevitt Drayage Company where Albert Sievers of Ellen street sat. Sievers was thrown clear and sustained internal injuries. The car was badly damaged.
David Wilke of Columbus was robbed by three men on the Licking pike just south of Newport early this morning. He was visiting his father and on his way to town when he was attacked from behind. The robbers took $3.50 while two men restrained him and the third searched his pockets. Wilke fired several shots after them but none hit.
A former financier, Wm J F Reynolds, testifies in Philadelphia that Munyon s Rheumatism Cure cured his rheumatism after a year of severe symptoms. He reports lasting relief and urges others to consult him for further details.
Reehl and Gould sold to John Corry the eight room modern brick at 1532 Ruth Avenue Walnut Hills for 5000 dollars. Mrs Effie Newbigging purchased the nine room colonial at 3426 Stettinius Avenue Hyde Park for about 8000 dollars. Cleneay and Nourse via John R Clark sold an 83.6 acre Round Bottom road farm in Andersen Township to Peter Froehlich for 7500 dollars for George J Futzer.
A dense list of real estate transfers and mortgage filings includes numerous entries across Main and Orchard streets and surrounding areas. Prominent named parties include Henry Bremer, Augustus G. Bofinger, Theodore B. Brocker, Sampson L. Co., Julia Bokmann, and Joseph Shoemaker, among many others, with mortgage amounts ranging from small sums to thousands and many properties described by lot numbers and subdivision names. Cancellations of mortgages also noted, reflecting active document activity in property dealings.
A flood of cases listed in No. 141,208 to 54,192 includes divorce actions for Schmipf, llva, Crowley, Barrett. damages claims against Consolidated Hopewell Company and B&O Railroad. foreclosures and alimony demands. and actions involving A. O. U. W. and Supreme Lodge affiliates. Damages totals range from 200 to 8,078.10 dollars, with several divorces and alimony requests noted.
A fragmented listing describes a three story concrete factory at 644 648 West Third Street attributed to William Mayer and Co. with additions noted and a sale price around $15,000. Also mentions 546 Tuscoulum Avenue tied to Catherine Fueh and an aeon of cost in a one story brick arch near Asbury M. E. Church with owner details and a date fragment.
Winter fur coats are slim and cloak like with fashionable accessories. Hair nets, Empire tea gowns, coronet hair ornaments, Peter Pan collars, and dark shepherds plaids dominate. Green accents appear on black hats while Shaker coats and velour upholstering gain popularity. The four poster bed returns in lighter form and black lynx leads in general wear.
Miss Clementine Butler delivers a stereopticon lecture on Christian progress in India at Trinity M E Church tonight at 8. The Central W C T U marks Home Coming Day tomorrow from 9 to 6 at Mrs. John Robertson 2706 Clearview Ave Walnut Hills. Adna Wright Leonard speaks Tuesday at 8 p.m. at 330 George St under Hamilton County Prohibition Club. A M Slay attends union meeting of all Modern Maccabee Tents in Hellwig Tent tonight.
William Rendigs assignee of John W. Ballmann sues John M. Gorman in Superior Court for 87072.61 with interest from May 6 1907 alleging the O'Dell Brokerage Company was a Ballmann branch and that Gorman and Dudley used a 1907 reform to form a hiddenly owned O'Dell firm. Rendigs seeks 12072.61 owed to customers and 25000 damages claiming November 1 1907 guarantees.
W A Bennett as receiver sought court approval to bind 97 percent of creditors to accept 25 percent cash or stock in a new Ameri can Building Supply Co. The People's Bank objected, claiming minority rights. Judge O'Connell ruled majority cannot force minority and equity cannot compel agreement. sale and wind up the business is the only option. Albert Bettinger for the receiver. Cohen & Mack for majority creditors.
At Blohm and Voss Hamburg Germany the steamship Cleveland was launched September 28 a sister to the Cincinnati both 18000 tons. Countess von Goetzen christened the ship in honor of Cleveland with speeches by Hamburg officials and a German Emperor representative present. The liner will operate between New York England and the continent in spring 1909 powered by quadruple expansion engines averaging sixteen knots. Countess von Goetzen formerly Miss May Longy of Washington DC is wife of Count von Goetzen.
Reverend A J Chapman of Newport warned Methodist ministers at Wylie Chapel that tourists and traders demoralize Alaska natives. He urged missions as the morning topic and noted letters from the Honest Elections Committee requesting election day challengers, which the ministers did not act on. Senator Clark of Columbus to speak next Monday on temperance issues in Ohio.
The Miami Universalist Association adjourned at Camden to meet next year in Cincinnati. Elected officers include President the Rev. J. M. Wright of Springboro, Vice President Mrs. Homer Gard of Hamilton, Secretary Miss Jennie Warwick of Milton, Treasurer Mrs. Sadie Young of Zaton.
The Schmidlapp memorial fund expanded assistance by eleven young women elected by the fund's committee. Miss Ethel Campbell reported on applicants from Cincinnati institutions including the University, Kindergarten Training School, and music and art schools. An executive committee was formed to act on endorsements, with future investigations planned in Boston.
Nor wood Council instructed City Solicitor Dwyer to draft an ordinance for a cross-over on the Vine Norwood and Norwood lines at Main and Washington Avenues. The measure faces first reading next meeting with Postmaster Monfort and Superintendent Sullivan present. Monfort warned Cincinnati Traction Co would drop its contract if not established. officials say absence costs $1,100 yearly. Only two cars run to the end of the line and six stop at Blair avenue barns.
Knights Templars assemble at the Scottish Rite Cathedral October 27 1908 at 1 45 p m to pay tribute to deceased brother Jo E Pollock. Sir Knights from other commanderies are invited. Chas A Eckert Commander.
Price Hill Chapter 164 and Price Hill Lodge 524 will gather at the Scottish Rite Cathedral to pay last tribute to James Pollock who died October 9 at 11 1 am and October 26 at 11 15 am respectively. George T Welsh and William Stewart sign as officers and secretaries.
M Millan Esfala states a meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m with visitors welcome. Special conclave by Commandery No 16 K T to confer the arene of Fea Crags also at 7 30 p m visitors welcome. Geo Atridgh Em Com D H Pottenger Recorder.
Funeral and burial notices for Edmund P Betts Hunt Klumb Mary Louisa Reynolds Eugene Reynolds various ages and locations. Details include words of death on October 25 23 26 and 27 with times 2 pm 8 30 am and church services at St Henrys St Xavier Norwood Laurel Smith Road Springs Grove and Arlington notes for several named individuals and family members.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.