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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1908

Page

8

Stevenson Death Mystery Deepens Friends Hint at Burglar or Assassin

Friends of John Stevenson reject suicide theories as investigators weigh a burglar or assassin killing him in Prof. Romeo Gorno's home. They cite a downstairs death in nightclothes and a door found unbolted, while Coroner Cameron notes the inquest is closed but the mystery endures.

John Stevenson Romeo Gorno Wesley Avenue Stevenson Prof Gorno Prof. Gorno Cameron

Character Building Focus At Teachers Institute

In yesterday’s Teachers Institute in the Auditorium, discussions centered on character building. Two instructors urged efforts in this area while Miss Jane Brownlee of Washington outlined methods to make children recognize character’s value, joined by Henry Suzzallo of Columbia University in supporting the approach.

Teachers’ Institute Jane Brownlee Washington Henry Suzzallo Columbia University

New suits filed in Common Pleas and Insolvency courts

In Common Pleas Court case No 149806 John H Burwinkel sues City of Cincinnati to enjoin assessment filed by Moulinier Bettman and Hunt. Case No 140807 Julia Bresnen sues Stephen Bresnen for divorce handled by Raymond Ratliff. Insolvency Court No 1427 Sophie Be Ideson sues City of North to enjoin assessment represented by Cobb Howard and ey.

John H. Burwinkel City of Cincinnati Moulinier, Bettman & Hunt Julia Bresnen Stephen Bresnen Raymond Ratliff Sophie BE. Ideson City of Nord Cobb, Howard & Ey

Dull Court Day with Few Cases and One Divorce Filed

Yesterday the courthouse saw the dullest day of the year with three courts in session and only minor matters. Julia Bresnen, wife of Stephen Bresnen, filed for divorce and asked for custody of their six year old son Allen amid claims of drunkenness and humiliation. Raymond Ratliffe is her attorney.

Julia Bresnen Stephen Bresnen Shillito Street

Insurance Company Defends Under Ohio Labor Law

The Standard Life and Accident Insurance Company invokes Ohio child labor law in its defense in the U S Court suit by Frank Annewehr Company over a $2,500 verdict for Luther Watson who lost his arm working in the insurer’s plant. The suit contests the policy payment after Watson, age 15, was employed in violation of law. Bultman Company creditors set first meeting September 14 to appoint a trustee and probe affairs. Charles J. Dolle represents out-of-town creditors. James Dunphy of Cincinnati seeks bankruptcy for $982 in saloon debts with no assets.

Ohio Standard Life and Accident Insurance Company United States Frank Annewehr Company Luther Watson Annewehr Company Watson Bultman Bultman Company W. H. Whittaker Charles J. Dolle James Dunphy Cincinnati

Insolvency Court Actions Auction and Estates Listed

Judge Warner authorized the sale of all pig iron scrap and raw materials for the Steel Foundry Company. Scott Bonham was directed to auction the drug stock and assets of Rudolph F. Ruppiler. Jane B. Brown owns 100 shares of Scheiffeld Shoe Manufacturing valued at 10000 dollars. Applications to administer estates filed include Samuel C. Chapman 3500, Frank G. Parker 5500, Louisa Parker 5500, Luther Parker 1800, Betty Piper Armstrong 1500, George H. Helenkamp 10000, Marie Mayer 5000, Joseph S. Byrne 1500, C. H. Heilker 3166.

Warner William B. Melish Steel Foundry Company Scott Bonham Rudolph F. Ruppiler Jane B. Brown Scheiffeld Shoe Manufacturing Company Samuel C. Chapman William Chapman Frank G. Parker Louisa A. Parker Luther Parker John B. Armstrong Betty Piper Armstrong Frank H. Kunkel George H. Helenkamp Mary Mayer Marie Mayer Josephs. Byrne Katie Byrne C. H. Heilker Theo F. Frohn

Fire Inspector Probes Tenement Fire at 530 West Fifth

State Fire Marshal officials investigate a blaze at a tenement house on 530 West Fifth Street. Occupants woke to smoke, a bucket brigade formed, and the fire quickly went out. Hallway floor saturated with coal oil and oil soaked paper found on stairs. Empty jug once holding oil located. owner sought. No one observed entering or leaving.

State Fire Marshal’s Office West Fifth Street Karp Brothers

Trustees Move to Expand University with Funds Plan

The University of Cincinnati trustees approved a resolution to draft an ordinance funding building projects. Plans include a technical school, public hall, labs, engineering and medical facilities, a new athletic field, gym, dorms, and a heating power plant. A possible law school secession and a $5 annual athletics fee were discussed amid committee reviews.

University of Cincinnati University Dabney McMicken Hanna Cunningham Hanna Hall Medical College Guckenberger Stewart Law School Lawrence

Local Boy Defeats Ea Harvard Champ In Tennis

Cincinnati youngster C Lockhorn upset former Harvard champion J A Roche 6 0 6 2 to win the tristate tennis title lone tears. Merrihew Middleton eliminated, while E Starbuck Smith and Dr B B Hawk impressed in singles.

Ea-Harvard Tristate W. Merrihew New York National Tennis Magazine Elliott Middlton J. A. Roche Chicago Roche Harvard C. Lockhorn Cincinnati Lockhorn E. Starbuck Smith Dr. B. B. Hawk Philadelphia Merrihen Middleton Smith E. §. Smith S. W. Merrihew E. M. Ach A. C. van Voseen Cc. Lockhorn Guido Gores H. L. Dyer Elliott Middleton R. F. Foster Bates Marty Winnier Seaver-Hawk Ramsey-Cordes Miss Dodd Miss Ratterman Miss Harper Miss Williams Miss Sanders Miss McLaughlin Ackerland Little Garrison Gores Wright Breed Mitchell Holden Reemelin Eckert Tyler-Stervens Cole-vertner Schaaf du Bray McCall- Barnett Orme-Merrihew Miss Breed

Merchants and Travelers to entertain 600 at Lagoon event

The Merchants and Manufacturers Association and the Cincinnati Traveling Salesmen Association plan a second entertainment for at least 600 merchants at the Lagoon today. Twenty special cars will line up at Third and Walnut at 5 pm to transport guests, with departures from the Palace Hotel at 5 pm. Women guests’ committee meets at the Burnet House, also at 5. Attendees will enjoy food and drink, speeches, fireworks, music, and a vaudeville programme. Tickets committee will be in session at the Palace Hotel until 5 pm.

Merchants and Manufacturers’ ‘Association Cincinnati Traveing Salesmen’s Association Third Walnut Palace Hotel Burnet House

City Hall Notes On Appointments And Bids

W J Alden Ward Superintendent Street Cleaning Chicago called on Superintendent Fred Maag of Street Cleaning yesterday. Service Board appointed Emma Hartley F A Hight Oscar Dodson Joseph Lennon with monthly wages. Auto bid awarded to John Murphy Auto Co for City Electrician Dept. Education Board reviewed architect plans by Hake Fechheimer Balsmith Prairie James Gilmore for Twenty Third District School addition costing 72000.

W. J. Alden Chicago Fred Maag Service Board Emma Hartley House of Refuge F. A. Hight Oscar Dodson City Infirmary Joseph Lennon Board of Public Service City Electrician's Department John Murphy Automobile Company Board of Education Hake & Fechheimer, Balsmith & Prairie James Gilmore Twenty-Third

Detectives Work Extradition Papers for Kidnapping Case

Detectives Crim and Kuhfers prepared extradition papers for Maurice Partymueller a printer once living in the city arrested in Seattle Washington on charges of kidnapping his child after custody was given to his divorced wife The case raises whether a man can be arrested for taking his own child and tried for kidnapping or if legal action permits such a trial If extradition papers are refused the wife may charge Partymueller with failure to provide and he could be brought here on that charge.

Crim and Kuhfers Maurice Partymueller Seattle Wash Partymueller

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