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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1908
Page
3
In Democratic primaries yesterday the Bernard faction won in most contested wards as 9,450 votes were cast. The article shows ward by ward results, noting declines in Republican turnout and mentions precincts with registration barriers.
Habitual constipation may be permanently overcome by a reliable oral laxative, Syrup of figs. The product supports natural function rather than replacing it, aiding daily relief until regular use is no longer needed. California Fig Syrup Co advertises this remedy as a mild, beneficial aid.
Members of the Cincinnati Master Plumbers' Association who visited the new City Water Works last Saturday praise the plant as the best in the country. Edward Frank serves as President of the association.
Farmer G. W. Emerich of Gordon Darke County was admitted to the Pasteur Institute of the City Hospital for hydrophobia treatment. He received the first anti toxin injection under Dr. A. P. Cole with Dr. Silver assisting. A second injection followed and a 21 day course is planned. The rabies exposure stemmed from a dog owned by Dan Miller near New Lexington that bit hogs and a mare belonging to Emerich. The mare was killed after the bite, and the dog’s head was exhumed with brains sent to Cincinnati for analysis.
Bernard appears to command a strong position within the forthcoming Executive Committee, with estimates placing him to direct operations after the committee is formed. O'Hara and Smith urged confidence in Bryan and Harmon’s election, as L. G. Bernard’s influence grows among the Cincinnati Traveling Men's Bryant Club members.
In Washington the National Museum hosts the International Tuberculosis Congress with figures like Dr Robert Koch and Secretary Cortelyou in attendance. Honorary presidents named include Dr Robert Koch E L Trudeau Louis Sandouze and Théodore Williams. Cortelyou opens the meeting with a welcoming address as foreign representatives respond about global efforts to fight tuberculosis.
Oscar Bernard controls 220 of 312 delegates and faces demands to purge Noctor allies. The meeting outlines order of business, rules, and temporary officers as factions plot ticketing for Sheriff, Clerk, and judges amid intense intra party bargaining across Hamilton County precincts and townships.
Delegates to the Democratic Convention in Columbus nominates L. H. Gibson general manager of The Press-Post for State Senator. The Franklin and Pickaway Counties district vote was unanimous by acclamation at the Great Southern Hotel assembly room.
Jacob Smith sues Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad and William Sparks for 25000 in Kenton Circuit Court. Ida Stephens seeks divorce from Walter Stephens for desertion. Lizzie Roberts seeks divorce and child custody from Andrew Roberts. Fred Keltz sues Latonia for 300 for property damage on Church street. Various rulings include overrules to dismiss, voluntary license fee payment, delivery deemed to company, remittal of remurrer, and a bank dismissal at plaintiff cost. Judge Shaw draws grand juror list. road opening petition set for October 27.
The Bellevue Democratic Executive Committee calls a mass convention at Fullmer's place tomorrow evening to nominate a candidate for Police Judge and a Fourth Ward Council seat.
George Wagner of Fourth and Clark streets was yesterday fined by Police Judge Mader 35 and costs for disorderly conduct.
Officers of the Central Savings Bank and Trust Company on Madison Avenue failed to access funds after the time lock on the vault failed Friday morning. Experts drilled through hardened steel, working from Friday to last night, and finally opened the safe around 7 o'clock. Alarms rang as workers drilled, with pedestrians unaware of the cause.
The Newport Democratic Executive Committee met at Chairman M F Donelan's office to nominate the city ticket for November 7. Precinct committeemen chose council and school board candidates. the full committee selected three aldermen Edward Berry Eugene Krauss and Louis B Tenant after vigorous discussion. Council candidates include John Newell F J McMurrer Anton Scheben C J Kelleher Benjamin Gosney and Charles Barker. School board picks are Louis Rummell Walter P Dickerson William QC McCann SS G Walton Louis Britt and Arthur Wiegand. Samuel Rothermel led for Sixth Ward council but after a complaint about independent registration Barker was chosen. A candidate for Second District constable was William Cassidy.
Dr J H Gross of 1940 Scott street plans an elaborate casket burial for his four year old dog after it was run over by a street car on Greenup street. The interment will take place outside the city limits.
Covington Council passed an ordinance to put the Latonia annexation question on the next November ballot. An extra registration day for Covington was approved for October 13. Other actions included licensing reports, Bush street blocking permission for Bishop Maes, and delinquent tax bill handling and a $5,797.57 claims appropriation.
Coroner W W Tarvin continues investigation into James Carr who died at St Elizabeth's Hospital from knife wounds suffered in a cattle car on the Louisville and Nashville between Independence and Walton Kentucky. Tony Bradford and Charles Kramer, jailed on breach of peace charges, testified before County Judge Stephens, who continued the cases to tomorrow. police doubt their story and suspect the cutting happened during a quarrel.
Auditor W S Gould granted a permit for finishing St Marys Cathedral at an estimated cost of 100000 dollars. Earlier plans included a fine dome but funds proved insufficient to complete the edifice. A second permit was issued to J J Gelsen for a six room brick house at Pike and Russell costing 3000 dollars.
City Solicitor Shepard reported an unusual scene after returning from Catlettsburg Kentucky and other upstream points. He saw a man wading across the Big Sandy River and another man plowing the Ohio River bed to recover coal shed by barges during high water and ice.
Maud Jones, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Jones of Fairview Kentucky, found a buffalo fish in a pool along the river bank. Her mother netted the creature, weighing twenty five pounds, making Maud the champion fisherwoman of the vicinity.
Newport Elks plan a October 5 meeting with ten candidates to be initiated. Mrs. Charles A. Durnan dies at 58 in Versailles Ohio after typhoid. formerly Newport resident. Senator George Wilhelmi and wife mark their tenth wedding anniversary at home in Newport. Funeral services for William Stoeckel former Newport Elks custodian held at St Stephen's Church. Sixth Ward Indians prepare for annual outing next Sunday in Gardner's Grove.
Former Scott Street M E Church pastor Rev Felix K Hill Jr now of Vicksburg Miss visits Covington as a guest of B F Graziani.
Preparations for the winter session at Newport Circuit Court began when Judge Yungblut drew names from the jury wheel to select a grand jury. List includes Frank Elaine Frank Waldemeyer Sam Rothermel Louis Hundemer William Zinke W F Holste G H Spie sel Adam Grimm W C Bricking H B Hegge Sr William Nixon Henry Demert Henry Ehrart B F Greenwood Charles Brookbank G C Schuessler L B Tenant Nock Kunz Frank Pille L C Hake Joe Junk P F Meagher Albert Baumback John R. Anderson.
Edward Amman, manager of the Kentucky Bourbon Company, was struck by a horse and buggy at Third and Monmouth Streets last night. Both wheels passed over him and the vehicle did not stop to inquire after his injuries.
John 2, 70, of 217 Front Street Dayton Kentucky was taken to Speers Hospital after a fall from his bed. He had been ill for some weeks and fractured three ribs. Doctors fear death due to his advanced age.
In Campbell County circuits Judge Yungblut dismissed the habeas corpus action brought by Attorney Dial seeking Geneva French age 16 from the Convent of the Good Shepherd. The ruling means she remains at the convent until she turns 21. Other items: John Spence vs Webster Helm for services on the Rambler yielded $60 judgment. John W Tucker will probate bequest to niece Susie Bogart with George Bogart as executor. Jim Crane and Horace Hughes arraigned for murder and accomplice, trials set for tomorrow. Hughes hires L J Diskin as attorney.
Hannah McCredie and husband transfer Lot 12 in Crawford's Southview subdivision Highlands. Simon Bloom and wife transfer Lot 7 in Licking addition Newport. Webster Helm transfers Lots 16 and 17 in Helm's subdivision Highlands to Alina W Helm.
George F. Torline of Tovington Kentucky and Par £ Mertes of Newport Kentucky apply. Charles C. Goetz of Newport Kentucky and Mary Muench of Brent Kentucky listed as a couple.
Covington real estate transfers include Thomas and Catherine Lantry selling to C L Hicks a 47 by 87 foot lot in Ninth. Henry and Kate Weber selling to Bertha nedy a 25 by 125 foot lot in High Crescent Springs. George and Hattie Stephenson selling to Joseph D Cummins a 2% by 83 foot lot in Holman.
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