Weds Woman Who Shot Him Years Earlier
R Bruce Watson a Chicago architect and politician has married the woman who two years ago was alleged to shoot him and chase him with a revolver through streets. They live at 225 South Central Park Avenue. The former Mrs George Coney, now Mrs Watson, was divorced from Coney three years ago with Watson named as co respondent under the alias Richard Roe. Coney reportedly shot Watson after the divorce in a quarrel linked to rumors of Watson marrying another woman. He declined to prosecute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
R. Bruce Watson
Rimanes
Watson
Coney
George
Richard Roe
Six divorces granted in contested cases at hearing
Six divorces were granted with four to wives and two to husbands after Insolvency Judge Warner heard six divorce petitions. Readable details name Bessie Davis, Charles B Davis, Claudie Steward, Clay Steward, Rose Hayes, Edward Hayes, Stephen Kennedy, Mattie Kennedy, Clifford Straub, Grace A Straub, Christian Wehr, Augusta Wehr, and note alimony and custody provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Bessie Davis
West Eighth Street
Edward Hayes
Rosella Kyvans
Hayes
Stephen Kennedy
East Third Street
Mattie Kennedy
Pivorce
Clifford A. Straub
East ‘Third ‘Street
Grace
Straub
Christian Wehr
Mi. Weter
Hamilton
Augusta Wehr
East McMicken Avenue
Court fight resumes as garment firm seeks injunctions
Superior Judge Oppenheimer resumes testimony in the Bosworth Garment Co case seeking injunctions against union members. The hearing targets alleged union violence and interference with operations as up to 16 pickets gathered around the factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosworth Garment Company
International Ladies’. Garment Workers
Oppenheimer
F ‘Ull ‘Worth Company
Divorces Sought On Grounds Of Absence In Two Cases
Howard G. Myers sues Ida Myers in Common Pleas Court claiming willful absence for over five years. Attorney Johnson and Levy filed the suit yesterday. Szava Naczkov sues for divorce in the In bankruptcy Court after desertion since November last year. attorney W. M. Reinhart represents her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard G. Myers
Ida Myers
Common Pleas Court
Johnson and Levy
Szava Naczkov
W. M. Reinhart
Depot committee explains plans for Cincinnati union depot
At a Business Men's Club meeting President E W Edwards and committee chair James P Orr detailed efforts to secure a Cincinnati union depot. They argued revoking the White Bleekman franchise could delay plans, urged railroads to present firm layouts, and emphasized avoiding court battles while pressing for improved passenger terminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men's Club
E. W. Edwards
Union Depot
James P. Orr
Union Depot Committee
Business, Men's Club
Umaike
White- Mleekman
Interstate Commerce Commission
White- Bleekman
Cincinnati
Will Ask Solons To Work For City
The Chamber of Commerce requests a copy of Captain E. P. Bertholf’s report on placing revenue cutters on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers for rescue work. A cutter in Ohio with Cincinnati as headquarters and two in Mississippi are proposed, each costing about 80000 dollars. Senators Burton and Pomerene and Representatives Allen and Bowdle may be asked to advocate the Cincinnati station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Ber of Commerce
E. P. Bertholf
Revenue Cutter Service
Athe
Ohio
Mississippi
Bertholf
Cincinnnati
Chamber
Cincinnati
Burton
Pomerene
Allen and
Bowdle
Suspects Plead Guilty to Loitering In Municipal Court
Sam Feldman 36 a tailor and Hymile Leon 4 a merchant pled guilty in municipal court to loitering. Each was fined 26 dollars and costs by Judge Fricke after arrest Saturday by detectives Crim Bell Hays Schaefer and Ottoway at a Liberty and Vinestrepta building. Police say a room search found acid and electrical apparatus they describe as resembling green goods paraphernalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Feldman
Hymile Leon
Muinicipal
Fricke
Crim
Bell, Hays
Houston to be scored for alleged discourtesy to Ohio growers
Secretary of Agriculture Houston faces potential censure in the House over alleged discourteous treatment of Ohio corn growers during their visit to Washington. Democratic Ohio delegation members are said to be prepared to support the action if Congressman Willis proceeds with his plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spedial
Washington
Houston
Ohio
National
Willis
Injured Workman Sues Westlake Construction
William M. Lucas sues Westlake Construction in Common Pleas Court for 1000 damages over injuries from a fall at the City Hospital project on October 24. He suffered arm and shoulder injuries and has only done light work since. Clifford Brown and O. Bayless are his attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Lucas
Westlake Construction Company
Common Pleas
New City Hospital
Clifford Brown
Bayless
Petition circulates urging Crim retention as chief
Mayor-elect Frederick Spiegel said he has not seen the petition circulating by friends of Detective Chief Crim urging he be kept in office when he becomes mayor. He plans two appointments after induction, and has not chosen a Service or Safety Director. Crim asked merchants not to present the petition to avoid embarrassing the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Spiegel
Cal Crim
Crim
Industrial survey planned for Cincinnati manufacturers
The Cincinnati Advertising Industrial Committee of the Chamber of Commerce will launch a preliminary survey in days to identify what the city needs to boost manufacturing output. Prominent manufacturers will be invited to answer a set of questions, with replies guiding future work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Committee of the
Ber of Commerce
Cincinnati
County Liquor License Transfers and Legal Moves
The Hamilton County Liquor License Commission approved several transfers and removals at a meeting. Actions include transfers from Thorenas s to George Renner and others, removals of several addresses, a warrant request for Councilman-elect Joseph Reichert over Sunday Closing law, and talks to end free lunch and bucket beer sales in Over-the-Rhine. The Scherrer Drover's Inn license mandamus case advances with Judge Cosgrove expected to rule soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorenas
William H. Becker
East Court Street
George Wilkens
John Streets
Philomena Kellerman
Jacob E. Boland
Carthage Pike
Margaret Mayer
Butler
Alois Kenkle
George Enger
West Fifth Street
Sixth
Plum
Charles Lundrigan
West Seventh
Cammerce and
Elim
John Duvel
Gilbert Avenue
East Pearl
William Rahe
West Eighth
West Fourth
John Shields
Joseph Reichert
Highland
Shillito Avenues
Over-the-Rhine
Turner Hall
Hamilton County Liquor League
Charles J. Scherrer
Hamilton County Liquor License Board
Drover’s Inn
Cosgrove
Two Saloon Keepers Arraigned On Sunday Violations
Two men named Bush of Poplar street and Keenan near Western avenue were arraigned in Municipal Court on Sunday for alleged Sunday closing law violations. Bush was fined eight dollars plus costs with a warning and license revocation possible. Keenan's case was continued to December 18. A separate continuance was granted in the case of Phillip Dandridge, accused of selling whisky in a cellar on Broadway. Inspectors Degenbart and Shields reported about 50 patrons at Bush’s place and two bartenders serving drinks. Bush pleaded not guilty, claiming no knowledge of sales. A theft report noted $70 cash and a gold watch missing from Harry Austin of West Seventh street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K Pen
Paloon
Iden
Bush
Poplar Street
Weaterp
James Keenan
Whee ‘Place
Popsar
Fricker
Keenan
Acquittal in Newport Tax Transfer Case
William F Lohstrohe former Newport city treasurer was acquitted in Campbell Circuit Court of transferring 2040 dollars of delinquent taxes to Henry Reusch the former Newport delinquent tax collector who had no role in the collection. Reusch now serves in a Frankfort penitentiary for embezzlement and testified in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Lohetroh
Newport
Campbell Circuit
Henry Reusch
Lohstrohe
Frankfort
Trial set for Paul Reed in Covington jail escape
The trial of Paul Reed, indicted on charges of escaping and aiding others to escape from Covington jail, is scheduled for January 17. Reed was among the prisoners who broke jail in Covington and was captured at Portsmouth, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Reed
Covington
Reed
Portsmouth
Ohio
Divorces Granted in Abandonment Case Echoes
Anna Piper received a divorce from Andrew Piper on abandonment charges. Cynthia Morgan was also granted a decree on a similar allegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Piper
Andrew Piper
Cynthia Morgan
Reverend Wetzels Resigns From First Christian Church
Rev David N Wetsel of the First Christian Church resigns as pastor and will leave at year’s start for Pittsfield Michigan after accepting a call. Successor not yet appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David, N. Wetsel
First Christian Church
Pittsfield
Covington Masons Present The Three Twins Musical Comedy
Covington Chapter No 35 Royal Arch Masons stage a musical comedy The Three Twins at Masonic Mall Friday December 12 at 7 30 to entertain members and families. Miss Margaret Griffin of Covington wed William T Spalding of Ft Thomas Monday afternoon at the pew Christian Church on Madison Avenue. Annual meeting and officer election set for Saturday night at 6 o'clock at the Industrial Club. Committee members are Attorneys A E Stricklett D C Lee and William Duepree. Judge Harbeson denied B F Eckman a new trial in Lady Lehman v Eckman case over a loan on a diamond ring with a $60 judgment and $140 paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Mall
Margaret Griffin
Pew Christian Church
Madison Avenue
William T. Spalding
Ft. Thomas
Industrial Club
A. E. Stricklett
D. C. Lee
William Duepree
Harbeson
B. F. Eckman
Lady Lehman
Man
Lehman
Officers Elected At S J Stephen's Court Newport
At the meeting of S J Stephen's Court No 1380 Newport the following were elected Chief Ranger John T Pelzer Vice Chief Ranger George Waldbillig Speaker Judge Wm C Buten Recording Secretary Louis J Burkhart Jr Financial Secretary Frank J Vornhagen Treasurer Joseph G Lotterer Trustees Ben Stau bach three year term Joseph Traud two year term Nig Yeager one year term
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S J . Stephen's Court
Newport
John T. Pelzer
George Waldbillig
Wm. C. Buten
Louis J. Burkhart, Jr
Frank J. Vornhagen
Joseph G. Lotterer
Ben Staubach
Joseph Traud
Nig Yeager
Eilerman Burial Today
Funeral for Herman Eilerman 93, longtime Newport merchant, held at St. Stephen's Church this morning. Surviving are six sons and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Eilerman
Newport
St. Stephen's Church
Plan water supply meeting for Pt Mitchell area
A meeting is set for Thursday night at Scheppers hall to form a company to supply water to Pt Mitchell and nearby areas. The plan depends on Covington supplying city mains water for Devon Park. The group also aims to provide natural gas to Highlands residents.
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Schepper’s
Pt. Mitchell
Covington
Devon Park
Highlands
Jury in Session in Kenton as Seven Weeks Drag On
The Special Kenton grand jury extended its term with night sessions this week. Jurors received more time to complete their labors as witnesses increasingly appeared compared to daytime hearings.
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Kenton
Saloon Keeper Fined For Keeping Open After Midnight
Putnam of 76 Pike Street was fined $5 and assessed court costs before Judge Read yesterday for keeping his saloon open past midnight Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. & Putnam
Pike Street
Read
Ex-Detective Cody Faces Disorderly Resort Trial
James P. Cody, former Covington detective, was charged with conducting a disorderly resort in Lewisburg and will be tried December 17 in Judge Tracy's Court. Cody faces allegations tied to the resort incident and proceedings proceed in Lewisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Cody
Covington
Lewisburg
Bishop Maes Returns From Lansing Dedication
Bishop C. P. Maes of the Covington diocese returns from Lansing Michigan where he assisted at the dedication of St. Marys Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Maes
Covington
Lansing, Mich
St. Mary's Church
Covington Council Proposes Night Rail Switch Clamp
City meeting features a resolution to force C and O and L and N railroads to close switching in city limits from 9 30 p m to 6 a m. City Solicitor Blakely accuses railroads of bad faith and failing to remove grade crossings or improve depot facilities. The measure is referred to committee and an ordinance on the Newport and Covington bridge is debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington’ Board of Council
Blakely
O’brien
Newport and Covington
Licking River
Trenchotoh
Barber Edgar Carter Fined for Wife Abuse in Covington
Edgar Carter a barber of Ninth and Main Streets was fined 26 dollars and given 30 days in jail after his wife testified he struck and abused her following disagreements over his association with other women in Covington Police Court Judge Read presided and heard the plea yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Carter
Ninth and
Main Streets
Covington
Carter
Read
AOKO 96,000,000 FOR OHIO RIVER IMPROVEMENT
Special to The American Jersey City New Jersey December 8 The draft of rivers and harbor expenditures submitted to the House by General Dane Kingman chief of army engineers calls for 41 655 155 dollars across 261 items to continue existing projects and fund new work including 350 900 for general Ohio River channel improvements and specific sums for Monongahela Youghiogheny Cumberland Tennessee and Tennessee below Riverton flood protection system recommendations are not included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
N. J
Ohio River
Dane Kineman
Army Engineers
Kingman
Monongahela
Youghtogheny
Cumberland
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Riverton
PUPILS SHOWN POLICE WORK AT HALL POLICE HQ
Chief of Police Copelan visited Bond Hill High School to observe police operations. Students toured detective headquarters and the Bertillon room while Chief of Detectives Cal Crim demonstrated the shell game. Burglar tools safe cracking implements and instruments used by murderers were shown from the police museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copelan
Pring al
Arudbegiodig
Bond Hill
Y Hall
CalCrim
Police Museum
Requests Police To Locate Sister
Daisy Elliott of Hamilton asks police to find her sister Hattie Cruse sixteen missing for two months. A letter from Cincinnati postmarked girl asks for answer through general delivery and provides no address. Elliott urges officers to locate the girl and inform her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Cruse
Hanover Street
Hamilton
Ohio
Daisy Elliott
Cincinnati
Mia
Elliott
Woman Burned by Gas Stove May Die
Physicians at Good Samaritan Hospital say Mrs. Mary Niewig aged 68 of 2646 Homestead Place was severely burned when her clothing caught fire from a gas stove in her home. The only witness, an eight year old grandson, cried out and neighbor Glass extinguished the flames by rolling her in rugs. She suffered burns to her hands face and body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Good Samaritan Hospital
Mary Niewig
Homestead Place
Glass
Nie
Bradfords Dismissed With Warning After Disorderly Conduct Arraignment
Tony Bradford and his wife of 224 Pike Street were dismissed with a warning by Judge Fricke in Municipal Court on a disorderly conduct charge. They were arrested Saturday on Broadway after allegedly airing domestic troubles in public. Patrolman Cashman fired several shots as Bradford attempted to flee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Bradford
Pike Street
Fricke
Bradfords
Cashman
Bradford
Casey Relieved of Burglary and Horse Stealing Charge
Wesley Casey was relieved of burglary and horse stealing charges after attorneys stated that Powell refused to take back a horse Powell had lent to Casey. Casey later reclaimed the horse he had traded and kept it, leading Powell to drop the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Casey
Jack Powell
Glendale
Casey
Powell
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Harry Austin
Seventh Street
Kentucky
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Reusch
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Covington Briefs
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Maes
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