Crane Gaol Letter Reveals Suspects In Local Case
A coded note mentions other men linked to a crime at a house on Fit end Pion street where the victim was taken. Three arrests are listed: Mrs. iMMan Roerere, a colored maid, and Mrs. Elizabeth Phares at the Pium street house. Bowen a muanjevrist charged with juvenile delin vences. Peppemia biaan convicted. imprisonment sentence and fines noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bie
Pion
Prietts Ehiy Pele
Peppemia Biaan
Impriseanien
Mission Friends Plan Burial For Slain Derelict
Coroner Foertingger reports a derelict, slain Sunday morning near the Suspension Bridge, will be buried by Mission Friends. Kelly proprietor says mission members will provide pallbearers and a decent burial, with attempts to identify the victim ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foertingger
Sean Tity
Econd Street
Sean
Beitt
Eftibeham
Kelly
Kelly Eoue Saaaritan Hipchroom
Mar
Tugs & Borgmann
Denounces Pinchot by Senator Penrose in Campaign
In Philadelphia a special dispatch reports Senator Penrose denouncing Pinchot as a "squatter" and saying neither the Progressive nor Democratic camps could lay a foothold on his campaign. He accuses Pinchot of faking ties to Pennsylvania and claims Pinchot is weak against tariff issues. The exchange centers on national policy rather than personalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Philadelphia
Gifford’ Sanchot
Perrose
Teriff
Eenieet
Isa Squatter
Penrose
Pennsylvenia
Pennsylvania
Saloon Keeper Assigns Property and Bond Details
A saloon at 47299 Montgomery Road was assigned yesterday by Angelo PayDeCirce to Fudge Warner for the business. The assets are listed at $1,000 with liabilities of $200 according to the petition filed in Norwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poor
Busintes
Angelo
Honest Returns Rise Among Collectors
Fraud fears prompt collectors to reveal higher personal tax returns. A notable case shows a man increasing from 70 090 to 150 000 and another from 3 000 to 30 000 in reported personal property. The push for fuller compliance followed a meeting last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
McCarty
Ground Hog Forecast Predicts Six Weeks of Winter
The official groundhog at Cincinnati Zoo announced six weeks of winter ahead. The forecaster urged keeping overcoats close to the body as a precaution against colder weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnsti ‘Zoo
Local man testifies on Dry Ridge shooting case
Preston Cibbk testified yesterday before Clerk Von Hoene and Constable Stagnard of the coroner's office that Alex McCann shot and killed John Bryson at Dry Ridge Kentucky. Bryson was shot in the stomach and died Sunday night after being taken to Cincinnati City Hospital. McCann was arrested in Wiltonstown Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Cibbk
von Hoene
Stagnard
Alex. McCann
John Bryson
Dry Ridge
Sandys
Bryson
Cincinnati
Ity
McCaiin
Wiltanistown
Better Housing Plans Debated by Cincinnati Welfare Committee
The Cincinnati Welfare and Housing Commission held a meeting at the Metropole Club where officials discussed improved housing conditions in the city and outlined strategies to promote better living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Welfare &Housing Commission
Business “Met
Appointment of Charles Lamott as chief clerk
Charles Lamott of State Street 744 was appointed chief clerk in Auditor Leiman's office yesterday. He began new duties immediately, taking over tasks in the Auditor's department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lamott
State Street
Leiman
UN Iin
Ontes
Americans Aid Turkey Loan Proposal Reported
A supposed American group of financiers offers to advance 140,000,000 dollars to Turkey. The agreement would place funds in Paris for the loan. The report notes skepticism that the terms are excessive and questions feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Tempe
Nna
Turkey
Paris
Aeros
Ohio State and Athens clash over university name change
Contention between Ohio State University and Athens over renaming the college to University of Ohio drew strong protest. Governor Cox weighs in proposing a legislative hearing led by Alston Ellis of the university. Athens delegation left the state house amid a petition led by Senator Lloyd and President Thompson, Ohio State, asserting the governor should stand by his stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olemba
Cipetisen Americas Columbyas
Ohio State University
Onis
Chivers
Athens
Ohio
Cox
Alston Ellis
University
State House
Lloyd
Thompson
Ohio State
Coxe R
Vatican Denies Pope Endorsed Tango Dance
Vatican officials rebut reports that the Pope approved a modified tango and watched a young couple dance before him. They state the Pope was not interviewed on the matter and that dance approvals were left to local bishops discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Vatican
Funeral services for Mrs Johanna Richard in Dorchester
Mrs Johanna Richard wife of J H Richard shoe merchant died at her daughter Mrs A Wellman 418 Dorchester Avenue. Funeral services will be held this afternoon from the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna Richard
J.H. Richard
A. Wellman
Dorchester Avenue
Woman Prohibition Lecturer Tours Cincinnati Churches
Lillian M. Phelps prominent Women’s Christian Temperance lecturer travels Cincinnati this week delivering talks on prohibition. She speaks tonight at Bond Hill Presbyterian Church and Wednesday at Norwood Grace Church. Her key lecture on national prohibition joins a schedule ending Friday at Lockland Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian M. Phelpe
Irosiona
Will
Shelly
Cincinnati
Bond . Hill
Presbyterian ‘4
Norwood Grace M
Lockland Baptist Church
Miss Phelps
Women’s Christian
Temperance On
President Attends Belasco Theater Premier
The President with Dr Cary T amain military aide and a brilliant diplomatic audience saw Alphonso Peget's new play Marrying for Money at the Belasco Theater. After the performance many ambassadors and diplomats went to the Southern Relief Society charity hall at the New Willard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cary T
Belasco Theater
Alphonso Peget
Syracuse
Charity Hall
The
Southern Relief Society
New Willard
Senate Defeats Cummins Amendment to Smith Lever Plan
In Washington on February 2 the Senate rejected Senator Cummins proposed amendment by 40 to 16. The measure would have altered the funding basis for Smith Lever agricultural extension work, changing how the appropriated funds are allocated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Americas
Washington
Senate
Cummins
Smith-Lever Agricultural College
Liquor Sales to Minors Alleged at Conference
A conference of members discussed liquor sales to minors with a report noting the worst conditions near 4 West End dance hall. Dr. George W. Philips of Hamilton addressed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MC. AL Y
West End
George W. Philips
Hamilton
News of a Day in Kentucky Cities
Covington and Newport offices of The American list subscription and news contact details with street junctions and telephone numbers for multiple locations. The snippet provides office addresses at Ninth and Madison Streets in Covington and Seventh and Saratoga Streets in Newport.
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Kentucky
Covington
Ninth
Madison Streets
Newport
Seventh
Saratoga Streets
Latonia Nears Natural Gas for Residents
City Commission discussed suspending litigation with Union Light Co to speed natural gas for Latonia residents. Mayor protested, resolution withdrawn, and officials agreed to meet with the utility to arrange earlier gas service. Water rate parity with the city’s laws also eyed for Latonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latonia
Covington
Schmitz
Union Light Company
Schuler
Philipps
Light Company
Latonie
Fuanees Wetineh
Ant . Hu
J. Marlboro
Keseretty Meee Ieee i
Public Department
Ceed Marlboro
Plaintiff Sues Highlands District Over Faulty Sidewalk Fall
Josephine Self filed suit in Campbell Circuit Court seeking 1000 dollars in damages from the Highlands district alleging personal injuries from a defective Oak Street sidewalk she slipped on and fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Self
Campbell Circuit Court
District of the Highlands
Oak Street
Arrests in Covington street fight at Fifth and Lesson
Edward Cram¢ E Brandt and Harry Casey were arrested by Deputy Booth last night for disorderly conduct after a brawl at Fifth and Lesson streets Covington. Police say one struck a newsboy, drawing a large crowd and causing excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Cram
E. Brandt
Harry Casey
Booth
Fifth
Lesson
Covington
Gambling probe urged by Campbell County grand jury
Judge Yungblut asked the Campbell County grand jury to investigate nickel slot machines in road houses outside city limits amid many complaints. He also urged a prompt full inquiry into assault charges against John Brown and Edward Stevens raised by Mrs. Mayme Maddux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yungblut
Campbell County Grand. Jury
New @eadt
Mayme Maddux
John Brown
Edward Stevens
Elks Celebrate 19th Anniversary Mask Ball in Covington
Covington lodge of Elks marked its nineteenth anniversary with a mask ball at the lodge room on West Fifth street. Over 200 couples attended and prominent Elk members from Cincinnati and Newport were guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington Lodge of Elks
West Fifth Street
Cincinnati
Newport
Bass Held for Cutting at Dayton Dance
David Bass aged 26 of 321 Bass' Puth street is held by Dayton police on a charge of using a knife on Charles Guerper 25 of Third avenue Dayton during a Saturday night dance.
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David Bass
Bass’ Puth Street
Dayton
Charles Guerper
Third Avenue
Four Wives File for Divorces in Kenton Court
Four divorce suits filed in Kenton Circuit Court list the plaintiffs as wives. Nellie Reeves claims abandonment by Osee Reeves who she says married in 1907 and left two years later. Beta Simpkinson accuses Herbert Simpkinson of cruelty after their 1911 marriage. Bessie Brennan pleads abandonment by William Brennan, married in April, last year. Christine Lincke sues William Lincke for cruel treatment, alleging marriage in April and separation after July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton
Nellie Reeves
Osee Reeves
Beta Simpkinson
Herbert Simpkinson
Bessie
Brennan
William
Baines
Christine Lincke
William Linckes
Kroger Store Break-In Investigation Yields No Robbery Evidence
Covington police investigated a Kroger store at Pike and Craig streets after a report of a break in. Patrolmen Niebusch found no evidence of robbery. managers later said intruders had hidden in a refrigerator and left without stealing any stock.
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Kroger
Pike and
Craig Streets
Covington
Niebusch
Covington appoints caretaker for reservoirs after Liebrock’s death
Commissioner Mason Hawk announces Richard V. Conley of Covington as caretaker of the Covington reservoirs at Ft. Thomas. He succeeds William Liebrock who died last week. Liebrock’s funeral was held yesterday afternoon from Tower Place, Ft. Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Hawk
Coviny
Richard V. Conley
West Third Street
Covington
Ft. Thomas
William Liebrock
Liebrock
Tower Place
Rt Thomas
Newport Court Fines Involve Smuggled Liquor Case
Leslie Shields was fined six dollars and costs in Newport City Court after jailer Wilson and guard Harvey testified Shields had smuggled liquor to prisoners. The defendants from Cincinnati including James Baxter John Ryan John Wise and Samuel Sullivan were fined fifteen dollars each for drunkenness and conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Shields
Newport
Wilson
Edward Harvey
Shields
James Baxter
John Ryan
John Wise
Samuel Sullivan
Cincinnati
Pythians Celebrate Homecoming At Latonia Lodge Hall
Last night the Latonia Lodge of Knights of Pythias held a homecoming at their hall on Main and hern avenues. Prominent Pythians including Supreme Representative William Scrverman Carrollton and exraba... Milton McLean were present along with Aubrey Sartone and Past Grand Chancellor Plummer of Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latonia Lodge
Knights of
Covington High Class Transfer Due to Limited Space
Sixty pupils enrolled yesterday at the Covington High School Annex in the Coppin building to take a commercial course because of crowding at Twelfth and Russell streets. Four men named Lowrey Selhorst Hartman and Tony were cited to appear in Police Court for disorderly conduct after a traffic stop early yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington High School
Coppin
Twelfth
Russell Streets
Arthur Lowrey
Charles Selhorst
Frank Hartman
Tony 1
Meeting to form Parents and Teachers Club at district school
A meeting of teachers and parents is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at the Third District school building located at Fifth and Philadelphia streets to organize a Parents and Teachers Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third District
Fifth and
Philadelphia Streets
Parents and Teachers Club
Williams Sworn In as Comptroller of the Currency
John Skelton Williams took the oath as comptroller of the currency this afternoon in Washington. Justice Lamar of the Supreme Court administered the oath, and Williams handed the duties of acting secretary of the treasury to Assistant Secretary Mastin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boccial
Amarcen
Washington
John Skelton Willams
Justice Lamar
Supreme Court
Willams
Highway work and political pressure cited in 1912 testimony
In 1912, engineer William M Ache50m claimed highway construction in Western New York suffered from political influence. Kingston businessman Boyce testified about a $184 000 aqueduct contract being followed by requests for contributions and a $500 payment to the state chairman, with half paid by his partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York
Williama M. Ache
New York State
Col. Goethals
Panama
Everett Fowler
Siaté
George Mpalmer
GRAFT WITNESS Subpoena in Aqueduct Contracts Case
Special to The American New York February 2 Henry Kerbaugh holder of aqueduct contracts totaling 32.9 million dollars has been subpoenaed to appear before the grand jury tomorrow. He may be questioned about his experience in bidding and the district attorney hopes for info as striking as that from Anthony Douglas and Harry Hasser who testified about a 250 payment by Patterson and Company of Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry
Kerbaugh
Anthony Douglas
Harry Ha
Patterson & Company
Pittsburg
Plan boosts campaign by Cincinnati traveling men
Cincinnati Traveling Men's Association members launch another season drive to promote Cincinnati made goods. The board of directors meets next Saturday at 1 o'clock to map the road campaign and extend the city's industrial fame to distant U.S. markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Traveling Men's Association
United States
Berryes Seek Injunction Over Dixmyth Street House
Clifford G. Berry and Helen Berry filed suit in Common Pleas against Anna White for $200 damages and to stop construction of a house on Dixmyth Street adjoining their property. A restraining order was issued by J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford G. Berry
Helen Berry
Anna White
Common Pleas Court
Dixmyth Street
Federated Improvers Elect Officers In City Banquet
The Federated Improvers Association holds its annual election and banquet at the Gibson House on Thursday night January 12. Addresses will be delivered by Mayor Spiegel and City Health Officer Landis. Dr Landis discusses Sex Hygiene as a City Problem. Candidates include President Watter A Knight first vice John H Marckworth second vice Luke W Smith secretary Otto Dieckmann treasurer Ralph O Newcomb and governors Rev F L Fagier Dudley C Outcatt Harry W Hutchins Bryson A Pursell and Dr S C Swartael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Improvement Associations
Gibson House
Spiegel
Landis
Watter
A. Knight
John H. Marckworth
Luke W. Smith
Otto Dieckmann
Ralph O. Newcomb
Ralph O. Newcomb; Board of Governors
F.L. Fagier
Dudley C. Outcatt
Harry W. Hutchins
Bryson A. Pursell
8. C. Swartael
Navy receives medal for Dana L. Peaks service in Hankow hospital
Special to The American from Washington reports General Li Na Hung of the Chinese Republic sent a personal gift medal to Dana L. Peaks, noted apprentice, for Red Cross Hospital work in Hankow during the 1911 revolution. Peaks was last listed as living in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Dana L. Peaks
Navy
Li Na Hung
Milligan
Red Cross
Hankow
Chattahooge
Tenn
Radish Gifts Travel Between Departments
Washington reports the 30 pound radish largest in the country was transferred from the state department to the department of agriculture. Secretary Bryan sent a 2 cent pounder from a Japanese farmer near Mobile Alabama to Secretary Houston. Earlier a 12 pound white radish arrived from California supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Department of Agriculture
Bryan
Houston
Mobile
Ala
California
Wife Hart Suit Seeks $15,000 in Cincinnati Court
Lorraine Barnard filed a suit against Cincinnati Traction in the Superior Court claiming his wife Mary Bernard suffered permanent injuries when the Norwood car started suddenly as she alighted, and seeks $16,000 for her damages while Barnard asks $15,000 for himself and the petition asks for $35,006 in total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Barnard
Cincinnati Traction Company
Norwood
Mary Bernard
Superior
Railroad Sued Over Prolonged Live Stock Transit
U. S. Attorney Sherman McPherson filed suit in a federal district court against the C. C. S. and St. L. Railroad for keeping cattle and hogs in a railroad car for more than 28 hours without exercise, alleging inhumane transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Sherman McPherson
C.C. . & St. L. Railroad
U.S. District
Injunction Dismissed Over Washington Park Playground Plan
Judge Merrell of the Superior Court yesterday dismissed the suit to enjoin the park commissioners from converting Washington Park into a playground. The ruling ends the legal challenge to the park project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Commissioners
Washington Park
Merrell
Haytian turmoil deepens as foreign fleets deploy
Reports detail a bid for stability in Hayt as abdication of Oreste prompts foreign naval activity. The German Vineta has landed seventy marines and asylum for Oreste, while Bremen, Mutine, and Conde move toward Port au Prince alongside U S cruiser Montana in Mexican waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pees
Wyton
Teedress
Ares Bach
Port Au Prince
Tucsdey
Oreo
Oreste
Colombia
Vineta
Bremen
Mutine
France
Conde
United States
Montana
Port’Au Prince
Cooperative effort to revive school gardens announced
The agricultural committee of the Chamber of Commerce appointed a special committee to work with Superintendent Condon on improving aging school gardens for the coming season. The committee members are Charles Moeser, Charles E. Moore and H. Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loci
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Condon
Charlies Moeser
Charles E. Moore
Hi H, Hill
Firemen Reject Dems Rigging Attempt in Columbus
In Columbus Ohio on February 2 the local Democratic effort to shake down fire department members failed. Fire captains at a monthly meeting unanimously voted to turn away the hogman and his bag resulting in no contributions. Had the plan succeeded it would have netted more than $1500 for the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Eure Cinciniati American
Ohio
City mulls combining fire alarm and electrical work duties
City officials consider merging the superintendent of Fire Alarm Telegraph and city electrician roles. Both positions are vacant and a single appointee may handle both duties. Rumor places William Kleine as the likely recipient of the combined post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ©. Kleine
Doctors Hear Talks On Blood Diseases And X Rays
A paper on how blood diseases attack the nervous system was presented by Dr. E. A. North at the Academy of Medicine meeting held at the Literary Club rooms last night. Dr. Moses Scholtz spoke on the use of X ray in special cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. North
Academy of Medicine
Titerary Club
Moses Scholtz
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Bury Mrs. Richard
NEW Play
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ELKS
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Covington Briefs
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