Divorce filings reveal marital neglect and cruelty
Multiple petitions in a local court detail divorces and custody battles. Nancy Freeman testifies about Edward Freeman denying access to their child. Jamies Field reports Dora Field’s anger and abandonment. Joseph Myler’s wife Lola accuses him of weeks of neglect. Edith Ferguson faces accusations of temper while Michael Solomon seeks separation after years apart. Margaret Phillips and Joseph Phillips record accusations of infidelity and disputed rent claims amid cross filings.
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Kentucky
Nancy Freeman
Edward Freeman
Buckhwood Avenue
Jamies Field
Dora L. Field
Joseph P. Myler
Lola Myler
Anthony
William A. Fergusons
Edith K. Ferguson
Michael Solomon
Angela Solomon
Margaret
Phillip
Joseph Kr. Phillips
Alonzo" Wilson
West Sixth Street
Folnd Wilson
Fle
Latonias Ky
Wild steers terrorize city streets before capture
A herd from Slimers Stock Yards escaped on a Memphis bound boat and stampeded through the Bottoms, Broadway, and Kinney streets causing panic. Patrolman Sandman pursued and killed one steer near Kinney and Hackberry after a long chase. The event prompted reports across Seventh and Eighth districts with no further trace of the remaining animals.
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Sandman
Memphis
Broadway
Third
Eder
Stene
Carri
Walnut Pitts
Madisont Isoho
Baker Place
M. B. Inzalls
Fairfax Avenue
Kigney Street
Prom
Tavingston Streets
Glass Seizure of Senate Seat Sparks Prolonged Vote
The fight to seat Frank P. Glass as governor nominee member of the Alabama delegation continued after two days of debate. A resolution by Senator Robinson of Arkansas declared Glass entitled to the seat but failed 82 to 9. Senator Chamberlain of Minnesota shifted stance altering the result, otherwise Glass would have been seated.
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Idee
Lone Autti
Washington
Frank P. Glass
Bimpingham — News
O'Neil
Alabama
Joseph EE ' Folihawn
Senetor. Robinson
Arkansas
Glass
Chal
Minnesota
Changine
Temperance Campaign Speakers at Grage M E Church Norwood
Miss Lillian Phelps urged church support for temperance during a crowded meeting at Grage M E Church in Norwood. She predicted Ohio would soon become a dry state and said continued efforts would proceed under the WCTL U auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Phelps
Cincinnati
Inspection of Port Thomas gear by Eastern Division official
Lt Carmiel Brown inspector general of the Eastern Division arrived in Cincinnati for the annual inspection of equipment at Port Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmiel Oe ‘Brown
United States
Macinnati
Port ‘Thomas
Street corner danger prompts drivers to reroute
Fire Marshal warns drivers to avoid the Ninth Street and Freetian avenue corner after a breakin and reports of sinking curbs near the curbline. He suspects water undermining the street, urging caution for all vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth
Mu Freetian Avenue
Oleman
Mayor Bell Removes Hagerty in Police Court Contempt Case
Special to The American from Indianapolis February 4 reports Mayor Bell ordered the removal of Police Court Judge Hagerty amid contempt charges against Police Chief Perrott. Hagerty faced accusations of packing a jury in a saloon law violation trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolie
Tad
Bell
Fire damages home of Mrs May Long on Monfort Street
Neighbors reported a blaze at Mrs May Long's residence 2921 Monfort Street. The fire started in a second floor closet and damaged furniture and the surrounding area before firefighters contained the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Long
Monfort Street
Buggy Collision Ends in Demolition on Liberty Street
James Howard of 128 East Liberty street narrowly escaped injury when his buggy was struck by a car at Fifteenth end Vil lireca. The rig was demolished. Edward Meyer, 52, bricklayer of 922 Barr street, was arrested on alleged assault and driving his wife from home after beating her, by Patrolmen Burns and Whalen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James ©. Howard
East Liberty Street
North Norwood
Edward Meyer
Barr Street
Burns and Whalen
Judge millard killed by express train in parrytown
Frank Vincent Millard longtime Westchester surrogate died after being struck by an express northbound train in Parrytown. He was born in 1845 and was a Yale graduate, with a notable career in county probate matters spanning six years.
Couple Heavily Fined in Court Case
John Brunilage, 39, and Jeanette Blackwell were fined 50 dollars each plus costs after a judge sentenced them to ten days in the workhouse. The husband testified against the couple in the Alexander court yesterday.
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John Brunilage
Sonn Street
Lumber salesmen elect officers at annual convention
The Co. Lumber Sash and Door Salesmen's Association held its annual congestion at the Hotel Gideon and elected B.K. Jonsson as president, B.D. Leck as vice president, J. P. Bartell as secretary and treasurer, with Howard Wentz and GW Galehause named as directors.
Druggists to Dance in North Cincinnati Turner Hall
A druggist entertainment event is set for Saturday night at Turner Hall in North Cincinnati. The entertainment committee has four treats planned for attendees and promises a lively post dance gathering for local pharmacists and guests.
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Obie Valley Druggiste
Cincinnati
Turner Hall
Éhtertainanent’ Committee
King issues oil deposit rules to dominions
The Special Calife tine Alameren reports that the Admiralty and Colonial Secretary Harcourt have sent directives to governors of self governing dominions crown colonies and protectorates detailing future handling of oil deposits. Leases must be issued only to companies registered and based in the dominions of King George.
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London
Harcourt
Bhp Nh Aay
The
Admiralty
Crown
Abe
King George
Nurse Sarah Herbert to Lecture at Mothers Club Meeting
The Mothers Club of the Saree Lands School hosts an afternoon meeting featuring nurse and school lecturer Mite Sarah B. Herbert of the Anti Tuberculosis League. She will speak on The Care of the Growing Child.
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Saree Lands
Anti- Tuberculosis League
Goethals Named for Jerusalem Portrait Event
Washington reports the Bendte iv executive session confirmed Colonel nces as Governor candidate. A Bezalel School of Arts program will run March 6 at Union Central building ground floor with a Jerusalem street scene as decoration.
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Washington
Big Afternoon
Nces
Sa Tie Pa
Atagea
Union Central
Bezalel School of Arts
Jerusalem
Western Railroad to be Constructed
Washington February report says a Southwestern trunk line from Grand Junction to San Diego in Southern California is projected. Secretary Lane met Western leaders to discuss rights of over public lands and start of construction this spring. The line is described as miles long with a main hub at a central point.
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Washington
Grand Junction
Cole
San Diego
California
Lané
Department of the Interior
Ulin
Lane
Public Dances Prompt Move to Ban Liquor in Covington
Members of the Women's Civic League of Covington presented to city commissioners reasons for an ordinance to ban liquor at public dances. Investigator Sarah Falconer described observations of a dance last Saturday night with nearly 200 young girls present. Detectives Higgins Drees and Officer Cherrington have gathered evidence as Safety Director Schuler reports disorderly dances following complaints. The commission plans an ordinance prohibiting the sale or giving of liquor at public dances in Covington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Civic League
Covisigton
Schmidt
Covington
Sarah Falconer
Hamilton County
Women's League
Schuler
Higgins ‘and Drees
Humane
Cherrington
Police Department
Newport Briefs and Local Notices
Candler and George Johnson were held to the grand jury after breaking into a sealed car at the Silver Grove railroad yards. Monitor Lodge will confer the page rank on several candidates at the hall tonight. A bazaar by the Federated Teachers and Parents' Club of Newport opens Friday at the Ninth District school house. Funeral services for Mrs. B Li Burns of Villa Place are set for tomorrow morning. she was mother to Effie Adah and Cora Burns and longtime Newport resident.
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Ts. C. ‘Candler
George Johnson
Silver Grove
Newport
Monitor Lodge
K. of .P
Federated Teachers and Parents’ Club of
West Funeral Today for W. K. West at Newport Home
The funeral for W. K. West, former Newport School Board member, will be held this afternoon from his residence at 724 Central Avenue Newport. West died in Chicago leaving a widow and two children.
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W. K. West
Central Avenue
Newport
West
Chicago
Newport School Board
Witness Arrested in Newport Court Fight Case
Covington police arrested Charles White for an alleged offense in Newport City Court. White, injured in a two week old Newport fight and from Hospital Sunday, is a protective witness against John Chambers, who faces trial that was continued to today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Charles White
Newport City
White
Newport
John Chambers
Orders of Sale Made in Kenton Circuit Court
In Judge Harbeson s division an order of sale of property was issued in Virginia v Shipp against Laure A Shipp with one fifth of proceeds to guardian Ben Welling for Eisie Shipp. In Ben Loebbing v Charles Rowe property in West Covington to be sold, Covington Perpetual Building Association to recover 1216 dollars. Spencer Hartfeld Company v W S Lowdon settled.
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Harbeson
Kenton
Cult of
Virginia
Shipp
Laure A. Shipp
Ben Welling
Eisie Shipp
Ben Loebbing
Charles Rowe
West Covington
Covington Perpetual Building Association
Covington Briefs Workmen Comp Talk At Club
The Covington Industrial Club holds its monthly meeting tonight to discuss the workmen's compensation law. Reports from railroad and manufacturing committees will be read. Attorney Linn Cochran of Wallace Place, who was struck by a train near Finchtown last Sunday, is reported out of danger. Helen Caldenburg received a building permit for a flat and store at 271 Pike Street costing 2300 dollars. Thomas T. Lantry took charge of the city stables yesterday, replacing Edward McHugh and J Marlborough. City Commissioners say the appointment will save about 9640 a year in salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington Industrial Club
Railroad, Manufacturing
Linn Cochran
Wallace Place
Finchtown
Helen Caldenburg
Daley
Pike Street
Edward McHugh
J. Marlborough
Mayor Helmbold Escapes After Auto Wreck in Newport
Mayor Helmbold of Newport narrowly escaped injury when his automobile malfunctioned at Fifth and Columbia. He tried to avoid a wagon, turned sharply, and lost control. the car mounted the sidewalk, but the mayor remained unhurt and walked on to his destination.
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Helmbold
Newport
Fifth
Columbia Streets
Marriages Reported in Covington Area
Marriage licenses issued yesterday to Ward Yaeger and Ruth Graham of Warsaw Kentucky to James Shaw and Esther B R Young of New Richmond Ohio to Clarence J Snryder and Catheryn Reed of Middletown Ohio to Jesse Loomis and Hopper Morning View Kentucky to John Doolin Springfield Ohio and Heim er Wilmer Covington to Abraham Doyle of Anderson Indiana and Emma Jane Northcutt of Jess E Sibree Kentucky to Nannie Reneker of Dry Ridge Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Ward Yaeger
Ruth Graham
Warsaw
James Shaw
Esther BR. Young
New Richmond
Ohio
Clarence J. Snryder
Catheryn Reed
Middletown
Jesse Loomis
Crittenden
Missoula
Hop‘per
Morning View
John Doolin
Springfield
Lawsuits filed against city and street railway company
Harry A. Lory sues the city of Deyton for 6000 damages claiming a March sidewalk excavation caused severe injuries when he tripped and fell. Helen Stievers, 8, by Mary Stievers, sues South Covington and Cincinnati Street Railway for damages after being struck by a streetcar. jury verdict details follow.
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Deyton
Harry A. Lory
Campbell
Lory
Helen Stievers
Mary Stievers
South
Teachers Club to Meet In Newport at York Street
The Womens Teachers’ Club of Newport will meet tomorrow at the York Street Congregational Church. Principal speaker Dr W Ker of Cincinnati University will discuss Stonewall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
York Street
W Ker
Cincinnati U
Koch Will Probated In Kenton County Court
Under the provisions of the will of Joseph Koch the Kenton County Court admitted the will yesterday. The estate leaves 4100 to several Catholic organizations. The widow is to have possession of the Rogere Street home and a yearly income of 189 dollars if she remains unmarried. August Gutzweiler is named executor and guardian of their daughter Anne.
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Joseph Koch
Kenton County
Rogere Street
August Gutzweiler
Anne
Mrs Coppin Named Administratrix of Coppin Estate
Elizabeth R Coppin widow of John R Coppin was named administratrix of the Coppin estate by Kenton County Court. The court fixed her bond at 176000 dollars, and the Coppin Company operates the department store in Covington occupying the Coppin building at Seventh and Madison Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth PR. Coppin
John R. Coppin
Kenton County
iMang
Cleary
Coppin
John FR. Coppin
Kentucky
Seventh and
Madison Avenue
Covington
Newport city commissioners mull apportionment for present year
City officials discussed the measures needed for the year including funding for a new eastern fire engine house, a sedimentation plant at the reservoirs, and two street flushing machines. The meeting ended without a final breakdown of amounts to be allocated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Tragedy in Covington Woman Attacked Before Suicide
John W. Jones aged 45 an iron worker killed his wife during a quarrel at their Covington home then fatally injured himself by hatchet blows and jumping from a window. Police found notes and a poem in his pockets revealing threats and remorse expressed to his mother Lizzie Ripley Ohio.
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John Jones
Jayhaon Street
Aiees
Cnet
Jones
Kysara
Secon
Mes
Lizzie
Ripley
Ohio
John W. Jones
Covington
John A
Elijah Cox
Tillie Schilling
Crescent
Supreme Court ruling on blind pension law delays payments
County officials await the constitutionality decision on the state blind pension law. Pension payments for Hamilton County blinds were held up since August and total $11,250 owed to recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Hamilton County
Truth Counts in Advertising in Fight on Fake Schemes
Manly Gilliam of New York addressed the Advertisers Club at the McAlpin's meeting urging a campaign to outlaw fraudulent and doubtful advertising. Plans include urging Cincinnati manufacturers to post notices at factories and offices, partnering with the Chamber of Commerce for a $196000 publicity drive, and sending six advertising cars to Toronto to showcase Cincinnati output, with costs shared by participating merchants.
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Manly
Gilliam
New York
McAlpin
MS Hae
Joseph Schmidt
Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce
Ita
Atx
Toronto
Canada
Queen City
Gilliams
Kerbaugh questioned as grand jury probes graft
Henry S Kerbaugh ex partner of James Stewart who held the Walhalla dam contract was questioned by the Supreme Court grand jury probing highway graft aqueduct contracts and campaign contributions. He was accompanied by attorney William T Jerome. John Ask testified that McGuire said Kerbaugh contributed 1098 in 1911 and 5000 in 1915 from the same source and that he had given 100000 since securing a 9000000 aqueduct contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
American
New York
Henry S. Kerbaugh
James Stewart
Walhalla
Catskill Aqueduct
Supreme Court Grand Jury
William T. Jerome
John Ask
John der
George H. McGuire
Kerpaugh
Hennessy
Kerbaugh
Aqueduct
Albany graft inquiry targets 1912 road contracts
State graft hunter James W Ogborne declares testimony to Albany figures shows possible moral turpitude in the 315 Foley good roads repair contracts of 1912 by Bensel Peck and Reel. He cites evidence warranting grand jury probes across Columbia, Rensselaer, Montgomery and Warren counties with more officials likely to be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
James W. Ogborne
D. Alexander
Foley
Bensel, Peck & Reel
Columbia
Rensselaer
Montgomery
Warren
Roosevelt not in race for state governor
Francis W. Bird, county chairman of the Progressive party, states Theodore Roosevelt will not be a candidate for governor on the Republican ticket. He says any notion of Roosevelt running for governor as a Republican is utter false.
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New York
Theodore Rooosevelt
Francis W. Bird
Progressive Party
Roosevelt
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