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Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1913

Page

8

Republicans in Control in Kenton County

Returns from all precincts show the Democratic ticket for county officers elected except Sheriff contestant Joseph W. Pugh, defeated by about 500 in 14,419 total votes. County Board control shifts as Republicans secure three Board of Commissioners seats and dominate city offices under civil service plans. School Board remains tied with Joseph Grote elected.

Kenton County Joseph W. Pugh Shhriff John Allison Eingineer Chey Henry Schuler Public Safety Mason Hawk Theodore Kluemper Pollce Joseph Grote School Board Commission Ledders Striger

Newport voters spark broad city and county changes

The Newport election ushers in new City Commissioners led by Charles Sp. McCrea and new department heads. County results favor Democrats Glan Morin for Assessor and Herman Kemper for Jailer with a yes vote on convict labor for roads and bridges. Edward Holtz to appoint Walter Burns ide chief probation officer.

Charles Sp. McCréa Elmer Penas Bailey Morridge Newport Glan Morin Jacob Matz Herman ‘Kemper Matt Wagner James Digby J. H. Hohnated Hainé.McLaughin A. J. Shackelford Edward Holtz Walter Burnside Frank Bregel

Knights of Columbus Bazaar Opens at St Elizabeth Hospital

The Knights of Columbus of Covington organized a bazaar at the new St Elizabeth Hospital last night. They gathered at Colum bie Halton and marched to the hospital. A twelve piece orchestra directed by John B Theissen provided music with soloist Miss Ciocitin Tandaschmidt. Tonight Justus Wildhaber's Newport orchestra will perform with Miss Conley of Ludiew. Further concerts are planned Friday with Miss Lindaschmidt and Theissen's orchestra. The bazaar draws large daytime and evening crowds and is deemed a success.

Knights of Columbus of Coving New St. Elizabeth Hospital Columbie Halton Eleventh Street John B. Theissen Ciocitin Tandaschmidt Covington Justus Wildhaber Newport Corcert Miss Conley Ludiew Papas Pebningess Theiswen'a Mise Lindaschmidt Istering Ag

Ballot Guards Guard Covington County Clerk Office

Tension rises as Eryd Schmitz and Hanson contend for Kenton County Attorney. Guards stationed at Covington City Hall to protect ballots stored in the Clerk’s vault. Official count set for Friday with Hanson leading by about 75 votes.

Eryd Schmitz Ffenton Kenton County Covington City Hanton Schmitz Hanson

Five Prisoners Escape From Covington Jail

Five inmates escaped Kenton County Jail last night by sawing bars and slipping through a cell opening to reach the courtyard and flee down Greenup Street. Authorities pursued suspects including Thoman, Arrington, Landrum, Murphy, and Stevens, with one captured in Covington and others sought in Cincinnati and surrounding areas.

Kenton County Harry la Joe m Teels Greenup Street Benjamin Nie Covington City Cincinnati Thoman Kobhere Wee Bary Lewis Arrington Lovtevifie Covington Colina Harry Landrum Cuthan John Murphy Murphy Falmouth Gus Stevens Jake Kelis Wamstown Joseph ‘Thoman Lexington Pige Thomann Erlanger Jal

Family Is Found Wandering on Pike

Covington officer Cherrington found Mrs. Nannie Lee of Lancaster Ky and her three children wandering on Madison Pike last night in rags and near freezing. They were taken to the Associated Charities home and cared for. The group had started walking from Cincinnati toward Lancaster and were found near Sanfordtown. Thomas Lee was arrested later for drunkenness and loitering.

Cherrington Covington Nannie Lee Lancaster Madison Pike Associated Charities Sanfordtown Thomas Lee

Fireman Fined on Complaint of Cousin

James Gray a fireman for the L. and N. Railroad was fined $50 and costs in Covington Police Court yesterday. He was charged by his cousin Mrs. Charles A. Kelly with annoying her on a Covington street car last week. Gray denied the accusation saying he was surprised by the arrest.

Covington Gray Charles A. Kelly Sengers

Bradford Sues Railroad Over Damages for Off Train Incident

The trial began in Kenton Circuit Court with J M Bradford claiming he was put off a Pennsylvania Railroad train despite holding a valid ticket. He seeks $2000 in damages from the railroad company.

J. M. Bradford Pennsylvania Railroad Company Kenton

Simpson Wedding Brilliant Affair

The marriage of Pr Charles Madi son Mooney of Waverly and Mise i Derre Simpson was solemnized at the bride’s East Third street Covington home. Rev Hugh Leith officiated with attendants William Worthington and Mike Frances Shade, plus Mina Cammilla on Bitostein as ushers. The bride, a niece of John Simpson, has lived with her aunt and the home was decked with plants and flowers for nearly 100 guests. The couple planned a honeymoon in the East.

Charles Madison Mooney Waverly Mise Derre Simpson Covington Cleveland Mike Frances Shade Mina ‘Cammilla Bitostein Price Hit L. Coultral Chillicothe Carl L. Johnson John Simpson Dry Coods Cincinnati Simpson

Moser Re-elected Mayor in West Covington Vote

Joseph J. Moser was elected mayor of West Covington for a second term after heading the Citizens’ ticket. The People's ticket contender Wash Horak won a close council race over Herman Tergerder Jr. for a council seat.

Joseph J. Moser West Covington Moser Citizens Wash Horak People's Herman Tergerder, Jr

Kenton Court Fines Man After Reduced Charge

Raymond Stanhope was fined $50 and costs in Judge Tracy's Court Covington on shooting in sudden heat and passion. The indictment alleged an attempt to kill Ben Wakefield near Independence Kenton County last July. the charge was reduced by consent of Commonwealth Attorney Williams.

Raymond Stanhope

Detectives Suspended After Election Day Dispute

Detectives William Cottingham and John Sheeran were suspended by Public Safety Director Ebert after a dispute over staying at headquarters during election day. The officers say Mayor Helmbold ordered them to survey polling places and monitor for disturbances, while Ebert accuses insubordination and departure from duty. The suspension now rests with the Mayor and city council for action.

Colmiestoner Ebert Helmbold

Bond Issues Defeated by Newport Electors

Newport electors Tuesday defeated the $100,000 street improvements bond and the $20,000 Front Street protection bond. Both failed to reach the required two thirds.

Newport Front

Suit Filed Over Insurance Policy After Husband Death

Rose Skeldon sues in Kenton Court against The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company claiming $104 is due on a policy for her deceased husband Thomas Skeldon.

Rose Skeldon Kenton Court Metropolitan’ Life Insurance Company Thomas Skeldon

Body Of Ren ee Siggery Sent For Interment

The body ofRen ee Siggery night watchman for factorying Company fatally burned by a gasoline explosion in Newport was sent yesterday to Verona Kentucky for interment.

Ren Ee Siggery Facturing Company Newport Verona

Initiation of Candidates at Royal Arcanum Hall

Lochial Corneil initiated a class of candidates last night at the Royal Arcanum hall located at Fourth and York streets in Newport.

Lochial Corneil Royal Arcanum Fourth York Streets Newport

No Strike Committee Heads to Columbus to Meet Cox

The No Strike Committee travels from Cincinnati to Columbus to confer with Governor Cox this morning on the industrial peace bill. The bill is drafted and will be presented to Ohio legislators in January. Several prominent business leaders accompany the committee.

Cinnauac Columbus Cox Ohio Secnion

Casper Schile Dies at Home After Illness

Casper Schile age 50 collapsed at his residence 3211 Fairfield Avenue while speaking with his wife yesterday morning. Dr. McCormick reported the case to Coroner Foetrmmeyer and ruled the death due to natural causes.

Casper Schile Fairfield Avenue McCormick Foetrmmeyer

Former Banker James Cunning Ends Life by Hanging

James Cunning a 74 year old former teller at the Central Trust Company died by hanging at his home yesterday. He retired from the bank earlier in the day and was found by his daughter in law Mrs Bite Wilts. Relatives believe his act was driven by a feeling of having outlived his usefulness after many years with the bank and pensioning earlier this year. He had been a prominent local figure and his death shocked those who knew him.

Bank of the Central Trust Company Cunning Bite Wilts Canning Tte Test April Eines Hie

Election Law Violation Docket Continued by Judge Fricke

Election cases crowded the police docket after the vote with Judge Fricke extending all matters involving alleged election law violations until November 18.

Fricke

Isaacs to Lecture on American Israel at Temple

Professor Isaacs will speak on the American Israel topic at the Reading Road Temple Thursday evening at 8 15. The lecture is under the supervision of the temple Sisterhood.

Isaacs Reading Road Sisterhood Temple

Exposition Progress At San Francisco Delights Officials

The Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco is on schedule with nine months to go before the February 26 1925 opening. Construction advances include palaces under roof with extensive timber use, rising walls, and completed carpentry on machinery halls. Financials show receipts around 6 million and expenditures under 5 million to Aug 31 1913, with 27 nations allied and 35 states choosing pavilion sites.

Moore Palace of Education Comptroler Rodney &. Durkee Exposition Company

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