Riley Poem Tour Sparks Cincinnati Welcome 1913
A large Cincinnati welcome plans pour for James Whitcomb Riley in November 1913. City officials, school committees, and local clubs organize a ceremonial parade and a luncheon at the Business Men's Club. Children of the city will escort the poet through Fountain Square to the Linton Hotel.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Hoosier
Cincinnati
Pell
Queen City
Mr. Riley
Linton
Business Men's Club
Charles A. Hinsch
Chamber of Commercé
Walter A. Draper
Howard Saxby
Nth
Central Avenue
Sase
Laddie
Sevan
Riley
Mineelf
Little
Annie
George J. Hussey, JR
Walnut Stret
America
Riley Cerely
J. Andrews
Hide Park
Ninth
Central
Ninth Stret
Vine
Fountain Square
Avondale
Riley the Beloved Born in a Frontier Indiana Log House
A Greenfield Indiana memory marks James Whitcomb Riley born sixty five years ago in a log house still standing. The Hoosier Poet’s early life reflects Indiana’s rough frontier days and evolving civilization.
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Greenfield
Ind
James Whitcomb Riley
Indiana
Alimony Rule in Insolvency Court Seeks Compliance
Fannie A Marston 73 scenic artist wife of Jamen M Marston 45 was ordered to pay her husband 3 a week alimony last September. She has been cited to appear in the Insolvency Court to show why she does not obey the order. The case marks a rare instance of a wife alimony payer in local courts and rests on testimony of Marston’s poor health and the wife's 10 weekly earnings as a cloak-store saleswoman.
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Fannie A. Marston
Jamen M. Marston
Inculvency Court
Notable Tribute Elevates Riley in American Letters
James Russell Lowell as Chair man lauded Riley after his praise and tribute. Riley gains standing among America’s great men of letters. Poems cited include When the Prostle on the Pumpkin and An Of Sweetheart of Mine, among others.
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Chickering Hall
New York
Bill Nye
Riley
Mark Twain
William Dean Howell
George W. Cable
Sir Henry Irving
James Russell Lowell
America
Sweetheart
Hoye
Glee Club
Mary
Edwards Elected President of the Business Men's Club
Edward W. Edwards, president and GM of Edwards Manufacturing, was elected president of the Business Men's Club succeeding Charles A. Hinach. Other officers include Hon. Alfred Nippert first vice president, William P. Rogers second vice president, Co B. Braunstein secretary, and Louis L. Rauh treasurer. The new officers were sworn in at once.
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Gert
Business Men's Club
Charles A. Hinach
Alfred K. Nippert
Court of Common Pilena
William P. Rogers
Cincinnati Law School
Co. B. Braunstein
Koch and Braustein Company
Louis L. Rauh
Frederick Rauh Company
Printer Amiel Blankenhorn Dies Suddenly on City Street
Amiel Blankenhorn aged 34 a printer for Standard Publishing Company collapsed and died yesterday afternoon at the corner of Oliver and Plum streets on his way home from work. The body was taken to the county morgue and identified by his sister who lived at 214 Magnolia Street.
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Amiel Blankenhorn
Standard Publishing Company
Oliiver
Plum Streets
Magnolia Street
Negroes Seek City Posts After Elections in Covington
Newly elected Covington city commissioners face a nonpartisan appointment plan. Black residents plan to apply for hundreds of minor city posts while avoiding police and fire roles. Previously, under Democratic rule, black workers held some positions such as the City Building custodian.
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Covington
Court notes on life insurance suit and property dispute
Mary Flynn filed in Campbell Circuit Court to recover life insurance on her missing brother with Metropolitan Insurance as defendant. Jacob and Mary Agnes Schaefer sue George Moock for $600 value of property removed from their home. Edward Schawback of Covington fined $25 and costs with 30 days jail for alleged domestic disturbance. wife testified she witnessed the incident.
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Campbell
Mary Flynn
Newport
Metropolitan Insurance’ Company
Jacob
Mary Agnes Schaefer
George Moock
Youth in Custody After Identity Dispute in Newport
Newport police hold a 16 year old in custody awaiting identity confirmation. The youth gave conflicting stories and finally claimed Wellstown, C as home and Leonard Smith as name. Jewelry found in his possession is said to belong to family. Tenant Brumfield and the boy's father notified police.
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Newport
Wellstown
Leonard Smith
Leonard
Brumfield
Woods Sues Erlanger Over Farm Tilling Contract
Floyd Woods files suit against A. C. Erlanger and others to gain permission to finish a tilling contract on a Kenton County farm. Judge Tracy is sued to issue a restraining order in the case.
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Floyd Woods
A. C. Erlanger
Kenton County
Tracy
Just Like White Folks. Attorney Rogers Seeks Divorce
William Jones petitions for divorce through attorney 0 M Rogers describing him as a gentleman of color and naming Bessie Jones as defendant described as a lady of color. Statutory grounds are alleged as cause of action.
Anderson brothers bound over in assault case
Clarence and Albert Anderson were bound over by Judge Reed to the Kenton grand jury after arraignment on charges of assault with intent to kill and carrying concealed weapons. Mr and Mrs Herman Scholuebers of 79 East Twelfth street Covington testified they were attacked with an iron bar encased in rubber tubing. the Scholuebers testified the brothers denied the assault. Clarence is a son in law to Mrs Scholueber. Bail was set at 1500 each. they were remanded to Covington Jail in default.
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Clarence
Albert Anderson
Herman. Scholuebers
East Twelfth Street
Covington
Kenton
Reed
Building Permit For Frame House In Covington
Inspector Lubrecht grants permit to Jacob Kaln to build a frame house on Huntington avenue between Licking and Fairview avenues for 1250 dollars. Covington Equal Rights Association meets this afternoon with Miss Lytle Fant. Arrangements set for Louisville convention on November 20. The Women's Aid of the Christian Church hosts a four day bazaar beginning December 10 at Hatfield's coal office offering Christmas gifts.
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Lubrecht
Jacob Kaln
Huntington Avenue
Licking
Fairview Avenues
Covington Equal Rights Association
Lytle Fant
Fifth Street
Louisville
Women’s Aid of the Christian Church
Hatfield
Newport Plans January Quadrennial Property Assessment
The city of Newport will conduct a quadrennial tax assessment in January. The prior general assessment four years ago raised property values, and officials expect strong pressure for a 50 percent reduction in flood district properties to spur improvements.
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Newport City
Post Office Move Planned for Driscoll Building Site
Work began yesterday on the Driscoll Building corner Elm and Kenner streets to house the Laidlow post office move. The new location will replace the Elm street office near Carneal street and take effect November 16.
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Driscoll
Elm and
Kenner Streets
Laidlow Postoffice
Elm Street
Carneal Street
Westerner to Speak Before Covington Industrial Club
Secretary Henry Jennisch invites Mayor James R. Hanna of Des Moines to address the Covington Industrial Club next Tuesday night at a reception for the City Commissioners elect. Hanna will discuss the Commission Form of Government at a City Club event in Cincinnati Thursday night. Des Moines adopted this plan early and has held three elections. Jennisch seeks to extend Hanna's visit to speak Tuesday. all commissioners and the mayor plan to attend.
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Henry Jennisch
Covington Industrial Club
James Rb, Hanna
Des Moines
Iowa
Hanna
Cincinnatext
Jennisch
WEDDED IN COVINGTON
A list of marriage pairs includes Harry C. Greely 24 and Erma King 18 of Covington. F. G. Bender 42 and May Sweetman 25 of Rushville. Charles V. Bardin 27 of Falmouth and Ruth Anne Croasdale 25 of Liberty Center. Elmer Chambers 28 and Mabel Sev erin 21 of Minster. Harry A. Beemiller 86 of Bedford and Lola M. Baird 31 of Springfield. Ave Kiette 22 and Mule Tarvin 21 of Covington. Bert Howe 21 and Alya Smith 17 of Cincinnati.
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Harry C. Greely
Erma King
Covington
F. G. Bender
May Sweetman
Rushville
Ind
Charles V. Bardin
Falmouth
Ruth Anne Croasdale
Liberty Center
Elmer Chambers
Mabel Severin
Minster
Ohio
Harry A. Beemiller
Bedford
Lola M. Baird
Springfield
Ave Kiette
Mule Tarvin
Bert Howe
Alya Smith
Cincinnati
Bricklayers Elect Newport Officers for Union
The Journeymen Bricklayers Union of Newport elected officers including President I Hayes Vice President James McDermott Recording Secretary J H Parrish Financial Secretary Albert Fisher Treasurer Emmet Whitle Doorkeeper Joseph McDermott Conductor Walter Taylor Trustees Joseph McDermott Joseph Cameron J B Edginton Arbitration Committee I Hayes James McDermott J H Parrish Deputy William Cliner Alternate Charles Health Delegate to Houston Texas convention Albert Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journeymen Bricklayers’ Union of
Newport
I. Hayes
James McDermott
J. H. Parrish
Albert Fisher
Emmet Whitle
Joseph McDermott
Walter Taylor
Joseph Cameron
J. 8. Edginton
William Cliner
Charles Health
Houston
Texas
Railroad Men to Dance at St James Auditorium
An entertainment and dance will be given by the Lodge Switch men of North in St James Auditorium Thanksgiving Eve Nov ember 26. The affair will be attended by railroad men throughout Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati.
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Lodge, Switchmen of North
St. James Auditorium
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Revival Services At Immanuel Baptist Church
A special revival series will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church in Covington beginning Sunday and continuing for four days ending with the last day of the month.
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Immanuel Baptist Church
Covington
Leaves All to Husband Under Will of Mary Keller
Mary Keller's probate in Ken ton County Court assigns all estate to her husband Joseph Keller under the terms of her will.
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Mary Keller
Kenton County
Joseph Keller
Stevens Returned to Covington Jail After Williamstown Hearing
Gus Stevens who faced a preliminary hearing in Grant County Kentucky for shooting Joseph Kelis was sent back to Covington jail for safekeeping after a large crowd attended the Williamstown trial opening. A witness testified about a kiss with Kelis’s wife but no link to the fatal shot was established. Leary will accompany Stevens back to Williamstown when the hearing resumes.
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Liamstown
Grant County
Joseph Kelis
Covington
Stevens
Kelle
Kelis
Williamstown
Leary
Building Permits Issued for Several Dwellings and Remodels
Deputy Richard Crooke issued permits in Newport for Charles Sloan to build a two story frame and stucco dwelling on Fifth Street opposite Monroe at 3500 dollars. Simon Meshkowsky received a permit for a two story brick house on Hamilton Street between Tenth and Forest for 2000 dollars. H B Coffin obtained a two story brick on Hamilton Street between Third and Fourth valued at 1500 dollars. Margaret Yeager, now owner of the Anderson homestead on Ninth and Washington Avenue, secured a permit to remodel into a hotel and cafe.
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Richard Crooke
Newport
Chatles HH
Anderson Homestead
Ninth and
Washington Avenue
Jacob Youtsey Dies After Illness at 65
Jacob Youtsey, 65, died yesterday after a lingering illness. He served seven years as superintendent of Campbell County Infirmary. His death creates a vacancy to be filled by the incoming county commissioners. He is survived by his widow and four brothers. A lifelong Campbell County resident.
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Jacob Youtsey
Youtsey
Campbell County Infirmary
Campbell County
Newport Property Transfers In Bellevue and Nearby Areas
Grace Van Dusen transfers Bellevue property to Cynthia Adams for one dollar. John and Lucy Huck transfer Thorn ton street Newport property to Joseph and Carrie McElfresh for one dollar. Alice Wendt transfers Monmouth street property to H B Riedinger for one dollar. W W Southgate transfers Mayo avenue Highlands property to Eva Stewart for one dollar.
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Grace van Dusen
Bellevue
Cynthia Adams
John and
Lucy Huck
Joseph and
Carrie McElfresh
Thornton Street
Newport
Alice ‘Wendt
H. B. Riedinger
Monmouth Street
W. W. Southgate
Eva Stewart
Mayo Avenue
Highlands
Covington Officer Named in Divorce Suit
Patrolman W H Pickett of the Covington Police Department is named as defendant in a Kenton Circuit Court divorce filing by Margaret Pickett. The petition accuses cruel and inhuman treatment and notes a monthly salary of 76 dollars. It seeks divorce alimony and custody of two minor children.
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W. H. Pickett
Covington
Margaret Pickett
Kenton
Pickett
Talk About Boys Speaker Sets Talk for Parents Club
Rev. L. J. Motechman will address the Parents and Teachers Club at York Street Public School Newport this afternoon. The talk titled The Evolution of Row will discuss adolescent development and guidance for families.
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L. J. Motechman
Parents’ and
York Street
Newport
Differences at Civic Meeting Sparks Debate on City Improvements
At a Federated Improvement Association session in Cincinnati, members debated extending Madison Road from Woodburn to Gilbert Avenue. Opponents argued other city projects are more vital. The group deferred action until committees confer with supporters.
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Federated Improvement Association
Madison Road
Woodburn
Gilbert Avenue
Cincinnati
California
Citizens’ School Board
Masea
Mittendorf
Association
Dean Harry
Federation
Housing Association
Red Cross Stamps to Fight White Plague Campaign Planned
The Anti-Tuberculosis League will sell 1,000,000 red creme Christmas seals to educate the public against tuberculosis. The committee on education will organize sales through department stores and drugstores, with proceeds aiding tax proposals for theaters. Dr H Kennon Dunham backs urging a tuberculosis hospital via the Hospital Commission. Trustees will attend the National Housing Congress December 3 4 and 6.
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RED Cross
Anti-Tuberculosis League
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
The
National Red Cross Society
L. Hitchens
Hitchens
Charter Commission
League
H. Kennon Dunham
National Housing Congress
Linton Hotel
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