Ohio School Survey Sparks Major System Overhaul
Governor Cox backs a sweeping reorganization of rural and county schools after a statewide survey. The plan includes compulsory rural supervision, county boards elected nonpartisan, state funding for half a superintendent’s salary up to 2000 dollars, district supervisors, and four counties to run a year long rural teacher training program. The commission cites input from 600 schools, 88 counties, 400 superintendents, and 42,000 teachers.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cox
O. J. Thatcher
Cea
Board of Education
Huatchee
Legacy of John L. Davis Estate Loss at Market
Special to The American Chicago November 19. John L. Davis a Great Lakes steamship captain left an estate valued above 100000. His will gave 105000 to charity including 17500 to the Young Men's Christian Association. Nephew Charles S McCoy was sole executor without bond. McCoy speculated in grain and lost the entire estate in 1899 and then killed himself. No beneficiary received any portion.
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Chicago
John L. Davis
Association
Young Man’s Christian Association
Great Lakes
Davis
Charles S. McCoy
Captain Davis
McCoy
Young Men's. Christian Association
Dope Victim From Toledo Weighs 490 Pounds
State Inspector Harrington uncovered morphine prescriptions written for a single patient in Toledo. A 19 year old boy with a broken leg, treated to induce sleep, became a morphine habit. His mother said the authorizing doctor claimed he would not walk for five years.
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Toledo
Harrington
Braves Camp on Hotel Roof During Land Show Visit
Special to the Americas from Chicago reports a Montana delegation of noble red men staying on the Hotel Sherman roof rather than in rooms. The group included Fish Wolf Robe and Bird Rattle with others. Mrs. Wolf Plume and Mrs. Medicine Owl assisted with the preparations and tobacco smoke circulated around the group.
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Americas
Chicago
Hotel
Sherman
Montana
Fish Wolf Robe
Bird Rattle
Judge Wolf Plume
Medicine Owl
Wolf Flume
Automobile stolen near City Hall linked to joy riders
An automobile owned by Elmer Mensch, a real estate agent in the Goodall Building, was stolen from the Eleventh street entrance of City Hall near the First District Police Station last night. Police were alerted to watch for the vehicle. reports suggest joy riders behind the theft. A chicken hawk shattered a Sharon hotel plate glass window and, after overrunning the scene, was captured and caged.
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Elmer Mensch
Goodall
Elehth Street
City Hall
First District
Sharon
City to sell bonds on installment plan
The Chicago City Comptroller will offer $1,000 bonds with a ten dollar down payment and the balance due within sixty days. Deputy Comptroller Gosselin notes many savers prefer not to withdraw funds mid year and can pay later, with bonds delivered after year’s start. One bond sold today brings total to $86,000 of $1,890,000 issued.
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Chicago
Gosselin
Comptroller
Storm Blizzard Raises Cleveland Street Car Fare
The Cleveland street car system plans to raise transfers from three cents to four in January due to a Blizzard that disrupted service and cost the company about 90 000 dollars. The move follows days of reduced traffic and financial strain from the storm.
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Cleveland
Dr Arthur Yager Named Governor of Porto Rico
Dr Arthur Yager of Georgetown Kentucky will leave for Porto Rico to assume the office of governor after a recent presidential appointment by Wilson. He is a student of political economy and is to carry out duties on the island in the near future.
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New York
Mav
Arthur Yager
Georgetown
Porto Rico
Island
Wilson
Yager
Auto Theft Report From Mt. Auburn Hotel Area
Dr. Charles A. Langdale reported to the police in the Eighth District that his automobile was stolen from in front of the Glencoe Hotel Mt. Auburn early yesterday morning.
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Charles A. Langdale
Ohio Avenue
Eighth District
Glencoe Hotel
Mt. Auburn
Noted Friendship Turned Fatal in Chicago House Shooting
Special to The American reports Karl Meister befriended Henry Bruns in Omaha then Chicago. Bruns, penniless, moved in with the Meisters and later allegedly assaulted Mrs Meister. Karl Meister fired twice in self defense, killing Bruns and wounding a girl, Linsie Franks, who was at the home. Melater fled then surrendered to Detective Drury Rowan.
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Chicago
Karl Meister
Henry Frans
Omaha
Bruns
Meister
Brune
Melrter
Linsie Franks
Ante
Melater
Drury Rowan
Meleters
John Meister
Germany
Evife
Karl
Stolen Bicycle From Lyric Building Office
R E Biles of 2359 Kemper Lane reported a bicycle stolen from the basement of the Lyric Building where his office is located. The theft occurred Tuesday night and was reported to police yesterday morning.
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R. E. Biles
Kemper Lane
Lyric Building
Biles
Dove of Peace Fails to Heal Covington Democratic Split
In Covington the so called Dove of Peace appeared at city hall but its wounded party failed to unite. Democratic factions, torn since 1922, show ongoing rifts as Republicans gain control of city government for the next two years. Master Commissioner Hind declined comment on overtures from the rival wing. The split traces to a 1922 Independence convention that toppled Ollie James for chairman, boosting McCreary forces.
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Covington
Hind
Independence
Louisville
Ollie James
McCreary
Turkey Election at Ft. Mitchell Country Club
Voters will elect three governors at Ft. Mitchell Country Club on December 1. Polls run from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. A turkey dinner will be served at 6 o'clock amid the election day events.
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Ft. Mitchell Country Club
Grace M. E. Church Women Host Thank Offering Meeting
The annual tank offering by the Women's Home Missionary Society of Grace M. E. Church will be held at the parsonage Thursday afternoon. Mrs. J. F. Lewis and Mrs. Ken nen will be hostesses.
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Women's Home Missionary Society of Grace M. E. Church
J. F. Lewis
Kennen
Culbertson Out Again After Mail Route Fall
Jamies Culbertson a Covington letter carrier with 32 years on the job was out after an autumn fall on Montgomery street while delivering mail. He was reported to be improving by midweek and expected to return to duty soon.
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Jamies Culbertson
Covington
Montgomery Street
Deputy Schultz III Ill at Home in Gerrad Street
Frank Schultz III, deputy county clerk, is seriously ill at his home on Gerrad Street.
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Frank Schultz
Gerrad Street
Transfers Left for Record in Newport County Clerk
The county clerk at Newport records transfers including G Schmidt to Edward Revel for Clifton property at $1.00 and Ralph Payne to Mary Wolfson for Isabella Street property at $1.00. Also same to same three cottages on Isabella Street north of Southgate for $1.00.
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Newport
G. Schmidt
Edward Revel
Clifton
Ralph Payne
Mary Wolfson
Isabella Street
Southgate
Mayors Indicted Trial Likely Postponed in Newport
Acting Judge B F Menefee will attend the Newport trial of Mayor Helmbold on charges of misfeasance in office. Defendent confined at home after a fall, suggesting a continuance. Menefee known in Campbell and Kenton counties and former Sixth Judicial District judge.
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B. F. Menefee
McCreary
Helmbold
Newport
Campbell Court
Menefee
Campbell
Kenton
Local court clerk to travel for depositions in Kentucky
United States Court Clerk John Menzies departed yesterday for Camberburg in Morgan county Kentucky to spend several days taking depositions. Anna Westein 88 died Tuesday night at 101 West Sixth street after a lingering illness. She was the mother of John Wesseln a known figure in political circles. Attorney Maurice Galvin left for Frankfort Kentucky to attend a meeting of the State Board of Valuation. The Scott Street M E Church Women’s Missionary Society meets Friday November 21 at 11 a.m. in the church parlors.
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United States
John Menzies
Cambersburg
Morgan County
Deposi
Anna Westein
West Sixth Street
John Wesseln
Maurice Galvin
Frankfort
State Board of Valuations
Women's Missionary Society of the
Scott Street M. E
Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk in Covington Area
County Clerk Dillon issued licenses to Edward H. Gier and Marc Riesenbach both of Covington. Louis Meyer of Cincinnati and Catherine G. Plaggenburg of Covington also received licenses.
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Dillon
Edward H.gier
Marc Riesenbach
Covington
Louis Meyer
Cincinnati
Catherine G. Plaggenburg
Newport case affirms city awarded damages to Lewis
The Campbell Circuit Court ruling in favor of Virginia Lewis for $200 in a sidewalk fall injury was affirmed by the Court of Appeals in the Newport case. The decision upholds the city of Newport as liable for the incident and Lewis’s compensation.
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Campbell
Court of Appeals
City of
Newport
Virginia Lewis
Maiming Case Continued Against Covington Grocer
Mike Maloney a Covington grocer faced trial in the Police Court for allegations he maimed Thomas True. The case was continued until Friday as True testified that Maloney struck and blinded one eye.
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Mike Maloney
Violette McHenry Wedding in Covington Home
The marriage of Lomer Violette aged 26 of Louisville and Minnie McHenry aged 26 of Covington occurred yesterday at the bride’s home 213 Johnson Street Covington. Rev R B McDaniel of the First Baptist Church officiated. Violette was connected with Standard Oil Company before Covington offices moved to Louisville.
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Louisville
Minnie McHenry
Runaway Horse Ends in Narrow Newport Collision
William Love and his wife of West Fourth street Newport escaped serious injury when their carriage, struck by a runaway horse on the Licking Pike near Finchtown, overturned after a bridge crossing the C and O tracks. They suffered bruises and cuts as the horse was halted by Patrolman Lois Betz.
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William Love
West
Fourth Street
Newport
Licking Pike
Finchtown
Love
Lois Betz
Covington Homes Targeted by Burglars
Covington police were told a Newport contractor found thieves inside a house at 1529 Banklick street during renovations. Pipes were torn from the premises. Edward Johnson reported two burglary incidents, one on Twenty eighth Rogers streets, with a revolver and a night key stolen.
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Covington
Newport
Banklick Street
Edward Johnson
Rogers Streets
Covington Delegates Named for Kentucky Equal Rights Meet
Four Covington suffrage advocates will represent the city at the Kentucky Equal Rights Association gathering in Louisville. Delegates include Mrs. Charles Firth Mrs. Murray Hubbard Helen Highton and Mrs. E B McLaughlin.
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Covington
Kentucky Equal Rights Association
Louisville
Charles Firth
Murray Hubbard
Helen Highton
E. B. McLaughlin
Fair Nimrod Gets Hunting License in Covington
Mrs. Perrin Hunter of Richwood Kenton county becomes the third woman to secure a hunting license in Clerk Dillon's office Covington. She is regarded as the best woman shot in Northern Kentucky and is skilled in field and trap shooting.
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Perrin Hunter
Richwood
Kenton County
Brown Receives Certificate to Practice Law in Kentucky
Lewis F. Brown claim agent for the South Covington and Cincinnati Street Railway Company was granted a certificate of probity good character and honesty by County Judge Walter W. Cleary to prepare for his application to practice law in Kentucky courts.
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Lewis F. Brown
South Covington & Cincinnati Street Railway Company
Walter W. Cleary
Kentucky
Lecture on Holy Land at St John’s Covington
The Rev. William Mellman will give a lecture titled The Holy Land starting at 7:30 PM Friday at St. John's Episcopal Church located at Eighteenth and Scott streets Covington. Stereopticon pictures will be shown.
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William Mellman
the Holy Land
St. John's Episcopal Church
Eighteenth and
Scott Streets
Covington
Masons Accept a Large Class at Covington Temple
The remodeled Masonic Temple at Fourth and Scott streets Covington hosted hundreds of members from surrounding lodges for a Scottish Rite degree class of seventy, the largest in Covington. The ritual ran from 1 to midnight with Rev. G W Bunton delivering the address and music led by D Lincoln Newhall.
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Covington
New Temple
G. W. Bunton
D. Lincoln Newhall
Lincoln Gettysburg Address Read in Covington Schools
Seventh and eighth graders in Covington read President Lincoln s Gettysburg Address yesterday marking the fiftieth anniversary. Superintendent Homer Sluss directed principals to observe the historic event in classroom sessions.
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Lincoln
Gettysburg
Covington
Homer Sluss
Building Permits Issued for Two Homes in Covington
Yesterday in Covington permits were issued to T. W. Reed for a frame residence on Sandford Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets costing 2000 dollars and to John Gaiser for a brick residence on Jefferson between Hawthorn and Nineteenth Streets costing 2600 dollars.
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Covington
T. W. Reed
Sandford Street
Fifth
Sixth
John Gaiser
Jefferson
Hawthorn
Nineteenth
Brewery Files Suit Against Rosina Clark For 326 Dollars
The George Weidemann Brewing Company through attorney Ramsey Washington files in the Circuit Court against Rosina Clark seeking $326 allegedly due on Promissory notes.
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George Weidemann Brewing Company
Ramsey Washington
Rosina Clark
Donation Day Appeal At Covington Old Ladies Home
The Covington Old Ladies' Home announces its annual donation day set for Tuesday November 25 and urges public support to ensure a successful event. The board of managers issues the appeal to the community to help.
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Covington Old Ladies’ Home
Annual Fish Fry by Ladies Aid at Oven ton Street Temple
The Ladies Aid of the First Temple Society of Spiritualists hosts an annual fish fry at the Oven ton Street Temple Friday evening from 6 to 10 p m. The event invites members and the public to enjoy a meal and social time in a community gathering.
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Ladies’ Aid
First Temple Society of Spiritualists
Oventon Street
Will Confer Degree at Monitor Lodge Newport
The Monitor Lodge Knights of Pythias will confer knight rank on several candidates at their hall in Newport.
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Monitor Lodge
K. of P
Newport
Spiegel Campaign Charges Spark Ohio Civil Service Probe
Mayor-elect Spiegel testifies at the State Civil Service Commission inquiry into alleged Civil Service violations in City, citing partisan firings and removals. witnesses include Prosecutor Pogue and councilman Daley as the probe continues after a recess.
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Civil Service Commission
Pogue
Commission
Local Commission
Spirit of
Civil Service
Judge Spiegel
State Commission
William Thorndyke
Thorndyke
Civil Service Commision
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