Circulate Plea to Save Woman Facing Gallows
New Haven observers report mass petitions circulated to spare Mrs. Bessie Wakefield from execution for murder. The 100 petitions were signed by men and women urging clemency and equity in punishment, linked to broader protests over treatment of women in capital cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American New Haven
Conn
Bessie Wakefield
Board of Men
Wakefield
George Redding
Morria Greenburg
Communication
Wil Nam S& Murray
Oliver Elitah
Women's Political Union
Mre. Wakefield
Militia to Get Prepared Camp Cook System
Camp will provide a head cook for the Miret Ohio Infantry unit. The plan, devised by Major Huebler, assigns a company cook to attend the U S Army School of Domestic Science at Fort Miley Kansas, with instruction from the regimental cook. Company 1 will be mustered in at the Armory tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miret Ohio Infantry
Huebler
Stor
United States Army School’ of Domestic Science
Ft. Miley
Kansas
Adenge
Riley
Donight
Bishops Question Pope on Late Dances
Fragmentary text shows bishops asking the pope about late dances and related social customs. The article references religious authority debates and municipal actions in a confusing excerpt with scattered names and phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Kills His Mother Then Ends Own Life At Chicago Cottage
Albert Zeamke, 44, killed his mother 76 year old Albertina Zeamke at 736 Diversey Parkway Chicago and then died by suicide. Authorities link the act to Despondency due to unemployment. Sister notes brother had been out of work for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Albert Zeamke
Albertina Zeamke
Diversey Parkway
Clairvoyants Guilty of Fraud in Midwest Ring
Heads of a famous clairvoyant ring were found guilty in Chicago on November 26. The operation allegedly profited into the millions with principals named Ryan and C. P. Bertsche. The case involved L. McEhey, who was said to have been defrauded of $15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Chicago
Tro
Ryan
C. P. Bertsche
Middle West
L L. McEhey
Tragedy at Braddock as man shoots mother-in-law wife then himself
Special to The American Pittsburg Nov 20 Charles Dettz an electrician enraged at failed reconciliation shot his mother-in-law Mrs Caroline Miller then his wife at the mother-in-law's Brad dock home. He injures his wife and himself but the women are not seriously hurt. The man is reported to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Charles Dettz
Braddock
Caroline Miller
Delivery boy injured after truck run over at Lafayette Circle
Matthew Deers a 15 year old delivery boy of 1619 Government Street was run over yesterday by a truck at Lafayette Circle Clifton. He jumped from the vehicle and was struck with the wheels passing over his chest. Doctors at Betts Street Hospital report probable internal injuries. Driver identified as William Zeltz of 388% McMicken Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Deers
Government Street
Lafayette Circle
Clifton
Betts Street Hospital
William Zeltz
McMicken Avenue
Covington Plant Lease Update Details Movers to Madison Ave
Covington Secretary-Manager Jenniach reports Samuel Trust Box Company of Cincinnati has leased the former Acme Garage site on Madison Avenue near Fourth Street. The plant will move from Cincinnati once alterations are completed. Trost Company employs about sixty workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenniach
Covington
News of a Day in Kentucky Cities Bigamy Trial in Newport
A jury was seated in Judge Yungblut's court to try Scott L. Singer a traveling salesman of 153 Park Avenue Newport on bigamy charges filed by Mrs May Senith of Miamiaburg Ohio who says she is his first wife and that they wed in Covington in 1900 The current wife and the defendant wed at Taylor Street Church Newport in March The testimony from Deputy Sheriff Imfeld and Patrolman Evans who arrested Singer was challenged by his attorney Sam Bailey and the judge said he would rule on relevancy later
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Singer
Park Avenue
Newport
May Senith
Miamiaburg
Ohio
Covington
Taylor Street
iDeputy Sherif
Imfeld
Patrolman
Evans
Sam Bailey
Yungblut
Covington Church Opens School and Auditorium
Members of St. Patrick's Church Covington will celebrate the completed school and church auditorium on Thanksgiving afternoon and evening. The project adjoins the church on Philadelphia street and cost $40 000 William A Byrne will deliver the principal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Church
Covington
Philadelphia
William A. Byrne
Named Special Examiner William Disque Appointed Attorney
William Disque a former Covington resident has been appointed attorney and special examiner for the Interstate Commerce Commission. Disque has lived in Washington for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Disque
Covington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Disque
Washington
Kentuck Court Notes Lawsuits Move Through Courts
Kate and Eprat W. Smith of Ludlow sue Cincinnati Southern Railway for 3000 for property damage from ash pit impact near their home. Ada Catherine Stroud seeks divorce from Henry Clay Stroud on abandonment and nonsupport grounds. L&N Railroad faces $20000 damages by Joseph Spooneymore, a former track walker, who says a train injury cost him his left foot due to negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate and
Eprat W. Smith
Ludlow
Cincinnati, Southern Railway
Ada Catherine Stroud
Henry Clay Stroud
Ll. & N. Railroad
Kenton
Joseph Ll. Speeneymore
Spooneymore
End Quarrel and Wife Helps Man End Quarrel
In Covington, Jenne Daugherty faced breach of peace charges as his wife refused to testify saying they had reconciled. Judge Read ordered continued testimony for the next day while the couple left the court arm in arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenne Daugherty
Covington
Judge Read
Daugherty
Read
Daughertys
Newport Civil Service Upholds Safes ty Director Ebert Suspension
The Newport Civil Service Commission upheld the suspension of Detective Sheeran and Detective Cottingham from police work after disobeying Mayor Helmbeld's Election Day instructions. Ebert remains in full charge of Newport police and fire departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport Civil Service Commission
Safesty
Ebert
Sheeran
Cottingham
Newport
Helmbéld
Newport clubs to seek cooperation for child welfare
Mrs John Heftek, president of the Federation of Newport Mathers' Clubs, plans to secure cooperation from various church societies, literary groups, and other clubs in Newport to improve conditions and welfare for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Heftek
Federation of Newport Mathers’ Clubs
Plann’ Ng
Newport
Insurance Agent Arraigned in Newport Court on Conversion Charge
Harry Simmons, an agent for the Westernhand Mother Lite Insurance Co, was arraigned in Newport Police Court yesterday on a charge of converting funds belonging to the corporation. The case was continued until next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S$immons
Mother Lite
Newport Police’ Court
New Noon Class for Business Men at Covington YMCA
Covington YMCA inaugurates a noon class for business men in the gymnasium on Tuesdays and Fridays. An evening men’s class remains popular. Intermediate Boys Bible Class members are invited to a dinner Thursday night. A close in Wrestling will be established in the gymnasium Tuesday evening at o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
M.C. A
Progressives Seek Own State Ticket in 1914
Special to The American from Topeka Kansas reports progressives aim to establish a separate state ticket in 1914 independent of other parties. Leaders including William Allan White say harmony with Republicans is unfounded and a state-wide conference is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
T . Progressites
Kansas
William Allan White
Republcan Party
Missing Man Is Slain in Pennsylvania Tax Collector Case
Roland Pennington and George Marsh, farm hands, were arrested on suspicion of knowing about the disappearance of B. Lewis Pinkerton, a tax collector. They allegedly confessed to muttering and burying his body after an assault intended for robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland
Pennington
George Marsh
Lewis
Pinkerton
Former Jersey City Mayor Wittpenn Denies Engagement
Special to The American reports Otto Wittpenn denying rumors of engagement to Margaret Wilson daughter of the President. Wittpenn says he does not know Miss Wilson.
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the American
New York
Otto Wittpen
Jersey City
Margaret Wilson
Miss Wilson
Wittpenn
Health department orders vaccination after smallpox cases
Columbus health officials issued a general vaccination order after eight smallpox cases were found at the Institute for the Deaf and Dumb. Physicians are urged to report all suspicious cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Health Department
Institute For the Deaf and Dumb
Public minstrel show set for Ohio penitentiary Thanksgiving
A public minstrel and vaudeville show is planned at the Ohio penitentiary on Thanksgiving afternoon. Indications point to a successful affair with several clever actors listed among the prison roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Navy
Ohio Penitentiary
Eye specialists strive to save 18 year old Mack Picher
Special to The American Columbus is detailing efforts to save the sight of 18 year old Mack Picher after a mainspring flew out of a watch during cleaning. His parents are in the hospital due to accidents. Roosevelt has been administering quinine to the feverish and cold ailment tied to the Monroe Doctrine era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Mack Picher
Mack
Roosevelt
Baby boarder seeks payment for uncalled baby care
Mrs. M Weet of Covington appeared in Kenton County Juvenile Court seeking compensation for caring for a stranger’s baby girl. The infant, left with her weeks earlier, was placed in a Newport home after Humane Officer Cherrington could not place it in an institution. Judge Cleary ruled the child had been given up voluntarily and no provision allows payment to the caregiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleary
St Luke's Athletic Association Elects Officers
Young men of St. Luke's M E Church South Covington organized the St Luke's Athletic Association with officers elected P C Ragan president Theo Wettig vice president F M Ragan secretary Joe Cuni treasurer Harry Ragan chairman and Gordon Bryant Francis Brittan trustees.
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St. Luke's
M. E.C Hurch
South Covington
St. Luke’s Athletic Association
P. C. Ragan
Theo Wettig
F. M. Ragan
Joe Cuni
Harry Ragan
Gordon Bryant
Francis Brittan
Ban Put On All Raffles In Newport
Acting Mayor Elmer of Newport bans turkey raffles and orders Public Safety Director Ebert to stop any cathe of turkey or other fowl in the city. He says the practice is illegal and contributes to high Thanksgiving turkey prices.
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Elmer
Newport
Ebert
Delvington Mayor Proclaims Thanksgiving Day Observance
Mayor George Phillipa of Delvington issues a Thanksgiving proclamation urging citizens to give thanks to a higher power. City buildings close and all official business is suspended for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Phillipa
Delvington
Bavarian Brewing Chief Honored. City Official Secures Bond
William Riechin, president of Bavarian Brewing, Peeter Gay marked his sixty third birthday at a family dinner on Main Street. Mason Hawk, city commissioner, was sworn in and posted a 10000 bond with J T Wallingford as surety in Kingston County Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Riechin
Bavarian Brewing Company
Peeter‘Gay
Main Street
Eject Mason Hawk
Kenston County
J. T. Wallingford
Civic Committee Named By Covington Industrial Club
President Stewart appoints a five member municipal government committee under a November resolution. The advisory group will tackle city business welfare matters with members Artin Derrett as Chairman and EF 8 Lee C B Ferwarda Homer J Northcutt and C Chase serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Covington Industrial Club
Art
Derrett
Lee
C. B Ferwarda
Homer J. Northcutt
C. Chase
Believed Chipman Will Fight Hard
Louis Chipman is under indictment by the Kenton County grand jury on a gambling charge and plans to use all legal means to avoid Kentucky. His attorney won a delay on requisition papers for his return in Columbus, delaying the process. Inspector of police accompanied the papers. motion by Chipman’s attorney postponed the matter. Ca Sandford will travel to Columbus for the hearing before Governor Cox. Chipman was arrested in Cincinnati but released on habeas corpus and is free on a $500 bond. He is well known in Covington and Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Chipman
Kenton County Grand Jury
Kentucky
Chipman
Columbus
Sandford
Cox
Cincinnati
Covington
McCreary Appoints Delegates to National and International congresses
Governor McCreary named Covington County Clerk John Dillon as a delegate to the Cumberland River event in Nashville next Wednesday. Sim Mars of Covington also was chosen as a delegate to an international congress to convene in Berlin, Germany, on January 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCreary Hias
John Dillon
Covington
Cumberland River
Nashville
Sim Mars
Berlin
Germany
Metamorphosis Stairway and the Woman’s Power
A reflective essay on human arrogance against nature, fear, class cages, and the transformative role of woman. It contrasts man’s mastery myths with real dangers, urges grace at table, and celebrates freedom and beauty in life. It weaves psychology, morality, and social critique through vivid imagery and aphoristic commentary.
Special Music Program for Thanksgiving Sunday Night
A special music program for Sunday services on Thanksgiving weekend features a quartet augmented by contralto Mrs Rose Pitton Kabbes soprano Elva Kaiper tenor J Lincoln Newhall and EB P Weid Singer.
Christmas Parcel Stamps and Guidance From Uncle Sam
A fragment suggests Uncle Sam would offer guidance to buyers about Christmas parcels, turning the stamping task into a helpful boon for the season.
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Sam
Now Champions Temperance Cause Special to The American
Nashville Tenn November 20 Southern leaders rally behind the temperance campaign led by ex Governor Patterson. At the Columbus convention called by the Anti Saloon League Patterson urged prohibition and said he would devote much of his time to the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Patterson
Columbus
Anti- Saloon League
Collins Ordered to Show Contract
A subpoena was issued in the Superior Portland Cement Company case for Justus Collins to produce the contract. Judge Holmeter will hear at 9 20 Saturday morning Attorney Season good on behalf of Frances H Witlamaon, a stockholder, seeking to set aside the deed of assignment to Collins and to appoint a receiver for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Portland Cement Company
Justus Collins
Hol- Meter
Season Good
Frances H. Witlamaon
Collins
Mothers Help In Kennedy Heights School Dedication
The Kennedy Heights public school, built for 76000 dollars, will be dedicated Saturday with School Superintendent Condon of Cincinnati and Albert Shockley, president of the Board of Education, among others. An entertainment and art exhibit Thursday and Friday will raise funds for a library and pictures, with cooperation from the Business Men's Club Welfare Association and Mothers Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy Heights
Condon
Cincinnati
Albert Shockley
Board of Education
Edith Campbell
Annie Lawa
Business’ Men's Club of
The
Welfare ‘Association
Mothers’, Club
Tolby Brother’s Body Sent For in Murder Confession
Lima Ohio dispatch says Louis P Tolby an engineer on the H and D left for Woodstock Virginia to claim his brother Frank Tolby’s body. George Briggs a Vermont farmer is said to have confessed to killing Tolby.
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Lima
Louis P.tolby
Woodstock
Frank
George Briggs
Vermont
Tolby
Navajo Indians Fight Uproar Over Bigamy Rulings
Santa Fe New Mexico reports a Navajo uprising in response to federal anti bigamy policies. The tribe sent a message stating they will not submit to Washington rulings on their way of life and threaten to fight if needed.
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Santa Fe
New Mexico
Washington
Fairfax DAR to seek Mary Washington will return
The Fairfax Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution plans definite action to secure the return of Mary Washingtons original will. The move has been endorsed by the State Convention of the Daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Fairfax
Daughters of the American Revolution
Mary Washington
Daughters
Pickpockets Start Work Among Christmas Shoppers
Mrs. & Palmer of Woodlawn Avenue Ft. Thomas Ky reported to Cincinnati police that her pocketbook was picked and $92 stolen in a millinery store as Christmas shopping began.
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Palmer
Woodlawn Avenue
Ft. Thomas
Cincinnati
Wealthy Guest Thomas Van Antwerp Found Dead at Sinton Motel
Thomas Van Antwerp fifty four son and former head of the Van Antwerp Bragg Book Company was found dead in his room at the Sinton Motel yesterday afternoon. Dr Alfred Gaither said death likely heart trouble and Coroner Foetmeyer investigated the case.
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Sinton
Thomas
van Antwerp
van Antwerp-Hrage Book Company
Cleartay, Nourse and Huntington
Alfred Gaither
van Antwerp Breage Fock Company
United States
American Book Company
Foetmeyer
Cooperation of Ministers Asked for Housing Conference
The National Housing Conference plans its annual convention December 3 6 and will invite city ministers to discuss the organization’s object and aims on the Sundays around the event. Henry N Hooper chairs the general committee and will provide information. Invitation requests churches to name delegates to work with the Chamber of Commerce Industrial Welfare and Housing Committees. a December 6 round table will feature Mayor Henry T Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Housing Conference
Henry N. Hooper
General
Chamber of Commerce
Henry T. Hunt
First Step Taken to Form Big National Exhibit Body
The Cincinnati permanent exhibit building project at Burnet House site begins with plans for a national association of permanent exhibit companies to share project details. President Luke W. Smith coordinates with exhibit builders in the U S and Europe to guide the local enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Manufacturers
Burnet House
Luke W. Smith
Europe
National Association
Affections Lost Says Wife Sues for Divorce
Ada Adler alleges Albert Adler failed to support her and paid attention to other women. She claims he ordered her from the home in February and has had no support since. Adler earns six dollars daily with Bullock Cieotrie Company of Norwood and previously used the names Jack Adler and John Alder. Her lawyer is Oliver M. Dock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Adler
Ada Adler
Bullock Cieotrie
Norwood
Jack Adler
John Alder
Oliver. .M. Dock
Indictment for former officials in Mercer County
Mercer County Grand Jury returned charges of bribery against ex County Commissioner Dillhoff of Celina and ex Commissioner Townsend of Darke County plus contractor Joseph Walls of Rossbure. Dillhoff, arrested last night at Corning while working on a state road project, faces three counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celina
Mercer County
Frank Ditihoff
W. H.townsend
Darke County
Joseph Walls
Rossbure
Dillhoff
Corning
Passenger Pigeons Sighted in Michigan Wood
News from Lansing reports a flock of passenger pigeons found in an isolated wood in Emmet County Michigan. The species long believed extinct prompts renewed interest as the Cincinnati Zoo holds a single captive female for twenty seven years. The Audubon Society offers 500 dollars for a living pair of birds of suitable age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Emmet County
Hate
Cincinnnati Zoo
American Audubon Society
Middle West
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