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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1913

Page

9

Newport Primary Heat Races Spark City Contest

Newport faces a hot primary election under a new non partisan law with a coalition of Progressive and Republican forces set for a lively contest. Voters will choose candidates for Police Court Judge and Board of Commissioners among a long slate, including Wiliam Co. Buren James H. Delaney M. F. Donelan Clifford Gray Wiliam T. Hazlewood Edward M. Jones Marcus Patterson James T. Thornton Marry Weber for Police Judge and Leonard Saver Fred W. Betz John A. Carney Oscar Cherrington Christian Ebert John Bicher William A. Eimer C. Lou Gerber Alex Grogch Dr. George Herman John T. Hodge Louis 3re Fred HJ. Lampe Balle Morlidge Charles D. McCrea Senn Wilam Owens Joseph Rehling Ww. J. Richards Herman Tiles Samuel Rothermel William H. H. Taylor L. B. Tenent Hermian C. Ulmer James Vi Henry Vieh mans John A. Zlewler for Commissioners.

Newport Board of Commiseioners Wiliam Co. Buren James H. Delaney M. F. Donelan Clifford Gray Wiliam T. Hazlewood Edward M. Jones Marcus Patterson James T. Thornton Marry Weber Leonard Saver Fred W. Betz John A. Carney Oscar Cherrington Christian Ebert John Bicher Wiliam A. Eimer C. Lou Gerber Alex Grogch George Hermann John T. Hodge Louis 3Re Fred HJ. Lampe Balle Morlidge A Mit Charles D. McCrea Senn Wilam B. Owens Joseph Rehling J. Richards Herman’ Tiles Samuel “Rothermel William H. H. ‘Taylor L. B. ‘Tenent Hermian C. Ulmer James Henry Viehmans John A. Zlewler

Grand jury probes shooting of Cannell in Covington

Kenton grand jury heard witnesses yesterday in an investigation of the shooting of Charles Cannell of Cleveland Ohio. The shooting occurred weeks earlier when Cannell was in a taxicab on Third Street near Madison Avenue. Cannell later told hospital staff he had shot himself.

Kenton Grand Jury Charles Cannell Cleveland James Cody Covington Canfiel Third Street Madison ‘Avenue Cannell

Movie Actor Granted Divorce in Campbell Circuit Court

Earl Metcalfe, former Ft. Thomas resident and film actor, was granted a divorce by Judge Yungblut in Campbell Circuit Court. He cited desertion in his petition against Irene Waters, whom he wed in Dayton, Kentucky. Metcalfe now lives in Philadelphia with a film producing firm.

Earl Metcalfe Ft. Thomas Campbell Circuit Court Yungblut Metcalfe Irene Waters Dayton Philadelphia

First Primary Under New Law in Covington

Covington holds its first primary under commission government. Two for Police Judge and eight for City Commissioner advance to November. Fifty-five commissioner candidates and seven Police Judge nominees on the ballot. Women voters defer until November for School Commissioner and high school bond issues.

Covington

Nursing suit filed in Kenton Circuit Court

Mary F. Hill sues Frank Snell and others in Kenton Circuit Court for 445 dollars for nursing care of James B. Snell deceased. An attachment on real estate in Latonia issued to satisfy the judgment.

Mary F. Hill Kenton Frank Snell James B. Snell Latonia

Bellevue Boy 15 Hast Victim of Football

Bellevue High junior Milton Gosney 17 died at home from injuries suffered in a scrimmage at College Hill on October 8. The injury was initially minor but blood poisoning developed, ending his life yesterday.

Bellevue Milton Gosney Bellevue High Collage Hill Young Gosney

Donnelly Wins Noted Will Case At Kenton Court

The Kenton Circuit Court verdict finds the instrument in writing the last will of Amy Hoffman. The trial by Donnelly and others against John Hoffman and others spanned four days before Judge Matt Harbeson and a jury. Judge Cleary ordered probate previously. this ruling upholds the contested will and outlines bequests to Donnelly and others.

John Hoffman Thomas Donnelly Kenton Circuit Court Matt Harbeson Amy Hoffman Walter Cleary John ‘Hoffman

Dr James Riffe Elected Kenton County Coroner

At a Kenton County Democratic committee meeting in Covington the coroner vacancy was filled. Dr James Riffe won the vote with 45 of 58. Dr Tarvin received 19 and Dr Stephens 2.

Kenton’ County

Deed of Madison Avenue Lot Recorded in Covington Notice

A deed of transfer for a lot on Madison avenue between Eleventh and Twelfth streets Covington was filed for record by a 51 year old. The instrument from the estate of Robert McGill to Robert Howe was found among the papers of Mrs. Robert Howe and acknowledged May 12 1862. Clerks in Kenton County filed the document after it was left for record with Attorney Charles Fisk.

Madison Avenue Eleventh Twelfth Streets Covington Kenton Charles Fisk Robert McGill Robert Howe

Mystery of Fred Miller Escape From Neeport Jail

Unsolved case notes a possible escape by Fred Miller from Neeport Jail as he was being moved to the workhouse. Reported attempt involved scaling a high iron fence during the escort with several prisoners.

Fred Miller Neeport Miller

Knife-User Sentenced to Nine Months in Covington Jail

William Taylor was sentenced by Judge Tracy of the Kenton Circuit Court to nine months in Covington Jail after pleading guilty to cutting in sudden heat and passion. The Hastings case was continued to October 29 due to a witness absence. Hastings faces a charge of cutting with intent to kill.

Wiliam Taylor Coviington Tracy Kenton Norval Hastings Hastings

Woman 15 Killed on Way Home From Church

Elizabeth Benke 42 of 803 Saratoga Newport was killed crossing the Lo and N track on Saratoga north of Eighth street while returning from St. Stephen's Church mass. Eyewitnesses say she faltered and was struck by an engine. body scattered along the tracks. Motorman E Austin was arrested on manslaughter charges. inquest announced.

Saratoga Street Eighth Street Miot-E. Austin She ‘Omgine Sorener Digby Hetz

Rothenhoefer Funeral Held Sunday

The funeral for Mrs Mary M Rothenhoefer mother of former Detective Chiartes Rothenhoefer and mother in law of George Brahel will be held Sunday at 1 pm at the residence 24 East Robins street.

Mary M. ‘Rothenhoefer Chiartes Rothenhoefer George Brahel Nia Cc East Robins ‘Street

Automobile stolen from Government square recovered

The car, owned by Raymond Milla of Waynesville Ohio, was found by Patrolmen Techus and Less yesterday after being stolen Thursday. Abe Coleman colored of 549 Freethan Avenue was arrested on the verge of taking the vehicle toward Plainville after admitting he sold parts and using cash from the sale to buy more fuel.

Government Square Techus Raymond Milla Waynesville Ohio Abe Coleman Éollored Freethan Avenue Coleman Caseline Plainville

Push cart stolen from Central Avenue front

Charles H. Brown of 917 West Fifth Street reported to the First District police that a push cart containing tools valued around ten dollars was taken from the front of 518 Central Avenue yesterday afternoon.

Charles H. Brown Fifth Street First District Central ‘Avenue

Bids Opened for Cleves River Bridge Substructure and Road Repairs

County Commissioners opened three bids for the Cleves Big Miami River bridge substructure estimated at 72 060 dollars. Cleary White Construction leads after a rival bid was questioned, while Nickson Company and Mr Glandorf also submitted offers. Additional bids were received for West Miami over road repairs and for State road work. A city medical claim, a suggested lighting project near Indian Hill, and other small claims were reviewed, with several actions referred for investigation or settlement.

Big Miami Cleves Cleary-White Construction Company Nickson Company Glandorf Cleary- White C. M. Glnandorf West Miami Harrison Pike New Maven Road Nike State Road Butler County Line Willey Road Sue Weaver Marion Bpaulding Indian Hilavente Madisonville Indian Hill Bright Kelly Covington Edward J. Rein John Nickesin

Asylum Conditions Blamed for Murder at Lakeview Hospital

Coroner Forrimeyer finds Charles Hall not responsible for killing William Lewis last Sunday at Lakeview Hospital. Hall, insane, blamed the institution conditions and lack of guards for the deplorable act, noting the crowd presence influenced the outcome.

William Lewis Charles 8 Hall Lokeview Hospital Forrimeyer

Orr Back in Cincinnati After Ohio Visit

Rezin Orr International Secretary of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees returned to Cincinnati last night after a week in Ohio. He said he was sent by W D Mahon to establish harmony among Ohio cities and all were represented at the Portsmouth convention.

Rezin Orr Amalgamated’ Association of Street and Electric Railway Cincinnati Portsmouth Orr Ohio W. D. Mahon Ports ‘Mouth

Eight-Hour Day Granted at Metropole Hotel

Engineers at the Metropole Hotel secured the eight-hour day after a recent demand. Manager Schmitt did not sign a new scale as the hotel remains under court control, but he assured the engineers he would not lock them out.

Metropole Schmitt

Oklahoma reform movement unites parties to overhaul state government

A cross party reform effort in Oklahoma brings Republicans, Progressives and Democrats together to challenge the state government. The alliance seeks to expose abuses, scrutinize the bank deposit guarantee, and coordinate with county committees for thorough restructuring.

Chicago Oklahoma

Missing man prompts police search in October

Police were asked yesterday to locate John Blymyer 84 of 1941 Central Avenue who has been missing since October 10 after being released from City Hospital following a several week illness.

John Blymyer Central Avenue

Police Seek Auto Thieves Linked to Springfield theft

Telegram from Chief R B O'Brien of Springfield Ohio asks detective headquarters to alert police along the region to a stolen automobile case. Thieves believed to be headed toward Cincinnati. St John s Roman Catholic Church Covington project may start soon with work on hold.

R. B. O'Brien Springfield Ohio Detective Headquarters Thie Aily Cincinnati St. John’s Covington Builders Exchange

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