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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1913

Page

8

Lexington youth saved from bridge leap by passerby

Baril J. Foster 22 of Lexington attempted to leap from the Suspension Bridge in Cincinnati Covington area but Fassell an attorney from Cincinnati on a passing car rescued him with help from bystanders. Foster had been drinking after visiting Lawrenceburg Indiana and sought to return home to Lexington. He had letters from a Lexington girl Effie and showed signs of distress before police and jail staff restrained him. Dr Guy Eckman attended him and arrangements were made to send him home if conditions improve.

Baril J. Foster Lexington Fassell Cincinnati Covington Foster Fassel Lawrenceburg Ind Fox Effie Murphy Charles J. Foster Laxington Guy Eckman

Campbell grand jury issues final indictments

The Campbell grand jury returned its final report on Saturday listing indictments against Joseph Brown for failing to support his minor children Floyd Ross and Arthur Greggson for petit larceny S L Singer for bigamy and Cliff Christian for malicious shooting.

Campbell Grand Jury Joseph Brown Floyd Ross Arthur Greggson S.L. Singer Cliff Christian

Newport Commissioners Renominated In Kentucky Primary

Three of Newport's current city commissioners won renomination in Saturdays primary. Len Bauer lost his bid. Police Judge race saw Judge Buten lead with Harry Weber second. Successful nominees include Chris Ecbert 2548 votes Herman Riesenberg 1734 Bailie Morlidge 1696 W A Eimer 1639 Charles McCrea 1435 A J Mosset 1222 John T Hodge 1182. William C. Buren led Pct with 1876 votes Harry Weber trailed with 1178.

Dying Sister Pleads For Missing Boy Dillinger Case

Relatives of Herbert Dillinger, 15, missing from 706 Saratoga Street Newport for two months, appeal to police and press for help. His sister Corinne, 17, is dying and hopes to see him before she passes. He is a son of Henry Dillinger.

Herbert ‘Dillinger Saratoga Street Newport Young’ Dillinger Cor Rinne Dillinger Miss Dillinger Henry Dillinger

Scott Street Church hosts November dinner event

The women of Scott Street Church Covington will serve dinners on November 7 and 8 in the church parlors. A candy table and a booth for fancy articles will also be available.

Scott Street Church Covington

Yungblut Today to Impanel Grand Jury in Alexandria

Judge Yungblut will impanel a grand jury in Alexandria Campbell County. Few cases are expected for investigation, and the panel’s work is anticipated to finish within a day or so.

Yungblut Alexandria Campbell County

Politicians All at Independence

Independence Kenton county seat hosts county court day with candidates from three parties Democrats Progressives and Republicans arriving to court. Voters and visitors expected to mingle amid handshake promises of tat and lively election chatter.

Dr. Riffe Begins Coronial Duties in Kenton County

Dr. James Riffe assumed the coroner duties to fill the vacancy caused by Dr. Wise’s death and will serve the remainder of Wise’s term until the November election. He had been placed on the Democratic ticket for the office.

Dr. Riffe Kenton County James Wise Wise

Coronation Ball at Turner Hall in Covington Tonight

The Lewisburg Schuetzen Club will hold its Coronation ball at Turner hall in Covington tonight. The crowning of the new king and queen takes place with King George II Exterkamp and his chosen queen, as the club and staff attend.

Covington Turner Hall King ‘George II Exterkamp Covington Schuetzen Club

Percival Leads Tigret in Covington Primary Election

Covington held its first primary under the commission form on Saturday with 62 candidates. Percival led the commissioners race with 4230 votes from a field where the top eight were Percival Schuler Kluemper Meiners Hawk Gresham Read Dreseman, while Jeff Edmunds and Judge Shine won the police judge spots amid an 8878 total vote count.

Covington J. H. Wessling Harry W. Percival Percival Schuler Kluemper Meiners Hawk Gresham Read Dreseman Jeff Edmunds Judge Shine

Grand Jury Impaneled at Independence to Probe Violations

Judge Tracy will impanel a grand jury tomorrow at Independence to investigate several cases of alleged law violations. Indictments returned include Kirby Yow breaking into a storeroom Raymond Stanhope shooting with intent to kill George Price theft of a mule Louis Geiser breaking into a and Joseph Thomas breaking into a storehouse Frank Thomas voluntary manslaughter Joseph Martin willful murder and end Frank Stull receiving stolen goods. Cases referred to the next grand jury include Remus Reese housebreaking and larceny Lonnie Witholt cutting with intent to kill and Charles Griffin failing to provide.

Tracy Independence Covington Kirby Yow Raymond Stanhope George Price Louis Geiser Joseph Thomas Frank Thomas Joseph Martin Frank Stull Remus Reese Lonnie Witholt Charles Griffin

Ludlow Man Dies in Lexington Asylum Notice

The funeral of Marry Bard, Ludlow brakeman, will be held today at his late home on Ash and Carneal streets. Bard was found insane by a Kenton Circuit Court jury last Tuesday and sent to the State asylum at Lexington where he died Friday. He was found Monday on the steps of Ludlow City Building by Chief Callahan after a report of strange behavior at the Union Tabernacle. In Ludlow jail he tore his clothing and cut his head, requiring an ambulance from Covington.

Marry Bard Ludlow Ash and Carneal Bard Kenton Lexington Callahan Union Tabernacle Covington

U S Pays Double For Irrigation Projects

Washington D C October 19 John B Field state engineer of Colorado says the federal irrigation program costs about twice private construction and maintenance costs. He notes of 89 million spent on federal schemes about 49 million wasted and cites private Colorado projects since 1902 averaging 26 per acre land costs and 85 for water per acre.

United States Field Colorado

Flying Fish Malone Halts Dive After Crowd Refuses Funds

Jesse Malone known as the Flying Fish failed to perform a promised dive from Central Bridge Gunday as a small crowd of about seven could not fund the stunt. He blamed the crowd and postponed the dive, deciding to leave rather than enter the cold water.

Jesse Malone Flying Fish Central Bridge Malone

Menninger Couple Mark Eightieth Birthday With Family Reunion

The eightieth birthday anniversary of Mrs. Menninger, wife of William A. Menninger of Covington, was celebrated with a family reunion at their home on Madison Avenue. The couple married in Covington sixty years ago and have lived in and around the area most of that time. Present were children and spouses from Springfield Ohio, Hamilton Ohio, Clifton, South Covington, Louisville, and local neighbors.

Ohio GK. Hughes Clifton Edward Menninger South Covington Gus Menninger This City Frank Bury Louisville, Ky

Luncheon Arrangements Complete for Kenton Humane Society

All plans for the annual Kenton County Humane Society luncheon at Odd Fellows Hall are set. The event runs October 22 and 23 from 11 30 a m to 2 p m with full arrangements confirmed.

Kenton County Humane Society Odd Fellows’ Hall

Woman to Speak at Covington Address by Mary B Matthews

Mrs Mary B Matthews supreme trustee of the Catholic Ladies of Columbus will deliver an address at Rock County Hall Covington Thursday night.

Mary B. Matthews Catholic Ladies of Columbus R.ot Co. Hall Covington

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Kentucky News Trace Newport Commissioners Ebert, Morridge Elmer Sioners of Ners Len Bauer Judge Buten Harry Weber Didates Chris Ecbert Herman Riesenberg Bailie Mecca James Riffe Lewisburg Schuetzen Club Tigret First Commission Lerington Asylum Harry Bard U.S Washington, D. C John B. Field State Pield United States Reclamation F. H. Newell United States Reclamation Service North Platte Pathfinder Car Dare Miajone Mrs. Menninger Pletsach Idea Live Wire East Seventh Street CANAL
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