Covington and Newport discuss selling water to Newport
Insurance men urge Covington to sell water to Newport to replace its pumping station and secure full supply from Covington. They cite a large plant capable of serving 500000 people and basins with 90 million gallons each. A Kenton County reservoir and cross river basins are proposed to ensure reliability and lower costs for Newport while boosting Covington revenue. The Underwriters' Association plans a meeting to discuss fire department improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Newport
Court of Appeals
E. E. Walker
Kentucky
Ft. Thomas
Kenton County
Licking
State Senate
Newport and Covington Underwriters’ Association
Vaccination debate after Newport deaths of two boys
The Newport deaths of Leo Hutzell and Leonard Dreiling, both tetanus after vaccination, trigger alarm over smallpox inoculations. Doctors say current vaccines are safe, with two thousand children inoculated this year. Health officials report few smallpox cases and no new tetanus cases, while experts advocate federal community vaccination programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Hutzell
Ford Wagner
Orchard Street
Newport
St. Stephan’s Church
Hutzell Boy
Leonard Dreiling
Youtsey
United States
England
Germany
Austro-Hungary
Mexico
Health Departments of States
Democrats Organize in Kenton County District
The Democratic Executive Committee of the Eightieth Legislative District in Independence elected W. M. Hudson as Chairman and E. A. Rouse as Secretary. Hudson, from Key West precinct, is described as independent of faction and was chosen without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eightieth
Kenton County
Independence
W. M. Hudson
E. A. Rouse
Hudson
Key West
Dying Man Hangs On After Lockjaw Found Near Lynn Prospect
Thomas Cook, 53, found unconscious at Lynn and Prospect streets by Patrolmen Etler and Haley, was sent to St Elizabeth's Hospital and is near death from lockjaw. The cause of injuries is unknown and he had not been vaccinated recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Cook
Etler and
Haley
Lynn
Prospect Streets
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Charles Hitch Republican Club Banquet Tonight
Invitations issued for a meeting and banquet at Fifth street and Madison avenue this evening by the Charles Hitch Republican Club officers. The club recently endorsed Secretary Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hitch
Republican Club
Fifth Street
Madison Avenue
Taft
Juvenile case and local incidents in Covington
Leo Miller was ordered jailed by Juvenile Judge Stephens after a beer drinking arrest by Patrolman George Brady. Miller had been placed in a farm program in Ohio by County Jailer Frank Stith. Probation Officer Richard Salters left for Lexington to escort youths to the State Reform School. The Covington Fire Department investigated a small blaze at 218 West Sixth Street due to a defective flue. damage was slight. William Abbey was robbed at Ludlow by three men who took a knife collar button and a nickel. warrants were issued for two Ludlow men. Robert D. Connes reported to Cincinnati police that a watch worth 45 dollars was stolen while he slept in a saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Miller
Stephens
George Brady
Miller
Frank Stith
Ohio
Covington
Richard Salters
Lexington
Walter Eubanks
Claude Howe
John Koester
State Reform School
West Sixth Street
Charles Moser
William Abbey
Ash Street
Ludlow
Abbey
Robert D. Connes
Cincinnati
George Street
Central Avenue
Property transfers in Covington lots and institute subdivision
The Master Commissioner transfers list several parcels in Covington including Lots 162 and 163 in Jones addition to South Covington to Herman Wolfe and others. Additional transfers include Lots 161 in Jones addition to South Covington to William and Charles Demmien and 89 by all feet along Watkins Street to Catherine M Faulwetter. Bertha Sinning transfers Lot 69 in the Western Baptist Theological Institute subdivision in Covington to John E Smith. Amount noted 1,370.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Wolfe
Jones
South Covington
William and Charles Demmien
Catherine M. Faulwetter
Watkins Street
Covington
Bertha Sinning
John E. Smith
Western Baptist Theological Institute
Local Residents Listing Names and Residences
A roster of residents includes A. C. Haynes of Gillespieville O, Mrs Stella Roby of Gillespieville O aged 30, Sidney B Congdon of Mt Vernon O, and Marie Bunn of Mt Vernon O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Haynes
Gillespieville, O
Stella Roby
Sidney B. Congdon
Mt. Vernon
Marie Bunn
Mt. Vernon, O
Newport Real Estate Transfer Records
John H. Jones and wife transfer parcel in Williamson addition Belle Ghares II to Amalia Kiefer and Sabos Link and wife for parts of Lots 71 7 7 and 74 in Trustee's addition Newport with title details recorded. Individuals and parcels named amid corrected text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Jones
Amalia Kiefer
Williamson
Belle- Ghares ii
Link
Sabos Link
Newport
Celebration Planned for Senator Bradley in Newport
The William O. Bradley Republican Club in Newport organizes a reception and street parade for Senator Bradley next Tuesday. Fifteen committee members were appointed, Smittie's Band engaged, and fireworks planned along York street from Central Bridge to Music Hall. The club predicts one of Campbell County's largest political celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O. Bradley
Republican Club
Newport
Senator Bradley
Eleventh
York Streets
Campbell County
Poolroom Case Called in Newport Circuit Court
George Ehrlich's poolroom operation case was set for trial in Newport Circuit Court for a third time. Defense asked for a continuance due to his illness in Hot Springs Arkansas, but the court denied and ordered trial. Jury selection occupied most of the morning. trial expected to proceed in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ehrlich
Newport
Ehrlich
Hot Springs
Ark
Saloon Hold-up Foiled by Poor Aim on Highwaymen
Two negro robbers tried to hold up saloonkeeper Joseph Cook on Madison Avenue near Covington Latonia line. After purchasing beer the men returned for tobacco. Cook confronted one at the bar as the other fired twice but missed. both fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cook
Madison Avenue
Cook
Corporation
Covington
Latonia
Organize Auxiliary Formed Near Covington and Newport
Women relatives of the United Spanish War Veterans in Covington and Newport organized a Woman's Auxiliary for the two camps in the two counties. The meeting at 322 Russell Avenue Covington elected Mrs. George Riley Newport as temporary Chairwoman and Mrs. Owen Williams Covington as temporary Secretary. A further meeting is set for next Tuesday with more membership applications expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Spanish War Veterans
Covington
Newport
Charles Lambert
Russell Avenue
George Riley
Owen Williams
Pastor Wood Resigns from First Baptist Church Covington
In Covington a meeting of the Covington Ministerial Association accepted the resignation of Rev. W. M. Wood pastor of the First Baptist Church. He has accepted a call to Humoldt Tennessee. Rev. Milo Atkinson was elected to succeed him as pastor of the First Christian Church. The association pledged support to the Covington Retail Grocers and Butchers Association in advocating Sunday closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Kenton Court Notes
Multiple civil actions filed in Covington Latonia and surrounding courts. William Nowland sues for 43.39 for sewer work on Ferry street Latonia. Mary Litman seeks 10 350 damages after a Ninth and Pike street car collision. Estate administrator Jesse N Pope seeks sale and division of a 72 acre farm. W W Yates sues City of Covington for 10 000 injuries from a Russell avenue sidewalk fall. an offered 1 500 compromise was rejected. Mulveys vs Covington and Cincinnati Elevated Railroad went to a jury in U S Court. Sheriff Davison filed an amended petition in Commonwealth versus Louisville and Nashville Railroad. former revenue agent Menninger sues the railroad for taxes on Covington shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Nowland
William A. Lane
Latonia
Ferry Street
Mary Litman
South
Board of Aldermen
Frank Mulvey
Thomas Mulvey
Covington
Crowds View Newport Pumphouse Ruins at Ft Thomas
Ft Thomas drew sightseers yesterday to inspect the ruins of the Newport Pumphouse. Lt. W. O. Bowman, on leave, returned to duty. Capt. Bell, post commander, granted the Highland Commercial Club use of the post gymnasium for an entertainment on May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Thomas
Newport
W. O. Bowman
Second Infantry
Bell
Highland Commercial Club
Dayton Disorderly Conduct Cases Dismissed in Court
Louis Bonner and Andrew Ketterer had charges of disorderly conduct dropped yesterday by Judge Mader. Both cases were resolved in Dayton court with dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bonner
Andrew Ketterer
Mader
Bellevue Engagement Announced For Agnes Beyland
Judge and Mrs. T. F. Beyland announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Agnes to A. J. Lotz of Cincinnati. The marriage is planned soon. George M. Geiger received word of the death of his mother in law Mrs. V. Schroll of Kansas City, a longtime Bellevue resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Beyland
Agnes
A. J. Lotz
Cincinnati
George M. Geiger
V. Schroll
Kansas City
Schroll
Bellevue
Boy Flees After Head Injury To Avoid Operation
Newport police received a notice from Fred Schweitzer of Augusta Kentucky that his son Anton Schweitzer, aged about, ran away after learning an operation for a head injury was planned. The boy is about 5 feet 4 inches tall with a dark complexion and a dark suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lickert
Newport
Newport News in Brief
The German Pioneer Society elected Otto Federle as President and Peter Bausencourt as Vice President among other officers. Obituaries note the death of Mrs. Clara Heck in Detroit and burial in Evergreen Cemetery, John Mayer aged 35 who died after a residency at St. Elizabeth's Hospital with services at Corpus Christi Church, and Mrs. Magdelena Weingartner age 92 who died at her daughter’s home and will be buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
German Pioneer Society
Otto Federle
Peter Bausencourt
Albert Staudmeister
Karl Reitz
Valentine Kaufman
Banner Carrier
Fred Miller
Karl. Roth
George Laible
John Abe
Heinrich Hofstetter
Frank Spraul
Clara Heck
Detroit
Mich
Newport
St. Stephen's Church
Evergreen Cemetery
John Mayer
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Corpus Christi Church
Magdelena Weingartner
Schulz
Orchard Street
Germany
Fire Surrounds A Town In South Dakota Blaze
Fire swept around Huron South Dakota on April 14 as winds drove flames from multiple directions. The Holland Hotel several homes and barns burned while cattle sheds and thousands of tons of hay and grain were destroyed amid dense smoke and dust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
S. D
Broadland
Holland
Howe 3 Franchise Tax Bill 15 Killed
Senior Senator requested to address Assembly on proposed primary legislation. The note references Howe 3 franchise tax bill 15 and its fate, indicating action taken to end or halt the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Assembly
Union Central Life Loses Suit in Ohio Supreme Court
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled against Union Central Life Insurance Company of Cincinnati in a case involving about 182000 in omitted taxes and penalties. The decision allocates 174000 to taxes and 8000 in penalties, shared between Hamilton County officials. It follows controversy during John M Pattison's 1905 campaign when Pattison was governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Supreme Court
Union Central Fire Insurance Company
Cincinnati
John M. Pattison
Union Central Life Company
Hamilton County
R. E. Gill
Ohio
Circuit Court of
Cuyahoga County
Union National Bank of Cleveland
Gill
Gardner, Trustee
City of Massillon
D. C. Charmois
Anna S. Hall
Clement Bates
John C. Rogers
C., D. & T. Traction Company
Pearl Hammond
Supreme
State of Ohio
Arthur Orth
Court of Common Pleas
Antitipping Bill Committed Amid Amendments In Ohio
Columbus April 14 The House adjourned after lengthy debate on the Sites bill to provide a hunters license in Ohio. The antitipping bill of Burkhart of Hamilton County faced many amendments and was committed to the Temperance Committee. The House concurred with Harper Senate resolution inviting Senator Foraker to speak April 22 on the primary elections bill. A group of eighteen legislators who visited Cincinnati to critique the Espy anti slop feed bill returned in good spirits. Van Duren of Huron County won reconsideration of a defeated civil engineers and surveyors licensing bill, which after further debate was finally declared dead for this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
J. B. Foraker
General Assembly
Hafper
Cincinnati
Hunt
Hypes
Pollock
Senate
Gayman
Williams
House
Seventy-eighth General Assembly
United States
Burckhardt
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Ohio
Burekharéat
Hamilton County
Temperance Committee
Harper Senate
Senator Foraker
Bryan
Herrick
Assembly
Queen City
van Duren
Huron County
Meek Charge Not Sustained In Ohio Board Probe
Senate joint committee report finds Senator Meek’s charge that the State Board of School Examiners trafficked in state school certificates is not sustained. Minority notes focus on W. W. Boyd and high school inspector issues. Signed by Harlan Little Dever and Senator Sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mather and Patterson
General Assembly
W. L. Curry
Union
Soldiers’ Claims
Joseph Bishop
Franklin
Board of Arbitration and Conciliation
W. J. Aker
Cuyahoga
Boys’ Industrial School
Fred Buell
Carroll
Girls’ Industrial Home
Jacob W. Gano
Hamilton
Institution
Harris
Meek
Sites
Lamb
Senate Journal
Gayman
Senate
Hypes
Secretary of State
Commissioner of Common Schools
Huffman
Berry
Board of Commissioners
Lima State Hospital
Columbus
Senator Sites
Joint Committee
Harlan, Little and Dever
Beatty Lamb
W. W. Boyd
Ohio State University
May Festival invites and social notices in Easter week
Mrs Maxwell extends invitations for Easter week events noting a two part program with classical works Monday and modern pieces Thursday. Musicians include Van der Stucken Yoakley Schenke Schell and Madame Werner-West. Blanche Hetteberg hosts cards Friday at her Hamilton avenue home. D A R Patriotic Association holds mass meeting tomorrow at 2 PM in Dayton Street Branch Library with Mrs George Bailey presenting The History of the Ohio Company with stereopticon views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Hetteberg
Hamilton Avenue
Neighborhood Patriotic Association of the
Dayton Street
George Bailey
Avondale
Ohio Company
Cincinnati
Personal Roundup of Travelers from Cincinnati Families
Purely personal notes show Cincinnati residents and relatives departing for and returning from Cuba, Florida, New York, Denver, Hot Springs, Va, Mexico City, Europe, and other destinations. Names include Mr. and Mrs. William Walker Smith, Mrs. Voorheis, Judge Rufus B. Smith, Miss Alice Scarborough, Miss Virginia Egan, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Winkler, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Dine, Miss Leah Isaacs, Miss Hannah Dine, Mr. Burton P. Hollister, Mr. and Mrs. Morris H. Tobias, and others visiting or away for weeks to months in locations such as Avondale, Walnut Hills, East Walnut Hills, Winthrop, Mass, and Regina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Walker Smith
Cuba
Florida
B. Voorheis
Voorheis
Avondale
New York
Sig Haas
Forest Avenue
Denver
Alice Scarborough
Madison Road
East Walnut Hills
Hot Springs
Max Senior
Washington Avenue
Wernersville
Jacob Straus
Myrtle Avenue
Walnut Hills
Louis Stern
S. M. Winkler
Lenox Place
Philip Dine
M. A
Isaacs
Leah Isaacs
Polasky
Fulton Avenue
Dine
Hannah Dine
Winthrop
Mass
Cincinnati
William Simon
Butte
Mont
Louis Hickman
Hickman Avenue
Burton P. Hollister
Southern Avenue
Mt. Auburn
Morris H. Tobias
Haddon Hall
French Lick Springs
Ind
D. G. Kinney
A. E. Muth
Mr. Kinney
Washington, D. C
Montana
John Luhrman
Albert Luhrman
Cornell
Purdue
Henry Luhrman
May Street
Elizabeth Campbell
Chicago
Sam Trost
Gordon Reis
Atlantic City
A. L. Whitaker
Dana Avenue
Lucius Whitaker
Hampton, Conn
Louise Whitaker
Wellesley
A. P. Noyes
Chattanooga
George A. Fitch
San Rafael
Buffalo
N. Y
Social calendar highlights from Covington and area
A Covington afternoon hosts the second at home of Mr and Mrs Paul Stevens. A skating party is planned for April 23 at Princess Rink in Walnut Hills. Cincinnati University Club Vaudeville is set for April 26 with participants including Hiram Quackenbusch and the Eaton brothers. Visitors include Miss Bruce Pogue of Flemingsburg and Mr and Mrs Nimmo Pettis of Newport with relatives in St Louis. A Kentucky Sunday boat stag party aboard the Kentucky Sunday hosted sixteen guests. Mrs Frederick Powers and children plan a move to Arizona for soon. Edith Brenner of Covington visits Manchester and aims to return this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Paul Stevens
Cormany
Chester, Eaton
Princess Rink
Walnut Hills
University Club
Cincinnati
Hiram Quackenbusch
Chester Eaton
George Eaton
Walton Hill
Arizona
Federal Court Bill Favors Jackson Ky in Senate Report
Congressman Langley won a favorable report from the Senate Judiciary Committee on the bill to establish a Federal Court at Jackson Kentucky. Senator McCreary opposed, fearing it would lessen Richmond Kentucky prestige where a Federal Court is now held. The bill passed the House weeks ago and is expected to become law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Washington
Langley
Senate Judiciary Committee
Jackson
Senat McCreary
Richmond
House
Venezuelan suit seeks accounting from former asphalt receiver
The Venezuelan Government has filed suit against Ambrose H. Carner, former receiver of the New York and Bermudez Asphalt Company, to compel an accounting of four years’ administration of sequestrated property. A $200000 bond is set, and he cannot leave the country without posting the surety before trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Venezuela
Willemstad
Curacao
Ambrose H. Carner
New York and Bermudez Asphalt Company
Carner
Police Disperse Laborers at Columbus Federal Site
A crowd of about 500 laborers, mostly foreigners and colored men, gathered at the old Federal Building grounds in Columbus. Police dispersed them as contractors planned excavations. union leaders urged hiring at 2 dollars for eight hours, while contractor Hurd insisted he could hire workers for 1.30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Federal
Co. V. Easton
Laborers’ Protective Union
William S. Allen
Hurd
Scale in hands of committee reshapes miner talks
April 14 Toledo Ohio report states the coal strike talks between miners and operators across Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois show harmony. The Scale Committee, with W. D. Ryan as chairman and F. S. Brooks of Indiana as secretary, will meet tomorrow morning to thrash out differences behind closed doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
W. D. Ryan
F. S. Brooks
Runaway Horses Injure Woman Sues Livery Owner
Flora Carpenter sues Harry Hamman of Oxford for 5000 damages claiming a team she hired on July 7 1907 ran away causing a barbed wire fence injury that disfigured her for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Hamilton
Flora Carpenter
Harry. Hamman
Oxford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Covington and Newport
Covington Insurance
Charles Hitch Club
Covington Briefs
Covington Real Estate
Newport Real Estate
Bradley
Kenton Court Notes
Dayton
Surgeon 5
Newport News
South Dakota
Ohio Senate
Union Central Life
Cincinnati Insurance Company
Beatty
Carter
Crist
Board of Library Examiners
Boehmer
William Jennings
Ft. Jennings
Putnam County
T. A. Coover
W. K. Naylor
Brown County
Greenfield
Loretta Brice
Highland County
Charles Cook
National Provision Company
First National Bank of
Church
Lake County
T. O. Loveland Et al
J. A. Sweveland
van Wert County
BE. H. Rhoades
O'Dell Commission Company
Seneca County
Elizabeth Errett
Howert
Nina M. Howert
Crawford County
J. H. Burris
H. H. Thorpe
Clinton County
Courson
O. S
Erie Railroad Company
Mary C. Waldron
Portage County
H. B.wady
A. H. Judy
Darke County
John Burrell
Washington Mills
Franklin County
Alvin Townsend
City of
Circleville
City of Lima
Ayers Asphalt Paving Company
Allen County
Chicago Cottage Organ Company
Minnie Crambert
Superior Court of Cincinnati
Interstate Life Insurance Company
Samuel E. Raper
Montgomery County
T. & O. C. Railway Company
John Wren
Wyandot County
Anna
Hall
Thomas B. Paxton
John J. Thomas
James L. Holden
Muskingum County
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Hynicka
Mary S. Hayes
William V. McMahen
Lucas County
G. M. Acklin
City of Toledo
M. S. Railway Company
J. T. Botefuhr
W. G. Young
Kinnard Manufacturing Company
Village of
Cadiz
Wesley Duling
Harrison County
Louis C. Millerg
Millard F. Smith
Springfield Railway Company
Mary Valentine
Clark County
MECK
ROYAL
Coutille
Batiste
Royal Worcester Corset CO
Worcester
San Francisco
Corol Worcester
Social and Personal
Kentucky Society
Federal Court IN
Oues
Oxford Liveryman
Chichester’s Pills
So Chicks Sista
Ake
Peer Sains Ae Valine
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