Catholic prelates attend jubilee services in Pittsburgh
Cardinal Gibbons headed the ceremonies at St Paul of the Cross Monastery for a jubilee gathering with bishops and priests from Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. A daytime mass and an evening vesper crowd strained streetcar capacity, while a southbound traction car derailment injured nine passengers, two reporters most severely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Errerens
Ted
St. Paul of the
James Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Joseph Suehr
William Kittel
H. J. Goebel
Phelan
Archbishop Ryan
Philadelphia
Elder
John W. Shannan
P. J. Donahue
Leo Hard
St. Paul
A. A. Lambing
Wilkinsburg
Cardinal Gibbons
Wheeling
Charles Coyne
McKees Rocks
Archbishop Burke
Albany
Baltimore & Ohio
W. Va
Southern Traction
John M. Eagan
The
Times
J. B. Johnson
Post
Eagan
Johnson
Long Hill
New People church opens in St Paul with diverse stained glass tribute
The new People church in St Paul opens with ceremonies after a yearlong wait. Built for over 100000 dollars, its interior honors major teachers across faiths with windows donated by nationalities and denominations. A $10000 pipe organ will be installed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoroaster
Confucius
Buddha
Mohammed
Christmas Festival at Clifton Orphan Home Big event for children
The annual Christmas festival at Campbell County Protestant Orphans Home in Clifton drew large crowds and generous donations. Farmers from John’s Hill and Huber and Peter Young gave a wagon load of provisions. A lit Christmas tree and a program of music and readings preceded gifts for each child from the tree.
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Campbell County
Clifton
Newport
John’s
Burglars Reported Active in Covington Homes
Burglars entered two Covington houses in the northeast area early yesterday. Ben Davis at 731 Garrard Street lost about 35 dollars in cash a gold watch two rings and a necklace after a rear window break in. Rev R I Watkins at 511 Greenup Street was entered but nothing was taken. Mrs Watkins woke to a noise and saw a man in the darkness as he escaped down the stairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Ben. Davis
Garrard Street
R. I. Watkins
Union M. HE
Greenup Street
Engagement of Miss Wolverton and Rev McLacklin Announced
Engagement of Miss Margaret Wolverton and Rev. Hugh McLacklin of Shelbyville is announced from Lexington Kentucky. The wedding is planned soon. The groom is a graduate of the College of Arts and the Bible College of Kentucky University.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Margaret Wolverton
Hugh McLacklin
Shelbyville
College of Arts
Bible College of Kentucky University
Wolverton
Death of Dr N F Jordan Bloomington Physician 45
Dr N F Jordan prominent Bloomington physician died today at 45. He was born in Maysville Kentucky and spent twenty five years of his life there. He left a widow.
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Commercial Tribune
Bloomington
N. F Jordan
Sen
Maysville
Newport Loses Esteemed Citizen former Mayor W. Harton
Newport mourns the death of W. Harton longtime citizen and former mayor. He came from Cincinnati over thirty years ago to lead Newport's business and civic life, later serving as courthouse commissioner and as president of the court, with a career in real estate, insurance, and local government. He was 58, survived by a widow and four children, and funeral plans will be under Newport Lodge F and A M.
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W. Harton
Newport
Commercial Tribune
Horton
Cincinnati
Gaylord Pipe Foundry Company
East First Street
First Street
Washington
Berry
W. H. Horton & Co
Sam
Helm
Circuit Court
Fifth Ohio Regiment
Kentucky
Newport Lodge
A. M
Newport Commandery
Knights Templars
Central Christian Church
James Taylor
Knights of Pythias
William
South Covington & Cincinnati Street Railway Company
Charles
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Samuel
Irene
F. and
Need for More Training Schools Urged by Ohio Lawyer
Springfield lawyer and state commission member John L. Zimmerman says Ohio's educational system is strong but lacks sufficient normal schools. He notes growing teacher demand, calls for new training institutes patterned after Athens and Oxford, and hints at OSU curriculum shifts toward postgraduate normal study.
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Commercial Tribune
Springfield
John L. Zimmerman
Nash
Columbus
Ohio
Athens
Oxford
Ohio State University
Herbert Denies Friction With Rio Grande Officers
James M. Herbert, manager of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, announced he will become general manager of the Colorado and Southern Railroad and vice president of the Fort Worth and Denver City Railroad on January 1. He stated there has been no friction with Rio Grande officers and that salary was the main issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
James M. Herbert
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Colorado & Southern Railroad
Ft. Worth
Denver City Railroad
Herbert
Colorado & Southern
Denver & Rio Grande
St Stephen’s Newport Celebrates Feast Day At Church
The St Stephen’s Church congregation in Newport held elaborate feast day ceremonies with a special mass conducted by Rev Father Merschmann and an augmented choir performing a musical program. Day Policeman Lotis Betz marked his thirtieth birthday with gifts from friends. Eureka Lodge No 7 K of P Newport plans 7:30 pm meeting to act on the death of Brother W H Harton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen’s Church
Newport
St. Stephen
Father Merschmann
Lotis Betz
Santa Claus
Eureka Lodge, No. 7
K. of P
W. H. Harton
Fire at Cynthiana Laundry and Carriage Works
A late night fire in Cynthiana Kentucky caused by chemical explosions destroyed the Cynthiana Steam Laundry and damaged City Hall and the Carriage Company building. The Frazer owned structures suffered about 9 000 in losses with no insurance. The laundry owned by John Davied faced 4 000 in losses with 1 600 insured. City Hall loss estimated at about ?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Cynthiana
City Hall
Cynthiana Carriage Company
London Lovers Are Married In Covington Ceremony
Reeves 28 and Allen 21, both of London Ohio, wed in Covington Kentucky after secretly traveling from Urbana Ohio. Rev George A Miller officiated at the First Christian Church ceremony after the couple secured a license at the Latonia Hotel with Deputy Clerk Young present. They plan to return home to inform family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Sylbert Reeves
Mae Belle Allen
London, .C
Covington
George A. Miller
First Christian Church
James Allen
Reeves
Urbana
Miss Allen
Cincinnati
Latonia
Cauze
Sandbagging Incident Sparks Citywide Police Scrutiny
A spate of hold up and theft attempts, centered in the West End, prompts a police crackdown. Samuel Behrman, 816 Madison Ave, Covington, was struck from behind on Freeman Ave and robbed, but escaped as the attackers fled. Authorities seek three tall suspects and vow strict vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
George von Hazel
Court
Mound Streets
Samuel ‘Behrman
Madison’ Avenue
Covington
Behrman
Freeman Avenue
Wade
Flint
M .Behrman
Confederate Veterans Home Aid Offered by Norman School
Colonel J M Falkner received a letter from W H Council of the Colored Normal School at Norman Alabama offering assistance to the Confederate veterans home planned at Mountain Creek Alabama. Council offers free labor from carpenters blacksmiths and other tradesmen and pledges about a dozen pairs of shoes for the old men who followed Lee to Appomattox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
J. M. Falkner
W. H. Council
Colored Normal School
Norman
Mountain "Creek
Alabama
Prof. Council
Lee
Appomattox
Calvins Car son Kills Granddaughter in Desperate Act
Florence Alabama December 23. Calvin Carson, a former Confederate soldier, killed his crippled granddaughter after forcing her to assist him in a desperate act. He was found fatally wounded and may recover. The incident occurred in a rented room where a tenant discovered the bodies.
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Florence
Alb
Calvin Carson
Charitable Act by Covington Elks Brightens Christmas
The Covington Lodge of Elks distributed clothing toys fruits and candies to needy families and city children at the Elks Hall on Madison Avenue from 2 to 4 pm. Gus Dibewski George Glendon Pat Carroll John Cawein and Richard Dibowsky organized the drive with Lew Rombach as Santa. About fifty children chased goods spilling onto the street followed by a shower of coins and nickels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington Lodge of Elks
Gus Dibewski
George Glendon
Pat ‘Carroll
John ‘Cawein
Richard Dibowski
per‘Bobs
Aticé
Elks’’ Hall
Madison ‘Avenue
Lew’ Rombach
Santa Claus
James F. O'Dowd
Alli
Seclusion for Ducks and Chickens Sought in Lockland Ordinance
Lockland plans an ordinance preventing ducks geese and chickens from using public streets and yards. Solicitor Bellew leads measure to ban feathered poultry from highways with fines for violations. Rabbits are contesting limits, arguing pets cause no damage.
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Lockland
Bellew
Grief Driven Suicide Follows Death of Close Friend
Youngstown Ohio December 28 Harry Jackson prominent electrican for Republic Iron and Steel died after drinking carbolic acid at Hotel Majestic following the funeral of Patrick Mulvehill murdered in Pittsburgh on Christmas Day. Jackson, who had come from Philadelphia four years ago, swallowed the poison saying he would join his friend. His body was taken to the hospital but he died in transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Youngstown, CO
Harry Jackson
Republic Fron and Steel Company
Patrick Mulvehill
Pittsburg
Edward Kaden
Hotel Majestic
Jackson
Mulvehill
Philadelphia
Thomas Mulvehill
Man dragged by train in Elmwood fright details
Michael Sengle of Troy Ohio escaped serious harm after a joke by a news butcher aboard the C H and D Railroad train near Elmwood Station. The 52 year old man jumped from the platform as the train slowed and was dragged several feet, suffering cuts to head and face. He rested later at his brother’s Elmwood home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Sengle
Troy
Elmwood
Sengle
Dr. Astler
Russian Y M C A Holds Third Annual Meeting
The third annual meeting of the Russian Young Men's Christian Association in St Petersburg, under Prince Oldenburg, was held with Prince Platé Obolensky, Senator Tagantsev, E L Nobel and Franklin Gaylord in attendance. The Russian branch nears self sufficiency and shows large membership growth.
The Odd Pennies Emulsion Advertisement
The ad urges saving pennies not to buy inferior emulsion and promotes Scott's Emulsion as the faster way to regain flesh and strength. It promises a free sample and provides the address Scott & Bowne, chemists, 409 Pearl Street New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
N.Y
Threatening letters target East Liverpool minister
Rev. Milton Butler Pratt of the First M E Church in East Liverpool reports ongoing threats from unknown writers tied to his home camp meetings and his new form of religion. The church Official Board investigates the source of the mysterious letters threatening the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
East Liverpool
Milton Butler Pratt
M. E
Pratt
M. E. Church
Lockland Considers Additional Bonds for Street Improvements
The village of Lockland plans another bond issue after a $6 000 allocation falls short of funding all street upgrades. Cooper avenue from Lock street to Mill Creek bridge costs about 2 500, leaving a third of streets unfunded. Taxpayers will meet this week to discuss funding options while Solicitor Bellew notes support from major taxpayers for a larger bond issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockland
Cooper Avenue
Lock Street
Mill Creek
Bellew
Funeral Held For Mrs. Fred Shanzle In Elmwood
The funeral of Mrs. Fred Shanzle of Elmwood was conducted at the German Lutheran Church of Elmwood with Rev. Goebel delivering the sermon. Mrs. Shanzle, wife of Elmwood Postmaster Fred Shanzle, died suddenly on Christmas Eve.
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Fred Shanzle
Elmwood
German Lutheran
Mascagni to Resume American Tour as Chicago Director
Italian composer Pietro Mascagni will serve as temporary director of the Thomas Orchestra in Chicago and resume his U S tour. He seeks a capital-backed manager to ensure a successful journey after strong local requests. The concert is set for the Auditorium Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pietro Mascagni
Thomas Orchestra
United States
Dancer Anna Held Separates From The Company
Memphis dispatch reports Anna Held and dancer Saharet have agreed to separate during the South tour of The Little Duchess. Saharet and her husband Isaac Rose left for New York after packing trunks, amid rumors of jealousy cited by Anna Held’s husband and managing director F Ziegfeld.
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Memphis
Anna’ Held
South
Duchess
Saharet
Isaac Rose
New York
F. Ziegfeld
Anna Held
Mr. Rose
Secretly Married: Opp and Faversham Reported Tie
New York December 28 theatrical circles report that William Faversham and Julie Opp were secretly married in the city this afternoon. Neither couple is available for comment and verification remains unsettled, though the rumor has considerable credence among well informed circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Opp
William Faversham
Commercial Tribune
New.york
Wm. Faversham
Man Hurt After Fall From Freight Cars
George C. Roberts aged 23 a switchman for Big Sour Hassood residing at 8 Main Street was knocked from a freight cut at Street and Mill Creek last night suffering a severe spinal injury He was conveyed to City Hospital in Patrol 9 for treatment.
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George C. Roberts
Big Sour Hassood
Main Street
Mill Creek
Miners Demand Higher Wages Ahead of National Meet
W D Ryan secretary treasurer of the United Mineworkers announces miners will demand a material wage increase in stages at the national convention in Indianapolis January 19. He cites higher coal prices and argues mines cover costs while operators profit. Ryan will attend and lead the wage fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
W. D. ‘Ryan
United Mineworkers of ‘Tilindis
United States
Indianapolis
Ryan
Arrested on Old Charge by Whisky Company
Brooklyn, Dec. 28. Joseph C. McMurray was arrested at his home on a berch warrant by Detective Flay for obtaining $50 through false pretenses and held on $2,000 bail. The Belle of Lexington Whisky Company of Louisville, Ky., alleges he drew a Washington draft on Feb 11, 1901 and cashed it after claiming to be a traveling salesman. He says he acted on a telegram to Richmond for expense money and was discharged there, not knowing the draft would be payable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Brooklyn
Joseph C. McMurray
Flay
Berch
District of Columbia
McMurray
Belle of Lexington Whisky Company
Louisville
Washington
D. C
Richmond
New Coke Company Formed With 2.5 Million Capital
The Union Coking and Coal Company, formed in New York, plans a West Virginia land stake along the West Virginia Central Railroad and a coke oven plant of at least 1000 ovens. W. J. Lepine of Brooklyn presides. initial capital is 2.5 million dollars.
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Pittsburg
H. C. Frick Coke Company
United States Steel Corporation
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Union Coking and Coal Company
New York
West Virginia Central Railroad
W. J. *‘Lepine
Brooklyn
Obituary notices recount Ware and clergy losses across region
Walter Scott Ware youngest son of Dr. C. H. Ware dies at his uncle Collin Ford's home after typhoid fever. He led in Woodward Cadets school athletics and the Y M C A. Very Rev Aug B Oerchtering longtime Mishaweka Catholic Church rector dies in Indiana at age sixty six. Rev John P Puertz 70 of St Joseph’s Texas? dies in Las Vegas New Mexico while wintering for health.
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Walter Scott Ware
C. H. Ware
Collin Ford
Wesley Avenue
Young Ware
Woodward Cadets
Aug. B. Oerchtering
John P. Puertz
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Tiffin, C
Las Vegas
N. M
Katsura Cabinet Seen Facing Defeat Over Naval Bill
Tokyo reports the Katsura cabinet is near defeat over the naval and land tax bills. If the bills fail due to a coalition of parties the Diet would be dissolved and a new election held. The situation is watched with keen interest.
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Tokio
Victoria
B. C
Katsura
Sultan's Family Captured in Achin Mountains
Dec 28 reports from Batavia say the Sultan's family has been captured in the Achin mountains of Sumatra after taking refuge there, per a telegram to the Dutch Government in Brussels.
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Sultan
Brussels
Batavia
Dutch East Indies
Achin
Sumatra
Maritime Movements From Ports On December Progress
Ships Arrived and Sailed across ports including New York Havre Boulogne Antwerp Rotterdam Queenstown and Hamburg with vessels such as La Champagne Noordam Umb ria Furnessia Moltke Ivernia listed in December traffic notes.
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New York
la Champagne
Havre
Lizard
Noordam
Boulogne
Rotterdam
Vaderland
Antwerp
Queenstown
Umbria
Moville
Furnessia
Southampton
Browhead
Ivernia
Boston
Liverpool
Coasters Drowned on River Ice Near Olive Street
In St. Louis on December 23 Mary Galleano aged 15 and Ange Cafferata aged 17 fell through ice while coasting along the river levee opposite Olive Street and drowned. Theresa Logo Marsino aged 14 was rescued. Mary Galleano’s body had not been recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Olive Street
Mary Galleano
Ange Cafferata
Theresa Logo Marsino
Mexico appoints Federico Gamboa to Washington post
A Mexico special states Federico Gamboa will depart soon to take the post of Secretary at the Mexican Embassy in Washington. He succeeds Godoy, who has been nominated as Minister to the Central American Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Tex
Mexico
Federico Gamboa
Washington
Godoy
Mission editor Rankin dies in Seoul Korea
A cablegram to Rev. H. H. Chester of the Southern Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions reports the death today in Seoul Korea of Rev. D. C. Rankin editor of foreign missions publications for the church. Rankin died from pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
H. Chester
Board
Foreign’ Missions of
The
Southern Presbyterian Church
Seoul
Korea
D- C. Rankin
Foreign Missions Publications of
Presbyterian Church
German-born farmer John Spiarmen dies at 62 in Cleves Township
John Spiarmen a farmer living in Cleves Township dropped dead. Coroner Schwabwa reported he was 62 and a native of Germany, having lived in the country for forty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Spiarmen
Cleves
Schwabwa
Are
Germany
Weite Bud ‘Deen
Author's Father Dies In Toronto
The notice reports the death in Toronto of L. Thom son father of Weneet Wotan rtion who wrote animal stories. The obituary mentions the deceased aged years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ontz
Thomson
Weneet Wotan Rtion
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MR. Pratt
Millcreek Valley
W. O
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Postmaster Dunn
California
Amos Dye
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Arizona
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Hamilton
Lone Star Lodge
Miami and Erie Transportation Company
Clarence von Phul
Big Four Railroad
College Hill
von Phul
Dr. King
Breaker
Distler
Colege Hill Sanitarium
Wayne Avenue M. E
E. T. Stevens
Lockland Baptist Church
F. G. Mitchell
Hartwell M. E
A. L. Burrell
Norwood
Edmond Burdsall
Winton Place
Union Church
Mascagni
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Own
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Whisky
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NEW Coke Company
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