Highwaymen Rob City as Police Seek Suspects
Covington police faced a string of hold ups last night with three victims reporting robberies by highwaymen. John Evans was struck on Fourth Street and Madison Avenue. John Meyrose chased three suspects after a near miss on Eleventh Street. Henry Wollridge was robbed of 20 dollars on Suspension Bridge. A barber shop at 510 Madison Avenue was burglarized early yesterday, $20 in coins taken after breaking the door and cash drawer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
John Evans
Fourth Street
Madison Avenue
John Meyrose
Eleventh Street
Woods Alley
Suspension Bridge
Henry Wollridge
Charles Elsner
Elsner
Former City Jailer seeks restraining order against Darktown Brigade
Joe Brosmore of Covington files in Circuit Court to bar Robert Brown and seventeen troupe members from collecting on a Lexington Squire’s court judgment. He alleges no involvement with the show, which he says is owned by his son. An attachment sought against Brosmore covers about $750 in salaries. Sheriff Davidson of Kenton County is named to restrain estate levies and sale ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Brosmore
Covington
Robert Brown
Darktown Brigade
Lexington
Brosmére
Brosmore
Davidson
Kenton County
Lexington Court
City reports show 1907 finances and building permits
City Auditor W. S. Gould and Acting City Treasurer Ed Linnemann released 1907 year end figures. They show a January 1 1908 balance of 102 526 46 in all funds, with 168 building permits totaling 505 355 and higher than 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Gould
Ed Linnemann
Gould
Covington Notes and Local Moves in Brief
Elihu Kilburn of Isturel County and Charles Bullock of Whitley County released on recognizance by U S Marshal Steve Sharp after arrest in London Ky for moonshine case. Ways and Means Committee to draft apportionment ordinance, tax levy eyed at 1.67 per 100, down from 1.70. Mrs Bridget Byrne 65 dies after pneumonia. funeral at St Ann s Church. Henry Klumper 8 longtime Kenton resident dies. services pending with interment at Mother of God Cemetery. Western German Savings Bank stockholders buy the Flat Iron Building at Ninth and Main as site for new bank building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elihu Kilburn
Isturel
Charles Bullock
Whitley County
Covington
United States
Steve Sharp
London
Ways and Means
Bridget Byrne
West Covington
St. Ann's Church
Henry Klumper
Kenton County
Madison Pike
Latonia
Mother of God
Western Gérman Savings Bank
Ninth Arid Main Streets
Covington Real Estate Transfer to Gresham Building
J. W. Hawk and wife convey Lot 96 in Taylor estate Latonia to the Gresham Building and Supply Company in a real estate transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hawk
Gresham Building and Supply Company
Taylor Estate
Latonia
Campbell County Court Docket Notes and A Court Sentence
In Police Court John O Rear received a $10 fine and costs and thirty days in jail for disorderly conduct with stepdaughter Mary Mills as witness. Julius Closs named administrator of Jacob Closs estate replacing late Louisa Closs. Master Commissioner Sam Anderson approved and qualified, ex-Commissioner Deiterman transferring office keys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O’ Rear
Mary Mills
le Jacob Closs
Julius Closs
Louisa Closs
Sam Anderson
Deiterman
New Ordinance Requires Strict Safety for Dry Cleaners
Covington Aldermen passed a city ordinance requiring all dry cleaning establishments to follow strict safety precautions to prevent tire-related incidents. Violations involving gasoline naphtha or benzine incur heavy penalties. The board also approved measures to seek tuberculosis bill support and other public works measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington Bogard
Willson
Aged couple wed after long wait in Covington
John C. Preston six and Emma R. Stinemann six, both of Marietta Ohio and Cincinnati Ohio respectively, obtained a marriage license from County Clerk Yates in Covington and were married at the parsonage of Rev. Mr. Aftitch. Preston wished that others would follow their happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
John C. Preston
Marietta
Emma R. Stinemann
Cincinnati
Yates
Covington
Hale
Preston
Mr.Afitchell
Kenton Court Notes Overview of Recent Civil and Criminal Proceedings
In Kenton County Circuit Court M H Levi sues James W Parker administrator of Leonard Barnes for 750 dollars for services and seeks attachment on admin property. Elmer Harlow sues Union Light Heat and Power for damages after fingers burned touching a live wire. Kehoe and Thomas named as admins in separate county filings. John Northcutt case continued in Judge Read’s Police Court. Miller case set for trial. McNay sues Covington for damages continued to Feb 27. Harriet Crozier committed as lunatic and ordered to Lakeland Asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Levi
James W. Parker
Leonard Barnes
Elmer Harlow
Union Light, Heat and Power Company
Shaw
Harlow
Thomas Kehoe
Michael Monroe
Carrie M. Thomas
A. M. Thomas
Read
John Northcutt
Hubert Miller
Cohen Shoe
Pike Street
Funeral Rites Held for Christopher Kreidler in Dayton
Funeral services were conducted at St Francis Church with Rev Bernard Greifenkamp officiating. Interment followed at St Francis Cemetery. Bread thefts marred the day at Samuel Carr’s grocery vestry. John Kerr of 138 Fourth Avenue was to be buried at St Anthony’s in Bellevue tomorrow as brothers and sister from Winnipeg, Manitoba delayed services. Pallbearers listed include Andrew Sphroenle Frank Yeatts Harry Papy John Whit ney Thomas Fox Jr and Charles Wormwald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Kreidler
St. Francis’ Church
Yesteday
Bernard Greifenkamp
St Francis’ Cemetery
Samuel Carr
John Kerr
Fourth Avenue
St. Anthony’s Church
Bellevue
William Kerr
Mollie Allward
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canada
Andrew Sphroenle
Frank Yeatts
Harry Papy
John Whitney
Thomas Fox, Jr
Charles Wormwald
D F B Coffin Claimed by Death After Newport Life
D F B Coffin longtime Newport resident died at the family home on Linden avenue after a bout with pneumonia following grip. Retired from a Cincinnati wholesale grocery business on Pearl street three years ago he left a widow and four children. Funeral services are set at the Linden avenue residence with interment at Spring Grove Cemetery. Noah's Dove Lodge and Encampment will provide pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Coffin
Newport
Linden Avenue
Sixth
Pearl Street
Cincinnati
Spring Grove Cemetery
Noah’s Dove Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Noah's’ Dove
Junk dealers seek Salvation Army license in Newport
Newport junk dealers urged a $30 yearly license on wagons and carts for all junkers at a board meeting claiming protection and legality. The License Committee was asked to consider the proposal. The Board of Equalization report listed Newport realty values and franchises totaling about 12 million. City Engineer Morridge noted Dr Truesdale’s property encroached on city land. Claims totaling 11 thousand were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Board of Equalization
Bailie Morridge
Dr. Truesdale
Upper York Street
Jury's Work Nears Completion in Poolroom Case Inquiry
The special grand jury nears final completion after Marshal Shannon of Cote Brilliant testified about the courthouse scene on Tuesday. Police Chief Lickert, Lt Bregel, Det Morton and Lt Leany also testified regarding recent hold-ups, with alleged perpetrators now jailed. It is expected the grand jury will finish its work today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Shannon
Cote Brilliant
Shannon
Lickert
Bregel
Morton
Leany
Newport real estate transfers and lot descriptions
Real estate records show Mary Todd Tremper and W D Tremper selling to Richard Tremper and include others such as Laura Blakemore William Tremper and Hugh Tremper transferring parts of lots in Newport Public Square addition. Additional deeds list Burton M German and Sarah Elizabeth German to Henry Hoppe lot transfers in Stigtown and Bellevue area involving Elmer A Vance Mary K Vance William C Meyers and Regina Meyers with multiple lot parts in Trimpherlake and Williamson additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Todd Tremper
W. D. Tremper
Richard Tremper
Laura Blakemore
William. Tremper
Hugh Tremper
Public Square
Newport
Burton M. German
Sarah Elizabeth German
Henry Hoppe
Harris Heirs
Stig
Cictnte Nave
Ces Denegseden
Elmer A. Vance
Mary K. Vance
William C. Meyers
Trimpherlake’s
FIM Rrs Eaatks Co Tb Ces Eetdene
Regina Meyers
Williamson
Bellevue
Fleischmann and Longworth Meet Taft Backed in Ohio
Julius Fleischmann former Cincinnati mayor and Representative Longworth conferred with President Taft about Ohio politics. Fleischmann, touring from New York, emphasized Taft’s strong Ohio prospects and discussed political matters with Goebel and others in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Washington
Julius Fleischmann
Cincinnati
Longworth
Ohio
Fleischmann
New York
Taft
Capitol
Goebel
Bellevue Notes and Local Obituary Highlights
John Foster of Front street died after resisting transfer to Speers Hospital. He was 69 and had no relatives. funeral arrangements were made at Betz's in Newport. Also noted are Albert A. Schmidt funeral services at Evergreen Cemetery led by Rev. Edgar Dickerson. George E. Snyder returned from the stage with his wife Miss Bessie M. Thomas whom he wed last October 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Foster
A. Johnson
Front Street
Speers Hospital
Betz
Newport
Foster
Albert A. Schmidt
Chapel
Evergreen Cemetery
Edgar Dickerson
Blue Grass Aerie of Eagles
Balke Opera House
George E. Snyder
Bellevue
English romance ends in American wedding after fifty years
Edwin Roberts and Mrs Emma Burton of East Liverpool were secretly married in this city after a half century romance that began in England. They played together in childhood in English pottery districts. She moved to America with her parents. he followed, but she married another. After her husband died Roberts renewed his pursuit and they wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
East Liverpool
Edwin Roberts
Emma Burton
England
America
Roberts
Recruits Shift to Quarters as Deployment Nears
Forty recruits arrived yesterday from Jefferson Barracks Missouri and others from Columbus Barracks Ohio quarantine in the post gymnasium. The Fourth Infantry is set to depart February 29 for the Philippine Islands sailing from New Orleans after connecting at San Francisco. The Highland Commercial Club plans a meeting tonight in Highlands Schoolhouse to announce standing committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Barracks
Columbus Barracks
Ohio
Post
Fourth Infantry
Philippine Islands
Ludlow
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Highland Commercial Club
Highlands Schoolhouses
Newport News In Brief
Mrs. Mary Goldstein of Camp Springs Kentucky died yesterday after a brief illness. Unemployed men in Newport registered with the Employment Committee at Haymans Hall Fifth and Monmouth and will be placed in regular work shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Goldstein
Camp Springs
Newport
Hayman’s Hall
Fifth
Monmouth
Streets Openings Policy Discussion Sparks Club Request
The Committee on Streets of the Boe ings Men's Club asked the Board of Public Service for permission to attend a rules reading on street openings. Superintendent Shipley leads the reading. the board says the matter should be discussed only by directly interested parties and resists committee participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boeings Men's Club
Board of Public Service
Shipley
Newport Marriage License Names and Residences
Marriage license for Thomas G. Mooney of Troy Ohio and Mary Ruth Stewart of Dayton Ohio with residence details. The record lists the couple and their home areas for the Newport filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas G. Mooney
Troy
Mary Ruth Stewart
Dayton, O. Ae
Officers Chosen by Employers Secretaries Report
The article reviews labor troubles and remedies applied by the organization. It notes the secretary presents results and decisions made by employers and officers chosen to address workforce issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltz
Ohio
Arms for Haytian rebels seized in New York plot
Secret Service agents traced a conspiracy linked to Haitian rebels involving 2000 Remington rifles and 800000 in counterfeit Haitian money. Giordani, arrested in Brooklyn, is tied to General Firman and a plan to seize Gonaives with arms and funds. State Department moved to dismiss Charles jot in Port au Prince to avoid being tainted by rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Washington
President Nord
Haiti
Secret Service
New York
Jose M. Giordani
Santo Domingo
Cuba
Giordani
Girdani
Charles Jot
St. Marc
State Department
Furniss
Port Au Prince
United States
Wilkie
Magoon
General Firman
Firman
Revolutionary Party
Sirce
Brooklyn
Graecia
Gonaives
Oficers
Costa Rica
Angel Dennett Dies in Poverty After Fortunes in Lunchrooms
Alfred W. Dennett known as Angel Dennett died in Stockton California at 72 after a life of rapid business success and repeated investments that left him impoverished. He built a chain of restaurants from New York to San Francisco starting in 1883 and later suffered three major failures tied to missionary creditors and financial schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Stockton
Cal
Alfred W. Dennett
Angel” Dennett
Dennett
New York
Boston
San Francisco
California
Oakland
Los Angeles
Texas man cleared in Grand View murder misidentification
Nicholas Pickard of Monroe Texas was mistaken for the Wapello murder suspect of William Leets. He proved he was from Mansfield Ohio at the time, and Sherman Leets paid his fare home after the false arrest. Pickard departed Texas a free man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Muscatine
Tra
Nicholas Pickard
Monroe
Texas
William .Pickard
Wapello
William Leets
Grand View
Pickard
Mansfield
Ohio
Sherman Leets
Leets
Teen girl’s room intruder found hiding under bed
Miss Ellen Friedlander 17 awakens to a man in her room. Brother Frank drags out the intruder and police arrive to take Sylvester Reed 16 of 1511 Central avenue into Juvenile Court custody on delinquency charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Friedlander
Central Avenue
Frank
Miss Friedlander
Sylvester Reed
Luna Natural Gas Burner Endorsed In Cincinnati Ad
An advertisement from the Union Gas and Electric Co promotes the Luna Natural Gas Burner saying it provides perfect cooking results since November 1907 and saves coal-range users money. It lists salesrooms at Fourth and Plum Streets and Walnut Hills address for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Union Gas and Electric Co
German charity ball replaced by dance for Balmann Widows' Home
Social notes report the German charity ball will not be held this year. A dance and euchre tournament are planned for Saturday February 15 at Avondale Golf Club to benefit Balmann Widows' Home. Mrs. George Koehler and Mrs. Frank Ballmann oversee arrangements, aiming for a signal success. Mrs. James T. Whittaker hosted the Episcopal Church Women’s Auxiliary in Clifton with Rev. Albert J. Nast speaking on Mexico and its climate, fruits, flowers, and people. The auxiliary supports a scholarship at Mrs. Hooper's School for American girls in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avondale Golf Club
Balmann
George Koehler
Frank Ballmann
James T. Whittaker
Clifton
Woman's Auxiliary
Episcopal Churches
Ohio
Albert J. Nast
Mexico
Hooper
Local residents plan winter departures for cruises and visits
East Walnut Hills residents and relatives plan trips this winter with several sailing to Bermuda or Florida, including C D Kinney and two daughters Kathleen and Jeannette leaving for a Bermuda cruise. Mrs S Major Newburgh and daughter Louise depart for Florida. others go to New York Pasadena Chicago Springfield and St Louis for short visits or longer stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Kinney
East Walnut Hills
Kathleen
Jeannette
New York
Bermuda Islands
E. Kaufman
Charles Adler
Florida
D M. Hyman
Pasadena
Cal
D. B. Meacham
Edith Meacham
Reading Road
Avondale
B. M. Allison
Burton Avenue
F. P. Eaton
St. Louis
John J. Ryan
East McMillan Street
New Orleans
Joseph Salmon
Portsmouth
Clifford Martin
Beecher Avenue
Walnut Hills
John McReynolds
Ft. Smith
Ark
Gruen
Clifton
Social Roundup in Covington Guests and Gatherings
Mr J C Stevens and daughter Helen from Richmond visit Covington and attend events marked by hospitality. Miss Janet Conner returns from Jackson Michigan after visiting Miss Morris in Newport. Clementine Buchanan of Ft Thomas slowly improves after illness with several social mentions throughout Covington and Newport society circles. Dr Will McVean and sister Lydia sail to Manila via San Francisco for a two year stay. Mrs Mamie Crawford of Alderson hosts relatives in Covington as other locals attend card parties and dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Stevens
Helen
Richmond
Covington
Louise Simrall
Paul Stevens
Harry Percival
Florida
Staughton
Middletown
Warren Carrick
Helen Abbott
Georgetown
Linton
Mary Coombs
Herbert Jackson
Sarah Root Jackson
Mary Elizabeth Criegler
Christian Criegler
Mary Crail
Margaret Morgan
Mary Louise Cassidy
Lillian Tracy
Sarah Jackson
Janet Conner
Jackeson, Mich
Helen Morris
Newport
Clementine Buchanan
Ft. Thomas
Will McVean
Lydia
San Francisco
Cal
Manila
Mamie Crawford
Alderson
W. Va
Jennie Hanks
Edward Withers
Henderson
Mattie ‘Bruce Reynolds
Kerns Worthington
Louis DeBus
W. H. Bigler
Caroline Schott
Harrison, O
Bigler
Hamilton County Representative Hurt at State House
Representative C. A. Burckhardt of Hamilton County fell on the steps of the State House after the session in Columbus and suffered severe bruises to his back. Officials say no internal injuries are expected and he may resume duties in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
C. A. Burckhardt
Hamilton County
State House
Capitol
Four Firemen Killed as Walls Collapse in Baltimore Blaze
A midnight fire at J Regester & Sons in Baltimore caused the north walls to collapse fanning the blaze through Holliday and Saratoga streets. Four firemen died beneath the wreckage including Lt Frederick Harmon and Chief George Horton, with fifteen injured and extensive damage to nearby structures. officials fear further deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Commercial Tribune
Baltimore
J. Regester & Sons
Holliday
Saratoga
Saratoga Street
George Horton
E. B. Read & Son Company
Frederick Harmon
James Barrack
August Schriver
John Steed
No. 3 Engine Company
Horton
Nineteen Women Hoboes Board Freight Toward Denver
Millard Nebraska January 23 nineteen women who had lost jobs boarded a Union Pacific freight train in Omaha to ride to Denver. They hid in box cars and resisted trainmen when asked to alight. After a noisy confrontation the crew forced the hoboes off as the train prepared to depart. The women then began walking back toward Omaha promising to continue their bid for Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Millard
Neb
Union Pacific
Omaha
Denver
Culberson backs Trinity River canal plan for Ft Worth
Senator Charles A. Culberson, minority leader in the Senate, pledges support in a letter to Ft Worth lawyer C R Bowlin for deepening the Trinity River as a canal between Dallas and Fort Worth. The message responds to Bowlin’s offer regarding the Trinity canal movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Culberson
Trinity River
Commercial Tribune
FT. Worth
Tex
Dallas
Charles A. Culberson
Senate
C. R. Bowlin
Culberson
Fetter
Offe
Bowlin
Trinity
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Covington and Newport
Covington Notes
sMarietta
Emmi
Stineman
William H. Heileman
Freda C. Sahr
Hebron, Ky
Elmer Dickinson
Ind
Nellie Taylor
George W. Powers
Gate City
Gertrude M
Blackwood
Wright
Lia Foster
Springfield
Lewis J. Miller
Socialvibe
Tella May Bates
Socialville
Covington Real Estate
Campbell County Courts
Sanitary Guard
City Health Board
Committee On Health and
City Solicitor
Superintendent of Public Works
Committee On Workhouse and Jail
Kenton Court Notes
Dayton
Great Divide
Want Salvation Army
Newport Real Estate
Lees Roosevelt
Newport News
B. OF
P. S
Business Men’s Club
Haytian
Revolutionists
Employers’ Association of Cincinnati
Business Men's Club
Joseph S. Neave
William Lodge
Samuel Bailey
H. C. Yeiser
J. M. Crawford
J. C. Hobart
C. J. Krehbiel
William Gilbert
E. P. Harrison
F. Dana
M. B. Farren
H. J. Suydam
A. W. Williamson
H. H. Meyer
M. E. Moch
R. R. Reynolds
P. P. Hunter
Charles F. Waltz
James A. Emery
Citizens’ Industrial Association
Mr. Emery
American Federation of Labor
Congress
C. Meriam & Co
Consignee
Millikin
Madison
George Taylor
Nat Lewis
West Liberty Street
Luna
Union Gas, and Electric Co
James Evans
Chapel St
Social and Personal
Kentucky Society
Burckhardt
Row
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!