Black revivalist spurs audience at Carlyle Avenue hall
Dr J Griffin a self styled Black Spur e en led a revival at the old Bohemia hall on Carlyle avenue for an extended mission. The packed audience heard satire on sin and preachers while testimonials and a colored woman dancer marked the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Griffin
Old Concert Hall
Bohemia
Carlyle Avenue
The
Rescue Association
Black Spureen
Dr.Griffin
Bride Prostrated Delays Cincinnati Wedding
Mrs. Elvira Sydnor Miller Slaughter, an authoress and newspaper woman, failed to arrive on the 8:45 train to Cincinnati for her planned wedding to Alvin G. Eberhart. A telegram said she could not leave Louisville until 5 PM, and a later message cited nervous prostration. The ceremony was to be at the Linton hotel with Rev. Gervaise Roughton officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvira Sydnor Miller-Slaughter
Alvin G. Eberhart
Cincinnati
Queen City
Linton Hotel
Gervaise Roughton
Louisville
Insurance official departs to take depositions in New York
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune from Columbus July 8 reports Insurance Commissioner Lemmert has gone to New York to take depositions in cases involving The Union Central Life Insurance Company of Cincinnati. He denies forming an alliance with Oil Inspector Ipps to resist suspension by Governor Harmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Columbus, CO
Insurance Missioner
Lemmert
New York
Union Central Life Insurance Company of
Cincinnati
Lemot
Ipps
Harmon
Weston Four Days Behind Schedule In Fremont Route
Edward Payson Weston the pedestrian reached Truckee California at 3 15 this morning. He planned to resume his walk later in the day and continue through the night to make up time lost in Utah and across the Nevada desert. Weston is four days behind his schedule but expects to reach San Francisco by next Tuesday, gaining two days on the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Edward Payson Weston
Truckee
Cal
Utah
Nevada Desert
Weston
San Franico
The
Bay
Vanderbilt entry takes Prix Boising in Paris race
In Paris on July 8 the Vanderbilt owned gan won the Prix Boising, while Elector failed to place in the Presto II. The Prix Mandinet went to Nash a Pillard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Martial Law Enforced in Southern Cape Breton Coalfields
Glace Bay July 8 Martial law governs the Southern Cape Breton coal fields as Dominion coal company mines operate under military protection. Six hundred Canadian permanent-force troops guard collieries with bayonets and machine guns at No 2 and No 6. Company aims to work most mines tomorrow, while UMW leaders say troops may swell their ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glace Bay
C.B
Cape Breton
Dominion Company
No. 2
No. 6
Mrs Taft Improves at Summer Residence
Mrs Taft wife of the president has shown marked improvement in health after four days at the Beverly Massachusetts summer white house. Dr Delaney her physician says the cool invigorating weather and relief from Washington heat have benefited her condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Mass
Cincinnati Man Elected by Orphans Association
The Association of Ex-Pupils of the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home in Xenia elects officers led by President Fred Benjamin of Cincinnati and First Vice President Nona Warden of North Robison. They back a plan by Mrs. Alice Nelson of Columbus to petition the legislature to change the home’s status from charitable to educational. At last night’s banquet 400 attendees heard remarks from George S. Long, Walter S. McKinney, and A. P. Sandles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Xenia
Ohio Soldiers and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home
Fred Benjamin
Cincinnati
Nona Warden
North Robison
Frank Betts
Indianapolis
James Augustus
Springfield
Olga Phillips
Jerry City
Fred Wooley
Alice Nelson
Columbus
Association
George S. Long
Harmon
Walter 8. McKinney
Colummbus Board of Trade
A. P. Sandles
State Board of Agriculture
Power From Sun Inventors Progress And Plans
New York July. Ericsson envisioned a concave mirror to heat a steam engine but rotating mirrors proved impractical. Inventors seek storing sun heat with a glass covered water tank to smooth daytime fluctuations and use heat when abundant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
New York
Ericsson
Jodge Continues Brio Man Case In Brookville Court
A. B. Lorton alias B F Stout of Waoneta Ohio was arrested in his home town on charges related to verdant goods to Charles Brookville Indiana. Case continued to July 13 after a police court appearance with Lorton out on bail. A defendant David Smith implicated in the case was ordered held as the matter moved beyond police jurisdiction. Detective Schaefer failed to locate Henry Barnes a wealthy farmer traced to Connersville Indiana. Attorney Fant of Brookville claims Kaiser alleges a former county commissioner and township trustee near Brookville timed the scheme.
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A. B. Lorton
B. F. Stout
Waoneta
Bell
Charles
Brookville
Ind
Lorton
David Smith
Hunt
Schaefer
Oxford
Henry Barnes
Connersville
iInd
Fant
Kaiser
Retired nurseryman John Ringold dies at 82 in Glendale
John Ringold a retired nurseryman aged 82 died yesterday at 5 15 pm from old age. Born in Holland he immigrated in 1868 living first in New York and later Glendale. He married Martha McMuller of Belfast Ireland in 1857 and eight of nine children survive. Funeral Saturday at 3 pm from daughter Mrs H B Cartens home 4432 Hamilton Ave with Rev Louis R Lee officiating. Interment at Spring Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ringold
Holland
New York
Glendale
Martha McMuller
Belfast
Ireland
H. B. Cartens
George R. Curtis
J. H. Ringold
Ringold
William EB. Ringold
Elizabeth Ringold
Nattie Ringold
Hamilton Avenue
Northside
Weighing Bureau Rules To Be Revised In July Meeting
The weighing bureau rules will be revised at the Chamber of Commerce July meeting this afternoon. August Ferger, committee chair, will submit recommendations for changes to improve effectiveness. The bureau, organized in 1906, weighs and inspects for Cincinnati hay and grain merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
August Ferger
Cincinnati
Poverty Stricken Offer To Sell Baby In New York
In New York on July 8 Harry Beach, 23, unemployed, and his wife offered their two weeks old baby for sale for 500 dollars cash. They said keeping the child would inflict hardship and that selling him would give him a good home and bring prosperity to themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry Beach
Beach
Bristol Wet Win in Local Option Vote
In Bristol Virginia Tennessee area a narrow 32 vote margin out of 340 ballots gave the antiprohibitionists a local option victory. After a fervent campaign saloons and wholesale houses are planned for the immediate area and nearby prohibition states. The wets hope this win slows Virginia's statewide prohibition push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Tennessee
Petersburg
Virginia
Woman Faces Charges Over Cincinnati Cutting Case
Mary McClelland of North Bend Ohio swore to a warrant charging Gabriella Jackson of Cincinnati with cutting to kill in a Jover's quarrel that left Mary McClelland with slight injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McClelland
North Bend
Gabriella Jackson
Cincinnati
Girl Gives Her Life to Save Brother From Fire
Fourteen year old Annie Pyecroft died of burns after rescuing her two year old brother Ed from a fire in their home. Parents awoke to screams and found Annie on the stairs with a chair and candlestick burnt through. After treatment she told her mother I have saved little Ed, but I am burned myself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
London
Annie Pyecroft
Mamma
Couple to wed with mayor as host in O Fallon neighborhood
The daughter of Mayor Cassidy and a businessman named Kehoe will be married with officiating clergyman and a formal reception at the Cassidy residence on O Fallon avenue. After a mountain trip to Tennessee the couple plans to live in Martinique flats Dayton Ky. The bride to be is noted as an accomplished musician and society favorite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kehoe
Cassidy
O’fallon Avenue
Tennessee
Martinique Flats
Dayton
Newport Council Reevaluates Gas Franchise Ordinance
The Newport general council debated the Union Light Heat and Power proposal for a natural gas franchise. Members demanded a copy of the ordinance and proposed amendments align the measure with Covington’s rules. The company signaled it will not rush and Newport likely won’t receive gas soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport General Council
Union Light Heat and Power Company
Newport
Berry
Mession
McMurrer
Martin
Covington
Cincinnati
Dayton Tailor Found Dead Near Tracks By Carbolic Acid
Joseph Ketterer a 42 year old Dayton tailor was found dead near the Co Atlantic Ohio railroad tracks at Benham street with a carbolic acid bottle beside him. Relatives say business reverses and debt worries may have driven the death by his own action despite no prior signs of despondency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ketterer
Fifth Avenue
Dayton
Benham Street
Ketterer
Digby
Third and
Clark Streets
Newport Court Grants Injunction On Seventh Street Dump
Campbell County courts issue a restraining order stopping city garbage dumping near the Seventh street east terminal. Dump refuse must be covered with a foot of dirt. Separately McIntosh seeks a new trial after a prior conviction for obtaining money under false pretenses. Salem: no, the article covers Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Megerle
Seventh Street
Linden Avenue
Newport
Yungblut
Judson Shuey
George Hamburg
Charles McIntosh
Trades Union Journal
McIntosh
Charles Muller
Fifth and
Isabella Streets
Wiedemann Brewing Company
Georgia Tedrow
George O. Tedrow
Newport Marriage Licenses Revealed Names
Marcus Willford and Maud Bradshaw listed for license. Harry Ha y and Anna Reynolds also named in the Newport marriage notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Willford
Maud Bradshaw
Harry
Anna Reynolds
Newport Real Estate Notes From Local Market
Market brief notes activity in Newport showing listings and sales trends. Local agents Marcus on and Heatle report steady interest, with Jo and Tot in discussions on property pricing and neighborhood demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus On and
Heatle
Democrats Push Newport Meeting to Force State Ticket
Democratic factions in Campbell County threaten to compel a county and judicial committee meeting after Newport leaders fail to call a session. The Jackson club of Dayton Ky supports Mayor John Kruechten for sheriff and demands a primary, with Bellevue and other out precincts backing action. Tensions rise as calls for a meeting to name the ticket grow louder and delays spark potential state central committee appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Jackson Club
Dayton
Campbell County
John Kruechten
State Central Committee
Bellevue
Reuscher
Trevor
Judicial Committee
Farmer Kills Himself With Shotgun Near Newport
William Biermann a 30 year old farmer of Poole Creek near the Licking Pike Newport died by self inflicted gunshot wound apparently with his toe on a despondent day Coroner Digby reported a history of mental aberration and troubling memories of his grandfather who killed himself on the same farm about a year earlier Biermann is survived by his wife and two young children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Katzendorfer
William Biermann
Poole Creek
Licking Pike
Newport
Dighby
Digby
Speers Hospital
Piermann
Hill 15 contract vetoed by Newport council
Newport water works faced a sharp council reaction as a resolution by Member Kelleher rejected J W Hill of Cincinnati for civil engineer to oversee a $35000 waterworks upgrade. The council budget and charter requirements were cited, and the vote to reject was unanimous. The meeting also moved to redo bids for Fifth street paving and awarded street repairs, with sewer bond authorization and new bids for stray dog catching to be sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport Waterworks Commissioners
Board of Council
Kelleher
J. W. Hill
Cincinnati
Engineer Hill
Fifth Street
Monmouth
Columbia Streets
Barber Asphalt Company
German Street
Sixth
Joseph Collopy
Andrew Brown Company
Joe Deller
Funeral services for Rev F W Rodenberg in Alexandria
The funeral for Rev F W Rodenberg pastor of the Lutheran church in Alexandria who died at his home last Tuesday will be held today at 11 o clock with services in the church conducted by Rev F Knapp Newport St John s German church and Rev Martin of Alexandria Also in Newport News notes Leslie Fisher taken in custody at his father s request for incorrigibility was arraigned before Juvenile Judge Moore and sentenced to the storm School in Greendale Ky for two years Gussie Drout a youth arrested by Detective Morton for stealing a watch and jewelry from Robert Hilbert s home was sent to the reform school for four years City Clerk Davis issued building permits to Lahner for six room dwelling at Twelfth and Patterson and one on Phornton street costing 2000 each A permit was also issued to R Herman for a seven room dwelling on avenue costing 8000 While in a friendly wrestling match with
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Rodenberg
Luthéran Church In
Alexandria
F. Knapp
Newport St. John’s
Rev
Martin of
Leslie Fisher
Moore
Storm School
Greendale
Gussie
Drout
Morton
Robert
Hilbert
Reform School
Davis
Lahner
Twelfth
Patterson Streets
Phornton Street
R. Herman
Avenue
Newport News in Brief Highlighting Local Officers and Visits
Patrolman Henry Venard, once long bedridden, has recovered and returned to duty. Arthur Wahie, Newport youth, jailed on suspicion of defrauding Bauman Clark grocery funds. Charles Wiedemann and his wife end Europe tour, visiting Egypt and the Holy Land before returning to Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Venard
Newport
East Second Street
Bauman & Clark
Bellevue
Arthur Wahie
Sheeran
Feetrig
Wahie
Charles Wiedemann
Wiedemann Brewing Company
Europe
Egypt
Holy Land
Bellevue to Newport Viaduct Proposal Advances
Bellevue council approved a 7 percent grade on Lafayette avenue from Retreat to Grandview to start a Bellevue Newport viaduct project. City Engineer Hornung estimated city improvements at 50000 dollars with brick paving on Fairfield Avenue and culvert and sewer work. Total project cost around 96000 dollars with property owners paying 42000 and the Ohio Southern Consolidated Company 11122. To proceed, an agreement granting a parcel for streets was requested from H C Spinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Newport
Lafayette Avenue
Retreat
Grandview Street
H. C. Spinks
Hornung
Fairfield Avenue
Taylor Creek
8S. C. and C. Company
Poodle at Fall Lecture Sets Action on Rails at Bellevue
After lengthy discussion, officials decided to take no action on the proposed preposition and etepe plan for the car company. The letter to notify Bellevue of new rails by the first week of gust was decrdéé and halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Recovered Rig From Theft Tied to Local Bank Case
A horse and runabout stolen from William White were found at a Brent area farm near Covington. Henry Meyer reported a man stayed Tuesday night, claimed to be a detective on a bank robbery, and left promising to call. White identified the outfit after reading The Commercial account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William White
Fort Thomas
Henry Meyer
Brent
Meyer
Covington
Burglars Foiled After Break-In At Keslar Home
Early yesterday morning neighbors in Newport notice burglars tampering with the Keslar residence on a fashionable avenue. Mrs Keslar woke her husband as the intruders pried a rear window. Police and residents chased the suspects who fled without taking valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avenue
Newport
Audi C. A
Covington Orders New Water Mains Laid
Water consumption in Covington rose to a daily average of 3 687 634 gallons with June use nearly matching pumped 79 160 000 pumped and 79 129 000 consumed Mains to be laid in Nineteenth street Maryland avenue Delmar avenue and Oakland area Water rent collections for June totaled 7 399 84 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Hee
Well
Nineteenth Street
Denver
Eastern Avenue
Maryland Avenue
Eighteenth Street
Delmar Avenue
Oakland
Glenway
Twentieth
Glenway Avenue
Covington Teachers Institute Opens September Seventh
The Covington Teachers Institute will begin September 7 with expected full attendance from area educators. Principal speakers include Prof. M W O Shea of Wisconsin and President Lincoln Holley of Stetson University Deland Florida. Newport and Campbell County teachers join Covington for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Teachers’ Institute
M. W. O'Shea
University of Wisconsin
Lincoln Holley
Stetson University
Deland, Fla
Newport
Campbell County
Holman School Reaches Capacity With 150 Pupils
The Holman school building reached its enrollment limit yesterday with 150 students led by Principal Collins. Teachers were stretched as Latonia and Bellevue applicants were rejected to keep class sizes manageable. Superintendent Sluss refused to admit more students to maintain instruction quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holman School
Collins
Latonia
Bellevue
Sluss
Wyman sues for divorce in Kenton circuit court
Carolina Wyman, through attorney R G Williams, files for divorce from husband W E A Wyman, meat and milk inspector. The couple married in 1899 in Waukesha Wisconsin and have lived in Covington for four years. they have been separated since last May. In a separate matter Ollie Mardis was granted an absolute divorce from H W Mardis by Judge Shaw and restored to her maiden name Ollie Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Williams
Carolina Wyman
Kenton
W. E. A. Wyman
Board of Health
Waukesha
Wis
Covington
Ollie Mardis
W. Mardis
Shaw
Olli Stevens
Covington Real Estate Transfers and Tax Actions
Real estate transfers include August Von Wahide to George Huser on Willard street and Highland Park lots, Emma Whittaker to Catharine Gast on Greenup street, and multiple lots in South Brae and Erlanger. Listings note tax sales and auditor involvement with parcels in Woodside, Bill Glate Auditory, and related subdivisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August von Wahide
George Huser
Willard Street
Highland Park Land Co
John H. Loebker
Oak Street
Emma
Whittaker
Catharine Gast
Greenup
Joseph Walser
Wilhelm
Woodside
Iton
Bill- Glate
P. James
W. R. Terrill
Brae Pans Leah State Auditor
F. P. Jte Oeman
Erlanger
Covington Marriage Licenses Issued Yesterday
A list shows licenses granted in Covington with names and residences including Carl Newman and Gertrude Rutledge from Tamae and Akron areas. Others include Stella Dickerson Zanesville and Arthur Redd with Maude Williams, both Covington residents. Ohio applicants swore they were of age and free of impediments. the colored Covington couple’s consent was vouched for by the girl’s grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Newman
Tamae
Gertrude Rutledge
Li Carr
Dalley
Norwich
Stella Dickerson
Zanesville
Arthur Redd
Ornaceae
Maude Williams
Covington
Ohio
Police Judge F Kelly Fined For Abuse Charge
Before Police Judge Carlton, F Kelly was fined five dollars and costs on the charge of abusing his neighbor Mrs Irwin, who caused his arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton
F. Kelly
Irwin
Objections Rise Over Latonia Annexation Scheme
Mayor Earle and Latonia officials plan to attend Covington City Council to challenge an expert accountant report on Latonia's indebtedness and tax outlook. They claim bonds and floating debt are overstated and seek allowances for anticipated property value increases benefiting Covington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle
Covington
Letonia
Latonia
Febner
Covington News Notes Highlights Local Incidents
Local records report the Kennedy estate inheritance deduction under Kentucky law and a $500 levy as required. Obituaries include William H. Call, 42, found dead at his nephew’s home. Captain James P. Thompson, 70, hospitalized. Miranda Evelyn Jackson, 45, arraigned for lunacy. The German Pioneer Society welcomes new members Henry Nieberg and Henry Mann and plans a festival. parish events feature St. John’s Episcopal Church fete and a Fourth of July shooting incident involving Joe Ernst. Covington board approves a seven member council, defers a coffee house license on East Fifth Street amid protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smigo
Kentucky
Winfield S. Kennedy
Ane
Stephens
Kennedy
Crucible Steel Co
America
William H. Call
D Metz
Madison Avenue
Tarvin
James P. Thompson
Mra. G. Brenkman
Russell Street
Miranda Evelyn
Isburg
St. John’s Episcopal
Joe Hrnst
Charles Turner
Tur
Ernst
Pieck
Covington Board of Alder
East Fifth Street
Captain's Slayer Seeks Own Death at Des Moines Fort
Lisle Crabtree, who killed Captain J Co Raymond at Fort Des Moines, attempted to commit suicide in his cell by leaping against the steel bars while a guard watched the corridor. He was seized and restrained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lisle Crabtree
J. Co. Raymond
Fort Des Moines
Fort
Crabtree
Rebuked by mother a girl takes own life
Evansville Indiana July 8 15 year old Otey Brown died after taking carbolic acid following a dispute with her mother over spending more than five dollars for a skirt. Neighbors say the girl reportedly clenched a handkerchief to her mouth as an ambulance arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Otey Brown
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Gotham
Union Central
Vanderbilt
Horge
Coalstrike
Taft
Orphans’ Association
Xenia Home
SUN
Jodge
Brio Man
A. B.lorton
Weighing Bureau
Girl
Brother
Kirtley “Watson
Ida Cassidy
Joseph Cassidy
Kirtley Watson Dyas
St. Anthony’s Church
Neiar
Campbell County Courts
Newport Real Estate
Farmer
William “Piérmann
Hill 15
Newport Council
Waterworks Commission
Newport News Notes
Thomas
Searich
E Covington
Institute
Kenton County Courts
Covington Real Estate
Covington News Notes
Corporal Crabtree
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