Mme Butterfly to Open Chester Parks Season with English Opera Co
Seats go on sale at Smith and Nixon's morning for Mme Butterfly from the English Opera Company at Chester parks. The Cincinnati cast includes Adelaide Norwood and Louie Collier alternating as Butterfly with a strong chorus and orchestra. The production opens Sunday at 8 p.m. amid unique summer stock pricing and rights held by Max Faetkenheuer. The tour promises varied acts from the Lafayette Lamont troupe to jugglers and pantomists, with weekly changes in dancing music on the steamers.
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Mme. Butterfly
Smith & ‘Nixon
Chester Parks
Cincinnati
Adelaide Norwood
Chester
Louie Collier
Miss Norwood
Butterfly
Myrtle Thornburg
Ellen James
Ottley Cranston
Henry Taylor
Arthur Deane
Thomas J. Conkey
Gustave Ronfort
Max Faetkenheuer
America
Ponpore
Lafayette-Lamont
Karalfo Brothers
Pero and
Wilson
Athletic Hills
Hays and Hays
Grand Casino Announces Next Week’s Change of Programme
The Casino company previews a pleasing change for the Grand patrons next week. Featured acts include The Four Venetian Street Musicians, Miss Helen Linder the Lilliputian, Riley and Ahren with clog dancing, and Hillis Burge in illustrated songs. Three new motion pictures will accompany the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Linder
Lilliputian
Riley
Ahren
Hillis Burge
No More Season Books Declared For Chester Park
Chester Park manager Martin announces the season books are exhausted and no further copies will be issued under any circumstances. The move affects the free list and ends the ongoing distribution.
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Chester Park
Martin
Rinaldo Headlining Chester Vaudeville Next Week
Chester plans a free vaudeville bill headed by Rinaldo the wandering violinist who recently headlined at Chicago venues. Harvey and Lee present out of the ordinary Hebrew parody acts, The Three DeMonicos promise a thrilling novelty, and Johnnie Le Clair offers graceful juggling. The Indian village moves to larger quarters, lacrosse games, and expanded exhibitions are eyed as crowds fill the beach mornings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Rinaldo
American Music Hall
William Morris
Chicago
Harvey and Lee
DeMonicos
Seven Silver Circles
Johnnie le Clair
Mumm
Winnebagos
Lagoon's Opening Promises New Attractions and Shows
Lagoon opens for the summer season on Sunday June 6 with new features including the Wanderer captive gas balloon the Automobile Scenic Railway a $30000 investment and the Theater Unique marionette shows. The Broadway Musical Comedy company led by manager Weaver premieres Nat Goodwin's The Skating Rink with elaborate costumes and effects. Special car service boosts access and free admission for babies and children until 6 pm will apply on Sundays and holidays.
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Automobile Scenic Railway
New York
Weaver
Nat Goodwin
New Robinson Presents A Night Of Comic Acts
A lively program titled Ding 6% WH1 the Woods Kilduff and company headlines a nonsensical sketch The Hit of My Life. Harvey Guy and company open with a light act. The Pepper twins Carl Verde and Albert Ertz offer musical numbers and songs. Three feature films complete the bill.
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Robinson
Ding
the Woods
Kilduff and Company
Harvey Guy
Coney's New Theater Bill
Patrons at Coney Island enjoy a vaudeville bill led by Lewis and Hart renowned for plantation melodies. Rainy evenings draw crowds to hear old songs like Old Black Joe and Take Me Back to Ole Virginia. The singers depart Saturday as a new vaudeville offering replaces them.
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Coney’s
Coney Island
Lewis and Hart
Virginia
Notice to Contractors Hamilton County Ohio bidding details
Notice from the Office of the Commissioners of Hamilton County Cincinnati Ohio dated May 13 190 requesting shared proposals be received by the Board of County Commissioners by Friday at 12 o clock for county work including paving and fencing projects with required bond of 500 dollars and sureties. The notice states bids may be rejected and emphasizes adherence to filings on file with the Board.
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Hamilton County
Cincinnati
Ohio
Board of County Commissioners
Iowa
Eety Commissioners
Rae
Hamilton Coety Commissi Tanley
FF Clerk
John Weber extends engagement at the Zoological Garden
John Weber remains at the Zoological Garden for a third week pleasing fans of his programs. The vocal quartet and instrumental soloists perform new numbers as Friday becomes school day with many public schools represented. Special cars will ensure child safety. Saturday night may repeat the fireworks, popular on Monday. June 12 the Epworth League will perform at the garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Weber
Zoological Garden
Zoo
Epworth League
Promoting River Rides On Cincinnati's Scenic Byways
The Coney Island company markets Cincinnati’s water experiences to visitors. Commodore Brooks and A F Maish promote the Queen city’s sights to attract sight-seers, highlighting electric lights atop hills Eden Park tower and electric illumination across the city. The nightly scenic promotion boosts Coney boat business with daily passenger trade.
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Cincinnati
Eden Park
Kentucky
Leo Slezak Shines in Othello at Covent Garden
London reports Leo Slezak the Vienna opera tenor gave a masterful Othello performance at Covent Garden and is hailed as a worthy Tamagno successor. Mme Edvina, a Canadian, as Desde mona also scored a great success.
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London
Leo Slezak
Vienna Opera
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Convent Garden
Tamagno
Mme
Edvina
Cecil Edwarges
Desdemona
Refuse To Pay Brooking Fees Opens Open Door Movement
A Western Theater Managers' association committee led by president Charles Kindt left Chicago for New York to inform Abraham Erlanger they will refuse booking fees for attractions. J J Schubert says independent movement unites managers and will widen playhouse opportunities boosting playwrights actors and musicians.
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Chicago
Western Theater Managers’ Association
Charles Kindt
New York
Abraham Erlanger
J. J. Schubert
Independents
Shhubert
Ohio Visitor Robbed After Leaving Saloon
Audin Smith of Athens was found dazed in Hatters alley near Elm Street yesterday morning. He had been robbed of $20 and a diamond stick pin worth $150 after being seen leaving Jaffer's saloon with two colored men. Detectives arrested John Reden, 25, of 418 John Street on suspicion.
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Audin Smith
Cemetery Street
Athens
Hatters Alley
Elm Street
Smith
Jaffer
Longworth
Elm Streets
Reed
Hall
John Reden
John Street
Neighborhood Rumor of Kidnapping Sparks City Alarm
A rumor that five year old Leo Braden was kidnapped caused a large stir around Broadway and Second Street. A boy reported a man in a buggy lured him with candy near Fourth and Broadway. Police searched the area, but Leo was found safe in a neighbor’s yard. investigation found no kidnapping.
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Broadway
Second Street
Leo Braden
Leo
Fourth and Broadway
Second District
Explosion Disturbs Fire Crew During Sewer Work
Workmen digging a sewer on Fairview Avenue near Southern Avenue yesterday morning struck a rock ledge. A dynamite blast knocked fire box No. 662 from its pole and set off an alarm, but firemen later learned the disturbance was unnecessary after a long run over the hilltops.
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Fairview ,Avenue
Southern Avenue
Permit Refused Preacher Faces Corner Clash
Vice Mayor Galvin refused to allow Rev. Philip Levirison to preach again at the Clinton street and Central avenue corner. He said the preacher’s presence could precipitate another riot in the neighborhood amid strong local opposition.
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Galvin
Philip Levirison
Clinton Street
Central Avenue
Ohio couple quietly wed in Cincinnati parlor ceremony
Estella B Suffon and Baward Rogers both of Peebles Ohio came to Cincinnati and were quietly married yesterday in the Palace hotel parlor by Rev Miller a Methodist minister also of Peebles. They had secured a license from Judge Frank W Kendall of Adams county and were accompanied by a parent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estella B. Suffon
Baward Rogers
Peebles
Cincinnati
Palace Hotel
Miller
Frank W Kendall
Adams County
Delegates Hear Advertising Debate at Funeral Directors Meet
At the Linton hotel in Covington nearly 1,000 delegates gathered as Acting Mayor John W. Galvin welcomed visitors. The conference featured talks by Dr. F L. Watkins on burial permits and by Edmond A. Townley on advertising, with objections raised by George Wickens to funeral business advertising. Officers were to be elected today with Joe Gilligan touted for the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickens
Edmond A. Townley
Frank Presbrey ‘Company
General Advertisers
New York
Mr. Townley
Townley
Joe Gilligan
Kentucky Funeral Directors Hold Ninth Annual Session in Covington
Delegates of the Funeral Directors association of Kentucky gathered at Covington library auditorium for the ninth annual session. President R L Johnson opened the meeting with Rev J I Blackburn giving invocation and Mayor John J Craig delivering welcomes. Health Officer Dr W W Rapshaw spoke on funeral directors and health departments, County Attorney Frank Tracy on professional ethics, followed by adjournment. Afternoon tours included Ohio undertakers in Cincinnati and a Kentucky hills car ride. evening events at Ludlow Lagoon.
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Linton
B. G. Jones
Columbus
F. M. Barnhart
Kentucky Association
George Billow
Akron
R. H.elliston
Williamstown
Watkins
Kentucky Funeral Directors Ls
Covington
Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky
Covington Lbrary
R.L Johnson
J.I. Blackburn
First Presbyterian Church
John J.craig
Ww. Rapshaw
Tax Assessment Sets Values for Ohio Traction Camp Property
County auditors yesterday fixed the assessment at 8500 for main building and 9000 for house and machinery and 900 for stock. In Butler County the assessment was set at 1800 per pane.
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Ohio Traction
Butler
Yeggs Loot Newport Post Office In Early Morning Raid
Five men attempted to blow open two vaults at Newport post office using nitroglycerin and an electric drill. They escaped under cover of street noise, leaving minimal damage and about $100 loss. Postmaster and inspectors investigated. no further loot found.
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Newport
Eighth Street
Washington Avenue
Thomas Burrs
Burrs
Meyer
Post Office
Soransen
Cincinnati
Postoffice
Edward Knoepfle
Berry
Jimmy
Governor Willison and Cox to Attend Newport Encampment
Spanish War Veterans announce the annual state encampment in Newport on July 2 to 4 with Lt. Governor Cox and Governor Willison confirmed to attend. Willison will review the July 3 parade and join morning sessions. Russell B. Harrison and other notable figures from Ohio Indiana and Kentucky will participate.
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Newport
Cox
Willison
Willson
Russell B. Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
SONS OF BERRY SIMPSON ARE RELEASED ON BOND
Berry Simpson held in Newport jail for murder of Deputy U S Marshal Mullen in the Stearns Kentucky miners riot saw his sons Harvey and Jess released on bond. The brothers had been held since December charged with complicity and were bound in 3000 each then freed to await a special term of the federal court in Richmond.
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Berry Simpson
Newport
U. S
Mullen
Stearns
Harvey
Jess
Simpson
Covington
Richmond
Freeman Found After Newport Disappearance
Cornelius Freeman of Newport was located by Patrolman Hundemer and Ray on Baratéga Street near Tenth after a missing persons report from Saturday night. He appeared distressed and disoriented, with a troubled mind since the earlier family tragedy involving his brother two weeks prior.
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Cornelius Freeman
Dayton Street
Newport
Newport News Obituary and Local Notices
Patrick Pryor father of Patrolman Charles Pryor and a prominent Newport resident died at 68 after illness at 123 York Street. Funeral Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church with burial at St. Stephen's Cemetery. Survived by five children: Charles, Robert, Joseph, May, and Elizabeth. Knights of Columbus members attended a Louisville meeting. York Street Congregational Church Young Men's Club prepares first anniversary banquet and Sunday school auditorium event.
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Patrick Pryor
Charle Pryor
Newport
York . Street
Tong
Charles
Robert
Joseph
May
Elizabeth
Immaculate Conception
Ehurch
St. Stephen's Cemetery
Joseph Reardon
John Hetiver
Edward Robinson
Louis
Gehring
Julius
Kramer
Louisville
Knights of Columbus
Young Men’s Club
York Street Congregational Church
Ini
Supe Day School
Campbell County Court Hearings Resolve Arson Case
Clifford Johnson of Pike Street Cincinnati was arraigned in County Judge Moore's court after last week’s arrest for attempted arson. Judge Moore discharged the case for lack of sufficient evidence to bind him over to the grand jury. Circuit Judge Tungblut selected 24 jurors for the term’s grand jury next Monday as the panel will review numerous investigations including murders and other matters.
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Clifford Johnson
Pike Street
Cincinnati
Moore
Moore Peo
Tungblut
Circuit Court
Yestetasy
Teddy the pony saves man as it springs through stall run
In Covington a pony named Teddy lunged through a runway jump and cleared O Hara who was struck and knocked down by the horse. O Hara escaped serious injury besides a cut above the eye. Teddy becomes the favorite among Sixth Street house crew. Judge Stephens moved the case to June 16 and released BMF. Mirek Herman Zumdieck, 42, died at 122 East Holbimt yesterday. funeral services to be held at St Josephs church tomorrow.
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Marahyse
Sam
O'Hara
Teddy
Siiiger
Sixth Street
Pease
Stephens
BMF
Mirek Herman Zumdieck
East Holbimt
Petumonia
St. Josephs Church
Memorial Services For Jefferson Davis And Bayles In Masonic Temple
A ceremony at the Masonic temple at Fourth and Scott honors Jefferson Davis and David Brainerd Bayles under Aston and EB M Bruce Chapters UDC. Dr. Alan Ranshaw delivers the address due to Rev E O Guerrant’s illness. Other participants include Rev E H Dickerson Mrs Carrie Spilman Collard Rev J R Savage Prof Frank Bristow Major Withers and several others. Graveside rites at Linden Grove Cemetery follow later today.
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Masonic Temple
Fourth and
Scott Street
Jefferson Davis
David Brainerd Bayles
Pryor
Aston
EB. M. Bruce
United Daughters of the Confederacy
E. O. Guerrant
Bayless
Alan Ranshaw
Tinted Daughters of the Confederacy
E. H. Dickerson
Dayton
Carrie Spilman-Collard
J. R. Savage
Frank Bristow
Major Withers
Reaume
Winston
Sherman
Linden Grove Cemetery
Covington News Notes Eventful City Meeting and Obituaries
Covington Turner society shares plans for the annual turnfest in Cincinnati this month with twelve women twelve active turners and twelve old bears set to participate. The will of Jennie Davison is probated detailing cash distribution to six beneficiaries and an executor in trust. Amended Hignite Coal Mining articles raise capital to 180000. Bishop Elks honor guest Joan Bchildt at West Patth street lodge. Teachers and principals elections slated. no staffing changes expected. William Riedlin travels to Atlantic City for the National Brewers conference. William McDonald and wife face arraignment over threats from Isaac Rosenbaum. Mrs McDonald involved in a horsewhip incident.
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Covington Turner Society
Turner Hall
Pike Street
Cincinnati
Jennie Davison
George H. Davison
Kenton County
Linden Grove Cemetery
Highland Cemetery
Catherine Coffman
Katherine K. Dayson
Laura Deetan
Mary D. Herman
Margaret Davis
Mary Taylor
Hignite Coal Mining Company
Anton Wlach
Covingston Lodge of Elks
West Patth Street
Joan Bchildt
Louisville
Covington Public Schools
Covington
Sutton Wins World Balk-Line Title at Madison Square Garden
George Sutton defeated George Slosson to win the world balk-line billiards championship at Madison Square Garden in New York on June 2. The match stretched thirty nine innings with Sutton delivering his best play in the twentieth, producing a seventy run while Slosson tallied twenty six. Sutton finished with 65600 points to Slosson’s 201.
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New York
George Sutton
George Slosson
Madison Square Garden
Slosson
Sutton
Oly
Protest Not Allowed Decision On Brooklyn Pittsburg Game
New York June 2 John Heydler acting president of the National league ruled on the May 15 Brooklyn Pittsburg game. Pittsburg won 6 to 0 as Brooklyn protested that a run should not count due to a baserunner reaching third while a throw went into the stands.
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New York
John Heydler
National League
Brooklyn-Pittsburg
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
McIntyre
Southern League Scores Clouded by Postponements
In multiple city matchups teams posted uneven results. Buffalo defeated Montreal 4 1 while Rochester beat Toronto 3. Newark led Providence 3 to 2 and Baltimore edged Jersey City 2 0. Atlanta lost to Memphis 5 and Birmingham shutout Mobile 0 1 with several games postponed amid confusion.
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Buffalo
Montreal
Rochester
Toronto
Newark
Providence
Baltimore
Jersey City
Bankers to Meet Honored U.S. Judges at Cincinnati Club
The Bankers club of Cincinnati invites members to a Friday evening gathering at the Country club on June 11. Guests will be judges from the United States courts serving in Cincinnati and nearby districts, including Judge Sipcity Raveteen Tone and others.
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Bankers’ Club
Cincinnati
Country Club
United States Courts
Sipcity
Raveteen Tone We
Weaestagees
Yerens
John Baber
A. M. J. Cochran
Doctor Archie Goldstone Released After Fine
Dr Archie Goldstone, arrested by Chief Millix last week on a practice charge in Bame, was released yesterday after paying a fifty dollar fine. His sister accompanied him at the courthouse and spoke briefly to reporters.
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Archie Goldstone
Millix Week
Bame
Mistakes in Count May Not Affect Primary Results
Early returns show several close races with disputed ballots. In the senatorial contest Louis W. Arnett and Walker Hall dispute persists after Arnett loses two votes and Hall holds a four vote lead. Eight questioned ballots remain. Hall would need seven of eight to gain nomination. Dr J B Wise increases margin for coroner. Contests are expected in close races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seiuran
Raeneie Aenias
Walker Hall
Louis W. Arnett
Arnett
Hall
Dr. J. & Wise
Covington Real Estate Transfers On Woodburn and Thirteenth
Real estate deeds show Hannah O Donavan transferring 25 by 89 feet on Thirteenth street to Lawrence O Meara. G A McCracken and associates convey 233 feet on the south side of Britt Street to Elbert Percival. Further transfer details list Lawrence O Meara to taken Scae Cohen and others on a 25 by 89 context on the Thirteenth street segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodburn Pventue
Lawrence O’ Mears
Scae Cohen
G. A
McCracken
Elbert
Percival
Britt
Hannah O’donavan
Lawrence O' Meara
Thirteenth Street
Gas Service Shut Off Planned in Covington City
The Natural and Artificial Gas Pipe Lines in Covington will be shut from all mains on Friday June 4 1909 from 8 AM to 5 PM. Consumers are asked to take notice. UNION LIGHT HEAT POWER COMPANY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Union Light, Heat & Power Company
Kenton Court Notes and Local Suit Highlights
The Latonta Building Association sues Lilian Ehme et al in Kenton circuit court for 566.35 on a note secured by a mortgage at Wheeler and Pleasant Streets. The Columbia Building Association sues Ales ander and Agnes McMillen for 1.36 on a note secured by a mortgage on Banktick Street property. Lydia Coyle was committed to Lakeland asylum. George Rawe sues Banklick Turnpike Company for 80 dollars damages over flood damage to his meadow patch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latonta Building Association
Lilian Ehme
Kenton
Wheeler and
Pleasant Streets
H. C. Theissen
Columbia Building Association
Ales
Ander
Agnes McMillen
Banktick Street
Walker C. Hall
Lydia Coyle
Jude Staw
Alvision
Yesterlay
Suni
Lakeland Asylum
George Rawe
Banklick Turnpike Company
Harbeson
Circuit Court
Rawe
Ts Eiing
Taft Hosts Japanese Naval Officer at Washington Dinner
Vice Admiral Baron Setoksichit Uriu, guest of honor, attended a banquet with top officials and 30 classmates from the U S Naval Academy in Washington. President Taft cleared time to toast Uriu and praised Japan and its people while joking about politics and heat in the room.
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Admiral Uriu
Annapolis
Washington
Navy
United States Naval Academy
Baron Setoksichit Uriu
United States
Califfornia
Taft
Japan
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