Largest Dancing Class Ever Known in Cincinnati
Arrangements aim to turn Chester park ballroom into a large dancing academy taught by Harry von Klein and Grace Gibson with Colonel Martin and Homer Deany coordinating. The plan centers on the Turkey Trot, a ballroom modification of the San Francisco stage dance, gaining popularity in New York society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Park
Colonel Martin
Homer Deany
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Plorenz Ziegfeld
Follies Company
New York City
Chester
Harry von Klein
Grace Gibson
Martin
Niagara Falls lecture includes Captain Webb tragedy and glacier history
Professor Albert Earl at the Lyric Theater uses slides and motion pictures to describe Niagara Falls. He notes Captain Webb's 1883 death at the whirlpool and outlines the falls history from the glacial period while predicting future droughts of the Great Lakes. The Cave of the Winds and winter views are featured. lectures run from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Earl
Lyric Theater
Niagara Falls
Captain Webb
Bart
Earl
Great Lakes
Picnic at Coney Island Draws Cincinnati Traction Men
One of the neighborhood’s biggest summer picnics will be held at Coney Island on June 22 23 and 24 under the auspices of the traction boys. The three day outing aims to include all street car men and manage large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Coney Island
Traction Boys
Giraffe Tense with Dogs at Zoo Kennels Show
A seven foot young giraffe at the Zoological Garden briefly toured an outdoor area under Sol Stephan supervision when a nearby dog show released a flood of barking dogs. The startled animal leaped and lurched as dogs rushed past, disturbing the herd and causing a brief disruption inside the enclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Stephan
The
Zoological Garden
Zoo Kennel Club
Stephan
Neil
Evanston Day at Coney Island Preparations Underway
Members of the Evanston Athletic Club backed by suburb churches plan Evanston Day at Coney Island Wednesday. Final outings were set at Joseph Schumacher’s home. The gym class, directed by Prof. Laurie, has trained in public schools. Committee members include C. E. Basler George T. Porter Mrs. Joseph Schumacher Cora Moreland Anna Niehoff Gertrude Moreland William Haskins Al Schirmer Frank McDowell and Argana Buss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Gertrude Moreland
William Haskins
al Schirmer
Frank McDowell
Argana
Uss
Miniature Naval Battle Thrills Lagoon Crowds
At the Kentucky park Lagoon last night a toy naval battle entertained a eager crowd along the lake banks. The park offers beauty and numerous features with a fine clubhouse and a cafe noted as among the best in the region, ideal for day and evening outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagoon
Old
Kentucky Park
Lulu Glaser May Debut In The Marriage Broker Musical
London reports extreme heat hurting theaters as Lulu Glaser nears a Shubert Woods collaboration. She owns manuscripts for several plays and may star in The Marriage Broker next fall, with Cyril Maude currently performing it in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Glaser
The
Shuberts
A. H. Woods
Mr. Woods
Miss Glaser
Cyril Maude
London
Monday Afternoon Musical Club Meeting at Coney Island Veranda
The Monday Afternoon Musical club met yesterday at the clubhouse veranda in Coney Island with Miss Souer as master of ceremonies guiding the program and social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney Island
Miss Souer
Belasco's Daughter Dies in Colorado Springs
Mrs. William Elliott youngest daughter of David Belasco, the New York theatrical manager, died in Colorado Springs. She came here three weeks ago seeking health, and was formerly Miss Augusta Belasco. She had married a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Col
William Elliott
David Belasco
New York
Elliott
Augusta Belasco
Covington Hones Confederate Dead Memorial Service
Daughters of the Confederacy held memorial services at Linden Grove cemetery with a full program. The event featured invocations prayers addresses readings songs poems and a graveside tribute by children and locals honoring Confederate soldiers and graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Organization
Linden Grove Cemetery
Daughters of the Confederacy
Gilbert Glass
Pashtect Stephenson
Mattie Bruce Reynolds
Ida M. Beck
Jefferson Davis
Custis Fletcher
Lucie B. Robinson
Lucille Robinson
Maude Martin
Irene Reed
Daughters of ‘the Confederacy
Harry Ellard
Maryland
Mary‘land
Clara Loring
Saloon Keeper James Collins Arrested After Domestic Disturbance
A fight at the Ninth and Brighton saloon led to James Collins’ arrest on disorderly conduct after his wife Cora Collins reported choking her and threatening her with a revolver. She sought a warrant but Collins was freed on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Collins
Ninth
Brighton
Cora Collins
Buten
Collins
No June Grand Jury Called by Circuit Judge Tracy
Circuit Judge F M Tracy said no June grand jury would be impaneled as the recent special grand jury finished its work. He plans to convene another special grand jury around June 19. The previous panel returned an indictment for perjury against Rosa Lee Blackburn, now on trial, with attorneys B F Graziani and G F Boughner representing her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Tracy
Fale
Rosa Lee Blackburn
B. F. Graziani
G. F. Boughner
Covington Newport Bridge Directors Elected
The Covington and Newport bridge joint ownership elected directors yesterday in Covington. Newport chose A. T. Lyons Leslie Bowman Otis Geyer, Covington elected J. N. Hemenway Joseph L. Ruh. Hemenway named president Bowman secretary. Collectors named were J. Breuer D. Mouland J. Hogan from Newport and T. Trenkamp from Covington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington and Newport Bridge
Covington
Newport
A. T. Lyons
Leslie Bowman
Otis Geyer
J. N. Hemenway
Joseph L. Ruh
Mr. Hemenway
J. Breuer
D. Mouland
J. Hogan
T. Trenkamp
Dayton fixes tax figures at 1.45 per hundred
At the city council meeting last night the tax rate was set at 1.45 dollars per 100 valuation, unchanged from last year. Bids for a Sixth Avenue sewer project were received from J. B. McLane & Co. and Walter Brothers and referred to the street and sewer committee. Frank Crail was appointed a night patrolman to replace Patrolman Lytle, who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Avenue
J. B. McLane & Co
Walter Brothers
Frank Crail
Lytle
Property Transfers and Lot Descriptions Across Gilbert and Church
Listing shows multiple 19th or early 20th century land transfers among J. R. Daugherty, George Rekers, Lauretta Rekers, Kate Elliston, John Masten, J. L. Elliston, Caroline M. Williams, and the Home for Jewish Aged and Infirm. Parcels include 40 by 10 feet on Gilbert, 50 by 100 feet on east side of Church, and 25 by 196 feet on Montgomery street, with interlinked transfers among the named parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Daugherty
George
Lauretta Rekers
Gilbert
Mvénve
C.c
Ccs
J. R
Kate Elliston
John
Fannie Masten
John A. Masten
J. L
Church
APOE
Es Daca Ceva
Cote
Caroline M. Williams
Montgomery Street
Church Street
Names and Residences for Dennis Sizelove List
Name and residence details listed for multiple individuals including Dennis Sizelove Connersville Indiana 21 Bessie Alexander Cincinnati Ohio 19 Charles H Baucus Chillicothe Ohio 3 Rachel Meyer Chillicothe Ohio 20 Homer Lawson Asp Ord... Florence Pence New Paris Ohio 21 Claude E Reynolds Knoxville Tennessee 27 Emily Buehler Jer... Mason H Camp Alfordsville Indiana Edna Ogden Lovington 21 William B. S4uter Covington Gertrude Klentrup Covington Ella M. Upsing...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Sizelove
Connersville
Ind
Bessie Alexander
Cincinnati
Charles H. Baucus
Covington
Gertrude C. Klentrup
Ella M. Upsing
Cities protest customs ruling on re entry of animals
Washington dispatch reports border cities contest a customs court decision forbidding free re entry of domestic animals taken across the line. Detroit wagons delivering Windsor supplies were stopped. other border towns faced delays. Congressmen prepared amendments to ease the rule for returnable livestock and bonded motor trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Canada
Mexico
Customs
Detroit
Windsor
Body of Russian construction worker found mangled in Middletown
A man identified as Anthony Menderveitz, a Russian on a local construction crew, was found mangled near the Target house in Middletown this morning. He lodged with other Russians, but officials have yet to find any relatives or a crew to notify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Middletown
Anthony Menderveitz
Coroner Declares Found Body a Decomposed Dog
Kenton county coroner Dr James S Wise received word that a body found by workmen under the L and N bridge over Decoursey creek was that of a baby. On arrival he dismissed the inquest after determining the remains were a badly decomposed dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Wise
Kenton County
Decoursey Creek
State finishes Blackburn case against Rosa Lee Jackburn
The Commonwealth rested its case against Rosa Lee Jackburn for false swearing. The judge overruled a defense motion to dismiss and ruled the jury must decide if she testified truthfully. Night sessions heard defense denials and witness handling details. Medical testimony dominated the morning proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commonwealth
Rosa Lee Jackburn
Tracy
Graziani
Boughner
O'Neal
Wilson
O’neal
Roy Percival
Leslie Applegate
W. R. Davenport
Mason County
Davenport
Covington Casts Aside Misunderstood Endorsement
Local report clarifies that Harry J. Meyers is the endorsed candidate by the German American Alliance in Covington while Fred J. Ruh is not. Also noted are a fugitive arrest in Covington, street resurfacing contracts, three funeral notices, and a marriage license revision for Dennis Sizelove and Bessie Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Ruh
Covington
Harry J. Meyers
Alban Wolff
Jacob Weiland
Steventon
Cincinnati
Fourth Street
Russell
Madison
Pike
Main
Scott
Second
Park Place
John Dalheim
Covington General Hospital
West Twenty-second Street
St. Augustine Church
Mother of God
Frank Willen
Lee Street
St. Aloysius Church
Dennis Sizelove
Connorsville
Ind
Bessie Alexander
Kenton Court Notes and Local Court Actions
Kenton circuit court saw Oscar A Middendorf sue Andrew L Nordmeyer and Henry Berdins for partnership control of the Hippodrome theater with injunctions on using theater proceeds and selling property. Divorces sought by G F French vs Lizzie L French and Ella Jameson vs Harry Jameson. George A Chenault sues L N Railroad for damages over alleged horse killing. Various court orders issued by Judge Harbeson include dismissals and continuances. juvenile delinquency case continued. two farmers fined for drinking on trains. Abe Davis released on bond for child support. Kelly Morgan held for grand jury. Tom Hays jailed for drunkenness and resisting officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar A. Midoendorf
Kenton
Andrew L. Nordmeyer
Henry Berdins
Fisk, Brown & Fisk
Hippodrome Theater
Graziani
G. F. French
Lizzie L. French
Ella Jameson
Harry Jameson
George A. Chenault
L. & N. Railroad
M. L. Harbeson
Cleary
Mab Cain
Wayfarers
Venile Court
Roland Glass
John Rolston
Ludlow
Abe Davis
Kelly Morgan
Tom Hays
Newport Grand Jury Told to Find Gambling in County
Circuit Judge Charles Yungblut charged the June grand jury to indict gambling operators in the county. He said there is some gambling now and directed the jurors to also investigate crimes at nearby Melbourne construction camps. Jurors named include Daniel Hetch C P Schriever Thomas A Casey W G Parr ot Irvin Walsh William Bossard George Horning William Hazelwood B L Lepper John Littelford Frank Zacharias and Charles Thomas, with Thomas as foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Yungblut
Newport
Melbourne
Daniel Hetch
C. P. Schriever
Thomas A. Casey
W. G. Parrout
Irvin Walsh
William+. Bossard
George Horning
William Hazelwood
John Littelford
Frank Zacharias
Charles Thomas
Attempt to Add German to Newport Schools Falls Flat
The Newport Board of Education referred a resolution to study German language instruction to the Committee on Studies after German American alliance members failed to win support. The board also sent a request from Bellevue and Dayton on teacher certificates to the appropriate committee and approved summer playground use for children under ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Studies
Board of Education
Newport
anxious to adopt baby found in old Green homestead vestibule
Mr and Mrs Frank Leeds of 1036 Rittenhouse street eagerly pursue adoption of a baby found in the vestibule of the old Green homestead on Fourth street. The Sisters of St Elizabeth hospital approved the placement if no objections arise and Chief Schuler gave permission. Commonwealth's Attorney R G Williams, busy with a Blackburn trial, allowed the couple to take the child home pending formal legal steps to be completed today. They plan to christen the orphan Claude Joseph Leeds if adoption succeeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Leeds
Rittenhouse Street
Green
Fourth Street
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Schuler
Commonwealth
R. G. Williams
Blackburn
Claude Joseph Leeds
Engine frees horse from railroad pile in city yards
The horse owned by E. Knopfle ran from a stable onto a pile of ties and rails at the L and W N railroad yards at Sixth and Saratoga. Jacks, a block and tackle, and a switch engine were used. the horse was freed with only minor scratches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth
Saratoga Streets
E. Knopfle
East Second Street
Crowd confronts ironworker in Monmouth Street incident
Edward F. Brown, an ironworker, faced a hostile crowd after alleged improper proposals to two girls. Patrolmen Schwaberg and Thoman intervened with clubs to reach Brown who was arrested on loitering charges that may be amended pending further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Brown
Twelfth
Monmouth
J. Meirer
Thirteenth
John Streets
Brown
Patroméen Schwaberg
Thoman
Natural Gas At Last Brings Bellevue Rate for 1,000 Cu Ft
Officials of the U S H P company announced Bellevue Kentucky will receive natural gas this week. The mains will be charged at thirty cents per 1 000 cubic feet as in nearby cities. The service starts Tuesday June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UU. S., H. & P. Company
Bellevue
Newport High School Valedictorian and Salutatorian Named
Miss Marguerite Bishop is valedictorian for Newport High School with top honors. Raymond T. Caldwell is named salutatorian as Ralph Patrick was unable to prepare due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Bishop
Newport High School
George Bishop
Newport
Raymond T. Caldwell
Ralph Patrick
Blaze in old school building at Chestnut and Brighton
Firefighters battled a small blaze caused by boys on upper floors of an abandoned school at Chestnut and Brighton streets. Elsewhere Newport News notes report a series of local incidents including a pharmacy license referee appointment for Campbell County, a death in Covington related family, arrests, missing children, a Monmouth street death, a widow's passing, waterworks claims, and a police search for a runaway teen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut
Brighton Streets
Frankfort
George Wihelms
Cincinnati
Internal Revenue
Maurice Galvin
Covington
Saratoga Street
Morton
West End
Rosie
William Wests
East Front Street
Herbert Gray
Monmouth Street
Speers Hospital
Hamlet Street
Edward Remme
Third Street
Highlands
Knorr
Kohl
Richards
Ploeger
Williamsport
Albert
Newport
Rafferty
Eighth grade class to present The Merry Milkmaids at auditorium
Dayton notes a postponed entertainment The Merry Milkmaids by the Eighth grade class will be held Thursday evening at the auditorium. Miss W W McDowell, high school principal, will give a trolley ride June 7 in honor of the class of 1911. The Dora Chapter O E S meets this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. McDowell
Dora Chapter
Kentucky Senator backs Cox for governor race
Washington June 5 Senator Bradley of Kentucky declared support for Lieutenant Governor W H Cox in the Kentucky governorship contest and opposed Judge E C ORear His announcement for Cox was unexpected and came after silence on the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Washington
Bradley
Kentucky
W. H. Cox
E. C. O’rear
Cox
Campbell Court Notes Judge hears National Bank v Wiedemann
Judge Yungblut heard arguments in the German National Bank versus Charles Wiedemann over a $15,000 claim plus interest. The case was taken under submission. Judge Buten continued the Charles Baldwin embezzlement case. Joe McDermott received a suspended sentence of $25 and costs for disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yungblut
German ‘National Bank
Charles Wiedemann
Charles Baldwin
Buten
Joe McDermott
Butén
Bellevue Wedding and Local Meetings Highlight Busy Day
Miss Clara Sturm of Ward avenue will wed Joseph Honebrink of Cincinnati this morning at Sacred Heart church. The Calvary M E church group will meet this afternoon at Mrs. Faber's home. Loyalty Council No. 14 D of A. met last night and elected officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Sturm
Ward Avenue
Joseph Honebrink
Cincinnati
Sacred Heart Church
W.F. M
Calvary M. E
Faber
Loyalty Council No. 14
D. of A
Canada Premiers Move to Withdraw From Treaty
London June 5. Sir Wilfrid Laurier announced a plan to introduce a resolution permitting dominions to withdraw from imperial treaties without impairing others. The conference adopted a resolution for uniform navigation laws and use of British seamen in British ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wilfrid.Laurier
Canada
Sheedan Gets Job as Capitol Policeman
John Sheedan longtime Covington Ky police officer will join the Capitol police in Washington. Representative Rouse secured the position for him. He is widely known in Covington and will report to duty soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Washington
John Sheehan
Covington
Capitol Building
Bby
Rouse
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Praised by Woman
A Natick Massachusetts woman describes relief from fatigue sleeplessness and cold sensations after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound claiming it cured a tumor and transformed her health. The letter urges others to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for similar relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Nathan B. Greaton
N. Main Street
Natick
Mass
Lydia E.m
Damaged Rolling Mills Hit Middletown in Storm
A severe storm in Middletown at 3 am damaged the American Rolling Mill, with more than $5,000 in losses. Three furnace stacks toppled, the roof torn, boilers smashed, and the bar and sheet mill likely out of operation for several days. Lineman Guy Foreman was badly bruised and may lose sight after touching a live wire while repairing downed lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Middletown
Guy Foreman
Insurgent faction defeated in New York Cotton Exchange vote
In the New York Cotton Exchange election on June 5 the insurgent faction led by younger members failed to unseat the regular slate. George W. Neville won the presidency 164 to 145 over Thomas E. Hicks, Edward K. Cone edged George F. Jones for vice president by two votes, James F. Maury was re elected treasurer, and insurgent candidates lost in board races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Cotton Exchange
George W. Neville
Thomas E. Hicks
Edward K. Cone
George F. Jones
James
F. Maury
Board of Managers
Prisoner Rescued After Lockup Break In Coshocton
In Coshocton Ohio on June 5 Marshal Storer found the village lockup breached with only inmate William Crawford remaining in his cell as daylight arrived. George Crawford, his brother, escaped earlier by leaping onto a moving train amid local tensions over wet and dry warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Coshocton
Marshal Storer
Newcomerstown
Illiam Crawford
George Crawford
Auditor Demands Answers From City Corporations
Auditor Brate warns of court action after corporations refused to answer tax sheet questions on indebtedness and taxable personal property. A meeting of the board of review directed officers to compel compliance, with processes to seize books if needed. The move follows a stance to obtain complete information for tax assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Hamilton
Brate
Board of Review
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Jeanette Lowrie
Miss Lowrie
Comediennes
San Lowrie
Dollie Lars
Stephen
Cohan
Music Hall
George Cohan
Friars’ Club
New Amsterdam
Charlie Ross
Broadway
Ross
Andrew Mack
Andrew
Paris
Webb
Giraffe
Coney
Belasco
ELECT
J. N. Hemenway of
Dayton
Council
Covington Real Estate
Target House
Opgoodloods
Blackburn Case
Covington News Notes
Kenton Court Notes
Newport News Notes
O’rear
Campbell Court Notes
Laurier
Piqua
Viola Owens
E. E. Rison
Sedesrleva
Lyda_ Tullis Josephne
O. Arene
Clara Sturm Levue
Saeenee Seneee
Newport Real Estate
L. J. Crawford
W. S. Quinlin
Ana
Lot
Okie Cho Aie de Cane
George Kruse
Guiseppe di
Quial Quinlin
Sheedan
Lydia E.pinkham
Cotton Exchange
Butler County
Wyrup
Flés
Alkronnia Fc
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