Heiress Bride Divorced After Domestic Mismatch Trial
Mrs. Virginia Egan Campbell, heiress billed from Cincinnati, won divorce from Valentine P. Campbell of McLeansboro after alleging cruelty and neglect. Judge Warner granted the decree in insolvency court, with Campbell admitting force during a contested honeymoon incident on a ship and at the depot. General James R. Campbell, her father in law, said the couple were not well suited for the simple life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine B. Campbell
Virginia Egan
Illinois
Thomas P. Egan
Fay & Egan Company
Valentine P. Campbell
First National Bank
McLeansboro
Hill
James R. Campbell
Warner
Campbell
Egans
Edgecliff Road
Walnut Hills
Europe
Berlin
Valentine Campbell
General Campbell
Palm Beach
Fla
Royal Poncana Hotel
Old marital ties surface in Burnett divorce case
In a Campbell County court, Thomas Burnett’s divorce from Cornelia Burnett was granted while the judge delayed ruling on whether Cornelia still had a living former husband. Cornelia Jackson, Burnett’s bride, had previously been married to Charles L. Jackson since January 1907 in Leon Ohio and faced an insolvency suit last year. Burnett testified of financial losses and beatings, while his children seek a trust estate settlement. Prosecutor Pogue asked the Campbell County prosecutor to rule on whether the Jackson marriage remains legally binding under Kentucky law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Burnett
Cornelia Burnett
Warner
Burnett
Jackson
Common Pleas Court
Newport
Ken
Pogue
Campbell County
Oscar
Diplomatic selections announced for Wilson administration
President Wilson met with Senators and journalists at the Capitol to unveil a broad slate of diplomatic appointments. Thomas Nelson Page would go to Italy, J W Gerrard to Spain, and others to Persia Belgium Costa Rica and more as the administration awaits foreign approval. Secretary Tumulty arranged quick access to lawmakers as questions on the list were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Capitol
Thomas Nelson Page
Virginia
Italy
J. W. Gerrard
New York
Spain
Madrid
Thomas H. Birch
New Jersey
Persia
Charles W.mcalpin
Princeton University
Netherlands
Joseph E. Willard
Belgium
E. J. Hale
North Carolina
Costa Rica
P. A. Stovall
Georgia
Switzerland
Benton McMillin
Tennessee
Peru
B. L. Jefferson
Colorado
Argentina
Henry Morganthau
Turkey
Albert Schmedmann
Wisconsin
Norway
Frederick C. Penfield
Pennsylvania
Austria
James
Stone
Campbell told divorce court he and wife were incompatible
In court Mrs. Campbell sought dissolution from Earl Campbell. He admitted giving diamonds valued about 1500 dollars, including a necklace and bracelet now in her possession. Healy Ferris & McAver represented her. Judge Warner ordered Ferris to draft a divorce decree restoring her maiden name Virginia Egah. No alimony requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Healy, Ferris & McAver
Unions Plan Separate Meetings On City Ownership
Unions announce independent gatherings to discuss a proposed city ownership matter. Local organizers emphasize differing viewpoints and aim to inform members before any formal decision.
Building trades stay out of fight in labor delegates drive
Representative Bigelow and Frank E. Bell visited about fifteen local unions seeking delegates to the Provisional Charter Committee Convention at the Grand Hotel. At the Building Trades Council they received a ten minute audience. Bigelow spoke briefly and was cheered. Bell and Gillespie also spoke as the council voted at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Ownership League
Cosmopolitan Hall
Central Labor Council
Municipal League
Frank Bell
William Prout
Provisional Charter Committee
Adolph Kummer
Frank Rist
Henry Ott
John P. Frey
James Wilson
Grand Hotel
Mr. Rist
Rist
Machinists’ Union
Ott
Trades Union Municipal Ownership League
Rezin Orr
Street Car Men's Union
Labor Men
Orr
Walter A. Knight
Traction Company
Mr. Bigelow
Carpenters’ Union
Plasterers’ Union
Steam Fitters and Helpers’ Union
Boot and Shoe Workers
Composition Roofers
Garment Workers
Steam Engineers
Carpenters’ Union No
John Rose
Carpenters
Thomas F. McGrath
Steamfitters
Walter Wallfech
Frank McGrath
David Evans
Bigelow
Knight
Twentieth Ward
Warsaw
Garfield
Prout
Organized Labor
Representative Bigelow
Frank E. Bell
Building Trades Council
Robert Gillespie
University Trustees Plan Summer Leaves and Clerical Aid Donation
At the University of Cincinnati board meeting, W A Julian donated 1200 to fund clerical help for Dean Schneider. Dr Paul Wooley requested relief as dean of Medicine to focus on a new City Hospital laboratory. Departures included planned summer leaves for several directors and appointments such as Prof Duncan as professor of administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Cincinnati
W. A. Julian
Julian & Kokenge Shoe Company
Schneider
Dabney
Paul G. Wooley
College of Medicine
City Hospital
Frederick Forchheimer
University
Clifton Avenue
Duncan
Carson
Stewart
Deputy Collectors Face Uncertain Futures in Wisconsin District
Madison reports Herbert Manson, new Democratic Internal Revenue Collector for the Second Wisconsin District, has rescinded commissions for former deputies unless they resign in writing. The move mirrors a broader push affecting civil service rules and deputy confidence, with implications for the Cincinnati district and possible changes under the Overman resolution in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Collector
Madison
Wis
Herbert Manson
New Democratic
Wisconsin
Manson
Wilson
Bonaparte
Interal Revenue
Cincinnati
Brothers shoot each other then man kills self in Newport
A feud over years culminates on Fourth Street Newport when Samuel Moore 3% shot his brother John Moore in the face and, after threatening a bystander, turned the gun on himself dying instantly. John Moore, a 40 year old amateur baseball player, was wounded and hospitalized as investigators review a long standing family dispute and a missing revolver from the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moore
Samuel
Fourth
Brighton
Newport
Samuel Moore
Fourth and
Samuel Gore
Fifth Street
John
Matt Maschinott
Covington and Newport Bridge Board
Maschinott
Moore
McNamara
Evans
Linholz
Speers Hospital
Whilam Krieger
James Digby
Rachel
Samuel Moore J
Edwarda Moore
Engine Company 4
Cincinnati Fire Department
Digby
Prisoner in County Jail Tries Suicide by Hanging
Fred Meyers, jailed on fraud charges, attempted to hang himself from a water pipe in cell 57 using a twisted blanket after writing a farewell letter to his wife. He was revived, hospitalized, and returned to custody with guards watching him. Meyers spoke of disgrace and implausible ruin, claiming innocence and asking his wife to forgive him. He had married five weeks prior and faced further hearing on charges of mail fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Meyers
Charles Kerr
United States
McGuire
Hamilton
Meyers
Dr.Dowling
Kentz
Colonial Mercantile Agency
Firth
Myers
Emma
Mother
Washington
Fred
George Dupont
Joseph Adler
Richmond
Ind
Sherley Plan Adopted for House Budget Oversight
Washington June 5 The Sherley plan for a Budget Committee to regulate appropriations and fix totals per session was agreed to with modifications at the Special Committee on Budget meeting. Representatives Underwood Fitzgerald Sherley Palmer Garret and others offered suggestions as the panel works toward final action on the draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sherley
House
Underwood
Fitzgerald
Palmer
Garret
Wekce
Governors Stand on Tax Classification Sparks Clash
Governor Cox faces strong opposition after backing a constitutional amendment to allow property tax classification. Business leaders push for favorable treatment of stocks and bonds, while farmers and homeowners fear higher real estate taxes. Rural delegates at the Constitutional Convention resist, arguing it would undermine the 1 percent Smith law and shift burdens to those least able to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Ohio
Cox
Charles A.hinsch
Cincinnati Business Men’s Club
Warren S. Hayden
Cleveland Chamber of Commerce
R. M. Ditty
Tax Commission
Ice Cream Social At Morgen School Ends Day Of Activities
The Mothers' Club and teachers of the Willia H. Morgen School host an ice cream social this afternoon and evening. Parents' day runs with the event featuring dancing and music as a large crowd is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
Willia H. Morgen
Amuse
Lange
Moose Silver Jubilee Plan Formed to Back Cincinnati Meeting
A joint Cincinnati business and civic group from the Chamber of Commerce and Moose Convention Committee mapped a definite fundraising campaign for the Moose Silver Jubilee in Cincinnati. Judge Lueders and Chairman Rinkenberger detailed the lodge network of about 1 400 chapters and 500 000 members, with a plan to form a Citizens Finance Committee and start a public drive led by Draper to ensure the convention’s finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinton Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
Campagn
Draper
W.B. Melish
E. H. Bartles
S. R. Meyer
William Evans
C. C. Murray
Joseph Pietzuck
Charles E. Roth
A. O. Elzner
W. Lind
Hotel Men's Association
Louis Rinkenberger
William Hy
Lueders
George A. Gohen
John H .Este
Rinkenberger
Cincinnati
Esterkamp
Order of Moose
United States
Canada
Women’s Circle
Melish
Lodge of Moose
Moose Fe
Havin
Chamber of Comme
Moose
R Bay. Y
Mer
Cincinna
Messrs. Peitruch
Murray Meyer
Evans
Bachus
Roth
Citizens’ Finance Committee
Hollingshead to Lead Girls' Refuge Home Revamp
Dr Frances Hollingshead returns from Sleighton Farm Darlington Pa with ideas to be used in new buildings at the Girls' Refuge Home She emphasizes brains and humane treatment in delinquent girl care noting Sleighton staff include college bred employees including the bus driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Hollingshead
Sleighton Girls
Darlington
Hollingshead
Sleighton Farm
New Pure Food Regulations Consider Labeling and Prohibitions
Chief Food Inspector Blume drafts a pure food code for state use after talks with Governor Cox. The plan requires readable labels on all edible goods and bans sale of fake lithias. An analysis notes lithia would require eighty gallons for a single medicinal dose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blume
Cox
Lyric Chapter 1 Holds June Meeting With Utilities Talk
Lyric Chapter No 1 Loyal Congress of America met Thursday evening June 5 at its Lyric Building headquarters. After the regular session a smoker and luncheon were served by the Entertainment Committee. Ex President John Warflinger spoke on Municipal Ownership of Public Utilities under Civic Committee auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyric Chapter No. 1
Loyal Congress of America
Order
Lyric Building
John Warflinger
Civic Committee
Crescent Nook Fisher Club to Open Season at Camp Dennison
The Crescent Nook Fishing Club, a Cincinnati group, will hold its annual outing and club opening Sunday at Camp Dennison. From then on the camp will remain open through the season for club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Nook
Storm Death Toll Rises Across Cassel Districts
Reports from areas hit by a heavy storm say twelve people died. Five drowned and seven were killed by lightning. Damage from the storms runs into millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassel
Germany
Inquest and Obituaries in 19th Century City Records
Burial records list names such as Zepf Ignatus and Jacob Kuhn with causes including tuberculosis and hemorrhage. Entries show ages from 3 months to 80 and locations like West Liberty and 417 East Thirteenth. The document notes inquests, cancer, apoplexy, and various city addresses, reflecting a compact death register style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zepf
Ignatus
West Liberty
Watson
Zed
East Thirteenth
Kuhn
Jacob
Taylor
Lloyd
Lawrence
Amelia
Austin
Mary B
Broaddprding
Henriptta
Hopkine
I Gulow
William
Sherman
Ephrttis
Cobb
Graham
John
Scellen
Harry
Vine
Anderson
Eat
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Campbells
Shepard
Bel
Vorced
Congress
Senate
Tumulty
Henry
Workers of Organized Labor
Ohio Federation of Labor
Charter Commission
Rev. Bigelow
Hackensack
Mr. Ott
Ralph E. Clark
Joint City Charter Council
Federated Improvement Associations
Business Men’s Club
City Club
Taxpayers’ Association
Lester Rothschild
Elm Streets
O’conner
Labor
Politics
Julian
Dean Schneider
Wooley
David I. Wolfstein
Minneapolis
John M. Burman
Madison, Wis
Brother
Iptea
Nce
Sam
Moore J
Ice-Cream Social
Convention City
Dr. Hollingshead
Lyric
Crescent Nook Fishers
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