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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1916

Page

4

Obituary notices list several local deaths and funeral details

The page records multiple death notices with names Allan Charles E Brueggemann Deborah Dee Goode Lucy Margaret Moeller Frank C Jr McKnight Martin Van Buren Weighell Evans Chase Womacks Catherine Walburg. Each entry provides birth or age, death time, residence, funeral date and time, and burial or church details for Cheviot Hyde Park Mt. Adams Evanston and Madisonville areas.

Brueggemann Elizabeth Brueggemann Peters Line Avenue Hyde Park Dee Deborah John Anderson Broadway St. Xavier’s Church Goode Lucy Margaret Ellen B. P. Goode Springfield Avenue Wyoming Moeller Frank C., Jr Frank H Mary Moeller Tenbrink Elgin Place Mt. Adams Immaculata Church Mary E Lingo Benjamin J. McKnight Frankie M. Schopper Ohio Avenue Weighell Martin van Buren Wamacks—Evans Chase Philipena Womacks Liebsmann Evanston St. Mark's Church J. E. Lietmeyer

Hughes Opears But to Silent on Candidacy

Justice Charles E. Hughes addressed National Cathedral School graduates on June 5 delivering a patriotic speech beside the awarding of a flag to the top student. He urged America first, unity, and responsibility across generations while praising intelligence and discipline. Senator Martin of Virginia attended.

Hughes Washington National Cathedral Charles E. Hughes America Justice Hughes Catherine Hughes Senator Martin Virginia

Lodge Perkins Confab Sparks GOP Progressives Speculation

In Chicago on June 5 Senator Lodge met with George W. Perkins at Progressive headquarters to discuss convention plans and a uniteable candidate. The talks aimed to avert a third party ticket with Theodore Roosevelt associates nearby. no agreement reached yet.

Chicago Lodge Senator Weeks George W. Perkins Progressive Perkins Theodore Roosevelt, Jr George von L. Meyer William Loeb, Jr Dixon Montana O. L. Straus Hughes Supreme Court Lodge-Perkins Massachusetts Justice Hughes Roosevelt

Funeral notices and lodge gathering for deceased brothers

Eagles assemble at the late residence of Louis Schorr 14 East MecMicken av Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. Yeatman Lodge No 162 F and A M members meet at Yeatman Temple Tuesday June 6 at 1 p.m. to attend the funeral of Evan C Womacks at his residence 3799 Oakley av at 2 p.m. Members urged to attend. M L Peterson W M Louis Grear Worthy President Louis Boremann Secretary

Eagles Louis Schorr East MecMicken Av Louis Grear Louis Broermann Secy Yeatman Lodge A. M Yeatman Temple Evan C. Womacks Oakley Av M. L. Peterson W. M

Grand jury urged to probe gambling in county

Circuit Judge Otto Wolff urged the Newport grand jury to investigate gambling in various county areas. Commonwealth Attorney Lawrence Diskin pledged support, and the panel headed by George Kruse heard from Walter Creighton before adjourning to reconvene. Fourteen cases were set for today and tomorrow.

Otto Wolff Campbell County Wolff Creighton Diskin

Outhouse Fall Injures Newport Woman

Mrs. Edward Thomas of Terrace avenue Newport Ky was severely injured when an outhouse floor collapsed trapping her in a pit. Rescue proved difficult as husband and neighbors freed her.

Edward Thomas Terrace Avenue Dayton Academy of Notre Dame of Providence St. Ann's Convent Melbourne Ft. Thomas River Road

Newport Driver Fined 50 for Speeding in City

Robert Wetzel a 28 year old son of a Newport grocer was fined the limit of 50 dollars by Police Judge Buten after Mayor Livingston swore Wetzel operated his father's car at about forty miles an hour at Fifth and York streets. The judge warned that every offender would receive the same fine as the city seeks to stop using streets as a speedway.

Robert Wetzel Newport Buten Wetzel Livingston Fifth York Streets

Ft. Thomas to grant franchise for interurban railway

Attorney Aubrey Barbour presented an ordinance to the Ft. Thomas Board of Trustees granting Newport and Alexandria Interurban Railway Company a franchise over streets in Ft. Thomas and along the Alexandria pike toward St. Stephen's Cemetery. The measure was sent to the Law Committee for action at the next meeting. Saloon licenses were renewed and utility work proposed on Taylor avenue and Hillsboro subdivision. Bus driver William Thompson was arrested for traffic violation and fined $5 and costs.

Aubrey Barbour Newport Ft. Thomas Board of Trustees Newport and Taylor Avenue Hillsboro William Thompson Cook Miller

Campbell County Continues Road Improvement Program

The Campbell County Fiscal Court, led by County Judge Edward Boltz, advances the road rehabilitation effort. Engineer Ernest Ratliffe will advertise for bids to reconstruct the old State road from Alexandria to Claryville. bids for Burns road and the Alexandria to Flage Springs road were received. All bids, including for a new steam roller, were sent to the Roads and Bridges Committee.

Campbell County Edward Boltz Ernest Ratliffe Alexandria Claryville Burns Road Flage Springs Committee On

Hearing On Hippodrome Safety Violations Continued

The Hippodrome Theater and Amusement Company case, charged with a public safety order violation, was heard in Police Judge Buten’s court. Assistant City Solicitor Louis Reuscher testified that May 30 crowds caused several women to faint and nearly sparked a panic. a continuance was granted to today.

Hippodrome Theater and Amusement Company Buten Louis Reuscher Reuscher

Newport meat dealer facing license charge in court

John Hahn of Newport appeared before Police Judge Buten yesterday charged with selling meat without a license. Attorney T. Baker argued the Kentucky Appellate Court recently ruled Newport lacked authority to ban wagon meat sales. Judge Buten took the case under advisement.

John Hahn Newport Butenesterday T. Baker Kentucky Appellate Court Buten

City Orders Cement Curbs Gutters On Several Streets

Council last night ordered cement curbs and gutters on various city streets. The oiling of Dayton streets was sent to the Committee of the Whole. Terrace Avenue and Tenth Street residents must lay cement sidewalks. Notice warns that those failing to renew business licenses will be arrested.

Dayton Terrace Avenue Tenth Street

Newport Real Estate Transfers and Auctions Noted

Chester T. Davis trustee for E. E. Con ley sells 35 feet on Walnut Street Bellevue to George Keller. Master Commissioner John Barton to Phoenix Loan and Building region, lot on Central Avenue. A Lockwood to Hannah Line, lot Green Ward VOMIG 0606. Barton to John Murphy, lot on German Street.

Chester T. Davis E. E. Conley George Keller Walnut Street Bellevue John Barton Phoenix Loan and Building Region Central Avenue A. Lockwood Hannah Line Barton John Murphy German Street

Covington Lowers Fire Insurance Rates Effort

The Covington Industrial Club seeks to cut fire insurance costs after a State Underwriters' Association report shows Covington with the second lowest fire losses in the state. Yearly loss is under 25 cents per capita, credited to modern fire-fighting equipment since a new city government form. Former Finance Commissioner Harry Percival will study the possibility of rate reductions and report back to the board.

Industrial Club Covington State Underwriters’ Association Harry Percival Percival Board of Directors

PUPILS TO ENTERTAIN AT St Walburg Academy Recital

The students of St Walburg Academy Covington East Twelfth street present a concert Thursday night at the school auditorium. Performances include piano solos by M Woltermann and G Feldkamp, violin pieces by M Holters and G Wordeman, and ensemble numbers such as Sunset in Arcady and King of the Carnival with a full cast listed.

St. Walburg Academy Twelfth Street Covington Nellie Claghorn M. Felman Grace Claghorn Droeze Isabel Claghorn Lubbe Constance A. Herzog Ries Lubbs Sita A. Aufderbecke Worthington Apebonde H. Kruse Fanchette H. Rickling Mual St. Gram Louis Meyer M. Holters M. Lakas M. ’ Maloney H. Engelmann M. Howell A. Seiler L. Haskemp H. Wolter W. Lubbe Égeecine Otto Merts A. Deye M. Frisch Schroeder J. Beringhaus Scvedsers Macey M. Holters G. Gegner W. “King of the A. Massman Betsy A. Wigbels Marie Clara Meredith EL Shad M. Herzog L. Schroeder Sakvateund Een H. Brungs A. Akotter Engelmann Goldfishes Co Heins H. Heldemann L. Becker M. Maas D. Willenbrink Apa M. Aufmwasser L. Scheuerman E. Joseph R. Santel Heloise Rose Zachare E. Scheper E. Finn Cc. Alaacremeer A. Weber Gerbel R. Mohr D. Brell BE. Voskund Lubbe Stuntebeck

Quiet Covington double wedding halted by deputy sheriff

In Covington City Hall yesterday a planned double wedding was interrupted when Deputy Sheriff William Booth detained the underage couple Verne Agnew 18 and Thomas Compton 19. Verne is said to be a ward of the court and 16 per probation records. The second couple Marshall Agnew 21 and Elsie Gunsford 18 married with consent from Elsie’s mother Etta Lunsford Warner.

Covington Jimmy’’ Blick J. A. Coakley Hamilton, C Verne Agnew William Booth Dillon Thomas Compton Hamilton Booth Sheriff's Office Marshall Agnew Vernle Elsie Q Gunsford Kentucky Etta Warner Lunsford Read Coakley

Covington Notes Involving Incorporation, Appointments, and Local Events

Articles of incorporation issued to Annex Social Club with Mike Fallon Harry J Meyers and Albert Reimer as incorporators. Milby Hutchens named administratrix of Maria Hutchens estate. Building permits issued for J J Cronin brick dwelling at Eighteenth and Garrard and for J Staggenberg brick residence at 301 West Nineteenth. W W Pope injured falling from C and O Bridge and admitted to Spears Hospital. Wilford Thompson reported missing from Thirteenth and Rickey. Civil Service exam for elevator operator in Covington Federal Building pays $600 yearly. Dr J E W Bowen of Atlanta to speak at Lincoln Grant High School graduation June 14.

Annex Dillon Mike Fallon Harry J. Meyers Albert Reimer Milby Hutchens Maria Hutchens Kenton County Court J. J. Cronin Eighteenth and Garrard Avenue J. Staggenberg West Nineteenth Street W. W. Pope Forrest Avenue Maysville Spears Hospital Wilford Thompson Thirteenth Rickey United States Civil Service Commission Covington Federal Building J. E. W. Bowen Atlanta, Ga Lincoln-Grant High School

June Grand Jurors for Kenton County Drawn

Kenton County Grand Jury to be impanelled this morning in Judge Tracy's division of the Kenton Circuit Court. About twenty jail cases and bond cases will be reviewed. Jurors drawn include S A Scott Lawrence Hillier John Hanauer Charles Carpenter F Benning G C Ossenbeck R E Culbertson J G Schrichte GO F Linfoot Co W Carter B Brown A Frank W J Droege Daniel Malloney W H Bennett J L Cassidy George Hurd George Lemore H M Haller Charles Ehlman William Grimme Peter Tobler F A Hiller. Twelve jurors will be chosen from these names.

Kenton County Judge Tracy Kenton S. A. Scott Lawrence Hillier John Hanauer Charles Carpenter F. Benning G. C. Ossenbeck R. E. Culbertson J. G. Schrichte

Automobile Club and Police Set to Enforce Speed Laws

Safety Commissioner Theodore Kluemper orders patrolmen to enforce traffic ordinances and arrest violators. Covington Automobile Club officials meet police to ensure strict enforcement and offer legal aid in prosecutions. The day force comprises fourteen patrolmen and motor officers.

Theodore Kluemper Weto Covington Automobile Club Kluemper

Sensible Fatimas Cigarettes Promoted in Ad Narrow Focus

An advertising copy touts Fatimas as sensible cigarettes that are cool and easy on the throat and tongue. The copy claims no harsh aftertaste or heady feeling and invites readers to prove how sensible a cigarette can be by choosing Fatimas.

City Street Safety Urges Emergency Action and Funds

A cycle cop argued that cycling patrols cannot monitor the whole city at once and urged immediate action. He claimed funds should be redirected to saving lives on the streets.

Bellevue Judge Named in Conspiracy Damage Suit

Mrs. Minnie Coffinbarger files in Campbell Circuit Court alleging conspiracy between Police Judge Adolph Klein of Bellevue William Tressler and her former husband John Coffinbarger. She claims June 4 warrant misuse kidnapping beating and unlawful arrest with $15000 damages sought. Horace Root represents.

Adolph Klein Bellevue William Tressler Minnie Coffinbarger Berry Avenue Campbell Circuit Court Tressler Klein Coffinbarger Horace Root

Kenton Circuit Court Dockets Include Assault Suit and Divorces

Oscar A. Lubish sues Stephen B. Rich for 10145 damages claiming an assault with a club at Piner High School where both once worked. Rich held to grand jury on $200 bond. Judge Harbeson oversees estate settlement in Gurney v Utz in Erlanger. Dreifus granted divorce from Ray H Dreifus for abandonment over a year. Judgment for Louis Fritz against Charles Gausepohl in Harbeson court for 150. Home Building Association case distribution order against Bessie and Lon Oder. Court of Appeals upholds Skillman Martin Printing Co. v Kentucky Fire Insurance Co. Stockholders face assessment to wind up cooperative policyholders. Mackey v Mackey files answers. Bank of Albany submits answer and counter claim challenging Kenton jurisdiction.

Oscar A. Lubish Stephen B. Rich Piner High School Read Rich Harbeson W. L. Gurney George S. Utz Robert Baker Erlanger Nellie Priscila Dreifus Ray H. Dreifus St. Louis Louis Fritz Charles Gausepohl Home Building Association Bessie Lon Oder Court of Appeals Kenton Skillman-Martin Printing Company Kentucky Fire Insurance Company Mackey v .Mackey Bank of Albany

Policyholders deny coverage and seek partial refunds

The waiving party denies being a policy holder when the action began and claims its policy was canceled on April 16, 1915, seeking $2.52 as the unearned portion of the premium. B. Stone of Franklin County makes a similar claim and requests dismissal of the case against him, noting his policy expired last February.

B. Stone Franklin County

Newport Public School Board Proposes High School Bond

The Newport Public School Commission heard a resolution to place a bond issue on the ballot for a new high school building. Action was postponed until a special meeting called by President Frickman. Benton re elected as legal adviser at 300 dollars for two years.

Frank V. Benton Newport Public School Commission Frickman Benton W. P. King W. R. Tetters Grace B. Church Hipp Theater Cincinnati Zoo Newport National Bank

Brandeis Takes Seat as New Associate Justice

Louis D Brandeis of Boston today took his seat as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court becoming the sixty second citizen to rise to that high distinction Chief Justice White administered the oath of allegiance to the country and the judicial oath was given by the clerk Brandeis was escorted to his seat on the bench and received congratulations from Justice Pitney His wife and daughter were present for the ceremony

Washington Louis D. Brandeis Boston Supreme Court White Justice Pitney Brandeis

Courtroom crowd fills aisle as officials occupy seats

The passage notes Alfred Brandeis of Louisville with Secretary of War Baker and Attorney General Gregory taking reserved seats. The room is crowded and, against custom, many attendees stand in the aisles.

Alfred Brandeis Louisville Baker Gregory

River traffic and river stage reports from Cincinnati area

The report notes the river at Cincinnati yesterday at 17.8 feet and falling with several towboat movements and crew changes. It lists departing boats to Huntington Chile Patriot Louisville and others, plus repairs, pilots, and new engine installations on the excursion rocket Ranger.

Cincinnati Greendale Huntington Chile Catherine City of Louisville Island Creek Fuel Company Val P. Collins W. Ca Sekitan Ohio Harvey Brown Arthur Walker Rocket Ranger Franklin Greensboro Pittsburg Wheelingy W. Va Zanesville Parkersburg Ww. Va Radford Narrows Hinton K'nawha Falls Evansville Ind Nashville Chattanooga Tenn Paducah Johnsonville Cairo

Union County Democrats Backing Wilson

Union County Democrats at a mass convention in Marysville on June 5 endorsed the Wilson administration and allied leaders Pomerone Harmon and Cox. A full slate was nominated including Representative Morelock, Auditor Rupright, Probate Judge Hartshorn, Recorder Mowrey, Sheriff Sloop, Commissioners Reely Sanders Kerner, Surveyor Burns, Prosecuting Attorney Fackler, Coroner Haliby, with several township and local posts represented.

Marysville Union County Wilson Pomerone Harmon Cox Charles A. Morelock Louis P. Rupright Paris Township John C. Hartshorn L. Mowrey Ostrander William Sloop Richwood Frank

Senate adjournment prompt constitutional clash in Washington

The House challenged a Senate adjournment arguing it violated the rule that neither house may adjourn more than three days without the others consent. The Senate kept to Thursday noon after a Saturday recess, prompting leaders to call it a bad precedent and discuss a four day adjournment with House consent or a Senate session Wednesday if a quorum could be found.

Washington House Senate Mann Garrett Tennessee Clark

Fire causes smoke at Gem Theater insulates wiring

Smoke filled the Gem Theater at 122 West Fifth Street when insulation on light wires in the cellar caught fire yesterday afternoon. Patrons remained in their seats through the performance despite the danger.

Gem Theater West Fifth Street

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