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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1916

Page

3

Elegant Covington Wedding of Miss Elsie Stewart and Mr Ralph Douglas

The marriage took place Tuesday at 8 PM at the bride’s Covington home on Madison Avenue in the presence of relatives and friends. Rev. Joseph Hagin officiated as pink and white roses and orchids decorated the music room. The bride wore white satin with crystal straps and a tulle veil. bridesmaid Miss Florence Yeager carried pink variegated roses. Mrs. Stewart wore a lace over satin gown. The couple depart for a six week honeymoon and will reside at the Hotel Arms.

Elsie Marlowe Stewart Richard Stewart Covington Ralph John Douglas Cincinnati Madison Avenue Joseph Hagin Florence Yeager C. }:. Mason School At Tarrytown-on-the- Hudson Mary Alice Metz Charles Bishop Jessie Stewart Mrs. Stewart Mrs. Douglas Hotel Arms William Andrews Newport New York Andrews Keturah Moss Taylor William Irwin East Fourth Street Curtis Taylor Joseph Creaghead Ft. Mitchell Joseph B. Andrews Battle Creek Mich Chariton Marshall Alhambra Wright Youtsey The Imperial of Detroit Richard Southgate Ambrose Neff Columbus John B. Taylor Mael Lannier Danville College James Young Washington Apartments Robert Carl Fourth and Washington Ruper Hood Florence Hildenbrand Jennie McKee Dixey Selden Edwin Morrow Hattie Grace Collins Louis. Robinson Edward Galatti Arthur Hubbard William G. Walker John Herman Chase Will Carpenter Darwin Stapf John Milburn Edwin Gayle Fred Hilker Dr. Herndon Thomas Thames Willie Kennedy St. Paul's Episcopal ‘Church Princess Bonnie Ruth’ Gray, Bardin F. E. Wilson Hyde Park William Everson First Baptist Church Norwood John F. Moore Rob Roy Avenue Briarcliffe

Heavy rainstorm floods Newport streets and crops

A rainstorm barely before nightfall drenched Newport and Campbell County. Sewers overflowed and streets ran inches deep with water. Upper county truck gardens suffered damage from the downpour.

Newport Campbell County Young Truck Gardens

Covington Gas Firm Loses Bid Over Meter Deposits

Judge Tracy rules it unlawful to collect deposits before installing meters. Marie J. Turner of 1218 Lee St Covington wins injunction to have meter restored. Attorney Blakely estimates deposits totaling 150000 dollars held for refunds to consumers. Local action to place deposits with Master Commissioner for distribution pending suits.

Judge Tracy Marie J. Turner Union Light, Heat and Power Company Turner Lee Street Covington Tracy Blakely

National Training School for Boys praised by U S Marshal Ford

United States Marshal Robert C. Ford returned from Washington reporting on the National Training School for Boys near Covington. He urged avoiding jail by placing youths in the government run institution where study and work mix, segregation by race noted, and a new $300,000 building is under construction with inmate labor. Age intake is 17 to 21, and Ford will file a written report to Judge Cochran.

United States Robert C. Ford Washington, D. C A. M. J. Cochran National Training School Ford Cochran Covington National ‘Training School Department of Justice

Woman fatally burns self using oil to hasten fire

Mrs. J. W. Jenkins twenty five years old died after pouring coal oil on kindling to speed a kitchen fire at 465 Linden street Covington. Flames enveloped her and her six month old child. both were taken to Covington General Hospital. Neighbors smothered the blaze, while Mrs Lamb in the same house faced shock and serious condition. Charles Lamb is a tile works foreman.

J. W. Jenkins Linden Street Covington

Covington Notes Highlight Local Talks and Violent Incidents

George F. Roth and Edward W. Pflueger to speak Thursday night at Linden Improvement Association. Thomas Garrett held to grand jury on charge of cutting to kill saloon keeper G. H. Nugen. Two men injured in separate cuttings near Pike Street. Queen City Bottling Works sues Newport in federal court over $150 license. West End Welfare Association discusses industrial switches. Covington City Commissioners grant St. Elizabeth Hospital permission for a Swat Day on June 2.

George F. Roth Edward W. Pflueger Linden Improvement Association West Fourteenth Street Thomas Garrett G. H. Nugen Pike Street William Brennan East Fifth Street St. Elizabeth Hospital Harry Moran West Seventh Street Cincinnati Queen City Bottling Works Newport United States Court Covington West End Welfare Association St. Patrick School

Fleischmann Brocks Move For Solid Burton Support

Julius Fleischmann of Cincinnati led Hamilton County delegates in blocking a unit vote for Theodore Burton at the Ohio delegation meeting. The move prompted a scene as Howland and Willis pressed for a unit vote, then withdrew the resolution. Fleischmann said Hamilton County would not be bound indefinitely, and R. K. Hynicka was elected National Committeeman.

Howland Hamilton County Procter and Hynicka the Commercial Tribune Chicago Julius Fleischmann Cincinnati Ohio United Theodore E. Burton Paul Howland Cleveland Burton Fleischmann R. K. Hynicka Willis William Cooper Procter O. M. Gottschall Dayton Sherman Eagle Gallipolis

Swatters Sold On Streets Amid Tragedies And Notices

Henry Plaggenberg aged 42 dies Monday night at 534 Craig Street. Funeral at Mother of God Church Thursday 9 AM with cemetery interment. Warner Bass age 27 dies Monday at 66 Washington Street. Funeral Thursday 2 PM. Adam Ziegler age 63 dies Monday at 113 Forty-second Street. Funeral today at Holy Cross Church Latonia with St. John Cemetery interment. C&O Railway machinists to higher wages from 38.5 to 42 cents and eight hour day. County Judge Read keeps Joseph A. Rizzo reckless driving and assault case to next Monday. George Wheeler manslaughter case continued to next Saturday.

Henry Plaggenberg Craig Street Covington Lodge Foose Mother of God Church Mother of God Warner Bass Washington Street Adam Ziegler Forty-second Holy Cross Church Latonia St. John Cemetery Johns Hill C. & O. Railway Company Read Joseph A. Rizzo George Wheeler

Covington Seeks Recruits for National Guard Company

Captain J A Brownfield, chairman of a Kentucky Adjutant General committee, urges Covington citizens ages 18 to 45 to enlist or support forming a National Guard company.

J. A. Brownfield Covington Adjutant General of Kentucky National Guards

Metz v Metz absolute divorce claim filed in Kenton Circuit

Cora B. Metz seeks an absolute divorce on grounds of cruelty over more than six months against Philip Metz. John B. O’Neal is listed as attorney for the plaintiff. Louis Beiser of Crescent Springs sues Joseph A. Rizzo Joseph Rizzo and Leo Ray for 5009 in a auto collision injury case. Stephens L. Blakely represents the plaintiff. William Weaver sues M. M. Reynolds for 2500 damages claiming assault. W. Scott Robson represents the plaintiff.

Cora B. Metz Philip Metz John B. O'Neal Louis Beiser Crescent Springs Joseph A. Rizzo Joseph Rizzo Leo Ray Stephens L. Blakely William Weaver M. M. Reynolds W. Scott Robson

Scientist Rathvon to Speak at Monmouth Lecture

Local Christian Scientists organize a Monday night lecture at Hoppodrome Theater Monmouth Street with speaker William R. Rathvon of the Mother Church Boston Massachusetts.

Hoppodrome Theater Monmouth Street William R. Rathvon First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Mass

Local Residents Listed with Ages and Residences

Names and addresses with ages listed for residents including Glenn Gardner of Mt. Gilead Ohio age 21 Carrie Brewer Mt. Gilead 23 Joseph Aldemeyer Covington Anna Grindmeyer Covington Edwin J. Klumb Cincinnati 24 Adelaide Heinen Covington John i Decker Fuel Pa Martha Ann Witt Nelsonville 32 George A. Pearson Newtown Mrs Eva M. Sprague Newtown George Hoofker Covington Helen Ricken Covington John H Borchers Covington 24 Maude M Bentley Covington Wayne Jones Covington Mary M Lindley Covington

Glenn Gardner Mt. Gilead, O Carrie Brewer Joseph Aldemeyer Covington Anna Grindmeyer Edwin J. Klumb Cincinnati Adelaide Heinen John i Decker Fuel, Pa Martha Ann Witt Nelsonville, O George A. Pearson Newtown, O Eva M. Sprague Newtown George Hoofker Helen Ricken John H, Borchers Maude M, Bentley Wayne Jones Mary M, Lindley

Newport Notes and Local Civic Interests

Peter Berberich, 60, died at his home on Dayton Street. Bertha Luckman, 30, was hospitalized after being thrown from a wagon at Isabella and Keturah. The Campbell County Grand Jury interrogated witnesses in jail cases including the shooting incident involving Charles Schowalter and Fred Wagner. Public Property Commissioner Riesenberg attends the National Water Works Association convention in New York. Tax collection by Commissioners McCrea and Bardo continues. Horace Root leaves for Chicago for the Republican convention. District Delegate Burkamp leaves for the finish. Newport urges prompt June tax payments to avoid penalties.

Peter Berberich Dayton Street St. Stephen's Church Bertha Luckman East Liberty Street Cincinnati Speers Memorial Hospital Isabella and Keturah Streets Campbell County Grand Jury Charles Schowalter Fred Wagner Herman Riesenberg Newport New York National Water Works Association Charles D. McCrea P. N. Bardo Horace Root Chicago William A. Burkamp

Newport Action Delayed on New Franchises Ordinance

City Commissioners postpone vote on a new street car franchise due to Commissioner Herman Riesenberg being in New York City. The Hodge committee suggestions may be added, including a ten minute headway concept. A Monmouth Street crossing remains a hazard before any Tenth Street extension is pursued. An East End line is proposed to relieve congestion on Ft Thomas Bellevue Dayton and Washington Avenue routes.

Herman Riesenberg New York City City Commission J. T. Hodge Ft. Thomas Tenth Street Monmouth Street Saratoga Street Bellevue Dayton Washington Avenue

Colored High School Newport Commencement Address Planned

The annual commencement exercises of the Colored High School of Newport are set for Friday evening June 16 at Park Avenue School auditorium. Dr. Charles S. Williams of Allen Temple Cincinnati will deliver the commencement address on The New Negro. Baccalaureate services follow Sunday afternoon at St Soka M E Church.

Colored High School of Newport Park Avenue School Charles S. Williams Allen Temple Cincinnati St. [Soka M. E Une Il

Missing New Port Girls Reunited By Indiana Police

Viola McMann and Violet Little, two New Port girls reported missing, were found by local police in Aurora Indiana. Viola McMann was brought home by her father and Violet Little was placed in the Good Shepherd Home in Fort Thomas. Juvenile Judge Boltz will hear the cases this morning.

Viola McMann Violet Little Aurora Ind McMann Ees Ome

Will Sell Menges Estate at Newport Court House

Master Commissioner John Barton will sell the estate of the late Captain Charles Menges who lost his life during a storm near New Orleans in September 1915. The estate valued at 40000 dollars will be offered at a public sale at the Newport Court House this morning.

John Barton Charles Menges New Orleans Newport Courtouse

Newport Marriage Licenses List Details Couples

A Newport list shows marriage license entries with names and residences across Ohio Kentucky and Indiana. Notable names include Alvin Timbress from Jay County Indiana and Leetta Lacelott from Jay County Indiana among others with ages and locations such as Cincinnati Covington Sayler Park Bellevue and Dayton.

Alvin Timbress Jay C.o Letta Lacelott Jay © O Frederic Wilson Cincinnati Ruth Gray Bardin Covington, Ky John Thompson Louise Gains Sayler Park Joseph E. Quitter Cimeiginath Issces Bellevue Elvin B. Williams Columbus O. Va Coldren Charles Sachs

Mother's Plea Wins Freedom for Beach Hargis

Beach Hargis, serving a life term for the 1908 killing of his father Judge James Hargis at Jackson, was paroled by Kentucky's State Board. He left for Lexington to join his ailing mother, with parole conditional on abstaining from liquor and governor's approval obtained.

Frankfort Beach Hargis James Hargis Jackson State Board of Prison Commissioners Lexington Stanley Minnie Mahler Hargis Beach

Deaths and injuries in West Harrison and under railroad trestle

David Burnett a retired farmer dies from a gunshot like wound at his son in law John Carroll West Harrison home. He had been ill. A man found at midnight Tuesday beneath the C O railroad trestle between Mill and Stone streets is at General Hospital with a broken back and fractured skull. A revolver lies under his head. no bullet wound found. It is believed a locomotive struck him.

David Burnett John Carroll West Harrison Ind Mill and Stone Streets General Hospital

Cincinnati Bakers Headed for Toledo Convention

A delegation of Cincinnati master bakers left yesterday from the Central Union Depot in a special car bound for Toledo to attend the Master Bakers' Convention, which opens there today.

Cincinnati Master Bakers Toledo, O Central Union Depot Master Bakers

Shakespearean Pageant at Cincinnati University Postponed

The Shakespearean Pageant at Burnet Woods by Cincinnati University has been postponed to Friday. If weather is unfavorable Friday it will be moved to the university gymnasium.

Cincinnati University Burnet Woods

Walnut Hills Business Club Fire Causes $500 Damage

A blaze of unknown origin yesterday afternoon damaged the Walnut Hills Business Club by about $500. Fire Engine Company 16 responded to the scene.

Walnut Hills Fire Engine Company 16

Robber Attack Leaves Covington Brakeman Injured

Larry Hesselman a 32 year old brakeman of 264 East Sixteenth Street Covington Kentucky was attacked last night by two white men who stole his watch and 52 dollars before leaving him with two scalp wounds and multiple bruises he was hospitalized for treatment.

Larry Hesselman East Sixteenth Street Covington

Ben Bein Charged With Petit Larceny in Downtown Theft

Detectives Ellenrider and Kammon arrested Ben Bein, 20, of 853 Clinton Street, an employee at Dow Drug Company's store on Fifth and Main. Detective H B Jackson swore an affidavit charging Bein with stealing $1.25.

Ben Bein Clinton Street Dow Drug Company Main Streets Ellenrider Kammon H. B. Jackson

Funeral services for Martin Van Buren Weighell today

The funeral services for Martin Van Buren Weighell will be held at Spring Grove Chapel at 2 30 this afternoon. He died at his daughter Alberta Williamson's residence at 2415 Ashland Avenue Walnut Hills on Monday at age 73.

Martin van Buren Weighell Spring Grove Chapel Weighell Alberta Williamson Ashland Avenue Walnut Hills

The Bluebird Club Presents The Three Questions Play

The Bluebird Club of Mt. Auburn staged The Three Questions by Guy Mallon for the Mt. Auburn Welfare Association, written at the request of his children.

Bluebird Club of Mt. Auburn

Masonic Rites Set for Dr J C Downey at Myers Chapel

Funeral services for Dr J C Downey will be held at Myers Mortuary Chapel at 1 30 this afternoon with Masonic rites conducted. The body was claimed yesterday by Dr J R Youngson Worshipful Master of Excelsior Lodge No 369 F and A M.

J. C. Downey Myers Mortuary Chapel J. R. Youngson Excelsior Lodge A. M

Juvenile gardeners showcase at Zoo logical Garden exhibit

A large event organized by the Federated Improvement Associations received official approval from Roland W. Guss, Director of School Gardening, for the annual exhibition of juvenile gardeners’ products to be held at the Zoological Garden on September 16, 1916. The committee includes Henry Bear, William Jenny, W. J. Schultz, George F. Eyrich Jr., and Saul Klein.

Federated Improvement Associations Roland W. Guss Gardners Zoological Garden Henry Bear William Jenny W. J. Schultz George F. Eyrich, Jr Saul Klein

First Cincinnati Advertising Club drill before Philadelphia convention

The Cincinnati Advertising Club held its first drill in the Chamber of Commerce exchange room as members prepare for the national convention in Philadelphia next month. Weekly practice sessions will follow.

Cincinnati Advertising Club Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce

Elevator Service Break Delays Traffic at Union Trust Building

The Elevator Service of the Union Trust Building failed for fifteen minutes yesterday and again for fifteen minutes during peak traffic as one of two battery cars operated. A boiler supplying steam to the lifts leaked at 12 20, prompting crews to raise a head of steam in an alternate boiler.

Union Trust

Ventilation Committee Debates Brooms and Vacuums

The Ohio Industrial Commission committee at the Gibson Hotel denounced brooms and endorsed vacuum machines with Charles Atherton advocating the latter at yesterday’s meeting.

Committee On Ohio Industrial Commission Gibson Hotel Charles Atherton

Avonndale Graduation Class Hosts Entertainment

The graduating class of Avon dale School will present an entertainment to Avondale Improvement Association members tomorrow evening in appreciation of a moving picture machine.

Avondale Avondale Improvement Association

Iowa Suffrage Amendment Rejected in Primary Returns

Unofficial results from 93 of 99 counties show Iowa voters rejecting the Anthony Amendment for woman suffrage. At 9 p m totals: 137,760 for and 143,669 against, a margin of 5,909 votes.

Des Moines Iowa

Suffrage Split Shows Rival Groups Seek Unity at Chicago Meet

National Woman's party completes Susan B Anthony amendment platform and orders it to Wilson. National American Woman Suffrage Association opposes federal amendment, pushing for open doors. Parade plans proceed in rain with 20 000 expected.

Chicago Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage Blackstone Theater Women’s Party Wilson Princess Theater National American Woman Suffrage Carrie Chapman Catt Susan B. Anthony Anna Howard Shaw Resolutions Committee Coliseum Woman's Party Washington William Kent California Sara Bard Field Oregon National Woman’s Party United States Judiciary Committee House House of Representatives Senate Woodrow Wilson Congress Woman’s Party Anne Martin Nevada Phoebe Hearst Mary Bartelme Mabel Vernon Lina Brown Colorado Ficers National Woman Suffrage Association

States Name Men to Lead Republican National Committees

Republican caucus results list National Committeemen and Resolutions Credentials and Permanent Organization members by state. Notable entries include Georgia Henry S. Jackson Florida Henry S. Schubb Arkansas Colonel H. L. Remmel and Ohio R. K. Hynicka with other selections across numerous states.

The Commercial Tribune Chicago Caucus National Committee National Georgia Henry S. Jackson Florida Henry S. Schubb Arkansas H. L. Remmel Kansas Fred Stanley Oklahoma James J. McGraw Oregon Ralph E. Williams New Jersey Franklin 2. Murphy Connecticut W. S. Hinney Nebraska R. B. Howell Indiana James A. Hemenway Texas H. F. McGrener New Hampshire Fred W. Estabrook Vermont Earl Kinsley Virginia Alvin H. Martin Maine John A. Peters Rhode Island William P. Sheffield Mississippi L.B. Mosley Maryland W. P. Jackson Alabama Oliver D. Street Resolutions Committee J. I. Worthington I. D. Redmond M. R. Brooke Wisconsin E. J. Gross H. F. Kean Minnesota G. H. Sullivan C. F. Scott Charles Hopkins Clark Peter Jansen Fred A. Sims Eugene Marshall New Mexico A. B. Fall G. H. Moser M. B. MacFarlane Theodore N. Vail Henry J. Jackson Lawrence Groner John H. Peters H. F. Lippet Thomas M. Bartlett St. Wright J. Russell W. F. Elgin G. J. Cameron J. E. Stone N. A. K. Rugby Leavitt Korning W. Y. Morgan John T. King Earl B. Mallory W. J. Northrup E. C. Toner T. J. Darling J. M. Cunningham Merrill. Shurtleff Permanent Organization Committee M. A. Hisle C. L. Davis Cocoa Daniel Boyd James Thompson Ira J. ‘Kipp, Jr P. Keller W. W. Vanfleet W. McDonald W. E. Galligos P. H. Dow Irvine S. Chase W. J. Fairley Lewis G. Lynch Henry W. Marshall E. E. Diggs E. W. Otero G.A. Carpenter Schuyler Merritt C. J. Lane W. B. Bean J. C. Russell J. E. Walker Thomas Davis A. F. Williams R. W. Hoyt J. J. Blaine J. A. Blair William H. Hayes John Henry Roraback E. R. Gern2y M. J. Mulhill Samuel R. van Sant Arthur Gieseter C. W. Fulton Walter L. Houser David Baird Michigan Charles B. Warren Ohio R. K. Hynicka Tennessee Jesse M. Littleton B. J. Hanchett Paul Howland S. B. Anderson

Secretary Lansing Probes German Peace Interview Reports

Secretary Lansing cabled Ambassador Gerard in Berlin seeking confirmation or denial of press reports that Gerard gave interviews on peace talks. Berlin quotes linked to Wilson’s peace efforts and the presidential campaign. State Department officials expect a denial if Gerard made such statements, and no denial had arrived.

Washington Lansing Gerard Berlin Germany Ferences Wilson State Department

Plans for National Laundrymen's Association Convention

C B Waters outlines entertainment plans for the National Laundrymen's Association convention in Cincinnati from October 9 to 12. The Committee on Exhibits reports near full exhibition space booked, with the meeting held at the Business Men's Club.

National Laundrymen’s Association C. B. Waters Committee On Cincinnati Laundrymen and Allied Trades Club Business Men’s Club

Masson Gathering in Dayton Welcomes Grand Master

The largest Dayton Ky Masons meeting drew about 300 members at Henry Barnes Lodge. Grand Master David Jackson of Kentucky attended the event after the initiation of a large class of candidates and a banquet honoring him as guest of honor.

Dayton Henry Barnes Lodge David Jackson Kentucky Maister Jackson

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