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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1929

Page

5

Newport’s Grand Jury Quiets Newport Crime Wave

Campbell County crime prevention has succeeded for forty eight hours as the grand jury sat, arrests for minor violations rose during the session, and police expect a quiet period until the next grand jury convenes. The Appalachian Way route plan and Orphans Outing plans were outlined, with sixty automobiles asked to transport county orphans to Coney Island on June 19.

Campbell County Newa Grand Jury Police Department Newport United States Cincinnati Automobile Club Coney Island Monmouth Street

Newport Wins Temporary Restraint on Water Main Laying

In Circuit Court Judge A. M. Caldwell granted Newport a temporary injunction stopping Ft. Thomas and Union Light from laying water mains along Water Works road. City Solicitor Blaine Mc Laughlin argued the pipes would damage Newport’s property and hinder future water system development. Briefs will be filed for a permanent injunction before summer vacation to avoid delays.

Blaine McLaughlin A. M. Caldwell City of Newport Ft. Thomas Union Light, Heat and Power Company McLaughlin Newport Water System Levi S. Shepler Webster Helm Fr. Thomas Caldwell

Runaway Horse Forces Wild Ride After Crash

A Newport bound wagon driven by Mrs. Lyda Schneider of Cold Spring Kentucky was struck by an automobile driven by Russell Griffith of Middletown Ohio. The horse bolted and ran a mile along the Alexandria pike before being halted. Eggs milk and cheese were spilled. crates of chickens remained in the wagon. Griffith agreed to pay for all damages and no charges were filed.

Newport Lyda Schneider Cold Spring Alexandria Pike Middletown Griffith

Woman Fined in Apartment Shooting Incident

Mrs. Nellie Davis of 413 West Sixth street admitted being in her apartment with W R Wirt of Ft Thomas when Adam Bryant of Covington fired two shots through the door after being refused entry. Bryant and Wirt had earlier been fined for disorderly conduct. Police destroyed more than a hundred bottles of beer after the affray.

Nellie Davis West Sixth Street W. R. Wirt Ft. Thomas Adam Bryant Covington Bertelsman Bryant Wirt

Anschutz to Run Again for Dayton Judge Seat

Judge James A. Anschutz of Dayton Kentucky announced his candidacy for the police judge position again, pending the Democratic primary in August. He fills the unexpired term of Andrew Schlelein who died months ago after resigning from the Dayton Council to take the judgeship.

James A. Anschutz Dayton, Ky Anschutz Andrew Schlelein Dayton

Campbell County Club to push Appalachian Way highway

The Campbell County division of the Cincinnati Automobile Club will launch a drive to obtain the Appalachian Way through Campbell County and Newport. An Advisory Committee will appoint a group to visit officials of the Appalachian Way Association and present a plan.

Campbell County Club Campbell County The Cincinnati Automobile Club Newport Appalachian Way Association

Newport Office Address and Phone for The Commercial Tribune

The Newport office is located at No. 9 Woolsack Building, 10 West Fourth Street. Contact telephone is South 1556. News items may be mailed or phoned to this office.

Newport The Commercial Tribune Woolsack Building West Fourth Street South 1556 Commission Third Scott Sts Covington

Pranks Target Campbell County Constable In Poolroom

Raiding Constable Carl Besse was the victim of a joke posted on a six by six foot placard on a poolroom door at Eleventh street and Central avenue Thursday night. The sign read Padlocked by Carl Besse and was removed by W. Fogel who runs the poolroom. Besse said he did not visit the poolroom and blamed a violator of prohibition laws for the stunt.

Carl Besse Campbell County Eleventh Street Central Avenue San W. Fogel Besse

Mrs Lulu Scott Granted Divorce in Campbell County Court

Mrs Lulu Scott of Orchard Street Newport was granted a divorce from R P Scott a railroad worker in Campbell County Circuit Court yesterday. They wed July 15 1905. Scott is accused of desertion on March 30 1928. She receives custody of three children Bobby Arthur and Charles and alimony.

Lulu Scott Orchard Street Newport R. P. Scott Campbell County Sne Bobby Arthur Charles

Marriage Licenses Reported in Cincinnati Area

John Weld, 34, tailor, Cincinnati, wed Emma Kusgoerd, 34, Bellevue, Ky. John Coleman, 36, waiter, and Helen Powelut, 26, Cincinnati. Earl Wilkinson, 22, clerk, and Olive Kin caid, 19, Anderson, Ind. Jacob Frederick, 39, merchant, and Mary E. Wels, 18, Blanchester, O.

John Weld Cincinnati Emma Kusgoerd Bellevue John Coleman Helen Powelut Earl Wilkinson Olive Kincaid Anderson Ind Jacob Frederick Mary E. Wels Blanchester, O

Jury Chosen in $132000 Damage Suit Against Rail Line

After four days of jury selection, trial opens in Kenton Circuit Court for Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing Company versus Chesapeake & Ohio Railway and others. Plaintiff claims damages from street elevation on Eleventh and Robbins to build viaducts amid grade crossing eliminations. Opening statements by Simmons and Smith for plaintiff, Galvin and Tracy for railroad, Stricklett for the city. Jury views site.

Wadsworth Electric Manuufacturing Company Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Company Bryson Kenton Wadsworth Company Eleventh Street Robbins Street R. C. Simmons Sawyer A. Smith Maurice L. Galvin Rank M. Tracy A. E. Stricklett

Planning expert outlines city zoning plan and costs

L Segoe Cincinnati planning expert detailed the city plan and required zoning zones to the City Planning Commission and City Commissioners. He recently bid $15 000 to survey and draft ordinances. The meeting at the Chamber of Commerce was hosted by Frank L Michaels as a Planning Commission member. The discussion centers on adopting a zoning system under a state law enacted two years ago for second class cities.

City Planning Commission L. Segoe Cincinnati Planning Commission Chamber of Commerce Frank L. Michaels

Covington PTAs Host Holiday Picnic at Coney Island

Covington school officials treated students to a holiday picnic organized by the Covington City Council and PTA at Coney Island. Thousands of children, parents, and teachers rode the Island Queen from Covington wharf at 11 AM and returned in the evening after games contests and amusements.

Covington Covington City Parent-Teacher Association Coney Island Queen Covington Wharf

Multiple Young Couples Named From Ohio Kentucky Area

A census style listing identifies pairs of persons and their ages and hometowns across Ohio Kentucky and nearby towns. Names include Robert Huber Ruth Admore Harold Swigert Emily McGuire George Brue Dorothy Brown John Ryder Edith Borneman Edward Fowler Helen Scharfenberger David Dorris Stella Hinton Victor Coyle and Katheryn Lenon.

Robert Huber Ruth A. Admore New Richmond Harold Swigert Emily McGuire Columbus George A. Brue Dorothy Brown Covington John Ryder Edith Borneman Demossville Edward Fowler Loveland Helen Scharfenberger Reading David W. Dorris Stella G. Hinton Lima Victor Coyle Philadelphia Katheryn Lenon Zanesville

Scruggs Divorce Suit Filed In Kenton Circuit Court

Mrs. Verbia Bell Scruggs filed for divorce from William Luther Scruggs of 263 East Robbins Street charging cruelty. She seeks custody of their three children and restoration of her maiden name Verbia Bell Campbell. The couple married November 1, 1925.

Kenton Circuit Court Verbia Bell Scruggs William Luther Scruggs East Robbins Street Verbia Bell Campbell

Covington Welfare Plans Tag Day Sale for Pool Fund

Central Covington Welfare Association conducts a tag day sale today to raise funds for a playground swimming pool at Jefferson Avenue foot. R. A. Wolking Jr. serves as drive chairman.

Covington Central

Y M C A Campaign Reaches 109607 in Covington Drive

Senator R P Ernst announces final tally of 109607 in Covington YMCA drive with 408 subscriptions 24351 from Women’s Division and 9151 from Mrs L D Coffman. Gifts from Senator Phipps and Mrs Ernst boost total to 109607 for new YMCA addition contracts to be let after bids.

Covington Y. M. C. A R. P. Ernst Ernst Lawrence C. Phipps Colorado Washington, D. C D. Collins Lee L. D. Coffman

Grand Jury Fails to Find Gambling in Covington

Kenton County Grand Jury reports after eight days that no gambling was located in Covington despite investigation prompted by a complaint. Four indictments related to slot machines and lottery were named alongside numerous other charges in the final report presented to Judge Leslie T Applegate.

Kenton County Leslie T Applegate Kenton Covington Madison Avenue Grand Jury Applegate A. E. Stricklett Branch Hospital Pest House Amsterdam Pike George Greer Charles A. Stephens L. B. Elkins George Kinzer William Elam

Suit seeks damages after Dixie Highway collision in 1928

Rolly Egnor filed in Ken ton Circuit Court a suit for 10000 against E A Roland bus owner and M D Stewart auto owner. He says on June 12 1928 he was walking on Dixie Highway when struck by Stew s auto driven by Katherine Stewart then run over by Roland s bus. He suffered a broken left leg below the knee and a broken right foot plus other injuries.

Kenton Rolly Egnor E. A. Roland M. D. Stewart Egnor Dixie Highway Stew’sart Katherine Stewart Roland

Lt Hankins Visits Family Before Air Corps Assignment

Lieut. Milton T. Hankins and his wife arrived Thursday night to visit his parents Judge and Mrs. William B. Hankins at 254 Park avenue Ludlow. They will stay until Tuesday then head to Scott Field Illinois where Hankins will serve as meteorologist in the aviation division. He graduated from West Point in 1925.

Hankins Ft. Bliss el Paso Tex William B. Hankins Park Avenue Ludlow Scott Field Belleville Ill Lieut West Point

National League magnates abandon MVP award and eye season changes

The June meeting of National League magnates at the Cincinnati Club agreed to drop the 1000 dollar MVP award and certificate, a move echoed by the American League. They may ask the Schedule Committee to consider changing opening day date. President Heydler disputed claims that the baseball is livelier, citing higher extra base hit counts to support fan interest.

Cincinnati John A. Heydler Heydler

Latonia seventh race results horses run

Vandal driven by K Hoffman won the claiming race for three year olds. Woolorac and Light Hampson followed, with Toney Joe and St Ignatius also contesting. Final payouts: Vandal $8.92 straight, Woolorac $4.04 place, Light Hampson $8.14 show. race timing reported with fractions and a scratched entry Superlove.

H. Oots Tryster—Stamps A. W. Hamel Oeen St.Odds Vandal Tcinsee K. Hoffman Woolorac Pascuma W. Williamson Peter Dixon J. D. Doyle Lucky Xenora Ice P. O'Neill McLy Acnotr Matuels Woolcrac Light Hampson Toney Joe St. Ignatius Superlove Inner A. Fuerst C. Ec Susan Lenox A. Menger Wis Pete A. Pascuma Frank H. P. Headley J. Heupel Southland Stable Zurich Buddy Basil K. Russell Basil Manor Stable Demon Lauscher Everglade Oui Monsieur Hot Shot Monsieur

Reynolds to defend welterweight title in Columbus

Jack Reynolds world welterweight wrestling champion will defend his title against Harry Glick of New York at Hart's Acre in Columbus on Wednesday, announced by Quality Club matchmakers. Reynolds and Glick previously drew in a sensational 30 minute bout in New York two years ago amid much discussion. Reynolds has faced suspension from New York mats unless he meets Glick again.

Reynolds Columbus Jack Reynolds Harry Glick New York Hart’s Acre Glick

Long Branch horse racing results and entries

Race by race results from Long Branch detailing maiden and claiming events for two to four year olds. Includes horses like Prancing, Probate, Aversion, Mimic, Ramona S., and Dragon with jockeys, payouts, times, and scratches.

Seventh Race Scratched Sunkin Attracts Attention

In a claiming race for three-year-olds and up at one mile and seventy yards, Lactarius ridden by Convey paid 8.00 4.85 3.20 with Anaconda 4.90 3.35 and Triez 3.20 in the wagering. Time 1:47. Weather clear and track fast. Also listed Raw Aregal Nonstop Millson and Lucent. Cottage Boy Alita Allen Wheatstick and Chairman scratched Sunkin noted.

J. Reed Harned ‘Bros H. Schutte Harn Bros Louisville Lou SIMBA Philpot Parkview Stable Lady Basil Basil Manor Qi Crump Louisville Illustrious Lou Dolly Seth Spot Light Chiz Ada Adler Latch Key Fouhy Whittier Mann Tensenelda Rincon Lawnview Congo Night Bell Sidney W Careta Granite Rock Margaret Helen Bernard Bee McCabe Calabria Torrence Roseshot Vagabond King Harborton Splinters the Engineer Fearnot Plain Dealer Princesita Jenny Lind Estelle Marie Willington Foden Little Russell Moses Broughmonger Wellas Uppity Sinaste Wee Baloo Dr. Ralston Waffles Bond Slave Jean Bond Clock Golf Raving Lady Mimic Hughes Fairthorn Cannon Philips San Agnes Royal Fey Guarany Gallant Spark Doubledare Honesty Traverence Josephine H Our Sally Ann Singlestick Hope Hampton Voyage Ramona S Mergler Watkinson Zateslo Ebuford Pevic Fair Bob Intrepid Rex Musca Canes Woodliffe Dragon Horn Fenlight Phillipe Pandora Murzim Cottage Boy Alita Allen Wheatstick Sunkin Lactarius Convey Anaconda Triez Angelbright Cavens Fiaherty Lady Emblem Verratt Tom Ormont Alma Clarence Omar Flo Nell B Ruth Long Dorothy Lee Patti Louise Mother Focus Knight Johnson Moser Sergeant Seth Sturdy Stella Sandy Hampton Perfect Model Bobbinalong New Gold Bobby Basil Fortunate Mann Braybant Ranmaid Facility Lemnos Lifetime Passant Edith Gay Raight Frightful Fowler Jack D’or Ford Escarra Finnerty Ocean Current Erin Go Bragh Cockney Scratchunior Nurse Naibec Paton Senator Seth Flying Torch Harass Horvath Timse Goldmint Caroler Runaway Princess Bourbon Ben Marshall Burns Aluniu Parmalee Hypoluxo Cramer Higgins R. Panchita Gianelloni Ran—Islam Hengist (Edwards Yam Toy Major Johnson Erin Queen Sawdust Film Photograph Sporting Lady Arch Queen Tom McCue Ellyney Patie Lucky D Olver

Fairmount Racing Results First Through Seventh Races

Report of seven claiming and allowance races at Fairmount with purses from 1000 to 1200 dollars. Results list winners riders and payoffs for each race along with times, other contenders, and scratches. Track conditions noted as muddy with several horses scratched or failing to place.

Belmont results first race at Widener course

Purse values range from 1000 to 1200 with six races listed for two year olds and up. Notable entries include Nisty at 3-1 and St Tuscan at 0-5 in the opening race, Recreation and Stormy Dawn in the claiming second, Pennant Lass Okaybee and Lady Capulet in the following events, and Brown Wizard Comstockery Altitude in the Richmond Handicap. Weather clear and track fast with several scratches and an entry list.

Rayo Ella Rufus Eeneeeerne Tenenee Mac. Day Cane Misserette Eereheeeeene Ann Curtis Manning Sreeeereee Bob Johnson Tarbaby Nonna Mona Gilded Youth Porto de Oro Catlettsburg Paul Tee Salvathern Eeenthenee Senate Master Bobbie Kitling Royal Watch Strongheart Mart Malone Fire Chief Porto Bello Kinkajou Centeenn Onan Dyna Sonny Golden Yar Sporting Editor Jake Ny Castle Lady Essington Non Teres Sin Dixie Werner Eeeneee Weenie M. Weorseee Prince Lichtfoot CL. Eeeeeencee White Way Widener A. Pi. Sh. Nisty Brice Sicwe Tuscan Renick St. Prisca Moon Luggage Royal Tree Asborealian Contrition Leller Bunny Hie St. Fleet Recreation Fields Stormy Dawn Robertson Steffen Eniuits Fortune Corporal el Play Butler R. A. Smith Pipe Pennant Lass Brunner Okaybee Rose Lady Capulet Maiber Thader Nettie Stone Progeny Anna G Too High S. Ross Richmond Jorkey St. PI Brown Wizard L Fator Comstockery Ellis Indigo St. PL Sk 'Boojum McAfee Maya Intelone Imperial Air W. Garner Golden Plume Eacline Skirl Dunlin Paddock Partisan Sunny Brother Whitney Jocke Golden Canopy Fator Turf King Belmona Légere Golflex Lord Broom Blabber Scarip Sturdy Rejuvenation Meridian Queen Scarington Lassa Doubledom Herb Ashby Lemonade Stevens John J. Williams Thurber Battleax Corposant Carlino Mint Grass Woodcock Grand Boy Enthusiastic Gunther Great American Autumn Bloom Calliope Atelia

Gable Triumphs Over Yaqui Joe At Redland Field

George Gable of Cincinnati won a three fall welterweight bout at Redland Field defeating Yaqui Joe in the third fall after a 33 minute 30 second struggle. Joe earlier won the second fall while Joe suffered a jump ring miscue that left him dazed before Gable finished him with a flying tackle. John Evko topped Glen Wade in a heavyweight matchup, and Chief War Eagle beat Jack Kogut while Ted Thye pinned Elmer Guthrie in eleven minutes.

George Joe Goofy New Redland Field Arena Gable Yaqui Joe John Evko Chicago Glen Wade Cincinnati Chief War Eagle Jack Kogut Ted Thye Elmer Guthrie

Tristate Tennis Opens With 21 Matches At Cincinnati

The twenty-ninth Tristate Tennis Tournament begins this afternoon at the Cincinnati Tennis Club with 21 men's singles bouts. Eighty players entered including fifteen from out of town. top seeds include Julius Seligson and Herbert L. Bowman.

Cincinnati Tennis Club Julius Seligson New York Herbert L. Bowman Emmett Pare Chicago Georgetown University Paul J. Kunkel Cincinnati George Jennings Elias Flax Archie McCallum Earl Bossong Frederick Royer Bruce Brown Montreal Canada Rafael Jose Gonzales Manila P. L Makoto Yamaguchi Yokohama Japan Paul Whitson Knoxville Tenn Frank C. Dale Indianapolis Joseph Hoffer Oxford Richard Johnson Dayton Max Albion Edmund Fulton Winnetka Illinois Taylor Stanley Fred D. Burns Leo J. Lunn Boyd Chambers Reginald Bernard A.B. Sieve Aleck Johnson Stan Frank Herbert Brinker Ray Cassini Carl

O'Dowd Faces Miller In Parkway A. C. Ring Bout

Eddie O'Dowd arrives in Cincinnati to challenge Freddie Miller for the Greater Cincinnati featherweight title in a ten round outdoor bout at Redland Field. The Columbus fighter plans to slug it out, betting on his power to topple Miller and claim the throne.

Eddie O'Dowd Columbus Cincinnati Freddie Miller Greater Cincinnati Parkway A. C Redland Field Miller O'Dowd Cincinnatian

Queen City Boys Vie For Finals In Chicago Meet

Two Cincinnati youths advance to finals at the national collegiate track championships in Chicago preliminaries. John Anderson of Cornell reaches the discus final while Dick Rockaway of Ohio State takes second in the 120 hurdles and wins the 220 timbers. Pete Rasmus of Ohio State sets a new discus mark, Kane of Ohio Wesleyan reaches finals in hurdles, and three Miami athletes earn finals spots in broad jump, 440 dash, and shot put.

Commercial Tribune Chicago Cincinnati Pete Rasmus Ohio State Anderson George Simpson Eddie Tolan University of Michigan Simpson Kane Ohio Wesleyan Miami Steinhauer Gordon Vossler

Six Xavier Men End Careers Today

Six Xavier College athletes leave the program today as five baseball players and one trackman wrap up their careers. Coach Joe Meyer bids farewell to Capt. Droege Sanders, John Wilke, Bill Clines, Ed O Hara and Chip Cain after the baseball game with Dayton. Coach Tom Sharkey sends off Tom Eagen after the Public Recreation Commission track meet at Deer Creek Commons where Eagen will throw the discus one final time.

St. Xavier College Joe Meyer Droege Sanders John Wilke Bill Clines Ed. O’hara Chip” Cain University of Dayton Tom Sharkey Tom Eagen Musketeers Public Recreation Commission Deer Creek Commons Tom Eagen

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