Chester Park Reopens Under Downpour and Vaudeville
Crowds packed Colonel Martin's park despite heavy rain and chill as the cafe porch and free vaudeville theater drew large gatherings. Dumond's Minstrels, the Italian trio, and Francelias entertained while bathers and swimming classes filled the morning, shaping a big day at the historic park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Colonel Martin
Dumond
Dumonds
Baker
Cornalla
Old Park
Imperial order echoes Bobrikoff coup in Finland
In St Peters burg June 8 an imperial order in The Official Messenger mirrors the 1899 Bobrikoff coup. It grants Cabinet Ministers power to review reports to the Emperor on behalf of the Finnish government and Diet via the Governor General. The Finnish Secretary of State must route drafts to the Russian Premier for imperial review. Disagreements require the Premier or his delegate to be present before the Emperor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Bobrikoff
Finland
Grand Duchy
Elephant Kills Horse in Circus Incident at New Albany
An enraged circus elephant seized a horse with its trunk in New Albany Indiana and fatally struck the animal against the ground. The handler tried to restrain the elephant as the horse kicked it before the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Ind
Boy Killed at Ball Game in Kentucky
Lloyd Shelton, 18, died after a wild throw hit him in the breast while watching a ball game near Fancy Farm Kentucky. He was a spectator and had just arrived at the game when the fatal injury occurred.
Obituary notices for S Pertin Brown and John Oglesby
S Pertin Brown died at home in Findlay Ohio at 83 after moving to Hancock County in 1834. She knew many Indian chiefs who lived in the county decades ago. John Oglesby first Chief of the Middletown Fire Department died at 61, formerly with W G Oglesby Paper and later Middletown Hydraulic Company superintendent, active in lodge work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Pertin’. Brown
Hancock County
Ohio
Findlay
John Oglesby
Middletown (Co.) Fire Department
W. G. Oglesby Paper
Middletown Hydraulic Company
Darktown Fire Brigade burlesque entertains at Coney
Disappointed crowds at Coneg era faced rain that halted outdoor scenes of Darktown Fire Brigade Fighting the Flames. Enthusiastic, mostly black performers drew praise as the burlesque aims to tour Coney with three daily shows at 3 30 7 30 and 9 15 while awaiting better weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darktown Fire Brigade
Coney
Vine Street
Brutus the Lion Demands Chickens at the Zoo
Old Brutus, the lion in the Carnivora Building, now refuses all food except freshly killed young chicken, causing higher feed costs. Sol Stephan vows to persist, though Brutus is a longtime favorite and one of the oldest Zoo residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoological Garden
Brutus
Carnivora
Sol Stephan
Mr. Stephan
Metropolitan English Grand Opera to Open Chester Park
June 21 marks the debut of the Metropolitan English Grand Opera Company at Chester Opera House. Colonel Martin has arranged the season with active rehearsals under way for a few extra performers led by Joseph Sheehan and Miss Aida Hemmi, promising performances of merit at Chester Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin Hood
Metropolitan English Grand Opera Company
Chester Park
Martin
Chester Opera House
Joseph Sheehan
Aida Hemmi
the Park
Kemp Sisters Wild West Still Draws Crowds at Lagoon
Rain kept people away from parks but boosted downtown cinema crowds as Kemp Sisters Wild West remains Lagoon’s feature attraction. The show thrives in varied weather, attracting loyal patrons regardless of temperature.
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Kemp Sisters
Lagoon
Pow An Sinks After Rock Collision Near Lantao Island
The British steamer Pow An traveling Hong Kong Canton Macao struck a rock off Lantao last night and is a total wreck. European passengers and officers were rescued. many natives missing. The Pow An, 2339 tons, built at Glasgow, belonged to the Hongkong Canton and Macao line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hongkong
Canton
Macao
Lantao
Capsum Pass
Canton River
Glasgow
Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamship Company, Limited
Arrest Report Links Seligman to Cohen Case
Louisville dispatch says a detained man called M B Cohen is thought to be Max Seligman who left his wife and creditors last Friday. Chief Millikin reports no complaint against Seligman and no warrant. a photo and police record sit in Bertilion Bureau. Seligman married Dora Isaacs of Madison Indiana. she left town for her parents Sunday.
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Louisville
M. B. Cohen
Max Seligman
Millikin
Seligman
Bertilion Bureau
Dora Isaacs
Madison
Ind
Trolley Ropes Trap Boy At City Hospital
Elmer Meyer aged several children at the Mt. Auburn Zoo car injury when trolley ropes snapped taut lifting him off the car and dropping him to the floor. He suffered bruises and cuts and was taken to City Hospital by his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Auburn Zoo
Elmer Meyer
West Front Street
City Hospital
Mrs Emma Shaffer Granted Uncontested Divorce in Ohio
Mrs Emma Jones Shaffer, a Middletown society figure and relative of Congressman J E Harding, was granted an uncontested divorce from Harry Lee Shaffer in Hamilton Ohio. The ruling cites neglect as the ground. She is aunt of Tad Jones the Yale athlete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Hamilton
Emma Jones Shaffer
Middletown
J. E. Harding
Harry Lee Shaffer
Tad Jones
Thaw Trial Costs Run High Amid Big Fees Cast
London dispatch notes Wyler versus Lewis on Nyassa Land costs. Jurors' fees set at fifty guineas each, with total expenses around £65,000 including £30,000 for case prep and jury work. Thirty three days into the trial, one witness faced about 8,000 questions. opening speeches totaled 285,000 words. Justice Eady will issue an order enabling tax collection despite a receiver, without harming any party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
London
Wyler
Lewis
Nyassa
Westminster Gazette
Justice Eady
Chancery
Prominent architect kills wife then himself in Willoughby
In Cleveland suburb Willoughby tonight, Charles P. Corlett, head of Corlett Engineering, shot and killed his wife Elizabeth then himself after a domestic quarrel. Three shots fired. Mrs. Corlett died at the scene, Mr. Corlett died shortly after. He was 38, she 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Charles P. Corlett
Corlett Engineering Company
Elizabeth
Willoughby
Corlett
Mr. Corlett
Strike Ends as Kentucky Miners Return to Work
Lexington June 8 The strike of Imperial Coal Company miners in Breathitt County ended today after ten days. One hundred fifty men resumed work at the old wage scale. The walkout followed the discharge of Mine Superintendent Davis who was not rehired. The mines supply fuel for several mountain railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Imperial Coal Company
Breathitt County
Davis
City Hall Notes Highlight Service Board Actions
Harry Manss showed a silver loving cup for best House of Refuge baseball team. Hiller to lay water mains to Cheviot following board instruction. McCarthy Bros won the water works mains contract for next year at 27294 dollars. Committee of the whole received reports from the City Engineer and a solicitor on oiling streets around Ludlow Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Manss
Board of Service
House of Refuge
Hiller
Service Board
Cheviot
McCarthy Bros
Water Works Department
Ludlow Avenue
Park project readies Eden Park site for youth ball park
Park Superintendent Rodgers informed the Service Board that Eden Park Reservoir ground work is ready for leveling to create a youth ball park for the Fourth Ward. The board employed twelve laborers and a foreman to complete the task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodgers
Service Board
Eden Park Reservoir
Fourth Ward
Board of Education to Open Highland School Bid Proposals
Members of the Board of Education meet in a special session this afternoon to open bids for the Highland School construction project. The meeting focuses on reviewing bids and selecting a contractor for the new school work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Highland School
School Board to reorganize census taking by districts
Superintendent Dyer and President Withrow discussed the plan to shift census duties from wards to school districts to improve accuracy and streamline the process. The board believes district based counting offers clearer results and better coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyer
Withrow
Park Police clash spurs request to refrain from roses
Eleven Fire Department relief fund candidates faced voting by each fire station as a precinct. Five of the eleven were elected, with counting to be completed at the Board of Public Safety. Candidates listed include John Conners, Ed Bresnan, Joseph Bartlett, Isadore Miller, George Graf, Dennis Ryan, John Korte, Ed Sherwooda, Leonard Wescott, John Cunningham, and Marshal M L Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Firemen’s Relief Fund
Board of Public Safety
John Conners
Ed Bresnan
Hooks
Joseph Bartlett
Isadore Miller
George Graf
Dennis Ryan
John Korte
Ed Sherwooda
Leonard Wescott
John Cunningname
Marshal M. L. Campbell
Graft Exposed in London Borough Graft Scandals
A London dispatch reports graft in Battersea and West Hamborough councils with councillors receiving payments and gratis pocketbooks funded by taxpayers. It notes youth gangs in London, revolvers carried by hooligans, and police efforts to curb crime while deflecting political protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
London
New York Board of Aldermen
America
Battersea Council
West Hamborough Council
Battersea
Brown
Kaw River Breaks Flooding Topeka
A Kaw River break of about 500 yards at the river’s big bend west of North Topeka sent four foot deep floodwaters into North Topeka, crossing Gordon Street and threatening Kansas Avenue. Residents prepared with scaffolding around homes while boats appeared on Jackson Street and the Little Russia area flooded two feet deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
North Topeka
Gordon Street
Kansas Avenue
Soldier Creek
Jackson Street
Little Russia
Directors named by business group in Cincinnati meeting
The North Cincinnati Business Men's Club elected Louis Waltz Dr Otto Dickmann Louis Kirstein and Joseph Berning as directors for three years at a meeting in North Cincinnati Turner Hall. Dickmann Kirstein and Berning were re elected for three years renewal while Chris Ahrens declined further election. They meet next Monday to organize with Dr J M Withrow outlining school betterment plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Cincinnati Business Men’s Club
North Cincinnati
Turner Hall
Louis Waltz
Otto Dickmann
Louis Kirstein
Joseph Berning
Dickmann
Kirstein
Berning
Chris Ahrens
North
Cincinnati
J. M. Withrow
Ohioan Killed by Train near Cambridge
Teddy Goodbright, a tin mill worker, was fatally struck by a Baltimore & Ohio train while returning home from a ball game in Cambridge. He died last evening and leaves a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Cambridge
Teddy Goodbright
Baltimore & Ohio
Paris Finds Eighteenth Century Ruins Beneath Lafayette Site
While clearing the Lafayette statue footings for alterations in Paris, workers uncovered the remains of an eighteenth century building, the foundations of Louis XVs tobacco manufactory, and the granite underworks for Napoleon IIIs intended statue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Paris
Louis XV
Napoleon III
Covington and Newport Hear Report on New Water Works
Covington and Newport boards hear a report by George Hornung on emergency water supply plans. Seven sites were surveyed for a 27 million gallon reservoir, with the Hans and Fritz site deemed best at an estimated cost of 184 170 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
George Hornung
Covington
Hawthorne
Lexington man sentences himself to one day in jail
Thomas Donnelly, 62, of Lexington Kentucky, created a stir in Covington Police Court by sentencing himself to one day in jail after being arrested for drunkenness. He had a large whisky bottle and money on him. Judge Read let him fix his punishment and he self-sentenced. The court allowed him one drink to taper off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Donnelly
Lexington
Covington
Donnelly
Heckhaus
Hackthorn
Read
Freight Trains Crashed Near Independence
Freight trains of Louisville and Nashville No. 39 collided near Independence yesterday. Several merchandise cars were destroyed and Conductor Edward Williams suffered a bad scalp wound from jumping a freight car. Wreckage cleared in a few hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Independence
Edward Williams
Short-change suspect detained in Covington
Max Stampil proprietor of a Pike Street restaurant reported a suspected short-change incident to Patrolmen Heckhaus and Etler. They arrested a man named William Shout, 27, of Paris Kentucky on the disorderly conduct charge after he was found attempting to work the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Stampil
Pike Street
Heckhaus and
Etler
William? Shout
Paris
Sanitary Guards Claims Held Up in Newport Council Row
The Newport General Council Claims Committee postponed about $400 in claims for sanitary guards assigned to quarantine contagious cases. A test suit to resolve the dispute with Health Officer Brown is likely. Other claims approved totaled $5,800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport General Council
Brown
Clergyman's Salary Attached on Mission Farewell
Reverend F W Fisher pastor of Grace M E Newport had his salary seized by an Ohio constable for debts owedto Newport grocer W H Horner and attorney B F Graziani. Fisher planned to depart for Alaska after farewell sermons as Cincinnati ministers bid him goodbye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
F. W. Fisher
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church, Newport
Constable Evans
Squire Donelan
Michigan
Donelan
Fisher
Portland
Ore
David Moore
Higgins Named to Fill Newport Sheriff Vacancy
The Newport vacancy in Sheriff John P. Nagel's office created by Deputy Charles Davis's resignation will be filled by John Higgins, former Democratic Alderman. Richard Davis declined the offer, Higgins accepted yesterday and will likely be sworn in today or tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Nagel
Newport
Charles Davis
John Higgins
Richard Davis
Nagel
Higgins
Campbell County Courts Pass On Unsound Mind and Fines
Frank Birsinger of Dayton was adjudged unsound and sent to Lakeland Asylum after being held for safekeeping in Newport Jail. Several defendants faced fines for disorderly conduct, including William Barnes, Mrs Christina Thomas, John Saunders, and William Fallsberry, while others had cases continued or set for trial in Circuit Court. divorces granted in the circuit court included Jennie Hancock versus Eugene Hancock and Charles Mueller versus Madaline Mueller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Birsinger
Dayton
Newport
Lakeland Asylum
William Barnes
Hawkins
Christina Thomas
John Saunders
William Fallsberry
Robert Cottingham
J. S. Cravens
Ollie Anderson
Fred Fisher
Henry Benke
Walter Grossheim
Arthur Creighton
Yun
Grand Jury Indicts Several in Kenton County
The Kenton County Grand Jury issued eleven indictments and dismissed three cases with one referred to the next panel. Edward Clayton and Charles Williams face multiple burglary charges for entering homes on Madison Avenue. Other indictments include robbery for Henry Banks and John Wagner, and theft of $139.08 from the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners by David Lucas. Additional cases cover burglary tools, petit larceny, and a railroad car break in. Some cases were dismissed or deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton County
Edward Clayton
Charles Williams
Emery T. Eades
R. C. Stewart
C. A. J. Walker
Madison Avenue
David Lucas
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Henry Banks
John Wagner
Wagner
Margaret Finnegan
Robbins Street
W. Clark
Lewis Walker
C. F. Stanfield
Charles Watson
Watson
Smith
Early Jones
Charles Aylers
James Yates
Charles Ring
James Bishop
Narrow escape on Ohio River near Ft. Thomas
Clarence Neblett of near Califor nia, C, rode waves on a passing boat after his skiff capsized. An expert swimmer he reached and clung to the boat until rescue. First Lieutenant Lawrence Matthews left yesterday with his wife and child for a five week visit with his parents in Eminence, Ky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Neblett
California
Ohio River
Ft. Thomas
Neblett
Lawrence Matthews
Eminence
Newport Real Estate Transfer for Lot 2 in Trustees' Addition
Charles Meyerle transfers Lot 2 in the trustees' addition at Newport to Oscar Draper and W F Simon in a recorded real estate move. The deed outlines the parcel within Newport's subdivided township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Meyerle
Oscar Draper
W. F. Simon
Newport
Deufel and Heirs Named in Vermont Avenue Property Row
Emma and John Deufel and Gertrude Heide lead a land dispute over 168 feet by 60 feet parcels in Montague town, with neighbors Senedpioasgess and others. The case references Mary Odenthal and Bilabeth Kloentrup amid a 15 by 100 feet lot on Vermont Avenue in Latonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma
John Deufel
Gertrude Heideman
Montague
Mary Odenthal
Kloentrup
Vermont Avenue
Latonia
Mayor appoints new license inspector in Newport
Mayor Krieger surprised Newport by naming Patrolman John Tocher as city license inspector, replacing Sergeant Cottingham. The move ends ongoing clashes with Clerk Davis over license collections and enforcement, amid Democratic Republicans tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krieger
Newport
Lickert
John Tocher
Davis
Cottingham
Helmbold
Clark Davis
Police Department
Tocher
Windstorm Uproots Trees and Damages Campbell County Farms
A violent windstorm swept through Campbell County yesterday afternoon causing property and vegetation damage. Rain accompanied the wind washing out gardens. trees were uprooted and farm buildings unroofed. James White near Alexandria lost part of his roof and fruit trees. Henry Weinbaum's farm four miles from Alexandria had a large barn wrecked. The storm also affected Newport and nearby areas.
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Campbell County
James White
Alexandria
Henry Weinbaum
Newport
Mrs Ida Thompson Reports Private Policeman Harassment
Ida Thompson of Saratoga street swore out an affidavit against Charles Hamilton a private policeman alleging he called her names in Police Judge Hawkins court. Thomas Morgan fainted from heat near Front street and Washington avenue and was taken home. The Campbell County Protestant Orphans Home Lady Managers plan a Friday meeting at 508 Washington avenue to finalize arrangements for the annual orphans feast. William Davies a teacher at the Ohio Mechanics Institute departs today for New York City en route to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Thompson
Saratoga Street
Hawkins
Charles Hamilton
Hamilton
Thomas Morgan
Front Street
Washington Avenue
Campbell County Protestant Orphans’ Home
Kiefer
William Davies
Parks Avenue
Ohio Mechanics Institute
New York City
Europe
Mrs Nagle Arrested On Insulting Language Charge
Mrs J Nagle of Rhensford street was arrested yesterday on a charge of insulting language. The warrant was sworn by Mrs Lulu Smith. Nagle to be tried this evening by Judge Seibert in Police Court. City Clerk Davis and City Treasurer to speak at Welfare Association meeting tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Nagle
Rhensford Street
Lulu Smith
Nagle
Seibert
Davis
Welfare Association
Will Sue Gunness Estate Over Insurance Proceeds
E M Labb of Edgerton Wisconsin retained in LaPorte Indiana to sue Belle Gunness estate for 3500 dollars. The action seeks recovery of life insurance collected after husband Peter S Gunness death under mysterious circumstances five years ago. Plaintiffs are Peter S Gunness children from a former marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ind
E. M. Labb
Edgerton
Wis
Belle Gunness
Peter S. Gunness
Letter Found On Prisoner In Cincinnati Theft Case
Chief of Detectives Crawford investigates a letter found with Herman H. Powell of Harriman Tennessee who faced Police Court on petit larceny charges. Powell allegedly stole a ring and a charm from a boarding house at 1100 West Eighth Street. He was fined twenty five dollars and sentenced to thirty days in the Workhouse. The note dated Harriman Tennessee warns Powell to flee Cincinnati where police are seeking him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Herman H. Powell
Harriman
Tenn
West
Eighth Street
Cincinnati
Harriman, Tenn
Murderer Escapes Posse in Danbury Chase
A posse of farmers and constables returning from woods near Newton failed to capture Edward Schimmen the man charged with shooting Ida Potter to death in Main street Danbury. A man matching his description was seen entering the woods but likely fled toward Bridgeport as the posse formed. The pursuit resumes tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Conn
Newton
Edward Schimmen
Ida Potter
Main Street
Schirimann
Bridgeport
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Cleary
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Hastern Avenue
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Anna ‘Linneman
L. E. Murphy
Lexington, Ky
BO Oelker
Newport News
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Kys
Gertie Riedinger
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Bellevue
Gunness Estate
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