Metropolitan Opera at Chester Park Opera House for Robin Hood
The Metropolitan English Opera Company brings Robin Hood to Chester for ten weeks starting next Sunday with the largest first day seat sale in the opera house history. Star tenor Joseph F. Sheehan and barytone Thomas D. Richards headline with Miss Aida Hemmi and Miss Margaret Crawford praised after recent seasons with the Met. The company is noted for intact, familiar repertoire and early week performances aimed at opera lovers.
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Chester Park Opera Company
Chester
Metropolitan English Opera Company
Chicago
Cleveland
Chester Opera House
Robin Hood
the Park Opera House
Joseph F. Sheehan
Thomas D. Richards
Barytone
Cincinnati
Henry W. Savage
Aida Hemmi
Margaret Crawford
Metropolitan
North Cincinnati Turn Verein Outing and Fest Fund Drive
The North Cincinnati Turn Verein marks its twenty seventh anniversary with a Zoo Garden outing to boost the Bund Turn Fest in June 1909. Surplus funds go to the fest fund. The gymnastic school season closes. At 2 15 PM children and gym scholars march from Turner Hall to the Zoo and receive souvenir badges and admission tickets.
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Cincinnati
Zoological Garden
Turner Hall
Zoo
Three Italians slain in Black Hand attack in New Orleans
In New Orleans Italian quarter three men were shot to death and a fourth wounded during a Black Hand extortion attempt at Pietro Giacona's Chartres street home. Giacona, a wealthy wine merchant, and his son activated a rifle to repel assailants who demanded money and valuables, killing the three intruders as they tried to loot the house. One attacker identified as Barraca died on the scene. another wounded man survived but was in critical condition.
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New Orleans
Pietro Giacona
Chartres Street
Giacona
Louisiana
Barraca
Giacon
Italia
General Beauregard
Delusion Drives Minister Insane in Illinois Town
The Rev Ezra Fiory of the Dunkard Church in Stering Illinois was declared of unsound mind after a delusion that he had lied about a church member grew. Friends investigated but could not cure him, and he was sent to an asylum after probate court adjudication. He had previously lived in Dayton Ohio and was well known in the Dunkard faith.
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Stering
Ezra Flory
Church of the Brethren
Dunkard Church
Fiory
Flory
Dayton
Ohio merchant ends life in Chillicothe apartment
Edward Reed sixty three years old, partner in Reed and Marshall, shot himself in his Chillicothe residence this evening. His health is given as the reason for the self inflicted tragedy.
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Chillicothe, O
Edward Reed
Reed & Marshall
Obituaries for Andrew F Murphy and Pembrook R Flitcraft
Andrew F Murphy of Columbus Ohio died yesterday morning after injuries from a kick by Captain Wirz at Andersonville Civil War prison. He lived as an invalid for years in severe pain. Pembrook R Flitcraft former Circuit Judge of St Louis Missouri died yesterday from heart disease at age 61.
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Andrew F. Murphy
Wirz
Andersonville
Columbus
Murphy
Pembrook R. Flitcraft
St. Louis
Fiitcraft
Prominn
Actor Arnold Daly Files Bankruptcy Petition in New York
Arnold Daly, the actor and theatre manager, filed a petition in the United States District Court in New York on June 17. Liabilities amount to 40246 dollars with assets of 1375 dollars. Creditors include actress Loie Fuller, owed 7300 dollars on a contract for services.
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New York
Arnold Daly
United States District Court
Loie Fuller
Cincinnati Shoe Men's Association Sets August Outing Date
The Cincinnati Shoe Men's Association fixed August 22 for its annual outing at Chester Park. Prizes will be awarded to foremen and forewomen of the factories, shoe salesmen, and storers from retail stores.
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Cincinnati Shoe Men's Association
Chester Park
Vaudeville stars at Coney this week draw crowds
Madge De Armas an aerialist of noté will appear at Coney Sun day. Bregers Kingman and Bregers perform a comedy acrobatic act. McDaragh and Sherwood are billed as expert marksmen. Woods and Ralton, instrumentalists, join the bill. The vaudeville programme at Coney this week proves popular.
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Madge de Armas
Coney Sunday
Bregers
Kingman
McDaragh
Sherwood
Woods
Ralton
Coney
Kemp Sisters' Wild West at Lagoon Entertains Local Press
Kemp Sisters performed Wild West at Lagoon drawing newspapermen and locals. Ham ilton Methodist Sunday schools held an outing at Coney Island with St Patrick's parish children and district pupils aboard the same steamer as Butler County visitors. Fraternal Eagles from Kentucky plan Kentucky Eagles Day at Coney Island next Saturday under Bluegrass Aerie of Bellevue. Don Philippini returns to the Zoological Garden for another week with The Bostonian Quartet featuring Miss Gibson, Miss Gevanni, Mr Durand, and Mr Hoffman in a program of vocal selections.
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Hamilton
Coney Island
St. Patrick’s Parish
Wighteenth
Butler County
Order of Eagles
Kentucky
Kentucky Eagles
Bluegrass Aerie of
Bellevue
Don Philippini
Zoological Garden
Gibson
Gevanni
Messrs
Durand
Hoffman
Ohio Stationery Engineers Convene in Springfield
Springfield Ohio hosts the Ohio Association of Stationery Engineers annual convention starting June 18 with 200 to 300 delegates. W F Koontz chairs the opening as Mayor Burnett gives a welcome, H H Horney replies, and about one hundred manufacturers display engine and boiler room equipment. Cincinnati participants back George Arnold for vice president as delegates arrive from across Ohio.
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Commercial Tribune
Springfield
Ohio Association of Stationery Engineers
W. F. Koontz
Burnett
H. H. Horney
Barberton
Queen City
George Arnold
Ohio
Cincinnati
Night Riders Indict 59 as Grand Jury Acts in Kentucky
Harrison Circuit Court opens with a jury from fifty summoned to try Kenton Fowler Brown and Magee on night riding charges. Marshal Haley identifies them as band members who whipped him and dumped his tobacco. Magistrate testifies over 100 shots fired. Indictments name 59 Lyon County suspects for the Birmingham raid of March 9, 1908 with bail set at 500 dollars.
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Commercial Tribune
Cynthiana
Harrison Circuit Court
Kenton, Fowler, Brown and Magee
Marshal Haley
Haley
Bracken County
Society of Equity
Benton
Burnett Phelps
Otis Blick
Birmingham
Hugh Rodgers
Irvin Rodgers
John Hill
Henry Towns
Thuse Duncan
George Duncan
Kenny Bloodworth
Kenny Hayden
John Ae Amon Fulks
Dave Payne
John Ox
Ed. Fox
Johnson Lady
John Whalen
Stone Wilson
Dock Culp
Cleve Kelly
John Prescott
Henry Eddington
Jack Wells
Elvin Hill
Willard Towns
Ted Murray
Charles Pigrun
Billy Hill
Charles Collins
Jodie Lee
Courtney Champion
Jesse Kelly
Zed Bloodworth
Luther Wells
Thomas Duncan
Naldy Brown
Earnest Fox
Alfred Fox
Lyon County
Robert Heath
John Heath
Jack Heath
Joe Washburn
John Chambers
Charles Phelps
John Ryan
Dan Schroeder
Bud Schroeder
Sid Allison
Willie Goheen
Marvin Watkins
John Jackson
Pete Prince
Roscoe Prince
Tom Chiles
Bucy Wyatt
T. B. McFarland
Claude Jones
Clarence Petway
Claude Culp
Jack Allen
Usurping Sultan Hafid Marries Cousin in Fez
In Fez Morocco on June 17 Mulai Hafid wed a cousin, daughter of Mulai Ismail, then announced his Cabinet with Madni Glaoui named Grand Vizier. Hafid also ordered rejection of European innovations including the ban on automobiles.
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Fez
Morocco
Mulai Hafid
Mulai Ismail
Madni Glaoui
Hafid
Morse Indicted Again in Bank Misappropriation Case
Alfred H. Curtis president and Charles W. Morse vice president of the National Bank of North America are indicted for false reports to the Comptroller and misapplication of about 1.25 million dollars for speculative purposes. They appeared before Judge Hough and pleaded not guilty with trial set for October.
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New York
Federal Grand Jury
Alfred H. Curtis
Charles W. Morse
National Bank of North America
Curtis
Morse
Hough
United States Circuit Court
Alimony Awarded To Mrs Hartje In Pittsburg Case
Mrs Mary Scott Hartje wife of Augustus Hartje a Pittsburg paper magnate wins alimony of 5000 dollars annually plus 26750 for court expenses and 7000 for attorney fees by Judge Fraser. The divorce litigation had been widely publicized.
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Pittsburg
Mary Scott Hartje
Augustus Hartje
Fraser
Golden Wedding of Eli and Mrs Craig Noted in Ohio
Ohioans celebrate the Golden Wedding anniversary of Eli Craig and his wife at their Washington C. H. home. Married June 17, 1858 in Circleville, the couple hosted a dinner and reception with friends and relatives. Eli Craig, born January 10, 1833, and his family run Craig Brothers, a long established business in Fayette County and Washington D. H. The couple are active church members with deep local ties.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington C. H
Eli Craig
Hast Street
Circleville
C. Felton
M. E. Church
Craig
Craig Brothers
Washington D. H
Ohio
David
Eli
Thomas H
Good Hope
Fayette County
Staunton
M.E. Church
Grace M. FE. Church
Washington D.H
Thomas Burnett
Ohio Democrats Seek Ohioan for Vice President in Denver
The Ohio Democratic committee weighs placing an Ohioan on the National ticket with Bryan. Possible candidates include Mayor Tom L Johnson and John J Lentz with Den ver a congressman and Senate clerk A P Sandles discussed. Plan calls for a strong push to win the Denver convention and rally support for an Ohio nominee. Matt Denver is touted as a town-capturing candidate.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Democratic State Executive Committee
Ohio
Clark C. Doughty
Ohio Senate
Ohio Democracy
Bryan
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
John J. Lentz
Matt R. Denver
Wilmington
A. P. Sandles
Senate
Lentz
Denver
Market Street
Matt Denver
J. W. Denver
Hoosier Founds New Owls Order Clash at Knoxville
A convention of the Order of Owls in Knoxville led to a split. A rival "American Order of Owls" formed by faction opponents headed by John W. Talbot. Dr. H. Preston Pratt of Chicago elected Supreme Past President. Regulars set Spokane as meeting site. American Order to meet next year in Reading.
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Knoxville
Tenn
The
Order of Owls
John W. Talbot
South Indiana
American Order of Owls
H. Preston Pratt
Chicago
Spokane
Wash
Reading
Wiley dies serving congressman A A Wiley dies
Representative A A Wiley of Alabama dies at a Hot Springs hotel at about age 50 after weeks of inflammatory rheumatism and decline. He served in Cuba as General Lawton's Chief of Staff and Civil Governor of the eastern province and was a member of the last four Congresses. His wife and son Lieutenant N J Wiley were by his side, with his brother Captain O C Wiley arriving from Troy Alabama.
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Hot Springs
A. A. Wiley
Alabama
Cuba
Lawton
N. J. Wiley
Fifth Artillery
O. C. Wiley
Troy
Ala
Kentucky Court of Appeals Upholds Dog Tax Law
The Kentucky Court of Appeals on June 17 upheld the constitutionality of a $1 dog tax law enacted two years ago., saying the tax can be collected on every dog. Three judges dissented.
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Frankfort
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Man wounded while shown gun in street incident
Simon Levy aged 46 of 739 West Ninth street was shot in the arm while a friend displayed a pistol at Denham and Kenner streets. He was driven to the City Hospital for treatment.
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Simon Levy
West Ninth Street
Denham
Kenner
City Hospital
Dowdell Sues Bellevue Officer For Damages
In Campbell County Circuit Court Edward Dowdell, by attorney Arthur Hall, sues Patrolman Albert Peak of Bellevue for 5095 damages claiming a mace strike during a April arrest. Judge Yungblut closed a three day session in Alexandria and will convene in Newport.
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Arthur Hall
Edward Dowdell
Albert Peak
Bellevue
Dowdell
Y.yungblut
Circuit Court
Alexandria
Newport
Henry Werpup
Katherine Werpup
Postal Telegraph Company
Court of Appeals
Ebert
Yungblut
Covington Kills Tubercular Cows in Purity Crusade
Eight cows infected with tuberculosis were killed by order of Covington Meat and Milk Inspector Wyman yesterday. He says the action starts a broader campaign to provide the city with absolutely pure milk and meats. The cows owned by several dairy men.
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Inspector Wyman
Covington
Wyman
Safety gates avert Newport trolley crash at Monmouth Street
A Monmouth Street safety gate blocked a fast eastbound train from colliding with a traction car carrying passengers to Cincinnati. Brakes failed and the motorman stayed at his post as the car struck the gate. no injuries were reported and all passengers were transferred across the river.
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Monmouth Street
Newport
Fast Flyer
Cincinnati
Tra
Physician Marries in Covington Nuptials
Miss Audora Hall and Dr. Lyell of Covington wed last evening at the home of Mrs. Sidney Hall. The bride wore a white embroidered robe and carried valley lilies. Dr. R. W. Weaver officiated. Wilton Lyell was best man. The couple will honeymoon at the Thousand Islands.
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Audora Hall
Dr. Lyell
Covington
Sidney Hall
Caroline Hall
Mary Lyell
Baltimore
Anna Sinclair
Batiste
R. W. Weaver
Mt. Auburn Baptist Church
Wilton Lyell
Covington men detained after knife attack on merchant
Thomas Cale a Clinton and Linden avenues huckster lies in critical condition at St Elizabeths Hospital after a throat wound. William Lyda and Charles Padden of 1506 Clifton avenue and 1506 Kavanaugh street are held awaiting Cale’s outcome. Police Court hearings continued to Thursday on charges of tunkenness.
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Thomas Cale
Covington Marriage Licenses Filed Names and Residences
A list of marriage license applicants includes Charles H. Hall of Chicago and Alice Morgan of Elizabethtown Kentucky, with other entrants such as Henry Weber Elizabeth Middendorf Covington and John Carrigan. The records show ages and hometowns including Ludlow Mary Hopkins Shepard Dayton and Homer Nichols Shamh Ohio, among others.
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Charles H. Hall
Chicago, Ill
Alice. Morgan
Izabethtown
Lary Sims
teeveeBonora
Henry Weber
Elizabeth Middendorf
Covington
John Carrigan
Sds Cma
Deas
Henrietta Jordan
Ludlow
Frederick Wheligmann
Jennie Miskell
St. Louis
Minnie BH
New’ Albany
Ind
Roof
Dayton
Isicderees
A. Yfee Ndayton
Homer Nichols
Sham
Mary B. Hopkins
Shepard
Newport Couple Weds in Immaculate Conception Church
Miss Catherine Margaret Cannon of Newport married Thomas A. ONeill in Newport at 9 am. Father Me Nerney officiated with Rev Cooney. The bride wore duchess lace over white satin and a veil secured by valley lilies. A reception followed at the Cannon home with relatives and out-of-town guests. The couple departed by noon train for a wedding tour of the West and Yellowstone Park.
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Catherine Margaret Cannon
Newport
Thomas A. O'Neill
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Father Me
Nerney
Cooney
Evelyn O'Neill
Marcus Réearson
John Hellever
Harry Schmidt
J. Cannon
W. A. Cannon
John O'Neill
W. B. Cannon
Nelson Place
Newport High School holds 32nd commencement
Newport High School celebrates the thirty-second annual commencement tonight at Park Avenue School hall with thirty graduates the largest class in years. Principal address to be delivered by Bishop Woodcock. Also classified notice for a WAD experienced cook position in Cote Brilliante Newport at Tenth and Park Avenue.
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Newport High School
Park Avenue
Bishop Woodcock
Tenth
Cote Brilliante
Newport
Enlisted men to hold evening drill at post gym
The Second Infantry will hold a drill in the post gymnasium at 8 oclock this evening. Private Harry F. Moore of the Signal Corps has reported for duty, recently stationed at Ft Omaha Nebraska. The Second Battalion returned yesterday morning from a three day practice drill.
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Second Infantry
Harry F. Moore
Signal Corps
Ft. Omaha
Nebraska
Ida Deitz and Louis Wehner Wedding at Sacred Heart
The couple Ida Deitz and Louis Wehner wed yesterday morning in Sacred Heart Church Bellevue. The ceremony united the partners in a traditional rites witnessed by family and friends.
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Ida Deitz
Louis Wehner
Sacred Heart Church
Fire damages residence of Frank Chapman in Corryville
Fire partially destroyed a Corryville residence at 2721 Van Street while the family was away. The blaze began among clothing on the lower floor, causing about 400 dollars in damage. Property owner is Mrs. J. C. Schwartz.
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Frank Chapman
van Street
Corryville
J.C. Schwartz
Daring Ohio River Drenched Rescue Sees Two Save Themselves
Franklin Stembler and Jacob Noell of Corntown Kentucky escaped drowning when their skiff struck a coalboat end on the Ohio River near Phoenix Grove above Ft. Thomas. Walter Sampson of the C and O Railroad saved them with a launch, ferrying them to Brent station before they went home.
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Franklin Stembler
Jacob Noell
Corntown
Ohio River
Phoenix Grove
Ft. Thomas
Walter Sampson
Brent
Kenton Court Notes Highlight Divorce, Docket Actions
Dora L. Shearer sues John for divorce and alimony amid cruelty claims. Lillian Harvey sues George Harvey for divorce over nonsupport. Judge Shaw assigns duties on street assessments in Busse cases. G B Smith vs Anna Moorman dismissed with costs. Perry Canfield case continued. John Enger indicted for purse snatching. bail set at 1000. Juvenile Penn ordered to reform school for petit larceny.
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Dora L. Shearer
John
Reform School
Penn
Property transfers list with specific lot parcels and owners
Master Commissioner transfers property to George Smith part of Lot 18 in a co a e et plan to New George Straus and wife to William Frys and wife a 9 by 100 foot parcel on Sixteenth street. Conveyances show Kate Kreba to Mary E. Spencer Lot 30 by 110 feet on Retreat street in Southgate totaling $1 660.
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George Smith
John Cook Appointed Special Patrolman for River Bathing Ordinance
John Cook of 2% East Front Street was yesterday appointed a special patrolman to enforce the river bathing ordinance.
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John Cook
East Front Street
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Banklick Street
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Henry Wilson
Coyington
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