Ellis Calls On President Taft
State Chairman Wade H. Ellis of Ohio visited Washington as Democrats met in Dayton. He avoided discussing the Dayton convention’s impact on Republicans but expected no surprises. Ellis met with Senator Dick and later went to New York on private business after riding with Senator Burton and calling on the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commercial Tribune
Wade H. Ellis
Ohio
Dayton
Mr. Ellis
New York
Burton
Entrance Examinations Set At New Hughes School
Prof Chalsant Robinson arrived from New Haven to supervise exams at Yale college and Sheffield Scientific School. Remainder of week sessions run from 2 p.m. today until Saturday evening at the New Hughes High School building on Clifton Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale College
Sheffield Scientific School
New Hughes High School
Clifton Avenue
Chalsant Robinson
New Haven
Conn
Record in St. Paul Hottest Day in 47 Years
St. Paul records show today a high of 98 degrees, marking the hottest day in forty seven years per the local weather forecaster. The Associated Press notes the peak occurred late this afternoon in St. Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Associated Press
Monument Dedicated at Oneida County Ceremony
The Soldiers and Sailors' monument in Oneida County was dedicated today in Syracuse. Vice President James S. Sherman delivered the dedication address for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Syracuse
N. Y
Associated Press
Soldiers and Sailors
Onondag@a
Jamess. Sherman
Cousins Hanged Together in Lancaster Jail
Walter and Benjamin Aston, cousins, were hanged together in Lancaster County jail for the murder of Alfred Hallman in Pequea township in January 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Associated Press
Walter
Benjamin Aston
Alfred Hallman
Pequea Township
Princess Feodora of Schleswig Holstein Dies
Princess Feodora of Schleswig Holstein youngest sister of Empress Auguste Victoria dies suddenly in Karlsruhe from heart failure. Born July 3, 1874, she was 68 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karlsruhe
Associated Press
Feodora
Schleswig- Holstein
Auguste Victoria
Steamboats Face Smoke Abatement Crusade in Cincinnati
The Smoke Abatement league expands efforts to curb smoke from steamboats calling at Cincinnati. Officials say steamboats are remiss in controlling smoke and dinance noise, and actions will be taken to enforce compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Day camp planned to treat 500 consumptives daily
The Anti tuberculosis league will open a day camp at the branch hospital grounds to care for 500 consumptives each day. No patients will be kept overnight.
Cuticura Ad From 1909 Appeals To Skin Care
An old advertisement text mentions Cuticura Soap and Ointment as remedies for eczema rashes and skin conditions. It references a person from Mt. Vernon and a date around October 12, 1909, claiming benefits for skin, scalp, and mucous surfaces with antiseptic cleansing properties.
Herzog Troupe Retained After Strong Hippodrome Run
Hot weather boosts attendance at Chester and All Parks as the Herzogs racing act and their troupe of high school horses deliver a standout performance. The crowd-pleasing show earned a second week extension for the act at the hippodrome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
All
Herzogs
Fire dive thrills at Hippodrome as Hellkvists perform
Paul and Virginia Hellkvist plunge from a seventy five foot diving tower in a flaming tank on stage. The act ends with both divers surfacing unharmed after a synchronized downward plunge. The female diver’s audacity draws particular notice from the observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Virginia Hellkvist
When Johnny Comes Marching Home in Chester
The Chester season opens with the musical comedy When Johnny Comes Marching Home. Fred C Whitney presents a romantic piece based on a wartime incident, featuring Elgie Bowen Tom Ince Fanny Simpson Nellie Brown Frank Rushworth and Tom Burton in leading roles. Thousands attend the clubhouse dinners and dances on boats and the island nights.
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Johnny
Jorgea
OJSNU
Chester Singers
Fred C. Whitney
Chester
Elgie Bowen
Tom Ince
Fanny Simpson
Nellie Brown
Frank Rushworth
Tom Burton
Hammerstein Ends Grand Opera Ties to Focus on Light Opera
Oscar Hammerstein has severed ties with grand opera, transferring the Philadelphia Grand Opera House, its singers, and costumes, and the New York house to the Metropolitan company. Close associates say he will shift to light opera in future Metropolitan programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
New York
Oscar Hammerstein
Philadelphia
Metropolitan Company
Pop concert at the Zoo features BoHumir Kryl evening program
The first season pop concert at the Zoo features BoHumir Kryl and a varied program including By the Light of the Silvery Moon Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes and selections from Mme Butterfly The Chocolate Soldier Lucia Carmen and The Bartered Bride will be rendered The sextette from Lucia will be performed by Pechin Farantino Chimera Shhelly Patrici and Kryl with works by Thomas Wagner Humperdinck Strauss Verdi Meyerbeer and others on the bill.
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Zoo
BoHumir Kryl
Kryl
Johnson
Mme. Butterfly
Lucia
Carmen
Messrs
Pechin
Farantino
Chimera
Shhelly
Patrici
Thomas, Waener
Humperdinck
Strauss
Verdi
Meyerbeer
Prevent Panic at the Columbia Theater
Detectives Calnan and Dwyer and Juvenile Court Officers Frank Kuhn and Leo Kuhn prevented a panic when a film exploded in the balcony of the Columbia theater. Leo Kuhn used a fire hose to douse the blaze as others quieted patrons. The machine and many films were ruined with losses in the hundreds of dollars. performances were expected to resume next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calnan
Dwyer
Frank Kuhn
Leo Kuhn
Columbia
Calhan
Children from Cincinnati Home visit Hippodrome at League Park
The Cincinnati Children's home boys and girls visit the Hippo drome at League park this afternoon as guests of the management. Meigs V. Crouse supervises the group with 300 seats reserved for the children. The program features grand entry, hurdle jumping horses, Millie Marianette horses, Manuel Herzog horses, Cannibal and his clown troupe, plus local acts. Mrs Gussie D. Ogden pays for their car fare and provides peanuts popcorn and lemonade. Matinees at League park on Wednesday and Saturday draw many younger attendees with box parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
League Park
Meigs V. Crouse
Hippodrome
Millie
Marianette
Manuel Herzog
Cannibal
Gussie D. Ogden
Andys
Lightning Racks Upper Manhattan and Bronx as Storm Rages
A severe electrical storm hit upper Manhattan and the Bronx causing injuries when bolts struck a newspaper branch on 149th street and a neighborhood school, with firemen extinguishing a fire. The steeple at St. Pauls Church in Harlem and a school flagpole were damaged by lightning, with debris posing risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Manhattan Island
Bronx
One Hundred and Forty-ninth Street
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Harlem
Busy Park Haze as Crowds Clamor for Summer Events
Heat drives crowds to parks while standing room remains unused at gates. Chester draws near capacity with opera and free vaudeville attracting strong audiences. Colonel Martin and aides oversee the opera as vaudeville remains popular. This week’s bill shows merit and the big pavilion was packed last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Colonel Martin
Coal Miner Drowns in Duck Creek Near Caldwell
Special dispatch to Commercial Tribune reports 18 year old Mike Stak, a Slavish coal miner, drowned while bathing in Duck Creek at Belle Valley three miles north of Caldwell. He was seized by cramps and the body recovered hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Caldwell, O
Mike Stak
Duck Creek
Belle Valley
Here
Covington Bowen Named Postmaster and Revenue Agent
W H Bowen returns from Washington tomorrow to settle affairs as special revenue agent with Covington headquarters. No successor named. officials expect an outside appointee, Indiana boasting several candidates. Bowen's move doubles salary and keeps him in his hometown, while Covington post office handles a $200000 yearly business driven by mail order firms and liquor sales, boosting postmaster pay to about $4000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
W. HE. Bow
Washington
Special Revenue
Indiana
Revenue Service
Bowen
Internal Revenue Service
Rouse Wins Kenton County Primary By 801 Votes
The Democratic committee met in Sheriff Boske's office and certified Kenton county results. Rouse led with 2 544 votes over Gooch 1 743, a county majority of 801. The committee will meet Thursday in the Boone block to certify nomination after other counties report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Congressional Committee
Covington Notes: School Opening May Be July Fifth
Superintendent Slass announced the public school will open July 5 at the Fifth District school, Highteenth and Holman streets, with Prof. A C Collins and six teachers. Also noted are remodel permits for 321 Barle avenue and construction of an airdome on Greenup near Fifteenth, plus local obituaries and a courthouse auction of lots in Lewin vs Banning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slass
Highteenth
Holman Streets
A. C. Collins
Gould
A. D. Sullivan
Barle Avenue
United Amusement Company
Greenup Street
Hieventh Street
Sarah Rouse
W. N. Hind
Covington
Thomas Dunn
Twentieth Street
Way Avenue
Lewin
Tenth Street
Nellie Rice
East Fifteenth Street
Clifford Fight
Walter Griffin
Harry Lushbaugh
Clifford Dickman
Bernard Kruetzkamp
Fred Kruetzkamp
Board of Aldermen
Bethesda Hospital
Boy Dies of Injuries After Bridge Accident
Herman Miller aged 17 of 1520 Wheeler Street was fatally injured at the . & O. bridge over Scott Street. Eyewitnesses say he tried to board a moving train, fell, and landed head first. He was taken to St Elizabeth's Hospital with a fractured skull and died around 9 o'clock. Coroner Wise investigates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Miller
Wheeler Street
Scott Street
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Wise
Knights of Pythias stage Damon and Pythias in Latonia
The Latonia Lodge dramatic troupe will perform Damon and Pythias at the Grand theater today. Local prominent residents take all roles with costumes costing hundreds of dollars. Proceeds support the Pythian bazaar on June 28 24 and 25 hosted by the Uniform Rank and Pythian Sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latonia
Knights of Pythias
Naval Battle at Lagoon Sparks Fourth of July Feature
Colonel John Weaver rushes preparations for a miniature naval battle at Lagoon for Independence Day. Warships from the world’s fair are being commissioned on the lake while a powerful searchlight illuminates Bromley each night. The Park Stock Company enjoys strong attendance as their production Raffles draws praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagoon
John Weaver
Bromley
Park Stock Company
Grollich and Miss Francesco Jordan to Wed at Sacred Heart
Bellevue notes William Grollich will marry Miss Francesco Jordan at Sacred Heart Church at 9 o'clock this morning. Rev Father Kehoe to officiate. Night Patrolman Grote acts as chief of police in Chieft Leither's vacation absence at a fishing camp near Melbourne Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Grollich
Francesco Jordan
Sacred Heart Church
Father Kehoe
Grote
Property Transfers Highlight Local Real Estate Moves
George P. Biggers and wife transfer to Matt McGee a lot on Park Avenue. J. H. Kruse and wife transfer to John Weichand two lots at east S a See Elizabeth and Lillian Tritsch transfer a lot at the northwest corner of Huntington and Clyde avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt McGee
Park Avenue
J. H. Kruse
John Weichand
Elizabeth
Lillian ‘Tritsch
Huntington and
Clyde Avenues
Ideal Swimming Days At City Beach And Chester Park
Bathing enthusiasts enjoy ideal conditions as river and lake waters reach perfect temperatures. Crowds fill Queen City beach and Chester park all day and night with dressing rooms bottlenecked. Go early to avoid crowds. first come, first served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen City Beach
Chester Park
Chester
Farmer and Wife Hurt in Runaway Crash
George Day a prominent farmer near Butlerville and his wife were thrown from a buggy when a frightened horse bolted after a train near Blanchester Ohio. Day was probably fatally injured and his wife severely hurt in the morning incident reported by the Commercial Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Blanchester
George Day
Butlerville
Yale Medical School Names New Dean
Official notice from New Haven announces that Dr. George E. Bulmer will succeed Dr. Herbert G. Smith as dean of Yale Medical School. The appointment is reported by the Associated Press from New Haven on June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bulmer
Smith
Yale Medical School
New Haven, Conn
Associated Press
George E. Bulmer
Herbert G. Smith
Covington Pressman Almost Dies In Carbolic Acid Crisis
Harry Henderson a 48 year old Covington pressman attempted suicide by taking carbolic acid at his brother in law Charles Rich's home. Rushed to care Dr Strousse believes the dose was not fatal though Henderson had a recent drinking spree and had threatened self harm. Henderson previously survived Paris green poisoning in past drunken episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Henderson
Covington
Charles Rich
Madison Avenue
Dr. Strousse
Henderson
Reddy
Pike Street
Paris Green
Kenton Court Notes Show Horse Case and Local Disputes
In Kenton circuit court J. C. Shobe sues E. C. Budd over the training and sale of the race horse Sticker with an attachment of 1090 dollars. Other items include a Gord of Huntington avenue grading bill, a right of way case awaiting verdict, a guardianship committee appointment for Mrs. Martha A. Griffith, and multiple arrests for disorderly conduct, drunkenness, and juvenile cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton
J.C. Shobe
Jacksonville
Fla
E. C. Budd
Latonia Agricultural and Stock Association
Latonia
Shobe
Budd
Joseph B. Derbes
Cincinnati
Myers & Howard
Lewin Bros
Wilhelmina Roehle
Huntington Avenue
Ben Biedenhorn
Harbeson
Anna Hedges
Cynthia Wright
Banklick Pike
Tracy
John L. West
Walton
Martha A. Griffith
C. L. Griffith
Charles Lannigan
West End
Brady
Houston, Stanwood & Gamble
Cleary
Madisonville
Fostoria
La Salette GraduationCompletes Exercises at Academy Hall
The La Salette academy commencement was held yesterday morning in the hall at Seventh and Greenup. Bishop Maes gave the address and presented diplomas. Notable graduates include Sarah Walsh and Mary Maloney with second literary honors, Sarah Nock and Anna Cushing for highest average, and Mary Davis Donnelly Farrell Gallagher Hanley Jackson Kelsey Maloney McAmis Mooar Nock Richardson among the commercial certificate recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Salette Academy
Greenup
Bishop Maes
Sarah
J. Walsh
Mary M. Maloney
Sarah Nock
Anna M. Cushing
Mary Brill
Elizabeth Grossman
Mary Davis
Helen Donnelly
Mary Farrell
Lydia Gallagher
Florence Hanley
Hannah Jackson
Alice Kelsey
Lauretta Maloney
Margaret McAmis
Fedora Mooar
Margaret Nock
Irene Richardson
Fine Days at Coney
Silvery moon over the Ohio draws pleasure seekers to the Coney steamers as they sail toward the up river resort. The scene highlights a bustling riverfront leisure trade and the popular nightly outings described by Scott Small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney
Scott Small
Ohio
McClure Undergoes Operation in Paris Hospital
Paris June 21 Associated Press Ss. S. McClure of New York underwent a successful operation at Maisson-Belpeau today. The hospital statement said the patient was doing well shortly after the procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
Ss. S. McClure
New York
Maisson-Belpeau
Missing youths and stabbing suspect linked cases
Police report Jacob Edinger, 17, missing since Sunday, possibly headed for Indianapolis from 1128 Clark Street. Detectives Bell and Schaefer arrested Thomas Shannon for last winter’s stabbing of Albert Rosenacker. Shannon says he is glad to be in custody. Marquis English, 14, of 2427 Price Hill Road, also missing since Sunday after his mother gave him $10 for groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Edinger
Clark Street
Indianapolis
Bell
Schaefer
Thomas Shannon
Albert Rosenacker
Marquis English
Price Hill Road
Newport Real Estate Transfer
Mens H Davenport and wife transfer parcels 187 and 183 in Buena Vista, Newport, to Leo A Pare as shown in the deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mens H. Davenport
Leo A
Buena Vistation
Newport
Central Labor Council Seeks City Sand Playgrounds
The council voted to appeal to the board of education and city authorities to secure vacant lots for converting into sand piles and playgrounds for children. The effort aims to provide safe outdoor play areas in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central’ Labor “Council
Board of Education
Newport plans all day jubilee for Licking Baptist centennial
Residents of Cold Spring Newport Kentucky prepare for an all day homecoming to celebrate the centennial of the Licking Baptist church. Ministers with past service will speak including N C Petitt Amos Stout E A Cottrell R H Tolle C E Brown William Jackson G L Rock P B Clark. A grand concert featuring church choirs from Newport Bellevue and Dayton closes the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coldspring
Newport
Licking Baptist Church
Little Parish
N. CC. Petitt
Mentor
Amos
Cooroner
Campbell County
Kentucky
Bellevue
Dayton
Taylor Visits Newport on Social Call
Former Kentucky Governor W. B. Taylor, linked to the Goebel murder case, visited Newport to see attorney Howard M. Benton. The visit drew attention in political circles but was described as a social call with Benton, a longtime friend of Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Taylor
Kentucky
Goebel
Indianapolis
Howard M. Benton
Newport
Taylor
Benton
Officer Made Defendant In Assault Case In Newport
Patrolman Al Brumfiel of Newport police is named as a defendant in affidavits filed in Magistrate Hutchinsons court charging him with assault and battery. Leo Reuscher and Tony Reuscher's son filed the affidavits after Brumfiel arrested them for disorderly conduct last Friday. Reuscher alleges Brumfiel struck him with a sling shot during a dispute over a home search without a warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Brumfiel
Newport
Hutchinson
Leo Reuscher
Tony Reuscher
Campbell County
Democratic Executive Committee
Young Reuscher
William Rake
Brumfiel
Reuscher
Buten
Rake
Louis Reuscher
Brumfield
Toll Question In Courts Over Newport Turnpike Toll
The Campbell County Turnpike Company faces a legal fight over tolls within Newport city limits. A grand jury indicted the firm for excessive tolls as judges decide if the first mile from Eighth and Monmouth to the Alexandria Pike gate complies with a 1848 charter and a later contract granting city use of the street for public travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell County Turnpike Company
Newport
Eighth
Monmouth Streets
Alexandria Pike
John T. Hodge
Eighth and Monmouth
Newport News Notes: Accidents and Deaths Reported
Charles McLaughlin an 18 year old of 605 Lexington avenue was nearly killed when his foot slipped while jumping an eastbound C and O freight train at Saratoga street. Four toes on his right foot were crushed and he suffered severe cuts. he was taken to Speers hospital. Amelia Pedslack aged 53 died at her home at Hodge and Patterson streets after weeks of illness. Funeral services will be held Friday from the residence with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. News arrived of the death of Mrs Elizabeth Piegson, a longtime Newport resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga Street
Charles McLaughlin
Lexington Avenue
McLaughlin
Speers Hospital
Amelia Pedslack
Hodge and
Patterson Streets
William Martin
G. D. McKibben
McKibben
Dayton
Joe Brady
Harry Williams
Ortlieb
Bogg
Sixth
Kate Hildebrand
Aingering
Corpus Christi Church
Newport
St. Stephen’s
George Freitag
Bellevue Board of Education
Ruth Beayley
Fifth Avenue
Evergreen Cemetery
Campbell County Court Dockets and Domestic Disorder
Clara Benson sues Joseph F Maunders and Fidelity Savings and Loan for 1500 on notes claiming fraud in mortgage of a floral business. Case referred to master commissioner with sale of property sought. Other Alexandria term matters include Burnley tobacco cases continued to October and land disputes likewise. Police Judge Buten vows sterner treatment for quarrels with women in disorderly conduct arraignments. two women warned in Chestnut Street brawl and released after cautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Benson
Joseph F. Maunders
Fidelity Savings and Loan Association
Yungblut
Alexandria
Beverly Shaver
Michael Wirsch
Preston Thornton
Adam Wecback
Shanks
John Kessell
Oneonto
Edward Dicker
Edward Wecback
Nelson
Alford
Buten
Margaret Rider
Sis Reed
Chestnut Street
Dayton considers waterworks plan with eastern financiers
Dayton officials hear a proposal from G D McKibben representing eastern capitalists to build a modern waterworks and lease it to the city. The city would sign a contract to pay for the plant over several years. The plan is to be discussed at the next council meeting.
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Ellis
Taft
Prof. Robinson
Pennsylvania
Princess Feodora
Cuticura
Fish
Elia M. Fish
Mt. Vernon
Hammerstein
Grand Opera
Upper Manhattan
Chester’s Free Vaudeville
Rouse
Covington News Notes
Knights
Covington Real Eistate
William Stewart
Fannie Bailey Sheen Wendds
Joseph H. Mayer
Charles Saddles
Hata
Newee
Goldie Keller
James M
Laurelville
Coese
Florence Arledge
Pickaway County
Aston
Joseph Brueggemann
Covin
U.S. Congress
Arthur’ B. Rouse
Harry “Henderson
Kenton Court Notes
LA Salette
S. S. McClure
French Hospital
John. Kelly
Vernon
Mount Vernon
H. Rockey
Columbus
Frances Hoover
William T. ‘Grollick
Fern Caphe Das
W. R. Agate
Ean Springs
Vera
Newport Real Estate
Michigan
Traverse City
Charlevoix
Alden
Petoskey
Bay View
Toledo
Pere Marquette
R. R
Michigan Flyer
Traction Bidg
Fifth
Walnut
StNn
Licking
Baltimore
William Scarlett
Raymond
Gleason
Squire’s
Newport News Notes
Campbell County Courts
Charles LG. Williams
Shanghai
Swatow
China
Horlick
Horlick’s
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