Last Week of Chester Grand Opera at Chester Park
The English Opera company at Chester park ends next week with The Mikado. Faetkenheuer presents all principals in one cast led by Norwood Yum Yum and Kon Ko Robert Pitkin. A varied bill includes Rice's Dog Pony Monkey circus and Daum Jansen performances plus Posey Folks sketch and Smittie’s band concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Park
Faetkenheuer
Old
Mr. Conkey
Robert Pitkin
New York
Arthur Deane
Herman Gantvoort
Cincinnati
America
Faelkenheuer
Rice
Williams and
Gordon
George Daum
Marie Jansen
George Austin
Colin
Posey
Smittie
Bears to Perform at the Zoo Amphitheater
The Zoo books Valpi's trained bears as entertainers for the coming week in the amphitheater. The zoo also receives a large consignment of prairie dogs from North Dakota to replace those formerly in the dog village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valpi
Theatrical Trust
North Dakota
Dog Village
Kryl Re-Engaged at Zoo For Third Week of Concerts
Bohumir Kryl re engages at the Zoological garden for a third week starting Sunday with his eight grand opera soloists. After his run ends Thavia with a Russian band and dancers will present a series of concerts. Tonight features Tschaikowsky festival overture 1812 and a trombone solo by Chimera followed by scenes from Lohengrin and Elis a from Tannhauser sung by Miss Norris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kryl
Zoo
Bohumir Kryl
Zoological Garden
Thavia
Russia
Stacey Holmes
Jack Appleton
Chimera
Miss Norris
Elizabeth
Tannhauser
Turnfest Events At Chester Park With Fireworks Friday
The Chester park program features turnfest swimming Friday afternoon followed by fireworks after the final act of Il Trovatore. Manager Martin arranged crowd handling and a full entertainment slate including vaudeville, band concerts, films, and a Frankfort Germany turnfest replay. Portraits in fire will honor Henry Hoefle, Robert Nix and August Herrmann among new effects. The Bohemian Girl with Colier opens tonight, and Il Trovatore returns Friday and Saturday evenings with Norwood and Greene.
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Chester Park
Martin
Frankfort
Germany
Henry Hoefle
Robert Nix
August Herrmann
Miss Collier
Arline
Chester
Il Trovatore
Miss Norwood
Tom Greene
Techow's Cats Lead Chester Free Vaudeville Show
Techow's cats billed as a remarkable trained animal act headline a Chester park free vaudeville show next week. Other acts include Innes and Ryan singers and dancers Woodward the juggler and Charles and Nellie King. New motion pictures illustrated songs instrumental solos and an entirely new band programme offered.
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Techow
Chester Park
Innes
Ryan
Woodward
Charles
Nellie King
Brady plans world Olympiad for professionals in London
Announcement says William A Brady will stage a week long professional Olympiad at the London Olympia next month. The event is described as a scheme to decide the world boxing championship with a Johnson Kaufman match already made for a fight to a finish.
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London
William A. Brady
London Olympia
Jack Johnson
al Kaufman
Coney's New Vaudeville Lights Up Upcoming Week
Coney Island opens a new vaudeville show beginning Sunday, touted as an attractive feature for the coming week at the park. The act was chosen for the main attraction lineup, promising entertainment for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney Island
the Park
Island Queen and Princess Cheer Visitors at Turn Fest
The Island Queen and the Princess attract thousands during the turn fest carnival in Cincinnati. Captains Jim Dupuy and Harry Doss lead lively river trips with continuous music and dancing aboard both boats and at Coney. Frederick Herrmann and staff ensure top service at the clubhouse as crowds enjoy the river itinerary along the ten mile stretch.船 schedule lists sailing times from Broadway foot at 9:30 a m 11 a m 1 2 30 4 5 30 7 and 8 p m.
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Jim Dupuy
Harry Doss
Coney
Frederick Herrmann
Turners
Cincinnati
Broadway
Lagoon vaudeville returns with strong artistic bill
Lagoon management shifts from musical stock to a bold vaudeville lineup for a week starting Sunday June 27. Two daily shows and a daily matinee will be offered with new features headlined by top vaudeville acts and an outdoor free attraction. The season promises lively entertainment amid the lake resort setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagoon
Weaver
Kentucky
Golder
Cincinnati
Seeko to Oust Land Schemers
Detroit reports Edward A. Halsey of Chicago urged a national real estate association to form an agency like commercial boards to purge the field of irresponsible dealers and get rich quick schemes. He called for drastic action and new legislation. Reports from officers and sessions followed the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Edward A. Halsey
Chicago
National Association of Real Estate Exchanges
Gould Case Night Session Delays alimony trial
In New York on June 28 the Gould divorce trial extended late as counsel for Katherine Clemmons Gould argued for $250000 a year alimony. Two witnesses remained to be heard with deposition of Dustin Farnum to be submitted tomorrow. Testimony covered motor trips to Farnum engagements and disputes over a linen dust coat found in Mrs Gould's room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Katherine Clemmons Gould
Howard Gould
Clarence J. Shearn
Dustin Farnum
Mrs. Gould
Bellevue-Stratford
Mrs. Sells
Marjorie
Miss Sells
Gould
May Robson
Time Extension Granted To the Wright Brothers
The Wright brothers receive a thirty day extension to complete official trials for the government at Fort Myer. They proceed with testing and assembly, with plans for preliminary flights Friday and instruction flights to follow after trials. Lieutenant Faulois and Lt Lahm will be instructed by the Wrights in flying the machine as preparations continue.
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Washington
Wright Brothers
Fort Myer
Wrights
Allen
Secretary of War
B. D. Faulois
Aeronaut Division
Signal Corps
Frank P. Lahm
Orville Wright
Germany
Dayton
Ziegler suspended by board of education
Dr Carl Ziegler, supervisor of physical training, is suspended until Sept 1 following a discipline committee decision prompted by overwork and extensive duties. Superintendent Dyer noted Ziegler worked nights and Saturdays without extra pay, handling playgrounds, gym operations, and a forty two lecture course while health warned of an overstrained state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Ziegler
Board of Education
Fred Eggers
J. B. Bauer
R. W. Miller
G. Deutsch
H. J. Cook
Dyer
Committee On
F. B. Dyer
Ziegler
T’pon
Committee On Discipline
Lst
John Kelly
Carboy
Kelly
Arbitrators Bar Public Opinion Evidence in Georgia Strike
Atlanta June 23 Arbiter commission rules to exclude testimony on public opinion in the firemen strike case. Major Cummings argued that allowing Mayor Brand of Lithonia to testify would threaten the arbitration process and incite mobs. The commission met in secret and declared public opinion testimony irrelevant to merits, amid tense exchanges.
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Atlanta
Major Cummings
Georgia Railroad
Arbitration Commission
Brand
Lithonia
Board of Arbitration
Georgia
Ruben Arnold
Arnold
Black Hand Scheme Ends in Mortal Injury in Chicago
In Chicago on June 23 a 14 year old boy, R J Berndt, was fatally shot by a police officer while attempting a black hand extortion. Wealthy grocer L S Grossfeldt received a threatening note demanding 15000 dollars in two packages tonight. The shooter and a cousin, 16 year old Alfred Hasse, were involved and Hasse was arrested after the fatal confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
R. J. Berndt
Black Hand
Ls. EB
Grossfeldt
Mr. Grossfeldt
Weinreth
Alfred Hasse
Jiasse
Tina
Marathon Contest Set for Burlington Tercentenary
Plans for a 26 mile 385 yard marathon race at Burlington Vermont during the July 4 week were completed. Participants include John J. Hayes Pat White the Irish champion and Indian runners Black Hawk and Simpson. The race is scheduled for July 5 as part of the tercentenary celebration.
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Burlington
John J. Hayes
Pat White
Black Hawk and Simpson
Insurance Man Dies in Bellevue Hotel
W H Rawlins 55 a real estate and insurance man of 311 Washington Ave Bellevue Ky died suddenly last night in a room at the Havlin hotel where he was visiting fellow insurer William R Lane of Lexington. Illness struck about 8 15 pm and he died at 8 50 pm after heart trouble and stomach hemorrhages. Coroner Coe notified and body sent to home after investigation.
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W. H. Rawlins
Washington Avenue
Bellevue
Havlin
William R. Lane
Lexington
Rawlins
Grimes
Coe
Newport News Notes Coverage Of Local Deaths And Events
Mrs. Lillie Bandermann died in Speers hospital after a long erysipelas illness traced to a pinprick on her arm. A double wedding occurred at the Taylor Street M E church parsonage with Harrell Harrison May Wells and Stanley Ross Glenn Hoffman. Bellevue board of education to meet amid tensions over teacher dismissals. Newport city building permits issued for Lampe Nahrup and Schmidt and Siegel. Detective Michael Crowley leaves Newport after a brief visit. Andrew Glass case in Dayton results in dismissal by Police Judge Mader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Bandermann
AdsSlph Bandermann
Newport
Speers Hospital
J. W. Crates
Taylor Street
M. E
Third Street
Lebanon
Harrell L. Harrison
May Wells
Stanley E. Ross
Glenn Hoffman
Bellevue
Davis
Fred Lampe
Secondstriat
Washingtton
Park Avenues
Nahrup
Ann Street
Sehmitz
Swedish Marathoner John Svanberg Challenges Shrubb Twenty Mile Race
New York June 23 John Svanberg the Swedish marathon runner who defeated St Yves Hayes and other rivals in the classic distance event now aims at middle distance glory He issues a challenge to Alfred Shrubb the middle distance champion for a twenty mile race
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Svanberg
St. Yves
Hayes
Alfred Shrubb
German M E Conference Closes Its Convention
The German M E conference of the Cincinnati district closed its annual convention in Hamilton on June 23. Rev. J F Maag of Covington Kentucky was elected secretary. Revs H Geisen and E L Guth of Cincinnati were named members of the press committee. Rev J H Schemmelpfenning of Covington and Rev G Schall of Cincinnati were chosen to serve on the resolutions committee. Rev J Horst of Covington urged greater familiarity with the Immanuel movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Hamilton
M. E
Cincinnati
J. F. Maag
Covington
H. Geisen
E.L. Guth
J. H. Schemmelpfenning
G Schall
J. Horst
Covington, Ky
Friends Seek Mercy for Stella Black in Sentence Review
Stella Black, convicted of grand larceny in the Newport circuit court and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary, faces a petition by her friends to commute the sentence to Newport jail. They claim the court refused her request to remain in jail after sentencing. She was charged with stealing jewelry and other valuables from J. McCombs in Highlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Black
Newport
Willison
J. McCombs
Highlands
Covington Marriage Licenses and Denied Age Request
County Clerk Yates refused a Covington license to Minnie Jenkins of Covington who would not admit being over twenty one. Chicago couple Jay Vance and Florence E. Brown wed by Magistrate Wheeler. Vance, a Columbus politician, sought to keep the ceremony out of newspapers. Alonzo Shearer and Mabel Schwoeppel also obtained licenses. Walter E. Burnett and Sadie Riggs married in Covington, to begin a three week East trip then return to Ludlow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yates
Covington
Minnie Jenkins
George Chapman
Chicago
Ill
Jay Vance
Florence E. Brown
Columbus
W. H. R. Wheeler
Alonzo Shearer
Shearer
Erlanger
Mabel Schwoeppel
Walter E. Burnett
Sadie Riggs
St. Clair Street
Ludlow
John E. Williams
Shinkle M. E
Fleming Estate Sold at Public Auction in Covington
Master Commissioner John L. Rich oversaw a Covington sale of much of the late Senator R. H. Fleming estate. Nineteen parcels changed hands for about $14,000 with Mrs. R. H. Fleming buying the homestead for $3,400 and buyers including Charles Eugene Clark $6,000 A E Stricklett $1,350 Frank Thompson $1,400 Frank Deye $900 Joseph Von Berg $500 and A L Gantz $450. The event spanned the morning to afternoon with several smaller sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Rich
Covington
R. H. Fleming
Ludlow
Charles Eugene Clark
A. E. Stricklett
Frank Thompson
Frank Deye
Joseph von Berg
A. L. Gantz
Kenton Court Notes Roundup of Local Civil Cases
The Kenton circuit court handled numerous civil actions and charges. Lawsuits included divorces by Oscar Reeves against Nellie Reeves and Alice Amees against John Amees, both alleging cruelty or infidelity, plus various property and debt disputes involving local firms, railroads, and individuals. Bond actions and preliminary court rulings for suspects such as Mike Kruse and Charles Davis are noted, with settlements and estates being addressed in county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Reeves
Nellie Reeves
Kenton
Alles
Charles Main
Latonta
T. B. Wise
Ejlen Gibbons
South
Percy A. Thompson
Fred
Buch
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Big Four Railroad
Ragland & Tracy Plaintif
Sleuths Arrest Fugitive Negroes in Covington
Detectives Booth and Patrosmas Grierson arrested Robert Walls and Walter Webb, two Black men in Covingtons southern end. Walls faces Owensboro Kentucky charges after a man named Hunter said his safe was robbed of 300 dollars. Both suspects are believed wanted in Louisville for housebreaking and larceny and are held as fugitives.
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Booth
Patrosmas Grierson
Covington
Robert Walls
Walter Webb
Owensboro
Louisville
Walls
Hunter
Wells
Joseph Price
Price
Webbig
Lousisville
Motion Show Causes Suit Over New Covington Theater
George H. Hobbs of Scott street sues Catherine and Patrick Rowan Charles Woolsey and City Clerk Harry Klosterman in Kenton circuit court to block a proposed theater near Hobbs property. The suit seeks an injunction against Woolsey, a license halt by the clerk, and a restraining order on renting the property. Circuit Judge Harbeson to hear arguments tomorrow morning.
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Covington
Kenton
George H. Hobbs
Scott Street
Twelfth
Thirteenth Streets
Catherine
Patrick Rowan
Charles Woolsey
Harry Klosterman
Woolsey
Ronans
Harbeson
YMCA fund drive update shows four thousand eight hundred twenty dollars
Reports to Director General Thomas indicate funds for the new YMCA project totaling $4 820 .75. Scribes noted more than a quarter of the amount raised by noon yesterday with workers securing $431.00 the day before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Securinz
Covington News Notes on Local Crime and Arrests
Henry Casey of Erlanger released on bond after a shooting victim Joseph Tithealt and a suspect found in Casey home. Patrolman and sergeant over duty. woman arrested at police HQ with ID. Funeral plans unsettled as families await arrangements in uncertain times.
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Henry Casey
Erlanger
Joseph Tithe
Anc
Casey
Titos
Burt
Elizabeth Tray
Funersy
Martin
E. Ier
Unclear historic notice with mixed names and addresses
Fragmentary OCR shows a list of people and locations on West Side including Mass Street Alley and Huntington, with multiple names such as Sarah Sular and Martha Kerrady. Details are garbled but indicate a street or property notice with fees and measurements and a Theodore Langan reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma Company
Sarah Sular
Enitia Heilemann
Huntington
Laton de Thomas
Martha Kerrady
Mana
Sy Vester
Lance Feax
Theodtore If Langan
Arrestee Oscar Stephens Charged With Housebreaking and Larceny
Oscar Stephens was arrested at Latonia and arraigned before Police Judge Carron on charges including housebreaking and larceny. The case involves claims by Richart Walker and references to additional suspects and locations, with further details sparse due to fragmented text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Stephens
Latonia
JD Quartier
Carron
Ty Richart Walker
Bas
Wes Braye
Charlies Fhawn
Thomas Hearney
Heron Avenue
Madison Avenue
Memorial exercises by Knights of Pythias and uniform ranks
The combined lodges announce memorial exercises next Sunday with a parade in full uniform and services at Evergreen cemetery. Grand chancellor Dr Pollard of Jackson Kentucky will give the oration, followed by other speakers and a refined musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Campbel County
Evergreen Cemetery
Or. Pollard
Jackson, Ky
Omer
Divorce proceedings and court actions in Newport circuit court
Reports from the Newport circuit court include Mary Sandfora and Kenton Sandfrd Jr in a divorce case with maintenance orders. William Kelley fined for drunkenness but ordered to stay away from his wife. August Pfefferman cannot agree verdict after two days of deliberation on receiving goods. Bernard Sunderman Probate in German will leaving estate to wife Elizabeth. John E Foy granted divorce from Mattie Foy with costs and name restoration to Mattie Smith. Harvey Donnelly pleads not guilty to shooting death of his common law wife Alice Hicks Donnelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sandfora
Kenton Sandfrd, Jr
Ner
Yungblut
William Kelley
Hawkins
Jai
The
Commonwealth
August Pfefferman
Yungblue
Bernard Sunderman
Newport
Elizabeth Sunderman
John E. Foy
Mattie Foy
Mattie Smith
Harvey Donnelly
Alice Hicks Donnelly
Fort Thomas
Deputy Sheriff Gilmore Resigns to Enter Business
Gilmore, longtime deputy under Sheriff John P. Nagel, tendered his resignation yesterday to take effect at once. The move surprised many and has the Democratic party weighing candidates to fill the vacancy, with Sherry Neeger among potential applicants and Gilmore planning to start a business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmore Sherry Neéger
Gilmore
Unclear Names and Places From Newport Ledger Fragment
Fragments list names such as Ollie May Hopper Fred Messink Alma Striching Branney Ross Mary Wells Lena Lang James Banahan Nannie O'Brien with references to Newport and South Lebanon Kentucky. The text appears as a damaged OCR excerpt showing residences ages and localities without coherent context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanie
Ollie May Hopper
Fred Messink
Alma A. Striching
Eee
Branney
E. Ross
Glenn Hoffman
Hartel L. Harris
Mary Wells
Lena E. Lang
James Banahan
Nannie O'Brien
South Lebanon
Newport
Dayton
Lebanon
Property Transfers in Cote Brilliante and Nearby Subdivisions
Mary J. Ware transfers lot 533 in Cote Brilliante Home Company's subdivision to Bertle B Reed. W. A. Minton and wife convey to Tressie Stevens for Tex360 ofeer on 6 Columbia Street Newport. John Lock and wife transfer to Marie L Gideon lot 6 in Grandview subdivision. Shaler Berry trustees transfer to John Wagner and wife lot 35 by 54 feet on Fifteenth Street Newpart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Ware
Bertle
Reed
Cote Brilliante Home Company
Cote Brilliante
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