Mikado Delights Chester Crowd With Strong Cast
The English Grand Opera Company staged The Mikado in Chester last night with fine singing from Miss Norwood Miss Collier Miss Wynkoop and Mr Taylor and standout performances from Robert Pitkin Arthur Deane and Herman Gant voort. Techow's trained cats and a sharp vaudeville bill accompanied the show drawing large crowds to the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Grand Opera Company
Chester
Robert Pitkin
Arthur Deane
Ellen James
Miss Norwood
Miss Collier
Marie Wynkoop
Henry Taylor
Thomas J. Conkey
Herman Gantvoort
Sheehan
Miss Hemmi
Thomas Richards
Park
Mr. Deane
Taylor
Techow
Chester Pavilion
P. Woodward
Kings
Charles
Nellie
Innes
Ryan
Martin
Big Day at Lagoon Outing Park Celebrates Summer Pleasures
Lagoon attracts huge crowds with heat driving visitors to shaded groves lake view and breezes from the hills. The bathing beach opened for the season as boats and craft glide on the lake. Aerial automobiles coasters scenic railways and roof gardens add to the park’s diverse entertainments for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagoon
Ese
Coney Island Teems With Breezes and Festivities
Coney and the river cooled by breezes as crowds flocked to the steamers and decks. A day of contrasts with hot city air, cool river views, and a bustling night parade along Broadway. Boats ran from morning to night, while weeklong attractions and Fourth of July events promise heavy attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney
Broadway
Mullen
Rice
Kolb
Miller
George BH
Austin
Isabelle Jansin
George Daum
Cincinnati
Queen City Beach Sees Record Beachgoers on Hot Day
Yesterday the Queen City beach handled over 5,000 bathers with the ticket office recording that number before 4 PM and hundreds more by day’s end. The river and beach were crowded from morning to night with visitors enjoying the pleasant weather, and no accidents were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen City Beach
Huge crowds at Cincinnati Zoo enjoy opera stars and Valpi bears
Bohumir Kryl's cornet solos and encores fill a grand afternoon at the Cincinnati Zoo. Opera soloists Miss Norris Miss McDonald Miss Case Mme Hunt and Messrs Vondra Christopher Manchester perform from Traviata and Faust with a Martha overture. Valpi bears entertain both matinee and evening crowds. Fireworks show planned for July 5 with a large pyrotechnic stand and reserved seating.
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Zoo
Bohumir Kryl
Cincinnati
Grand Opera
Miss Norris
Miss McDonald
Miss Case
Mme. Hunt
Messrs
Vondra
Howard
Christopher
Manchester
Valpi
Kryl
Buffalo ranch show to open in Chester park annex
Ed Carr brings a Buffalo ranch exhibition to Chester park for several weeks. The display will be in the annex with ample space and a sun and rain shelter that allows good air flow. Attendees will see buffalo trained to move like horses, broken to line and driven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Carr
Buffalo
Chester Park
Real Cowboys and Indians Exposition Touts Noted Performers
The lineup features Ed Carr rope artist Major Bob Yokum buffalo trainer William Cookash buffalo driver Sam Dupree roper Walter Owens broncho bust er Annie Schafer queen and Jennie Heckman rider. The event replaces the Winnebago village as Chester bids farewell before fans. The group heads to Seattle to join the Alaska Yukon exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shalagy
Batt
Re. Om
Ed Carr
Bob Yokum
William Cookash
Sam Dupree
Roper
Walter Owens
Annie Schafer
Jennie Heckman
Chester
Seattle
Wash
Prominent Banker J L Barkley Dies in Lexington
Well known banker J L Barkley died at his Lexington home at age 61. He once served as president of the Lexington board of aldermen and was recognized across Kentucky and Cincinnati. He leaves a widow and two children Mrs Frank L Carter of Avondale and Dr A H Barkley of Lexington. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Barkley
Kentucky
Lexington
Barkley
Woman Named Mary Kelly Accused Of Theft From Family
Charles Reinhard of 241 Albany avenue reported to the police that his household was robbed of $9.75 in money and various jewelry and clothing by a woman who gave the name Mary Kelly. She was employed by the family Saturday and left yesterday with the goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Reinhard
Albany Avenue
Mary Kelly
Debt Wiped Out at Camp Washington M E Church Dedication
The Camp Washington M E church held its first service and dedication with offerings totaling 1600 dollars, enough to clear the debt and leave a small surplus. Dr. Guy Potter Benton of Miami University spoke at both morning and dedicatory sessions, stressing spiritual rule over earthly kingdoms. Additional funds of 400 dollars were raised at the evening address, completing the debt payoff. The 600-seat modern church includes gym, reading room, kitchen, showers, and reception hall, built at about 10000 dollars. A week of events follows including receptions, sermons, and the first communion service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Washington M. E
George W. Keen
Miami University
Guy Potter Benton
Christ
L. I. Hartman
J. E. Thomas
J. E. Magee
J. D. Darling
Albert Leve
Dr. Benton
H. C. Jameson
M. E. Church
Camp Washington
Gospel Wagon
C. W. Sullivan
Price Hill M. E
W. D. Cole
St. Paul's M. E
Mercury Breaks Record In Heat Wave Across Cincinnati
Sweltering conditions across Cincinnati on June 27 pushed humidity to the point of exhaustion. Thermometer readings at multiple streets and the Weather Bureau showed temperatures spiking to the upper 80s and beyond with a noonday peak around 99 degrees and a serious case at White's Bakery where Joseph Caesar, 40, collapsed and was hospitalized in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
United States Weather Bureau
Joseph Caesar
White's Bakery
Main Street
Sermon Links Sigel Murder to Biblical Beheading
Rev. J W Crates of the Taylor Street M E church New port discussed life phases from a missionary view in a sermon on the Elsie Sigel murder by Léon Ling in New York. He likened the crime to John the Baptist beheading and urged virtue of missionary womanhood and martyrdom for the innocent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Crates
Taylor Street
M. BE
Newport
Elsie Sigel
Léon Ling
New York
Crates
John the Baptist
Sigel
Elsie Si
Columbia Athletics Rout Hustlers In Spinney League Victory
Columbia Athletics trounced the Hustlers 12 to 1 at Cleary. Pitcher Lindloff earned the win with strong support from Hays Casey and Linsdey. Hustlers left on base five times while Columbia left seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Athletics
Hustlers
Cleary
Hays
J. Casey
Sanders
Lindloff
Thee
Linsdey
E. Lindloff
Eet
Lindsey
Camp Washington crushes Renssalaers behind Shallick’s 15 strikeouts
Camp Washington defeated the Renssalaers at Naylor's 9 to 1. Pitcher Gus Shallick, a former Redleg, faned fifteen, with Lauers and Hertzel each contributing two-base hits. Shallick also had a three-run tally and Brockmann issued three walks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Washington
Rensallears
Renssalears
Naylor's
Gus Shallick
Redleg
Renssalaers
W. Shallick
Lauers
Hertzel
Brockmann
Mann
Missing man found in St. Léger area returns home
George Giltz aged 50 from 3656 Warsaw avenue was reported missing by his sister Mrs. C. K. Knight of the St. Léger building. He is nearly blind and suffers locomotor ataxia. He went to the city hospital after returning home and cited an old hip injury from a train accident at North Judson Indiana on April 19, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Giltz
Warsaw Avenue
C. K. Knight
St. Léger
Giltz
City Hospital
North Judson
Ind
Ludlow Beats Q C E Company In Tight Ludlow Park Game
In a nine inning rally at Ludlow Park Ludlow defeated Q C E Company in one of the season’s best games. Both pitchers turned in strong efforts with timely hits by Klinger's squad boosting Ludlow to victory. The Q C E squad visits Ludlow again Sunday July 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludlow Park
Ludlow
Q. C. E. Company
Klinger
Ludlow Boys
Salconist Leonhard Hofer Dies at Home
Leonhard Hofer salconist and musician dies at his residence in See are mon tre J nig after length illness. Funeral arrangements set for tomorrow at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonhard Hofer
Phineas Ate
Lawrenceburg Hindoos Battle Includes Tight Score
Two-base hits by L. Aytor and Cald Weinters highlight the game with Lawrenceburg defeating Hindoos 10 to 8. Haag pitched nine strikeouts, while Coneway and Haag contributed. Umpire Ulrich presided over the batter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindoos
Wren
Lawrenceburg
L. Aytor
Ff. Aytor
Baces—Lux
Aytor
Caldweinters
Haag
Battor—Heag
Coneway
Ulrich
Oakley Reds Dominate Colonials In 6 1 Win
Oakley Reds run up six runs in the sixth inning to overpower the Colonials 6 to 1. Dorsey wins on the mound allowing three hits while Wilmus fans seven for Colonials as McClure Prickett two base hits provide offense.
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Oakley Reds
Colonials
Dorsey
Theony Reds
McClure
Prickett
F. Grote
Cordes
Early
Aulin
Wilmus
Drap
Doyle 4 Pathfinders in Linwood Clash Ends In Doyle Win
Doyle defeats Pathfinders at Linwood to push six teams into a tie for first. Strong hitting by Williams and J Grogan plus key plays by McDevitt and Burke pace the Doyle victory. Pathfinders leave with eight left on base and misplayed opportunities. Umpire Erhardt presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.grogan
Williams
Hayes
Cooper
McDevitt
J. Grogan
Landmann
Ef Parker
Burke
Speed
Pathfinders
Doyle
Erhardt
Pitchers Battle Highlights Low-Scoring Tilt at Oakley
A large crowd witnessed a pitchers duel lasting sixteen innings with strong work from Fox and Schilling. Oakley and Taylorsport combined for 12 hits, Dunlap and Brigger delivered key moments, and Oakley left 23 on base while Taylorsport stranded 14. Umpire H. Harky called the game after a 3-2 final.
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Fox
Oakley
Taylorsport
Dunlap
Jewell
tPortner
Meyers
Kyle
Irand
Brigger
Doebel
Ryle
la Balle
Schneider
Schilling
H. Harky
Harrison Defeats Avondale in Lopsided Victory
Harrison routed Avondale Athletics with Burton driving runs and Gant pitching standout. Final score shows Harrison nine runs to Avondale's two, reflecting strong offense and steady mound work.
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Harrison
Avondale Athletics
Burton
Gant
R.H.E. Harrison
Avondale
River Depth and River Traffic Report for Cincinnati Area
The Ohio at Cincinnati stood at 4.7 feet and falling at 6 p m with clear hot weather. Departures include the City of Cincinnati for Louisville and Pomeroysville. arrivals include The Courier from Maysville and City of Louisville from Louisville. The J T Hetfield returned with empties. river traffic and ports show many steamers and gaso line craft active. Local notices mention Samuel Pennywit visiting relatives and Turners taken to the island by Island Queen and Princess.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Pomeroysville
Chile
Estees Chilo
Louisville
City OF
The
Courier
Maysville
J. T. Hetfield
Samuel Pennywit
Alf Pennywit
Virginia
Arkansas River
Queen
Davis Island Dam
H. K. Bedford
Zanesville
Queen City
Kanawha
Commercial Tribune
Madison
Cairo
Stacker Lee
Memphis
Barrett
Lower Mississippi
Major Slack
E. A. Voight
Wu Ohio
Three Small City Fires Keep Fire Dept Busy
On a hot day around noon three small blazes challenged the department. A gasoline stove at 425 Poplar street exploded but caused no damage. Chimney sparks touched a condemned building on Gilbert and Florence, but Engine 16 stopped the roof fire before it spread. A shed over a kiln at J. W. Gamble’s brick yard at Glenmore and Daytona burned to the ground, causing $50 in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poplar Street
Gilbert and
Florence Avenue
J. W. Gamble
Glenmore
Daytona Avenues
Westwood
Fort Thomas Soldiers End Series In On-Field Row
A second game between the Fort Thomas soldiers and the Police baseball team ended in a brawl yesterday after a disputed fair ball call. The Police led 4 to 2 with two outs and runners on base in the ninth when Lindamen’s liner to third was ruled foul by the Soldiers, sparking the clash that sent both teams from the field. The earlier game had ended with a tie in the ninth inning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Thomas
Lindamen
Deadly plunge leaves questions of accident or suicide
Charles Hughes known as Sport, 34, died after falling from a hospital porch on the fourth floor at St. Elizabeth. Coroner Tarvin to hold an inquest. Hughes was an ill porter with consumption and no known relatives in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hughes
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Hughes
Tarvin
Campaign for Education Starts Second Year in Kentucky
State Superintendent J G Crabbe of Frankfort launches the second statewide campaign to promote educational projects. The plan, first used last year with strong results, lasts one week with two rally days per county featuring noted educators. Yesterday was Public School Sunday with speakers in the Sixth Congressional district focusing on Public Education in Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montoney
J. G. Crabbe
Frankfort
Crabbe
Kentucky
New Priest Celebrates Mass at St Marys Cathedral
Yesterday at St Marys Cathedral the young Rev George F MacNamara offered his first Holy Mass in the presence of a large crowd from the cathedral congregation. Assisting him were Rev Crumley of Notre Dame and Rev Ill of St Josephs Cincinnati. The sermon was delivered to mark his sacred rite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Cathedral
George F. MacNamara
Father Crumley
Notre Dame University
Father Ili
St. Joseph’s College
Cincinnati
Education Board Abolishes Two High School Grades
Covington education board approves removing two high school grades from the name to boost attendance in the advanced institution. Superintendent H. Sluss proposes renaming freshmen and sophomore as ninth and tenth grades, keeping other names, in an effort to present high school as a separate, broader educational path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. ©. Sluss
Ceton
Covington
Omore
Board of Education
Slass
Hoboes Rounded Up Under Mayor Craig Orders
Under Mayor Craig's orders, authorities began cleaning out hoboes along the riverbank where disturbances annoyed neighbors. A noisy group was jailed by Officer Allen and registered as William Parton, Jon Callahan, Owen Golder, Jack Murphy, J Bryson, and Martin Ferrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
Officer Allen
William Parton
Jon Callahan
Owen Golder
Jack Murphy
J Bryson
Martin Ferrell
Covington News Notes and Local Incidents
A fight at Bremen and CF streets injured Tom Mulligan who was taken to Linneman Moore’s ambulance hospital and treated for non serious wounds. At 3 AM on Eighteenth and Scott streets gunfire caused an alert, later deemed the action of roystering motorists who fled across the river. Michael Rigler of South Erlanger died after a short illness at his home. William H. Cassye died in Cincinnati and his body was brought to 12 Catalpa avenue. funeral plans are not yet set.
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Bremen
Tom Mulligan
Linneman & Moore
Eighteenth
Scott Streets
Rogstering
Michael Rigler
South Erlanger
William H. Cass
Cincinnati
Bruce B. Davis
Catalpa Avenue
Ministers Preach On Education In Campbell County Campaign Opens
Sermons across Campbell County urged education as the second Kentucky uplift. A big rally is set for Alexandria with Mrs. Charles P. Weaver as principal speaker and other state workers to address the courthouse program. Meetings follow in California Persimmon Grove Grant's Lick Claryville Coldspring Melbourne and Bem Grove with Dr Hugh McClelland and musical programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell County
Kentucky
J. G. Crabbe
Alexandria
Charles P. Weaver
Louisville
California
Persimmon Grove
Grant’s Lick
Claryville
Coldspring
Melbourne
Bim Grove
Hugh McClelland
Richmond
Democrats Decide On Primary Nominations In Newport Meeting
Democratic factions in Newport move to select committee members for tonight's city executive meeting at St. Pauls Parish House. Sources indicate a primary is likely as one faction presses for a state ticket and a ceremonial convention appears unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Democratic Eighty-Four
City Executive Committee
St. Paul’s Parish House
Singers elect officers for Arion Meennerchor Newport
The Arion Meennerchor Singing society of Newport held its regular monthly meeting yesterday afternoon and elected the officers for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arion Meennerchor Singing Society of
Newport
Memorial Service by Knights of Pythias in Kentucky
The fifteenth annual Knights of Pythias memorial service in the Twelfth Kentucky district drew more than 1,000 knights from twenty lodges led by Brigadier General J B Cracken. The ceremony at Evergreen cemetery featured girls in white, a parade with uniform ranks, and a program including D J Winston and G C N Struble as speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evergreen Cemetery
Knights of Pythias
Kentucky
Newport
J. B. Cracken
Tory
D. J. Winston
Mary W
Newport Vital Statistics Reported Deaths in City Past Week
Dr. Charles J. Kehm of Newport lists seven recent deaths in the city. Names include Christopher Schwartzenholzer aged 89 from ulcer, Herman Weaedmeyer age 2 from pneumonia, Joseph Spraner 72 from paralysis, George Beyer 34 from tuberculosis, Olson Robinson 40 described as colored with tuberculosia, and Lillian Banderman 38 from erysipelas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Kehm
Newport
Christopher Schwartzenholzer
Herman Weaedmeyer
Joseph Spraner
George Beyer
Olson Robinson
Lillian Banderman
Bellevue Ky graduates win honors in Cincinnati contests
Superintendent H L Eby announces two Bellevue High School seniors earned top recognition in Cincinnati contests. Blanche A Weber won a free scholarship to the College of Arts of Cincinnati among twenty selected. Ralph Ficht was among the first hundred of two thousand applicants in a cooperative engineering project. A separate report notes arrests for drunkenness and breach of peace in nearby streets, with police to proceed against individuals involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Eby
Bellevue
Cincinnati
Blanche A. Weber
College of Arts of Cincinnati
Ralph Ficht’ Wee
Co-Operative Enginemial School
Fred Holzen
Ann Street
Upper York Street
Ferdinand Third Avenue
Yyton
Mader
County
Kentucky
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Corrisman
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Buffalo Ranch
M. E
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SO &D. Wis
Tvecvtvest
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Spj
Prince’s
Fourth Street
Kline’s
Race Street
Wagner’s
Fountain Square
Melita the Needle
Baker
Oigel
Spinney League
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W.hays
F.liff
Noon
Kattus
Casey
Werner
Herboot
Wood
E. Lindoff
E. Hays
Ers
T. Casey
Henmier
Son Acne
H’emeyer
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Heas
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Weil
McHale
Brewer
Pager Kennedy
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Strobel
Snyder
Brier
Kennedy
Gil
Grote
McEale
Grav
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Morena
Y.m.i.ab.h.o.a
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Stelt
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Koetter
Ermes
Heaty
Murphy
Rh. Connolly
Ewe
Mooney
M Eee
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Beare
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Frholts
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Creyator
Kerr
Basse
Newton
Welsch
A.grote
Hornbachs
LE Dorsey
Voh’ohr
Aulen
Lululu l Se Farrell
A-B
Oa Et Ae
Parks
J.grogan
Z Cooper
Brien
Eve Ley
iAhearn
ilBpeed
Combs
Pathfinders Doyle
Ehtnespete
Abh.o.a.e
Abhload
Spats
H.sp’gue
Garnett
Groves
Hogan
Eberl
Houston
Elliott
Shilling
Portner
Father MacNamara
Notre Dame
WD. Co
Holy Cross
MacNamara
William A. Byrne
Campaign For Education
iEffort
Hoboe
Henry Schleuter
Casper Woll
George Kaufman
Financial Secre
Joseph Fueg
John EH
Moeller
Albert Geyer
Theodore H Moeller
Franz
Paul Knaack
Joseph Fried
John Ne Jr
John Neiser
John Ker
Albert Sandhaus
Fred Faust
Cing
Edward Berry
Bb. Tenent
John WM ™ i
Arion Maennerchor Chooe
Henry Schieuter
Knights OF Pythias Lodges
Newport Vital Statistics
Newport News Notes
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