Buffalo Ranch Opening Delights Chester Park Crowd
Ed Carrs Buffalo Ranch opens at Chester park with Major Bob Yokum guiding trained buffalo for rides. Expert riders including William Cookash perform bucking and roping in a unique wild west exhibition under an awning. A tree‑line elevated road carries eight cars along trestle for scenic park views and rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Ed Carr
Chester Park
Bob Yokum
Chester Annex
William Cookash
Pigeons once key war messengers in old offensives
The article recounts historic uses of homing pigeons in wars from Paris during the Franco-Prussian conflict to Ladysmith in the Anglo Boer War. It notes loft networks in South Africa and Europe, training requirements, and continued civilian use by doctors and businesses for rapid messages and prescriptions.
Bohumir Kryl Delights Thousands At City Zoo Bandstand
Bohumir Kryl and his eight grand opera singers drew a large crowd to the Zoo last night despite the heat. The band and performers presented a delightful program with numerous encores. Valpi’s trained bears provided intermission entertainment, drawing crowds yesterday afternoon and again last night, being the best local bear act this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohumir Kryl
Mr. Kryl
Valpi
First Class Feature Boosts Lagoon Park Success
Asa G Neville proposed an auto mobile aerial road for Lagoon. J d Weaver, Lagoon manager and engineer, opened access and the project grew into a multi tens of thousands investment. The road finished weeks ago with final cars in service, marking a milestone for the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagoon
Asa G. Neville
J. d. Weaver
Vaudeville All-Star Programme at Lagoons Amusement
A warm summer day draws crowds to Lagoons where an all star vaudeville programme plays in the cool amphitheater. Herbert Brothers and company open with a clever sketch, followed by the Crossman Trio’s instrumental and vocal numbers. Grace and Gracie perform a novel song act, Prof. McFall’s dog circus features a 40 foot ladder dive, and The Three Harmons close with acrobatics and comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagoon
Herbert Brothers and Company
Crossman
Grace
Gracie
Prof. McFall
Dog Circus
New Robinson Hosts Week's First Bill With Cooling Plant
A large crowd attended the New Robinson last evening as a new weekly bill opened. The cooling plant now operates to keep audiences comfortable. The Brandons from Australia impressed with multiple instruments and a cornet solo by Miss Brandon. Miss Florence White offered sweet songs, the Courtland Brothers showcased new dance steps, and Tiger Pat's dream drew applause. Ralph Rowland scored with pictured melodies and the Robinsonscope presented clear animated photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Brandons
Australia
Brandon
Florence White
Courtland Brothers
Tiger Pat
Ralph Rowland
Robinsonscope
Berlin Opera Star Griswold Takes Three Year Metropolitan Pact
Berlin principal baritone-basso Putnam Griswold signed a three year contract with a Metropolitan Opera representative in New York starting autumn 1910. His Berlin six year deal runs two years longer but with the emperor’s consent he may be absent to perform in America. Griswold, from Cadiz, was joined by Frances Rose a Royal Opera pianist who also joined the Metropolitan last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Putnam Griswold
Royal Opera of Berlin
Metropolitan Opera of
New York
Griswold
America
Cadiz
Frances Rose
Royal Opera Company
Metropolitan
Mikado Performance Improves at Chester Opera House
Monday night’s showing of The Mikado at the Chester Opera House drew praise for an easy, smooth cast and beautiful music. New comedian Robert Pitkin shows potential to become a local favorite alongside past summer opera stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Opera House
Arthur Sullivan
Robert Pitkin
Queen Cities 9 Reserves 2 in Indianapolis outing
Queen Cities defeated Indianapolis Reserves 9 to 2 in an amateur league game. Key players and run totals are listed, with next fixtures set against Miamisburg and Middletown. The Climax beat Gridirons 6 to 1 in a fast pitcher duel at Wiedemann Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Miamisburg
Middletown
Radiums Edge Victors In Classic Eastside Pitchers Duel
A top contest at Eastside grounds saw Radiums defeat the Victors 3 to 2 in a tightly fought game. Both teams played evenly, with quality pitching and timely hitting defining the Sunday showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice
Eastside
Radiums
Portsmouth Lancaster Game Postponed by Wet Grounds
Special Dispatch reports in Portsmouth Ohio that the Portsmouth Lancaster game was postponed due to wet grounds, delaying scheduled play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial
Tribune
Portsmouth
Hamilton Results Showouts in Ontario Race Card Shake
Stanley Fay was upset as Tourenne won a three horse race at Hamilton Ontario after a day of six races. Majors included Turf Star Autumn Girl Wilhalla Simcoe and Lady Esther with multiple favorites and longshots in a full racing program. The Trotting Association announced a four day meet at Butler County fairgrounds starting tomorrow with 145 entries across Ohio Indiana and Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Ont
Stanley Fay
Tourenne
St. Elmwood
Sawyer Miller
Musgrave
Gold Front
Davis
King Holladay
Hammond
Lady Gore
Morocco
Advance Boy
Sally Cohen
Nogi
Charivari
Howard
Autumn Girl
J. Reif
Fauntelroy
Herbert
Fereno
Royal Report
Wilhalla
Patterson
Bannell
McAfee
Student King
Reider
Huddy
Wurzberger
Harrington
Stell
Long Service
Turrenne
J. Reid
Mentry
Andrew Summers
Stone
Dr. Keith
Jim McGill
Williams
John Dillon
Commodore Fontaine
Dapra
Creoline
Bilberry
Simcoe
Grande Dame
Posing
Kennedy
Suderman
Great Heavens
St. Jeanne
Lady Esther
King of the Mist
Howard Shean
Leibert
Hooray
Giles
Niblick
Neoskaleete
Bitter Hand
Reidmore
Commercial Tribune
Hamilton Trotting Association
Butler County Fairgrounds
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Bayonet Second in Prix Grand Lieut at Auteuil
Paris June 28 Bayonet owned by Thomas Hitchcock Jr finished second in the Prix Grand Lieut at the Auteuil racecourse today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Thomas Hitchcock, Jr
Auteuil
Fire Marshal Removes Deputy Fire Marshals Across Ohio
Fire Marshal Zuber announced the removals of deputy fire marshals in Cincinnati Cleveland Toledo Waverly Springfield Tiltonville and Columbus among other cities. Pay ranged from 600 to 1200 yearly mostly 900 with replacements to be filled by Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Zuber
Cincinnati
Thomas Miller
Cleveland
Harry T. Brockman
N. A. Burt
Charles P. Cowell
John T. Meeninch
Benjamin Killam
Toledo
Harry DB. Kirtland
Walter J. Konitz
Waverly
John W. Caldwell
Washington D. H
Springfield
New York Detectives Vow To Nab Leon Ling In Sigel Case
Inspector Mc Cafferty of the New York police says the department will surely catch Leon Ling, the Americanized Chinese suspect in the Elsie Sigel murder. Authorities warn Chinatown laundries and expand searches to New Jersey towns Passaic Hackensack Paterson as a possible exit route is watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Leon
Yokohama
New Jersey
Passaic
Hackensack
Paterson
McCafferty
Leon Ling
Love and Reunion Bring Mosey Back to America in Newport
F G Mosey, long separated from his wife Hattie Newton since a Cincinnati divorce a year earlier, returned from Syria to renew their marriage in Newport. Magistrate Donelan presided as the reconciliation followed by custody and a move likely to Loveland where Mosey once ran a rug and tapestry business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Mosey
Syria
America
Hattie Newton
Newport
Blanchester
Squire Donelan
Mosey
Loveland
Lang vs Metropolitan Insurance suit ends with $125 judgment
Judge Stephens in the quarterly court yesterday ruled in favor of Henry Lang against Metropolitan Insurance Company in a foreclosure of mortgage case, awarding $125 to the plaintiff.
Covington Council Accepts Bid to Incinerate City Garbage
The Covington City Council voted to hire E J Ryan to incinerate all city garbage for one year at a bid of 4000 dollars. Some members praised the plan as an improvement over current arrangements. The council referred the street extension request due to L and N Railroad blockages. An ordinance paving brick on a Bailey Street extension from Main to Craig was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
E J Ryan
Ryan
Herman Street
Encampment Ready for Kentucky Veterans in Newport
The annual state encampment of United Spanish War Veterans of Kentucky will be held in Newport for four days starting Thursday. Dignitaries including Lieutenant Governor Cox Governor Willson U S Senator Bradley and Russell B Harrison will attend. A Thursday reception for Judge Advocate General Edward H White is planned and the program includes address of welcome by Mayor Krieger in Carnegie hall and a big parade with evening processions and fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Spanish War Veterans of Kentucky
Newport
Cox
Willson
United States
Bradley
Russell B. Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Whl
Edward H. White
Chicago
Ill
Carnegie Hall
Krieger Ce
Wiedemann Brewery
Memorial Hall
Fort Thomas
Highlands
Military Order of Serpent
St. Pauls Episcopal Church
New Port Notes Disturbance Leads to Fine in Court
Ferdinand Bedge of Dayton was arraigned in Police Judge Mader's court after a Sunday disturbance at home and alleged beating his wife. he was fined court costs. Bedge's wife pleaded for leniency. Also noted: funeral for Christopher Schwartzenholzer, 83, a long-time German resident of New Port, with burial at Evergreen cemetery and a Turmer delegation in attendance. Fort Thomas soldiers prepare to depart for Toledo for a July military tournament and return to Camp Perry for target practice. Charles Ayers of Dayton Ky faced a house fire incident caused by a match igniting a bed. he was burned on arms and hands. Louis A. Skilton, 32, will be buried at Evergreen cemetery after dying Sunday night. George Thurman, a contracting painter, remains seriously ill at home after heat exposure. Burton Osterman seeks help locating 16-year-old son, last seen in Cincinnati after leaving to collect wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Bedge
Third
McKinney
Dayton
Wiil
Camp Perry
Charles Ayers
Second Avenue
Ayers Wasa
Louis A. Skilton
York Street
Evergreen Cemetery
George Thurman
Linden Avenue
Central Avenue
Thurman
Two Story Brick Home Permit Issued in Covington
A building permit was issued to Max W. Hilliman for a two story six room brick at Holman and Twelfth, valued at 1800 dollars. Local notices urge gas customers to sign applications before July 1 at Union Light Heat and Power, with a clerk on duty until 10 pm. The will of Mrs Anne Pias waco was filed, bequeathing estate to her husband for life with five children share if he remarries. Sam Claxon was fined 30 dollars and costs for a prior offense and to be sent to Louisville for trial. A gasoline stove exploded at 128 West Sixth Street, flames extinguished by fire department. John H. Harrison of New Mexico visits his brother-in-law Lt Dan Crout. Alf Schurle collapsed from heat, taken home to Garrard Street. Coroner Tarvin undecided if Sporty Hughes’ death was accidental or suicide, verdict given as death from skull fracture. Friends collected to bury the body. Superintendent Schwim Sluss left for Woodford County to assist in camp opening. Kentucky State Superintendent Crabbe directing arousal efforts in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Light, Heat and Power Company
Mra
Anne Pias Waco
Sam Claxon
Justice Ferguson
Louisville
B. Hoelscher
West Sixth Street
John H. Harrison
New Mexico
Dan Crout
Alf Schurle
Garrard Street
Tarvin
Hughes
Ekull
Potter's Field
Schwim Sluss
Woodford County
Assis
Kentucky
Crabbe
Property Transfers Include Multiple City Lots
Executors and individuals complete transfers of parcels in Latonia and nearby streets. Includes Star Foundry Co lot on Main street, Stewart avenue lease, Julia street frontage, Stott street plot, and Crescent avenue corner eight-lot transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Fabian
Star Foundry Co
Main Street
T C. Montague
J T Bar'e
Stewart Avenue
Latonia
Edward Hesselman
Oscar F. &Chroeder
Julia Street
Flora Redden
J. A Redden
Stott Street
Lewis Fibes
Henry L. Brooks
Crescent Avenua
Eighth Etreat
Campbell County Court Actions Merge In Weekend Sessions
Judge Yungblut held Peter Leflett in contempt and fined $10 over a road dispute on a Campbell county farm above Dayton. Fred Holsen and wife faced drunkenness and disorderly conduct charges after a Sunday arrest on Upper York street. their case was continued. Charles McIntosh faces arraignment today on twelve counts of obtaining money under false pretenses through advertising for an Amalgamated Iron and Steel Workers journal. The judge announced the last motion docket of the term will be called Saturday, winding up the term before summer adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Leflett
Peter Leflett
Dayton
Yungblut
Newport Circuit
Tawkins
Theonkle
Charles McIntosh
McIntosh
Amalgamated Iron and Steel Workers’ Association
Circuit Court
Democrats Split Over Newport Local Ticket Fight
The Newport Democratic city executive committee failed to settle the local ticket and primary issue with only fifteen of twenty-one members present. Debate grew over Matt Mascannott’s eligibility due to holding municipal office, while Joseph Delterman James Redmond and Michael McNamara were appointed to investigate. Chairman Reuscher may call a county committee meeting soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport Democratic City Executive Committee
Donelan
Tony Reuscher
Eightythird
Matt Mascnnnott
Newport and Covington Bridge Company
Joseph Delterman
James Redmond
Michael McNamara
Reuscher
Lightning sets fire to oil tanks in Wolfe county
A lightning strike at Tyr rent in Wolfe county ignited four oil tanks containing 35,000 barrels. The blaze shot hundreds of feet high and oil flowed into a nearby creek, burning on the water for a half mile. Trains were halted for an hour. damage estimated at $20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Tyrrent
Wolfe County
Boy Rebuked by Father Ends Life After Carbolic Acid
Elwood Indiana June 2 Chester Robbins 12 took carbolic acid after being rebuked for taking a bicycle pump from a neighbor. His father ordered him to return the pump and allegedly struck him with a buggy whip. The boy found the acid in the barn, swallowed it and died near his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Ind
Chester Robbins
Local Names Include Reuscher Tholmeyer Robinson and Others
Readable names list shows Louis Reuscher Katherine Tholmeyer Leslie Robinson Mobile Spillman and others. Locations Verona Ky Ryle Ky Marengo O Decker Corryville or Beliavue Ky appear as residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Reuscher
Katherine Tholmeyer
Leslie Robinson
Mobile Spillman
Charles Gelinart
Clara E. Schwartz
Newport Newport Verona
Ryle, Ky
Marengo
Decker
Corryville
Beliavue Ky
Property transfers in Williamson's and Newport additions
Master commissioner transfers part of lot 3 in Newport public square addition to John P. Barry for 3175 dollars. Edward L Raisbeck transfers to Charles A Kirby and wife part of lot 81 in Williamson's addition in Bellevue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Raisbeck
Charles A. Kirby
Wiliamson's
Bellevue
John P. Barry
Public Square
Newport
Railroad Y M C A Campaign Raises 13087 In Seven Day Drive
Ernst led a seven day fundraising push for a new railroad Y M C A home. Final tally showed gross subscriptions at 13087 with a late $1000 Richmond gift from the C. & C. railroad and praise for the campaign's effort from officials and secretaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
C. & C. Railroad
Stephens
Madison Avenue
Ewald
H. O. Williams
P. C. Dix
Ed E. Walker
Fogg
Richard P
Local injuries from city incidents reported
Police describe multiple injuries treated at the city hospital last night. Two 15 year old boys suffered blank cartridge wounds named Harry Tierney and Charles Miller. A 24 year old woman Matilda Gerke was hurt by falling plaster at 35 Carter alley. Other cases include Hubert Hughes with crushed fingers at Victor Lamp, Morris Handler with facial bruises, Henry Oldfield with a scalp wound, Charles Sweitzer with a broken arm, and Lewis Joslin who burned his hands saving a stove from an explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hospital
Harry Tierney
Charles Miller
Matilda Gerke
Carter Alley
Hubert Hughes
Victor Lamp Company
Morris Handler
Central Avenue
Henry Oldfield
Linn Street
Charles Sweitzer
Cinnamon Street
Indian Hill
Lewis Joslin
College Hill
Jackson Street
Twelfth
Joslin
Loebker Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated
Mr and Mrs George H Loebker mark fifty years of marriage with a mass at Mother of God church and a reception at home. Son Albert Loebker of Knoxville Tennessee visits to help celebrate the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Loebker
George H. Loenker
Pike Street
Mother of God Church
Albert Loebker
Knoxville
City Waterworks Board Inspection Planned for New Plant
The Board of Public Service and waterworks commissioners will tour the new waterworks plant at California and the pumping stations tomorrow before formal surrender. They will note improvements and changes as the project ends a twelve year campaign to provide Cincinnati with a first class water system. Minor contracts remain but will be handled by the public service board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Service
Waterworks Commissioners
California
Waterworks Commission
Board of Pub Service
Cincinnati
Social Club Scene At Doyle Club Returns With Heat and Music
More than 200 members and guests attended a vibrant social session at the Robert F. Doyle club on West Ninth Street. The program featured local singers Ltons re, John O Connell, and Hugh Earley, plus W. Kilb as humorist, with a Foster and Dorsey minstrel sketch and a piano performance by Jos Helmers Cer. The evening included refreshments and social chatter amid hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Doyle
West Ninth Street
Ltons Re
John O Connell
Hugh Earley
Foster and Dorsey
Jos Helmers Cer
Kenton County Courts Face Varied Civil Actions
Lida Powell sues Sovereign Camp of Woodmen of the World for 1.00 policy benefit on William J. Powell name. Constance Building and Loan sues Anna Davis for 819 foreclosure. Joseph Baynum sues Ohio Scroll and Lumber for 2000 for injuries. Hebron Building and Loan sues Edward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lida Powell
Sovereign Camp of
Woodmen of the World
William J. Powell
Constance Building and Loan Association
Anna Davis
Joseph Baynum
Ohio Scroll and Lumber Company
B. F. Graziani
Hebron Building and Loan Association
Edward
Reward Offered for Dynamiters in Chicago Explosion
Mayor Busse authorized by the Chicago finance committee to offer a 3000 reward for information leading to arrests and conviction of those responsible for last night’s damaging explosion. Inspector Patrick J. Eavin to lead the investigation as Assistant Chief Schuettler becomes acting chief during Chief Shippy’s absence and rest period due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Busse
Schuettler
Finance Committee
Patrick J. Eavin
Shippy
Improvement Resolution for Glenway Avenue in Cincinnati
A Cincinnati City Council resolution declares it necessary to improve Glenway Avenue from Eighth Street to Wilder Avenue with granite curbs gutters and cross drains and to grade and pave the roadway. It approves plans estimates and profiles and sets detailed curb lines elevations and percent grades for the work and assesses progress costs with payment terms and publication of the ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gienway Avenue
Etrath Street
Wilder Avenue
City of
Cincinnati
State of
Onlo
Glenna Avenue
Eighth Street
Glenway Avenue
Elmghth Street
Seine
Sa Glenway Avenue
Nwaw
Elishir
Reinet
Dave
Aserasa
Lamages
Bett
E Oo Brathgate
Council
Emnwin Henderson
Public works bid invited for Dirt Street improvements
Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Public Service of the State of One at the city hall until noon for labor and material, including grading, curbs and gutters, paving with HK and drains, on Dirt Street from Dremanvenue to Emore Street. Bids must include full names and a $1000 bond or certified check. Bids on printed forms only. The board reserves the right to reject any bid. June 2 199. John J. Wenner, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dremanvenue
Emore
Ginéiin
Treemert
Board of Public Service
John J. Wenner
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Trotting Association
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E. J. Ryan
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Covington News Notes
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Campbell County Courts
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Herman J Tenfelde Covington
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Anderson Ind
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