Covington Woman Ends Life in Licking River
Margaret Hoefker 57 of 96 Oliver street Covington disappeared into the Licking River near Fifteenth Street during afternoon hours. Neighbors and brickyard workers fought to save her, pulling her from the mud after an hour and a half. she died soon after. She had a history of prior suicide attempts and left behind a husband and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hoefker
Oliver Streeet
Covington
Licking River
Fifteenth Street
William Beasly
Beasly
Fred Siemer
John Wagner
William Wagner
John Clark
White
Tarvin
Linneman & Moorgs
Klare
Bruce Thornton
Tax protest visit to Frankfort by Covington groups
Ninety two men traveled by special train from Covington to Frankfort to press Governor Wills to curb double taxation of bonds and stocks held by Kentucky residents in Ohio corporations. Speakers urged stopping indiscriminate suits and argued many alleged omissions were not real.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Frank Tracy
Covington
Milton McLean
J. T. Hatfield
Ohio
Kentucky
Bellevue Graduates Hear Ten Orations on Grit and Progress
The Bellevue school graduation exercises list speakers and titles for the class of 198. Ralph Flohr speaks on Grit or Genius. Louis Eich on Sensible Optimism. Joseph M Humble on Our Nation Crisis. Herbert L Nagel on Yesterday Today or Tomorrow. Jacob Geiger on Our Newspapers. Piersol Jacks on Progress Written in Blood. Vera Hamilton on The King's Row. Della May Hanna on Our Great Stone Face. Ira Wittkamper on Humor a Preserving Force. Genevieve Ford on Class Prophecy. Gretchen Steffen on The Fountain of Happiness. Elizabeth Miller on The Greatest Contribution to Modern Civilization. Helen Fortmeyer on My Treasure Album.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Flohr
Louis Eich
Joseph M. Humble
Herbert L. Nagel
Jacob Geiger
Piersol Jacks
Vera Hamilton
Della May Hanna
Ira Wittkamper
Genevieve Ford
Gretchen Steffen
Elizabeth Miller
Helen Fortmeyer
Woodburn Avenue Land Company Realigns Covington Parcels
The Woodburn Avenue Land Company acquires property measuring 77 feet by 30 feet on Banklick Street and 9 feet by 30 feet on Denver Street in Covington, parcels connected to ownership by W. G. Allen and Walker C. Hall. The transfer appears to adjust holdings along Covington streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodburn Avenue Land Company
Banklick Street
Covington
W. G. Allen
Walker C. Hall
Denver Street
Crutchen Sues Street Railway for 5040 Damages
Arrena Crutchen filed suit in Campbell County Circuit Court against South Covington & Cincinnati Street Railway Company seeking 5040 damages. Attorney for plaintiff is A M Caldwell. A separate case, M Clifford v Freq Baschang, went to County Judge Moore, judgment for plaintiff for 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrena Crutchen
South Covington & Cincinnati Street Railway Company
A. M. Caldwell
M. Clifford
Freq Baschang
Moore
Gasoline launch incident at Newport Pumphouse injures operator
Albert Richards of California was thrown into the river when his gasoline launch struck a log above the Newport Pumphouse. Workmen on a nearby coal fleet rescued him. In Ft Thomas court Squire Quehl placed Louis Johnson William Johnson and Elijah Orr of Brent Ky under $100 peace bonds amid ongoing local troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Richards
California
Newport
Richards
Squire Quehl
Ft.Thomas
Louis
William Johnson
Elijah Orr
Brent
Land transfers note complex Lindsay and Taylor additions
Hunt and wife transfer Lot 33 in Lindsay's addition to Louis Goldberg. Walter and wife transfer Lot 147 in Taylor's addition to the original holder, Belloruse, for 1,200 dollars.
John R. Inglis Nominated for Congress in Kentucky
John R. Inglis Republican candidate for Kentucky's Sixth District was nominated by two Taft and Fairbanks split conventions in Covington on May 4. He has long served as Trimble County Republican chairman and runs a Milton drug store. He also directs Farmers' Bank of Milton and presides over the Milton Creamery, while engaging in local clubs and Masonic circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Inglis
Congress
Kentucky
Taft
Fairbanks
Covington
Inglis
Trimble County
Milton
Trimble
Farmers’ Bank of
Milton Creamery Company
Milton Commercial Club
Masonic
Knights of Pythias
Red Men
Covington Briefs Highlight Local Education and Obituaries
The Northern Kentucky Teachers Association meets in Newport with W C Washburne discussing Waste in the Classroom. Covington and Newport superintendents close field day at Latonia, reporting a financial surplus. Ruth Onions died at 165 West Fourth Street aged 25. funeral Thursday at 2 pm. Bernard J. Pruess, 69, dies. funeral Friday at Mother of God Church. Mrs. Mary Thrasher dies. body shipped to Butler Ky. Amanda Mayfield, 74, dies in St Louis. to be interred Spring Grove. Medical instrument theft reported from Dr S G Sharpe’s office. Equal Rights Association meeting postponed. Karl Bullock sought by Covington police. J A Lancaster to 15 months for embezzlement. Knights Templars depart for Lebanon on special train. Magistrate William Hiter injured in crash, attending Fiscal Court.
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Northern Kentucky Teachers’ Association
Covington
Newport
York Street Congregational Church
W. C. Washburne
Cincinnati
Ruth Onions
Henry Onions
West Fourth Stret
M. Bernard J. Pruess
Joseph J. Mossbacher
Craig Street
Mother of God Church
Mother of God
Mary Thrasher
Butler
Amanda Mayfield
St. Louis
Spring Grove
8. G. Sharpe
Boorle Block
George Dayson
Charles Rothenhoefer
Frankfort
J. A. Lancaster
Covington Knights Templars
Lebanon
William Hiter
Sceme
Fiscal Court
Independence
Kenton Court Notes Highlight Local Court Actions
Circuit Judge Harbeson gave peremptory instructions in the McDevit versus Thomas case over a 5340.50 gambling wager. A Gates versus City of Covington verdict awarded 564 for damages from an accident on Riddle street bridge. An unsound mind ruling sent Penelope Ryan to Lakeland Asylum. Elmer Coleman pleaded guilty to a disorderly house and paid a 50 fine. Civil War veteran Jerry McCarthy faced drunkenness charges and received a pardon pledge. Tony Bradford and Yancey Smith faced jail terms on loitering charges with Bradford linked to Cincinnati.
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Harbeson
B. M. McDevit
Robert L. Thomas
Moore
Paris
Bourbon County
Washington Street
Shaw
Jerry McCarthy
McCarthy
Frankfort
Tony Bradford
Bradford
Cincinnati
Yancey Smith
Grace M. E. Church Plans Memorial Service
Members of Grace M. E. Church will hold a memorial service next Sunday at 10 45 in the church. The vested choir directed by Prof Charles Voige will sing and a roll call of the honored dead will follow. Named honorees include O W Root Rev Granville Moody J K Stone W C Standish B E Morris John Brown Mrs Elizabeth Davis Thomas Spinks and Mrs W F McClure. Addresses are to be given by L H Wilson and the pastor F W Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace M. E. Church
Charles Voige
O. W. Root
Granville Moody
J. K. Stone
W.C. Standish
BE. J. Morris
John Brown
Thomas Spinks
W. F. McClure
L. H. Wilson
F. W. Fisher
Equalization Board Member Gets Full Judgment
The Newport case against the city over services rendered last January resulted in a $45 judgment for Member Rieder. Otto Wolff represented the plaintiff in County Judge Moore's court with an appeal noted to the Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equalization Board
City Boards of Equalization
Newport
Moore
Otto Wolff
Rieder
Old Board
Helmbold
Circuit Court
Police Court Held in Newport Evening Session
Police Judge Hawkins presided last night in Newport delivering sentences. Minnie Simpson, 206 Columbia Street, was fined 25 dollars with 30 days jail suspended if she leaves town after drunkenness and disorderly conduct charges. Alma Johnson Viola Smith and Dr Kehm had cases continued to Friday morning. Owen Finnegan was fined 25 dollars plus costs for disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins
Newport
Minnie Simpson
Columbia Street
Alma Johnson
Viola Smith
Dr. Kehm
Owen Finnegan
Fearful Newport Mother Seeks Help for Son’s Rail Dangers
Mrs H P Fisher of 221 West Fourth street Newport appeals to police to place her fourteen year old son Will in a reform institution. She fears he may be killed jumping on and off moving trains after he boarded a freight to Nashville and stayed away several weeks. The Juvenile Court and Judge Moore will review the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Fisher
West Fourth Street
Newport
Poy
Nashville
Tenn
Moore
Search on for body of Dayton girl feared drowned
The search for Emma Jonson, fifteen, who disappeared after drowning in the Ohio River Sunday, continued until late last night. The canal was fired again without surfacing the remains as relatives negotiate with sand digger owners to move the vessel and uncover the body. The father arrived in Dayton to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Jonson
Dayton
Ohio River
Tragedy of a Son and Father Ends in Murder in Newark
A Newark tragedy unfolds as George E. Sterry Jr kills his father in his brother’s office and leaves a letter claiming family shame and a vow to protect his mother’s memory. The case ties to a forthcoming marriage notice for Rachel Blaikie and includes references to Miss Blaikie’s circle and the Blaikie family history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterry-Blaikie
Englewood
N. J
Cameron Blaikie
D. Eddy
East Orange
Rachel Blaikie
George Edward Sterry
Manhattan Square Hotel
George E. Sterry, JR
Miss Blaikie
Charles H. Clark
New York
Newark
The
Oranges
William Blaikie
New York Loyal Fraternity
Hetty Green
Harmon Speaks in Third District Delegates
Third District Democratic Convention in Eaton, Ohio recessed to September 17 in Middletown to nominate. Mentioned nominees include Sprigg McMahon and James M. Cox, with Cox likely the nominee. Judson Harmon addressed the gathering. Edward H. Jones chaired, C. J. Smith secretar y. Delegates chosen for Denver and Bryan favored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Hamilton
Eaton
Congress
Middletown
Big County
Sprigg McMahon
Dayton
James M. Cox
Cox
Judson Harmon
Cincinnati
Harmon
Edward H. Jones
C. J. Smith
Preble County
Charles E. Mason
C. C. Foos
Denver
H. C. Gray
Joel Shoup
Charles Sohngen
Bryan
Joseph A. Kendall
J. J. Pater
Butler County
Edward Hanley
Montgomery County
Democratic State Convention delegates to Denver chosen
COLUMBIA Mo May 19 The Democratic State Convention will meet at noon tomorrow to select delegates to the Denver convention and handle routine business. Delegates arriving tonight expect an instructed delegation for William J. Bryan with Captain W E Gonzales State Chairman Willie Jones Senator Frank B Gay and H H Watkins the leading candidates for delegates at large.
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Columbia
Denver
William J. Bryan
W. E. Gonzales
Willie Jones
Frank B. Gay
H. H. Watkins
Bryan Expected To Win Michigan Delegates
Lansing May 19 Delegates at the Democratic State Convention expect Bryan to win endorsement for President and to instruct Michigan’s delegation in his favor for the National convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Michigan
Lansing
Mich
Democratic State Convention set for June in Lexington
The Democratic State Executive Committee chose Lexington to host the state convention on June 11 to select delegates for the National convention. The move over Louisville is seen as a Bryan Beckham victory with Bryan solid in Central and Eastern Kentucky and Johnson strong in Louisville and Western Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Lexington
Frankfort
Louisville
Bryan
Beckham
Johnson
Two Conventions Held in Tenth District Congress Race
In Portsmouth Ohio on May 19 riotous scenes dominated the Tenth District Republican convention as H. H. Mechlin of Adams County was nominated for Congress by the Clark Johnson faction and left amid jeers. A second convention then nominated Romulus Johnson of Ironton after Bannon refused to allow his name. The District Board of Elections must decide the regular nominee.
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Portsmouth
Clark-Johnson
Sherman Eagleson
Bannon
H. H. Mechlin
Adams County
Congress
Immediatel
Clark-Johneson
Philo Clark
Scioto
Romulus Johnson
Ironton
District Board of Elections
Prohibition Plank Adopted at Washington Democratic Convention
In Spokane late at night the Democratic State Convention approved a resolution to submit a constitutional amendment banning sale and manufacture of spirituous liquors. A twenty member double delegation was chosen to the National convention and instructed to vote for Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Bryan
Both Sides Claim Victory at Pennsylvania Democratic Meet
Harrisburg May 19 With rival Bryan and anti Bryan camps claiming a majority of delegates to the Democratic State Convention opening tomorrow the fight centers on whether four national delegates at large should be instructed to back William J Bryan for the party nomination Colonel James M Guffey state leader and national committeeman opposes instructing the delegates at large for Bryan or any other candidate which fuels the clash ahead of the Denver nominating process
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Bryan
Denver
William J. Bryan
James M. Guffey
California Democrats back Bryan for president at state convention
The Democratic State Convention in Fresno on May 19 endorsed W. J. Bryan for President and named former Congressman T A Ball as temporary Chairman for the National convention in Denver starting July 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresno
Cal
California
W. J. Bryan
T. A. Ball
Denver
Carmen Denied Injunction in Chicago Railways Case
Judge Walker of Cook County Court refused the eight nonunion employees of the Chicago Railways Company an injunction to stop their discharge. The workers claimed union pressure seeks their dismissal under a contract mandating union labor. Defendants must answer the petition. judge warned an injunction could bar union strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Walker
Cook County
Chicago Railways Company
Bryan Leading in Alabama Primary Delegates
Additional returns show Bryan retains a three to one majority over Johnson in Alabama's primary. Declared Bryan delegates include John W. Tomlinson of Birmingham, J. Thomas Heflin of the Fifth District, and H. D. Clayton of the Third District. The fourth delegate remains uncertain between E. W. Booker of Birmingham and R. M. Cunningham of Ensley. In the Ninth District Sam Will John of Birmingham leads with J. G. Oakley or Walker Percy competing for second place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Bryan
Johnson
John W. Tomlinson
J. Thomas Heflin
H. D. Clayton
E. W. Booker
R. M. Cunningham
Ensley
Johnsdon
Sam Will John
J. G. Oakley
Walker Percy
Governor Johnson Reflects on Alabama Defeat
ST PAUL May 19 Governor Johnson accepted his defeat in Alabama in good spirits saying it was as he expected in an interview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Johnson
Alabama
Fisheries Treaties Presented to Parliament at Ottawa
The text of two treaties between the United States and Britain on fisheries and boundary questions affecting Canada and the U S was laid before Parliament by Sir Wilfrid Laurier. The fisheries treaty provides for uniform regulations and protection of food fishes by an International Fisheries Commission formed by two appointees, one from each government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Canada
United States
Wildred Laurier
International Fisheries Commission
Louisiana Senate Proposes Ban on Cotton Futures Trading
In Baton Rouge on May 19 Senator Marston introduced a bill in the Louisiana State Senate to prohibit dealing in cotton futures. The move sparks a lively campaign with both supporters and opponents ready for a fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Senate
Baton Rouge
Marston
Louisiana State Senate
Local Women Return From Visits To Various Homes
After two weeks with her sister in Walnut Hills Mrs J L Cleveland returns to Pittsburg. Miss Livingood from Reading Fla returns home after three weeks with Charley F Livingood in East Walnut Hills. Mrs Frederick Forchhemer and her mother go to Wequetonsing Mich for a month. Mrs B F Melish returns to Champaign Ill from Clifton after visiting relatives. Mrs James J Wolf of Norwood travels to Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Cleveland
Alexandra
Walnut Hills
L. N. Berube
Pittsburg
Miss Livingood
Reading
Fla
Charley F. Livingood
Baker Place
East Walnut Hills
Frederick Forchhemer
Aaron F. Perry
Secret method promises bust and neck development
Alleges a simple home treatment using glycerine tincture cadomene rose water and borax to nourish skin cells and develop arms neck and bust. Claims dramatic changes for women with underdeveloped upper bodies and suggests druggists supply ingredients for discreet use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ane Mooene
Beauty
New York
Avondale Families Take Summer Visits Across States
Social notes list numerous residents and relatives from Avondale and nearby neighborhoods traveling this spring. Entries mention N. Y. visitors with parents in Indiana, Mrs. Rothschild joining her husband in Hutchins avenue, and others from Mt. Auburn and East Walnut Hills taking extended stays in Zanesville, French Lick Springs, Muskegon, and Europe, with June returns anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
Charles M. Rothschild
French Lick Springs
Ind
Edwin C. Goshorn
Vernonville
Hot Springs
F. D. Speece
J. K. Richards
Ironton
David G. Edwards
Fairfield’ Avenue
Walnut Hills
P. T. Williams Babbitt
Muskegon
Mich
Babbitt
Sunset Lodge
Bear Lake
W. H. Babbitt
Burnet Avenue
Avondale
Miss Babbitt
Milwaukee
Willis Foy
Norwood
Covington Social Roundup Notes Local Guests and Events
The Misses Ledyard of Covington host their niece Miss Hannah Gedge of Anderson Indiana. Dr Stites from Pontiac Illinois returns home after visiting his daughter Mrs James Ernst in Covington. Mrs H Clay Schrall and Miss Schrall return from Asheville North Carolina. Mrs Bailey Morridge Newport to entertain Keturah Moss Taylor Chapter D A R tomorrow at her mother Mrs Albert Root's home. Covington Art Club posts annual banquet June 10 at the Zoo. Miss Herring of Lexington visits aunt Mrs Neal of Covington. Mr Kiefer Hood of Atlanta visits his mother Mrs Lewis Hood of Covington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledyard
Covington
Hannah Gedge
Anderson
Ind
Stites
Pontiac
Ill
James Ernst
Garrard Street
H.clay Schrall
Schrall
Newport
Asheville
N. C
Bailey Morridge
Keturah Moss Taylor
Albert Root
Graduates Recite at College of Music First Recital of Year
Miss Louise Church pianist opened the thirtieth academic year with a memorable recital in the Odeon. Her program ranged from Bach to modern works, including Beethoven Grieg Paderewski Sinding Schuett and Moszkowsky. Ruth Morgan, soprano, joined with a dramatic performance of three modern songs and the Jewel Song from Faust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Music
Louise Church
Odeon
Miss Church
Liszt
Beethoven
Grieg
Paderewski
Sinding
Schuett
Moszkowsky
Aerodrome Tested at Hammondport N Y Flight Tests
Lieutenant Selfridge conducted two tests in Baldwin's aerodrome Whitewing. The first run covered 210 feet in six and a half seconds, then 100 feet in two seconds at three feet elevation, with 201 feet on rough ground after landing and no gear injury. In the second test the craft flew 210 feet at about twenty feet up but landed in a newly plowed field. the aerodrome remained intact though the front wheel was damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammondsport
N. Y
Selfridge
Baldwin
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Kenton Court Notes
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Slayer
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Dexter Avenue
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Louisville, Ky
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Evans Place
Clifton
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Killarney
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Worth Weller
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Zoo
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Rose Hill
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Gilbert Avenue
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Frank Owen
Burnet House
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Price Hill
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Bonaparte Avenue
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Kate Magnus
Fairfield Avenue
H. Thane Miller School
Fay
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Alpha Phi Psi Sorority
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Carthage
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Department ‘of Education
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Alexander Hazen
Carrie Moores
Glendale
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Church of the New Jerusalem
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Charles Schad
Cleneay Avenue
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Clark Street
Alta Abbott
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Hartford City
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J. L. Duckwell
Miss Abbott
Mary Abbott
Benjamin Keam
Miss Mary Abbott
Leonard J. Hitchcock
Rose Markley
Rocky Ridge, O
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Florence Rodgers
Toledo
Edward Littlebrook
Bronson Place
Miss Rodgers
James Rodgers
Toldo
Kentucky Society
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