Congressmen Clash Over Expanded Homestead Bill Rejected
In Washington on May 23 the House debated the conference report on enlarged homesteads. Mondell and others urged adoption while Reeder attacked it as favoring western cattlemen. The report was defeated 98 to 48 and the bill failed 108 to 138.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Messrs. Mendell
Wyoming
Gaines
Tennessee
Reeder
Kansas
West
Mondell
Wheat gains on drought reports and Europe damage
Fresh crop damage reports in Southern Europe and Kansas boosted wheat futures with July rising to about 90 cents, while corn advanced on wet weather forecasts. Oats held firm as corn strength supported the feed market. provisions fell with lower hog prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Europe
Kansas
Shorts
Commission
Widespread Grain Price Slide Across Markets May 23
York reports dull exports and mixed prices for flour, rye, and corn meal with Western and New York notes. Wheat receipts rise. prices close modestly higher on May futures with mixed expectations. Kansas City and St Louis show firmer oats, barley, and hay. whiskey and lard steady to lower as market activity slows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Etna Ae
Lara
York
Minnesota
New York
Duluth
O. B
Pacific Coast
Bogota
Central
America
City
India
Continent
South America
Delphia
Baltimore
Japan
Kansas City
T. Louis
Aran
East Track
Timothy
East Buffalo
Commercial Tribune
Pittsb
Chicago
Western
ST. Louis
Texas
Otc
New York State
Maryland
Manchester Cloth Market Shows Modest Improvement in May
The Manchester cloth market shows only a modest uptick as manufacturers prices fail to attract shipments from India and other regions. Buyers, eager to move stocks, accepted concessions as demand remained weak for shirtings Calcutta goods and South American yarns amid limited stock reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
India
China
Calcutta
South America
Mediterranean
Beef cattle market trends and prices across major centers
Market report shows steers and cows varying in price with declines in some beef sectors. Hog supplies rise and fall weekly, with values easing in late trading. Spring lambs gain as arrivals rise, while eggers and stockers adjust to lighter movement and regional demand patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seem
Cologna
Commercial Tribune
Money on call and bonds steady in New York and Boston markets
May 23 reports show money on call dull and firm with sixty to ninety day loans at 2 to 3 percent. Sterling exchange steady with bankers' bills around 487.10 for demand. Government and railroad bonds steady. Boston notes list varied prices for railroads and miscellaneous issues with several quotes requested or bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prime Mercantile Paper
Sterling Exchange
Boston
Calloans
Atchison Adj
Atchison
Boston & Albany
Boston & Mai
Fitchburg
Mexican Central
N. Y
Union Pacific
American Urge
Chemical
American Sugar
American Telephone and Telegraph
American Woolen
Dominion Iron and Steel
Edison Electric Illuminating
General Electric
Massachusetts Electric
Massachusetts Gas
United Fruit
United Shoe Machinery
United States Steel
Wool market updates from Saint Louis and London sales
Wool prices and sales details report mixed results with dull U S prices for various grades and strong demand at London auctions. Buyers from France Germany and the United States purchased crossbreds merinos and greasy wools as next week’s offerings are expected to total about 57 200 bales across New South Wales Queensland Victoria South Australia Tasmania New Zealand and other regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
London
New South Wales
Queensland
Victoria
South Australia
Tasmania
New Zealand
Cape of Good Hope
Natal
Boston mining prices in early May trading report
Boston mining stocks showed varied activity on May 28 with gains and losses across multiple names. Notable moves included Amalgamated up to 63 percent and Calumet and Hecla at 6.70 while several others like Mohawk and Isle Royale posted double digit quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Adventure
Allouez
Amalgamated
Atlantic
Bingham
Calumet
Hecla
Centennial
Easpe
Daly- West
Franklin
Granb
Isle Royale
Assachusetts Mining
Michigan
Mohawk
Montana Coal and Coke
Old Dominion
Osceola
Parrot ci
Quincy
Shannon
Tamarack
Trinity
United Copper
States Mining
United States of
Utah
Victoria
Winona
Wolverine
North Butte
Butte
Nevada
Arizona
Greene
Rise in Money Demands Sparks Market Watch
The article reports heavy demand for funds as the Treasury withdraws surplus and a proposed 300 million dollar security issue looms. It notes volatile money rates, panic-driven profits, and calls for an emergency currency bill to curb speculative market manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
New York
Congress
Treasury
Ohio Spiritualists to Hold Annual Conclave in Columbus
Fifty delegates from Ohio Spiritualists representing 8 000 members will attend the three day conclave in Columbus May 29 to 31. Prominent speakers include Will J. Elwood Cecil William Strong and Mrs Sadie Herrick with demonstrations on psychic return from ethereal realms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Ohio
Will J. Elwood
Battle Creek
Mich
F. D. Dunakin
Ohio Spiritualists’ Association
Cecil
William’ Strong
Hamilton
Canada
Elizabeth Harlow
D. A. Herrick
Ashtabula
D. A. Morrell
Grand Rapids
C. S. Carr
Dion
Spokane
Wash
M. A. Ward
Cleveland
Sadie Herrick
L. A. Wilson
Morrell
Sousana Harris
8. E. DeLong
Hopkinsville Milling Company Formed In Kentucky
Articles of incorporation filed to form the Hopkinsville Milling Company with $200,000 capital. The new entity will merge Crescent and Climax Milling Companies, yielding a daily flour capacity of 1,000 barrels. Incorporators include James West R A Rogers W T Cooper Dr S H Williams M V Duline C L Daniel and Frank K Yost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Hopkinsvile
Hopkinsville Milling Company
Crescent and Climax Milling Companies
James West
R. A. Rogers
W. T. Cooper
S. H. Williams
M. V. Duline
C. L. Daniel
Frank K. Yost
Imports and Exports Data for New York Port
New York week ending May 23 records merchandise and dry goods valued at 13 457 684 dollars and specie movements totaling 20 889 silver and 116 019 gold. Gold and silver exports for the same week reach 10 833 290 dollars in gold and 641 745 dollars in silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Coffee futures edge higher on quiet New York day
In New York on May 23 coffee futures opened unchanged and closed steady. Demand from local sources supported a modest gain with 9,500 bags sold including September at 6.10 cents, December and March at 6.05 cents, while spot values held steady with Rio 76 3/4 cents and Santos 48 3/4 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Duluth
Chicago
Shorts
New York
Rio
Santos
Cordova
Mining Prices Listed From New York Market Report
New York May 23 Adams Con .06 Alice 2.25 Breece .10 Brunswick Con .08 Comstock Tunnel .88 Con. Cai and Va .30 Horn Silver -50 Iron Silver 1.00 Lead ville Con .6 Little Chief .06 Ontario 6.80 Ophir 2.60 Potosi .12 Savage .34 Sierra Nevada .27 Small Hopes .18 Stand ard 1.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Adams
Alice
Breece
Brunswick
Comstock Tunnel
Con. Cai
Leadville
Little Chief
Ontario
Potosi
Savage
Sierra Nevada
Small Hopes
Standard
Cotton seed oil price in New Orleans May 23
The market reports Cotton seed oil in New Orleans on May 23 with prime price listed at 48 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Textile and market optimism amid improving demand
The article notes rising demand for cotton goods and improved tones in textiles, wool, and iron trades, with fair grocery business and cautious optimism about harvests. It warns stock market manipulation risks, reports clearing house results near last year, and a fragile but improving overall business climate.
Bank Merger Ratified in Covington Shifts to First National
Merchants National Bank of Covington gains merger approval from about 80 percent of its stockholders. The bank moves its Madison avenue location to the First National tomorrow and merges July 1 with Harry Percival leading as cashier in the new arrangement. First National will exchange one share of its stock for two of Merchants stock, with a $10 dividend ensuring a 103 price basis. Directors Moser and Percival join First National leadership, amid plans to buy out stock within ninety days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ National Bank of Covington
First National Bank of Covington
Merchants’ National
Pestergay
National
Madison Avenue
Pike Street
First National
Harry Percival
Merchants
J.J. Moser
Percival
First National Bank
Joseph J. Moser
Merchants’ National Bank
Theodore Rolfes
Jos. J. Moser
H. W. Percival
Prisoners Held in Covington for Augusta Killings
Roy Hamilton aged 20 and George Bradford 17 were arrested by Railroad Detective Manwaring in Covington and held to learn if wanted in Augusta Ky for cutting to kill. They admitted prior Augusta charges and were sentenced to 30 days for loitering while records are checked. found with saw blades and knives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hamilton
George Bradford
Covington
Augusta
Bradford
Hamilton
Read
Covington Knights Plan New Lodge Home
Covington Knights of Pythias move to raise a three story lodge home in the city with an estimated cost near 15000 dollars. Three of four lodges have approved the plan and the fourth is expected to join. A subscription drive will open tomorrow with several lots under consideration for site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. R. Wheeler
Isadore Solomon
John Englekamp
Fidelity Lodge
W. H. R. Wheeler
Thomas Cook
J. N. Hutchins
Homer Lodge
Joseph Dunkie
Charles Rude
Ivor Evans
Friendship Lodge
J. R. McHatton
Max Herbst
J. E. Northcutt
Myrtle Lodge
Woman Fights Fire at East Front Street Home
Covington firefighters responded to a blaze at 47 East Front Street caused by a closet fire. Neighbor Marty Minor attempted to douse the flames with water but was overcome by smoke. a physician treated her. Damage included clothing and furniture worth 160 dollars with only minor structural damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Noah Ellis
East Front Street
Ellis
Marty Minor
Fragmentary Residence Note Names in Washington Court
Readable elements show names such as Willis B. Lansinger and Kathryn Smith linked to a Washington court page. text is fragmentary with unclear context and incomplete addresses or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Namen
Willis B. Lansinger
Kathryn Smith
Washington C
Real Estate Transfers in Newport and Bellevue
Shaler Berry trust to George Espenheid a Linden avenue lot in Newport. Lee Duckworth to Anthony Schneider and wife Lot 246 in Benna Vista Newport. Sig Garg to Leonard Schultz and wife, part of Lot 30 in Harris Heirs addition in Bellevue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaler Berry
Trustes
George Espenheid
Linden Avenue
South Bate
Lee Duckworth
Anthony Schneider
Benna Vista
Newport
Saeexast Sig Garg Oe Bodonk
Leonard Schultz
Joseph A. Volkmer
Harris Heirs
Bellevue
Hoosier Accused Of Selling Fort Niobrara Lands
Four real estate dealers Edward E. Kesler George T Voorhees James M Newby and Perry F Carr were arrested in Indianapolis Nebraska land fraud case authorities say they used false deeds abstracts and mythical liens to defraud by mail. Nearly 6000 acres across the Ft Niobrara Reservation reportedly changed hands in the alleged scheme with buyers paying for land tied to fake owners. The defendants appeared before U S Court Commissioner Moore and a June 1 continuance was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United States
Ft. Niobrara
Neb
Edward E. Kesler
George T. Voorhees
James M. Newby
Perry F. Carr
Nebraska
C. Hastings Reid
Polk County
Thomas L. Thomas
Polk Cnty
Ft. “Niobrara Reservation
United States Court
Moore
Orphans Feast Planned by County Home Trustees
Elaborate preparations for the annual orphans feast at Camp County Protestant Orphans Home are underway with committees named for churches, program, printing, decorations, food, stands, and more. The event Sunday June 14 opens with 10 o clock services on the home grounds featuring a mass chorus from Newport Bellevue Dayton churches led by the Kentucky Choral Society, followed by dinner and activities. Ten additional children were added to the home at the last board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campie County
Wolff, Emigholz and
Morris
W. A. Burkamp
Nadermann
Hansjuergen
Schaeper
Ling
Meyer
Martin
Walter
Wolff
Stegner
Emigholz and Board
Ader
Northern Kentucky Teachers' Association Elects Officers
The Northern Kentucky Teachers' Association met at York Street Congregational Church Newport and elected officers for the year. President Harry B Cox Covington High. Secretary K J Morris Newport High. Treasurer A C Collins Covington. Executive Committee H L Eby Bellevue J W Waldron Ludlow Miss Reese Covington. Principal Washburn Cincinnati spoke on The Waste of Time and Energy in School Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Kentucky Teachers’ Association
York Street Congregational Church
Newport
Harry 8. Cox
Covington High School
K. J. Morris
Newport High School
A. C Collins
Covington
H. L. Eby
Bellevue Schools
J. W. Waldron
Ludlow
Physician Takes Bride in Lawrenceburg Nuptials
Telegrams received by friends announce that Dr. Leon A. DuBois and Miss Nona Heck, both 22, were married yesterday in Lawrenceburg Indiana by Rev. George C. Maul of Evangelical Zion Church. Dr. DuBois is the son of Adolph Du Bois of Newport and the bride is daughter of a Cincinnati furniture merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon A. DuBois
Nona Heck
Lawrenceburg
Ind
George C. Maul
Evangelical Zion Church
Dr. DuBois
Adolph du Bois
Newport
Cincinnati
Wiedemanns to Meet Springfield Reds at Wiedemann Park
The Wiedemanns face the Springfield Reds in the lone season game at Wiedemann Park this afternoon at 3 o clock. Newport Blue Grass meets Covington Anchors in the local young amateur championship at 1 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiedemanns
Springfield Reds
Wiedemann Park
Newport Blue Grass
Covington
Poolroom Abatement Motions Heard in Newport Court
In Campbell County Newport Circuit Court Judge Yungblut ruled new trial motions must be resolved first for three writs of abatement in poolroom cases. Affidavits by Andrew Black Robert F Smow and Carl Wuest claim no poolroom has operated at the cited site since May 11 and were taken under submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Burkamp
Newport
Yungblut
Andrew Black
Robert F. Smow
Carl Wuest
Kenton Court Notes Sparks Legal Actions Across Kenton
The Southern Contracting Co sues Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad in Kenton Circuit for 27 22750 damages claiming work stoppage at Foster Manchester and Concord. Albert J Bayer sues H Co Gressman for 1000 for injuries after a saloon assault. M A Golding and Thomas McNamara sue the Cincinnati New Orleans Texas Pacific for 2000 each for false arrest by agent Cunningham. F S Cates arraigned on giving whisky to 14 year old Harry Haynes on an excursion train. verdict guilty with 50 fine and costs. David M Lucas bound over on embezzlement of 150 from Covington Carpenters Union funds. US Judge Cochran adjudges Winchester C O D store bankrupt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Contracting Company
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Kenton
Foster
Manchester
Concord
Albert J. Bayer
H. Co. Gressman
M. A. Golding
Thomas McNamara
Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific Railroad
Cunningham
F. S. Cates
Latonia
Stepheng
Harry Haynes
Ludlow
Cates
Lexington
David M. Lucas
Carpenters’ Union of
Covington
United States
A. M. J. Cochran
Winchester
Deaths Reported by Covington Health Officer
Covington Health Officer L. E B. Brinker listed weekly mortality totals naming 20 individuals including ages 25 to 77 and an infant. Names include Lizzie Jones 52 Anton Holtrup 1 Charles Appel 49 Petra Herrmann 71 Herman Busse 74 Balbina Sattler 77 Ruth Onions 25 Infant Heckman McWnie Williams 53 Abraham Hauser 72 Bernard Prues 69 Margaret Hoefkers 67 Harry Ranshaw 40 Ida Gibbons 46 Elizabeth Gier 58.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E B. Brinker
Lizzie Jones
Henry Thesing
Anton Holtrup
Charles Appel
Petra Herrmann
Herman Busse
Balbina Sattler
Ruth Onions
Infant Heckman
McWnie Williams
Abraham Hauser
Bernard Prues
Margaret Hoefkers
Harry Ranshaw
Ida Gibbons
Elizabeth Gier
Police close dance hall after complaints in Covington
Covington police chief Schuler ordered the dance hall at Fifteenth Street and Russell Avenue shut after numerous complaints. He cited testimony from three young girls recently arraigned in Police Court. The Knights of St. Henry mark their anniversary with services at Mother of God Church today. Stick to Plymouth Coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuler
Fifteenth Street
Russell Avenue
Knights of St. Henry
Mother of God
Plymouth
Bellevue man stricken by araemic poisoning in store
William Laubrends of 129 Washington avenue Bellevue fainted while waiting on a customer at Cain's fish store in Cincinnati. He was placed in a cab and taken home. Dr. Gould, attending, says the man is in a very serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain
Cincinnati
William Laubrends
Washington Avenue
Bellevue
Gould
Covington Real Estate Transfers and Property Lots
Real estate transfers list multiple Covington area parcels and street locations. John Coppin and Elizabeth transfer Lot 79 in Sehon's subdivision to Frederick Denniler. Carltons sell 33 by 100 feet on Franklin Street Latonia to A F and Maggie Oder. Heinekens acquire 25 by 105 feet on Eleventh Street Covington. Hoffs convey 25 by 125 feet on Elm Street Ludlow to Marie Reichler. John G Lewis transfers 25 by 125 feet on Oak Street Ludlow to M J Mitchell, who then conveys 125 feet on Oak Street to Jennie R Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R
Elizabeth Coppin
Frederick J. Denniler
Sehon’s
Gracie Carlton
A. F
Maggie Oder
Franklin Street
Latonia
Theresia Ani J “Nier
Theodore
Adelheid Heineken
Eleventh Street
Covington
Anthony
Mary Hoff
Marie Reichler
Elm Street
Ludlow
John G. Lewis
M. J. Mitchell
Oak Street
Eee
Jennie R. Lewis
Newport Dominates Field Day Prizes at Latonia Meet
Superintendents of the Northern Kentucky Interscholastic League awarded prizes after the Latonia track field day. Newport High School won seven events, with five seconds and two thirds. Gold pins went to Alvin Berry Harry Buchanan Ralph Flohr A McCann and Robert Hood. bronze medals to Leslie Timmie and James Fisk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Latonia
Newport High School
Joseph Miller
Covington
Herbert Stewart
Leslie Timmie
James Fisk
Bellevue
Alvin Berry
Harry Buchanan
Ralph Flohr
A. McCann
Robert Hood
Ludlow
Dayton
Dedicating Urn to Unknown Civil War Dead at St Stephen's
The William Nelson Relief Coins of Newport will place a memorial urn in St Stephen's Cemetery this week honoring unknown Civil War dead. The ceremony mirrors last year's Evergreen Cemetery tribute to unknown veterans. After services, graves will be decorated and sailors at sea honored with flowers in the cemetery lake. Local girls Edith Otting Rosa Kuntz Margaret Buskirk Beatrice Davis Edith Hughes Fanny Maxwell Sarah Curtis Hazel Oster house Grace Reinzen Elsie Ader Anna Feigiein Rosella Ryan Ethel Schenk Elizabeth Gerhardt Marie Wall Stella Langly will participate in decorating the graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen’s
William Nelson
Newport
Evergreen Cemetery
Edith Otting
Rosa Kuntz
Margaret Buskirk
Beatrice Davis
Edith Hughes
Fanny Maxwell
Sarah Curtis
Hazel Osterhouse
Grace Reinzen
Elsie Ader
Anna Feigiein
Rosella Ryan
Ethel Schenk
Elizabeth Gerhardt
Marie Wall
Stella Langly
Newport Democrats to convene for mass convention
Chairman M. F. Donelan will issue a call for a Friday night meeting in his office to plan the Newport mass convention for the Eighty fourth Legislative City District. If held in Music Hall at Eleventh and York streets, the event aims to organize for Saturday June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Donelan
Newport
Newport man locked for loitering after seeking lodging
Henry Wewer once a Newport resident and former husband of Mrs Rose C Wewer, known Newport milliner, was jailed in a police cell after asking for a night’s lodging. He was charged with loitering. their divorce cited cruelty and nonpayment. Wewer previously owned valuable Newport property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wewer
Newport
Bregel
Wewer
Rose C. Wewer
York Street
Peddlers Win Decision Over Vehicle License Tax
Newport Circuit Court Judge Yungblut rules that a pedller’s license implies street use for wagons and that extra vehicle license tax is unconstitutional double taxation. Suit dismissed at city costs. City Solicitor Baker appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Yungblut
William Fitzer
Baker
Newport News in Brief
Humane Officer Charles Schmidt of Newport was sworn in as agent for Campbell County Humane Society with countywide jurisdiction. Dominick Ferrara, six months, son of Frank Ferrara of Clifton Heights, was found dead. coroner Digby reports pneumonia. William Nelson Post, G. A. R., meets at 7 pm to march to St Mark's Lutheran for veterans memorial services. Rev. H. W. Hanshue to speak on German pioneers at Lagoon Sunday May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schmidt
Newport
Hubbard Schwartz
Campbell County Humane Society
Schmidt
Dominick Ferrara
Frank Ferrara
Clifton Heights
Digby
William Nelson
H. W. Hanshue
Lagoon
Wadsworth Watch Case Factory Field Day Highlights
The Dayon event at Bertie grounds featured Factory A versus Factory B in baseball with a 12 to 9 win for Factory A. Gus Gillenbeck, a 300 pound player, hit a home run and captured the 100 yard dash. Factory A turned a triple play as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadsworth
Bertie
B. A
Gus Gillenbeck
A. Gillenbeck
J. Bopart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kansan
Mr. Mondell
Speaker Cannon
WOOL
Boston Mining
RISE
Henry Clews
NEW York Mining
Covington and Newport
Knights of Pythias
Newport Real Estate
Hoosierg
Northern Kentucky
Indiana
Campbell County Courts
Kenton Court Notes
Covington Briefs
Covington Real Estate
Democratic Committee
Newport News
Mes
Finchtown
Sarah Justice
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