Brave Fox Sailors Fight Hurricane. Dutch Bark Abandoned
The Norwegian bark Fox, wrecked and abandoned, was towed by the Standard Oil steamship Luciline to New York. Captain Helsham reports no one aboard. the crew of fifteen vanished amid storm chaos near 41.04 N, 66.18 W. Salvage value tipped at over 25000 dollars as crew battled to keep steerage and the vessel’s ballast correct.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Fox
Luciline
C. P. Helsham
Helsham
Brown
Sandy Hook
Hercules
Morse
Brooklyn
Rosario
Argentine
Barbadoes
Gaspe
France
190 Million Fire Losses in 1907 Reported
New York Oct 3 Fire losses in the United States in 1907 totaled $199,283,300 with five year totals at $3,267,716,955. The National Board of Fire Underwriters warns that per capita and per fire losses are far higher in the U S than in Europe, due to construction standards and fire frequency.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
United States
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Austria
Denmark
France
Germany
Italy
Switzerland
Committee On Statistics
Europe
Countess Sells Brookside Farm Convicts Wives Home
The Countess Von Boos Farrar sold her Brookside farm at Bardonia New York listed as the Home for the Wives and Children of Convicts for 11000. She plans a new site elsewhere in the state saying the project aids humanity despite opposition from New York charity groups.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Countess von Boos Farrar
Bardonia
N. Y
Brookside Farm
Ak Reroom House
Former Cincinnati student to electrify railroad work
Special Dispatch reports L. C. Fritch, once a clerk, has risen to a top rail engineering role with the Illinois Central. In twelve months he moved from assistant to General Manager to directing electrification of Chicago terminals, a complex project redefining urban rail tech. Born Springfield August 18 1867, he studied civil engineering at the University of Cincinnati and held several chief engineer positions before joining Illinois Central in 1904.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Mar Writch
Fritch
L. C. Fritch
Illinois Central Road
Springfield
Ill
Fitch
University of Cincinnati
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Mississippi
Illinois Central
Yale honors Taft son of Judge Taft named
Taft receives a philosophical oration for his junior year and English composition honors at Yale. A mass meeting in New Haven urged the City Council to repair the Liberty Street Viaduct for pedestrian and streetcar use, with residents detailing the bridge’s history and need.
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West End
Libin
Commercial Tribune
New Haven
Liberty and
Freeman Avenues
Liberty Street
Fred Tuke
John James
Veterans of Fifty-ninth Ohio Reg depart for annual reunion
Veterans gathered at Bantam fairgrounds for the regiment’s thirty-ninth annual reunion. Prosecuting Attorney C. C. Kearns spoke on Memorable Events from ’61 to ’65, with other speeches stirring enthusiasm among the old soldiers at Batavia Ohio.
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Commercial Tribune
Batavia
Fifty-ninth Ohio Regiment
Bantam Fairgrounds
C. C. Kearns
Lippincott Preserve buys Main street offices in five story stone building
The Lippincott Preserve Company acquires quarters at 42 and 44 Main street through broker F W Richt. The five story stone front building offers 20 000 square feet and switching facilities. Improvements planned to handle rising demand. A Dodge Reports based construction table compares contracts awarded from 1903 to 1908 in Western Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio. The National Association of Real Estate Exchanges Executive Committee will meet in St Louis on November 10 with Cincinnati member Nicholas P Smith and Chicago secretary E A Halsey inviting suggestions from the Queen City.
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The
Lippincott Preserve Company
F. W. Richt
Main Street
Dodge Reports
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
National Association of Real Estate Exchanges
Cincinnati Exchange
St. Louis
Nicholas P. Smith
Cincinnati
E. A. Halsey
Chicago
Exchange
Dynamite Wrecks Home as Doctor Is Shot in Ambush
At Jackson Louisiana last night a dynamite charge blew out the rear of Dr. E C McCuen's home and he was struck in the chest by a bullet from the yard. Bloodhounds have been put on the scent and his condition is reported serious.
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Baton Rouge
Jackson
E. C. McCuen
McCuen
Fisher Sues Wife for Divorce After chair incident
John C. Fisher of Hamilton sues Carrie Fisher for divorce claiming she pulled a chair from under him as he sat to supper causing him to fall and be hurt. The couple married in 1896 and Fisher alleges his wife is addicted to drink.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamilton
John C. Fisher
Carrie Fisher
Fisher
Milk dealers organize in Hamilton to form protective association
Milk dealers of Hamilton meet to form a protective association. They plan to raise milk price from 6 to 7 cents per quart.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamilton, O
Hamilton
Illinois Defeats Monmouth 17 to 6 in Rough Game
Illinois beat Monmouth 17 to 6 in Champaign. The contest featured many fumbles and penalties. Monmouth repeatedly lost yardage on bad forward passes, while Illinois improved in the second half as backs advanced before fumbling. Sinnock's passing was a highlight.
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Ilinois
Monmouth
Champaign
Illinois
Sinnock
Spontaneous Fires Linked to Grease and Debris Dangers
Ohio State Fire Marshal W S Rogers warns that spontaneous combustion in rubbish, rags, hay, and sawdust poses major fire risk. He cites grease on cotton rags and oily scraps as common sources, with closets and paint shops frequent ignition points.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus, CO
W.S. Rogers
Ohio
Columbus
Rogers
Coal famine looms as river drops curb supply
With winter near, Cincinnati faces a coal shortage as the river runs low. The last coal fleet arrived last May and rail transport now supplies the fuel. Normally 2,000,000 bushels should be in yards, but they are not. As the Ohio falls, coal prices rise to 3.50 downtown and 3.75 on the hills.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Parents Sue Over School Transfers In Covington
A Kenton Circuit Court suit filed by a Covington father names Superintendent H O Sluss Principal Joseph Hutchinson and teacher Emma Brogan as defendants. It seeks an injunction to stop transferring his daughter Gail Lancaster from the Fourth to the First District School, saying the move forces her to walk thirty blocks daily. Judge Shaw issued a temporary restraining order and set October 12 for a hearing.
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Kenton
H. O. Sluss
Joseph Hutchinson
Emma Brogan
Lancaster
Greenup Street
Gail Lancaster
Committees Meet to Consider Nonpartisan School Bonds
Two committees appointed by the Republican and Democratic campaigns will gather at the office of Superintendent H. O. Sluss to seek a nonpartisan agreement on issuing bonds for school improvements in the coming election. Sluss cited Covington’s post 1873 growth and the need to finish the New Sixth District Building and improve fire safety in older schools.
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Republican Campaign Committee
Democrats
H. O. Sluss
Democratic Campaign Committee
Sluss
Covington
Covington Since 1873, and Unless Bonds Were Issued the New Sixth District
Covington Notes on Licenses and Local Events
Herbert J. Winters and Helena Dempsey were granted a marriage license after consent from Winters' father. William Crumley and Louise Fress were married by Father Murphy in Cincinnati and will live in Covington. The Civil Service Commission will hold a rural carrier exam in Covington on November 7, 1908.
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Herbert J. Winters
Helena Dempsey
Columbus
William Riedlin Republican Club
Welling’s Hall
Pike Street
William Crumley
Park Place
Louise Fress
West Fourth Street
Cincinnati
Father Murphy
St. Patrick’s Church
Coroner Names Unknown in Death of James Carr
Coroner W. W. Tarvin returned a verdict that James Carr died from knife wounds inflicted by an unknown assailant on a cattle car between Independence and Walton Kentucky. Carr died next day at St Elizabeths Hospital while Emil Kramer remains in serious condition.
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W. W. Tarvin
James Carr
Carr
Tvo
Louisville
Independe
Walton
St.Elizabeth’s Hospital
Emil Kramer
Tarvin
Newport Real Estate Transfer in Buena Vista Addition
Henry Enneking and wife transfer property to Margaret Shea comprising parts of Lots 33 and 34 in the Buena Vista addition Newport. The record notes a deed action and property description.
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Henry Enneking
Margaret& Shea
Buena Vista Addition
Newport
Covington Lodge Plans Funeral for Robert W. Gray
Covington Lodge No. 314 Elks calls members to assemble in the lodgeroom on Sunday October 4 at 1 30 p m for the funeral service over the remains of Brother Robert W Gray Exalted Ruler L J Ante and Secretary William H Hayes announce the details.
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Covington Lodge
B. P. O. Elks
M. Sharp
Robert W. Gray
L. J. Ante
William H. Hayes
Coal wagon averts Runaway in crowded city street
A heavy coal wagon crossing Race and Longworth streets yesterday afternoon halted a runaway caused by frightened horses. The team veered toward Sixth Street as shoppers crowd the sidewalks, but the wagon blocked the path at Longworth, and pedestrians restrained the animals until the coachman regained control.
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Race Street
Longworth
Seventh
Race Streets
Sixth Street
Longworth Street
New Comic Opera The Hon’ble Philip at Hicks Theater
London critics report the new comic opera The Hon ble Philip with music by Harold Samuel opened at Hicks Theater. American actress Julia Sanderson shared leading honors with Fenise Orme Eva Kelly and Elsie Spain while G P Huntley and Herbert Clayton produced the book. Music praised as the strongest feature and the staging described as charming and warmly received.
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London
Harold Samuel
Charles Frohman
Hicks Theater Tonight
Julia Sanderson
Fenise Orme
Eva Kelly
Elsie Spain
G. P. Huntley
Herbert Clayton
Bradley to Address Campbell County Republicans Friday Night
Preparations are under way for a large reception for Senator Bradley in Newport on Friday October 16 at Music Hall Eleventh and York Streets. A speaking program and street parade with fireworks are planned with speakers including M S Thatcher State Examiner.
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Senator Bradley
Newport
Campbell County
William O. Bradley
Republican Club
Fifth
Monmouth Streets
Music Hall
Eleventh
York Streets
Bradley
George Wilhelmi
Harry Weitkamp
W. R. Heflin
George Veith
William A. Burkamp
A. T. Lyons
M. S. Thatcher
State Examiner
Louisville
Edward Smith Arraigned in Sandford Cutting Case
Edward Smith was arraigned before Judge Stephens on a charge of cutting to kill George Dinser. The case was continued with bond set at 1000, reduced bond denied. Witnesses Martin Langdon and George Dinser were arrested on a separate warrant, bound over to the grand jury at 250 each. The incident occurred in Sandford town days ago. all three were badly injured.
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Edward Smith
George Dinser
Stephens
Martin Langdon
Smith
Cutting
Sandfordtown
Middletown Man Pleads for Morphine in Court
John Proctor of Middletown Colorado appeared in Police Court pale and weak from withdrawal and begged officials for morphine. He was arrested after attempting to dispose of a hose nozzle on Pike street and tried to discard a letter to an uncle detailing a quarrel with his mother. Judge Read delayed the case until tomorrow.
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John Proctor
Middletown
Proctor
Pike Street
Judge Read
Campbell County Courts Fresh Actions and Procedures
Sult filed in the Circuit Court yesterday by Workingmen's Building and Loan Association against Joseph Diedenhofer to collect a 2500 promissory note. Infant Daniel Hauser, by Abraham Hauser, sued Mayer and Ella Kling for 5025 damages for alleged injuries after an open cellarway incident. Judge Yungblut ordered October grand jury impaneling. Orders directed Master Commissioner Anderson to proceed with claim collections. Conway disappeared over a year ago. Carrie Schoolfield vs James D Schoolfield issued to show cause. Clifton vs John Shields and Sidney Smith vs South Covington & Cincinnati Street Railway were dismissed on motion.
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Daniel Hauser
Abraham Hauser
Mayer
Ella Kling
Yungblut
Parry & Daniels
John 8. Conway
Anderson
Conway
Ohio River Bank
Carrie Schoolfield
James D. Schoolfield
District of Clifton
John Shields
Sidney Smith
South Covington & Cincinnati Street Railway Company
Newport News In Brief
Campbell County election officials have set registration for next Tuesday October 6 with polls open 6 AM to 9 PM in all precincts. A West Street fall injured Lawrence Raabe remains in hospital. Mrs Henry Bertram mother in law of Newport pol tician Michael McNamara died from injuries in a fall. Cafe owner William Perry reported a break in and cash stolen. Cemetery chapel and vault dedication planned with Rt Rev Bishop Maes to officiate. David Hall released on $2500 bond in Kentucky perjury case. A marriage license was issued to Emma Hidden and 8 also to William Watson and Alice Lanhan. Mayor Krieger recovering at home.
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Campbell County
Carey Lindsay
L. J. Diskin
John P .Agel
Lawrence Raabe
West Street
Speers Hospital
Raabe
Henry Bertram
Michael McNamara
Newport
West Eighth Street
Corpus Christi Church
St. Stephen’s
William Perry
York Street
Fifth
Sixth
St. Stephen’s Cemetery
Maes
David Hall
S. M. Jackson
District of
Kentucky
Federal Court
E. Blosier
Independence
Kan
Emma Hidden
Indianapolis
Donelan
William Watson
Alice Lanhan
Dayton
Richard L. Krieger
Troopers Head to Louisville for National Military Tournament
The Second Infantry troopers depart from Ft. Thomas today at 9:00 AM aboard L. and N. railroad trains to Louisville for the National Military Tournament to be held October 4 to 10. In Highland District a school trustee election at Central School House elected Republican George Zimmerman by 56 votes over Democrat L. H. Wilson. Lieutenant Lauber relieved the recruiting officer yesterday and Lieutenant Hasslstinne is named.
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Second Infantry
Louisville
Highland District
Central School
George Zimmerman
L. H. Wilson
Lauber
Tindeeenant Hasslestinne
Highwaymen Rob Newport Man After Bridge Assault
Thomas Conrad of Covington was attacked by two highwaymen on the Newport end of the Fourth Street Licking bridge. They robbed his $30 gold watch and about $3 in cash, then pawned the watch in Cincinnati. Police arrested Tom Dean and Arthur Moore within an hour after the incident.
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Newport
Fourth
Licking Bridge
Thomas Conrad
East Second Street
Covington
Conrad
Mrs King
Isabella
Southgate
Cottingham
Tom Dean
Arthur Moore
Bregel
Chestnut
Brighton
Cincinnati
Woman robbed in York Street store in Newport
Newport police hunted a stranger who stole $75 from Mrs. George Viroux of 207 East Fifth Street as she paid for items. She noticed the loss after examining purchases. Police had not traced the suspect by late night. This marks a third similar robbery in recent weeks.
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Newport
George Viroux
East Fifth Street
York Street
Debaters organize Athenian Society of Coldspring
The Athenian Debating Society of Coldspring, winner of the Northern Kentucky championship, has organized for the year. Officers elected include Dr. Ragan as President and Prof. Brown as Vice President. The group will debate Friday on the resolution that the nation has benefited more in war than peace with Ragan and Teegarden affirming.
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Athenian Debating Society
Kentucky
Alexandria
Campbell County
Dr. Ragan
Prof. Brown
J. H. Payne
Joseph Graziani
Charlies Graziani
John Cook
Ragan
Charles Teegarden
Brown
Carr
Barn Fire Destroys Henry Fahrenholz Farm Barn Near Coldspring
A large barn at Henry Fahrenholz’s farm near Coldspring was destroyed by a night fire of suspected incendiary origin. The barn held over twenty tons of hay and grain, with losses surpassing 700 dollars. The St Joseph Orphan Asylum nearby housed around a hundred children who were kept calm by the sisters as local farmers formed a bucket brigade to confine the flames.
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Henry Fahrenholz
Coldspring
Newport
Fahrenholz
Pike
St. Joseph Orphan Asylum
Bellevue Church Calendar and Dedication Service
Bellevue notices list Republican Executive Committee meeting at city hall tomorrow night at eight. Church schedules include Trinity Lutheran German services and Epworth League, St Johns Evangelical with German morning service, Calvary M E, Baptist worship times, and a large dedication program for the Christian Church remodel featuring speakers, solos, and a dedicatory address by F M Rains.
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Republican Executive Committee
Trinity Lutheran Church
H.C. Garvie
Perrysville
St. John’s Evangelical Church
Calvary M. E
Epworth League
Baptist Church
Christian Church of
Bellevue
Justin N. Greene
Northside
A. W.fortune
Walnut Hills
Lord
Miss Higdon
Joseph W. Hagan
Covington
Mrs. Collard
F. M. Rains
J. L. Hil
Cincinnati
Dayton Couple to Wed Thanksgiving Day Services Listed
Arthur M. Lentz and Katherine Zeiz announce their marriage in Dayton to be held at the bride's home with church arrangements listed. Frev Edgar H. Dickerson will conduct fees at St John s P B H Church and multiple pastors will preach at St John s Tower M EB Church and other congregations including Baptist and Presbyterian services with topics named.
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Arthur M. Lentz
Katherine Zeiz
Edgar H. Dickerson
St. John’s P. BH
M. EB
J.D. Darling
James Ruggles
Robert H. Tolle
J. N. Ervin
Presbyterian ‘Church
C. Emighola
St. Paul's German Lutheran Church
Third Avenue
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