Mysterious December Dispatches From Midwest Cities
A garbled December dispatch reports on political protests in Cincinnati over a natural gas franchise, indictments against local leaders, and a string of local tragedies and notable deaths. It mentions public outcry, city hall demonstrations, a high-stakes franchise bid, and several regional incidents across Ohio and nearby states with various officials and business figures named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Incinnati
Philadelphia
Step
San
Cincinnati Gas
Electric Company
Gas Company and Borders
Associated Organizations
Every
Mm Cincinnati
H. Baumgartner
Standard Oil
Spellacys and Matt Sellers Gather for Holidays at Old Homestead
Mike and Matt Spellacy of Coratwhus and the Fontees’s children, along with Matt Sellers of Hopeidala, are at the old Spellacy homestead on the West Side for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Matt Spellacy
Coratwhus
Foentes
Matt Seller
Hopeidala
Old Spellacy Bomestead
Completing Masonic Temple War Causes Spititing Date
Fragmentary notes indicate a dispute over completion of a Masonic Temple and a street fighting incident linked to January and February dates. The text is garbled but references a planned event, with unclear location and participants.
McCloud Cleared in Embezzlement Case After Arrest
Dé McClowd was exonerated of embezzlement charges amid irregularities found in the handling of municipal funds. He had been arrested in Chattanooga without ceremony and returned to Chattanooga jail, then released after examination showed the true source of the shortage. He returned to his city with Ode Patton and an old Portsmouth man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dé McClowd
Ring
Secrat
McCloud
Birmingham
Ann
Carl Ricker
Chattanooga
Michael’ Weidner
Weidner
South Snd
ileCloud
Ode Patton
Portsmouth
Ben Aur Men May Hold Carnival Indoor Show
Ben Aur Men May Hold Carnival planned by Ko richaml Alaier company in this city. Indoor event to use vacant corner Trust of Damavin block if decision at Friday meeting. The carnival promises elegant first class attractions with novel features and aims to tour Ohio Valley cities and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Aur
Korichaml Alaier
Ben Hut
Vorner “Trust
Damavin
Carnival Company
Eleygn
Ohio Valley
Lowns
Lico Baker Arrested After Central Hotel incident
Simon Jackson, known as the hobo baker, was arrested on Chillicothe Street by Officer Sanfteray Tuesday evening. He had escaped from the city hospital following an incident at the Central hotel. Police fear delirium tremens or dementia may be involved and keep him under close watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Jackson
Central Hotel
City Hospital
Chillicothe Street
Sanfteray
Jackson
Pawnbroker Waives Examination in Misappropriation Case
After a conference with counsel, pawnbroker N H Mar volsky waived examination on misappropriating pawned property. He was bound over to probate court by Mayor A Gil istead Wednesday morning on a $100 bond. Represented by R C Myers, complainant Charles Campbell by James S Thomas. Crowd attended the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Marvolsky
Gilistead
R. C. Myers
Charles Campbell
James S. Thomas
Purchases Fine Horse Near Willard Crowe Ky
An unknown buyer visited Willard Crowe Kentucky on Monday to purchase a fine riding horse for his father, J. W. Ged pastor, a North Miller Street grocer. The horse comes from the First Stock Farm of T. Dightle, a well known stock dealer in the area, and is expected to arrive by Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Crowe
J. W. Ged
Northiller Streets
Fin Stork
T. Jdightle
Rew to Raise Potatoes and Raise Potatoes
Tom Tohusen, firmer acanager at the Taterssuag Transfew company, contributed an interesting and first Tila ive farce conoravi tele oe Street Potato Raising to the Ohio Farmer, Sir. Johnsen. This year he raised 2600 bushels on his Silam, Ry, Darn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rew
Tom Tohusen
Taterssuag ‘Transfew Company
Ohio
Johnsen
Musical Comedic Offerings and a Holiday The Isle of Spice
Fragmentary notes mention GOOD- MUSICAL ComEDY coming in March and reference to The Isle of Spice as a holiday year attraction. Mentions Mary Emerson, Her company, and positive reception to plays including Mother Goose. Text is garbled but centers on theatre bookings and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isle’ of Spiew
Isle of Spice
Christ
Mary Emerson
Salcombe Poised for Wednesday Arrests in Christmastide Probe
Police report several arrests involving Stella White of Market Street and Bertha Row Rice for public intoxication and allowing entry to Water Street venues. Holt the boy faced knife incident on Twelfth Street and had his drinks from Jack Cropper's saloon. Cropper was fined for selling to a minor as city physician examined Simonton the hobo baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella
White
Snel Ioon
Bertha Row
Rice
Holt
Divorce case of Rev Nt Foulks Williams grows at court
A divorce action between Rev Nt Foulks Williams and Mary F Williams drew close attention at the courthouse. The court has summoned many witnesses and the proceedings are watched with keen interest by the public and legal citizens alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sha Trekison
Nt. Foulks Wiliam
Mary F. Williams
Papgies
Visits Sick Nephew in Tren ton
Brank I Marting visited his nephew Otto Marting in Tren ton on Tuesday. Otto has been in a critical condition for the past year with trnchoid fever. The patient showed some afternoon improvement but remains in danger. He married Miss Clara Winter about two years ago, daughter of the late Charles Winter. the Winter family is being advised daily about his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brank I. Marting
Trenton
Otto Marting
Clara Winter
Charles Winter
Not John Doyle Denies Gallia Street Arrest Report
The writer DT John P. Doyle asks Times to clarify that a different person named John Doyle, not the Gallia Street showworker, was arrested. He notes several inquiries and seeks a correction to prevent confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doyle
Times
Comekenness
Gallia Street
Jotin P. Doyle
Returns With Bride In Roanoke Visit
Chief Glerk Henry Jones of the migster mechan aftics returns from Roanoke Wednesday afternoon escorted by his bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glerk Henry Jones
Migster Mechan Aftics
Roanoke
Seventh Street fire deputy shifts as Zornes remains off duty
Wiedtrician SL Modicean Charles Zornes of the Seventh street fire department is again off duty amid threat trouble. J. F P. Dixon fills his place as substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Zornes
Seventh Street Fire Department
J. F P. Dixon
Resigns Position at Bell Telephone Exchange
Jessie Dieo Linehaus resigns from her role at the Bell Telephone Exchange to focus on homekeeping, ending years of service in the local telecommunications unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alps
Jessie Dieo-Linehaus
BellsmMephone
Gotal
Trainmen Report Starley Mitelett Resting After Fall
Russell Kentucky trainmen say Starley Mitelett the former conductor who fell from the Treart bridge is resting and plans for recovery are favorable. The update comes as locals await further details on the incident and potential reevaluation of duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Starley Mitelett
Treart Bridge
Watchmer and Ford Ties Highlight City Security Concerns
In a tense regional briefing, Watchmer is noted as TH while Ford serves as Viper. Findlay faces significant pressure as cities eye Spring Bane amid rising threats. Yanis Robertaen is on duty, with steel security measures in place as authorities respond to a severe attack at the bags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi Ford
Viper
Findlay
Yanis Robertaen
Visiting Friends Card Spotlights Chester Lloyd Return
Chester Lloyd, a former chemist at Portsmouth Steel, visits as Chester TR. Patterson returns as visitor. Stuett Colimabus in Cambridge hosts him during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Lloyd
Portspouth Steel Company
Chester
Patterson
Visi
Stuett Colimabus
Cambridge
Man injured after wagon collision with arc lamp
Avehar Russell, a single man living on East Eleventh Street, was driving a wagon when it struck an arc street lamp set by a street railway employee at Harvard Place. The collision left his hip seriously bruised and pedestrians aided him to avoid further danger. He will be off duty for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avehar Russell
Smith & i
Tie
Gallia
Harvard Place
Russell
East Eleventh Street
King of All Cough Medicines Praised in Canton Center Ad
Mr E G Case a Canton Center mail carrier testifies that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the king of all cough medicines for croup and colds. He notes it is reliable every time and leaves no bad after effects. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.G. Case
Canton Center
Conn
U. K
Chamberlain
Oppose Assessments Movement Planned by Property Owners
A local movement forms to oppose special street assessments on Fourth Street. Property owners have engaged an attorney to defend their interests. No suits will be filed yet, but organized opposition to the assessments continues as the plan takes shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Street
Nat Fey
Starks Causes Scene On Second Street Night
Bob Starks, described as a jovial city character with a loud voice, caused a disturbance on Second Street Monday night. Despite an officer’s warning to lower his volume, he yelled back and continued shouting as he walked away, insisting authorities were wrongly targeting him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Starks
Second Street
Pardai
Ficer Tierrick
Bob
Cowper
Lever
Yelor
Two New Preachers Visit City for Sunday Services
The pulpit of the Christian church will be occupied Sunday by two visiting preachers, A. D. McMurry and W. H. Webb of Joexineton Ky, who are spending the holidays in the city. McMurry to preach in the morning, Webb at night. Local churches invite parishioners to hear them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
A. .D. McMurry
W. H. Webb
Joexineton
Mr. McMuyery
Stovning
Mr. Webb
Predel
Gas Works Masters and Dave Johnson at Portsmouth Ports
Gen Foreman Al Auer to remain in charge after natural gas distribution. Auer declined a flattering offer from former employer W. C. Clausen. Located in Bloomington, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opmy Masters
Dave Johnson Hay
Portsmouth
al Auer
W. C. Clausen
Bloomington, O
Roy Melhaney Receives Christmas Gifts From Haubers
Roy Melhaney received a fine sampling jacket and alligator slippers from his haubers for Christmas and gave each of them an umbrella in return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Melhaney
Roy
Mrs Mary Gilliam Near Death at West Third Street
The aged mother of Prank Tewis of West Third Street lies at death’s door and feared not to survive the night. Timekeeper B W Gilis has returned from a holiday visit to Crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Gilis
Crew
Notable attack leaves Schaefer in weak condition at city hotel
William and colleagues report a fainting incident at the Pierran Hotel Vridas night. Schaefer, hospital discharge, is described as headfast after the assault. Cluskin, Tr. Smith, and German DLseksp are named in connection with the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William, Schaefer
Dhe
Dlseksp
Pierran
Vridas
Cluskin
Tr. Smith
Schaefer
Realty Transfers Report A M Dawearin Transfers
Realty transfers show A M Dawearin and others to Taewis Ferner for 180 Fast Ports and Caroline Soltsr to Nellie Van Vine for a Ninth Street lot. HISD, Sty McDowell and Robert McDowell transfer to B A Trodve in New Boston on January 4292.36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.M. Dawearin
Taewis Ferner
Caroline Soltsr
Nellie
van Vine
Lot
Ninth Street
Sty McDowell
Robert McDowell
B.A. Trodve
New Boston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Atersburg
Enw
Ptaghiony
Sng
Corum
Acinanti
Grand
Columbus
Lews Louck
Covernorteléet
East Broad Street
Henry JT. Amthoff
Kenton
Dee
Thenrs Potteryn
Dira- Oliva
Duark
Trist
Catton
David Hammond
Catton Bridge Co
Pennsylvania
Boston
W. O. Robson
Royal Arcanum
Supreme Council
Gaynor
New York
J. M. Maine
Wiles
Hag
Donald Drennen
Portsmouth Steel
Sampans
Afftes
Hawe
Martins Ferry
Charles Grennen
Cleetrician
Mil
Lake
Seneral
Fleetric Company
Tym
Mass
Nilant Oae
Carnegie
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
David Hale
Dayton
Pennsylvania Road
Rencall Junction
Hale
Wreel
Springfield
Noah White
Neddie Shockes
Washington
Baker ’ Oregon
Alice Roosevelt
Miss Alice
Pine Knots
Memphis
Tom
Des
Chants ‘Trust Company
Felis FT. Pope
Merchants Trust Company Institution
American Savings Bank and Trust Company
Merchants Savings’ Bank
Merchants Trust Company
Youngstown
Ian
Wisden
Gregory
Ope
Tex
Charles Noel
Thes N. & OW
Gow Civil
Hoiné Sean
J. Fl Noel
Lildinee
Aneb Raul
Ate
Masonic Temple
Waaay Springs
Menister
Starks
Werster Brossed ‘Teading “Druggists
Chillicothe ‘Street
Opticiad Sucessor
H. Harris
Chillicothe and Gallia Sts
DS. W
Keyes
Security Savines ‘Banke 40
Gallia St. Portsmouth “Y
The
Fishers
Pharmacy
18Th & Chill, Sts
Vin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!