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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1920

Page

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Hamilton County Primary Ballots Set for Heavy Turnout

The Hamilton County primary promises the heaviest vote as four ballots are issued per voter presidential preference delegates at large district delegates and a daylight ordinance bond issues. Republicans back Hoover and Johnson while Harding faces Ward for the presidential ticket. Democrats rally behind Cox with four delegates at large and district delegates. Bond measures total 694000 Liston Avenue 285000 West Sixth Street 281000 Hillside Avenue 101000 Reading Road 135000.

Morrow Hamilton County Herbert Hoover Hiram Johnson Warren G. Harding Leonard Ward Wood Harding Suth Cox BE. C. Turner William H. Boyd Wood Forces John Galvin Maronas Herrick Frank B. Willis Edwin Jones Harry J. Vail Daniel C. Brower Charles A. Cottrill Myers Y. Cooper R. K. Hyncka L. B. Cahill Frank Kunkel John Burchenal Albert Bode Henry Ott Christian Bartles Judson Harmon United States Atlee Pomerene James K. Campbell Edmund H. Moore George S. Long William Green L. Kahn John L. Shuff Simeon M. Johnson W. A. Julian Henry T. Hunt Frank B. Wood Alfred G. Allen Thomas J. Noctor William Marschheuser John Quane St. Bernard Liston Avenue Sixth Street Hillside Avenue Reading Road

Harding Managers Predict Ohio Victory On Tuesday

Reports from Harding district and county chairs show strong support across Ohio for Senator Harding in the presidential preferential vote and for his delegates. Managers forecast a large Tuesday win and the election of Harding’s full slate across the twenty two districts with farmers among his strongest backers. Harding spoke in Columbus en route to Indiana and said Ohio will deliver a substantial majority for his ticket.

Columbus Harding Wood Indiana Ohio Cleveland

Interest in Ohio vote on outside candidates

As the primary nears in Columbus Ohio voters will select delegates to the Republican and Democratic National Conventions and express preference for Presidential candidates. Interest extends beyond politicians as rank and file wonder about sentiment for candidates not appearing on the ballot. (Continued on Second Page.)

Columbus Ohio

Kentucky Hard Cider May Be Called Moonshine Body

April 25 Louisville Farmers in Kentucky face possible labeling as moonshiners under the McLellan law. The state dry amendment applies to any beverage over half a percent alcohol including cider and home made wine and their premises. The measure gives courts power to determine permits and expands Prohibition enforcement under concurrent state and federal authority.

Louisville Kentucky United States Commonwealth

Gunmen hold up detectives and fourteen captives in Harlem raid

Five masked gunmen seized two detectives and fourteen prisoners during a Harlem card game raid. After detectives fired, one bandit fatally shot Herbert Hayes. The robbers fled as officers opened fire and a melee erupted.

New York Harlem Herbert Hayes Ryan

Necklace Found Belonging to Brakeman's Child in Ohio

A pearl necklace worth about fifty thousand dollars, worn by the brakeman's child and missing since a trip from Washington to Cleveland, was recovered by a Lakewood man after the brakeman gave it to his child. The jewels were identified by a New York jeweler for verification.

Cleveland Alice Nickex Washington Central Police Station Otoona Nickex New York

500 French Troops Wiped Out at Urfa Evacuation

Constantinople dispatch reports five hundred French troops wiped out during the evacuation of Urfa in northwest Mesopotamia. Details are scarce but American relief workers including Mrs. Richard Mansfield are all reported safe.

Constantinople Associated Press Urfa Mesopotamia Richard Mansfield

Real Shuffle Steps And Alabama Blues Net Negro Gangsters

Lt. John Seebohm traced a crowd of negroes gathered at a West Fifth street shoe shine parlor last night. He confronted a locked door and entered to find ten black men arrested for a gambling game with Ben Knox charged as the organizer.

John Seebohm West Fifth Street Seebohm Ben Knox

Lord Byron Holliway Prefers Plain Title and American Identity

Lord Byron Holliway, registered as L. B. Holliway of Bay City Texas and Denver Colorado, visits Cincinnati for the publication of Revelations Revealed. He is grandson of Lord Sherwood of Ireland but emphasizes he wishes to be called Mister or Byron and remains an American citizen.

Lord Byron Holliway Lord Holliway Ireland Stars and Stripes

McAdoo Urges Tax Reform to Aid Workers

Former Secretary McAdoo replies to a presidential candidates survey, calling for simplified tax laws and a redistribution of the tax burden between earned and unearned incomes. He favors no tax-free bonds, supports railroad reform, broader farm loan publicity, and oversight to ensure free speech and assembly. He also urges agriculture representation on boards and a capable Secretary of Agriculture.

Washington National Board of Farm Organizations McAdoo Tought McAdoo Secretary of Agriculture

Fire destroys international bridge at Laredo Texas

Fire at Laredo Texas destroyed the international foot bridge linking the United States and Mexico. All communications including telephone service were cut off as a result. Estimated loss stood at 300000 dollars.

Laredo Texas U.S Mexico Tex United States

Two Belfast Officers Slain in County Cork

In County Cork near Bandon on Saturday night Sergeant Cornelius Crane and Constable McGoldrick of the Belfast force were shot and killed. Crane had been at Cork’s King's Street Barracks, linked by Sinn Feiners to the Cork Lord Mayor assassination. Behan, a Dublin tavern keeper, was wounded. Constable Swenton was injured in Ennis, County Clare, with three suspects arrested.

Belfast Cornelius Crane McGoldrick Bandon County Cork Crane King’s Street Cork Sinn Behan Swenton Ennis County Clare

Breckinridge Attacks Soldier Bonus Plan as Patriotism Price

Henry Breckinridge, Assistant Secretary of War under Garrison, urges opposition to a soldier bonus bill in a letter to House and Senate committees. He argues the bonus is morally wrong and economically unsound, diverting funds from wounded and widows to the living and placing a price on national duty.

Washington Henry Breckinridge Garrison France House Senate

Suffragists Predict NC Amendment Passage

The National Woman Party forecast ratification of the suffrage amendment by North Carolina's legislature at a July special session after surveying lawmakers. Of sixty respondents, thirty eight pledged ratification and eleven were opposed.

North Carolina Washington National Woman Party

Sock Auction At Postoffice Letter Sale In Chicago

At the annual Postoffice dead letter sale in Chicago a man bought 257 pairs of hose for 11 dollars, a young woman purchased 111 pairs of silk hose for 23 dollars, and another bidder won a gross of silk handkerchiefs for 12.50 dollars. The handkerchiefs were shipped with no consignee or return address.

Chicago H. C. of L Consignee

Attempt to blow safe at Georgetown Post Office

Yeggs tried to blow the Georgetown Kentucky Post Office safe in the early hours. They forced the back door and inner door, scattered dirt and soap shavings, and left muddy footprints and a tool kit. An alarm from a confederate outside caused bystanders to frighten them away before any theft occurred. Fingerprints on the safe were found but no stamps or cash were taken.

Commercial Tribune Georgetown Yeggs Anderson

Pay as you leave plan angers transit conductors

General dissatisfaction rose among conductors operating cars under the new pay as you leave system intended to ease downtown congestion. Delays, transfers, and fare collection issues sparked disputes, especially at the ball park, as passengers hesitant to pay at door led to time loss.

Ball Park Western Avenue Clark Street John Street W. C. Culkins City Street Railway Cleveland Pittsburg Cincinnati Terre Haute

Supreme Council Considers Armenian Mandate and Adriatic Settlement

The Supreme Council seeks U S government mandate for Armenia while leaving arbitration on Armenian boundaries to President Wilson. Disputes over Mesopotamia Palestine and Syria prompt debate as Premiers discuss Adriatic issues and Italy’s Fiume proposal. A stiff note to Germany is planned, with Britain France Italy Japan and Belgium to sign. The United States will not sign the note.

San Remo Associated Press Supreme Council Wilson United States Armenia Wilton Mizeroum Erzercum Mesopotamia Palestine Great Britain Syria France Holy Land Viscount Allenby Holy See Adriatic Signor Nitti Fiume Nitti Italy Asia Germany Millerand Lloyd George Japan Belgium House of Commons Thiers

Wave Kills Six at Champerico Guatemala Wharf

A massive wave swept a Champerico Guatemala wharf killing six people and destroying over six thousand bags of coffee bound for San Francisco, along with numerous merchandise bales.

San Salvador Champerico Guatemala San Francisco

Nation collects 53 cents to raise each 100 dollars revenue

Washington April 25 The Bureau of Internal Revenue reported last year the government spent 53 cents for every 100 dollars of revenue collected. Total receipts reached 3.85015 billion with 20.573 million spent on collection. The note clarifies that true income tax collection costs are lower than 53 cents per 100.

Washington Bureau of Internal Revenue

Michigan Girl Found Choked to Death in Pontiac

Miss Vera Schneider, 20, a telephone supervisor from Elkon Michigan, was found strangled on a porch in a Pontiac residence area. Police and sheriff departments, with Detroit detectives, seek the assailant as bloodhounds are ordered from Ranchester Ohio to follow a trail across newly plowed ground near the under construction house.

Michigan Pontiac Mich Detroit Detective Bureau Vera Schneider Elkon Morrow Miss Schneider

Tragedy at Turtle Lake Leaves Eight Dead

Eight people, including John Wolf his wife and five daughters, plus farmhand Jake Hofer were found dead at the Jacob Wolf farm near Turtle Lake. A shotgun and hatchet were recovered and a coroner's inquest underway as investigators pursue possible motive of theft with two strange men seen near the scene. Emma eight months old survived and is being cared for by neighbors.

Turtle Lake N. D Jacob Wolf Wolf Jake Hofer Wolf Farm John Brekken Emma

New York and Chicago Terminals Operate on Normal Schedule

Railroads in the metropolitan district report traffic handling returning to normal as many lines recruit staff. About 1,052 workers have returned to duty and 840 come from other points to Chicago. Baltimore and Ohio Chicago Terminal warns strikers who miss Monday return will lose seniority. A 700-driver transfer-team strike cripples baggage handling.

New York Edward A. McHugh Lackawaant Rilroad McHugh Chicago Addiion John Grunau Chicago Yardmen’s Association United States Mason Baltimore& Ohio Chicago Terminal Railroad Brotherhood Railroad Board E. H. Fitzgerald Federal Board

Chicago Switchmen Desert Strike Leaders

Chicago officials report no new actions in the four week old strike in the terminal district. The railroad announced more strikers resumed work and livestock and fresh meat movements returned to normal.

Chicago Switchmen Chicago Terminal

Christian Science Board Seeks Dismissal of Supreme Court Suit

The Christian Science Church directors seek dismissal of the bill in equity in the Supreme Court against the Christian Science Publishing Society trustees. Trustees deny mismanagement and accuse the directors of harming the society’s business and revenue, aiming to ruin the church’s operations if they cannot control it.

Christian Science Board Supreme Court Boston The Christian Science Church Christian Science Publishing Society

Pershing to travel Panama Canal aboard submarine chaser

General John J. Pershing will traverse the Panama Canal in a submarine chaser as part of a six day stay on the isthmus. Panama President Ernesto Lefevre will host a dinner and the Shriner Masons will provide entertainment and a banquet as official events accompany his visit.

Panama John J. Pershing Panama Canal Ernesto Tisdel Lefevre General Pershing Department Masonic Organization

Tragic crash kills two flyers in Saragossa loop flight

A British captain piloting a plane with a Spanish lieutenant and a flight pupil crashed after a violent gust during a looping maneuver in Saragossa. Both occupants died in the accident.

Saragossa Spain

Guaymas Falls to Sonora Troops Amid Limited Resistance

Report from Captain N. K. Jacobson says Guaymas in Sonora was captured April 12 by 5,000 Sonora state troops under General Angel Flores. Carranza forces offered no defense. Customs House and rail facilities were seized. 250 marines reportedly defected to revolutionists. Nehalem noted normal port activity after the fall.

Los Angeles Cal Guaymas Sonora Gulf of California Angel Flores N. K. Jacobson Gulf Mail Nehalem Corinto San Francisco Los Angeles Harbor Jacobson Carranza Guerrero Mazatlan Renee Can Flores Topolbampo Mexico Manzanillo Colima

Revolution gains traction as U S hears of Mexican unrest

Advices from Mexico City allege a serious Sonora revolt under General Angel Flores with southward advances through Sinaloa and possible move toward Nayarit. Federal delays risk costly defeat while defections and new rebel actions unfold in Mexico City outskirts and Vera Cruz rail lines.

Washington Mexico City Sonora Carranza Angel Flores Sinaloa Flores Culican Nayarit Salvador Alvarado Geneveve de la O Zapitasta Contreras de la O Tlalpam Ajusco Vera Cruz Tehuantepec

Carranza Plans Steel Ring to Encircle Rebels

Mexico City April 26 The government moves to encircle the rebellious Sonora with a steel ring while crushing outbreaks elsewhere. War Department officials release a summary of seditious activities and military measures taken since Sonora broke with Carranza, showing the Obregonista split and government tough line.

Mexico City Associated Press Sonorg Carranza War Department

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Harding-Wood Ohio Harding Brakeman Byron Madoo Dublin Breckinridge OF Newfare Plan U. S Council Wave Springfield Pontiac (Mich Ranchester Pont‘ac Canal Revolution
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