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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1925

Page

12

Appointment of a Receiver for Simmons Real Estate Co

In Common Pleas Court, Fred L. McFarland seeks appointment of a receiver for Simmons Real Estate Company at 525 Walnut Street. The suit alleges a 1925 conspiracy by Max Ferne and Charles Kanter to loot the firm, leaving only $100 cash and $500 in furniture amid about $38,000 in liabilities.

Simmons Real Estate Company Walnut Street Common Pleas Fred L. McFarland Harry H. Shafer McFarland Max Ferne Ferne Charles Kanter Kanter

Embezzlement Guilty Plea Delayed Sentence

Harry Moore 38, assistant superintendent of People's Casualty Company in Detroit, pleaded guilty to embezzling 248.09 from Prudential Insurance on February 27, 1922. Judge LeBlond deferred sentence for six months and released him on his own recognizance after Chester Shook urged a suspended term.

Harry Moore People’s Casualty Company Detroit LeBlond Moore Prudential Insurance Company of America Whit Chester Shook

Court notes list estates and cases from probate and criminal courts

An estate valued around 20 000 goes to Mary Elizabeth Louis per John H Louis will dated March 25 1925 filed in Probate Court. The Gallagher will intestate to widow Anna Davis Gallagher. Thomas Nicholson receives court appointed defense for first degree murder charges. Chester Park Amusement Co named defendant in 10 000 damage suit over an incident involving Robert LaFontaine and his mother.

Mary Elizabeth Louis Wood Street John H. Louis Mary Eliz Bacon Austin Blaine Louis Edith A. Louis Irene L. Louis John C. Gallagher The Cincinnati Traction Company Anna Davis Gallagher Chester Park Amusement Company Common Pleas Robert LaFontaine Mary LaFontaine

Five Autoists Go to Jail for Speeding in City Court

In Traffic Court Judge Woeste jailed five motorists for speeding after they pleaded guilty or were found guilty. Oscar Delacroix of 3545 Idlewild Avenue received two days and a $100 fine plus costs for 45 mph on Lower River road and criticized the jail as filthy. Others jailed or fined included George Baker of Dayton, Walter Lindawood, Harold Boehl, and Heliya Thomas. the article lists their ages, addresses, speeds, and penalties. Additional violators named include James Wilson, S B Riedy, Alten Cosgrove, Kenneth Glardon, Paul Whiteman, Frank Gallagher, William Miller, and Anthony Lehnkuhl with varied speeds and fines. Trial of Fred Bissinger continued.

Woeste First District Oscar E. Delacroix Anderson Ferry Idlewild Avenue Lower River Road The Commercial Tribune Delacroix Rathman and Young River Road George H. Baker Dayton Spring Grove Avenue Parker and Waechter Baker Walter Lindawood Beech Avenue Norwood Harold Boehl Gilsey Avenue Heliya Thomas Sixteenth Street Covington Lindawood Boehl Reading Road Woester Thomas Kellogg Avenue James Wilson Linn Street S. B. Riedy Rosedale Avenue Alten Cosgrove Kenneth Glardon Eastern Avenue Paul Whiteman Coney Island Ronathan Avenue Frank Gallagher Alpine Place Gilbert Avenue William Miller Hamilton Hamilton, O Fred Bissinger Main Street Liberty Street Westernavenue Anthony Lehnkuhl Shaffer Avenue Charles Morrison Clark Street Fire Department William Schwartz

Injury at Hilarity Hall Leaves Boy With Long Recovery

The boy was severely injured when crushed between a moving stairs and a wall in Hilarity Hall. He was dragged thirty feet, foot bruised and crushed, requiring medical care for two months. A tumor formed and he cannot wear a shoe comfortably. Edna Clifton, a Black woman, pleaded guilty to shooting Douglas Willis, a Black man, on May 27 and received a six month suspended sentence. Clifton said Willis was her common law husband and she shot him after he began seeing other women.

Hilarity Hall Edna Clifton Douglas Willis Willis

New Suits Filed In Common Pleas Court

A list of new cases filed in Common Pleas Court includes Robert LaFontaine vs. Chester Park Company for 10000 damages, Alice Gillam vs. Harry Gillam for divorce and child custody, Mary Schulz vs. Richard Schulz for divorce and alimony, Citizens National Bank vs. Fred L. Schlone for 1000, Betty Sanders vs. Fred Sanders for divorce, Mary Franklin vs. William Anklin for divorce, Bertha Williams vs. Industrial Commission on appeal filed, Ottillia agoins vs. Cornelius J. Petzhold for 3275.84, Central Acceptance Corporation vs. Suters Auto Service Company, James B. Dean vs. Caroline F. Dean for divorce, Elizabeth Goodwin vs. Walter win for partition, and Fred L. McFarland vs. the Simmong Real Estate Company for appointment of receiver.

Robert LaFontaine The Chester Park Company Alice Gillam Harry Gillam Mary Schulz Richard Schulz Citizens National Bank Fred L. Schlone Betty Sanders Fred Sanders Mary Franklin William Anklin Bertha Williams Industrial Commission Ation Ottillia Agoins Cornelius J. Petzhold Central Acceptance Corporatee Suters Auto Service Company James B. Dean Caroline F. Dean Elizabeth Goodwin Walter Win Fred L. McFarland Simmong Real Estate Company

Bankruptcy final report in Drieborg case filed

The final report of referee in bankruptcy Charles T. Greve was filed in the voluntary bankruptcy of John N. Drieborg, a meat cutter of 65225 One Avenue Norwood, showing no assets and liabilities of 2500. An application for admission to practice before the United States District Court was submitted by Louis J. Stricker of 388 Rockdale Avenue.

United States Court Charles T. Greve John N. Drieborg One Avenue Norwood Drieborg United States District Court Louis J. Stricker Rockdale Avenue

Murder charge placed against Floyd Whitaker

Floyd Whitaker 43 of 907 Richmond street proprietor of Camp Hungry on the Little Miami River near Kellogg avenue was charged yesterday by Chief Kirgan with the murder of Walter McAdams 3826 Kellogg avenue brakeman for the N and W Railroad on Saturday night. The shooting ended an argument over the right of way of a narrow road from the camp to Kellogg avenue. Louis Erbaber 1526 Republic street Robert Allshouse 3805 Columbia avenue and Robert Neely 3534 Kroger avenue held as witnesses were released yesterday.

Floyd. Whitaker Richmond Street Hungry Little Miami River Kellogg Avenue Kirgan Walter McAdams N. & W. Railroad Louis Erbaber Republic Street Robert Allshouse Columbia Avenue Robert Neely Kroger Avenue

Extension of U S Navy Call in Australia Denied

Melbourne residents welcomed the United States fleet and its sailors who had entertained them since July 23 but authorities announced no extension to the visit. Both sides expressed warm regard for the friendship formed as the fleet prepared to depart.

U. S. Navy Australia Associated Press Melbourne

Frisco to Hawaii nonstop flight slated for September

Navy fliers will launch a San Francisco to Honolulu nonstop flight starting September 2 or the next favorable day. The 2030 mile route is estimated to take about twenty six hours with a first stop at Kahului Maui before reaching Honolulu, shortening the leg by about 370 miles.

New York World News Service Washington Pacific Coast Hawaii Navy San Francisco Honolulu Kahului Maui

Bogen to Head Bnai Brith International Society

Dr. Boris D. Bogen former head of the United Jewish Social Agencies and longtime Field Secretary of the National Conference of Jewish Charities will become Secretary of the Bnai B'rith International Jewish Society. Alfred M. Cohen of Cincinnati announced the selection after conferring with Dr. Bogen in California. He will succeed Leon L. Lewis.

Bogen B’nai B’rith Boris D. Bogen United Jewish Social Agencies National Conference of Jewish Charities B'nai B'rith International Jewish Society Alfred M. Cohen Cincinnati Cohen California Leon L. Lewis

Speeders to be tried at courthouse plan discussed

After a conference with Sheriff Witt and Chief Deputy Sperber special prosecutor Edward Strasser announced speeders arrested on county roads would likely be tried at the Courthouse. Magistrates from townships would rotate on the speed bench and speeders would be cited to court at a set time. aggravated cases would require bonds.

Witt Sperber Edward Strasser Strasser

Cincinnati and 7 Teen Municipalities Seek 3.5 Mil Levy

The City of Cincinnati and seventeen other Hamilton County municipalities filed requests with the County Budget Commission to add a 3.5 mill levy within the 10 mill limit for general purposes. Newtown Addyston Elmwood and North College Hill did not file, barred by deadline. Only Cincinnati is eligible for the 3.5 mills, while others may get 3 mills. all may add 1 mill under the limit. The Budget Commission reorganized with Charles S. Bell as Chairman, William Hess as Secretary, and Fred Bader as third member. The state set extended budget filing to August 20, and the commission will sit through September.

Cincinnati Hamilton County County Budget Commission Newtown Addyston Elmwood North College Hill Norwood St. Bernard Ilverton Madeira Terrace Park Heviot Harrison Cleves North Bend Arlington Heights Lockland Mt. Healthy Wyoming Deer Park Montgomery Reading Sharonville Budget Commission Charles S. Bell William Hess Fred Bader Ohio State Tax Commission

Child's Skull Fractured After Auto Collision

Three year old Robert Littleton was hit by a car on Lawn Avenue Norwood while running from a parked vehicle. He was treated by Dr. L W Stacey and operated on at Bethesda Hospital but doctors feared for his recovery as his skull was fractured in two places. Walter A Langenfeld provided his name and address as the driver.

Lawn Avenue Norwood Robert Littleton Marie Littleton Carthage Avenue L. W. Stacey Main Avenue Stacey Bethesda Hospital Walter A. Langenfeld Warren Avenue

Thirty Seventh Division Reunion Plans Progress

The E Club of Battery E 136th Field Artillery held a meeting to plan the seventh annual Thirty seventh Division reunion set for September 6 and 7. Over 3,000 veterans are anticipated. Captain Victor Heintz chairs the reunion committee. A public kickoff with speakers Colonel Ralph Cole and Nicholas Longworth is planned at Veterans' Memorial Headquarters and broadcast via WERC.

E”’ Club Battery. E 136Th Field Artillery A. BE. F Gibson Thirtyseventh Victor Heintz Veterans’ Memorial Broadway Ralph Cole Nicholas Longworth WERC

Four Mohawk Brewery Officials Arraigned After Cincinnati Raid

Four officers and two employees of Mohawk Brewing Co at 250 West McMicken were arraigned after a federal raid. George Osterfeld and Joseph Osterfeld face 10000 dollar bonds, Willard Birnbryer and Michael Howald 5000 dollar bonds each. The case dates September 15, with co conspirators named Frank Frick Charles Geissneck and Adam Fritz. Haveth May notes beer appears strong and may spark further brewery raids in Cincinnati.

Mohawk Brewing Company West McMicken Avenue Gregory William L. Nimmo Thomas Williams Charles Tyler George H. Osterfeld Kendall Avenue Joseph Osterfeld Selim Avenue Willard M. Birnbryer Hast Kinny Street Michael Howald Victor Street Osterfelds Peter Durr Frank R. Frick Westwood Avenue Charles Geissnck Elm Street Adam K. Fritz Vestry Street Nimmo Haveth May United States May Cincinnati Washington

Two Arrested After Beer Seizure Analysis

Earl Drake proprietor of a cafe at 805 West Fifth Street and Frank Wilson a bartender were arrested after Prohibition Agents tested beer seized in a raid three weeks earlier. The beer exceeded legal alcohol content and the pair faced Volstead act charges after arraignment before Commissioner Gregory. Preliminary hearing set for August 14.

Earl Drake West Fifth Street Frank Wilson Prohibition William L. Nimmo Charles Tyler Thomas Williams Gregory

Navy seaplane crash kills boy and injures pilot at Hampton Roads

In Norfolk Virginia a Navy seaplane fell into Hampton Roads. William H Long 15 of Norfolk drowned. Lieutenant W B Gwin of Washington injured seriously. Air crew unconscious strapped in seats. Long died after rescue. Gwin treated at hospital for a broken leg and possible internal injuries.

Associated Press Norfolk William H. Long W. B. Gwin Washington Hampton Roads Maurice G. Long Gwin Hampton Roads Naval Air Station Young Long Naval Bof

Memoirs of W. J. Bryan to be finished by widow

Mrs William Jennings Bryan arrived in Miami from Washington to finish her husband W J Bryans memoirs using his notes. The project title is to be A Son of Fortune and is guided by friends from Cocoanut Grove including Rev Foster W Taylor and F A Kent.

Associated Press Miami Fla William Jennings Bryan Washington Cocoanut Grove Foster W. Taylor Grove Temple Church F. A. Kent Bryan

Miss Condron Honored by Cincinnati Circle 142

Cincinnati Circle No 142 Daughters of Isabella held its monthly meeting at the American Legion Clubhouse 322 Broadway with about two hundred in attendance. Delegates to the Ninth Annual Convention in Atlantic City were reported and Miss Rosalia Condron received a gold emblem pin and bouquet for her Ohio State Deputy honor. Condron spoke in her distinctive style.

Miss Condron Cincinnati Circle No. 142 Daughters of Isabella American Legion Broadway Order Atlantic City Rosalia Condron Cincinnati Circle Ohio

Safety meeting on defective driver discussed by Cincinnati club

The Safety Committee of the Cincinnati Automobile Club will meet at 7:45 tonight at the club headquarters on Eighth and Race streets to discuss the defective driver. Speakers include C. H. Kaufman optometrist and Drs H D McIntyre Edward A Heagele and B A Williams.

The Cincinnati Automobile Clubs Eighth and Race Streets C. H. Kaufman Optometrigt H. D. McIintyre Edward A. Heagele B. A. Williams

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