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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1925
Page
2
A lengthy letter accuses anthracite operators of blocking fair negotiations in Atlantic City. It cites refusals to concede wage demands and to pursue arbitration, arguing for joint cost reviews and a challenge to high corporate expenses amid rising fuel prices. The text traces past arbitration rejections and warns of public impact.
Freiberg Germany Aug 4 AP reports a German zoology teacher Prof Mangold claims earthworms can sing under a glass cover during experiments. He says rhythmical sounds at 180 piano pitch emerged from the container and that investigations showed the music came from the worms threatening famed sopranos.
John L. Lewis signs a letter stating mineworkers will not agree to September 1 work and will not negotiate with the operators. He accuses W. W. Inglis and others of precluding agreement and notes operators’ public statements undermine constructive conference efforts. The miners’ representatives deem further wage scale negotiations futile.
Philadelphia report notes anticipated suspension of hard coal operations upon wage agreement expiration August 1 if no intervention, mirroring 1923 when Governor Pinchot mediated. Miners seek 10 percent wage rise for tonnage men, $1 daily for day workers, five day work week, complete union recognition, and a two year contract amid a large workforce of about 158000.
In Wahoo Nebraska on August 4 liquor raiders found Adolph Smetak s father dead in a well instead of a still. The 26 year old admitted killing his father with a hammer on May 2 and told neighbors the elder Smetak had gone to Montana to visit relatives. The two had lived alone on the farm for years.
Lille reports doctors Lefort and Picquet grafted a criminal’s thyroid on a deprived girl after execution. They now say the child is healthy, lively, and growing more intelligent daily with experts deeming the gland fully assimilated.
Harry Wilkes of Lawrenceburg Indiana died at Bethesda Hospital from injuries after a fall from a high-tension line tower built for Union Gas and Electric Company at Cleves Ohio on July 28.
The Ohio River at Cincinnati stood at 10.1 feet and steady last night. Steamers Queen City and Cincinnati arrived from Louisville this morning and will sail back this evening. The Andes from Madison is due at 7 this morning and Tom Greene is laid up several days due to the low water level.
President Coolidge says the time is not right for federal action in the anthracite wage dispute. Negotiations broke off at Atlantic City between operators and miners, with a September shutdown averted only if a deal is reached. A Hoover conference within ten days is expected to clarify administration policy.
Kilwinning Charter No 97 R A O O A announces a meeting on Wednesday August 5 at 0 p m at Lane Wood and Walnut Awns. Attitions dues and related items are welcome. EYER H P T ROEVER later.
Secretary Jardine entered Walter Reed Army Hospital for treatment of a stomach disorder. His condition was described as not serious and linked to a long Western tour that led to a rest period in Wisconsin.
The largest world map, painted by order of the Pope, was unveiled in the Vatican pavilion before a large crowd at the missionary exposition. The oil canvas covers about 2,750 square feet and is divided into sections with scales varying by country importance.
Shipping news lists ships arriving from Cristobal Kingston Savane Souayes and Southampton with sailings set for August 5. Vessels include Essequibo Metapan Orizaba Orbita and Berengaria bound for Southampton Havre and Bermuda with various berths and times. Other moves show Vineland Horace Luckenbach Santa Marta and Buenos Aires service as noted.
Death notices list several individuals with dates of passing and funeral details. Anna Burns, Karl Burton, Mary Coupland, W H Donaldson, Phillip B Kiechler, Anna Klett, Mary F Lally, Edith Pope, Dudley Rhodes, Alexander Sprenkel, Clara Woodside all appear with residences in Ohio and Florida, funeral locations such as temples, chapels, churches, and timing ranging Aug 4 to Aug 7, 1925 or 1926, noting obituaries and requests to omit flowers.
Aesthetic cremation services are featured by Sanitary and Modern Cim Cremation Co at 619 Cremation ten Stata Sue ti sore Co and 1517 Freeman Avenue. No charges are listed for sectarian services.
Taxpayers in Tennessee seek a temporary restraining order to halt enforcement of the anti evolution law and to stop Scopes prosecution. The petition argues the law violates the Fourteenth Amendment and deprives citizens of due process and equal protection, asserting children must be taught the truth.
Clarence Darrow, chief defense counsel in the Scopes trial, tells the Civil Liberties Union he does not want reimbursement for expenses and served without fee. He says the case educates the public and stimulates religious discussion, aiding the defense fund’s continued efforts. The union will publish trial highlights in book form, supervised by Arthur Garfield Hays, including Darrow’s cross examination of William Jennings Bryan.
Alfred D. Fairbairn announced that about $200000 has been raised for the proposed Bryan Memorial University at Dayton Tennessee. A nationwide drive is planned to raise the rest and begin construction next spring on the fundamentalist institution. Dayton groups pledged $100000 and George F. Washburn pledged $50000.
In the Senate debate on the World Court and Dawes reparations, leaders warn against concessions to irreconcilables as a rout to defeat. Lenroot says 75 senators might back ratification with Hughes Harding Coolidge reservations, while Swan son cautions against concessions that could discredit the court. Borah pushes new international law drafts before U S entry. The Dawes plan is cited as administration used, aiding European settlement.
Miss Stallman died in a farm house on Seaman property amid claims of self destruction after notes found nearby. Investigators explored the possibility of a suicide by drowning in a cistern while noting shoe prints and absence of poison. Inquest postponed until Saturday as funds for organ analysis loom. Billboard editor William H. Donaldson’s funeral set for Newport services at C A Smith & Sons and Evergreen Cemetery.
Bryan era births show numerous entries with parents named including BOHNENKAMPER JOAN and ELLA 949 East Third street a girl HOGAN DANIEL and NADENE 724 David street a boy KARAN JOSEPH and FLORENCE 727 West Marsh street a boy OTT LOUIS and ELIZABETH 1869 Baltimore avenue a girl and many others listed with street addresses across the city.
Mrs. Edith Pope wife of Dr. C F Pope of 3825 Ault Park road died at her home yesterday at 9 45 am after a lingering illness. She was active in Hyde Park social and community activities and a member of Hyde Park Chapter Eastern Star. She supported the Hyde Park Mothers Club and leaves two children Margery and Charles two sisters Mrs Charles Breitner and Mrs E J Lang two brothers Fred J Kramer and William Kramer and her husband. Funeral services will be at her residence tomorrow at 2 30 pm burial in Vine Street Cemetery An Eastern Star service will be held tonight at 8 o clock.
Mrs Mary F Lally widow of James Lally of 3536 Edwards Road died last night at 8 30 at home after a two week illness due to apoplexy. She was 72 and active in Walnut Hills Presbyterian Church. Survived by daughters Mrs J Herdliska St Louis Mrs F Bateman and Miss Hattie Lally Cincinnati and son Leo Lally St Louis. All children were at her bedside. Funeral arrangements to be announced this morning.
A. C. Sprenkel 85, retired lumber dealer, died last night at his daughter Mrs. Edwin Gebhardt’s home 6854 Grand Vista Ave after a brief illness. A native of Vancburg Ky he had lived with his daughter since retirement eighteen years ago. He leaves a daughter and a son Elisha. Funeral at 2 p m tomorrow at the residence. Burial in Spring Grove Cemetery.
Partly cloudy in Ohio and Tennessee with chances of scattered thunder showers and little temperature change. Indiana mostly fair with possible isolated thunderstorms. a current table lists temperatures across major cities and last twenty four hour precipitation with several locations showing none to light rainfall.
An armed man robbed Elmer Faulkner of 14 dollars and 55 cents near the Baltimore and Ohio Bridge last night. Faulkner notified the Tenth District police.
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