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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1925
Page
2
The state presents alienists and fifteen lay witnesses arguing Scott is as sane now as at the time of his conviction, while defense asserts he has become insane since his imprisonment.
Ada Ward 37 says she planned and carried out a paint and feather attack on rival May Sims Nave at the Eldorado area incident. Ward claims other women participated and says a husband abandoned her with three children. She followed Nave to Eldorado and later returned with Ward’s car.
Dr Harvey J Howard of the Peking Union Medical College, captured by Manchuria bandits July 20 after Morgan Palmer was killed, is reported held about twenty miles from Fuchow Hsien near the Sungari River. Telegram to Consul Sokobin in Harbin says Howard is being well treated.
Martinez Cal Aug 6 A personal reward of 100 dollars, to be asked to be increased by 1000, was announced by Sheriff R R Veale for the arrest of Charles Henry Schwartz. Initially thought dead in an explosion at the Pacific Cellulose Company plant at Walnut Creek, police now say Schwartz is a fugitive.
Dayton Ohio report says Lieutenant James F. Tilson of Pershing Indiana died when their plane crashed three and a half miles northeast of Osborn near Wilbur Wright Field. Lieutenant Leo L. Burch of Perrysville Indiana was seriously wounded and taken to the post hospital. Both were members of the Third Reserve Officers Training School at Wright Field during a stunting exercise with seventy officers in a training camp. In Akron Ohio, Lawrence Panison of Toledo was fatally injured when his aircraft plunged 100 feet at Vow Flying Field. student Anthony Daley, age 23, escaped with minor injuries when the motor stopped during an attempted landing.
The Japanese cruiser Tama bore Ambassador Bancroft’s body from Tokyo to America amid full state honors. Nineteen cannon salutes rang out as the steel coffin, placed on a catafalque, was moved to Tokyo Station through an Imperial family entrance. The procession drew wide crowds and notable officials. Commander Herin accompanied the body toward San Francisco.
Hobart reports US Navy personnel sightseeing by August 6. The four light cruisers of second division will sail for New Zealand at 4 pm tomorrow. Governor Stradbroke of Vicoe will travel on the U S S Richmond to meet the New Zealand Governor General.
The National School Teachers Union voted to affiliate with the General Labor Federation. Under the federation provisions, if a strike is called the teachers must quit work.
A posse led by Deputy Marshal Frank Matson of Cleves Ohio pursues Parry White alias Spott Pearson and three accomplices after they allegedly stole tools valued at 1200 dollars from the Cleveland and Philadelphia Coal Company and the Foundation Company on Wednesday night along the Big Miami River near Aurora Indiana.
Milford Fire Department fought a two hour blaze at the Milford Hardware Company on Main Street. Fire Chief Schroeder estimates property losses at about 1500 for the fire and over 4000 for combined fire and water damage.
John A. Bell, president of Carnegie Trust Company, faces embezzlement charges after a creditors committee disclosed losses totaling 10.9 million dollars over five years. Liabilities are estimated at about 9 million, with Bell's assets listed as stocks bonds and notes across forty-two interests. He will be arraigned before Alderman Cawley for a hearing. The State Banking Department filed fourteen charges as it probes the bank's affairs.
Mary Margaret eighteen months old, daughter of E. M. Brown, won Queen of the Baby Show with a score of 99.8 at the Eleventh Annual Pure Food and Health Show. Robert eight months old, son of H. J. McMahon, was runner up with 99.7, and Ruth Helen one year old, daughter of Samuel Waldman, placed third with 99.6. Over fifteen other babies scored above 98 percent as judges Dr. Stewart Matthews and others presided. Moviews and prizes followed, with Mothers and Children Day drawing the largest crowd.
Norbert R. Patton of 2020 Dana avenue is among the first recipients of a Columbia System scholarship valued at $500. He attends the University of Cincinnati Engineering College. Other beneficiaries for 1925-26 include Philip P. Newbrandt Jr. Jackson D. Altizer and Robert D. Ketchum. Four scholarships are awarded yearly to employees or children of Columbia System employees and affiliates.
Sammy Bryson, once mayor of Hendersonville, was killed at the Southern Railway station. Bonnie Brooks, a barber, was arrested and charged with the murder after firing at Bryson previously at his home. Brooks’s suit for $60,000 alleged alienation of his wife’s affections. His twelve-year-old son Murray was present and later stayed with Brooks in jail at their request.
New York August 6 reports daily foreign exchange rates with European pounds and francs, and currencies from France, Germany, Austria, Greece, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Spain, and others including Calcutta Shanghai and Havana. Rates cover demand and cable figures with various maturities and regional quotes.
A 300 page American Petroleum Institute study finds no imminent exhaustion of U S petroleum reserves. Improved drilling and refining, plus unexplored regions, support a ample supply for defense and commerce beyond current science’s substitute, with proven 5.3 billion barrels and 26 billion improvable barrels.
Negotiations to refund Belgium’s 500 million dollar war debt to the United States will begin next Monday between the American Debt Commission and the Belgian Special Commission which arrived in New York. The American group met to review the Belgian situation and other debtor nations noting that war grounds must be covered before terms. The Americans are prepared but Belgium will present detailed statements for scrutiny.
Fred H. Briggs 63 a waiter of 1337 Broadway told taxi driver Arthur Murphy he felt ill and asked to be taken to a hospital. Briggs died en route to St Marys Hospital from an apparent apoplexy and cerebral hemorrhage caused by high blood pressure. He leaves a widow and a son.
Loganport authorities arrested Alexander Collins 40 on a charge of stealing flowers from the grave of his only child. His estranged wife said she placed a bouquet on the grave and watched him remove and destroy it from a concealed position.
Reports from Brisbane to Rome say Commander Francesco de Pinedo, attempting a Australia to Japan flight, postponed departure after a criminal attempt damaged his hydroplane. He arrived in Brisbane today, delaying the long voyage.
At Kansas City on August 6 cattle receipts 4 000 and hogs 6 000 with steady to higher trends and limited heavies. Prices top medium weight steers 12 26 and yearlings 11 50 with grass fat cows 3 50 to 5 50, veal up to 11. Hogs show around 25 cents gain, shipper top 13 60 and packer top 18 85, bulk 12 90 to 13 50. Sheep scarce with natives at about 15 dollars and ewes around 7 90. Indianapolis reports hog receipts 6 000, heavies 13 45 to 13 55 and lights 14 10 to 14 85, top 14 40, pigs 12 to 14. Cattle receipts 600 slow to steady with steers 7 25 to 10 50 and beef cows 4 to 8. Calves 800 strong veals 9 to 18. Sheep 700 steady with lambs 11 to 14 and ewes around 7 90.
Deaths and memorials announced for Edward B. Beresford Sallie Beres widow Samuel A. Chomlmondely Anna Burns Henry Schulkers and others with funeral times in early August 1925 including services at Evanston Presbyterian Church St Josephs Church and Mother of God Cemetery details include ages addresses and church affiliations.
Free Chapel The Busse Borgmann Co Funeral Directors offer cremation and three chapels at 1617 Freeman Avenue with no charges noted in the advertisement. The wording references aesthetics and modern Bennary Co offerings alongside Cremation ss and Bentel Bigs Mi 08 Booklet.
Williamstown experts urged the United States to defend the Monroe Doctrine while seeking joint or separate commitments from Central and South American nations to back it. Professors Blakeslee and Leith spoke at Clark University on diversions of imperialism, dollar diplomacy, and mutual policy ownership.
Samuel A Cholmondeley 68 general manager of the Cincinnati office of Tennessee Nashville Life Insurance died yesterday after a four day illness from a cerebral hemorrhage. He helped promote Western and Southern Life in the city. Born in England he came to America at 14 and settled in Cincinnati. He was nephew to the Marquis Cholmondeley and heir to the estate per his son James F Cholmondeley. Survived by three sons Hollingsworth Clinton and James one brother James S Cholmondeley and one sister Mrs Penelope Randall Funeral services Saturday at 2 pm Rohde chapel Hyde Park Methodist Church burial Spring Grove Cemetery.
Albert R. Valentien, 63, a noted painter and former Cincinnati native, died August 5 at his San Diego home. He spent 25 years in the decorating department of Rookwood Pottery, later devoted full time to painting, and earned prizes for wildflower works including honors from the Paris Exhibition. His brother Fred Valentien and nephews Colonel Fred O. Valentien and Fred Rothenbush reside in Cincinnati.
Funeral services for Mrs Anna Burns 77 of 450 East Fifth Street will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at St Xavier’s Church. She leaves five of eleven children including Thomas Burns in Kroger legal department and secretary of the Catholic Order of Foresters, plus three married daughters Mrs Leist of 448 Commercial Square Mrs Parr and Mrs Mullin of Philadelphia and one unmarried daughter Julia Burns.
The New York Trust Company will study traffic and other questions for an international Windsor to Detroit bridge if federal and provincial governments guarantee 5 million dollars in debentures. The announcement followed a Mayors meeting in Windsor with Essex County officials and H DeWitt Smith.
Clarence Tarr bought a three story brick building at 735 Carlisle Avenue West End containing eleven rooms in three apartments for 5000. Isaac Englander brokered the sale through Walter H. Tarr & Sons. Oscar Huffman sold three Vista Park lots to Rose Slatkin for 5600. frontage 40 feet each. Frederick A. Schmidt Company brokered the deal for intended market residences.
Louis Karp & C Co., furniture dealers at 711 Central Avenue, was incorporated in Columbus yesterday with a capital of 75000 dollars. Incorporators include Louis, Joseph and Harry Karp, Max Benjamin and Joseph L. Meyers. The firm will operate as Louis Karp & Co Inc and remain at its present location.
Partly cloudy conditions with possible local thunder showers in Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia Friday and Saturday and fair to partly cloudy in Tennessee with a chance of showers in the north. A table lists current high and low temperatures and yesterday 24 hour precipitation across many cities including Boston Omaha Birmingham Denver New Orleans Phoenix and Philadelphia.
Knoxville reports that a taxpayers injunction to restrain enforcement of the Tennessee evolution law will be filed in Federal Court. Dr John O Neal, Scopes trial defense counsel, says the bill will be signed by a Tennessee real estate owner with 50000 dollars of property and later amended to include additional owners.
A string of birth notices lists numerous couples and addresses with new babies. Names include Barnes, Blalock, Clark, Drolling, Feinker, Filley, Grasser, Harris, Kyle, Masram, McCarthy, Moeller, Morgan, Morris, Murray, Nealy, Rose, Phillips, Renfrow, Tiertmeyer, among others, with both boy and girl entries noted.
A listing of marriage licenses shows couples including David W. and Adele Adams, Julian P. Love and Evelyn Childer, Ralph C. Faust and Margaret Queen, Bertha Barbee and Thomas Williams, and Anna Reeves, with their respective residences in Ohio avenues and Norwood streets. The brief notice reads as a standard civic record of issued licenses.
Shipping news lists arrivals on August 6 including Dante Alighieri from Naples July 24 and Finland from Cristobal July 29 along with Maracaibo from San Juan July 3 Rosalind from St Johns August 2 Fort Victoria from Bermuda August 4 Fort Hamilton from Quebec August 2 Braga from Malaga July 25. Due August 7 include Columbus from Bremen August 3 and Mauretania from Southampton.
The Ohio River at Cincinnati stood at 9.7 feet at 6 PM with several boats listed. The Queen City departed Louisville yesterday morning and returned from Louisville later tonight. the Andes and Cincinnati were operating between Madison Indiana and Cincinnati with 8 AM arrivals and 5 PM returns. the Washington ran a moonlight excursion from Greene Line wharf for Cincinnati operators and travels between St. Louis and Pittsburgh.
Otto advertising ad chief lauds Ohio dealers for reducing used car problems through individual effort and a flat rate service plan. He urges maintaining parts stock and expanding newspaper advertising to educate the public on used car costs and value. Charles Gambill notes steady dealer success and urges continued advertising to curb high allowances. C C Hauch cites growth of dealer financing, time payments, and mass production boosting sales and lowering prices.
Moscow August 6 the executive committee of the Soviet irreligionists society has begun a fund collection in sympathy with John T Scopes the Dayton Tenn court case convict in the Tennessee anti evolution law the funds will be devoted to support education on evolution in peasant communities
The Ohio Elks State Association will hold its annual reunion the week of August 23 at Sandusky. William Bruning secretary of Cleveland Lodge No 18 said one and one half railroad fare rates from all points in the state have been obtained.
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