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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1925
Page
4
Historic newspaper page from 1925 notes publication details for The Commercial Tribune New York Cincinnati edition. It lists street sales points in New York and Ohio and notes Associated Press rights and republication terms.
The piece criticizes independent control of large enforcement bodies, arguing public officials and political protection influence appointments. It notes Lincoln Andrews overstepped, while Senate actions and Secretary Mellon brokered a compromise ending his declared independence in federal law enforcement.
An essay argues citizenship links to crime and public order. It cites a judge fining ten business leaders 250 dollars for failing jury duty to illustrate civic duty. It warns crime grows where citizenship falters and indifference widens social ills.
The Bootle Town Council plans an inquiry into a public school teacher who argues the Eden story is allegorical, insisting teachers must instill reverence for God and religion. The piece notes English press reaction to the Dayton trial as well.
The article notes Browning's clever Cinderella now has a splendid chance to be adopted into vaudeville or the movies, offering a pathway to quick wealth through entertainment work.
A revivalist preacher is expected to report on the work of the church militant and conversion of gunmen from Herrin Illinois during the revival held by local religious groups.
The only day about that German patent is that bootleggers may access it and form a new financial group in America, enabling cheaper production of wood alcohol.
A humorous poem about preferring city life to farming and a jab at malaria in the country. Also mentions Mr. Ford reviving old-fashioned dances and a note on China becoming modern amid a religious war. James J. Montague captions the piece with terse, light satire.
The piece surveys cooks as hidden stars in urban life, noting Rosa Lewis as a famed exception and listing notable men with famed culinary skills. It laments New York’s failure to keep cooks amid cafe culture and recalls Pat Campbell and hotel anecdotes.
Dr Charles A L Reed former president of the American Medical Association offers guidance on welfare and personal success through his writings and counsel stating practical steps for healthier living and professional achievement.
Dr Reed explains the body fluctuates between acid and alkaline states and that a neutral state is brief. He notes acids arise from poisons in blood, tissues, and diet, and that acid conditions favor disease and germs. He promises guidance on maintaining alkalinity in the next installment.
This item lists trivia questions with a note that answers will appear in tomorrow's edition. It also shows yesterday's responses identifying Horace, Horace's era, a world voyage figure, Winthrop as Connecticut governor, Breuckelen meaning marsh land, a Greek goddess, and other named figures and places.
Bernhard Bettmann hailed at home by friends and serenaded by the Seden stickers Band. Tom Larkin defeated in a prize bout with Bill James after four rounds. B D Stevenson dies in Hartwell after long illness. funeral planned from West Seventh Street. Millcreek flood damage estimated at 25000 dollars due to improper fills. City Council session ends amid quorum dispute and sharp remarks. Reds lose first out-of-town game 8 to 4 at Louisville. two runs credited to Eagles. Cincinnati Orchestra concert at Weilert's gardens. weather cloudy to fair 68 to 77 degrees.
Twenty years ago in Cincinnati items record local topics. The council for Norwood defeated efforts to block a natural gas ordinance entry by the Ohio Fuel Company. Mrs. Jacob L. Klee and Miss Elizabeth Alberti arrived in Germany. A Helzman & Co. receiver report notes only 1.33 dollars in the cash drawer. St Joseph's Church Newport marks its fiftieth anniversary. A Shrine band prank involves Herman Bellstedt disguised as a candidate. Cincinnati officials travel to Chicago for a reciprocal relations conference. Plans for Vine Street theater site progress slowly per James Kennessey. Weather notes show rain and cool temperatures.
Miss Marian Tierney, 22, of 8400 Glenway Avenue, lay in serious condition at General Hospital after what doctors believe was a suicide attempt by poisoning. Her brother in law John Mountel found her unconscious following a quarrel with her sweetheart.
About 40000 boys and girls joined the Schoolmates Club annual outing at Chester Park surpassing prior attendance records. The event hosted by the Big Store drew a large crowd despite rain. girls were admitted for the first time this year. The Linn Clark Business Men's Association plans an annual picnic at the park today with expectations of a heavy turnout.
Edith Price filed for divorce from Warren Price a Cincinnati Post Office clerk alleging he refused to bathe ate at the table and lived in a dirty condition. They married January 27 1923 in Cincinnati and have a 19 month old son. Stanley Claypoole deserted within a month after a May 15 1922 Newport Kentucky marriage. Virginia Claypoole charged in a divorce suit that Sydney Millen’s wife’s labor and prior generations humiliated him. Millen answered cross petition charging her with dolent.
After nearly sixteen years of marriage, Mrs Clara Sterckenreiter filed for divorce from William F Steckenreiter of 2918 Seioto Street in Domestic Relations Court. She charges he forced her to work by day and do heavy housework at night.
After waiving examination before Cremer Gregory, four women and three men linked to an alleged narcotic ring were bound over to the federal grand jury. Elizabeth Richards of 1421 Elm Street and Isabelle Wells of 709 Bauer Avenue had bonds set at $500 and $1,000 respectively. Harry Richards and James Wells, husbands of the women, appeared. two other women arrested in the anti narcotic drive were to appear today. Watson Id rs.ra, a older Black woman of 551 George Street, was arraigned on narcotics charges with a $500 bond and pleaded not guilty.
Judge Marx of the Superior Court refused to remove Charles H. Pease as receiver of the Land o Dance pavilion on East McMillan Street. Goldston had sought removal claiming mismanagement. Pease was appointed eleven days earlier after Crew alleged mismanagement. The judge noted the pavilion earned $150 daily in profit under Pease while cutting expenses by $100 daily.
Maggie Calhoun, a Negro woman of 514 George Street, was acquitted of robbing Cartwright, a Negro of 2114 Mer Alley, of $5.21 on February 4, 1925, after the arresting officers Hoffman and Donovan were absent serving sentences in Atlanta. Albert Weinstein led the County Prosecutor’s case accusing Calhoun of enticement and robbery.
Norwood voters chose incumbent Baker over Cox in a decisive mayoral primary. Police managed clashes between factions as supporters paraded past the Moose Building, while disputes over votes prompted officials to remove Judge Allcroft from precinct duties.
The docket lists John Henry a burglar and Levania Wilson charged with breaking into Walter Kincaid’s home on June 21. Charles Palmer alias Charles Fox accused of break in at 604 West Fourth Street on June 2 1925. James Woods indicted for larceny and receiving stolen goods. A theft of a $200 sewing machine from the A Western Company on June 25 1926 is noted along with a June 3 1926 robbery case.
A fragmented docket lists cases in Ohio and Kentucky including divorce and alimony actions such as Keee and J Oi v Frank Oliveritt No 196 362 and Edith rr v for Givonee No 196 364, plus debt and nuisance matters like Bra rie Supply Company versus William Bittman for 25 dollars and Kentucky Independent Oil Company against Rudolph Wilge for 626 dollars. Also noted are foreclosures of chattels and a public nuisance abatement action in the Finley district and a Virginia Warren Price case.
An unofficial Wyoming primary count shows Mayor John Mackay defeated for renomination on the Republican ticket by Frank S. Bonham. Mackay cites the black vote and local politicians who switched parties as factors, claiming a village leader even changed affiliation to ensure his defeat.
Republican Alexis Brown was renominated for mayor amid opposition from Fred L. Chonan Jr. An unofficial tabulation shows Brown leading by about thirty votes over Dhonau, with some precincts reporting tight or tied results. Elmwood Place and Lockland saw little interest as most candidates ran unopposed.
Primary elections across Ohio saw unusually low voter participation with several counties reporting as little as 8 percent of registered voters. The sole major issue, a Cleveland City Charter amendment ending proportional representation for City Council, appeared defeated in unofficial returns. Cincinnati held no primary and Toledo’s vote focused on municipal nominations amid calmer races. A scuffle erupted in Newcomers to when Marshal candidates J F Fisher and Marshal Twyman clashed over a contested letter.
Stanely Claypoole and Rosie Kaplan seek divorce and custody in cases No. 196,369 and 196,370. Louise B Howard sues Edwin Stevens for recovery of real estate and accounting in No. 196,87. Clara Steckenreiter sues William Steckenreiter for divorce custody and alimony No. 196,372. Clara Henderson sues William Henderson for divorce in No. 196,?2.
Chicago August 11 The wheat market fell sharply with long positions pressured as eastern houses dumped grain into the pit. Prices ended 3½ to 5 cents lower from the previous close. corn oats and rye also declined. September wheat at 1.60. corn around 1.06. oats 4 cents. rye 1.07.
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