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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1925

Page

2

Bond lumping on ballot endorsed for four roadands sewer projects

Acting City Solicitor Sandya Forchheimer says bond issues may be grouped by subject on the November ballot under Sub House Bill 75. Four groupings are street widening, street resurfacing and repairing, state board of health ordered sewers, and non ordered sewers. The city may issue one resolution per group and group two or more projects if policy allows. Copies were sent to the Mayor, Hornberger, Martin and others.

Sandya Forchheimer Frank 8. Krug Soliettor Forchheimer State Board of Health East Fifth Street Liberty Street Madison Road Forchheimer Carre Charles F. Hornberger Public Service C. E. Martin Council

City Considers Use Tax Funds For Madison Road Repair

An opinion by Andrew H. Foster says funds from the automobile and gasoline taxes may fund repair work on Madison road. Landon Forchheimer requested the ruling as city officials weigh classification. With only about $16,000 left and a projected $140,000 repair bill, the plan lacks immediate viability.

Madison Road Andrew H. Foster Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Public Affairs Landon Forchheimer Madison

Mayor Carrel Receives Protests on Bond Issue Ballot

The Central Vine Street Business Association delivered two resolutions to Mayor Carrel. One protests lumping bond issues on the November ballot. The other opposes any ordinance banning heavy vehicles on Vine and Race streets. Safety Director Tudor opposes heavy trucks on those streets. Resolutions head to the City Council.

Carrel Central Vine Street Business Association Vine Race Charles Tudor

Gasoline price cut in New England by Standard Oil

The Standard Oil Company of New York reduced tank wagon gasoline price by 2 cents a gallon in New England to 18 cents a gallon. The wholesale price in greater New York remains at 20 cents a gallon.

Associated Press New York Standard Oil Company of New England

Steck gains in Iowa Senate recount narrows Brookhart lead

With 53 cases tabulated in the Senate recount of paper ballots Daniel F. Steck the Democratic contestant has a net gain of 858 reducing the initial Brookhart lead to 527.

Steck Associated Press Aee Ee Senate Iowa Daniel F. Steck Brookhart

Dutch Anderson Fugitives Target Florida After Dual Slayings

George Dutch Anderson, linked with Gerald Chapman, is believed to slip police lines en route to Florida after a pair of murders in Muncie. Postal inspectors broadcast his many aliases and describe a 43 year old Swede who speaks several languages and favors upscale hotels.

Muncie Ind George Dutch) Anderson Gerald Chapman Delaware County Florida Everglades Charles Kilgore Anderson Big Turk Chapman Hance Charles Associated Press Chicago Ben Hance George Anderson William Anderson Edward Bauer Edward Brown Henry Schultz Fred L. Miranda R. Teller Iverdale Teller William Black George Brown George Patterson Peters Sweden

Detective Dutch threats target Columbus private eye

Columbus private detective William J. King reports two threats signed Dutch. The first note, postmarked Toledo, warned he was next after his role in aiding a Chapman gang arrest. The second letter, postmarked Cleveland, warned that newspaper publicity won’t help him.

Columbus George King Cleveland

Police Pursue Anderson Gang Tied to Cincinnati Robbery

Cincinnati police investigate whether three men who forced Harvey Wagoner to drive them from Anderson Indiana to Cincinnati are part of the George Dutch Anderson gang. Wagoner was robbed of 21 dollars and threatened with violence after the handoff near the city outskirts.

Cincinnati Anderson Associated Press Ind Harvey Wagoner George Dutch) Anderson Wagoner Richmond

Detective Chief Says No Official Word on Mystery Hero

John Seebohm, acting Chief of Detectives, reports no official communication about the coming hero of the three men. He notes police and detectives across the city have been on the lookout for Anderson since the murder at Muncie.

John Seebohm Anderson Muncie

Amundsen Plans New Pole Flight With Ellsworth

Oslo reports Captain Roald Amundsen, back from a failed North Pole attempt, plans a summer expedition from Spitzbergen over the pole toward Alaska with Lincoln Ellsworth backing. The reconnoitering flight aims to map Arctic regions between the pole and Alaska.

Amundsen Pole Associated Press Oslo Norway Aften-Posten Roald Amundsen North Pole Spitzbergen Arctic Alaska Lincoln Ellsworth

Radio Message From Bowdoin Reached Cincinnati Woman

Radio message from Commander Donald B. MacMillan aboard Bowdoin was received by a Cincinnati woman, signaling correspondence or contact with the Polar expedition ship during its voyage.

Bowdoin Cincinnati Donald B. MacMillan

Poison Fiend Working In Zoo

Toledo records a Zoo mystery as arsenic is found in the stomachs of two golden baboons and a black bear, all dead after healthy days. Dr. Reuben Hilty and ex-Chemist Kirchmaier confirm poisoning as authorities reopen a year of animal deaths at Walbridge Park Zoo.

Associated Press Toledo Walbridge Park Zoo Reuben Hilty Kirchmaier Toledo Zoological Society Hilty

Prince of Wales Arrives in Buenos Aires for Argentina Visit

The Prince of Wales arrived in Buenos Aires today, landing from the cruiser Curlew in the afternoon, to begin his official visit to Argentina.

Buenos Aires Presa Prince of Wales Argentina Curlew

River Traffic And River Stage At Cincinnati

The Ohio River at Cincinnati stood at 11.2 feet and was stationary at dusk. Vessels arriving included the Cincinnati from Louisville, Andes from Madison Indiana, Kate Adams from Pittsburgh, and Tom Greene from Charleston. Departures featured the Cincinnati to Louisville, Andes to Madison, Kate Adams to Pittsburgh, and Queen City heading to Louisville this morning. The Betsy Ann arrives from Pittsburgh at noon and leaves at 6 tonight, with Tom Greene heading to Pomeroy at 5 this evening.

Ohio River Cincinnati Louisville Andes Madison Ind Kate Adams Pittsburgh Tom Greene Charleston Queen City Betsy Ann Pomeroy M. Agave Pave Dam Seneeevereenees Ee Dem Parkersburg W. Va Pleasant Eseveee Portsmouth Cencinna Iné Evansville Aducaheesees Seregereneerseees Memphis Tenn Elena Roe Vicksburg Miss. Tees Beans Franklin Zanesville Ivanhoe Radford Narrows Hinton K'nawha Falls Reston Williamson Lagan Pikeville Nvi Tenn Ee Greeeeeseretees Keok Neb. Seegeee Little Rock

Greene Line Steamer Tom Greene Sails from Greene Line Wharfboat to Portsmouth and other ports

The Tom Greene steamer departs Tuesday August 18 at 9 p.m. from the Greene Line wharfboat for Portsmouth Ironton Ashland Cadettabars Huntington Gallipolis Pomeroy and intermediate points. Telephone Main 1457.

Tom Greene At & P.m Greene Line Portsmouth Ironton Ashland Cadettabars Huntington Gallipolis Pomeroy

Donahey Dies in Cleveland at 83 After Brief Illness

John C. Donahey father of Governor Donahey died at his son T. H. Donahey's Cleveland home after a short illness. He was 83 or eighty four, born in West Chester Tuscarawas County. Funeral planned in New Philadelphia Methodist Church with burial in family lot.

Cleveland John C. Donahey Donahey T. H. Donahey Columbus Rhoades West Chester Perry Township Tuscarawas County Catherine Titus Chaney William A. Cox New Philadelphia O.) Methodist Church J. H. Donahey The Cleveland Plain Dealer J. W. Donahey Chicago Tribune

Grocer Pfaff Dies After Pearl Street Auto Crash

Frank K. Pfaff a 60 year old grocer of Riverside Drive died at General Hospital from a fractured skull and other injuries after being struck by a car on Pearl Street near the Pennsylvania Station. Driver Dewey Neal 27 of New Richmond was arrested on reckless driving with possible manslaughter charges.

Pearl Street Frank K. Pfaff Riverside Drive General Hospital Hamilton County Dewey Neal New Richmond Riley Pfafft Reichert Pfaff Pennsylvania Neal Eastern Avenue Robert Walker Mayo Street J Thomas Roy Hicks Denman Street Paddock Road Reading Road Frank Heller Llewellyn Street Harrison Pike Harrison Heller R. E. Cash Asphalt Paving Company Spring Grove Avenue West Seventh Street Mary Ella Curtis Effring Scudder Joseph Williams West Sixth Street

Trio Sought After Reading Motorist Robbery

Cincinnati police seek three negro suspects in a Reading area robbery of Charles A. Dodson at Benson Street. The men in a touring car forced Dodson from his vehicle and fled with $200 after breaking the ignition and dumping the keys, near Oakley.

Cincinnati Adler Reading Charles A. Dodson Maple Drive Oakley Benson Street Dodson

Taxation debate frames depots versus money as tax base

Ohio officials at the Farm Bureau conference urge a 3 mill tax on deposits to broaden state revenue and curb tax evasion seen in 1924 figures. Secretary James A. Devine argues banks would collect the levy and pass costs to depositors, while Assistant Attorney General H H Griswold warns utilities fight tax collection across counties.

Columbus Ohio James A. Devine Ohio Building Association League Ohio Farm Bureau Association Devine Workers’ Conference Bills’ Temple Deving H. H. Griswold Griswold L. B Palmer Ohio Farm Bureau Federation

Man recounts gunfire and club attack at Pearl Street

James Gaff 38 of 418 East Pear Street told Police Sergeant Fricke two men fired two shots at him yesterday after noon at his Pearl Street address. He took the revolver from the assailant and warned him to quiet. While turned away the man struck him with a club and fled. Doctors reported bruises on Gaff’s head.

Cincinnati Burneton The of Education Board of Park R. J. Wachsler Union Street Indianapolis Charles Ketts Bush Street Covinyah Zeer Merthyr Gind Roach Lane Street Kenyon Avenue James Gaff East Pear Street General Hospital Gaff Fricke Pearl Street Bruisea

Pickpockets Rob Three On City Transit

Pickpockets obtained 179 dollars from three victims yesterday. Two victims were robbed while boarding Coney Island buses on Government square. John F. Ahrens 1626 Sycamore street missed his purse containing 13 dollars on a Glendale street car. Bus terminal victims were John Blake at Dennison Hotel robbed of 60 dollars and Charles Goodman of Falmouth Kentucky whose purse with 6 dollars in cash and valuable papers was taken.

Coney Island Government Square John F. Ahrens Sycamore Street Glendale Carthage Mitchell Avenues John Blake Dennison Hotel Charles Goodman Falmouth

Obituary of Mrs Lillian R Jansen 39

Mrs Lillian R Jansen wife of George M Janson special agent for Connecticut General Life Insurance Company died at Good Samaritan Hospital after an operation. Funeral services Thursday at 1611 Grantwood avenue with high mass at St Mark's Church and burial in Calvary Cemetery. She was active in St Ann's Altar Society and Oldenburg Academy alumnae. She is survived by her husband a son Leon her mother and four siblings.

Lillian R. Jansen George. M. Janson Connecticut General Life Insurance Company Good Samaritan Hospital Grantwood Avenue St. Mark's Church Calvary Cemetery Janson St. Ann's Oldenburg Academy Oldenburg Ind A. P. Rennéker Leon Janson Anna Renneker Rosemary Kunnen Etta Janson Alvin Renneker Leon Renneker D. Jacock Avenue Locust Street Spring Grove Hadley Osieb Langdes Kinney Avenue Sagnet Mackohnson McMillan and Pland Place Hunsche Fred Urlander Baltimore Avenue North Fairmount Spring Grove Cemetery Janso Lillian M Renneker George Anson Anana St. Vincent de Paul Morehead Margaret Henry Aeneny Gilbert Avenue Bass Orie Ings Duerr Bewife Arry H. Oyler Glenway Avenue Price Hill Rye K Funarel Wilson Margaret James Wileighty Moo Coney Caer Weeden

Nam Residence Wiesk and Nearby Addresses Listed

A long OCR fragment lists numerous names and street addresses across cities including Springfield Ohio Bellevue Kentucky and Indianapolis Indiana. The scattered lines mention residents like M Walker 1412 Ding Rd and Mary White 1020 Foraker Ave along with others at places such as 66 Bey Rd 1044 Baymiller St and 501 W Seventh St. The passage resembles an address directory or voter roll snippet with no clear single event or narrative.

Wiesk Palawi Eninaad Springfield M. Walker Ding M. Thersten Bellevue Fitien Russo Peete St Lincoln Mary Whitte Foraker Bey Arthur R. ‘Binder Charles Loechel Freeman Dora F Paul Holcer Reilly Minnie Thomas Dunlap Louis Kramer Groesbeck O. Nettle Thomas Nlap O. Four Liams W. Cha . Purvis Dorothy M. Screimer R John Krone Indianapole Ind Isleav M. M.conneahien. Jr Pana

Order of Der Harugari Elects Officers

The Deutscher Order Der Harugari holds a three day state convention at Odd Fellows Temple electing officers for the coming year. Toledo and Dayton members head the Grand Singer and Grand Treasurer roles with Portsmouth hosting several key posts. The session closes today with a zoo visit. about 600 out of town guests attended and Toledo will host next year.

Christ Werner Toledo Gross Barde Karl Orlemuende Dayton Karl Weidner Gross -Aufscher Johann Linck Portsmouth Gross Sekretaerin William Bussmann Gross Schatzmeister Verwaltungsraths John Hermann Julius Hoertel Katherine Stamm Judge Woeste Garrel Alexander Odd Fellows

Car Smashes Auto Killing Ohio Sheriff at Crossing

Albert Borraidaile 74, former Preble County sheriff, was injured when his car was struck by a Dayton and Western traction car at a crossing near New Hope. He died shortly after the collision, witnesses say the auto was demolished as the interurban struck it.

Associated Press Eaton Albert Borraidaile Preble County Dayton & Western Traction New Hope Borraidaile Richmond Pike

Weather summary for Ohio Indiana and surrounding states

Partly cloudy in Ohio and Indiana with Tuesday and Wednesday showers and warm temperatures. Tennessee fairs with possible afternoon storms, West Virginia cloudy trend after fair start. The accompanying table lists 24 hour temps from many cities with highs in the 70s to 90s and varying precipitation, comparing 1925 1924 1923 and normal values.

Ohio Kentucky Indiana Tennessee West Virginia Chicago Algal Oman Atlantic Ok Kannes City Nis Galveston Francisco Salad Az'ss San Pittsbu Diego Euisville The Fas Glee Nooh Cleas. Toma

Shipping arrivals and sailings listed for August

New York August 17 report shows arrivals Cedric from Liverpool and Juttgart from Bremen among others and numerous ships bound for Southampton Montevideo and Rio de Janeiro with noted departure times and ports of call for August. American ships from Buenos Aires Kingston and London also listed.

Cedric Liverpool Juttgart Bremen Innekahda London St. George Bermuda American Ion Buenos Aires Aracas San Juan Yoro Kingston Ponce Due—Anaguat Majestic Majestic, Fromampton, August 12. Orizaba, From Havana, August 14. Zacapa Puerto Barrios Martinique Orduna Hamburg Onigsine Anguet President Wilson Ponta Delgada Aquitania Southampton Maraval Trinidad Rio de Janeiro Santa Rosalia Montevideo St. Patrick Bahia Comayagua Puerto Cortez

Obituary notices list multiple funeral details and durations

A damaged OCR obituary page lists numerous funeral notices across several names. It includes dates in August 1925, residence addresses, and times for services at various churches and cemeteries, with interments at Spring Grove and other local sites.

Sanitary and Aesthetic Era Cim Cremation Co

Sanitary aesthetic era Cim Cremation Co listed at Central Bide 3098 with emphasis on cremation services in the era’s local offerings.

Cim. Cremation Co Central Bide

Busse & Borgmann Co Directors Named

The Busse and Borgmann Company at 1517 Freeman Avenue Three Chapels is listed with non secular charity. Directors include Vanega and others.

Busse & Borgmann Co Vanega Freeman Avenue Charzes

Prisoner Breaks Loose At Government Building In Louisville

Samuel H Batts 38 of 369 David Street Louisville and two companions charged with narcotic offenses broke from Deputy Marshal McHugh in the Government Building and fled down stairs before being recaptured. Batts had bond set at 5000 dollars with the others at 2500.

Samuel H. Batts David Street Louisville Government Batts Gregory McHugh E. L. White Federal Reserve Bank White George Stuckenberg Waverly Place Edwin H. Cain Race Street Batt

Missing Persons Telegrams Reach City Police

Police received two telegrams urging searches for people thought to be in the city. One from Gardena California claimed oil field worker Richard Gordon had died there and was a former Cincinnati resident. The other suggested Dorothy Goodridge 25 of East Cleveland may be in Cincinnati with Raymond Boltz 35 who left the city by car.

Gardena Cal Richard Gordon Cincinnati Dorothy Goodridge East Cleveland Raymond Boltz

Birth notices list families and newborns across city addresses

Births note numerous families welcoming boys and girls at addresses including 516 Tusculum 2946 Burlington Camp Washington 941 Sunset Linn Street 1108 Gilsey 8984 Hillside 2615 Jefferson 3641 Verdine 2010 Vine 325 Oregon 128 Center 2889 Massachusetts 1708 Lang 431 Berry Bellevue Clifton Elm 25 Beechwood Ft Mitchell 340 McGregor 1320 Grace 508 West Ward streets.

Burdsall Clarence Margaret Tusculum Becker George Hulda Burlington Place Camp Washington Brogan W. B Hazel Sunset Avenue Carpenter Albert and Lilling Linn Street Catanzaro Frank and Rose Gilsey Avenue Re and Marie Hillside Avenue Gir Gerdes Harry Lillian Jefferson Avenue Rosane Anna Verdin Ree Irl Holland Edward Ida May Vine Street Heines— Hyman Toby Cleveland Avenue Huff Walter and Mary Oregon Street nChad Minnie Center Street Kron Anthony Martha Massachusetts Avenue Ea Eet Georgia Sycamore Losacker Florence Lang Street Leverman August Ella Berryvenue Bellevue Matset Ad Cora Asi Clifton Avenue Mathrews- Charles Marie Clare Miller Berlin Myrtle Spring Grove Avenue Migchap Aoe Pearl York Street Neu Wilbur Mary Florence West McMicken Avenue Neimon—Hereld Reen State Avenue Deterser Lodema McGregor Avenue Sears Albert Beja David Street Jame Kathryn Dora Shira Mathies Elizabeth Classen Schott Walter Pad- Schweikert Paul Marguerite Crane Avenue Taba Franklin Erial Ulery M Mary Grace Whalen Robert Georgianna West Ward Bertha Potter

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