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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1925

Page

11

Omaha readies for American Legion national convention

Omaha gears up for the October national convention with 100000 legionaires expected. City committees of 300 professionals plan a five day program featuring the largest parade, military demonstrations with 10000 troops and a smoke screen, and 250 brass bands with 750 drum corps. Decorations cost about 22000 for streets plus double for building decorations. States contribute displays and floats, including a nine foot diameter tree from Oregon and 71 floats from South Dakota. Hotel rooms, garages and restaurant contracts are secured to prevent overcharging.

New York World News Service Omaha Neb American Legionaires American Legion National Convention Legion Middle West Knights of Ak Florida Oregon Idaho South Dakota

Royal Exiles Likely to Be Kept from France

Paris reports little chance the 1886 exile law will be revoked. Duke of Orléans pleads sorrow at forty years in exile and condemns amnesty for common offenders crossing the frontier. Though admired, Duke Philippe refuses abdication, creating a political dilemma for the government amid royalist strength concerns.

Associated Press Paris France Duke of Orleans Duke Philippe

King Alfonso Chats With Workman On A Light

In Paris a tall elegantly dressed man on a Bordeaux streetcar failed to light his cigarette and accepted a light from a fellow passenger. The pair discuss the high cost of living, with the stranger revealing he has no business and an inherited house. The Crie de Paris identifies the man as Alfonso the thirteenth, King of Spain.

Paris Crie de Paris Bordeaux Alfonso, XIII Spain

Covington Survey Aims At Ohio River Barge Line

Covington Industrial Club assists Inland Waterways Corp in a traffic survey for possible federal barge service on the Ohio River. W M Jacoby of Pittsburgh leads the survey under Brigadier General Ashburn, with Carl B Wachs promoting the plan to manufacturers. The effort seeks to measure water shipping extent and envisions reality by 1929 after canalization.

Covington Interstate Commerce Commission Carl B. Wachs The Industrial Club Ohio River

Newport Bride Detained After Writ Orders Return of Daughter

Liston Tunget of Chicago obtained a writ from County Judge Buten ordering Mrs. Nettie Doering of 636 Saratoga Street Newport to produce her daughter Ethel May Tanget 17. The couple allegedly wed in Chicago on July 6 but the mother prevented the daughter from returning after a Newport visit. The girl disappeared Friday night. Doering denied knowledge. The writ led to a room at Third and Monmouth streets where the bride was found. An agreement lets the girl stay with her mother until Monday to choose whether to return to Chicago or remain.

Liston Tunget Chicago Buten Nettie Doering Saratoga Street Newport Ethel May Tanget Doering Third Monmouth Streets

Car Crash Injures James Trowbridge At Covington Intersection

James Trowbridge, driving at Rogers Street and Madison Avenue, was cut on the left hand when a wheel came off and his car overturned. He told police he swerved to avoid a truck. He was treated at St Elizabeth Hospital and released to go home.

Rogers Street Madison Avenue James Trowbridge Maryland Avenue Covington St. Elizabeth Hospital

Gloom clubs attract mournful clubs and graveyard trips

London reports new clubs for gloomy people alluring the bright young set. Some groups plan graveyard excursions and funeral colored meeting rooms while recalling historic societies for liars and tightfisted peers. The unusual trend ties mood to social clubs and shared misfortune.

London England

Local Residents Named in Florence and Covington Area

Name Residence listing shows individuals including Harvey Wale Wakter Florence Ky Ethe Marksberry Florence Ky Henry Brockmeyer Cincinnati Katie Siemamtel Cincinnati Raymond C Rumer Jamestown O Bernice Heath Washington D D H Herman Pemberton Covington Della Lambert Covington Sherman Martin Ludlow Ky Florence Engel Cincinnati Herman Schallich Elsie Hortsman.

Harvey Wale Wakter Florence Ethe P. Marksberry Henry Brockmeyer Cincinnati Katie Siemamtel Raymond C. Rumer Jamestown Bernice Heath Washington D. H cCovington Della Lambert Covington Sherman Martin Ludlow Florence Engel Herman Schallich Elsie Hortsman

Packards Face Absolute Divorce in Kenton Court

Mrs. Ann Packard seeks an absolute divorce from Leonard Packard of Toledo Ohio and restoration of her maiden name Georgia Hardin. The couple married in Newport October 3 and cohabited until November 4 amid abandonment and cruelty allegations.

Kenton Circuit Court Ann. Packard Teekentey Leonard Packard Toledo Georgia Hardin Newport Praia

Opened Kentucky Branch of Cincinnati Automobile Club

The Kentucky branch of the Cincinnati Automobile Club opens at the Hohmeister Hotel Newport as part of a statewide club expansion. Directors include Otto H Berger and Dr Ches ter W Dorsey with local officials from Bellevue Ft Thomas and Alexandria. Plans cover sign posting road service touring and Helead road work for Campbell County.

Kentucky Cincinnati Automobile Club Hohmeister Hotel Monmouth Street Newport D. C. KeMer Otto H. Berger Chester W. Dorsey Bellevue George J. Herold H. H. Meyers William C. Sanders Ft. Thomas Paul L. Schupp Charles H. Youtsey Alexandria Harry G. Buecker Lelia Boone Campbell County H. J. Pfiester Automobile Club Frank Switalski

Wife of Covington Policeman Accuses Woman of Harboring Husband

In police court Mrs. Mary Eggemeier testified that Mrs. Louise Rice harbored her husband for over five years. Neighbors supported seeing Eggemeier at Rice’s home. Rice disappeared with a man and woman after a late Thursday night car ride. Judge Klette held the case for submission as witnesses corroborated the allegations.

Covington Mary Eggemeier West Third Street Richard Eggemeier Louise Rice West Second Street Rice

Negro to Face Charges Under Narcotic Act in Covington

Simmie Saxon of New York Chicago and Hamilton indicted by the Federal Grand Jury for violating the Harrison narcotic law. Saxon brought from Chicago to Covington to face trial. Sid Maynard indicted with Saxon for operating an opium den on East Sixth Street. Maynard sentenced to two years at Atlanta and brought to identify Saxon. bond fixed at 5000 dollars. in default Saxon jailed. slated for October term of the U S District Court.

Simmie Saxon New York Chicago Hamilton, CO Covington Saxon Sid Maynard East Sixth Street Maynard Atlanta Roetken United States District Court

Busses to Run to Dayton from Cincinnati and Bellevue

Regular bus service begins Monday between Cincinnati Bellevue and Dayton Ky with fourteen route via Fountain Square Tacoma Beach and crossing the L N Bridge. William Ritche Crescent Springs Ky secured city street permission and says service will scale to Cincinnati patronage with ten cent fares one way fifteen cent round trip.

Dayton Cincinnati Bellevue William Ritche Crescent Springs Newport Ritche Fountain Square Tacoma Beach Ohio L. & N. Bridge

Cleared of Safe Breaking Taken to Penitentiary

Nelson L. Covey arrested in Middletown on Thursday night. Police found silk in his car believed stolen and concluded he knew of Cincinnati safebreakings. He was sent to the Ohio Penitentiary to serve a six year nine month term. His wife and child were taken to Tippecanoe City to answer theft accomplice charges.

Errom Middletown Cincinnati Cleary Sweeney Ohio Penitentiary Nelson L. Covey Columbus Tippecanoe City

Counterfeit Twenty Dollar Bills Plague Midwest

Secret Service reports a flood of counterfeit twenty dollar gold certificates across the Midwest. Arrests span Rockford Illinois Kenosha Wisconsin Detroit and Chicago. The fakes show George Washington in portrait and carry plate No C 656 near Frank White’s name.

New York World News Service Chicago Mid- West Porter Secret Service Rockford Kenosha Wis Detroit George Washington Frank White Washington

Barthelmess Stars In Soul Fire At Liberty Today

Richard Barthelmess brings Soul Fire to the Liberty Theater for a three day run with Bessie Love as the South Sea dream girl. The Pacemakers finale, a news reel, and Liberty Ragamuffins with Operatic Jazz and a rent riot old-time number close the program.

Barthelmess Liberty Today Richard Barthelmess Liberty Theater Bessie Love H. C. Witwer the Pacemakers Liberty Ragamuffins

Case Continued in Police Court Over Impartial Trial Claim

Mrs Nettie Marshall of 524 Craig street faces disorderly conduct charges as she objects to Judge Klette saying he could not be impartial after representing the prosecuting witness. The judge postponed the case to Wednesday or an alternate judge may be appointed if Judge Manson remains away. The warrant and abuse allegations stem from Mrs Ella Lewis of the same address.

Nettie Marshall Craig Street Klette Eliette Manson Marshall Ella Lewis

Waes G Owens Dies In West

Chauncey G. Owens aged 71 formerly of Covington died Friday at his home in Lari more North Dakota. He left Covington over thirty five years ago and became a wheat farmer in Dakota. He retired years ago. The body arrives today in Covington for burial at Highland Cemetery tomorrow. He was a cousin of Fred and E C Sellers of Covington, members of the Sellers-Davis Company Cincinnati.

Cc. G. Owens West Chauncey G. Owens Covington Larimore N. D Dakota Allison & Rose Highland Cemetery Fred E. C. Sellers Sellers-Davis Company Cincinnatii

Newport Firemen Honored For Saving Knights Clubhouse

A letter of appreciation for Newport firemen was received yesterday for saving the Knights of Columbus clubhouse after a fire that also damaged the Collier chewing gum factory on Southgate Street. The letter was signed by Ward R. Zink and confirmed by Newport Council.

Newport Knights of Columbus Southgate Street Ward R. Zink Newport Council Aoe Yma Dayton Weere G. H. Parker Kentucky Acturial Bureau of Ovisville Parker Kintyman Cort Klein Seventh Avenue Judge Roeller Frank Ortlieb Klein Third Avenue Ortlieb Derrick Ray Haller Ft. Thomas Arthur Miller Eege P. Kelly Cincinnati Mil Siiy Et Ailty Hal Kittredge Mor Tenth Street Grand Avenue Fourth Street Central Avenu Charles Horan Warren Avenue Norwood Louis Joe Brown Horan Brown Hoff W. Q. Robinson Kansas City Katherine Escham Cold Spring Good Samaritan Hospital

Marriage Licenses Issued Across Multiple Ohio and Kentucky Cities

A list of marriage licenses shows couples from New Lexington O and Cincinnati Ohio and Kentucky cities including Newport Covington Dayton and Metama with names such as James Collorn Ethel Bersy Roy Lacort Marie Berns Blanche Gordon Walter Kenney Reva Stacey Nelson Woodward Pear Schroeder John Buscherd Margaret Causey Shandon Gordon Charlotte Schlan Simeon Sexton and Thelma Dancer. The licenses indicate cross state unions between Ohio Kentucky and Cincinnati and Dayton area residents.

James Collorn New Lexington Ethel Bersy Robert Murphy Cincinnati Irene Powell Mfp Newport Roy Lacort Marie Berns Covington Alexander Kaplan Blanche Gordon Walter L. Kenney Reva Stacey Secessees Nelson C. Woodward Metama, O Pear L. Schroeder Emer John Buscherd Dayton Margaret Causey Shandon Gordon Charlotte Schlan Simeon Sexton Thelma Dancer

Realty Transfers Report from Ft Thomas Newport Clifton

Property transfers detailed include Fred R Rauch to Lehigh Construction Co for a Ft Thomas lot. George C Sauer to George B Zeigler for a Newport lot valued with stamps at 3000. Rauch to Ft Thomas Development Co for a Ft Thomas lot stamp value 1000. Nicodin Avrim to Charles Steffler for a Clifton lot stamp value 7500. George B Zeigler to George C Sauex for a Newport lot stamp 5000. Louis Knost to Abraham Soffman for a Newport lot stamp 7000.

Fred R. Rauch Lehigh Construction Company Ft. Thomas George C. Sauer George B. Zeigler Newport Ft. Thomas Development Company Nicodin Avrim Charles Steffler Clifton George C. Sauex Louis Knost Abraham Soffman

Institute of Ohio State Association of Graduate Nurses Date Change

The annual meeting date was moved from the week of August 31 to the week of October 5. The gathering will be in Cleveland with Hotel Statler as headquarters, marking the first joint meeting of the educational public health and private duty sections.

Institute of Ohio State Association of Graduate Nurses Phoebe M. Kandel Cleveland Statler

Owner of burnt Cedar River village held on arson charge

MENNOMINEE Wis August 22 David E Crawford 49 of Marinette Wis owner of Cedar River Mich and 34000 acres surrounding it was arrested on arson charge in connection with the village fire June 6 destroying thirty buildings including post office sawmill and general store Insurance coverage totaled 138750 Crawford claimed total loss Proof of loss filed August 1 Preliminary hearing set for September 4

Associated Press Mennominee Wis David E. Crawford Marinette Cedar River Mich Crawford

Fortification of Pearl Harbor Base Urged by A E B Stephens

Rep A E B Stephens of Cincinnati urges the House Naval Affairs Committee to fund a 20 million dollar program to fortify Pearl Harbor Hawaii. The plan would add a sea wall enlarge the submarine base and build a large dry dock over a ten year period to make Hawaii nearly impregnable. The party toured Hawaii and other naval sites including Balboa Guantanamo and San Diego.

Oahu Hawaii Pearl Harbor Naval Affairs Committee House of Representatives A. E. B. Stephens Cincinnati Pacific Congress Stephens Henderson Panama Hilo San Diego Balboa Guantanamo Cuba Mr. Stephens J. B. McClintock Oklahoma R. O. Woodruff Michigan J. A. Magee Pennsylvania H. J. Crane Florida Frank Patterson New Jersey Philip Swing California John Miller Washington

Chapman exonerates Anderson in Hance murder case

Gerald Chapman rejected a link between George Anderson and the August 14 Muncie murder after being told Ben Hance and his wife were killed. He called Anderson incapable of the crime, noting their past ties and Anderson’s expected hostility to any act harming Chapman. Chapman, on death row for a New Britain officer's murder, awaits a State Supreme Court appeal.

Associated Press Hartford Conn Gerald Chapman Ben Hance Muncie Ind George Anderson Chapman Frederick J. Groehl New York Nathan O. Freedman Hance Charles Wolfe Hanece Eaton New Britain State Supreme Court

Goos Arrested for Moonshine Bottles After Bathhouse Visit

After visiting the bathhouse at 813 Mound Street, Lt Thiering and Policemen Ebbers and Schlotman arrested Joe Goos, 40, a robber. They found five one gallon jugs of moonshine under a hidden floorboard and charged him with possession of liquor.

Mound Street Thiering Ebbers Schlotman Joe Goos Goog

L MANSO Declared Candidate For Cedar City Police

Cedar City voters hear L MANSO as a police candidate for the upcoming primary on October 17. The note lists local political activity, court fines, and community group endorsements including Ada Conklin and the Kenton County League of Women Voters backing her for council in October.

Covington Eighth and Garrard Streets Webber Elvira Adams Falmouth Barnes Kenton County Red Cross Everett Wilhite Optimist Club Kenton County League of Women Voters Ada Conklin Anael Miss Conklin Democratic Women’s Club Old Kentucky of Moose Moose Temple Fifth and Madison Avenue L. Manso Police Cedar City

Covington Deaths Reported With Twenty One Fatalities

A weekly Covington health report lists twenty one deaths for the prior week. The mortality roster includes individuals such as Andrew Brooker aged 82 Martha Ghasbexer 82 Catherine 77 George Carroll 76 Ellen Ray 76 and several others with ages ranging from infancy to 82 years.

Covington James P. Riffe Andrew Brooker Martha Ghasbexer Catherine George Carroll Ellen Ray John McKay John Oe W. Knight Collins Moses Ay Inty May Kuhlman James Rieling Lovetts Dressmen William ‘Bempe Earl Reasonover

Belgian debt settlement questioned by Borah

Senator Borah of Idaho, head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, cablemed Senator Smoot of Utah that the Belgian debt settlement is widely criticized and cannot be defended if used as a precedent for funding other foreign obligations. Smoot replied that the Belgian agreement signed last Tuesday should not be seen as a precedent and that he can convince the committee it is the best settlement under Belgium's current condition.

Washington Borah Idaho Senate Foreign Relations Committee Smoot Utah Belgium

Play Sleuth and Help Nab Six Held in Theft

James T. Marsh of Norwood spotted two men steal his handbag from a car on Ninth and Race streets. He traced them to a house on West Central Parkway and, with police, recovered the torn bag. Marsh identified Robert Bradley and Henry Doener as the thieves. four others were charged with loitering.

James T. Marsh Ash Avenue Norwood Marsh Ninth of Race Streets West Central Parkway Hillgrove Hust Robert Bradley Henry Doener Main Street

Two Ministers Killed in Erie County Auto Collision

Ripley N Y Aug 22 Two Methodist Episcopal ministers were killed when their automobile was struck by a Buffalo and Lake Erie traction car four miles from here. The slain clergymen are the Rev H Lee Dunlacy of Cascade Methodist Episcopal Church Erie and the Rev James Macintosh of Methodist Episcopal Church of Westenville Pa

Associated Press Ripley, N.Y Methodist Episcopal Buffalo & Lake

Speeders Face Court as Jury Sees Heavy Docket

Three speeders were sent to one day in county jail by Judge Eyrich Jr. One truck driver bound over to the grand jury on manslaughter charges with $5,000 bond. Another motorist jailed twelve days for DUI. Sheridan and Shrader fined and had driving privileges suspended or revoked. Hess pleaded guilty to manslaughter tied to a fatal crash. Jordan jailed twelve days for DUI amid accusations of alcohol intoxication. Powell fined for speeding. Green Hamilton fined for reckless driving and lost driving rights.

Eyrich, Jr Lee Davis University of Cincinnati Milner Music Company McMillan Street Highland Avenue Guilfoyle Street John Lemmink Davis Charles Sheridan St. Martins,place Cheviot Samuel Shrader Laurel Street Sheridan Shrader Grause and McDermott Harrison Avenue Eggers Place Faber Avenue Spring Grove Avenue Marshall Avenue Bernard Street Russell Hess Lower River Road John Thomas Keys Crescent East Walnut Hills Thomas Madison Road Wold ‘Avenue Hess Union Reduction Company Thomas Jordan West Eighth Street Freeman Avenue Richmond Street Jordan James Pollard Purcell Avenue Mildred Gardiner General Hospital Jordon Richard Powell Lowell Avenue Eyrich Green M. Hamilton Silz and Corcoran Hamilton Shelby Scott Addyston Ninth and Harriet Streets

Fire destroys Birches hotel and lodges in Rangeley Maine

A major blaze in Rumford Maine leveled The Birches hotel and ten adjacent Rangeley Lake lodges. Fifty guests, many from New York Baltimore and Philadelphia, were housed elsewhere tonight as shelters were arranged.

Maine Associated Press Rumford Birches Rangeley Lake New York Baltimore Philadelphia

Lack of Charms Cited In Court Over Alimony Case

Mrs. Cora M Dorian testifies in New York Supreme Court that she is 49 and not comely to look at while asking Justice Walsh not to alter alimony. Justice Walsh orders the husband to continue support until he proves the adultery claim. Dr. John S Dorian of Brooklyn is the husband. alimony set at 45 dollars weekly.

New York World News Service New York Cora M. Wmorian Supreme Court Justice Walsh

American physician falls dead in London cabaret

Dr. Frank Swartzlander of New York collapsed and died at 2 a.m. during a West End restaurant show. He had a weak heart, had come to England two weeks earlier, and an inquest will be held.

John L. Balderston New York World News Service London West End Frank Swartzlander New York N. Y. World Press Pub. Co

Medical directories show Dr Frank Swartzlander in Pa not NY

New Yorkers are told medical directories do not list Dr Frank Swartzlander in New York but do list a Dr Frank Swartzlander in Doylestown Pennsylvania.

New York World News Service New York Frank Swartzlander Doylestown

Cutten and Wife Escape Injury in Auto Crash

Chicago date Aug 22 Arthur W Cutten a millionaire graft operator on the Chicago Board of Trade and his wife narrowly escaped serious injury in an automobile collision near Desplaines. The Cutten car struck a taxicab carrying Mrs Ransom Kennicott wife of Cook County Forest Preserve Chief Forester. Mrs Kennicott was cut and one eye injured when the cab toppled and was left on its side. Edward Lind driver of the Cutten car was arrested for reckless driving and speeding. Dan Meehan taxi driver was hurt seriously.

Chicago Arthur W. Cutten Chicago Board of Trade Desplaines Cutten Ransom Kennicott Cook County Kennicott Edward Lind Dan Meehan

Auto overturns near Middletown kills one in crash

Elijah Ross, 45, died when a car driven by Clay Ferguson left a pike and struck a telephone pole. Passengers W. C. Baker Clay Williams and Ferguson were injured in the early morning wreck after leaving the paper mills.

Middletown Elijah Ross Clay Ferguson Ross Ferguson W. C. Baker Clay Williams

Tragic double death in Ashtabula husband kills wife then himself

Despondent over illness and unemployment Simeon Gaier aged 42 shot and killed his wife Anna 28 today then killed himself. Their three children found the bodies. Coroner returned verdict of murder and death by own action.

Ashtabula Simeon Gaier Anna Gaier

Welders Fail to Fix Boiler Crack on Mackinac Ship

Providence August 22 Affidavits reveal welders could not repair a seven to eight inch crack in the Mackinac boiler before the August 18 trip that ended in boiler explosion and deaths. Foreman Edward Cassidy warned Chief Engineer John Grant the job was unsafe and water leaked through the crack.

Associated Press Providence R. I Mackinac Tenoran Heitzen Walter A. Parent Wholey John Grant Mace Edward Cassidy Grant Newport

Death toll in Mackinay disaster rises to forty seven

Michael J. Gilligan of Pawtucket dies in Newport Hospital, bringing the Mackinay steamer explosion death toll to 47. Two more patients at Newport Hospital, including eight year old Virginia Troeger of Attleboro, are not expected to survive. Police say Newport Harbor will be dragged next week to recover four missing bodies.

Newport R. IL Michael J. Gilligan Pawtucket Newport Hospital Mackinay Emily Troeger Attleboro Virginia Naval Hospital Little Hope Newport Harbor

French plan new tax to aid ship owners

Paris August 22 French shipping remains strong but the government seeks greater growth. A bill before the Chamber of Deputies would create a National Office of Maritime Credits offering loans to ship owners at no more than 3 percent interest. Funds would come from duties on landed goods and embarked passengers with rates varying by class and route to support French shipyards.

Associated Press Paris Chamber of Deputies Office of Maritime Credits Algeria

Planes Search for Airmen in Lake Michigan

Two army planes from Chanute Field Illinois joined the search for three Chicago flyers missing since July 27 after their plane was believed stranded on a submerged sandbar in Lake Michigan. The airmen Eugene Coutellier Morris Gathercoal and Earle Banker departed Chicago for Detroit and have not been heard from.

Chicago Chanute Field Rantoul Ill Lake Michigan Eugene Coutellier Morris Gathercoal Earle Banker Detroit

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