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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1925
Page
12
Ambiguous notes recount a call for a parley aimed at easing arms talks with the Soviet Union. The text mentions Moscow cooperation and urges border nations to back a measure before formal powers join.
The League of Nations disarmament council agreed to form a Preparatory Commission for a world disarmament conference. It will include about seventeen governments and invite nonmember states to submit viewpoints while the United States and Russia may be invited to participate.
President Coolidge will defer a decision on joining the League of Nations disarmament commission until he can study its text. He supports reasonable armament reduction and will consider membership once the commission’s structure and relation to the league are clear amid statutory limits on sending delegations.
Paris dispatch reports Boncour plans to press a French reduction plan in contrast with British ideas on university policy. The article notes possible clashes ahead as debate continues, with officials signaling cooperation and contention over proposed reforms.
Wocher Elastic Goods offer light weight comfortable hosiery and supports designed to apply firm even pressure. Products include knee caps anklets wristlets arch supports and abdominal supports made from fresh materials.
Rice Pittman 49 of Covington admitted in a formal confession that he killed Ace C. Coon 55 of Eubanks Kentucky on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad near the Quebec road trestle on November 24 and cleared two colored laborers of involvement. He stated the motive was robbery and named two men, then a third, as accomplices before retracting the others and taking full blame. He will be arraigned in Municipal Court.
France’s Paul Boncour seeks to shift Geneva talks toward a novel disarmament method focusing on mobilization potential rather than current forces. The plan weighs stocks of munitions, industrial capacity, population, and materials, arguing power depends on wartime mobilizability, not peacetime armies.
Irwin W. Krohn urged a $20 million appropriation to fund streets parks playgrounds and civil buildings over ten years. The City Planning Commission and Park Board called for voter education exhibits while Park Board sought $100000 for shelter houses and park improvements. Charles C. Rose urged $25000 private support for the new Municipal City Planning Department in 1926.
In Ottawa Ohio, a pet dog alerted Mrs. W. J. Schaefer and her two young children to a rear apartment fire at Continental. Firemen rescued the family, but the dog suffocated in the blaze.
At the William Mitchell court martial Admiral Pratt testifies the Navy’s Newport War College has a mixed record and that high command lacks Newport ties. He defends current aviation policy while opposing a unified air service. Commander Stapler describes a confidential memo about army bombing tests and Navy public information efforts.
Frank Kinch former County Commissioner is found not guilty of soliciting a 500 dollar bribe from road contractor Howard S Coulter. Kinch wept as spectators praised the verdict while judge warned against demonstrations. Carr was convicted and sentenced to two years. Kinch claimed the payment was a campaign contribution.
A special train with hundreds of investment bankers from Cincinnati Cleveland Detroit and Toledo departed for St Petersburg Florida for the Investment Bankers Association of America annual convention. Cincinnati delegates hosted upstate guests with a Queen City Club buffet lunch featuring noted local participants.
Max Leben 65 a retired cigar maker of 2325 Roll Avenue Cumminsville shot himself yesterday morning. Family members found the body and said he was despondent due to ill health. Coroner Handley ruled death as self inflicted during a personal crisis. Dr Swartsel reported the incident to the Coroner's office.
A judge sentenced G. D. McDonald to one to ten years in the Ohio Penitentiary for operating another’s car without consent. The vehicle, owned by Cc. C. Corey of Hamilton, was taken from Fifth and Race streets on October 1. McDonald claimed the owner relinquished rights to him and was arrested in Jacksonville, Florida a month later.
A jury in Judge Struble's Criminal Court acquitted John Holliday of stealing eleven cases of pre Prohibition whisky from the Block home. The case relied on testimony from a man arrested for liquor possession who claimed Holliday gave him whisky bearing the Eastborne Brand label. Block testified the whisky was in his home before Prohibition. Weinstein resigns from County Prosecutor’s Office effective Jan 1 1926 due to private practice demands. Mrs. Nettie Ewald awarded 750 for injuries in a street car collision. the verdict cleared Cincinnati Traction Co but held American Railway Express Co liable for the truck collision.
A list of civil cases filed in Common Pleas Court No 198061 to 198085 includes divorces and custody actions such as Emil Walsith vs Evelyn Walsith and Ruth Robinson vs John S Robinson, and numerous bond and monetary claims with parties like The Pure Oil Company and Union Gas and Electric Company filed for amounts ranging up to $50 000.
The U S Court of Appeals refused a rehearing for Congressman John W Langley of Pikeville Ky in the Volstead act conspiracy case. Langley received a two year sentence in the Atlanta penitentiary and may seek Supreme Court review with a stay sought within days. He faces three months before asking the high court for review.
Frank Speyer, 55, of 4423 Main Avenue Norwood was arrested November 10 by federal prohibition officers for transporting liquor and waived examination before United States Commissioner Gregory. He was bound over to the Federal Grand Jury under George W Andrew of Lawrenceville Illinois. Andrew sought damages of 25 926 from Rich ter Transfer Company of Cincinnati but a jury awarded Speyer 1500 for injuries from a collision caused by a truck owned by the company.
Edward B. Sandmann and Kathryn Sandmann filed schedules showing total liabilities of 17360.91 with 133.33 secured and assets of 1980.38. individual schedules claim no liabilities or assets. Referee Greve appointed trustees William R. Benham for Albert A Siebler bond 3000 James Dickes bond 1000 and C2 B. Terry bond 12000 yesterday.
The U.S. Court of Appeals yesterday affirmed Judge Hick enlooper’s ruling denying Dalton M Redman’s writ of habeas corpus and his release from Hamilton County Jail. Redman had been jailed for contempt for not returning $125 owed to William Lloyd, receiver, tied to a dissolved partnership with H A Lloyd. Attorneys admitted to practice before the court included Brum baugh Jacobson Marshall Harlan of Dayton and Parvin of Greenville Tenn.
Federal officers arrested Mario Segalin an assistant cameraman and motion picture extra amid a scheme selling Hollywood fame. He advertised in Europe promising roles in exchange for translations and fees. Letters and photos from Italy Austria and Germany were found in his room.
Street Railway Company reports rising business a month after taking over operations. November revenue passengers averaged 238 438 per day, up from October 229 848, helped by lower fares and new management. Transit officials discuss new Sixth Street berthing zone and downtown bus terminals with Safety Director Tudor.
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