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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1925

Page

2

Three Cedar Trees Stolen From Burnet Woods

Park Commission reports to police that since last Monday three small cedar trees were stolen from Burnet Woods opposite the Good Samaritan Hospital. Also noted is a $45 dictionary taken from John C. Rogers’s office at 35 Blymyer Building 514 Main Street. A real estate broker’s suitcase of clothing was stolen from a Mercedes parked on Sycamore near Fifth after breaking a door glass.

Park Commissioners Burnet Woods Good Samaritan Hospital John C. Rogers Blymyer Building Main Street William Reehl Mercantile Library Sycamore Street Fifth Street

Two Suspects Charged in Railroad Bridge Robbery

Detective Chief Kirgan charged Emory Walker aged 27 of 536 West Sixth Street and Elijah Jefferson aged 38 of Sixth and Smith Streets with robbery after salesman John E. Odom identified them as the men who took his billfold on the Southern Railroad Bridge Monday night. Odom recovered the billfold at Sixth and Baymiller streets during arrest.

John E. Odom Erie Avenue Chief Kirgan Emory Walker West Sixth Street Elijah Jefferson Sixth Smith Streets Baymiller Streets Odom

Hundred to be Made Prophets in the Grotto

One hundred neophites are to cross the River Stix at the annual Oola Khan Grotto ceremony in Emery Auditorium. A Feast of Revels is planned, with Albert H. Apking as Monarch naming Harrison Crow Master of Revels. Dinner is to be served at 6 o'clock in the auditorium.

Oola Khan Grotto Emery Auditorium Albert H. Apking Harrison Crow Frank Bailey William Dallman Albert Dieters Claude Sittason John Hoover Jacob Muellman John Stuhlfa

Nominations for Police Organization Board Held at City Hall

Annual nomination of candidates for the Policemen's Protective Association board took place in the Municipal Court room at City Hall. Five directors will be chosen at the December 22 election. nominees include Lieutenants August Keidel John Seebohm Frank McNeal and Charles Wolsefer, Sergeants Clarence Conners and Henry Brueggemann, Detective John Tebbe and several patrolmen.

Policemen's Protective Association August Keidel John Seebohm Frank McNeal Charles Wolsefer Clarence Conners Henry Brueggemann John Tebbe C.O. Clark Fred Orth Harry Beckroegge Louis

University of Cincinnati Forms General Engineers Club

Students in six year general engineering courses at the University of Cincinnati organize a General Engineers' Club led by Prof. R. C. Gowdy. Officers are P. W. Crane president W. J. Lange vice president and R. D. Landon secretary and treasurer. Meetings set in the Physics Library about twice monthly.

U. C. Engineers University of Cincinnati General Engineers R. C. Gowdy P. W. Crane W. J. Lange R. D. Landon

Two Plays Picked for UC Mummers Show Aria da Capo and Page the Doctor

The University of Cincinnati Mummers, directed by Frank Byer, will present Aria da Capo and Page the Doctor tomorrow in McMicken Auditorium. Cast includes John Rose, Sophie Moore, Doroth Gillespie, Donald Beddoe, P Eli Phillips, Charles Meitus, Selma Isher, Maurice Jacobs, Howard Fabing, Edward Nottern, Inez Vollrath, Ruth Thorp and Malcom Ames.

Aria da Capo Page University of Cincinnati Frank Byer McMicken Auditorium John Rose Sophie Moore Doroth Gillespie Donald Beddoe P. Elihillips Charles Meitus Selma Isher Maurice Jacobs

Cincinnati Teachers to Attend Ohio Association Meeting

Public school teachers of Cincinnati will participate in the Ohio State Teachers Association semi annual meeting in Columbus from December 28 to 30. Featured on the program are Miss Frieda Reinhart Miss Laura Hibbard Ray F Kane C H Porter Dr W H Burton C J Brooks and Edward D Roberts.

Cincinnati Ohio State Teachers’ Association Columbus Frieda Reinhart Laura Hibbard Ray F. Kane C. H. Porter W. H. Burton Edward, D. Roberts

Lecture on The Light That Fails Not at Avondale Synagogue

Rabbi Louis Fein berg will deliver the Chanuccah lecture tomorrow evening at 8 15 at the Avondale Jewish Synagogue Rockdale avenue near Reading road. Cantor Solomon Brown stein will lead the music. This is the first night of Chanucciah.

Avondale Rockdale Avenue Reading Road Louis Feinberg Solomon Brownstein

Cincinnati Automobile Club approves 260 new memberships

The Cincinnati Automobile Club Board approved 260 new memberships after Frank Switalski reported at the Grand Hotel. Plans announce a silver jubilee on March 28, and a safety guard program in schools continues with 23 rules and four written accident-prevention instances required for the safety badge. 1926 license tags go on sale today at the Temple Bar Building with taxation lists and ownership proofs needed for pre April 1 1925 purchases.

Cincinnati Automobile Club Frank Switalski Grand Hotel Joseph R. Gardner Joseph D. Englebert Temple Bar

Ohio State raid inquiry ordered amid Horton controversy

The Ohio State University faced a raid inquiry into student drinking as Mr Horton faced dismissal actions. Acting President George W Rightmire said Horton will be relieved from duty with his classes pending legal hearing while university officials stress high moral probity and prompt action if guilt is proven. Horton denied communism and claimed he wrote only for the Liberator and the Nation, accusing reporters of harassment.

Horton Ohio State University George W. Rightmire Joseph V. Denney Department of English Board of Trustees Universit the Liberator the Nation

Youth Accused of Larceny and Burglary in Local Case

Matthew Passafiume, 19, of 1216 Linn Street, faces charges after detectives say he sat in a reportedly stolen car at Clark and Linn. Detective Joseph Schaefer nabbed him with two citizens’ aid as Passafiume allegedly fled. Passafiume is booked on suspicion with warrants for grand larceny and burglary. The car is claimed stolen from Oliver Street and Central Avenue, with Indiana tags swapped from those owned by Harry Levinson of 429 Betts Street.

Maththew Passafiume Linn Street Joseph Schaefer Clark and Linn Street Passafiume Schaefer Passaflume Oliver Street Central Avenue Harry Levinson Betts Street Indiana Levinson

Three Held After Tire Theft Attempt In New Richmond

Victor J. Novis awoke to tampering with his car and seized one thief while two fled. Marshal Harry Ireton joined the pursuit leading to arrest of Joe Ryles and J. B. Williams in Cincinnati. A third suspect, I. B. Turner, was later identified in New Richmond.

Marshal Harry Ireton New Richmond Victor J. Novis Novis Ireton Nevis Joe Ryles Second Street Broadway Cincinnati J. B. Williams Mr. Novis Second Ludlow Streets

Police Chief Warns Against Early Vehicle Tags

Chief William Copelaw warned officers to cite drivers using 1926 tags before January 1, noting a state law forbids their use. The instruction targeted autoists, urging compliance with the new tag dates.

William Copelaw

Painter Alfred Christen Takes Poison at Home

Alfred Christen a 48 year old painter of 4329 Homer Street took poison yesterday afternoon at his residence. Police took him to General Hospital where doctors reported his condition last night as not serious.

Alfred Christen Homer Street General Hospital

Ohio House Salutes Death of Colonel Fred Blankner

Flags at the State House were ordered to half staff for Col. Fred Blankner 89 longtime Sergeant-at-Arms of the Ohio House who died at his home of cerebral hemorrhage.

Associated Press Columbus State House Fred Blankner Ohio House of Representatives

Missing three tracked by police across city

Relatives report Orval Johnson age 22 missing from 127 Green Street since Sunday. He left in shirt sleeves and did not intend to go far. A Columbus letter warns Mrs. Mabel Womeldorf in distress since August 4 disappearance. Clyde Smith says the grandmother died and mother is ill. Guy Stevenson formerly of 4116 Hamilton Avenue is sought from Lebanon Ohio where his mother is dying. last heard a month ago at the Hamilton address.

Orval Johnson Green Street Columbus Mabel Womeldorf Clyde Smith Copelaw Guy Stevenson Hamilton Avenue Lebanon Stevenson

Births listed for numerous area families in city column

A long notice lists multiple birth announcements with couples and addresses across the city. Names include Ackerman Nellie and Philip a girl. Barricklow and Florence a boy. Edwards John and Martha a boy. Galli Angelo and Guiseppina a boy. Janszen Edward and Lillian a girl. Meade Jerry and Nancy a girl. Newf Charles and Loretta three boys. Porter Fred and Lillian a boy. and several others with street addresses for the births.

Ackerman Philip Nellie Warsaw Avenue Barricklow Florence North Street Aet Carolyn Sheehan Bear—Arley Helen Broadway Copius Dan Effie West Meken Avenue Corin Edward Sycamore Street Carney Lawrence Lillian Boudinot Avenue Doran Richard Katherine Broad- Edwards John Martha East Avenue Goforth Henry Clara East Third Street Carr Selby Walter Westwood Aie Mildred Gest Weiss—Frick and Bessle Hardwattses and Theresa Hilwitme Louise Bevis Aveeae

To Cure a Cold in One Day Ad for Bromo Quinine Tablets

Cure your cold with the original Bromo Quinine remedy labeled safe and proven. The ad promotes a single day cure and features the box signed by E W Grove priced 80c.

E. W. Grove

Weather Summary for Four States and Regions

The forecast calls for generally fair weather Thursday and Friday across Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia with little temperature change. Indiana expects mostly fair skies Thursday turning to increasing clouds Friday with slightly warmer conditions in the northern area. Regional temperature readings and forecasts are listed for Omaha Denver New Orleans Phoenix Pittsburgh and other cities, noting highs in the 60s and 70s and lows in the 20s to 40s with minimal precipitation. The December 9 1925 weather record at 9 pm local meridian time compares high and low temperatures and precipitation with normals and wind data.

Ohio Kentucky Tennessee West Virginia Indiana Euss Omaha el Denver N. Orleans Eel Phoenix Pitteb Ieee Ee Pitry Fran Fren Bm Ait San Diego Nashville Siena Ad Marie The Pas

Threat to kill ex Shah of Persia over debt

Ahmed Riza former Shah of Persia living at the Hotel Majestic in Paris has been threatened with death unless he repays a $2,000 loan to his uncle. Paris police seek the uncle to steer collection away from violence.

Persia Alfred M. Murray New York World News Service Paris Ahmed Riza Hotel Majestic N Y

Notable events at Indiana convention and local crime notes

JOSEPH J. CASTELLINI president of the Brotherhood National Bank speaks at the Indiana Agricultural Society convention in Indianapolis at the Claypool Hotel. Prof Otto C von Schlichten of Cincinnati University lectures on Oil as a factor in world economics. Province M Pogue, Ohio Bar Association leader, recovering after recent surgery. A pocketbook theft near Government Square and a separate purse loss on Fifth and Vine streets reported. Alfred King Brodbeck of Cincinnati Gym discusses physical education at Mt Lookout Business Men's Club. officers to be installed.

Joseph J. Castellini Brotherhood National Bank Cpee Indiana Articultural Society Claypool Indianapolis Otto C. von Schlichten Sealogy University of Cincinnati Cloeck University Province M. Pogue Ohio State Bar Association Food Samaritan Hospital de Mertes Crowell Avenue Newhire Force Yesterthis Governaed Square Clements Middendorf Steiner Street Fifth Vine Streets Alfred “King” Brodbeck Cincinnati Gymnasium Mt. Lookout

Problem of longevity discussed by Chandler

Dr. Frank W. Chandler of the University of Cincinnati discussed the longevity question on a University radio lecture tying the topic to Capek’s Makropolis Case. He warned that the present social system is built on short spans of life and that lasting greatness often dies with lesser beings.

Frank W. Chandler College of Liberal Arts University of Cincinnati WSAI New York City Makropolis Karel Capek Czecho-Slovakia Dean Chandler

River traffic and schedules amid Ohio River flood

Last night the Ohio River at Cincinnati stood at 20 feet 4 inches. Barges from Louisville and Charleston arrived and departed at several hours, including the Chris Greene and John W. Hubbard. A barge from Ironton equipped with a derrick unloaded cargo, while ships planned movements for today and tonight.

Ohio River Cincinnati Kentucky Louisville Chris Greene Charleston John W. Hubbard Tree Arlin Strom Ironton Arge

Scottish Rite Lodge Notices and Funeral Details

A Scottish Rite special meeting of the Ohio Consistory is announced for Thursday evening at 7 80 for work in relief and fellowship. Brethren are asked to attend the funeral of Henry A Weeks at the Scottish Rite Cathedral Thursday at 2 80 with public viewing from 1 to 2 30 p.m. George T Welsh, T P M.

Ohio Bee J. Howard F. WM. Harte Brethren of the Rite Henry A. Weeks Ninth and Plum Streets George T. Welsh T.P WM. Harte

Obituaries and funeral notices from a 1925 Cincinnati paper

Multiple obituaries and funeral notices listed for December 1925. Christian H. Dinkelacker dies at 60 at 6268 Cary Avenue College, services at home. Elizabeth C. Fink nee Schefl er dies in Clifton with Requiem at St. William’s. William Taylor Irwin, unnoted funeral. Margaret J. Mason wife of George J. Mason funeral at Mt Auburn Baptist Church. other brief notices and arrangements across Cincinnati area.

Dicbersch Ottelia Tues- Ag Tony Dinkelacker Christian H Louise Dinkelacker Fink Elizabeth C Schefler Frank M. Fink Clyn N. Y Paul Hen Clifton Ludlow Avenue Whitfield St. William's Price Hill St. Joseph Mausoleum Irwin—William Taylor Brookline Avenue Clifton H Kohnky Brier Pee Cake Avenue Margret J. Mason George J. Mt Maton Mt. Auburn Baptist Church Henry Portsmouth Ry A Paines

Local funeral firm advertises free booklet and chapels

Aesthetic La Modern Cin remation Co offers a free booklet. Central Building office at 619 emation nion shows Milwaukee address. The Busse Borgmann Co Funeral Directors operates three chapels at 1517 Freeman Avenue offering nonsectarian services with no charges.

la Modern Cin Remation Co Emation Nion Central Busse & Borgmann Co Freeman Avenue

Limitations define a meaningful life says Dean Chandler

Dean Chandler closes with a plea to accept human limits. He argues that extending life to 300 years would not improve the soul or value of life, asserting a life well lived within bounds is preferable to mere longevity.

Dean Chandler

Rotary 10 Hear Shank at Linton Meeting

Lew Shank the mayor of Indianapolis will be principal speaker at the Rotary Club meeting in Linton today. His topic is Have We a Crime Wave in the United States.

Rotary Shank Lew” Shank Indianapolis Rotary Club Linton United States

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