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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1925
Page
10
An advertisement lists storage packing hulling and shipping by The Security Storage Co. of Wabn. It also promotes auto clock and speedometer repair services through Official service by the Waltham Watch Co and Auto Equipment Service at 731 B. McMillan.
In Washington the Mitchell court martial heard six witnesses as closing stages approach. Prosecution and defense expect a verdict by the War Department reviewers before Christmas. Key issues include how evidence is treated in mitigation or defense and whether witnesses will be called after prosecution rests.
In Overton mine No 2 near Birmingham fifty three miners died in a gas explosion. Rescue efforts continued as two bodies remained, with officials noting 43 Black and 7 White victims. The Alabama Fuel and Iron Company plans recovery and mine restart within four days under Red Cross support.
Michael J. Enright of Campbell was formally charged with first degree murder in connection with the death of Timothy Shay on the Campbell farm. Enright was to be arraigned the following day. Timothy Shay was also a laborer on the same farm. Richard E. Enright, Police Commissioner of New York, is referenced as brother.
Coroner rules death a gunshot wound inflicted by wife Florence Lucas in Covington. Carl J. Lucas, 32, of 1030 Madison avenue, was shot Thursday afternoon at his wife’s home on 12 East Thirteenth Street. Florence Lucas held in Covington Jail. case moved to Kenton County Court with preliminary trial set for December 18. Police recover about 350 dollars worth of diamonds pawned in Cincinnati. Possible bond release discussed.
Depositions were taken in the case of Richard McGraw and three other taxpayers against Covington and O F Moore Company over the city well project at Covington Water Works plant. The suit seeks return of 13000 dollars and annulment of the contract on grounds of illegality. Testimony from City Auditor Griffin Murphy and Commissioner Theodore Kluempex was heard. EK Stricklett represents plaintiffs. The Commissioners assert payments were proper.
In Kenton Circuit Court Frank Trenkamp former Covington police sergeant sues the Cincinnati Newport and Covington Railway Co seeking $15,000 for injuries from a June 27 1924 fall at Dixie Terminal. The trial began with jury selection. Also Luck Hoskinds sues William J Hoskinds as administrator over $600 Liberty bonds note for estate possession.
Kentucky Court of Appeals dismissed J. B. Armstrong's 25000 damages claim against Summe and Ratterman Covington dairymen. The court ruled the employer not liable under the child labor law when a 13 year old worker was injured and killed after falling from a milk truck on Madison pike December 23 1923. Evidence showed the boy was hired by the truck driver without the firm's knowledge.
A three judge panel will hear Cumberland Pipe Co. of Winchester Ky. seek a permanent injunction to stop the Kentucky State Tax Commission and F E Daugherty from raising its franchise valuation above 478000, the prior year basis. The suit was filed April 29 and a temporary injunction was granted by Judge Cochran. George Mary Louise and Anna Amelia Weiglein wills probated. estate to sister Mary Josephine Weiglein. Executor John Weiglein named. John McAtee charged with whisky transport, released on 500 bond to await December 23 trial. Ernest Kearns funeral set for 9:30 at Schiffer Co. Bodne County oldest resident Addison Robbins buried. survived by daughter Mrs John Bachelor. Govington Council UCT rally tonight at Knights of Columbus Hall.
Walter S. Miller of Monroe Michigan and Florence Marris of Ludlow Kentucky are listed as obtaining marriage licenses. The brief notice records their names and residences for the marriage filing.
Providence R I December 11 1918 John Picano Cranston a fellow veteran settles dispute over Arthur Frazier death in France. Frazier of Company B Twenty eighth Infantry First Division was killed October 5 1918 on the Meuse Argonne front. Picano says Lopez claim unfounded and provides no new information from Nebraska dispatch.
Miss Catherine Eicher and Miss Gladys Brooker witnessed a grocery hold up at the Keturah and Isabella street store. A young thief robbed the register of $35 while aiming a revolver at clerk Paul Smith. Another bandit outside warned the women to stay inside as the robbers escaped in a car.
Mrs. Mary Morantz files for divorce from David Morantz in Campbell Circuit Court alleging desertion after their 1920 Montreal marriage. She also seeks restoration of her maiden name Mary Fine.
Yesterday two cars collided at Eleventh and York in Newport. Walter Cox of 1552 Eastern Avenue Covington injured. other driver fled. Cox could not identify the suspect. Bolden charged with cutting with intent to kill in separate case. Garrett involved in disorderly conduct dismissed. Masterson trial continued for burglary at Miss Vera Cullen's Newport home.
Transfers shown include Nathan Greenwell to Third Street Dayton Kentucky lot for 2500 stamps, Joseph W Mertes to Benjamin Pelzer by Campbells County Master Commissioner, Highlands subdivision Fort Thomas stamps 6000, Ida B Kirkwood to Joseph M Back Dayton Kentucky lot 4000, John B Hatfield to Lawrence Tobe Retreat Street Bellevue Kentucky lot 3500, Homer Duty to George Lyne Third Street Dayton Kentucky lot 1500.
A fragmented notice lists Nam Residence with Louis smatfield and Edith Bolt of Carthage Ohio, along with Ray C Karch and Sarah A McFadden of New Madison Indiana, suggesting a local residency registry or property notice with multiple names and towns.
Manuel Biskind, real estate man and former Superior avenue jeweler, sentenced by Federal Judge Paul Jones to seven months in the Dayton workhouse and fined 7600 for failing to file an income tax return for 1923. He was given until Monday to settle affairs before transfer to Dayton.
Local Cincinnati WSAI WLW and WKRC air child stories concerts organ and news reviews later. Philadelphia WFI Oc tave Club Chorus WGBS New York Westfield Elk's Band. Philadelphia WIP Eastern State Penitentiary concert Chicago WLS Joe Brens Minstrel Show Silent Tonight lists many stations and programs.
Radio listings from multiple Chicago stations show a crowded evening lineup. Programs include organ recitals, orchestras, jazz jamborees, dance music, a theater review, and various matinees and late night segments featuring bands and vocal ensembles.
A fragmented list outlines 5:30 and 6:30 P.M. broadcasts across stations in Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Cleveland and more. Concerts talks studios and plays appear with times ranging from early evening to late night including orchestras vocal programs and a stage play The Deceiving Widow is noted for Philadelphia.
Seven year old Paul Duttle was hit while running between two parked cars on Monmouth between Eighth and Ninth streets. Driver W R Hobbs of Silver Grove said he did not see the child until after impact. He was taken to Speer's Hospital with likely internal injuries and no hope of recovery. Grandmother Mrs Lucy McIntyre identified him. parents live on Alexander Pike in Bellevue.
Two youths ages 15 and 17 confessed before Judge Buten in Campbell County Court to stealing car accessories and selling them to a fence in Newport. They described stripping tires and other parts at a garage, with payments ranging from one to five dollars per item. A search warrant followed a police chase after their Tuesday arrest.
Cincinnati Board of Education invites sealed proposals by December 21 1925 for all materials and work to construct Western Hills High School at Bridgetown Pike and Ferguson Road. Separate bids for 19 building branches with 30 percent guaranty. plans available with a $25 deposit.
Cincinnati Ohio invites sealed bids until 12 noon January 4 1926 for heating and ventilating work at Western Hills High School Bridgetown Pike Ferguson Road. Specifications include boilers stokers air washers temperature regulation vacuum cleaning pipe covering and insulation. Bids must show all parties involved and be secured by a 30 percent guaranty. Plans available at 511 West Court Street with refundable $25 check. Board of Education. W Handman.
Stockholders are notified of a meeting at 907 Mercantile Library Building 414 Walnut Street on December 21 1925 at 2 o'clock p.m. to consider reorganizing under General Code to permit issuance of non par stock exchange for par value shares and to elect directors. By P T Rooch President and Clara K Buse Secretary Cincinnati Ohio.
The notice from a Nati Ohio project calls for bids on a combined and sanitary sewer and interceptor for Western Hills High. Bids must exceed $500 with a $25 plan fee refundable upon receipt of plans and specifications. deadline is noon on Monday.
The Board of Rapid Transit Commissioners of Cincinnati Ohio invites sealed offers by January 8 1926 for purchase of a triangular parcel in Hamilton County described with bound lines and references to Parcel Nos 4659 4660 and Court of Common Pleas case details. Bids must include a $100 earnest money and may be rejected at the Board’s discretion.
Norwood Ohio boards invites sealed bids for six hundred school desks and related equipment for the new Norwood View School. Bids marked on the envelope and accompanied by a 5 percent bond must be delivered by December 14 1923. The board may reject any bid and will open bids at 7 pm on December 14 1925.
Notice states Leo Shotwell number 53791 confined at Ohio Penitentiary has been recommended to the Ohio Board of Clemency by the Warden and Chaplain for a parole hearing after February 2 1926. Includes unrelated debtor disclaimer by H Braam Colerainy address.
New and used office and store fixtures offered by Chas. Polinsky at 31 West Pearl. Restaurant outfits including steam tables coffee urns counters tables chairs dishes ranges available from Economy Supply Co at 126 East Pearl. Stoves ranges of all kinds also listed by Economy Supply Co. at 126 East Pearl.
Cincinnati Morris Plan Bank advertises loans at legal rates on salary assignments or chattel security. The ad lists locations at 117 E Sixth St and 809 Edwards, with a contact number and other branch details.
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