The Commercial Tribune December 17 1925 Issue
The Commercial Tribune published in Cleveland Ohio announces paper details, pricing and distribution points in New York City including Schultz's News Stand and Grand Central Station. It notes Associated Press membership and prize daily pricing for December 17 1925.
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Commercial Tribune Publishing Company
Commercial Squaré
Broadway
Cificimiéx
Ohio
Harry W. Brown
New York City
Schultz
Sixth Avenue
F Street
Forty-second Street
Grand Central Statibe
Hotaling
Times
Forty-third
Associated Press
Mead
Cincinnati Welcomes Its First City Manager Sherrill
Colonel Clarence O. Sherrill is introduced to Cincinnati in a large reception and radio audience. The City Manager pledges businesslike governance, civil service standards, and a calm transition with minimal staff disruption while avoiding political miracles.
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Quitk
Youths resist compulsory military training at University of New York
The University of New York faced protests over mandatory military drills with students citing pacifism and moral objections. Proponents argue the issue reflects broader social tensions as critics label resistance as cowardice, while advocates call for discipline and citizenship training.
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University of New York
United States
Propaganda and Pan Americanism in American Policy
The piece argues Bolshevik and European efforts threaten pan American unity and the Monroe Doctrine. It critiques U S indifference to Latin America, calling for closer, friendlier ties and mutual understanding to prevent divisions and safeguard hemispheric security.
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Western Hemisphere
South America
Americas
United States
Central and
Gerald Chapman says World Court is a good thing
Convicted murderer Gerald Chapman expresses belief that the World Court serves a beneficial role. He may have heard that Clarence Darrow dismissed it as a tribunal unable to enforce its rulings.
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Gerald Chapman
World Court
Clarence Darrow
State commission removes origin of human species from textbooks
Texans face a textbook revision as the State Commission eliminates all references to the origin of the human species, altering science education nationwide.
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Texans
State Commission
Near East Is Right America Near For Aid Says Editor
The writer argues that America remains the primary nation urged to respond to hunger atrocities and disputes. Syria is cited as the latest example of the near region needing attention and appeal.
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Near East
America
Syria
Grandpa Mellie Dunham Prefers Morey Music Among Old Tunes
The article notes that among the old-time tunes played by Grandpa Mellie Dunham he appears as partial to Morey Music as any of the rest of the people.
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Mellie Dunham
Morey
More Truth Than Poetry and Other Riddles
A collection of brief verse pieces and quips on crime labor politics and social norms. The burglar moral contrasts honest toil hard nights and self pity while short satirical lines note France credit for cocktails Hoover era economics and women education in a witty column style.
Wife of Rich New Yorker Foe Melancholia Fitted Home Cure
The New York wife of a prominent man suffered over a year with acute melancholia. The husband staged elaborate ruses to lift her mood, including a luxury liner voyage ending with a dramatic homecoming. She was welcomed with flowers, theater, and celebrity telegrams, then returned to normal life. The piece also notes cafes offering Hawaiian waitresses and other urban curiosities.
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New York
Europe
Fifty Years Ago in Cincinnati Highlights and Harbors Local News
Miss Julia Gould returned from Italy to give a benefit concert at Pike's Opera House with assistance from Mrs. Appleton George Newhall and Mr Bowen. An Echmond Street church program featured Nettie Gordon Clara Berkstein Henry Wilke and Henry Harvey. Alderman John A Dicks disputed a license cost with U S Marshal Halliday paying 38 dollars in costs, Dicks paying 16 after doubt about the rest. The Commercial recounts 1872 pork corner suits against Cincinnati merchants totaling 7300 dollars. Texas land frauds prompt critique of gift lots with a 40 cent capital recording penalty.
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Julia Gould
Italy
Pike's Opera House
Appleton
George Newhall
Bowen
New Port
Echmond
8Street Christian Church
Nettie Gordon
Clara Berkstein
Henry Wilke
Heniy Harvey
Cincinnati
John Finn
Patrick Fletcher
Edward F. Ring
United States District Court
Texas
Austin
Twenty Years Ago in Cincinnati Highlights Banquet and Rulings
Warren J. Lynch hosted by two hundred businessmen at the St Nicholas Hotel after advancement by the New York Central System. M E stigalia praised the Big Four while E O McCormick served as toastmaster. Plans floated for palatial barges to showcase industries on the Ohio River. Washington issues limited whisky shipments to dry areas to prevent deception. Attorneys Bates and Mayer questioned the legality of Squire Mackelfresh presiding in Cincinnati. A notice limited Hiram Moulison’s jurisdiction to Millcreek Township.
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Warren J. Lynch
New York Central Railroad
St. Nicholas Hotel
M. Estigalia
Big Four
E. 0. McCormick
Bates and
Mayer
Squire Mackelfresh
Cincinnati
Hiram Moulison
Millcreek
Ticket scalper Kessinger found guilty in police court
P C Kessinger once raided by railroad and city detectives was found guilty in Police Court for illegally possessing tickets for sale and was heavily fined.
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P. C. Kessinger
Central Avenue
Drinking Water From Rivers and Hidden Dangers
Distinguishing scientists report to the French Academy of Medicine shows river water passing through cities gains bacteria-killing properties. Experiments on Lyons Grenoble and Havre waters reveal reduced typhoid bacteria after city passage, but uncertainties remain about safety for municipal supply and the mystery of the responsible elements. Tomorrow topic is vaccination against typhoid fever.
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French Academy of Medicine
Lyons
Grenoble
Havre
France
Rhone
Iseré
Saone
Seine
The
King Feature Synd., Inc
Contagious Diseases Disable City Children, Health Report
Cincinnati health officials report contagious diseases as the main cause of disability among 143 crippled children examined by Health Department physicians. Of 191 on the list, 148 were examined, uncovering infantile paralysis 41 cases, other infections 22, accidents 17, birth injuries 13, congenital issues 11, bone tuberculosis 7, and 32 unknowns.
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Health Department
Cincinnati
William H. Peters
Peters
County Juvenile Court
Officers' Association Hosts Sherrill at Luncheon
The Reserve Officers' Association of Cincinnati hosted Colonel C. O. Sherrill City Manager elect at a Business Men's Club luncheon. Colonel Joseph Viner spoke on the League of Nations sub committee decision about the Turkey British Iraq boundary. Sherrill declined membership in the Organized Reserves after his army resignation on January 1.
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Reserve Officers’ Association of
Cincinnati
C. O. Sherrill
Business Men's Club
League of Nations
Turkey
Iraq
Joseph Viner
329Th Infantry
Sherrill
L. S. Ryan
Organized Reserves of
Dr Cadman to Address Cincinnati Church Dinner
The Rev. S. Parkes Cadman of Brooklyn arrives from Dayton and Columbus to speak at a Cincinnati dinner honoring him. Hosted by the local Federation of Churches, the event features brief greetings from leaders of various religious bodies and Cadman’s talk on a better understanding between all Americans. Cecil H. Gamble presides. Open to the public.
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Parkes Cadman
D.D
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Dayton
Columbus
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Gibson
Local Federation of Churches
Dr. Cadman
Cecil H. Gamble
Woman's Department
Typewriter Firms Merge in Major $12 Million Deal
Syracuse based Corona Typewriter Company and L. C. Smith Typewriter Company of Syracuse finalize a $12,000,000 merger in Groton and Syracuse, forming a single entity.
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Associated Press
Syracuse
N. Y
Corona Typewriter Company, Inc
Groton, N. Y
L. C. Smith Typewriter Company
Blossom Time and Screen Nights At Local Theaters
Shubert Theater opens Blossom Time on Sunday with Wednesday Christmas matinees and Saturday shows. Olympic features Bathing Beauties with rain effects and a cast including Hunt Bates and Biron. Walnut presents The Splendid Road with Anna Q Nilsson and Lionel Barrymore amid gold rush drama and rising action.
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Shubert
Shubert Theater
Rube” Bernstein
Columbia
Herrnstein
Jack Hunt
Clyde Bates
Max Stamm
Ethel Bailery
Keith
Dorgey Biron
Aaton and Kelley
Walnut
Walnut Theater
Anna Q. Nilsson
Lionel Barrymore
Robert Frazer
Gold Country
Gladys Brockwell
Pauline Garon
Edwards Davis
Roy Laidlaw
George Bancroft
Marceline Day
Grand Ed Wynn to star in The Grab Bag at Grand Opera House
Grand Ed Wynn known as The Perfect Fool headlines New Year week at the Grand Opera House beginning Sunday December 21. He appears with the original New York Globe Theater cast and beauty chorus in his musical revue The Grab Bag. Wynn wrote the book music and lyrics and the cast includes Eva Shirley Doree Leslie Fern Rogers Ormonde Sisters Warner R Gault Aileen Hamilton La Grohs Shaw and Lee among others including the Eight Volga Boys.
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Ed Wynn
Grand Opera House
Chicago
New York Globe Theater
New York
Boston
Peeane
Mr. Wynn
Eva Shirley
Doree Leslie
Fern Rogers
Ormonde Sisters
Warner R. Gault
Aileen Hamilton
the la Grohs
Shaw and Lee
Barlard Bell
Joseph Schrode
Edward Fields
Polly With a Past at Cox Theater Next Week
National Players present Polly With a Past at the Cox Theater with a matinee Sunday. Gladys Hurlbut stars in the title role, re creating a housemaid who imagines a lurid past to seek excitement as a series of romances unfold. Don Burroughs leads the male cast alongside Ina Claire alumni and Richard Irving in a broad company.
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Cox
Polly
National Players
Cox Theater
Ina Claire
Gladys Hurlbut
Don Burroughs
Richard Irving
William C. Phelpes
Lewis Welch
Maurice Franklin
Thomas Pawley
Alice Baker
Edith Gresham
Laura Lovett
B F Keiths Christmas Bill Debuts Long Tack Sam and More
B F Keiths returns December 20 with Long Tack Sam and troupe in a color filled oriental act. Glenn Tryon stars in Flaming Flappers. Claire Vincent offers Etchings From Life with Candice Her voice and acts from Cervo Moro Dudley and Four Dancing Lords. Pathe News and Topics of the Day shown.
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B. F. Keith
Long Tack Sam
Glenn Tryon
Claire Vincent
Cérvo
Moro
Hsteve Dudley
Janet Adair
Murray and
Maddox
Bert Melrose
Pathe News
Palace-A Christmas vaudeville bill at Palace Theater
Palace Theater prepares a Christmas week program led by Dance Visions of 1925 with Maris Chaney and Edward Fox as stars. Supporting acts include Lulu Winters Mary Jane Wright Patsy Brooks Catherine White and John Swor Carlie Lee and George Lovett presenting a skit and musical numbers in a lively variety show.
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Palace
Palace Theater
Maris Chaney
Edward Fox
Lulu Winters
Mary Jane Wright
Patsy Brooks
Catherine White
John Swor
Swor
Carlie Lee
George Lovett
Deere Girls
Empress Burlesque “Hollywood Scandals” at Empress Theater
Empress Theater headlines Mutual burlesque show Sunday with Minnie Har rison Mitty Déevere Itty Phillips Goldie Mantell Fred Reéné George Hart and Art Brooks leading a strong cast. A large chorus in couture costumes plus scenic and electrical production will appear. Matinees daily and the San Francisco event continues for another week.
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Empress Theater
Minnie “Bud” Harrison
Comediennes
Mitty Déevere
Itty Phillips
Goldie Mantell
Fred Reéné
George Hart
Art Brooks
Teddy Menge
Lantz
Pony Express romance plays Lyric in celebrated revival
The Lyric Theatre opens Sunday with The Pony Express a James Cruze directed romance of frontier dwarfed by the Civil War era. Betty Compson Rica Cortez Ernest Torrence and Wallace Beery star in a tale of dispatches, frontier plots and romantic peril as Cortez's dashing hero leads a perilous overland message run.
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Ernest Torrence
Wallacé Betty
Cortez
Debonair Gambig
Dead Shot
Pony Express
California
Capitol Stages The Tower of Lies With Lon Chaney
Lon Chaney stars as an aging imagined emperor in The Tower of Lies a Metro picture opening a week at Capitol Theater Norma Shearer Keith and others co star in the Swedish drama about a peasant girl who travels to the city to save her land holdings and faces startling developments as years pass and the fiancé and father plan for her return
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Capitol
Tower of Lies
Metro
Lon Chaney
Norma Shearer
Capitol Theater
Chaney
Jan
Selma Lagelof
Portugallia
Keith
David Torrence
William Halties
Claire McDowell
Edward Connelly
Lord Jim and I Do Shine at Strand Week
Joseph Conrad's Lord Jim stars Percy Marmont as a social derelict who becomes head of a tropical trading post after deserting his ship. Harold Lloyd's I Do recreates a popular film. Supporting cast includes Shirley Mason Noah Beery Raymond Hatton and Joseph Dowling. Marmont seeks redemption while evading conspirators in the South Seas.
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Strand
Lord Jim
Joseph Conrad
Harold Lloyd
Strand Theater
Lloyd
Percy Marmont
South Seas
Shirley Mason
Noah Béery
Raymond Hatton
Joseph Dowling
Wildfire at Family Theater blends romance and racing
A Havana Oriental course backdrop frames the film Wildfire at the Family Theater. Aliee Pringle stars with Holmes Herbert Edna Murphy Edmund Breese Mary Thurman and Tom Blake in a Broadway adapted drama about a girl fighting to keep ownership of a horse in a $100000 sweepstakes while facing a staged defeat.
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Havana
Cuba
Family Theater
Aliee Pringle
Lilian Russell
Holmes Herbert
Edna Murphy
Edmund Breese
Mary Thurman
Tom Blake
Strict Rules For Near Beer Plants Established
Columbus Dec 16 Applicants for permits to manufacture near beer must post 25000 bond and swear to obey federal laws. Porterfield federal prohibition administrator said records and vehicle contents are subject to inspection. Establishments must have fences under six feet, open exits, visible platforms, no tunnels, no mash sales, and photos of exterior and interiors with street plans.
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Columbus
United States
E. L. Porterfield
Ofilo
Michigan
Washington
Porterfield
Senate passes Commercial Air Bill to govern aviation
The Senate approved a bill by Senator Bingham to implement the board's aviation findings. It authorizes an additional Assistant Secretary of Commerce to supervise commercial aviation, licenses pilots, regulates civil airplanes, and directs weather service, air routes, and radio beacon installations along traffic lanes under Lighthouse Service oversight. Minor amendments were made.
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Associated Press
Washington
R Board
Senate
Senator Bingham
Conn
Bingham
Lighthouse Service
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