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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1925

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3

Libel suit planned by Sapiro against Hetty Ford in Dearborn Independent case

Aaron Sapiro, counsel for several cooperative farmers, mailed a $1,000,000 libel demand to Hetty Ford. He alleges her Dearborn Independent articles linked him with a Jewish conspiracy and seeks a retraction within Michigan law before filing suit in Detroit after 30 days. The notice lists E. G. Seibold, W. Cameron, and The Dearborn Motor Company among others and cites August 30, 1924 material.

Chicago Aaron Sapiro Farmers’ Cooperative Hetty Ford Ford Sapiro Michigan Washington Detroit Dearborn Independent Julius Rosenw Otto Kahn Berbard Barueh Ert A D. Lasker E. Myer, Jr Amerian Agriculture America Artticle Republic United States Russia American Farm Bureau Federation Mr. Sapiro Califona J. W. Coverdale Grain Marketing Company

United States Shoe Company bought Louisville plant after merger

Testimony by John G Holters, president of the combine, details the 1923 purchase of the F K Resor Shoe plant in Louisville for 93000 dollars eight days after five firms formed United States Shoe Company. He describes financing, asset valuation, goodwill, and plans to sue Duttenhofer for overvalued inventory while defending the merger’s profits and his own compensation.

U.S. Shoe Company Louisville Combine United States Shoe Company The Sale John G.rs Holters Herman W. Santen Millsbrae Avenue F. Kx. Resor Shoe Company James O’donnell Albert Cash Santon Krohn - Fechheimer Wise Duttennhofer Scheiffele Holters Company Mr. O'Donnell Board of Trade Duttenhofer Company

Nothing to Say Editor Declines Comment in Sapiro Libel Suit

Detroit January 8 editor W J Cameron of the Dearborn Independent said he had nothing to say when presented with Aaron Sapiro statements about libel suits against The Independent Henry Ford and Ford associates. He predicted that all interested parties would share this stance.

Dearborn Independent Associated Press Detroit Mich W. J.cameron Aaron Sapiro The Independent Henry Ford Ford Enterprises

Blames Smith tax law for poverty in Ohio cities

A. Dyer, legislative agent for the State Grange and Farm Bureau Federation, told the Ohio League of Municipalities that the Smith 1 percent tax law, enacted in 1911, was designed to force cities and school districts into debt to create a money market, and that its rigid limits compel borrowing.

Lumbus A. Dyer State Grange and Farm Bureau Federation Ohigo League of Municipalities

Federal agents seize 700 half-barrels of beer in Buffalo

Federal agents seized seven hundred half-barrels of beer today in a Buffalo warehouse. The beer bore marks showing it was shipped from Pennsylvania, and the seizure follows an investigation into illicit consignments.

Buffalo N. Y Pennsylvania

Auto Show Details To Be Revealed At Banquet Tonight

The annual auto dealers pre show banquet convenes at the Business Men's Club tonight to outline the 1925 Auto Show opening Saturday at Music Hall. J W Tarbill presides as plans cover an orange grove, spring apple orchard, Crosley Studio broadcast, and large electric sign. W B Burrus will speak on sales profits and fundamentals.

Automobile Dealers Business Men's Club Music Hall Hamilton Kenton Campbell Counties Dealers’ Association J. W. Tarbill Cincinnati Gram WLW Crosley Fred L. Smith W.B. Burrus

Ohio Legislature Convenes Brief Session Before Monday Adjournment

In Ohio the House met for a perfunctory session receiving two bills and adjourned until Monday morning Senate adjourned until Monday State officials accepted Governor Donahey's invitation to be sworn in with him before a joint session Robert A Taft House majority leader and Vernon M Riegel state director of education conferred on legislation for schools relief the day’s events.

House Ing. Senate Donahey Robert A. Taft Vernon M. Riegel

Covington Burglar Outfit Found After Wrecked Car

Five Cleveland men escaped through a bridge railing after a wreck near Walton Kentucky. Police complain Kentucky lacks a burglar tools law. Two men, Ralph Green and Brandon Lovell, were seriously injured and hospitalized. The other three, Warren Green Orville Green and London Heritage, were jailed in Walton.

Cleveland Walton Kluemper Kentucky St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Covington Ralph Green Brandon Lovell O.green Lovell Thomas Percival Boone County Warren Green Orville Green London Heritage Knoxville

Execution of Kolchak and Pepeliayev in Siberia Memoried

The memoirs of Sergius Tschoudnovsky recount how Admiral Kolchak and General Pepeliayev were executed by firing squad in Irkutsk on February 7, 1920. Firing squads shot them after a hurried decision as Red forces advanced. their bodies were thrown into the Angara River and never recovered.

Moscow Kolchak Pepeliayev Siberia Irkutsk Sergius Tschoudnovsky Kapval Pepebayev Revolutionary’ Commission Tschoudnovsky Central Executive Committee

Canary Singers to Be Placed in Trees at Auto Show

A singing canary will inhabit every orange and apple tree in Music Hall during the Auto Show to evoke spring and summer. J W Tarbill, president of the Automobile Dealers Association, arranged for canaries to be placed in wicker cages in each tree with daily feeding and watering and constant temperature to safeguard them.

J. W. Tarbill Automobile Dealers’ Association

Auto Show Visitors Victims in Kidnaping

John Thomason and his son George, citrus growers from Dade City Florida, were robbed and kidnapped while sightseeing near Wade Street and Central Avenue. Five armed men in a large touring car beat them, stole 110 from the elder man, and forced them from their vehicle. Two youths witnessed the incident and provided the suspects names to police as they searched for four or five men with prior records. The rented touring car was abandoned and Thomason’s car was left missing.

Wade Street Central Avenue John Thomason George Thomason Dade City Fla Newland Thomason

Eugene B Sayers Dies Suddenly at 68 in Covington

Eugene B Sayers 68 former councilman died suddenly yesterday morning from apoplexy while seated at his Fayette Apartments Covington home at Fourth and Garrard streets. He was linked with United States Motor Truck Company and known in business circles. Survived by son Warner Sayers Cincinnati businessman and daughter Mrs FE Whittaker of Cynthiana Ky. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.

Eugene B. Sayers Fayette Apartments Fourth and Garrard Streets Covington Sayers United States Motor Truck Company First Presbyterian Church Warner Sayers Cincinnati FE. Whittaker Cynthiana, Ky

Funeral for Policeman Ben F Law Held Today

The funeral for Ben F Law, shot by two robbers over a week ago, took place at Emanuel Baptist Church at Twentieth and Geenup streets with a Golden Rule Lodge of Masons in charge. He is survived by his widow Mary and four children. Burial followed at Highland Cemetery. A fund to aid the family began with a donation from Foltz Grocery Company, where he was trying to intervene when shot.

Ben F Law Immanuel Baptist Church Twentieth Geenup Streets Golden Rule Lodge of Masons Mary Law Highland Cemetery Foltz Grocery Company

Senator R C Simmons Marries Alma Lawton in Secret Ceremony

Friends of Senator Robert C Simmons were surprised to learn of his marriage yesterday to Alma Lawton of Cincinnati. They left for Hot Springs Virginia. Hind, a close friend, sought the hotel name to send congratulations. Simmons is a Kenton County Bar Association leader and eight year Kentucky Senate veteran.

R. C. Simmons Alma Lawton Robert C. Simmons Cincinnati Hot Springs W. N. Hind Simmons Kenton County Bar Association Kentucky Senate

Kenton Circuit Court Divorces Custody and Damages

Mrs Alfreda Hampton sues for divorce from Morris J Hampton at 35 Linden avenue alimony custody of their child and return of a $100 diamond ring from her rents John A Hoelscher seeks $464 from Fred and Henrietta C Hoffer on a promissory note Mrs Louise Harney obtains divorce from Kendall Harney on cruelty and custody Mary Jones files $2500 damages suit against Jacob Rauch over a Dixie Highway collision O C Jones sues Rauch for $350 damages to his car.

Kenton Circuit Court Alfreda Hampton Morris J. Hampton Linden Avenue John A. Hoelscher Fred Henrietta C. Hoffer Louise Harney Lee Street

Meek named administratrix after fatal bridge crash

Mrs Louise A Meek of 218 Sterritt avenue is appointed administratrix of the estate of her husband Dr J Risk Meek who was killed in an automobile crash on the suspension bridge. The Mothers Club on Seventh District School will meet at 2 30 this afternoon at the school in Rosedale and members are urged to attend. James Dailey 50 1557 Maryland avenue was sentenced to ten days in jail for disorderly conduct by Judge Manson in Police Court. General services for George Grapevine 66 will be held at 2 this afternoon from 61 Montclair street Ludlow. He is survived by three daughters Daisy Holt Bessie Reale and Mary Ash burial in Highland Cemetery.

Covington Louise A. Meek Sterritt Avenue J. Risk Meek Mothers’ Club Ieventh Rosedale James Dailey Maryland Avenue Manson Yesto Fe Neral George Grapevine Montclair Street Ludlow Daisy Holt Bessie Reale Mary Ash Highland Cemetery

Covington Plans Purchase of Emergency Police Car

Covington city commissioners meet to appropriate funds for a new emergency automobile for the Police Department. The current patrol car has logged over 80,000 miles in three years and is deemed unsuitable for continued service.

Covington

Man­son Wins Commission In Reserve Force

Judge Lewis L. Manson of Covington Police Court received a commission in the Judge Advocate General's Department of the Reserve Corps yesterday, with dispatches from Washington confirming the appointment.

Manson Judge Advocate General’s Department of the Reserve Corps Lewis L. Manson Covington West Thirtyfourth Street Washington

Horse Shipper John Miller Dies in Lexington

John Miller, 70, a renowned horse shipper who specialized in trotting and thoroughbred race horses, died at a Lexington hospital after a brief illness. He had shipped horses in Lexington for more than forty years.

Lexington John Miller

Train kills three children in Bethlehem

Three children Roderick 10 John 12 and Mildred 8 Belgrash were killed and two others seriously injured when a wagon carrying them to school was struck by a Lehigh Valley passenger train in Bethlehem Pennsylvania on January 27.

Bethlehem Roderick John Mildred Ludwig Belgrash

Newport Dubs Accused Dance Hall Sheik

Fred S. Becker of Northside Cincinnati charged with a attack on Miss Marie Koehler nineteen, daughter of Gus Koehler of Newport, on trial in Campbell Circuit Court. Koehler testified Becker, who called himself a ballroom sheik, refused to marry after she trusted him. She said he changed his appearance in court. Prosecutor asked if he was a ballroom sheik. she answered yes. They had visited Cincinnati dance halls and separated August 15 1918 after five years living together. She was restored to her maiden name Gaylord. Velma Plunkett sued Robert Plunkett for divorce yesterday, citing cruelty. They married January 11, 1921, have one child. seeks divorce alimony and custody. Marriage licenses listed for John Waites Amanda Ohio Emma Steward Amanda Ohio Edward Conrad Hamilton Ohio Sallie Asher Hamilton Ohio.

Combine O'Donnell Holters W. E. Hutton Fred S. Becker Northside Cincinnati Marie Koehler Gus Koehler Saartoga Street Newport Campbell Circuit Court Miss Koehler Becker Diskin Incinnati Gaylord Velma Plunket Robert Plunkett

Organization Day Set For Tenth Regiment March Third

Colonel Dana Y T Merrill at Ft. Thomas Ky announces March 3 as Organization Day to mark the 1855 permanent organization of the Tenth United States Infantry. The regiment has served in the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Indian uprisings in New Mexico, Spanish American War, San Francisco earthquake relief, and World War I. Currently the First and Second Battalions are at Ft. Thomas and the Third at Ft. Hayes Columbus Ohio. An anniversary program is planned.

Dana Y T. Merrill Tenth United States Infantry Ft. Thomas Tenth Infantry New Mexico San Juan Hill San Francisco Ft. Hayes Columbus Panama Merrill

Sergeant Given Citation For Bravery At Ft. Thomas

Sergeant James Collins of the Tenth Infantry at Ft. Thomas Kentucky received a War Department citation for bravery after rushing to aid Captain Charles H Sears who was severely burned when a phosphorus bomb exploded in the supply room last April. Collins, 42, born in St Louis and with twenty years in the army, aided by tearing off Sears clothing while himself sustaining burns. Sears remains under treatment at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington.

ARMY James Collins Tenth Infantry Ft. Thomas War Department Collins Charles H. Sears St. Louis Sears Joseph Gohn Walter Reed Hospital Washington

Landmark to Be Razed for Oil Filling Station

A Newport landmark, a one story building at Fifth and Monmouth streets, owned by Harry C. Spinks, is being razed to make way for an oil filling station. The structure, originally a single room, later expanded to two, has stood for nearly a century and served as a cigar store or confectionery. Demolition began yesterday with station construction to follow immediately.

Newport Fifth and Monmouth Streets Harry C. Spinks Monmouth Street Alexandria Pike

Chairman of campaign against vice resigns in Newport

J. M. Monson of 307 York Street, named chairman of a Newport committee to combat vice, announced his resignation due to other business pressures. He said he misunderstood the duties when he accepted leadership after the December 21 mass meeting at the First Baptist Church.

Campaign Against Vice J. M. Monson York Street Newport Monson First Baptist Church

Mahoney divorce granted in Campbell circuit court

Mrs Bertha Mahoney yesterday won a divorce from Patrick Mahoney whom she married in May 1900. The Campbell circuit court action ended with the decree absolving her from the marriage amidst the legal proceeding details.

Masons to Participate in Hagedorn Funeral

Funeral services for William E. Hagedorn aged 59 of Newport will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at C A Smith Sons chapel. Newport Masonic Lodge will lead the rites. members meet at the Masonic Temple at 1 PM and march to the funeral home. Services will be held at the chapel and Evergreen Cemetery.

Hagedorn William E. Hagedorn West Fifth Street Newport Fifth Isabella C. A. Smith & Sons Monmouth Street Newport Masonic Lodge Masonic Temple

$40 000 To Be Expended On Newport Postoffice

Relief from Newport Kentucky post office congestion is planned after July 1. Representative Rouse and Senator Ernst discussed with the Treasury Department, which said $20,000 would be available after July 1 and another $20,000 in 1926 to add an extension to the building.

Commercial Tribune Washington Newport Rouse Ernst Treasury Department

Rogers Elected Bishop Coadjutor of Ohio Diocese

Rev. Warren L. Rogers of St. Pauls Cathedral Detroit was elected bishop coadjutor of the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio to succeed Bishop Frank Du Moulin. Nominated by 92 clergymen, he won unanimous lay approval and awaits ratification by bishops and standing committees. Du Moulin resigned last October due to ill health. Rogers is expected to succeed Bishop William A. Leonard upon retirement or death.

Cleveland Warren L. Rogers St. Paul’s Detroit Episcopal Diocese of Ohio Frank du Moulin Dean Rogers S. A. Huston San Antonio Tex House of Bishops du Moulin William A. Leonard

Seventy Eight Pass State Medical Licenses in Ohio

Columbus Jan 7 Seventy eight applicants passing the December State Medical Board examination were approved for licenses to practice medicine and related fields. Among the group are fifty medical practitioners ten osteopaths twelve chiropractors and six other limited practitioners. Cincinnati names include L McDevitt R C Walker Werise Huebener and W E Brown licensed in medicine while Gertrude M Helmecke and William C Huefle win osteopathy credentials.

Columbus State Medical Board L. McDevitt R. C. Walker W.erise Huebener W. E. Brown Cincinnati Gertrude M. Helmecke William C. Huefle

Hindu Educations Sparks Alumni Meeting at St. Xavier

The Hindu landlords oppose general education of the Indian people as a threat to tradition. Bishop Louis Van Hoeck of Patna spoke to St. Xavier College alumni about loyalty to Alma Mater and expansion plans. Alfred T. Geisler was installed as Alumni president, with officers and executive committee named among Xavier graduates and Missouri Province Jesuits.

Louis van Hoeck S.J Patna India St. Xavier College Michael O’connor Missouri Society of Jesus St. Louis John E. Hoban Geisler Dolle, Taylor, O'Donnell and Geisler Alfred Wesselman James J. Grogan Michael A. Hellenthal Lawrence H. Kyte W. H. Wenning James A. Sebastiani H. H. Hoppe P. L. Mitchell Thomas P. Glenn Paul K. Moorman James J. Cushing Joseph C. Topmoeller Charles H. Purdy Morgan Williams William L. Keenan A. C. Minor William B. Poland

Plane Hits Truck At Wright Field Kills Two Employees

Two Wright Field workers died when a government truck was struck by a DeHavilland airplane flown by Lieutenant E. H. Barksdale at Wilbur Wright Field. Civilian observer Eugene Althoff survived. victims are Leon C. Harness and Paul Long. The incident marks the first known airplane truck collision.

Dayton, O Wright Field Wilbur Wright Field E. H. Barksdale Eugene Althoff Barksdale Leon C. Harness Paul Long Quartermaster Department Harness Osborn Long Fairfeld

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GY Ford Farmers’ Co-Operative Organizations Dearborn Hosters Blue Sky Commission Williams Hutton LeBlond and Citizens National Bank & Trust Fourth & Main Sts the City Brook Hughey Ea Sedalia Ira May Vance Sedalia Howard Marsh Newport Dubs John Waites Amanda Emma Steward Edward Conrad Sallie Asher Ernest Bier Gren Og S Wilson Peerless Coal the Sun Montgomery Coal Co Ceaving On Phenes Krause Pure Drugs 16Th Madison Ave Santa Henry Eichler George Welch J. H. Willings Dayton William Brooks Mary J. Moore Newport Postoffice Rogers Bishop Hoeck St. Xavier Dayton (Ohio Wurunzer East Fourth Street Gidding & Co., Inc Vine Street
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