Judge Denies Injunction to Block Draft Registration
Kansas City Mo May 31 Judge Daniel Bird refused to enjoin state officials from enforcing next Tuesday s draft registration The ruling backed the selective draft as equitable and efficient and held state county and city officials may be used by Congress in war times The petition by Raymond I Moore and Thomas Sullivan for the Federation for Democratic Control was denied The text notes arrests of Sullivan Moore Kline Smith and Elea Skupskey and federal charges against about fifty others tied to anti conscription plots with ties to several major universities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Daniel Bird
Bird
Raymond I. Moore
Thomas Sullivan
Federation For Democratic Control
Sullivan
Moore
Kline Smith
Elea Skupskey
Antimilitarism League Members Targeted in Draft Plot
Federal agents in New York disrupted an alleged conspiracy to defeat selective draft registration. Defendants Owen Cattell son of James McKeen Cattell, psychologist and Columbia professor. Charles E. Phillips of Columbia. and Eleanor Wilson Parker Barnard graduate, were linked to the Collegiate Antimilitarism League. A student meeting was held in their rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Owen Cattell
James McKeen Cattell
Garrison
N. Y
Columbia
Charles E. Phillips
Eleanor Wilson Parker
Barnard
Cincinnatian Addresses Pacifist Agitators at Conference
Daniel Kiefer of Cincinnati denounces the conscription act as immoral and unconstitutional at the American Conference on Democracy and Terms of Peace in New York. Attaches of the U S District Attorney and DOJ agents observe, with Knox noting no federal action yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square
Daniel Kiefer
Cincinnati
Russia
Germany
United States
Kiefer
United States District Attorney
Department of Justice
John C. Knox
United States Attorney
Topeka Arrests Over Draft Conspiracy Charge
Four Topekans were arrested on conspiracy against the United States Government for advising people to join an organization hindering the draft. Warrants were sworn by Fred Robertson, U.S. District Attorney. Prof. George W. Kleihege, Socialist, mentioned in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
United States
Fred Robertson
George W. Kleihege
Kansan Gubernatorial Candidate Arrested on Anti Draft Conspiracy Warrant
A 1914 Kansas arrest spree followed an alleged anti draft meeting in Lawrence. Cited individuals include Democratic and independent gubernatorial hopeful Eva Harding, Congress candidate in the last election, Socialist Isaac Gilberg, garage keeper Fred Felten, and carpenter Ernest Newman. Federal agents, led by Robertson, conducted the investigation begun Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Lawrence
Eva Harding
Congress
Isaac Gilberg
Fred Felten
Ernest Newman
Robertson
Pastor Pleads Guilty in Sedition Case
Minneapolis May 31 Rev Charles L Lehnerts pastor of Central German Methodist Episcopal Church pleaded guilty at arraignment before U S Commissioner H S Abbott. He was bound over to the October grand jury with bail set at 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
United States
H. S. Abbott
Charles L. Lehnerts
Central German Methodist Episcopal Church
Dead policy holders testify at insurer fraud trial
Antony Cianciola, a fruit dealer, testified he is alive after Western & Southern Life paid 1005 on a policy marked as dead. His wife supported the claim of life as the hearing before US Commissioner Adler continued to June 8 with Stanley Meerfield charged in a policy fraud scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antony Cianciola
United States
Adler
Stanley Meerfield
Western & Southern Life Insurance Company
Cianciola
Land of the Living
Western & Southern
Coloma
Mich
Reichman
Ryan
The
Meerfield
Clark Street
Cianciolas
Fayette Rosenacker
Anthony Ilig
Clark
Darby
Harrison High School graduates thirty two in city hall ceremony
Thirty two graduates received diplomas at Harrison High School commencement in City Hall. The theme was The Mission of America with readings and patriotic songs. Dr. John Davis spoke on Education and Patriotism. Diplomas were given by Supt. C R Patterson. Alumni reception announced for Friday evening for new graduates and names listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison High School
Mission of America
Grace Oyler
John Davis
Northern Ohio University
C. R. Patterson
S. H. Givler
Sara Wolf
Geraldine Longnecker
Helen Davison
Hazel Appairius
Edith Stevens
Florence Donaworth
Pearl Kraus
Mary Roudebush
Mary Hill
Elizabeth Roessler
Inez Tracy
Charlotte Wayne
Messrs
Willis Tebbs
Harold Hollen
Walter Nugent
Bernard Dodt
George Hopping
Clarence
Precinct Executives Endorse Tudor and Megrue for City Posts
The Thirteenth Ward Republican Precinct Executives met at Haerling's Hall on Reading Road Thursday night. Councilman Charles E. Tudor was unanimously endorsed for renomination to Council and William Megrue for Assessor. Central Committeeman Froome Morris presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth Ward
Haerling’s Hall
Reading Road
Charles E. Tudor
William Megrue
Froome Morris
M ADOO CHANGES DATE Continued From First Page
The Cincinnati Liberty Loan Executive Committee held back the bond subscription total for now and set a noon Friday rally at the R K Le Blond Machine Tool Co. Four Minute Men will urge subscriptions. Mrs George Hoadly's Flying Squadron will deploy from 9 30 Monday morning with 120 Boy Scouts to distribute bonds literature. The Chamber Industrial Committee divides the city into 24 districts for canvassing. Taft reports a national Boy Scout drive to distribute government literature in homes nationwide over three days. Hyde Park Building and Loan votes to buy 5000 worth of Liberty Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Liberty Loan Executive Committee
R. K. le Blond Machine Tool Company
George Hoadly
Women’s “Flying Squadron
Automobile Corps
Chamber of Commerce
Boy Scouts
Hyde Park Building and Loan Association
Campaign to Sell Liberty Bonds in City Department Stores
The Cincinnati Stock Exchange committee led by James E. Hutton appoints stock broker employees to sell Liberty bonds at major department stores starting Friday. Booths will be set up at the Fair, H. & S. Pogue, and McAlpin stores with records kept for bank remittance. Globe-Wernicke and National Biscuit Company pledge large subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Stock Exchange
James E. Hutton
Fair
H. & S. Pogue Company
McAlpin
Committee of the
Stock Exchange
Globe-Wernicke Company
Liberty Loan
National Biscuit Company
T. P. White
Compton & Co
St. Louis
Caldwell
Nobie County
J. W. Reinhardt
Provident Savings Bank
Athens County
Chicago
Pittsburg
J. M. Hutton
Stock Exchange Committee
Cincinnati
Divorce Suit Accuses Doctor of False Allegations
The divorce action against Dr. Meade claims false charges and cites only $250 received for support since the year's start. Plaintiffs seek alimony and a court order to shield his estate from encumbrance. The custody bid for Stephen J. D. Meade revives a prior habeas corpus fight by Stella Cooper Gay over the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
West Fifth Street
Mill Street
Eastern Avenue
Feemster Avenues
Charles W. Hoffman
Dr. Meade
Dickerson, Black & Dickerson
Common Pleas
Fred L. Hoffman
Kentucky
Merrell
Gertrude Rice
Home Guard Swearing In Expands Across City
Officials announce sworn in guards will receive badges granting full police powers. Additional companies in many districts, led by organizers such as Henshaw, Howard, Schultz, Hagen, Peck, Hoffman, Engelhardt, Hinsch, Lueders, and others, to be formed within ten days. University group led by Shinkle and Rogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Allen
Ralph Tingle
Mark L. Mitchell
R. L. Dunning
Roger Rogan
College Hill
Stanley K. Henshaw
Price Hill
William J. Howard
Linwood
G. Schultz
Fairmount
Stewart Hagen
Mt. Washington
John Weld Peck
Oakley and
North Hyde Park
Fred L. Hoffman
Norwood
Harry Engelhardt
Avondale
Charles A. Hinsch
Mt. Auburn
William H. Lueders
Harold Eustis
Clifton Heights
Arthur C. Bauer
Clifton
University Company
A. C. Shinkle
Chamber of Commerce
Roger K. Rogan
Lookout
George A. J. Gampier
Adams
Henry Herdtner
William Hopkins
Evanston
F. Peters
North Walnut Hille
Theodore Mayer
William Sullivan
Party Leaders Join to Aid Registration Across Nation
In Washington on May 31 the Republican and Democratic chairs Willcox and McCormick urged party committees and workers to mobilize to assist army draft registration officers. They said local and state organizations, experienced in registration and canvassing, can help on June 5 and during the later slackers check, setting partisan differences aside to boost field cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Willcox
Republican National Committee
McCormick
Democratic National Committee
National Committee
Challenge issued for silver loving cup at Military Day
Captain Robert Dunning of the Moose challenges any fraternal organization to compete for a silver loving cup at Military Day in Chester Park on Saturday June 2. General George Washington Garrison No 1 Army and Navy Union will host the event after officers met at Hotel Gibson to finalize arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dunning
The
Moose
George Washington Garrison
Army and Navy Union
Chester Park
Hotel Gibson
Doran Reinstated as Free Letters President
Charles Doran was reinstated as President of the Free Letters at Specht's Garden Evanston Thursday evening. Backers of opponent Joseph Heintzman saw no success. Doran had been suspended weeks ago for fining members who joined a forbidden organization. Captain Til Houston attended and spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Doran
Specht
Telegraph Company to Buy Bonds for Employees
The Mutual Investment Credit Union of the Postal Telegraph Cable Company announces a plan to purchase Liberty Loan Bonds for employees. Edward Reynolds, president and GM, says bonds will be paid on a partial payment plan with 3 percent annual interest on payments from receipt. The yield to buyers is 7 percent, with no charge for money advanced. A large number of bonds have been subscribed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mutual Investment Credit Union
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Edward Reynolds
Law panel questions Wilson on Mexican farm labor entry
The House Immigration Committee demands the secretary justify his authority for admitting Mexicans as temporary farm workers under new regulations. They contend the step violates existing immigration law and challenges the recent Farm Labor entry in the Southwestern States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Immigration Committee
Wilson
United States
Johnstone Line Steamer Jessmore Sunk by Torpedo
The Johnstone Line steamer Jessmore, sailing from Baltimore May 4 with cargo for Liverpool, was torpedoed and sunk. Captain Hignett and all hands were saved. the sinking is reported to have occurred about May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Johnston Line
Jessmore
Liverpool
Robert Ramsey Company
Line
Hignett
City Employees Urged to Buy Liberty Bonds
Mayor Pucita issues proclamation urging all city employees to purchase Liberty Bonds to the extent of their resources. He cites evidence of some employees already investing and emphasizes patriotism by subscribing as heavily as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pucita
Visitor Causes Arrest of Fellow Townsman
Grover Coombs aged 20 of Jellico Tennessee was arrested on Fifth street Thursday night by Patrolman Grewe after Charles Smiddy also of Jellico swore out a warrant. Smiddy says Coombs shot at him four times last Sunday night at his house. Coombs is held awaiting Jellico Police Chief word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Coombs
Jellico
Tenn
Fifth Street
Grewe
Charles Smiddy
Coombs
Smiddy
Pettebaum
Patrolman Stout tops city with many loitering arrests
In Cleveland on May 31, Patrolman Benjamin Stout reports ninety arrests in forty eight hours as part of a drive against street idlers. A total of 152 men were arrested for loitering. by noon today twenty two were fined five dollars plus costs and four were discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Benjamin © Stout
Exchange Markets to Close Tuesday for Draft Registration Day
The New York Stock Exchange will close Tuesday next for draft registration day, announced by the Board of Governors. Other exchanges including Chicago Grain, New York Produce, and New York Cotton Exchanges are expected to follow suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Board of Governors
Chicago Grain Exchange
New York Produce and
New York Cotton Exchanges
Music recruits pass physical tests in First Regiment
The First Regiment reported several recruits clearing physical exams on Thursday including London Kempler Max Shapiro M H Shohl Jesse McAdams J Co Mirsch William Rankin and David Piates the latter with past band affiliations Piates had previously played with Henderson Krys and Sousa. Columbus recruiting stations are opened to speed enlistments and Judge Caldwell ordered courthouse closures on registration day while examinations for Cincinnati base hospital unit are scheduled for Friday and Saturday at 8 30 AM Captain J L Ransohoff will conduct the checks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Kempler
Max Shapiro
M. H. Shohl
Jesse McAdams
J. Co. Mirsch
William Rankin
David Piates
Piates
Henderson's
Kry
Sousa
T. L. Huston
Engineers
Pring Jeia Iu Doran
Columbus
Cox
Saat Stave Oe
Aston
Liontec
Caldwell
The
Common Pleas Court
Cincinnati Base Hospital
J. L. Ransohoff
Thomas Ky
Beatings In East St. Louis After Labor Protest
Three men were beaten in isolated encounters in East St. Louis Illinois following a labor leaders protest against importing Black workers. Six Illinois National Guardsmen remain stationed in the city and are not expected to withdraw for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East ST. Louis
Ill
Illinois National Guardsmen
Clubwomen Attend Food Conservation League Meeting
Representatives from the Woman's Mothers' and City Clubs attended a League for the Conservation of Food and Prevention of Waste meeting at the Chamber of Commerce. Chairman W. A. Julian presided and was authorized to appoint committees for executive field and volunteer work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's, Mothers
City Clubs
League For the Conservation of Food and Prevention
Chamber of Commerce
W. A. Julian
Fleischmann Distillery at Riverside to Close
Julius Fleischmann announced the Riverside distillery will shut within ten days. The plant, built over fifty years ago, is antiquated and operates at a loss, though it has historical value. About sixty workers will lose their jobs. pension arrangements are offered to longtime employees. The Fleischmanns own larger plants in Peekskill, Chicago, Baltimore, Sumner, and San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Fleischmann
Fleischmann Company
Riverside
Cincinnati
Charles Fleischmann
Fleischmann
Peekskill
N. Y
Fleischmanns
Chicago
Baltimore
Sumner
Wash
San Francisco
Kattenhorn Wins Second Lieutenant Commander in Oddly Silent Rite
Only one contest marked the annual elections for Scottish Rite bodies in Cincinnati. George H. Kattenhorn defeated Mayor Harry E. Engelhardt for Second Lieutenant Commander of Ohio Consistory S P R 32d Degree. Other officers across several bodies were elected to various 32nd and 33rd degree posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley of
Cincinnati
Ohio
Harry E. Engelhardt
Norwood
George H. Kattenhorn
Kattenhorn
Gibulum Lodge of Perfection
Louis Wirth
Charles A. Stevens
Edmund T. Clayton
Harry Schoepfel
E. E. Shipley
William H. Armstrong
F. William Harte
William Q. Hall, Jr
August Vos
Benjamin J. Piper
Tyler
Jesse L. Groves
William Leimann
Daleho Council
Princes of Jerusalem
Albert D. Alcorn
William A. Sorin
Clarence Prumphrey
Reuben J. Wuenker
William K. Armstrong
W. William Harte
Charles H. Meede
William 8. Little
Rose Croix
Benjamin T. Archer
William T. Howard
Tornado Victims Appeal for Mercy Aid in Illinois
Appeals from Mattoon Charleston and other Illinois cities in the tornado area ask Cincinnati for assistance. The Chamber of Commerce will collect and forward contributions to help those who lost lives homes and livelihoods in the disaster area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattoon
Charleston
Illinois
Chamber of Commerce
Cincinnati
Woman Made Honorary Captain Of National Guard
In Canton Ohio on May 31 Special report says Mrs. J H Himes was made honorary Captain of Company C Eighth Regiment National Guard in a simple ceremony. The award honors her Red Cross campaign work and soldiers will respect any order from her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Cial
J. H. Himes
Himes
Red Cross
Glenny Glass Co head dies suddenly in hotel
A. C. McDonald, 52, of 1526 Greenup Street Covington, died at the Sinton Hotel from heart trouble after a Friday illness. He had another attack Thursday, Coroner Bauer said the latest episode caused his death. McDonald was president of the Glenny Glass Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. McDonald
Greenup Street
Covington
Sinton Hotel
McDonald
Sinton
Kelley
Bauer
Glenny Glass Companye
Clover fined on reckless driving and speeding charges
Marrie C. Clover of 4318 Haigh Street was found guilty of reckless driving and speeding. Judge Spiegel fined $25 and costs on each count with a ten day stay of execution on the reckless driving charge. The incident on May 7 at Eighth and Hermosa involved a mounted patrolman’s horse that was shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marrie C. Clover
Haigh Street
Spiegel
Clover
Eighth and
Hermosa Streets
Lauman
Canuck Airman Dies in Mohawk Flight Mishap
Deseronto Ontario May 31 Cadet W E Fraser of Winnipeg Manitoba died in a training flight at Camp Mohawk. Vernon Castle escaped with slight injuries as the aircraft rolled back into a hangar and gasoline exploded. Castle was thrown clear when the plane struck the shed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deseronto
Ontario
Vernon Castle
Camp Mohawk
W. E. Fraser
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Castle
Fraser
New Wage Pact Ratified by West Virginia Miners
Delegates from about 15 000 miners in the New River and Winding Gulf fields ratified by nearly unanimous vote a wage agreement reached with operators in Cincinnati. The pact provides higher wages an eight hour day and union recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
New River
Winding Gulf
West Virginia
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Royal Arch Convocation Friday Evening
Cincinnati Chapter No 2 R A T announces a special convocation Friday June 1 at 7 p m for Royal Arch work. Worshipful Master William L Miller presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Royal Arch
WM. L. Miller
Brenner Frederick Brenner dies at 74
Frederick Brenner beloved husband of the late Margaretha Brenner nee Kuemmerle died Thursday May 31 at 3 40 am aged 74 years 5 months Funeral from Charles H Chonau s on Saturday June 2 at 2 pm with services at Spring Grove Cemetery at 2 30 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenner
Frederick
Margaretha Brenner
Kuemmerle
Charles H. Chonau
Spring Grove
Brandon
Calbert
Linden Street
Elmwood Place
Ike Brandon
Franklin
Carter
Frank Moore
Mary ‘Ainslie’Carter
Andriot
Frank
Gilbert Avenue
Clasgens
Lena (Nee Olberding
George H. Clasgens
New Richmond
St. Peter’s Church
Degginger
Fred W
Mary Stewart
Augustus Degginger
Madison Avenue
Covington
Ferrer—Gerhard
Gustav Ferber
Wade Street
Memorial Hall
Ninth
Hecker Post
Foss
Robert B
John H
Catherine Moorman Foss
Denver
Col
Carr Street
St. Anthony's Church
MacDonald
Alexander C
Gray
Louisa
Michael Gray
Fannie L. Gray
McMillan Street
Rossiter
Patrick Rossiter
Marmet Avenue
Clifton
T. J. Mulvihill
Three Norwegian Ships Sunk by German Submarines
The Norwegian Foreign Minister announced the sinking of three vessels Asters 1500 tons Fridtjof Nansen 2190 tons and Glyg 308 tons, worsening the already tense situation after prior sinkings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Christiania
Asters
Fridtjof Nansen
Glyg
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Priestley
Cravenette
Cincinnatis
Federal District Attorney’s Office
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Cornell
Oberlin
Amherst
Syracuse
Hobart
Pennsylvania
Radcliffe
Bryn Mawilowa
Nevada
Leland Stanford
Rutgers
Coffee Drinker
Cincinnatian
Pastor
Harrison High
Adoo
Liberty
Wurlitzer
Middle West
F. Fourth Street
Rudolph Wurlitzer Co
East Fourth Street
Fleischmann Distillery
National Guard
Ororomo Somomomomomomomobomo
Fred’s A. Schmidt Co
E. Fourth St
Glenny Glass CO
Canuck
Masonic
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