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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1925
Page
16
The Woman's City Club of Hamilton will campaign to place a city manager form of government on the August primary ballot. The group of 700 members plans to circulate petitions in late June aiming for 1,800 signatures to submit the proposal to voters.
Washington reports on next Congress tackling immigration law with a plan to bar all ineligibles and extend Japanese exclusion. Rep Johnson proposes codifying past statutes to simplify enforcement, while administering cautious language around Japan and the 1924 act.
A lengthy tirade by Father Finn criticizes Cincinnati police leadership for misdirected priorities. He denounces traffic neglect, cites a shooting, a boy's death, and lawn fete policing as evidence of systemic failure while praising no one and urging better protection of life and property.
The National Geographic Society announced that Ellesmere Land, near the North Pole, will be closely mapped by the MacMillan Arctic expedition. Planes will cross the island to establish an advanced Axel Heiberg base, recording terrain details and coastal features while noting Grants and Grinnell Lands and the interior permafrost.
The Prince of Wales bade farewell in Harrismith Union of South Africa as thousands crowded in to greet him. He thanked the people for the cordial reception and promised to revisit the Free State, shaking hands with hundreds, mostly women, before departing.
The nation mourns as T R Marshall, wartime vice president under Woodrow Wilson and Indiana Governor, passes away. Biographical notes recall his 1908 gubernatorial race, his advocacy for welfare of the unfortunates, and his long law career. He married Lois Kimsey in 1895 and was a Presbyterian and active Mason.
Indiana will honor former Governor and U S Vice President Thomas R Marshall with a state funeral honoring the widow’s wishes. The body will lie in state at the North Illinois Street home if desired, then be moved to Crown Hill Cemetery for rest in a receiving vault. Tributes from Senator Samuel M. Ralston highlighted his wit and leadership as Indiana mourns.
Mrs Louise Janett of Chicago is killed and James Grosser and George Paris of Robertsdale are seriously hurt when an automobile they rode in leaves the road. The car struck loose gravel and plunged over an embankment between Cedar Lake and Lowell in Hammond Indiana on June 1.
Mary Duncan, 22, sits in Covington jail after a quarrel with lover Harry Rader, 21, who was shot and died at St Elizabeth's Hospital. Arraigned before Judge Manson, the charge may be changed to murder. a hospital report and outcome are awaited.
Miss Mary Duncan, 23, of 828 Scott Boulevard, sees case continued to Thursday in Police Court after shooting Harry Rader, 21, of 422 West Twenty-second Street. Duncan held on $2,000 bond as Rader lies in serious condition at St Elizabeth's Hospital.
The Northern Kentucky Good Roads Association adopted a resolution asking the City Commissioners to require the L and N Railroad to stop switching at grade crossings on Nineteenth, Caroline, Rogers, and Main streets due to traffic delays. Plans were made for members to attend a meeting in Covington on Saturday, with the Covington group planning a 7 o'clock motor departure via Burlington.
J R Sexton 39 of 228 East Pearl Cincinnati pleaded not guilty in Police Court to charges of cutting to kill. The case was continued until Thursday as officials said Earle Roberson 20 of 212 Wright Street lay in Booth Memorial Hospital after severe Sunday night injuries from a confrontation outside his home. Bail set at 5000. Sexton remanded due to inability to post.
Robert Johnson 47 of 749 West Fourth street Cincinnati fined 300 dollars and costs with sixty days in jail and a 2000 dollar peace bond by Judge Manson. Jack Ellis 45 of 327 Sparrow alley jailed ten days fined 50 dollars for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Elmer Rogers 32 of 44 Pike street fined 10 dollars for drunkenness. Arbert Smith 624 Mound street held for October federal grand jury on 1000 dollar bond. Smith arrested April 19 on liquor transport charges by federal agents. William Shires 15 of 22 West Fifteenth street transferred for trial on June 18 after being charged with possessing two quarts of moonshine and bonded at 5000 dollars. Ida Todhunter mother of Charles Todhunter and Mrs. William Carson of Dayton injured in Franklin auto crash return from Miami Valley Hospital. Two involuntary bankruptcy petitions filed in U S Court against Harry Crum of Smalley Ky and Steel Coal Company of Mossy Bottom Ky by regional hardware firms. Latonia Christian Church bazaar to support indebtedness opens tonight at Thirty ninth and Decoursey streets with George E. Phillips ex mayor speaking. Mabley Carew orchestra provides music. Fire from overheated flue causes 200 dollar damage to Mrs S Gibbard home at 109 Pleasant Street. blaze confined to roof.
Mrs Magdelena Cleves transfers one lot in Covington to George Cleves for five thousand dollars. Fetiie Coleman to Alban Wolff transfers a Covington lot for five thousand dollars. Ellen Collovy to Anna Berman transfers a Covington lot for five thousand dollars. Albert S McGushin to Theodore Gross and wife transfers a Covington lot for three thousand dollars. William Stanley to Catherine Quigley transfers a Ludlow lot for four thousand dollars.
Judge Applegate granted Ita Brock a divorce from Robert B. Brock on cruelty and abandonment charges. Brock’s former maiden name Sullivan was restored. A separate suit for $5,000 damages was filed by Goldie H. Warren against A and M Clothing Company and Thomas H. Webster over an April 26 alleged threat of arrest as a federal detective regarding stolen goods.
A list of individuals and their residences includes Thomas Fanthorpe Covington Kentucky L Fay Hudson Covington Kentucky Thomas Swisher Urbana Ohio Marie Madden West Liberty Ohio William F Badhorn Dayton Ohio Myrtle Simpson Dayton Ohio Michael F Moran Covington Kentucky on Moorman Covington Kentucky e J Miller Detroit Michigan Sarde Siler Detroit Michigan.
Judge Caldwell urges Newport Grand Jury to investigate alleged gambling at The Spot roadhouse on the Licking pike beyond the city limits. The panel may summon the owner and informants to build indictments under anti gambling laws while also considering a safety recommendation for guard rails on Grand avenue. Foreman W H Otting leads a 12 member jury including Howard Johnston and Robert Wood.
Proceeds from an American Boys Club recital at St Pauls Episcopal Church fund a new floor for the Sunday School auditorium. A Poplar Street School recital features second and fifth grade pupils at 2 pm Tuesday. Judge Moore fined James Anderson five dollars for disorderly conduct. William Justice fined ten dollars for intoxication and disorderly conduct. R R Moffett fined ten dollars for intoxication. Jack McGill fined ten dollars for disorderly conduct. Isaac McElroy and Gordon Turner each fined three dollars for fighting. Louis B Gaines fined ten dollars for intoxication and resisting an officer. William Jackson given continuance until Wednesday for intoxication and possession of liquor.
One marriage was annulled and two divorce petitions filed in Campbell Circuit Court yesterday. Sarah R Spacey of Clifton Ky had marriage to Paul R Spacey annulled after testimony showed his prior Indiana marriage on May 27 1924. Alice H King filed for divorce from James F King on cruelty with alimony child support and a restraining order. Charlotte Broerman Knepp seeks divorce from Paul Knepp for abandonment and restoration of maiden name Broerman. Virginia Beyland Jones widow of Mathias Jones sued for one third dower share with Walter Jones named among defendants.
A fragmented list of individuals including Robert W. Milam in Cincinnati and Alice Jeremiah in obasco with several others such as Mary Bathe Indianapolis Evelyn Bankemper Newport Kenneth Rice Cincinnati Annabelle Stanforth Floyd Thacker Maysville Catherine Thomas Newport Albert Shultz Cincinnati and Gerald Price Connersville along with Willard Schaffield Bellevue and Margaret Billerman Dayton. No details on relationships ages or causes are provided.
John W. Schneider to Talt Skaags exchange for a Clifton lot with stamps valued at $1000. Henry Lange transfers a Newport lot to Carter Hales with stamps valued at $1000. Louis Wendall transfers a Newport lot to Louis Wald and Frances King for stamps valued at $3500.
Ruth Wesling a 24 year old resident of 1901 Denver Street wife of M A Wesling credit manager for United States Rubber Co of Cincinnati died at St Elizabeth s Hospital after a week long illness.
Radio fans are urged to buy Volta-Tonic a new compound that lets you recharge 12 or 13 dry cells for 7 cents each. The pitch claims over 60 percent savings and offers shipping anywhere. Volta-Tonic Co. lists 636 Sixth Ave Dayton Ky.
Hospital yesterday afternoon after an illness of one week. Her body will lie in state at her mother Mrs Catherine Hais 15 East Twenty sixth street until Thursday morning, when a solemn requiem high mass will be held at Holy Cross Church in Latonia at 8 30 oclock. Besides her husband she is survived by her mother six sisters and two brothers Burial will be in St John's Cemetery Ft Thomas.
Alma R. Beisse was elected president of the Woman's Rotary Club at the annual election held at the Gibson last night. Six officers were elected on the Regular ticket and four on the Independent ticket with polls from 5:30 to 7.
Paris reports warn American tourists of well dressed men posing as bankers or lawyers who befriend wealthy women to steal jewels. A ringleader named Clarke allegedly took 1,000,000 francs from Mrs Goertz in Boulogne and is said to have exploited American women for at least 5,000,000 francs in jewelry. Clarke and his companions are described as suave and polished social guests.
In Chicago on June 1 the prosecution questioned twenty seven prospective jurors with only one possible juror from twenty seventeen men examined today. The twelve men selected faced juror questions while three jurors sworn ten days ago and six veniremen remained untested as the court adjourned until tomorrow morning.
Twenty detectives searched Pittsburgh all day for Bert White the missing witness in the William D. Shepherd trial in Chicago. Police report White sent a telegram from Pittsburgh asking for funds and the money was telegraphed here but remained unclaimed.
John Emerson was reelected President and Ethel Barrymore First Vice President of the Actors Equity Association at its annual meeting in New York on June 1. Bruce McRae was chosen Second Vice President, Grant Steward Recording Secretary, and Frank Gilmore Treasurer. The group announced back salaries and other sums over $90,000 collected for members during the year.
Reports state a mountain in Italy yields aluminum manganese and mercury, with the area described as consisting largely of metal. Authorities suggest the mountain may also contain gold, prompting interest from prospectors.
Thirty Baptist ministers led by Rev. Dr. John Roach Straton issued a resolution at the New York Baptist Conference denying Park Avenue Church's non immersion stance under Rev. Harry Emerson Fosdick. The measure asserts immersion as the true form, while noting baptism's symbol lies in Christlike spirit and moral character. four ministers signed.
Dee R. Parsons wealthy broker died from burns and smoke not a bullet wound autopsy concludes a pistol cartridge was found near the body police earlier blamed James King a policeman who drove Parsons home after breakfast invitation King fell from a window during the fire and is hospitalized
Washington June 1 The Justice Department instructed U S Attorneys to weed out cases lacking merit under the wartime draft law and withdraw long pending, weak prosecutions. About 4000 draft dodger cases have been dropped from New York calendars in recent years.
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