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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1920
Page
4
A damaged clipping describes a publication detail and a woven floral design motif. It mentions Associated Press material and exclusive news rights with faded references to green leaves and roses in front, but concrete events or names are unclear due to the OCR damage.
The piece discusses the American propensity for large scale industrial and political action. It cites David Lawrence on broad domestic legislation boosting production and national progress, and contrasts it with preconvention campaigning and presidential selection dynamics. It notes wealth-driven potential and warns against overreliance on optimism.
The piece laments costly primaries and the scramble for preferred nomination. It notes money and effort spent by hopefuls to influence national choice, the split in parties, and the unclear path to Chicago and San Francisco conventions amid shifting public will. The paradox is that those most victorious in early contests have the least hope at the conventions.
The text reflects on a return to Peace era laws and prewar commerce, noting peace without formal recognition or spiritual realization. It raises the question whether humanity’s final state after peace is worse or better than its origin, highlighting unresolved existential considerations.
The article notes Mexico has reduced its armed forces by half and suggests the next move should be to shift that remaining half into productive industries. Aims to translate ideal into practical progress toward civilization.
The article argues Congress has decided to suspend regulation of meat packers and other profiteers, deeming the move harmless and merely procedural in a broader sense of prosecution and justice.
An abstract line compares distances to Japan and Cuba and references Lou ng and a Pdalie at Cie, implying a discussion of location and proximity. The text remains fragmentary with no clear event or outcome to report.
The piece observes New York on a Saturday with shops closed in a festive mood. Crowds flock to Coney Island and Long Island country escapes while theaters and burlesque venues fill, and street life buzzes with shoppers, performers, and curious onlookers. It notes cocaine use rumors among stars and a hay delivery drawing public attention as an odd distraction.
Robert Smyrl and Miss Jennie Smyrl wed by Rev. Braun. Probate Court issued several party licenses. The Board of Trade backed Cincinnati’s Southern Exposition plans. H. H. Tatem and J. J. Henderson to Louisville to arrange. Fred Jones Post G A R held annual picnic for widows and orphans. New York typographical delegates, two women, Miss Augusta Lewis and Miss Kate Cusack, attended. Matthew Addy residence burglarized of 400 dollars in jewelry and clothing. Boatyard carpenters struck over wages from 3.00 to 3.50. Edward A. D. Fillmore dies. Red Stockings beat Lowell Club 17 to 4 in Boston. Jewish leaders discuss Romanian massacre reports at Plum Street Temple. Debates urged caution until facts known. telegrams to Montefiore and Cremieux planned. Ohio officials informed.
A 1920 column lists yesterday’s questions with the printed answers: 1 Ocean around the South Pole is called the Southern Ocean. 2 Mt Ararat is in Turkey. 3 Pacific terminus of the Trans Siberian Railway is Vladivostok. 4 Northern mainland of North America is Alaska. 5 Admiral was created for George Dewey. 6 Red Rover was written by Olive Campbell. 7 First Andes crossing by white man was by Charles II. 8 Founder of Modern Russia is Peter the Great. 9 Cathedral of Notre Dame is in Paris. 10 One claw crab is the hermit crab. 11 Black water ocean stream is the Amazon. 12 Atlantic peach state is Georgia.
Genevieve Kembles horoscope predicts conflict and favorable social prospects on Sunday with good travel signals. Money matters require caution and birthdays point to a lucky year for forenoon births. Monday brings strong chances of advancement and salary increases for deserving workers.
Mortimer L Schiff a New York City banker born forty three years ago today. Henry Jervey promoted to Major General of the U S Army born in Virginia fifty four years ago today. Sir Douglas Hazen Chief Justice of New Brunswick born in New Brunswick recently noted today. Lasaro representative in namaletans Dis La for- is mentioned in the notice.
Cartoons and quips critique about labor, trade, and daily life with sly humor. The piece blends playful references to beer shortages, marches, and local sights like Mud Scows and Eden Park as social jabs.
The column promises Monday answers on Richard Barthelmess birthplace and legit stage work and Sessue Hayakawa study at an American college before film. It also notes questions about Chaplin’s origins and provides requested addresses for Gail Kane Myrtle Stedman and Jane Novak in New York and Los Angeles.
The entry notes Queen Christina’s abdication in 1654, Bushrod Washington born 1762 and dying in 1829, Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin appearing in magazine form in 1851, the Prince of Wales entering the Royal Navy in 1871, Maitre Labori dining in London after Dreyfus, and Croker’s Orby winning the 1836 Epsom Derby.
Cambridge mass June 4 The first snowfall of the season on Mars was announced in a telegram to Harvard College Observatory from Prof William H Pickering stationed at Mandeville Jamaica The telegram says the snowfall occurred at Isidis near Syrtis Major observed by Mars observers
President Wilson appoints a three member commission to settle the anthracite wage dispute. William O Thompson Neal J Ferry and William L Cannell will hear bids from miners and operators with hearings in Washington and a ruling within sixty days. If granted, wage increases become retroactive to April 1, 1920 and form the basis of a new wage agreement. The pledge includes no strikes or lockouts during deliberations.
More than 1,500 midshipmen from the Naval Academy embarked on six battleships after June Week. The squadron led by the Connecticut flagship and Vice Admiral Hilary P. Jones will sail through the Panama Canal to Hawaii and Pacific Coast ports on the annual summer practice cruise.
Washington June 4 William P Spurgeon managing editor of The Washington Post died at his home after a brief typhoid fever illness He was 54 born in England and trained there before moving to New York Then he joined The Post in 1890 as news editor and later led the paper as editor in chief
President Wilson vetoed the national budget bill after House support failed to reach a two third majority. He argued Section 303 unlawfully removes Comptroller General and Assistant Comptroller General, claimed Congress lacks authority to limit appointing power. He urged Congress to fix the defect before adjournment.
Senate Judiciary Committee reported out a House joint resolution to repeal all war legislation except the Lever food control and the trading with the enemy act. Senators said there was no opposition and it would be considered by the Senate before adjournment tomorrow.
Montreal June 4 The American Federation of Labor opens its annual convention with a pledge to study Canadian conditions and seek united action to benefit both Canadian workers and Canadian employers and employees. President Gompers arrived for preliminary committee meetings and spoke on extending the federation’s aid beyond the United States.
Students at East Side High School organized a concert under Joseph Surdo to raise money for pictures and artworks to decorate school rooms. The program featured the school band solo vocal and instrumental numbers plus a Boys’ glee competition.
Washington reports the 1920 census will announce New York City population figures tomorrow night, with Boston values released simultaneously. London’s latest totals remain unresolved until 1921, as New York’s metropolis eyes a potential lead in world size.
The text outlines London areas and populations: City of London area 655 acres with 1911 day and night populations. Inner London 116 square miles with 1911 population 4,521,685. Greater London 693 square miles with 1911 population 7,251,358 and 1917 estimate 6,726,753. It notes a 1917 population decline from 1911 levels.
New York acts to halt sales of hops malt and makings on city property as prohibition enforcement widens. The measure does not restrict home beverage ingredient sales by dealers outside public markets.
Mrs. Emma Baumberger of Youngstown files a $25,000 suit against Ritter & Tamarkin grocers claiming illness from eating glass found in salmon bought from the store.
A Holstein cow named Pabst Korndyke Cornflower sold for 30000 dollars at the Minnesota Holstein Freisian sale in St. Paul. Gustav Pabst of Dousman Wisconsin purchased the animal from Fred Pabst of Oconomowoc. The previous record price was 18400 dollars.
In Geneva court, Lydia Zelin Skara testified she chose marriage over nationalization. A Bolshevik official allegedly ordered her to wed a cabinet leader’s ally. she enlisted Nicolas Weiss of Appenzell to marry her, becoming Swiss by ceremony at the Swiss Consulate in Moscow.
Washington June 4 Frank L Polk Under Secretary of State resigns effective June 15 due to health. Norman H Davis of Tennessee is reported to succeed him. President Wilson accepts the resignation and cites the difficult but necessary decision with high personal regard for Polk.
Mrs Mae Frances Steese files for divorce from Charles J Steese Jr alleging gross neglect in Common Pleas Court Canton Ohio. They married March 31 1917. Property of the couple largely in wife’s name and alimony not raised. Steese aka Mae Francis Hill formerly Philadelphia stage actress. Mr Steese served in the Ordnance Department during the war stationed in Cleveland.
A $6,000 robbery at the Gergeley home in Akron on June 4 derails a planned trip abroad for Gergeley and Troja Jane. Each had saved $3,000 hidden in a closet. police arrested Janos on suspicion during the investigation of the home robbery.
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