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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1914
Page
6
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The Commercial Tribune publishing network details branch offices in Cincinnati Walton Hills Covington Newport and London plus bureaus in Washington New York Chicago Detroit and Kansas City with newsboy services and contact addresses. The listing notes free reading room for Americans at Trafalgar Square and various street addresses for distribution and reception of news.
President Wilson and Congress push antitrust and tariff measures amid mixed economic signals. The April trade report shows a $37,000,000 drop in exports and a $27,000,000 rise in imports, while business leaders doubt new laws will curb the ongoing commercial instability.
The piece extols colored workers in cities who gain laundress training in New York and Cincinnati with earnings from five dollars to twenty one dollars weekly. It argues home helpers support families through laundry work, meals, and shared duties, concluding the region does not need a laundry college.
Dr Williams, pastor of a large congregation of colored people, says ministers should not seek political office and expresses high ideals over political ambition.
The speaker contrasts losses in real estate with losses in trade, insisting real estate should be treated as a trade for deduction purposes. The tone attacks Cleveland and claims greater bank business and voter turnout, while alleging others rely on fakes.
In Chicago representative clubs participate in three major leagues reflecting broad local competition. The scene shows diverse teams and organized play, highlighting a robust citywide sports culture with varied schedules and standings.
The fragment notes that interest lacks enthusiasm with no fans or spectators. It contrasts enthusiasm levels with Cincinnati, suggesting one strong club is more valuable than three weaker ones.
A court romance features a Jay plaintiff and Roedeheaver defendant not warranting public interest. Fanciful names drive heart matters while age secrecy and social files reveal details, though not official to courts. Dr Wilson as President prescribes faith, not a pharmacy drug.
The Belleville Illinois Board of Education allows alcohol sales at the annual public school picnic. A divorce case mentions a defendant defending herself in a disputed separation in a troubled third world context.
A reflective note on rain aiding the hopeful gardener while trust erodes and yarn makers face criticism. It contrasts clever thieves beating bank officials with a bleak sense of fortune in modern times.
A gardener writes of yesterday's first mess of green peas, praising homegrown flavor over market or tin goods. He muses on snails, politics, and a future for girls with camping and outdoor recreation, imagining affordable summer escapes and personal growth.
A descriptive look at Malay lands under British suzerainty. The piece contrasts clothing norms across classes in Singapore and notes pineapple canning shifting from Chinese to English financiers. It highlights humidity, a diverse population, and a Sikh traffic policeman as a daily fixture in the settlement.
United States Supervising Architect A F Mullett arrives from Washington and sets offices in the Post Office Building with C Wes Fisher. Martinetti and Marzetti, formerly the Ravel Troupe, appear at Pike's Opera House. Harmonic Society performs at Mozart Hall. Ohmer opens a new picnic ground at Pendleton Street terminus with a new dancing platform. In battle, the Fifth Ohio endures a brutal volley from Louisiana Sharpshooters. Colonel J H Patrick dies. Several officers and soldiers named are wounded or killed including Tapp Kaufmann Ledusen Hussey Mullen and many others.
J R Morton takes the oath to serve on the city council representing the Second Ward marking the start of his term and responsibilities.
J. C. Fredeliey J. J. Hooker and Peter Gibson of the City Council committee press charges of negligence of duty against Frederick Stagge elected City Commissioner.
A new three wire submarine telegraph cable is laid in the Ohio River between Cincinnati and Covington, expanding river communication facilities.
Seventy nine negro recruits are mustered into the United States service in Covington.
Nineteen rebel prisoners from Morgan's and Hodges' commands were captured in the Big Sandy Valley and brought to Covington. The assessor records Covington's population rising to 1418 and 717, with a net increase of 2,249 this year. Real estate values rose by 545,861 dollars. Major John B. Davis takes command of the steamer Savanna, while a new sidewheel steamer for Captain Oakes is launched at the Fulton marine ways.
The newspaper dedicates its entire first page to Sherman’s army battles and casualties, listing the killed and wounded at Dallas Lost Mountain Allatoona and Resaca with a May 25 Dallas engagement described by Q. P. F. as Ad.
General John C. Fremont resigns his army commission and President Lincoln accepts the resignation, marking a major change in early Civil War leadership.
The Tenth Ohio Regiment of Cincinnati arrives on the steamer Caroline to a massive welcome at Public Landing. Cannons thunder across the city as houses are decorated and crowds fill Mozart Hall. Mayor pro tem Weasner and Colonel Burke lead tributes, Judge Storer delivers praise, and veterans proceed to a ladies prepared dinner. W R Lodker returns from Nashville to oversee wounded care.
A critic condemns women's fashion as indecent while admitting city display boosts publicity. The writer notes some cities showcase more blatant street displays, yet praises local pride and the advertising value for tourism in Cincinnati and beyond.
Captain James R. Horrocks, a founder of Washington Fire Company No. 7, died at age 67. The longtime firefighter helped organize the city’s first fire company and led efforts to establish vital public safety services. His death marks the end of a key era in local firefighting history.
A playful verse exchanges between a maid and her purse about buying a spring outfit. The maid desires a new suit accessories while the purse questions funds and a raincoat offers a practical twist as the dream of fashion clashes with thrift. The dialogue style ends with a fading voice and a touch of irony.
The Clayton antimonopoly bill would bar coal, gas and oil operators from discriminating against small buyers. President Wilson helped craft the provision to ensure equal access to resources like coal and oil, with penalties up to five years in prison for violations. The measure also affects water power and aims to curb big operators favoring large buyers.
In a House speech Representative Cullop of Indiana vigorously denounced the notion that the government bears responsibility for losses suffered by investors in Mexico. He asserted the government is not to blame.
Special Dispatch reports closing arguments in the United Company antitrust case in Federal Court. James A. Fowler contends the 1899 formation formed an unlawful restraint of trade and that leasing and tying clauses in contracts violated the Sherman act. He alleges the company and its subsidiaries and officers used the patent monopoly to subvert public policy and force exclusive leases.
A string of petty crimes and accidents reported yesterday includes George Hirschman 55 arrested at 226 Post Square on policy slips. two cartons of gum valued at 6 dollars stolen from a George Ast Candy wagon at Sixth and Walnut. John Curry 58 charged with running an unlicensed pawn shop. Prisoner George Shambaugh 36 at the Workhouse fell from a ladder fracturing his left leg. Mike Badz 21 fell from a roof at 987 Burton Street breaking a leg. Lena Raucher 84 left home for groceries and did not return. relatives notified police. A package of ladies skirts was stolen from an Adams Express wagon at Fourth and Plum. Jack Shumate 20 of Roanoke Va was arrested for forgery, accused of forging a 20 dollar check on J C Wells & Co.
Assistant City Auditor Brady audited Kennedy Heights books yesterday and at the next Council meeting proceedings will begin to annex the territory.
Chemist Theodore Wetterstroem reported to Coroner Foertmeyer that analysis of the stomach of Harry Reardon, struck on the Cumminsville railroad track Saturday night, found no traces of poison. The M and M Package Freight Bureau will hold its annual meeting in Room 215 Provident Bank Building next Tuesday at 2 PM.
Lenora McClanahan aged 19 of 3027 Beekman Street was brought to Cincinnati Hospital last night in a poisoning incident following a dispute with her parents. Her condition is not serious according to police reports.
W Henry Mullen aged 58 a resident of 737 West Court Street died at City Hospital after collapsing from heart trouble in front of 226 West Eighth Street He was stricken while walking with P A Triplatt Coroner Foertmeyer attributed death to heart disease.
Mayor Spiegel said he would write to St Louis Los Angeles and Atlanta where the order against houses of commercialized vite has been enforced. If not enough antivatory information is received he will visit the cities personally.
A warrant will be sworn out today for the arrest of a man who disrupted a Street Railway Men's Union meeting last night. Charles Sampson and several members were struck with a black jack when they forced the intruder to leave. He claimed to represent no charter interests and was ejected twice before fighting broke out. The union voted three to one to ignore the nonunion printer contract.
Alva Earls, 21, of Sixth and Evans streets, displayed remarkable fortitude after his foot was crushed in a brick moving machine at Charles Taylor & Sons brickyard. While rescuers freed him, Earls laughed through the pain. His left foot was amputated at Seton Hospital after the belt trapped it.
Milton Sayler and Diogenes Club alumni form a building company to construct a 15000 dollar Beta Theta Pi Beta Nu Chapter house at the end of University Court Clifton across from Cincinnati University on 340 by 400 feet of land from Samuel D. Cooper. The Cincinnati University chapter founded in 1890 has about four hundred local members and has been renting on Eden Avenue.
Police found a note at 2129 West Eighth street after Anna Brosy 26 attempted to swallow poison in a personal crisis following a quarrel with Merk Schenck adapt. Schenck of 2152 Ring Place was questioned. Doctors at City Hospital say Brosy’s condition is not serious.
Safety Director Holmes identifies two serious flaws in the proposed charter. He cites a transfer of appointing power to the Mayor with Civil Service Commission veto power, creating a de facto governing board. He also notes delegated power to the State Civil Services Commission, which can be delegated only by the Legislature.
The Fourth Ward Republican Club opens its clubrooms in the Mueller Block Peebles Corner next Monday June 8 at 8 p m with speaking and music Officers to be installed include J A Burrell president and several directors Speakers will be Albert H Morrill Charles F Berger and William W Prather a judge candidate A good natured time expected
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