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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
10
Hamilton County completed its 21 year old registration totaling 3 467 men far below expert expectations of five thousand. Local Boards 1 through 10 and County Boards report 242 to 391 registrants per division with Class A predominance and varying counts in B and C.
A reader report from the Commercial Tribune mocks German wartime tricks claiming at Essen Krupp Works a giant hydraulic pump would dry the Atlantic to block American troops. The piece ridicules such scares as pure made in Germany hype.
Clinton Littell of 2210 Spring Grove avenue Louis Heinze of 1616 Pulte street turn twenty one Wednesday. Thomas Crosthwrite 429 Clark street registers first at 6 30 AM. Captain Werner finds him on Armory steps. Workhouse inmates present registration issues. George Frey becomes tenth in two generations to join military life at Draft Board No 3. Frey family roots note grand father Henry Frey born in Cincinnati eighty seven years ago. Family history cites Jack Frey former Dennison Hotel manager and many sons in the cause. Lester Cowan returns from Canada to register at Draft Board No 3 after a mistaken registration by his brother. he lives at 1228 Vine street.
Lawrence Kalaluhi aged 21 from the Hawaiian Islands registered at Local Draft Board No. 3 and works as a musician at Chester Park. Edward J. Gleason of Mt Washington, 21 and 105 pounds, also registered at Local Board No. 1 and expressed readiness to fight the Hun.
Edgar George Gaenge and William Robert Julius Gaenge, twin brothers of 4038 Taylor Avenue Oakley, registered at Local Board No 1. They reached draft age shortly after registration day last year.
Knowledge Kellums, a recent arrival from Alabama, told Local Board No. 7 he did not know his birth details but felt eligible to register. He presented himself and was registered.
The Ratterman family of 3216 West Eighth Street adds a fifth son to the four already serving, as Theodore Ratterman Jr. registered on Wednesday, continuing Board No 9’s notable family service.
Fonte Fortunato of 1890 Queen City Avenue, an employee of Pollak Steel, registered at Board No. 8 and sought to fight for the United States. Because he is an alien he cannot be accepted for service and was directed to the Italian Vice Consul for enlistment in the Italian army. Fortunato said he is making shells for the allies but would rather fight for the United States.
Louis Margolis a light weight boxing champion from Cincinnati registered at Local Board No 3 declaring he is a professional fighter and eager for a chance at the Bodies. He signed his draft certificate as Louis Margolis 1426 Race Street.
The registrars of Board No. 6 comprising Wards 14, 15 and 21 were Dr A E Fogel chairman Fred Liscomb chief clerk Philip Gasdorf William Chidlaw Louis Hahn Nelson Wolke Lorenz Lemper Albert Weinstein Louis Feinberg Sam Phillips Edward Glossinger Littleford Hunnemeyer and Charles W. Ratterman.
Registrars for Board No 9 covering Wards 19 and 20 list Charles E. Jones Jr as Chairman and chief clerk with Hal Petit and members J M Lammert Dwight Willett and Douglas McClure.
Louis Johnson chairs the board with William Smith as chief clerk and D McCarthy plus Stanley Aston Max Conrail Vincent Graner William Schneider Roy Fell Charles ONeil and Mike Strasser listed as registrars for Board No. 10 covering Wards 23 25 and 26.
Carl von Schneider of 575 Torrence road told Board No. 2 he currently holds Hungarian citizenship but will not remain a citizen long. He said he is ready to fight for this country and the monarchy he fled.
Alfred G. Allen reports that the joint Democratic Republican canvass has sold about $175000 in two days. School children contribute $106667 from 27731 pupils in 46 schools. Allis Chalmers aims for 1000 War Savings enrollees. plant employees already total 1500. Ward workers in Price Hill pledge 2500 cards. War savings societies form among Big Four yard and Julian Kokenge Shoe Co. patients. Republican Edward Hennekes notes $2000 pledges in Over the Rhine.
The Real Estate Board Executive Committee discusses War Savings Stamps. Nearly all members and employees subscribe and many sell stamps. Seventy offices were solicited. 108 cards signed. 44 pledges. 64 cards confirm purchases. Committee members listed: R. J. Wood, Philip Moessinger, W. H. Weiskopf, Ralph Costello, M. J. Wood, G. H. Cook.
Children of Hoffman School third and fourth grades staged a pleasing performance Wednesday night in Evanston School auditorium. The show raised over $100 for the Red Cross and the youngsters were praised for their fine effort and stage presence.
A brief note indicates an individual plans to apply for his first papers on Thursday, marking the start of a formal immigration process.
Registrars for Board No 8 covering Wards 17 22 and 24 are A J Buscher chairman G Werner chief clerk J M Dugan J G Williams and Henry Borgeman as members.
Chairman Buscher of Board No 8 asks a registrant who his nearest relative is and learns his father. The exchange continues with questions about marriage and whether the wife is nearer than the father, highlighting kinship considerations in the proceedings.
Dr. J. G. Williams acting registrar described Board 8 Wednesday as having both religious and martial aspects. He noted several men answered Amen after taking the oath.
Local Board No 8 selected Clinton Arnold Arthur B H Simmons Roscoe Franklin Harold Morrison John Ware for movement to Columbus Ohio on June 19. Alternates include Harry Shockley Luther Stratton Frank Helmer Arthur C Leonard Lonzo Butler. Lawrence Evans of 714 Freeman Avenue will be sent Thursday to train for the tank service.
The Cincinnati Advertisers Club elected leaders at its annual dinner held at the Zoo clubhouse with about 100 attendees. Red Ticket won six offices, Blue Ticket two. Hastings to head six months, then Loughead. Other officers include Solomon, Jones, and Joseph among winners. Jones injured earlier but attended. Ensign Rosenthal and Captain Kuhn guests observed wartime spirit in this election.
Cincinnati leaders of antisuffrage groups protest fundraising for the Susan B Anthony bill arguing all money should aid Red Cross and war needs. Speakers Mrs Florence Goff Schwarz Mrs Nicholas Longworth Sr Mrs Lawrence Maxwell and Mrs William Cooper Procter urge funds only for wartime purposes. They hint at seeking city officials to ban political fundraising during the war.
Mrs Maud Younger told suffragists at the Linton Hotel that three votes remain in Congress to pass the federal amendment and urged support for President Wilson. Iris Calderhead read a resolution urging women to back Wilson and press Senators to pass the authorizing amendment. Mrs Will Irwin discussed wartime changes in French women’s lives. Mrs Albert Morrill presided and Nicholas Sakorof spoke on Americanization. Irene Ritchie of the Three Arts Club sang The Women’s Marseillaise with Selmer accompanying.
Company F will give an exhibition drill at the Chamber of Commerce outing at the Zoo Friday evening. Judge Frederick L. Hoffman will speak briefly. The Chamber of Commerce Glee Club, under Prof. Ehrgott, will present a patriotic program. The National Defense Committee and Chamber Ladies plan a Better Baby contest with over a hundred entries.
Seven women were added to Cincinnati's nurse list and a Sunday mass meeting at Emery Auditorium will honor 50 nurses. Enrollees include Grace Martin and Ida Renner, with speakers Laura Logan and Major C B Perkins outlining Red Cross needs and wartime experiences. A patriotic band concert will precede the event.
Graduation exercises at the Jewish Hospital training school honored new nurses. Samuel Straus conferred diplomas and medals while Dr J Henry Schroeder urged service to the Red Cross. Miss M M Russell presented the class as they planned to join government service.
C Dixon of Chicago organizer for the United Association of Steamfitters arrived Wednesday to help settle the jurisdictional strike of the Steam Pipe Fitters Local Union at the new Courthouse.
Ray Bender a noted local grain man who has joined the army and turned 21 will marry Miss Marie Tanahan of Price Hill Monday morning at Holy Family Church Price Hill. The news circulated at a Grain and Hay Exchange session Wednesday drawing loud congratulations.
The first of weekly musical luncheons will be held Thursday in the Chamber of Commerce dining rooms. Alfred MacBlair and Charles Robb organize the event with a participatory program and attractive souvenirs for visitors.
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