World Court issue tests Republican unity in 1924 campaign
Washington correspondence notes a GOP rift over joining the World Court. Secretary Hughes argues for the World Court link while Republicans split on foreign policy and the League of Nations covenant. Democratic critique follows as the campaign frames the issue for voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Commercial Tribune
David Lawrence
National Republican Late
Democratic Press
National Democratic Committee
United States
International Court of Justice
World Court
Republican Committee
Hughes
Adams
Democratic National Committee
Republican National Committee
Congress
Lawrence
Negro Migration Movements Prompt Judge Hoffman on Policy
Judge C W Hoffman notes migration of African Americans from the South burdens Ohio and city services. He argues officials must discourage unwanted influx and return dependents to responsible states. The piece cites economic factors and labor agents as catalysts. Cincinnati faces urban challenges, urging economic recalibration to fit new conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Domestic Relations
C. W. Hoffman
Ohio
South
Cincinnati
Protect Humans and Animals in Tri State Society Plan
The Tri State Animal Protective Society aims to curb animal mendicancy across Cincinnati and across the river, expanding jurisdiction to both Ohio and Kentucky areas. By operating on both sides of the river the group hopes to reduce stray dogs and cats and lessen public nuisance from animal predation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-State Animal Protective Society
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Ohio
Varying Customs and Fellow Citizens in Old and New Worlds
A compact column contrasts London police restraint with American policing in which officers face verbal abuse while maintaining calm. It notes different cultural expectations and hints at broader social themes. The piece surveys attitudes toward authority and public discourse across nations.
New York Society Notes On Beauty And Gossip
A columnist critiques New York society and beauty, praising midinettes on Grand Street and a glove counter allure, while condemning some debutantes as washed out. It also describes a grim Williamsburg Bridge scene, bootlegger coffee shops, a former East Side button maker turned magnate, and a new Tutankhamen Sundae on Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fifth Avenue
Grand Street
West
Bowery
East Side
Thirty-fourth Street
Eighteen Graduates Honor Ohio Female College Class
Fifty years ago in Cincinnati the Ohio Female College at College Hill honored eighteen graduates. Miss Sibilla Hammitt read an essay on Science Literature and Art, Miss Lila B. Reddish spoke on The Salad of Life, and Miss Martha B. Jones on Greatness in Littleness. Hundreds attended amid a cloudy to fair day, 70 to 83 degrees. The National New Church Association met at Fourth and John, F A Dawson led the Sunday school convention, and 65 police lieutenants were examined in the mayor’s office. The Church of the Advent was consecrated by Bishop Bedell, and the Davenport Club presented Randal’s Thumb and Pocahontas for Cincinnati Orphans’ Asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Female College
College Hill
Sibilla Hammitt
Lila B. Reddish
Martha B. Jones
The
New Church Association
Fourth and John Streets
F. A. Dawson
Boston
Church of the Advent
Bedell
Kemper Lane
Curtis Street
Peter Tinley
Randal
Davenport Club
Melodeon
Cincinnati Orphan's Asylum
Wetherell
Mr. Churchill
Edith Temple
Miss Smith
Broadway
Twenty Years Ago in Cincinnati From The Commercial
A snapshot from Cincinnati history notes Frank Foulds, chairing a milling firm, being summoned to explain his jury no show in a murder case. Park Department funds ran dry, 27 laborers were cut, and street repair plans paused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Foulds
Chamber of Commerce
John A. Caldwell
Fred Geiger
Park Department
Fleischmann
Woodwerd
Hughes High
St. Xavier’s College
Chefi
Walnut Hills
Uni
Remus Appeal Opens Amid High Stakes at June Term
The June term opens with the Remus case, the so called King of the Bootleggers, and thirteen others facing conspiracy to violate the national prohibition act and nuisance charges. Remus and co defendants face lengthy sentences, with Remus already ordered to pay fines and serve terms in Atlanta and Montgomery County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
George Remius
John Weld Peck
Death Valley Farm
Remus
George Conners
John Gehrum
Clem L. Herbes
Clarence Bell
Ernest
Buck'’) Brady
Charles Wissman
George Gellenbeck
George Dater
Harry Gardening
Harry Boyd
George King
Elmer Roth
Atlanta
Montgomery County
Arthur Bensinger
Louisville
Chester H. Krum
St. Louis
Elijah Zoline
New York
John H. Drutfel
Edward Moulinier
United States District Attorney
Graver & Lorbach
James
Tip’’) O’brien
Carl Brucehaber
John Dunsback
Steve Fackerty
Alfred Yockey
Cincinnati
Newport Rolling Mill
Yockey
O’brien
Fackerty
Brucehaber
Winchester
Dunsback
Covington
Andy Bogenschutz
Pennsylvania Railroad
Henry A. Schafer
Switchman
Schafer
H. E. Scott
State of
Ohio
Helen M. Saunders
Charles C. Blackmore
Jeffrey N. Collins
National Can Company
Olin B. Fellows
Fred S. Rogers
Olin S. Fellows
Toledo Fence and Post Company
Court of Appeals
James W. Let
Floyd J. Smith
Fence Company
W. O. Stiles
Julian Simon
Big Run Coal Company
Matthew Addy Company
Computing Scales Company
Toledo Scale Company
Divorces Sought Over Alleged Infidelity and Neglect
A series of divorce actions surface as couples in the city cite infidelity and neglect. Charles Bush, Hazel Bush, and other pairs face suits over spousal misconduct and failure to provide. One case notes a prior arrest as grounds for custody and separation.
Bergman suit against Katie Bergman dismissed
The case filed by George Bergman of 1213 Jackson street against Katie Bergman of 1722 Race street was dismissed after allegations that proper support had not been provided were not upheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bergman
Jackson Street
Katie Bergman
Race Street
Injunction Sought To Close Public Garage In Ohio
Helen G. Davis files in Common Pleas Court to stop Edward J. Kennedy and Francis X. Kennedy from operating a public garage at Highland and Earnshaw avenues. Davis, owner on Earnshaw, says noise from cars and objectionable language disrupt the neighborhood near her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Kennedy
Francis X. Kennedy
Common Pleas
Helen G. Davis
Earnshaw Avenue
Highland and
Earnshaw Avenues
Mt. Auburn
$25 000 Suit Follows Explosion of Gas
Kathryn Jacobs files a $25,000 damages suit against Union Gas and Electric Company in Common Pleas Court. She alleges a gas line without a cap was connected without notice, and a lamp ignition caused a home explosion after she moved into 1110 West Eighth Street on December 27 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Jacobs
West Eighth Street
Union Gas and Electric Company
Common Pleas Court
Court of Appeals affirms three rulings in state cases
The Court of Appeals upheld Thomas Brown's conviction for failing to support an illegitimate child with a two year term or $1000 bond and $4 weekly payments. It affirmed a $1770.37 attorney’s fee for Hess. It dismissed Louis Valero v Yourell for lack of preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Thomas Brown
E. T. Dixon
Brown
Harry Hess
F. Herrier & Co
Louis Valero
James Yourell
Not Guilty Pleas Entered in Bankruptcy Conspiracy case
Pleas of not guilty were entered in United States District Court by Charles A. Israel of Middletown and Myer Schwartz of Cleveland who, with Max Sussman, were reindicted on conspiring to defeat bankruptcy law by concealing assets. They were released on $2,000 bond for trial on June 20. Karl Mog, former Assistant State Librarian, reindicted for conspiring to violate copyright law and released on $1,000 bond after pleading not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States District Court
Charles A. Israel
Middletown
Myer Schwartz
Cleveland
Max Sussman
Karl Mog
Carpenter John Hopper Declares Bankruptcy in Portsmouth
Judge Smith adjudges John S. Hopper a bankrupt after a voluntary petition in U S District Court. Assets listed at 325 dollars and liabilities at 779.85. Hopper is a carpenter based in Portsmouth, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Smith
Hickenlooper
United States District Court
John S. Hopper
Portsmouth
Hopper
Bond Approved for Sidney Adler as Chicago Millinery Trustee
Charles T. Greve a bankruptcy referee filed an order in United States District Court approving bond of 500 dollars for Sidney Adler of Cincinnati as trustee of the estate of S. Saperstein trading as the Chicago Millinery Company a bankrupt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Greve
United States District Court
Sidney Adler
Cincinnati
S. Saperstein
Chicago Millinery Company
Hygiene Society Here Gains Wide Reputation in 1922
The Cincinnati Hygiene Society reported its best year yet at the annual meeting. President Dr. William S. Keller cited 97 Ohio towns many cities nationwide and nine foreign countries sending inquiries about the Cincinnati system. Ten thousand pamphlets on Social Hygiene Education were issued and distributed nationwide. Mrs. Templeton Briggs and Dr. Louis Techstein joined the society board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Hygiene Society
William S. Keller
Ohio
Union
Cincinnati
Keller
United States
Templeton Briggs
Louis Techstein
Union of Cincinnati
Fifty-One Degrees To Be Granted At Conservatory Commencement
The Cincinnati Conservatory of Music holds its 56th annual commencement in Concert Hall. Rev. Frank Nelson delivers the oration as the Conservatory Orchestra and women’s chorus perform. Thirteen collegiate degrees and 24 academic degrees plus 14 public school music certificates will be awarded. Several local graduates appear in the list with addresses and instrument specialties. class day includes prophecy reading and tree planting. The alumni reception follows in South Hall with plans for a later building dedication and a principal address by Rev. John W. Christie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Frank Nelson
Christ Church
Conservatory Orchestra
South Hall
John W. Christie
Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church
R. Saylor Wright
Cornell Place
Cincinnati
Anna May Payne
Portland
Train Hits Truck At Main Avenue Crossing
Walter Salmon narrowly escaped fatal injuries when his Vulcan Copper Co truck was struck by passenger train No 19 at the Main Avenue Big Four crossing in St Bernard. Salmon escaped with minor bruises and was taken home by private car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Salmon
Betts and
Linn
Main Avenue Big Four
St. Bernard
Salmon
Vulcan Copper Company
Main Avenue
New Suits Filed in Common Pleas Court Foreclosures and Divorces Listed
Case entries include No 186269 Louis J Howe vs Clara Golden for foreclosure of tax lien. No 186270 Ethel L Crosley vs Walter Z Crosley for divorce and child custody. No 186271 Belle Freeman vs man for divorce of children. No 186272 Anna Anderson vs Frederick W Anderson for divorce and custody. No 186273 Elizabeth Frank vs Jesse Frank for divorce alimony and custody. No 186274 Laura A Green vs Ezra Green for divorce. No 186275 Charles Bush vs Hazel Bush for divorce. No 186276 Trustees of Winton Place ME Church seek authority to mortgage real estate. No 186277 Lillian M Trahms vs John H Trahms for divorce. No 186278 Helen G Davis vs Edward J Kennedy et al for injunction. No 186279 George W Winstead vs James F Drinnon for 934.48 on account. No 186280 Kathryn Jacob vs Union Gas and Electric Co for 25000 damages. No 11 Henry H Stanley vs City Auditor for injunction. No 186282 Mary E Sellers vs Thomas B Mulligan for 350. No 186288 Mamie Driesel vs Julius Driesel for divorce and alimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Elizabeth Frank
Jesse Frank
Laura A. Green
Ezra Green
Charles Bush
Hazel Bush
Winton Place
M E. Church
Lillian M. Trahms
John H. Trahms
Helen G. Davis
Edward J. Kennedy
George W. Winstead
James F. Drinnon
Kathryn Jacob
Union Gas and Electric Co
Henry H. Stanley
City Auditor
Mary E. Sellers
Thomas B. Mulligan
Mamie Driesel
Julius Driesel
Answers to a 1923 general knowledge quiz
The page lists ten new questions about geography history and science and prints yesterday's answers. Topics include Adelaide capital of South Australia, ranking metals, Labyrinth island myth, Father of History, peonage in the United States, Tyre's location, Gilbert and Sullivan operas, a six sided figure, Hindustani language name, and the current geological epoch. Also provided are ten yesterday's answers on electricity copper pitchblende fathom Behring Strait Mercury Africa patent length Zeus Grant and The Charge of the Light Brigade.
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Adelaide
Tyre
Upper
India
Asia
Alaska
Behring Strait
Africa
United States
Zeus
Grant
Tennyson
By Press Publishing Co
Woodward High Hosts School Radio Concert Demonstration
Arthur O. Jones instructor led a concert where four Woodward pupils with musical ability performed at a new radio broadcasting station. A receiving set installed at the school let students hear the performers while lessons explained how radio works to the science classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward High School
Arthur O. Jones
Jones
Woodward
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McNaught Synd. Inc
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W. H. Bunch
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Committee On Law
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Bush
Langland Avenue
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Blair Avenue
Charles W. Hoffman
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Llewellyn Street
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Innes Avenue
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Atta Boy
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State Street
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Ind
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Frederickstown
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Lewistown
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Highland
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Ridge Avenue
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