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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1912
Page
10
S V Norton explains how excessive loading and improper loading distribution wear solid tires. He cites three overload types, notes misaligned equipment and demonstrations push higher loads, and describes who bears the repair costs while urging better tire sizing and operator education.
The B F Goodrich company urges honest cooperation with major American truck builders to improve conditions. It calls for adherence to carrying capacity schedules, education of truck owners to favor larger original equipment, and joint efforts to educate demonstrators and salesmen for mutual advantage and healthier industry growth.
In Worcester Massachusetts a Peerless motor truck delivered sixty tons of coal to the state hospital and Worcester Technical School in nine and a half hours using a special unloading body that lifts and tilts the load while in motion. The mechanism reduces unload time and demonstrates the manufacturer’s range of special bodies and traffic experts.
The Kansas legislature authorized a vast hatchery project at Pratt costing 150000 dollars. The facility will be one mile long and a quarter mile wide with 100 ponds averaging an acre, six feet deep. A 500 foot concrete dam on the Ninnescah River creates a ten acre water source feeding three miles of 21 inch pipelines to each pond.
Five hundred officers and men of the German fleet visiting Newport News toured the Newport News Shipbuilding Company plant after disembarking from their ships in Hampton Roads. The group also spent the afternoon at Buckroe beach and showed particular interest in the Texas dreadnought recently launched for the United States government.
Postmaster Hitchcock reports Cincinnati ranks high in postal savings deposits, exceeding many cities. New York, Chicago, Portland, St. Paul, and San Francisco lead, with Cincinnati at $367,622 and an average depositor of $96.09, up $6.66 in April.
President Taft addressed Naval Academy graduates at Annapolis during June week ceremonies. Diplomas were awarded to the class as next year’s seniors hosted a farewell ball. Taft urged officers to uphold navy traditions and noted the public’s greater need for a strong naval force.
The world central committee, representing 288000 Sunday schools and over 28000000 members, arranged the seventh Sunday school convention for Zurich Switzerland from July 8 to 15 1913. Four ocean liners will carry U S and Canadian delegates. A preconvention Orient tour will be led by H J Heinze of Pittsburgh and Frank L Brown of Brooklyn with fifty specialists.
At Camp Perry Ohio on June 7 six cadets from Miami University qualified for National Rifle Association medals at the encampment closing today. Bryan B Motter of Time Ohio earned the commandant's medal, with Nathan Hallwood of Columbus second. Qualifiers from Friday included George R. Bolford Toledo Cade Clover Lima Claus Voges Canton Russell Flechinger Springfield M. G. Robertson and W. H. Hopkins Cincinnati.
Chicago police seek Alma Fries and Esther Burns both 16 after they left for an amusement park on June 7 and have not been seen by relatives. The disappearance raises the total missing girls under police search to six.
Syracuse June 7. Directors of the National State Bank of Oneida have sworn out a warrant for former cashier William G Hill. A shortage of 27000 dollars is reported and Hill is expected to be arrested this afternoon.
The late Baroness Von Zedtwitz formerly Mary Elizabeth Caldwell of Louisville died December 15. An appraisal dated today fixes New York estate at 1.37 million with Kentucky Newport and foreign property pushing total to about 6 million. The bulk of the estate goes to her son Walde man Conrad Von Zedtwitz.
Columbus Ohio June Governor Harmon appoints C O Hoffman of Arcanum Darke county to the state pharmacy board to succeed A W Kiler of Columbus.
In Chicago on June 7 Miss Bertha W Allen of Newton Lower Falls urged American Nurses Association members to keep a sunny disposition but avoid emotional attachment to patients. She advised nurses to focus on work, ignore brusque physician orders, and overlook tender patient remarks.
An essay cites Prof. Franklin H. Giddings arguing the future race will be built by the middle class and immigrants rather than today’s wealthy, and warns that birth rates fall as families seek advancement. It notes the youngest child often rises to distinction and calls on higher classes to aid future generations.
A reflection from the Albany Journal on personal restraint and contentment. It urges not to envy others but to measure contentment by what one lacks and to let talent inspire gratitude rather than pride. It also notes that a man who fights his own battles gains supporters.
The Findlay Motor company's plant in Findlay Ohio, placed in receivership almost a year ago, did not attract bidders at today's sale. The minimum acceptable bid was 137000 dollars, and no offers were made.
The University at Hongkong opens funded by British and Chinese benefactors with a $1 429 000 local currency endowment. Built by Sir Hormusjee Mody at $180 000, its faculty will be largely British with Chinese language focus and an annual income of about $109 006 local currency. The notice cites global Western influence and cites New Orleans Picayune commentary.
President Taft appointed C. A. Burke postmaster of Johnstown Ohio and Irwin Cooper postmaster of Fredericksdale Noble county Ohio in a special dispatch to the Commercial Tribune.
The Peoples Savings Bank and Covington Trust Company discuss consolidation to form one of Kentucky’s largest banks. Ernst named to assess standings and assets with several meetings held. stockholders mostly favor the merger.
After the aldermanic meeting Frank J. Johnson displayed a Court of Appeals decision upholding the Kenton Circuit Court ruling in his suit against Alderman Edward J. Taylor. The matter was referred to the law committee and city solicitor. An ordinance to add two sanitary guards for the health department was adopted with two-year terms and a $75 monthly salary. The measure also confirms permanent posts for Martin O'Hearn and S. Nock, previously acted upon by a health board resolution.
Anger over Ludlow speed limits grows after a serious Wednesday night crash involving 4 year old Elizabeth Maher. The ordinance caps at twelve miles an hour and is allegedly ignored by drivers near the Lagoon. A demonstration of the speed limit will be shown Monday to guide police enforcement. Police Judge Hawkins vowed to apply the limit to all violators.
Eighth Grade pupils were entertained by high school scholars during a musical and literary program led by Superintendent Sluss. The event featured demonstrations of work from high school grades to help pupils preparing to enter high school next year.
Perry Canfield, principal of the First District school, resigned yesterday to the board of education. After eight years in charge, he plans to retire from teaching and run his large Indiana farm near Rising Sun, a move praised by Superintendent Sluss and staff.
Dan PD Owens a 35 year old harness maker of Chattanooga Tennessee was struck and killed by a Chesapeake and Ohio train at the Sixth street crossing in Covington at 10 pm His body is at Sweatman morgue awaiting word from relatives He lost his left leg right foot and skull fractures was taken to St Elizabeths hospital but died letters found in his pockets from friends in Pittsburgh his mother Mrs L A Duncan 215 East Third street Chattanooga and a young woman in Louisville Kentucky
W A Shore who was declared elected clerk of the board of education appeared with attorney Orie Ware at the school board office to demand McLaughlin vacate the office. McLaughlin refused to relinquish, stating he has not been ousted and that Shore must pursue legal action. The dispute centers on signing payroll vouchers for teachers and staff.
Suit filed in circuit court by TM Myers and Howard seeking divorce from Fred West and custody of an infant daughter amid extreme cruelty and nonsupport. Judge Tracy grants temporary restraining order restricting contact at plaintiff’s home. Another divorce suit entered by Shaw and Ware for William Johnson against Sallie Johnson on statutory grounds. Jury in Lakeman damage suit proceeds in circuit court.
A verdict was returned by Union Light, Heat and Power Co awarding the plaintiff $1,040 in the damages suit. In a separate circuit court trial, John Sisson sues Kroger Co for personal injuries. George F. Eaton & Co. vs August Schmidt ends with a jury verdict for the plaintiff for $32.50.
The Kenton Realty company transfers property to George W. Hitt for 23 by 108 feet on the north side of Seventh Street west of Madigan. A permit issued yesterday by Building Inspector Lubrecht authorizes George Lambert to build a two story brick flat at 108 Howell Street costing $5000.
Judge J T Hodge told the Campbell County grand jury to investigate the Iroquois club after reports of antigambling violations. Jurors searched the club at night and will report findings today, while a brewery wagon delivered cases to the rear.
Police report multiple break ins in Campbell county with suspects targeting Attorney Gunkle's Fifth and Overton residence, the Bellevue cleaning business of E Bedillin, and the C O railway baggage room. Losses reach several hundreds with official tally at $200 for the railroad loot.
About an hour after a luncheon of cheese and crackers at her home Mary Logan of 818 Central avenue died of araemic convulsions. She fell ill minutes after finishing her meal and died soon after. Coroner Digby returned the verdict.
The Newport Area of Eagles will dedicate a new hall with special services tomorrow afternoon. The event will be combined with the annual memorial services honoring members and veterans.
Judge Hodge continues E E Klotzback vs Kimberle to next Friday due to Judson Shuey’s illness. Zimmerman vs Newport city dismissed as settled. Antonetta Donath declared of unsound mind by jury in Yungblut court. Five individuals fined five dollars and costs by Judge Buten. Grimsley sues S Co C Street Railway for fifteen thousand dollars over alleged car strike. Thornton vs Postal Telegraph moves for new trial. Grand jury returns indictments for Walter Anderson assault, Guy Jackson shooting to kill, Arthur Wabble petit larceny, Beulah King cocaine sales to negros in the county.
John Winstel transfers a tract of land in Campbell County to Charles Potter. Sadie Hickey conveys a lot in Newport to Leona Brasher. Both items appear as brief land transfer notices in the period’s public records.
G B Groesbeck treasurer of the fresh air fund lists contributions for the ward furnishing days of pleasure for children in tenements during hot weather. Donors include Julius Fleischmann $100 and Max Fleischmann $100, Mrs Pauline Mayer $25, the Dancing Club $50, carnival proceeds $279, and many individuals totaling sums from $3 to $100.
Special Dispatch to the Commercial Tribune reports Dr Henry Horace G dean of the University of Louisville a prominent surgeon was seized with heart disease and indigestion on a train from Atlantic City last evening. He is at Medico Chirurgical Hospital in Philadelphia in no serious condition and will likely return to Louisville tomorrow.
United States Marshals from Knott and Letcher counties seized twelve alleged moonshiners in Whitesburg Kentucky marking the largest single arrest convoy in the area. The suspects hailed from varied parts of Knott and Letcher counties.
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