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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1914
Page
2
Merchants say they risked investment to ensure clearance for arms bound for Tampico, claiming a customs officer denying clearance would face damages. Admiral Badger reports Zara gosa and Bravo will reach Tampico tomorrow morning, with his department updated on the matter.
The article recalls years of experiments to perfect typewriter ribbons and carbon papers, detailing fabric choices and formulas for colors, plus the costly machinery and extended labor behind Paragon’s ribbons and Red Seal papers.
Reports from Vera Cruz say the main gunboats Zaragosa and Bravo left Puerto Mexico to enforce Huerta’s orders and block the port of Tampico. They hope to intercept the Antilla, carrying 300,000 pounds of ammunition for the Constitutionalists, near the Panuco River entrance while battles for strategic control continue at Vera Cruz.
Special Dispatch from Niagara Falls reports rising alarm as Huerta aims to seal Tampico port to hinder munitions flows to the Constitutionalists. US vows to keep Tampico open, risking wider diplomatic strains and possible withdrawal of delegates from the mediation talks.
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune reports on Vera Cruz combat during which Vietnam era railway and naval action is highlighted. Wording notes bravery of soldiers from Ohio among others, with emphasis on their courage under fire and service in the strategic port assault.
Washington dispatch details Rear Admiral Fletcher praising resourcefulness courage and devotion to duty of naval and Marine officers in the Vera Cruz seizure. Eminent conduct awards go to Captain W R Rush Lieutenant Colonel W C Neville and Lieutenant Commander A Buchanan with others lauded for leadership under heavy fire across both days of fighting and the capture of the city.
William Dickson, a motorcycle policeman, fell yesterday and, despite serious injuries, remained on duty for over two hours without notifying the station. After his machine stalled at Belmont and Oak streets, he was thrown and lay unconscious briefly. He repaired his bike, resumed duties, and only sought help when pain intensified around 4 pm. His left arm and wrist and three ribs were fractured. he also had bruises and cuts. His wife summoned a doctor around 7:30 pm, and the police surgeon later said he is seriously injured and unable to report for duty soon.
In Cincinnati, thirty-two Ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry veterans mark the regiments fiftieth mustering out anniversary by saluting their battle flag one last time at Memorial Hall. Gerhard Ferber is 93, Frank Kaiser 69, Kaiser having joined at 16 in 1861. The silk flag, bullet-riddled at times, is to be moved to Columbus Memorial Hall.
A thief woke Dennis Gleason of 1000 Wesley Avenue while he slept in Lin ton Park early yesterday and stole his coat. Gleason suspects a young man of color as the perpetrator.
Pig iron production eased in May yet buying improved across branches. Weekly activity topped 200000 tons with a 90000 ton yearly output contract for a Pennsylvania plant. A 66000 ton rig iron order from United States Cast Iron Pipe Co. strengthens the market. Exports exceed 40000 tons as rail and basic foundry demand rise. Prices largely steady. freight-rate uncertainty stalls broad revival plans.
A man named Harry Pike trespassed inside Buckingham Palace, scaling walls and wandering corridors before being captured in the servants’ quarters. He faces Bow Street for unlawful entry, while the incident prompts criticism of royal guard procedures and raises questions about palace safety and potential links to suffrage agitation.
The Antisaloon League crafts a forty eight page handbook branded as the first gun in a state-wide educational drive to banish the saloon. Wayne Wheeler announces the pamphlet to dry leaders, detailing wet and dry maps, county and city tallies, licensure history, and economic gains from prohibition, plus medical and legal perspectives.
In Columbus Ohio on June 7 the week of the grand primary petition round-up drives party nominations. Forty three for state offices nine for US Senate about 150 for Congress and numerous for legislative and county posts must file petitions by midnight next Thursday to avoid forfeiting ballot places. Candidates from governor to ward committeeman race to qualify amid reports some may fail. Petitions for state offices US Senate and Congress go to county boards of election first then to the Secretary of State after a five day complaint window.
Chicago club women prepared to greet 15002 visitors for the twelfth biennial General Federation of Women's Clubs. The convention opens Wednesday and runs through June 17 with delegations from all states, the Philippines, Canada, India, West Indies and Japan attending.
An Ohio state convention of Knights of Pythias draws about 10 000 Knights to the city for three days of meetings. Grand Lodge HQs will be at the Linton Hotel, Pythian Sisters at the Emery Hotel, with Grand Lodge sessions in Emery Auditorium and Auxiliary at Odd Fellows Temple. A grand parade tomorrow night promises a spectacular display with many prizes and numerous floats.
Joel C. Clore president of the Charter Commission will speak at a Westwood Civic Association special meeting in the town hall. He will outline the proposed new form of government and participate in a discussion on its merits and demerits after the talk.
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune Washington June 7 Senate leaders plan to pass the tolls exemption repeal by tomorrow night amid antitrust work and a push to advance the Interstate Trade Commission bill. House action follows with potential conference if amended, while Newlands seeks to push trade legislation as a long session looms through August.
Dr Paul Ritter, Swiss minister to Washington, will arrive in Cincinnati next Thursday evening. The Swiss colony plans a depot welcome and escort to a hotel where he will be guest of honor at a banquet hosted by Cincinnati’s Swiss delegation.
A new Westwood council of the Knights of Columbus was initiated yesterday in Eagles Hall with about 150 knights attending a Metropole Hotel banquet last night. District Deputy Joseph F. Costello presided, Edward Dixon delivered the address, and other speakers included Judge Geoghegan Charles Mayer Dr Thomas Hart Hon Joseph Clark and Father Tieken.
An article promotes CITROLAX as a safe quick remedy to cleanse the bowels and relieve headaches from constipation. It claims easy use, pleasant taste, no pain, and universal safety, with availability from druggists or direct mail orders from Koley & Co.
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