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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1915
Page
4
The Kangaroo built in Bordeaux by Schneider & Co in 1912 is a one of a kind vessel designed to transport submarines. Its bow is removable and submarines are loaded in the hold then released at destination, a clever marine engineering feat admired by experts.
Cincinnati hosts the National Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association as 2,000 delegates gather for the 20th annual meeting at the Sinton Hotel. Ohio Wine and Spirits Association opens with addresses defending Greenland law and attacking prohibitionists.
Newspaper listing updates from the Commercial Tribune network includes office locations in Covington Newport London Washington New York and Chicago with addresses and phone references. The fragment notes multiple bureaus and a free reading room in London while listing contact points for Cincinnati affiliates.
The article lauds Governor Willis for cutting about 850000 from Ohio's state government by trimming unnecessary employees and abolishing commissions. It contrasts him with Cox, notes Willis's pledge of economical administration, and warns that payroll protections may face a public rebuff as cities face financial strain and calls for accountable service.
The National Civil Service Commission refuses to censure Collector Marshall of Frankfort over political activity. It argues that charging political conduct would paralyze Kentucky government and impede public service.
The communication advising Americans in London to leave signals German belief that they can dictate where U.S. interests may reside, implying a broader pressure tactic during wartime.
The Agricultural Committee of the Chamber of Commerce pledges further encouragement to practical farmers. The piece ends by wondering what if the practical farmers should return the compliment.
Donald MacMillan states the Arctic area Peary reached is not land. Doc Cook plans to mockingly invite Peary to visit him atop Himalayan summits.
Indictments in Texas target mayors county judges and city officials over alleged election fraud. The case suggests Terre Haute could join Leavenworth in related prosecutions and raises questions about municipal integrity and judicial oversight.
Mexican bankers urge bondholders to wait for a peaceful settlement, signaling calm expectations despite ongoing negotiations. The message stresses patience while responding to investors seeking clarity on financial stakes and timelines.
Fifty years ago in Cincinnati marriages are recorded for Joseph T. Anderson and Marie B. Tague. Thomas Langdon of Winona Minnesota and Julia Stewart of Pleasant Hill near Milford Ohio. Taylor Wells and Julia Curtis. Henry B. Gilmore of Cincinnati and Edmonia Todd. Other items note Captain C M Holloway ill for Sherman trips, A C Kemper to report for duty to Texas, a Soldiers Home to Commercial Hospital leadership change, a robbery notice in The Commercial, a Mt Adams Observatory fire damage, Drover’s Hotel burglary, street cleaner Henry Dreiker’s death, and the dissolution of Bailey & Decamp makers of spring beds and steamboat furniture.
Charles Hess announces the summer term of the Cincinnati Normal Academy of Music at 87 West Seventh Street beginning June 26.
Leona Dalrymple story follows Myra as she transitions from a flashy past to a more refined self. A salesman’s compliment and a changed attitude at work reveal how hair and appearance shape respect, gender expectations, and personal growth among colleagues.
Fulton Council No 328 Junior Order held its annual election naming Councillor Charles F. Brawley Vice Councillor Floyd Knight Assistant Secretary Chester Lathrop Warden Joseph McDowell Conductor Lawrence Hix Inside Sentinel Ira Pryor Outside Sentinel Chester McDowell.
A small island awakens and proclaims its fertile land, inviting settlement as the ocean grinds away rock. The passage argues human labor is endless as time erodes walls and roofs, and only continual hustle against nature’s plan preserves dwellings and beauty.
H G Buckner of Erlanger Kentucky lost a $900 diamond pin on the Blue Streak at Chester Park. After a Hyde Park resident kicked it with his foot near the clubhouse, he picked up the sparkling object and returned it to park staff. Buckner later identified the pin.
A telegram to L R Scholl of Western Union reports Miss Marion Henderson of Station A Cumminsville was taken from a train at Richmond Indiana and is hospitalized at Reid Hospital in critical condition. No relatives or acquaintances with that name could be found.
The will of Nicholas J. Walsh late head of Walsh Distilling Company was filed for probate. Wife Susanna R. Walsh to receive household property life estate in homestead and one third of the estate. Remaining third held in trust for eight children with phased income and eventual equal division. Trustees to receive $2000 yearly. Estate valued conservatively at $3,000,000. Also notes a divorce suit by Fannie Price alleging torment and seeking alimony with attorney H. E. Engelhardt.
Herman M. Fass files a 15000 dollar suit in Common Pleas Court against Mary Levi Simon Levi and Max Levi of 2534 Moorman Avenue alleging a four month conspiracy to alienate Fass from his wife Olga Fass since their September 1913 marriage. Fass claims humiliation and damaged social standing and cites the couple as the sources of the estrangement. Attorney William P. Hohman represents Fass.
Elmer Mesch files suit against Joseph H. Mesch of Wiggins Block seeking 10000 dollars for alleged slander. He alleges the defendant falsely spoke of him to multiple persons reflecting on his honesty. Case filed Wednesday. W Thorndyke attorney.
Judge Charles H. Hoffman awarded Flora Richter a divorce from John H. Richter of Covdale and granted her the property. She must pay Richter $350 lump alimony. Married in 1895, the couple previously resided in Newport, Kentucky. Attorneys: Galvin & Galvin for Richter and Powell & Smiley for the husband.
Christina Diers of 312 West Seventh Street testified that her husband John D. Diers is a loafer who stole money and is now jailed in Lawrenceburg Indiana. Her father and brother corroborated the jail record and the Humane Society showed Diers did not support his wife and child. They married in May 1913. Closs and Luebbert were her attorneys.
Alice Schumate of 2745 Arbor Avenue Hyde Park obtained a divorce from Clayton Schumate a contracting plasterer. She alleged cruelty and desertion of her and their child. They married in September 1895. Alimony to be settled out of court. John Molloy attorney.
Mamie Petty of 614 Armory Avenue was granted a divorce from William Petty whom she married in Maysville Kentucky in January 1913. She testified to cruelty and testified that he separated from her several times and witnesses said Petty stopped at the Cincinnati Hotel with another woman as his wife. Allen C. Roudebush was her attorney.
William Jones was granted a divorce from Della Jones due to neglect. The proceeding records indicate a formal dissolution of their marriage with no cited custody or support details in the readable text.
William D Stewart sues Ellen Stewart in a divorce proceeding alleging she associated with other men and stayed out all night last August after their marriage in April 1913. He remonstrated but she paid no heed and left him. she now lives in Youngstown Ohio. Charles L Hopping is his attorney.
Albert Seifert files for divorce from Carrie Seifert alleging she has been willfully absent for more than three years. Attorney J. Q. Martin represents him.
In a divorce suit from Daisey Ray Frank of 1684 Freeman Avenue and Jacob Frank a street car conductor boarding at 808 Poplar Street is charged with gross neglect. He alleges his wife often left home in the evening and stayed out until 1 to 2 a.m. or all night without explanation and spent his earnings on foolish things while refusing to cook his meals.
Julia Horsley files for alimony in Domestic Relations Court alleging her husband a can vasser living at 1813 Carll Street attacked her on October 28 in front of 300 Mohawk Street, slashing her face and causing permanent disfigurement. They married in Newport, Kentucky in November 1906 and have one child. Pushmill and McKnight are her attorneys.
Aquina M. Kelsch filed suit claiming John C. Kelsch abandoned her on April 24 and has given no support since, leaving her penniless. They wed in November 1911 and she alleges ongoing quarrels and unpleasant treatment. Attorney A. J. Murdock represents her.
Edward L Raisbeck sues Robert Cordes for $310 claiming five milk cows bought May 10 were not peaceful as warranted and two Jerseys never produced seven gallons daily. One cow kicked Jacob Roberts during milking. no cow met milk expectations. Attorney Walter H Strauss represents Raisbeck.
Bertha Campbell faces Judge May and a jury on a February 7 murder charge for shooting her husband Ralph Campbell at their home. The defense claims the shooting was accidental after a coroner's inquest heard the revolver discharged during a struggle over possession amid alleged advances by Campbell to a girl. Defense lawyers are Cogan Williams Ragland. state attorney is W. H. Harrison.
Dora Fisher sues Lewis McKibbons as administrator of the John F. Hill estate for 550 dollars for nursing services during Hill's illness from March 1914 until his death in November 1914. She states the decedent promised compensation. Orville K. Jones is her attorney.
A friendly suit to dissolve the trust under Louisa O' Farnau's will was filed in Common Pleas Court yesterday. The family agreed to give Mrs. Margaret Hall her $1,000 share of the estate and end the trust. A B Roessler represents all parties.
Frank M. Gregory filed yesterday suit against Fred Krenning Sr of Red Bank road seeking 2500 dollars for injuries from a dog bite near Krenning’s home on May 5. He claims Krenning harbored the vicious dog. Attorneys are Frank E. Wood and Sanford A. Headley.
Joseph Allgeirt sues Edmund F. Moore of 3218 Harrison Avenue for 5000 alleging Moore’s night driving struck him on Harrison Avenue. He claims four broken ribs scalp wounds erysipelas from scalp wounds and ongoing sleeplessness and dizziness. Attorneys are William J. Shroder and A. D. Alcorn.
The Court of Appeals issued seven decisions. In C J West & Son v Thomas & Seiter the Municipal Court lacked jurisdiction in a four bottle replevin suit. George Taylor v Cincinnati Traction Company affirms a $250 injury verdict. Lewis Diss v Long gets a new trial for $35. Receivers of Thomas Motor Car Co v Harrison uphold $50. R S Howard Co v Beaman reversed for denial of jury trial. Dwight Hinckley Lumber Co v Thom Co rehearing denied with defendant winning. Cordes estate v Doepke motion to strike exceptions denied. verdict $10,000 to Cordes estate administrator.
Judge May yesterday sentenced Aloysius Ready to six months in jail for assault and battery on his son Joseph Ready after cutting him. Two other indictments allege he cut his wife and another son during a family quarrel at their home. Arthur Jackson received a penitentiary term for pickpocketing but the sentence was suspended on good behavior. Eugene Lamping was sent to the penitentiary for robbery of Parker Sidebottom of 45 dollars and a gold watch on March 20.
List of case numbers and parties includes Hyde Park Lumber Co v Sam Kuller lien and extian for 8 Miller & Foster No 159,287 Julia Horsley v Harry Horsley for divorce Pummill & McKnight No 189,288 Margaret Hall v Lise Meu ret to terminate trust A B Roegsler No 169,289 Rocco Hamoroso v The Industrial Commission of Ohio petition on appeal filed Fulford Shook Schwaab Morgan vea Bosker v Kath i et al for partition of estate PN eS Joseph Allgeler v Edmund D
The Jacobs-Miller Company responds to creditor proceedings led by Bibb Manufacturing. It admits the creditors statements and seeks adjudication. The schedules show debts of 17 575 dollars with 486 secured and assets of 1 621 dollars including stock valued at 800 dollars and other personal property about 810 dollars. Debts mainly to Eastern and outside creditors.
A docket of cases includes damages claimed from Moore for 5000, McKibens administrator for 550, Krenning 2500, Wood and Headley in divorce suit, Seiferts in divorce, Little Sisters of the Poor authority to sell real estate, Kelsch alimony, and Fass 13000 in damages, along with several other actions and a pair of railway and traction company suits with damages requested, all from Superior Court No. 56,445 and 56,446.
Lawson Composite Stone Company won a patent infringement suit against Cincinnati Cement Products Company and Thomas Hackett. Judge Hollister granted an injunction against the cement firm and Hackett while leaving undecided the patent's validity.
Tuesday registered applicants for naturalization include Frank Strub a barber from Germany of 1767 Dreman avenue John Petrick a worker from Hungary of 106 Commerce street David Baberman a fruit dealer from Russia of 746 West Court street and David Broonstein a tailor from Russia of 923 West Court street.
Swift & Co appeals to the Circuit Court of Appeals from Judge Tuttle’s dismissal of a $100,000 claim against Detroit Rock Salt Co for allegedly failing to deliver salt supplies. Arthur C. Reichert appeals a Memphis Federal Court ruling denying his suit for an auto promised by H G Hill and Hill Grocery in a St Louis store sale, the court finding Reichert acted as an unlicensed broker, invalidating the claim.
The Circuit Court of Appeals begins its June term with the appeal of Morris L. Bettman, former president of Bettman & Johnson Co. He challenges his District Court sentence for postal law violations. Government counsel Moulinier. Bettman represented by Dinsmore. Judges Knappen and Denison traveled from Michigan. The session lasts two weeks.
In Crescent Motor Company case petitions filed by J Floyd Wayne and Thomas L Wayne allege $100000 bonds were issued as going concerns without their consent and seek court declaration that the bonds are illegal and void, asserting they held preferred stock and must consent to any bond issuance.
William E. Knightelinger, a city chauffeur, filed a bankruptcy petition yesterday listing debts of 1624 dollars and no assets.
The Tenth District C W E M conference met in Harrison with delegates from Hamilton Lindenwald Norwood Northside Carthage Cincinnati and other southwestern Ohio churches. Morning program led by Christian ministers featured a 42 minute address by Rev C W Schwartz. Afternoon women led talks by Miss Esther Lamb and Miss Fay Hall on youth church links and mission bands.
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