Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune in Cincinnati, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1926

Page

5

Five die in Texas bungalow shooting over woman

In Houston area near the waterfront five men and a woman are dead or wounded after a jealousy fueled shooting. R R Tarter and Stewart killed Edna Milam 33 and others including Johnny Domange A K Latidas Cora Robinson Bill Sonnier and Anderson Beckman were wounded or killed. Tarter later shot himself aboard his ship.

Houston Texas R. R. Tarter Kentucky Stewart U. S. Shipping Board Brush Edna Milam Johnny Domange Port Arthur Tarter Wom A. K. Latidas Cora Robinson Bill Sonnier Anderson Beckman Beckman Domange

Cincinnati adopts oil roadway treatment districts in 1926

City issues resolutions creating oil treatment districts on St Clair Street Welliston Place and Regent Avenue for 1926. Assessments laid on abutting property to cover full treatment costs under Tobitt and Company contract. Also announces administrator appointment for Elizabeth R Copelen estate.

City of Cincinnati St. Clair Street Jefferson Avenue Woodside Place J. S. Tobitt and Company State of Ohio Esherrile Edward P. Durr Public Service Department City of Cincinnati Welliston Place Observatory Avenue Avery Avenue Wellston Place J. S.tobitt and Company Co. O. Sherrill Regent Avenue Paddock Road Corinth Avenue J.S. Tobitt and Company George B. Copelen Beechmont Avenue Hamilton County Ohio Elizabeth R. Copelen William H. Lueders H. J. Mergler

Appointment of Julian Levy as Executor in Hamilton County

Notice states Julian Levy of 3828 Graydon Avenue is appointed and qualified by the Probate Court of Hamilton County Ohio as executor of the estate of Jennie Levy, deceased. Probate firm Gardner, Precking & Overbeck of Cincinnati, Ohio dated June 3, 1926.

Julian Levy Graydon Avenue Hamilton County Ohio Jennie Levy William H. Lueders Hamilton Coun Ohio Gardner Precking & Overbeck Cincinnati Anna Reiss McMicken Avenue Adam Reiss

Jealous rage ends in murder suicide in Kentucky

In Pulaski County Kentucky Robert R Tarter a Merchant Marine of eight years killed three persons and himself and wounded three others. He left a letter to his parents Mr and Mrs Dallas Tarter saying he planned to leave the sea. He is survived by his parents a brother Elmer in California and two sisters Mrs Louise Richardson and Mrs Viola Krock Trimble.

Somerset Robert R Bob) Tarter Pulaski County Tarter Dallas Tarter Merchant Marine Elmer Tarter California Louise Richardson Viola Krock Trimble County

Federal hay fever treatment offered to government staff

Federal employees in this district can receive government funded hay fever treatment. Dr George H Bradley head of the first aid unit in the Government Building announced the program. Fifteen hypodermic injections are given during the summer and must start by July 1 for effectiveness.

George H. Bradley Bradley

Cincinnati Ordinance Vacates Alabama Street Route

The City of Cincinnati council passed Ordinance No. 197-1926 on May 26 1926 to vacate Alabama street from Spring Grove avenue westward 467.04 feet to the east line of the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad right of way. The action followed a petition signed by property owners and planning commission approval on April 27 1926.

Alabama Street Spring Grove Avenue Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad City of Cincinnati State of Ohio Planning Commission Murray Seasongood L. B. Blakemore Clerk of Council For Public Inspection

Notice to Contractors Sealed bids for Hamilton County work

County offices in Cincinnati invite sealed proposals for Barn F Unit Barn No 3 at the fair grounds, with a $200 bid bond, plan access, and contract bond requirements. Also city bids for Highland avenue drainage sewer and street widening, with brick paving and concrete base, due June 22 1926. Administrative notices include estate administration for Adam Reiss.

County Commissioners Hamilton County Cincinnati Ohio Hamilton County Agricultural Society Carthage Board of County Commissioners Mason Towle Albert Reinhardt Department of Public Service City Hall Highland Avenue McMillan Street Melish Avenue East Auburn Avenue Oak Street Engineer of Highways Co. O. Sherrill

Indictments Steer Kenton County Grand Jury Report

The Kenton County Grand Jury returned forty nine indictments including Pete Bonos 62 waiter of 417 Pike street charged with assault and battery after a girl under 14 was found in his room. Other indictments include willful murder highway robbery grand larceny housebreaking receiving stolen goods and illegal gambling related offenses. The report also notes municipal repairs needed for city building Ludlow sewers and noise issues near a milk station and mentions various names and charges in the new indictments.

Pete Bonas Pike Street Kenton County Grand Jury Applegate Bonos Ossie Mayer Powell Eleventh and Garrard Streets J. B. Grindmeyer M. J. Finnegan Rice Packing Company Ludlow Seventh Street Southern Avenue Latonia Decoursey Glenn Avenues Nineteenth Street Madison Avenue Russell Street Joe Whaley John J. Sullivan George Jones Charles Dixon Mose Davis Melvin Hoover Melvin Woolery Edward Smith John Green Dave Ashcraft Jack Harvey Raymond Cole Charles Ashcraft Herbert Ford Charles Oder Harrison Hall R. W. Livingston Walter Johnson William Valley Soards Ed. Miskell Carl Young Harvey Jackson William Girand Chester Eggleston W. Gibson T. W. Bowles Pete King Isaac Miles John Widmeyer Grand Jury Caldwell Walter Creighton York Street Fourth Fifth Streets Creighton Federal Grand Jury Owen D. Campbell Isabella Street George Tennefield Bellevue Minnie Mason Newport Harold Huber Dayton John Hirchhauer John P. Mulligan Henry Wettengel J. H. Feldman Fred Hallbach Charles P. Plum Almoslechner Huck

Newport Holds Clark Won County Election

Judge Caldwell of Campbell Circuit Court reversed a prior ruling and declared William F. Clark entitled to the Campbell County Judgeship after basing the decision on a Pendleton County Appellate Court ruling. Clark had challenged William C. Buten’s narrow 10 vote victory and an injunction blocked certification. Counter-claims were filed and the case has featured extensive hearings and appellate input.

Caldwell Campbell Circuit Court William F. Clark Campbell County William C. Buten Pendleton County Buten Clark Election Commission

Millionaire Albert J Gleason Identified After Hudson River Death

The body of Albert J. Gleason head of the Drake business schools was identified in Jersey City after floating in the Hudson River. Police say the death appears self inflected by drowning and a six month search ended with confirmation by William O D Spears. Gleason had disappeared from East Orange last Thanksgiving amid marital disputes and a prior lunacy inquiry.

Jersey City N. J Albert J. Gleason Drake Business Schools Underwood Gleason Potter’s Field Hudson River A. J. Gleason William OD. Spears Drake School East Orange Emma J. Gleason Chancery Court Arthur P. Haskins

Cincinnati Magicians to Attend Kenton Convention

Eight Cincinnati area magicians will join the International Brotherhood of Magicians convention in Kenton Ohio starting tomorrow and running through Thursday. Delegation members include Joseph Schreck, John Braun, Louis Levassor, Leslie P. Guest, Stewart Judah, Leslie Fitzwater, Paul Fuchs, and Carl Lehrey.

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune Cincinnati International Brotherhood of Magicians Kenton Joseph Schreck John Braun Louis Levassor Leslie P. Guest Stewart Judah Leslie Fitzwater

Pair Hold Up Nineteen Escapes With $2500 Loot

Two armed robbers, described as negroes and unmasked, robbed the Produce Smoke Shop in Cleveland’s commission house district. They took $2000 from proprietor Nathan Schur and $500 from eighteen customers lining up behind a partition, then fled with the money.

Cleveland Commission House Nathan Schur

Police Court Witness Held on Federal Charge

Elmer Roberts of 1543 Russell street was arraigned before Commissioner Roetken on a charge of intimidating a government witness and held for a June 11 hearing. He faces a pending police court case and a prior federal liquor sentence, suspended on good behavior.

Charles Welsh Bart Rogers Lakeside Inn Madison Pike Roetken George DuMont Mt. Clemens Avenue Cincinnati Alice Overstreet Owen County Prohibition Elmer Roberts Russell Street Roberts Walter Long West Twelfth Street Long Thomas Bridewell Chestnut Street Newport George Baughn Robert O' Welsh

Girl Recovers Memory After Warning by Matron

Thelma Raby aged 24 of Cincinnati appeared amnesiac after visiting Ft. Mitchell Kentucky. Covington police matron Cassie Mayer threatened to detain her, prompting memory return during the car ride to Covington. Charles Bilz of Ft. Mitchell had earlier brought her to the city asking for help.

Thelma Raby West Ninth Street Cincinnati Cassie Mayer Covington Ft. Mitchell, Ky Charles Bilz Ft. Mitchell Avenue Phe. Mayer Bill Regan Schuda

Suit for damages over dog kennel incident in Kenton Court

In Kenton Circuit Court Theresa Belser sues Erlanger Kennel Club and directors Owen P. Smith George Sawyer and Martin J. Hyland for 26721 21 damages claiming a fall on a fence post at Old Erlanger Fair Grounds last September left her with a fractured knee cap and nine weeks in hospital plus recovery at home through March 29 1926 Two divorce actions were filed with two decrees granted Judge Applegate Lulu M Reynolds from J R Reynolds custody of child to Lulu Haas Benjamin Betz from Minnie Betz custody of their child Emma Bradford from Bert Bradford custody of Emma Sayre Mildred Tre from Carl Trew custody of their child James aged 4

Kenton Theresa Belser Erlanger Applegate Lulu M. Reynolds J. R. Reynolds Milan Ind Lulu Haas Benjamin Betz Minnie Betz East Eleventh Street Emma Bradford Bert Allen Bradford Hot Springs Ark Emma Sayre Mildred Tre Carl Trew Welch W. Va James Wheeling

Covington man files bankruptcy schedules in district court

Three bankruptcy petitions were filed in U S District Court yesterday. Clifford Thomas Brown of Covington listed debts of 477.50 with no assets and creditors mainly from Covington and Cincinnati finance firms and furniture dealers. Willie Stephenson of Ludlow reported 407 in debts with no assets. Ed Kenney of Ludlow showed 416 in debts, no assets, and loan companies in Cincinnati as major creditors.

Covington United States District Court Clifford Thomas Brown Cincinnati Willie Stephenson Ludlow Ed. Kenney

Real estate transfers listed for Luella McPherson and Louis Fritz

Luella McPherson transfers a lot on Thirty second street to Clare H Blackburn and Orville Noel. Louis Fritz transfers a lot on Monroe street near Erlanger to J J Mullen.

Od Realty Luella McPherson Clare H. Blackburn Orville Noel Thirty-second Street Louis Fritz J. J. Mullen Monroe Street Erlanger

Marriage Licenses Listed From Various Cities

A list of individuals obtaining marriage licenses including Ernest Reneccanion with Mildred Stokes and others such as Ernest Sollars, Howard Hillard, Virginia McMullen, J. J. Wallendorf, Gertrude Barber, Arthur Saalfeld, Anna M. Hostel. Residences span Urbana and Springfield Ohio Newport Kentucky Lovington Jefferson City Missouri Hollywood California Covington Kentucky.

Ernest Reneccanion Mildred Stokes Ernest Sollars Boghe Top Cvisco Scccsescrois Howard Hillard Virginia McMullen J. J. Wallendorf Gertrude Barber Arthur Saalfeld Anna M Urbana O. Urbana O. Springfield O. Reading

Seven Officers Promoted to Sergeant in City Police

Chief William Copeland recommended seven officers for sergeant chevrons after a Civil Service exam. Promotions may take effect today with assignments to districts. Also promoted were seven sub-policemen. total promotions for the week reached 25. The article lists the named officers and their stations.

William Copelaw Copelan Jacob Sterley Bathgate Street William C. Adams L Sueders Avenue Edgar F. Hartman McPherson Avenue Geo. W. Ertel Fergus Street Frank Poppe Texas Avenue George T. Pearcy Brazee Avenue Central Station Herbert Decamp Columbia Avenue Eastern Avenue Lawrence Robbins John H. Brillert, Jr Allison Street Alphonso F. Geers East Twelfth Street Charles Meese East Thirteenth Street Joseph W. Casey Highland Avenue Broadway Louis B. Krull Hopkins Street James J. Devine Montrose Street York Street

Four jurors sworn to try Durkin murder case in Chicago

A tailor, a printer, a salesman and a railroad employee were sworn in as the first panel of four jurors to try Martin J. Durkin for killing federal agent Edwin Shanahan during a failed arrest. Ten other jurors had been tentatively accepted. Durkin showed little interest as Irma Sullivan Durkin, his wife, visited the city but did not attend the proceedings.

Chicago Martin J. Durkin Edwin Shanahan Durkin Irma Sullivan Durkin Cornell St. Louis Marty

Sherrill to Attend West Point Reunion Abroad

Col. Sherrill city manager said he will be out of the city Thursday through Sunday for the twenty fifth annual West Point class reunion. He plans to visit his mother and sister in Mt Holyoke Massachusetts during the trip.

Sherrill Col. Sherrill West Point Mt. Holyoke Mass

Unidentified Man Jumps To Death From Central Bridge

A man aged about 60 to 65 leapt from the Central Bridge near Newport into the Ohio. Bridge employee Mittens alerted Michael Wolfert, who might have saved him if notified sooner. A knotted cane was found at the scene. the body had not been recovered.

Central Bridge Newport Ohio Albert Mittens Michael Wolfert Putnam Street Wolfert Mittens Cincinnati

Southgate Girls Win Home Practice Demonstration Contest

Mildred Rust and Virginia Niebaum of Southgate Kentucky won the Home Practice Demonstration contest held at Alexandria Courthouse May 29 and earned a free trip to Lexington for Junior Week June 7 to 13. Newport Rotary Club awarded the prizes. Team leaders were Mrs. F. R. Rankin and Mrs. O. Thomas. Madeline Eschan and Cecilia Myers of Cold Spring were second.

Southgate Mildred Rust Virginia Niebaum Alexandria Lexington Tyve Newport Rotary Club F. R. Rankin O. Thomas Mary Ella Rudy Madeline Eschan Cecilia Myers Cold Spring

Property transfers announced for Bellevue and Highlands

Roy T. James acquires a Walnut street lot in Bellevue from Harry McKain. By order of the Master Commissioner William P. T. Morgan transfers a Marshall lane lot in Highlands Baby Farms to James Coburn for 2060 dollars.

Roy T. James Harry McKain Walnut Street Bellevue William P. T. Morgan James Coburn Marshall Lane Highlands Baby Farms

Covington Moose Meeting for William R Dedier Services

Covington Moose members assemble at the Moose Temple at 7 30 p m and move to 814 Front Street Dayton Ky for services honoring departed brother William R Dedier. Dictator Stanley Chrisman and Secretary John A Herold announce the gathering and duties.

Moose Temple Front Street Dayton William R. Dedier

Coffee futures rise on firmer Rio rates and oversubscribed loans

New York June 7 reports firmer Rio exchange rates and oversubscribed Brazilian loans in London lift coffee futures. Active months gain 13 to 25 points with July to 17.95c and December to 16.36c. Spot quiet at Rio 9%c, with costs for Bourbon 3s5s and 21.10c. Brazilian port receipts total 28,000 and Jundiahy 17,000.

New York London Rio Santos Rio Exchange Jundiahy

Property Transfers on Fourth and Putman Streets

Jacob Karp transfers a lot on Fourth Street to John P. Weber and William Braun transfers a lot at Tenth and Putman Streets to William P. Phillips.

Jacob Karp John P. Weber Fourth Street William Braun William P. Phillips Tenth and Putman Streets

Local Names List from Bellevue and Cincinnati Area

Readable fragments name several individuals tied to Kentucky and Ohio locations including Bellevue Ft Thomas Cincinnati Middletown Springfield Dayton and Cincinnati. Names listed include William A Eric Ida M Leopold Richard Reis Ellen OBrien William T Sixton Fannie Osborne Glenn Roberts Edna McBeth Thomas Williamson Sylvia Williams Frank Steinman Mildred Knose and others.

William A. Eric Ida M. Leopold Richard Reis Ellen O’brien William T. Sixton Middletown Fannie Osborne Glenn Roberts Springfield, O Edna McBeth Springfield Thomas Williamson Cincinnati Sylvia Williams Frank Steinman Dayton Mildred Knose Dayton, Ky

Divers adjust pontoons for sunken S-51 recovery

Navy divers at New London Connecticut resumed work on the sunken submarine S-51. They completed the last of eight pontoons used to aid in raising the craft. Work had paused yesterday due to rough weather.

New London Conn Navy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Robert Tarter Renner & Renner Holds Clark W. C. Buren Newport, Ky Lovington Jefferson City Hollywood Cal St. Memrad Stanley Chrisman Dictator John A. Herold Ft. Thomas Buick Cadillac Chrysler Flint Luxor Cab Nash Oakland Peerless Studebaker The Gabriel Snubber Sales and Service Co Court and William H. Mathers City Ice & Fuel AVON
Search Courier

Search the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication