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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1920

Page

2

Uncle Joe entertains at Republican convention crowd

The crowd at the Republican National Convention cheered as Uncle Joe Cannon appeared on the platform and toasted the audience after declaring the Supreme Court decision on prohibition. Delegates then sang and shouted, while officials reported progress on the platform and a recess was approved. Cardinal Gibbons offered the morning prayer as the convention began.

Lodge Resolutions Committee Uncle Joe Cannon Senator Lodge Mr. Cannon Supreme Court Committee On Platform United States Teddy Theodore Roosevelt Senator Watson Smoot Jim” Watson Platform Committee Platform McCormick Illinois Cardinal Cardinal Gibbons

Old Doctor Who Supplanted by Specialists Decried in Ohio Talk

Dr Louis Schwab deplored replacing old family doctors with modern specialists during an Ohio Alumnae Association address. He praised the old practitioner who chewed tobacco with dignity as part of a colorful life portrait. The event featured Dr Joseph Ransohoff on Dr John Hunter and neurology lectures by H H Hoppe Th Diller and A Friedlander with a banquet to follow.

Louis Schwab Ohio Joseph Ransohoff John Hunter Ohio-Miami H. H. Hoppe Théodore Diller Pittsburg A. Friedlander Charles Jane Cleveland Business Men's Club Howard Saxby

Vice Presidency for Harding If He Wants It

Chicago June 10. Senator Harding could win the nomination for Vice President if he wants it. The idea gains steam at the Congress Hotel as Daugherty and Harding’s camp weigh a possible second spot. Delegates inch toward the first test, with Willis filing papers and speculation on Burton entering the race. Hoover supporters note a drift toward the ex-Food Administrator amid a shrinking stronghold for Lowden and Johnson.

Chicago Harding Congress Hotel Harry Daugherty Cincinnati Frank B. Willis Columbus Ohio General Wood Lowdon Johnson Willis Theodore Burton Harvey C. Smith Hoover Major Green Robert A. Taft Myers Y. Cooper

Banker Arthur Newbold Dies at 61 in Philadelphia Office

Arthur F Newbold, partner in Drexel & Co and J P Morgan & Co, collapsed and died in his Philadelphia office shortly after lunch. He was 61.

Philadelphia Arthur F Newbold Drexel & Co J. P. Morgan & Co

Merrell Quits High Court for Railroad Practice

Judge Stanley W. Merrell resigned from the State Supreme Court to become chief counsel for the New York Central Railroad succeeding L. J. Hackney. Governor Cox named Coleman Avery to fill Merrell’s unexpired term. Simeon Johnson discussed as possible successor. Merrell cited duty to family in declining re election.

Stanley W. Merrell State Supreme Court New York Central Railroad L. J. Hackney Coleman Avery Cox Merrell Avery Simeon Johnson New York Central

Shippers of Nation Urge Higher Freight Rates

The National Industrial Traffic League urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to grant increased freight rates to railroads. Chairman R. M. Field of Peoria IL said current transportation is deplorable and higher, properly earned rates are needed to restore service, credit, and loan capacity for railroads.

Traffic League Interstate Commerce Commission Washington National Industrial Traffic League R. M. Field Peoria Field

Largest Still Seized in Missouri Raid

A still reported as the largest seized by prohibition officers in Missouri since the dry law took effect was found in a vacant St Louis house. The apparatus stretched from the second to the third floor and could produce about 200 gallons daily.

ST. Louis Missouri

Airplane in Storm Makes Night Landing Through Wireless Aid

A government air mail plane bound from New York to Chicago landed safely at 8 p.m. after wireless calls from its radio operator guided the descent. Delayed by a windstorm, the flight carried three passengers and 1,200 pounds of mail, departing Cleveland at 3 30 p.m.

Chicago New York Great Lakes Naval Training Station Cleveland

First Traffic Hearing Set for Wednesday to Tackle Congestion

The Traffic Investigating Committee announces the first public hearing on congestion relief ordinances will be held Wednesday in Council Chambers. A second session follows Friday June 18 at 2 pm to discuss one way streets and parking with a new clause banning flying below 4000 feet over the city and prohibiting advertising from aircraft.

Council

Horace Mann School Protest Over Janitor Fees

Horace Mann Welfare Association members meet at the Horace Mann School to oppose a $2.25 nightly fee for opening buildings. They would pay only if funds go to the Board of Education, not to the contracted janitorial firm.

Horace Mann Welfare Association Horace Mann Board of Education Horace Man Association

Tailor Designers Discuss Cincinnati-Columbus Baseball Game

Plans for a baseball game between Cincinnati Chapter Merchant Tailor Designers and Columbus association were discussed at the Hotel Linton. Columbus won last year, with Albert Striker predicting a Cincinnati comeback. Chris E. Krieger demonstrated frock-coat cutting. next meeting will feature sport coat cutting by Ben Friedman.

Cincinnati Merchant Tailor Designers’ Association Columbus Association Linton Columbus Albert Striker Chris E. Krieger National Association of Merchant Tailor Designers Ben Friedman

Post Office announces August retirement eligibility for 23 staff

Twenty three Cincinnati Post Office employees and officials were notified yesterday that they are eligible for retirement and pension in August under the new law. They are urged to apply if they wish to continue working, with applications needing Postmaster approval to be accepted.

Cincinnati Post Office

Cinderella shoe contest at Chester Park outing

The Cincinnati Retail Shoe Dealers Association and Cincinnati Shoe Travelers Association offer prizes for the smallest feet at a June 26 event at Chester Park with Councilman Jesse McDonald judging the contest.

Cincinnati Retail Shoe Dealers’ Association Cincinnati Shoe Travelers’ Assocation Chester Park Jesse McDonald

B and C Changes in Passenger Service Restores Afternoon Train

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad restores the Cincinnati to Louisville afternoon train at 2 30 p m starting next Sunday, with arrival at 6 30 p m. New and adjusted services include through operation of Train No 42 to Cincinnati, a Cincinnati Toledo local at 5 a m, and earlier arrivals for Detroit.

Louisville Cincinnati Baltimore & Ohio Railroad G. W. Squiggins North Vernon Ind Toledo Dayton Detroit

Wireless Demonstration for Morse Mutual Aid Benefit

T E New of Precision Equipment Company begins installation for a wireless outing at Coney Island tomorrow. Demonstrations will be on steamers and at the island, with airplane flights and a musicale transmitted from Gilbert Avenue amplified to sound from the bandstand.

T. E. New Precision Equipment Company Coney Island Morse Mutual Aid Benefit Association W. G. Scholl Cincinnati Aircraft Company Gilbert Avenue

Dr Dabney Delivers Commencement Address at Wilmington College

Dr Charles W. Dabney president of the University of Cincinnati spoke at the forty fourth Wilmington College commencement on Americanism and equal opportunity. He was greeted by a large audience as faculty for the Queen City College of Pharmacy was announced with J Edwin Jay as president and Olga Ramsey reappointed registrar.

The Commercial Tribune Wilmington Wilmington College Charles W. Dabney University of Cincinnati America Dabney Frank Cain Caswell A. Mayo Russell Olt Queen City College of Pharmacy J. Edwin Jay Pharmacy Louis Werner, Jr Charlee T. Souther Clifford Sater T. Wittkamp E. V. Kyser

Airplanes In Minnesota Politics Boost Campaigns

Airplanes are aiding the National Non Partisan League campaign in Minnesota. Townley, president of the national organization, first used a plane to attend multiple meetings daily, and now the league has purchased another plane to push its drive for the Republican nomination in the June 21 state primary.

ST. Paul Minn League Minnesota Townley National Organization

Locust Pest to Return in Greater Numbers Soon

Locust pests known as the thirteen year periodical cicada will be more abundant this summer across the South from Iowa to the gulf. University of Missouri entomology professor Dr. Leonard Haseman says swarms will appear about June 15 and the insects are harmless to crops but attack young orchards.

Columbia South Leonard Haseman University of Missouri Iowa Gulf Haseman

Veterans of All Wars to Hold First Outing

A popularity contest will be a feature of the first annual patriotic outing and reunion of Robert E. Bentley Post American Legion at Chester Park on July 3. Ten candidates from five veterans groups compete, including Bentley Post members L H Dube Bienfang Steube Michaels Rooney and others from Barnett Post G A R Fehrenbatch Spanish War Veterans Peterson and Lang Rieck.

Chester Park Robert E. Bentley Post American Legion Bentley Post L H. Dube George S. Bienfang William R. Steube Herbert Michaels John J. Rooney Barnett Post

England Birth Rate Returns to Prewar Levels

England's birth rate has risen in most districts and now matches prewar figures. Registrar General data show eight weeks in 1920 with 1,442 more births than the same period last year, while London records a notable excess of baby boys signaling population restoration.

London England Lancashire Midwives Committee Registrar General

Heat Toboggan at Republican Convention Spoofs Platform

Special Dispatch from 1921 satirizes the GOP platform, lampooning taxation, lynching, waterways, child labor law, and economy. The author jokes about party notes, blows a fuse on the national committee, mocks C O O P nickname shift, and mocks candidates Hughes and Sproul.

the Commercial Tribune Bell Syndicate, Inc Chicago Governor Sproul United States Chester National Committee Congress Republican Party Western Union Republican Congress Montenegro Bryan Penrose Philly Sprowl Jess Willard

Rotarians Enjoy One Day Frolic At Cody’s Farm Event

Rotarians in Kentucky celebrated with a day of feasting at Cody’s Farm near Hrrlanger. Cincinnati businessmen thrived on barbecue and homemade beverages while Mammy Chloe's Georgia family recipes stole the show. A four inning ball game ended in a lopsided 24 to 4 score amid mishaps and protests. Prizes funded delegate travel to Atlantic City with a wide array of donated goods.

Cody's Farm Hrrlanger Cincinnati Mammy Chloe Mose Mammy Georgia James Reilly Bob Chapman Ray Redmond Atlantic City W. C. Steubing Robert Schelinger J. Vogepohl D. K. Vorheis H. J. Rowan

Kidnaped Coughlin Baby Safe From Savannah Letter

Norristown reports a second Savannah letter about the thirteen month old Blakely Coughlin kidnapping. The writer claims the child is well and demands money, warning the parents not to delay. The handwriting matches the first letter and no identity of the child is given.

Coughlin Savannah Norristown Blakely Coughlin George H. Coughlin Blakely

Youngest Woman Earns U of C Diploma at 18

University activities moved to Terrace Park Clubhouse for a senior class dinner dance and the final family reunion. Marian Hoeman, 18, daughter of Alfred Hoeman, becomes the university’s youngest girl graduate and plans to study dramatic art in the East next fall. Her sister Elizabeth Hoeman is noted as Hughes High School’s youngest graduate with high honors. Phi Beta Kappa honorees include Mary Paddock, Dorothy Sisson, Willamena Baker, Elaine DeBeck, Jean Robinson, Salomon Newmark, SHilda Fillmore, and others. Cin cinnatus Society members are listed among the graduates.

Terrace Park Marian Hoeman Alfred Hoeman University Elizabeth Hoeman Hughes High School Phi Beta Kappa Keys Mary Paddock Dorothy Sisson Willamena Baker Elaine DeBeck Jean Robinson Salomon Newmark Shilda Fillmore Stewart Cooper George Renner Samuel Wolke Sam Todd John Knapp Abe Feinberg Cincinnatus Society Mary Kramer Helen Knight Helen McCarthy Esther Sechrist Miriam Westheimer Harry Austerlitz Sam Bailey Earl Widan Herbert West Cornelius Petshold Selden High Francis Fossett

Pin Disappears From Woman's Card Game in New York

New York June 10 fashionably gowned women fill the west side court as Mrs J C Gleason pleads not guilty to stealing a $1800 diamond bar pin during a women's poker game at Mrs Chester M Curry’s home last month. Bond set at $5000. A wrist watch set with thirty amends is offered to cover bond. Curry testifies she had not invited Gleason and that the pin and $200 were missing after Gleason arrived.

New York West Side Court J. C. Gleason Chicago Chester M. Curry Bond Charles P. Leonard Atlantic City Isleason Curry

Ohio May Get Auto Record

Ohio officials of the Automobile Department say the state may lead the nation in motor vehicle licenses as about 540000 tags have been issued and the total may exceed 600000. This would be nearly 100000 more than last year.

Columbus, CO Ohio Automobile Department

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Mr. Smith Cinennati Heap Wmith Schwab Daugherty Harold W. Coates High Court School Society Chance DR. Dabney Queen City Pharmacy College Veterans OF All Wars Island Ag Gune Graz Sprout Lardner Ring W. Lardner Mass Henry Hughes House of David Joy World Fort Crookes Optician Benedict West Seventh St John U.of C Motion Picture Houses Katherine MacDonald Passion Norma Talmadge Mildred Harris Chaplin Rex Beaceh Orpheum Tom Mix Sky Theater Pathe
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