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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1920

Page

3

Platform Demands Protection of Americans in Mexico

Kentucky delegates at the convention meet in Col A T Hert's room and discuss first ballot voting. Most support Governor Lowden while H arding and Wood receive several votes. Delegates visit Lowden at his headquarters and return to the Coliseum after a brief session amid a deadlock over the peace plank.

Chicago Kentucky A. T. Hert Congress Hotel Lowden Harding General Wood Morrow Illinois Coliseum Resolutions Committee

Jilison Forces Weut In Fight Over Treaty Plank

Contested proposals were taken up as Senator Borah noted strong sentiment for the Work proposal amid the treaty plank dispute.

Jilison WEUT Borah

Senator Johnson pledges defeat of internationalist push in GOP platform

Chicago June 10 Senator Johnson declared the first assault by internationalism and bankers on the Republican party had been met and defeated in the platform dispute over the League of Nations He said a second assault may come to nominate a President and that reports suggest the plank will favor American foreign policy aligned with Washington and Monroe He indicated he may not attend the convention if the matter is settled as he expects but would go otherwise

Chicago Johnson League of Nations Republican Party Johnson-Borah Wall Street Tam Washington Monroe League Mexico Armenia Paris Jefferson America Senate

Party of Lincoln must continue as the party of the plain people

A political slogan asserts the Lincoln party should persist as representing ordinary citizens. The remark emphasizes populist appeal within party rhetoric and signals ongoing alignment with common voters.

Lincoln The Plain People

Willis Comes Out For U. S. Senate

In Columbus Ohio June 10 former Governor Frank B Willis announced through Chicago friends his candidacy for the U S Senate nomination. The move sparks speculation on Senator Harding’s own re nomination plans with foes and friends weighing whether Willis seeks a real race or withdraws if Harding runs for President. Other filings include Newton H Fairbanks for Governor and William A Julian for Senate.

Columbus Chicago Frank B. Willis Harding Willis Newton H.fairbanks Springfield Republican State Executive Committee Donahey Dan B. Cull Cleveland Supreme Court William A. Julian Cincinnati United States C. Homer Durand Coshocton Justice of the Supreme Court

Important Platform Planks Adopted at Chicago Convention

The Republican platform broadly blames the current administration for wartime and peacetime missteps and outlines priorities. It calls for agricultural price/credit reforms, farm land access, collective bargaining with safeguards, and limits on strikes. It favors private rail ownership under regulation, tax simplification, and sound finance while resisting Mexican policy failures and opposition to Armenian mandates or European entanglements.

Zielonka predicts long convention from Chicago opening

City Solicitor Saul Zielonka predicts the Republican convention will extend into the next week. He says delegates are at a standstill and balloting may not start until tonight or tomorrow, with the convention possibly finishing by mid next week if the confusion remains. Zielonka attended as a spectator and returned due to other duties.

Saul Zielonka Chicago Mr. Zielonka Zielonka

Republican stance on international justice and peace

The text asserts that the Republican party seeks an international association upholding justice and public right through law and impartial courts. It calls for universal conferences when peace is threatened, enabling nations to prevent war without compromising national independence.

Republican Party

Johnson predicts Republican nominee amid League debate

In Chicago on June 10 Senator Johnson forecast the Republican presidential nominee would be chosen at tomorrow's convention. He praised the League of Nations debate as revealing the current opposition to ratification and affirmed confidence in success. Governor Sproul endorsed the platform as American and constructive, urging laws that restore national self-respect.

Sproul

Governor Lowden Says No Statement Tonight

Governor Lowden announced he will have no statement to make tonight on the platform. He reiterated the plan to speak at a later time and offered no further remarks.

Lowden

Butler Defends League Busting Planks in Republican Rally

Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler declared that league approval and the prank by all factions insure the fullest strength of the Republican party in support of a constructive policy. He said the party’s position grows stronger with the defeat of the radical League of Nations plank, a minority report from the Committee on Resolutions, carrying only Wisconsin La Follette delegates.

Nicholas Murray Butler League Republican Party

Poindexter Hits GOP Stand Against Compromising Principles

Senator Poindexter states the league plank requires the Republican party to oppose any surrender of sovereign powers. He argues that peace costs and sacrifices are worth defending and that the people will not compromise on fundamental principles.

Poindexter Republican Party

Senator Harding Likely To Comment After Reviewing Platform

Senator W. G. Harding said he had not read the platform but would issue a statement after digesting it. He added that any declaration supporting the Senate’s stand would be favorable to him.

W. G. Harding Senate

Platform praised as solid foundation for Republican appeal

Major General Wood praised the platform adopted at today's session calling it a solid foundation for appealing to the American people. He said it will aid the national candidate and Republican contenders in interpreting party principles to the public and that all Republican candidates can accept its declarations.

Federal Trade Commission Wood

Governor Morrow Promotes Lowden at Kentucky Headquarters

Governor Edwin P. Morrow spoke at the Kentucky headquarters and before the Hamilton Club this morning. He noted he speaks more often than he eats and urged support for Governor Lowden, saying nothing to it but Lowden as his final remark.

Edwin P. Morrow Kentucky Morrow Hamilton Club Lowden

Kentucky Convention Opens As Swope Arrives At HQ

Judge Yancy Little of Manchester led a group of young women into the Kentucky headquarters at the Congress Hotel this morning. King Swope of Danville, veteran of overseas service and first Republican elected in twenty five years, joined early. Swope backs Governor Lowden.

Museum of Colonels Yancy Little Manchester Kentucky Congress Hotel King Swope Danville Swope Lowden

Suffragists Recruit Daily at Kentucky Headquarters

The city welcomes new suffrage reinforcements as Mrs. Charles Firth of Covington records at the Kentucky headquarters. Firth leads the Home Protective League of Covington, praised for helping curb living costs. Dr. Ben L. Bruner of Louisville, former gubernatorial candidate and Secretary of State, arrived and commented on the early voting scene.

Charles Firth Covington Kentucky Firth Home Protective League of Ben L. Bruner Louisville Gus Willson Dr. Bruner

Veterans college president attends twelfth national convention

Dr. W. C. Ganfill of Center College Danville Kentucky attends his twelfth national convention. He has chaired or attended since the 1872 Grant nomination with no misses, and says he has no preference as long as the nominee is a good man.

W. C. Ganfill Center College Danville General Grant Ganfill

Army crowd at national convention viewed by Fuqua spectator status

Colonel Stephen O Fuqua arrives at Camp Zachary Taylor and says he is merely a spectator as 500 Chicago police and nearly a hundred Sergeants-at-Arms per state fill the Coliseum. They move through aisles obstructing views of spectators and press.

Stephen O. Fuqua Zachary Taylor Kentucky Chicago

Bryan Visits Kentucky Headquarters for News

William Jennings Bryan called at the Kentucky headquarters last Wednesday night but left without a story. Visitors include R. A. Dudley of Covington and a Louisville delegation that registered at Kentucky headquarters. Guests named include C. G. Fabian C. M. Wiseman Jr John M. Scott B. H. Hundley Miss Lillian Davis Prentiss M. Ferry Homer C. McClellen and Prof. William R. Jullian.

Wiliam Jennings Bryan Kentucky R. A. Dudley Covington Louisville C. G. Fabian C. M. Wiseman, Jr John M. Scott B. H. Hundley Lillian Davis Republican State Committee Prentiss M. Ferry Homer C. McClellen William R. Jullian Frankfort

Elihu Root Arrives in Plymouth for Hague Court Commission

Elihu Root, representing the United States, arrived in Plymouth and will join the commission on the construction of a permanent international court of justice. The first meeting is planned for June 16 at the Peace Palace in The Hague. He received a London banquet invitation from Lord Desborough but has not yet accepted.

Plymouth England Elihu Root United States International Court of Justice Hague Peace Palace Root London Lord Desbrough

Newport Teachers Stand Firm for 300 Dollar Raise

Newport school teachers refuse anything less than a $300 yearly pay rise for the next term. In a public letter to the Board of Education, President C. R. Little said the demand remains unchanged and addressed rumors about Superintendent W. P. King. The association tied the condition to no discrimination and expected King’s continued support.

Newport Board of Education C. R. Little Teachers’ Association W. P. King King

Dayton Ky Adopts New Traffic Rules For Buses And Autos

Dayton Kentucky announces new city traffic regulations. No person under sixteen may drive an automobile. Vehicles must pass on the right and stop for streetcars. Spot lights are banned and maximum speeds are ten miles per hour for autos and motorcycles. DUI offenders face misdemeanor fines. A zone of quiet around Speers Memorial Hospital and zones of safety around public schools are established.

Dayton Speers Memorial Hospital

Woman Swears Husband Tried to Kill Her in Newport

Mrs Edgar Volz of East Second Street Newport swore out a warrant yesterday charging her husband with attempted murder. Police arrested him on a disorderly conduct charge after she fled to her cousin’s home on Third and Saratoga streets. He threatened to break down doors and kill her. the case goes before Police Court this morning.

Edgar Volz East Second Street Newport

Eighth grade diplomas awarded at Newport Public Schools

Sixty eight students received diplomas at last night’s commencement in the Park Avenue School auditorium. Prof. D J Winston led a fine musical program while Superintendent W P King delivered the principal address and distributed the diplomas. The students themselves conducted the program.

Newport Public Schools Park Avenue School D. J. Winston W. P. King

Newport Mayor's Wife Injured in Train Accident

Mrs. George Smith of Orlando Florida, wife of Newport's mayor, fell in her coach on a train en route to visit her granddaughter, breaking her leg. The 86 year old was unaware of the accident until arriving in Cincinnati. She was taken to a hospital. the fall occurred after a sudden train start. She is mother of Emma Smith, former local schoolteacher.

Newport Joseph G. Herbarnn George Smith Orlando Fla Hermann Smith Cincinnati Emma Smith

Nurses Elect Leaders at Eastern Registered Nurses Meeting

Mrs. Etta Haverkamp head nurse at Speers Hospital Dayton was elected Vice President of the Eastern Registered Nurses Association at a Lexington convention yesterday. Miss Anna Ryan of Lexington was named President. Miss Josephine Meyers Newport Community nurse accompanied Miss Haverkamp to the session.

Etta Haverkamp Speers Hospital Dayton Eastern Registered Nurses’ Association Lexington Anna Ryan Josephine Meyers Newport Haverkamp

Newport Manufacturing Company to Build Truck Bodies

The Weingartner Planing Mill property on Saratoga Street between Ninth and Tenth was sold yesterday to a Detroit concern, Chester A. Silva announcing the sale for about $50,000. Detroit men W. J. Morley and C. W. Darwinkle have been in Newport surveying shipping and labor conditions. The Newport Manufacturing Company, capitalized at $75,000, will be formed to produce truck bodies.

Weingartner Saratoga Street Ninth Tenth Streets Detroit Chester A. Silva W. J. Morley C. W. Darwinkle Newport Newport Manufacturing Company

Dayton Council Sets City Tax Rate At Two Dollars Per One Hundred

Dayton Kentucky council held a special session to set the the tax rate at 2 per 100 valuation for the coming year. The Finance Committee had proposed 1.85 per 100 but officials ruled it insufficient to meet the city's financial demands.

Dayton

Campbell County Clerk Seeks Return of Election Seals

William Milius Campbell County Clerk asked election officers yesterday to return election seals and ballot box keys immediately. He says the seals and keys will be needed for the upcoming primary election.

William Milius Campbell County

Real estate transfers filed in Campbell County Clerk records

Yesterday in Newport bonds filed show Samuel and Lena Finkleman transferring a Monmouth Street lot between Fifth and Sixth to Joseph and Ida Specter. Ellen Bradley transfers Fifth Street Newport property to B H and Eugenia Jackson for 2000 dollars. Charles York and Elizabeth York transfer Fifth Avenue Dayton Kentucky property to Catherine Thropp. R W Nelson and wife transfer 30 feet on Linden Avenue Newport to George C and Blanche Ware for 1500 dollars. Joseph and Estelle Doyen transfer 30 by 112 foot Fifth Avenue area on Walnut and Vine streets Dayton to Frank and Marie Ketterer.

Campbell County Clerk's Office Newport Samuel Lena Finkleman Joseph Ida Specter Monmouth Street Fifth Sixth Streets Ellen Bradley B. H Eugenia Jackson Fifth Street Charles Elizabeth York Catherine Thropp Fifth Avenue Dayton R. W. Nelson George C Blanche Ware Linden Avenue Joseph and Estelle Doyen Frank and Marie Ketterer Walnut and Vine Streets

Fort Thomas Building and Loan votes to raise capital

The Ft. Thomas Building and Loan Association voted to increase capital stock from 800000 to 1000000. President B H Kramer leads the organization founded in 1910.

Ft. Thomas Building and Loan Association B. H. Kramer Dorothea Beankage Henry Brankamp Newport

Names and Residences in Ohio Valley Parish List

A compiled list showing individuals and their residences: Clyne Gwyn Fort Thomas Kentucky Evelyn Taylor Frankfort Kentucky Gibbet Wit t s Mainville Ohio Elsie Bickenhoest Brecon Ohio John B Hardin Oil City Pennsylvania Ida H Walden Oil City Pennsylvania Harley F E Trimble Kings Mills Ohio Jeanor E Crowthers Kings Mills Ohio.

Clyne Gwyn Ft. Thomas Evelyn Taylor Frankfort Gibbet Witt Mainville Elsie Bickenhoest Brecon John B. Hardin Oil City Ida H. Walden Harley FE. Trimble Kings Mills Jeanor E. Crowthers

Holmes High School to Hold 52nd Commencement Exercises

Fifty seven students will graduate from Holmes High School at the fifty second annual commencement in the school auditorium on Tuesday June 15. Dr F B Dyer will deliver the principal address on The Value of a High School Education in After Life. Diploma ceremonies conducted by Glenn O Swing with Dr Ranshaw awarding diplomas. Rev J How ard Gibbons to pronounce benediction. A chorus of over 50 students to sing patriotic selections. Five honor graduates named: Wayne M Cobb Edna Miller Marguerite Holliday Stitt Grace Virginia Cloud and Margaret Foreman.

Holmes High School Alvin A. Ranshaw Board of Education F. B. Dyer Glenn O. Swing Dr. Ranshaw J. Howard Gibbons Wayne M. Cobb Edna Miller Marguerite Holliday Stitt Grace Virginia Cloud Margaret Foreman Dorothy Ashbrook Thomas Bell Bernice Burroughs Kenneth Carlton Levina Carr Lee May Christerson James L. Cobb Wayne Cobb Virginia Craig Jesse Taska Dunn Ellaise Elliston Margaret Siefriet Margaret Howell Ralph Ledder Cora Miller Edna, Miller Henrietta Moore Hilda Oeirich Lavenia O'Neil Nellie Louise Pflueger Ruth Roudebush Albert Ryan Bessie E. Swarburg Jack H. Sharon Mary Ruffin Shore Susan Elizabeth Simrall Margaret Holliday Stitt Kathryn Sturm Margaret Terrill Margaret Jane Threlkold Vernie May Venard Carol Walker Ruth Walker Jefferson O. Watts Edna Dorothy Weaver Grace E. Bockholt Hermina Borgenshutz Marie Cardosie Doris K. Clark

City Repeals Fire Department Reduction and Raises

City Commissioners repealed the reduction of the Fire Department from forty nine to forty men and granted a $20 monthly raise. Firemen had refused to return to work until terms were officially sanctioned. An ordinance to pay all phone rentals for the men at home was passed. The salary increase to be discussed at the 1921 budget meeting.

Latonia refinery barred from emitting odors by injunction

Judge Tracy in Kenton Circuit Court granted a temporary injunction against the Petroleum Refining Company of Latonia restricting release of offensive odors and gases. The case, brought by Hugo Jones and other Latonia residents, followed a health inspection tour. A prior county health order demanded abatement within twenty four hours.

Petroleum Refining Company of Latonia Judge Tracy Kenton Hugo Jones Latona

Nurses to Graduate at Booth Memorial Training School

Four nurses will be graduated in the 192 class from Booth Memorial Hospital Training School on Thursday. Captains Lydia Ott and Jane Reynolds and Ensigns Marty McCann and Elizabeth Pertner will be the graduates. The baccalaureate sermon will be delivered by Rev Hugh Leith at the First Pres.

Booth Memorial Hospital Training School Henry Hesse Lydia Ott Jane Reynolds Marty McCann Elizabeth Pertner Hugh Leith

Covington Churches Plan Special Sunday Ceremonies

On Sunday June 2 Covington churches will dispense with evening services to attend the ceremonies at the Presbyterian Church. The change details a shared observance affecting local worship schedules.

Byterian Covington

Impersonating Officer Isadore Wiener Fined and Jailed

Isadore Wiener of Washington DC was charged with impersonating a federal officer. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs and sentenced to sixty days at hard labor in the public quarry by Judge Mason in Police Court after his arrest at the race track. Wiener claimed government status but could not produce credentials.

Isadore Wiener Washington, D.C Mason Wiener Pulie Bullock

Two aged friends die within hours of each other

Mrs. Mary Finley, 75, and Mrs. Frank Bledsoe, 76, longtime friends, died within two hours of each other at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Finley died after 4 PM from age-related infirmities. Bledsoe died shortly before 6 PM. Bledsoe was a cousin of late Indiana Senator Daniel W. Voorhees and left one daughter.

Mary Finley East Sixteenth Street Frank Bledsoe Sterrett Avenue St. Elizabeth Hospital Bledsoe Finley

City Acts To Curb Car Theft By Requiring Permits

Covington city commissioners passed an ordinance requiring all garage men and used car dealers to obtain city permits and to file daily business reports. A heavy penalty is set for failure to report.

Covington

Tag Day Quota Reached for St. Elizabeths Hospital Drive

The committee reports the full quota of volunteers secured for Saturday Tag Day to aid St. Elizabeths Hospital. Representatives say all towns in Kenton and Campbell Counties will cooperate in the fundraising effort.

St. Elizabeth's Hospital Kenton Campbell Counties

Traffic violator Frank Fries fined and jailed in police court

Frank Fries, 20, of 2558 Eden avenue Cincinnati, fined 50 dollars and costs and sentenced to thirty days hard labor in the public quarry for traffic law violations after failing to appear. He had been released on a 12 dollar cash bond.

Manson Frank Fries Eden Avenue Cincinnati Fries Joseph B.dunkie Board of Education Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias Pineville Elizabeth Berling Madison Avenue United States M. V. D. Bell Alfred Denneman East Tenth Street Emanuel Methodist Church Tenth Russell Streets Carl Englehart East University Avenue

Local Names Repeated in Elsmore Registry Notes

S B Glacken Elsmore Ky Ida May Wescher Elsmore Ky George J Stewart Covington Ky Tailte Baker Covington Ky Ralph J Plummer Cincinnati Pauline Seumll Cincinnati.

S. B. Glacken Elsmore Ida May Wescher George J. Stewart Covington Tailte Baker Ralph J. Plummer Cincinnati Pauline Seumll

Georgia Delivers Johnson to Republican National Committee

At the Chicago Coliseum on June 10 the Georgia delegation confirmed Henry Lincoln Johnson of Atlanta as a Republican National Committee member. Johnson received twelve votes while his opponent drew three, over Roswell Pickett, a white man.

Coliseum Chicago Henry Lincoln Johnson Atlanta Republican National Committee Georgia Johnson Roswell Pickett

Hartwell High School honors nine grads at Park Avenue Church

Five boys and four girls received graduation honors from Hartwell High School last night at Park Avenue Methodist Church. Edwin L. Price won the Harvard award for scholarship presented by Assistant Superintendent E. K. Roberts. Invocation by Rev. Thomas W. Salt and benediction by Rev. Charles E. Walker.

Hartwell High School Park Avenue Methodist Church E. K. Roberts Harvard Edwin L. Price Thomas W. Salt Charles E. Walker

Poolroom Altercation Ends With Arm Injury

James Brock aged 55 of 57 Freeman Avenue was cut on the left arm during a dispute over a pool game at the Sixth Avenue Poolroom near Carr Street. He was taken to General Hospital in serious but not life threatening condition. the assailant fled the scene.

James Brock Freeman Avenue Sixth Avenue Carr Street General Hospital

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