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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
6
A New York Bureau column captures quick impressions of city life. Observations range from street trades to a deli rush, with mentions of a silent theater doorman, a bald tenor, and docks near Manhattan. The tone mixes humor and social snapshots.
A standard copyright notice from the Associated Press states exclusive republication rights for AP dispatches and local spontaneous news published in this paper. The notice asserts control over use and distribution of regional and AP credited material.
The Chicago resolutions committee settles on Root's plan for an international court of arbitration. The party pledges allegiance to Washington Madison and Monroe and to all global obligations, aiming for unity through reason and consensus within the ranks. Harmony is expected in adopting the platform while contest centers on ticket personnel.
The National Safety Council reports that street car safety improved from 1907 to 1917, with fatalities and injuries rising much more slowly. New York State led in deaths and injuries, while a 33 percent hazard reduction occurred per passenger carried in 1917. Safety gains result from mechanical devices, improved operation, and training. Electric railways formed a cooperative network to share prevention data.
A cautious parent will test all toys of German origin before allowing them for children, citing the lingering fiendishness of wartime Germany in both invention and sentiment.
A literary line extols Louisiana’s storied southern chivalry and its echo of the Susan B Anthony era, praising regional charm and resilience in a nostalgic voice.
Weather cool with showers. temperatures 53 to 69. Red Stockings vs New Haven Club called off due to rain. team traveled to New York. Various civic notes: Women Suffrage Association organized in Hamilton County. Lucy Stone address drew little interest. Multiple marriages announced. library closing for annual examination. local elections and nominations noted. Anti Secret Society Convention adopts platform criticizing secret societies and urges church discipline.
A series of 12 trivia prompts asks about biblical miracles names of cities authors ship terms crops insects sacred structures anatomy animal coloration origins and ancient history. Topics include the parting waters of Jordan the St Louis Americans Phileas Fogg Kaaba Mecca ship types and Rome’s legendary founders.
A compact list presents items including Greece Gorgas Sargent Oliver Wendell Holmes chest nut Thomas Jefferson and Faneuil Hall Boston with references to the moon and the phrase What hath God wrought.
The horoscope warns those in authority to focus on business matters to avoid planetary tensions. Mars signals danger of ill temper and potential lawsuits or reprisals. Birthdays caution against major changes and suggest avoiding disputes while a child born that day may be rash and headstrong.
Rear Admiral Robert E. Coontz born Hannibal Missouri 56 years ago. Dr L O Howard Washington DC AAAS president born Rockford Illinois 63 years ago. Rt Rev John L O Connor Newark New Jersey bishop born Newark 6 years ago. Jeanette Rankin first woman elected to Congress born 40 years ago. Charles Jaeghertnes Nationale base team member born St Louis years ago.
The column notes two reader questions to be answered tomorrow. It confirms Harry Carey’s address and Mary Pickford’s real name. It explains Louise Lovely’s name change from Cabasse to Lovely and mentions numerous U S film companies.
John W. Davis, United States Ambassador to Great Britain and West Virginian, emerges as a leading Democratic presidential prospect. A lawyer from Clarksburg, he served in the State Legislature, then Congress, and later as Solicitor General before his diplomatic post. He is noted for scholarly attainments and careful public speaking.
A dated retrospective lists events and memorials from 1720 to 1963. Notable items include Marquis de Beauharnois as Governor of Canada, deaths of William Scarborough and Charlotte Reeves Robertson, births of Mrs. Humphry Ward and Lord Stanley, Simms, and the assassinations of King Alexander and Queen Draga of Serbia.
A general strike of commercial telegrams was ordered. Allies rejected German proposals for mandates of colonies.
Ottawa reports the budget act would tax Canadian income of United States citizens. The Finance Minister announced that earnings of part time residents should be taxed.
At the Montreal AFL convention, delegates voted to end the color line and require full membership for black workers in affiliated unions. The stormy session featured clashes between Southern delegates and black workers and allies over the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks. The measure passed by an overwhelming majority after debates on constitutional changes and federation authority.
Final arrangements completed for a Flag Day rally and celebration at the Chamber of Commerce next Monday evening. Speakers include Mayor Galvin Colonel Traub Dr. Hart and E C Gibbs with Lt J C Moore to offer opening prayer. A parade with 100 Ft Thomas soldiers precedes the event.
Eden Park and Burnet Woods launch their real summer concert season this Sunday under the Schmidapp Concert Fund and Groesbeck Endowment Fund respectively. Weber's Band conducts at Eden Park with Gustave Liebboldt as soloist and August H. Schaefer leading nine numbers. Esberger's Band performs at Burnet Woods with Charles Esberger Jr conducting and Adolph Silbersack soloing. High selections are on the program and grounds are requested to be kept clean.
New York June 10 Unfilled orders of the United States Steel Corporation for the month ending May 31 totaled 10,947,466 tons. This shows an increase of 587,719 tons from the prior month and marks the highest level since July 1917 when unfilled orders reached 10,844,164 tons.
William G. McAdoo and Mrs. McAdoo arrive in Chicago to attend the afternoon session of the national convention. They have been vacationing in the West and are traveling east, with Mr. McAdoo expressing interest in the convention and plans to stay through the Coliseum event.
Attorney General Palmer informs President Wilson that after Congress adjourns he has ten days to sign bills and resolutions. The rule could overturn pocket vetoes on measures like the water bill and repeal of wartime laws. Silent on formal opinion, Tumulty expects a written ruling soon and White House timing favors action by midnights specified.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered an embargo on moving bituminous coal in carload lots to Lake Erie ports for water transshipment except with permits. Effective June 13, the embargo cites rail congestion and equipment shortages. H M Griggs will issue permits, only if the consignee can unload promptly without delaying rail traffic.
George E. Adams motorman of a Lexington Avenue Express died in the collision with a Bronx train at Freeman Street station. Eight more were injured as ambulances and fire crews rushed to the elevated wreck. Officials could not explain the crash as signals reportedly showed against the express.
Helen and Warren Curtis discover a wall print hidden in a frame. An expert values the engraving as Fed eral Hall by Tiebout, worth about three hundred fifty dollars with margins intact. Helen cashes the check but questions whether she should have asked for more, while Warren pushes for quick sale.
Ohio expects 28,416,000 bushels of winter wheat this year, about half of 53,480,000 last year, the June state federal crop report shows. Crop condition is 66 percent of normal, down 2 percent since May, with corn, oats, rye, clover and alfalfa also down from last year. A preliminary corn acreage estimate is 3,589,000, up from 3,300,000 last year. oats decline to 1,486,000 acres with 82 percent of normal conditions.
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