14 Jun 1921
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1921
Page
1
Boston editors and printers clash after an arbitration board reaffirms current wages and hours for the contract period. Publishers call the action illegal while four Boston papers halt operations and Portsmouth papers suspend as printers strike.
An old newspaper directory of names and items for sale or service. It lists Amusements B and O Excursion routes and various merchants including Henry L. Doherty & Co Cunard Anchor ScAnei and Shillito's Sonada Cigars. The ad mix features Paints Drugs Furniture Auto supplies and garden products among other localized listings.
Babe Ruth homered twice against Detroit to raise his season total to 21. His first shot came in the third with no one aboard, and his second in the seventh with a runner on. Ruth also pitched five innings for the Yankees, his first pitching appearance of the year.
Secretary Denby authorizes in Haiti civilians to face provost court martial in cases of revolutionary propaganda and libel. The move, approved by President Dortiguene, aims to curb unrest as civil Haiti courts fail to convict and protect US forces. Colonel Russell issued a proclamation restricting incendiary articles and speeches against US troops and Haitian officials.
Milton E. Ailes, who began in the Treasury Department, was elected President of Riggs National Bank in Washington. He previously served as Vice President and worked closely with Lyman J. Gage and John G. Carlisle during Spanish War financing and Treasury operations. Charles C. Glover was elected Chairman of the Board.
Washington June 3 Census Bureau reports cars have displaced horses in Cincinnati The city has 5031 horses and 550 mules now compared with 12901 horses and 1201 mules in 1910 The trend highlights the shift from equine to motor transport in urban life
Gray Hunley rushed to pull 2 year old David Weil from a washtub at 1506 Freeman avenue. The baby, scorched and sobbing, was taken to General Hospital in a police patrol where doctors said recovery is likely but serious burns remain. Gray suffered burns on his hands and arms.
Governor Blaine denounces the Olson home brew amendment as espionage and a misuse of public funds. He argues the measure criminalizes private family use and opposes state intrusion into homes while noting federal authorities may act. The piece also notes federal officeholders in Ohio facing removals and potential successors.
Bowling Green Ky June 13 Ogden College students started a house to house drive to raise 15000 for a president’s home. The student body pledged 3000 in the week one effort the first such drive in forty years.
Charles F. Nauts is appointed Internal Revenue Collectorship for the Toledo District ending a long political fight. Nauts had Republican backing and support from county committees. challengers included Sherman W. Lott of Toledo and George A. Stauffer of Ottawa and Thomas Edwards of Lima. Nauts will supervise about fifty deputies, succeeding Frank B. Niles who held the post eight years.
A Covington burglar chase ended with the arrest of Stephen Rothen in Willow Run. Officers recovered two watches four rings two bracelets two razors and War Savings Stamps from Rothen who admitted stealing from Covington homes. He is a parole violator with prior warrants and was held on housebreaking and larceny charges.
Andrew H. Green Jr of Solvay Process testified before the Senate on Ford Newberry seating fight that he gave between 12 000 and 16 000 dollars to pay Newberry primary bills in 1918. He learned of the matter at the Detroit Club and later paid to settle the issue. Charles Floyd was employed by Green after the campaign, and Alfred Lucking’s attorney questioned the compensation. Durant of General Motors said he supported Newberry but did not participate directly, though he contributed to the Republican campaign.
Washington June 13 The deficiency appropriation bill totaling 106 million dollars was prepared for President Harding after the Senate adopted the conference report already approved by the House.
The article highlights Whiting's acclaimed savanna papers and the quality of their writing. Readers are pointed to the author’s clear style, environmental focus, and the impact of their reporting on local communities.
Washington June 13 The five way soldier bonus bill will be reported to the Senate tomorrow by the Finance Committee. Chairman Penrose predicted early passage and said he would offer an amendment to block amendments to pensions or to grant bonuses to civilian employees. He named a sub committee Smoot Utah Watson Indiana and Reed Missouri to handle the Sweet bill consolidating agencies for former service men and focusing on the Public Health Service.
James Feese, among thirty two indicted, testifies about his role in the loot as Joe Sansone and Eddie O Brien arrive to identify the stash. Feese describes keys to his garage used to store bonds and currency taken from the Central Post Office, with witnesses identifying firearms and shell evidence. The court scene includes a fainting episode by defendant Joe Zellick and Harriet Sommers receiving aid at the courthouse steps.
Detectives arrested Charles Sparks a 50 year old laborer from Moore Hill after he called African Americans names and tossed coins into the street to provoke a response then avoid violence. Sparks was charged with drunkenness and found to have 85 cents in change.
Firefighters answered a call from Kemper lane and Columbia avenue last night to find a wrecked auto. George Gold, 1902 Kemper lane, skidded on Kemper lane and struck a fire alarm box at Columbia avenue, toppling the pole but not triggering the alarm. Gold and passenger Clarence Burk, 2101 K Eastern avenue, were cut and bruised but went home afterward.
The House approved the Porter peace resolution by a 305 to 61 vote amid fading opposition. The report notes lingering divisions over U S participation in the League of Nations and discussions on mandates ahead of a Geneva meeting.
Fort Thomas officers investigated the escape of Private Jack Russell of the Medical Corps and Albert R. Ruhe of the Eighty second Field Artillery from the guardhouse during guard duty. Both men were missing in the afternoon and were last seen together after Ruhe’s release from a sentence. Police in surrounding cities were alerted as search efforts continued. Ruhe enlisted in Columbus on April 5 1919 and listed 4133 Spring Grove Avenue Cincinnati as his address.
The House passed the Porter resolution 305 to 61 repealing the war declaration with 49 Democrats joining in the landslide. The vote followed two days of debate and a surprise closing by Bourke Cochran, though he did not vote. Republicans argued rights are safeguarded. Democrats warned of unattainable terms in negotiations with Germany.
Ten people were injured when shells used in a sham gas attack at the Pennsylvania Military College closing exercises in Chester Pennsylvania exploded. Samuel Dietch of Chester was the most seriously hurt as shells burst above the crowd. Colonel L H Hutson of the U S A Gas Research Laboratory directed the exhibition at Edgewood Maryland.
Three unmasked men robbed the cash drawer at Walton Kentucky L and N station at 10 50 pm taking 25 dollars before fleeing toward nearby towns. Telegraph operator John Stevenson described the bandits and a pursuing alert was issued to Covington and Erlanger officers.
Jeffersonville Ind June 13 Aiding to prevent a prison escape at Indiana Reformatory Harry Goldman a trusty serving a forgery sentence likely will be paroled this week He refused to open the gate during the May 8 breakout attempt and escaped behind a wall despite being shot at by inmates who killed a guard He had previously violated a prior parole but vows to redeem himself.
District Attorney Thomas D. Slattery of the Covington District in Kentucky has been urged by the Department of Justice to resign. He resists noting inconvenience, but likely faces dismissal. He would not await a normal term, echoing past GOP retaliation when Edwin P. Morrow was removed early.
The will filed for probate excludes his widow. After specific bequests, the residue goes to Irene Coleman of Fifth Avenue. Teresa Coleman also receives 10000, John Hyland and Peter Mason each get 1000, and corinne Bauman of St Louis gets 10000.
Former United States Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana was awarded the honorary Doctor of Letters degree during Lafayette College commencement exercises in Easton, Pennsylvania on June 13.
Commander Ralston Holmes, captain of the Presidential yacht Mayflower, was formally designated naval aid to President Harding on June 13 and will continue in command of the Mayflower.
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