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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
3
In Marion for a homecoming event honoring Senator and Mrs. Harding, the former Marion Star carrier, who was Mrs. Harding's circulation manager, formed a local group to support the Senator's election efforts.
Governor Coolidge, pausing his vice presidential bid concerns, spends a day with Amherst College classmates in Amherst Massachusetts. Alumni celebrate the twenty fifth graduation anniversary and the honor to their school-fellow Cal.
Secretary of State Smith announced protests against declarations of candidacy may be filed within five days after last Friday night’s filing deadline. He has not ruled on the belated candidacy of Phelps Crum of Cleveland for Attorney General and told election boards to allow women to vote if the federal suffrage amendment is ratified before the August primaries.
Ohio Republican Roscoe E C McCulloch announced a statewide automobile tour to reach every county and population center during his campaign for the Republican nomination for governor. He will open headquarters in Columbus soon and keep the Canton office open to direct campaign activity until the primary.
The thirtieth annual graduation exercises of Fairview Public School occur today in the school auditorium. More than 100 pupils will receive promotion certificates. Rev. Frank H. Nelson is principal speaker. Progress is the recitation theme by Mildred Pottschmidt. G. B. Bolenbeugh also speaks. J. C. Donovan directs a special chorus.
At the Ohio Music Teachers Association convention in Xport on June 15, awards totaling 1090 were announced. Florence Goldson of Cincinnati won the Madrigal Club prize for best women's chorus. John Hoff man prize of 100 went to George Leignton for best sacred mixed chorus. Carl Hugo Grimm of Cincinnati earned 50 for best religious song. Horace Whitehouse received 1000 from Frank A. Geibering for best mixed chorus. four composers tied for a 50 prize for best secular song, with decision pending. Carl Grimm of Cincinnati spoke at the session.
Mt Adams residents sought permission to organize a rifle corps to combat rats infesting the dump below Ida street bridge. Chief of Police William Copelan refused the arm request, citing public safety. Officials planned a rubbish dumping ban and poison distribution, with Dr. W H Peters to supply poison and prosecute litterers if named.
Frank Burle on resigns as associate director of the Cincinnati Council Social Agencies to become Executive Secretary with the Better Akron Federation, starting August 1 in Akron Ohio.
Frank C. Munch a 27 year old freight conductor of 2227 Chicka Saw Avenue was struck by switch engine No 21 near Whittier Street crossing at the C L and N yards. He died at Good Samaritan Hospital within an hour from severe injuries including a severed right arm broken left leg fractured skull and deep lip gash.
Four year old Ralph Kronen of 3257 Columbia Ave died after darting into the street to chase a robin. The truck owned by Crane & Breed Co and driven by William Burt of 1443 Dunlap St struck him and then ran over the bird, found later by his playmates.
John E. Hendrixson of the Cincinnati Aero Club urged banning stunting over cities and crowds and stricter rules to prevent aerial accidents after a Newport crash injured three. He called for thorough preflight inspections and mandatory pilot examinations, with Governor Cox backing a commission to regulate air travel.
Stolen money order forms at the Bourbon post office yesterday carry serial numbers 68181 through 68200. Dealers and others are warned against accepting these blanks to prevent fraud.
Herbert Hoover and Dr. Jacob Gould Schurmann, retiring Cornell University president, received honorary Doctor of Laws degrees at Rutgers College 154th annual commencement in New Brunswick New Jersey.
Petitions circulate in Covington seeking executive clemency for Henry Feltman and C B Schoberg tied to espionage law convictions in Covington Federal Court 192. The cases affirmed on appeal to the U S Court of Appeals Cincinnati and may go to the Supreme Court. Feltman Schoberg and Kruse faces: seven ten five years and fines. American Legion to discuss counter petitions. Dictograph evidence tied to Schoberg shop and pro Germany views cited. Signed by Covington business leaders alleged in circulating notices.
Kenton County Court probated the will of William M Turney of Ludlow. Beneficiaries include St James Church Ludlow and Mr and Mrs W R Smith and Mr and Mrs James Dean each $100. Residue placed in trust with Rev T N Kehoe for Leander W Turney, 2000 dollars yearly until exhausted. Also probate of Frederick Reinhart will grants widow Sophia Reinhart life estate and remainder to three children.
United States Commissioner Mrs Mabel Van Dyke Bell suffered burns yesterday morning when a coffee lid fell into hot coffee at Mrs E C Sellers home in Ft Mitchell. She was pouring the coffee and will be unable to perform official duties for a week or ten days while recovering.
Paul M Williams is appointed chief federal prohibition agent for the Eastern District of Kentucky based in Lexington. He succeeds Eugene McFarland who is transferred to the Western District.
Covington license inspector Ennis Kenney said warrants may be issued to arrest livery operators who have not paid occupational licenses. Several livery men were cited and fined with orders to obtain licenses as City Recorder George Beach reported 2,010 licenses issued this year, under two thirds of the total.
At Holmes High School commencement Superintendent H S Cox cited a federal survey showing Massachusetts no longer leads, Kentucky ranking last among 48 states. Dr B F Dyer of Cincinnati spoke on the value of high school education. The class of 56 was introduced by Prof Glen O Swing and diplomas were presented by Dr A A Ranshall, Board president.
A raiding squad led by Chief Bullock and detectives Higgins Smith and Putthoff with Patrolman Walker shut down a poolroom run by E B Carr at 308 Madison Avenue. Carr was arrested for permitting a game of chance and released on bond. Police confiscated a large table as evidence and ten players were summoned to appear in Police Court.
Commencement ceremonies at La Salette Academy Covington on suburban streets. Certificates awarded to forty nine students with thirteen commercial certificates and diplomas for classical and scientific courses to Lucy Foley Kathryn Marie Kinsella Viola Ann Menninger Helen C Reinke Minta Sandford and Mary Frances Tally.
The case against Mrs Elizabeth Berling charged with violating prohibition laws was continued yesterday by the court. Further proceedings were postponed to a later date pending additional evidence.
Prohibition officers report finding fifty gallons of whisky eleven bottles of gin and one bottle of vermouth at Mrs Berling s home at 1914 Madison Avenue adjacent to her soft drink business at 1916 Madison Avenue. Commissioner Bell cited accident delaying actions in the case.
Covington police were asked by the girl's parents to stop the marriage of Albert Coy and 15 year old Benetta Sturgeon. Minutes later authorities learned the couple had secured a Newport license. The Covington parents rushed to Newport in response.
A terse listing shows individuals and places in Kentucky including Levington Covington Tilden Compton Moreland Elizabeth Gattis Bridanger Bernard Dressman Catherine Booker Newport John Connelly Ludlow Viola Gillespie West Covington. The fragment outlines residents with city affiliations across Newport Ludlow and Covington areas.
Mrs. Marie Cassell secured a divorce yesterday from Virginius Cassell on abandonment grounds. They wed in 1916 and she, then Marie Arrison, testified he left within ten days. In Harbeson court the Georgia Arnold suit against South Covington & Cincinnati Street Railway was settled by compromise.
The Elsmere Building and Loan Association increased capital stock from 100000 to 150000 after filing incorporation papers with County Clerk John B. Dillon. First English Lutheran Church secured a permit to remodel at 1007 Madison Avenue into a church. Two men, Earl Gilbert and William Sellers, were each fined 3 plus costs by Judge Manson for license ordinance violations. An infant son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Barth at 80 Main Street died of convulsions. Coroner Dr David W Stephens announced the death. A Latonia and Rosedale mass meeting at the Latonia fire house under Latonia West End Welfare Association will discuss cent gas. Covington High School Alumni Association plans a gathering for the graduating class at the Altamont Hotel Ft Thomas with W Kelvin Gray as toastmaster.
Ada Willing transfers a Thornton street lot in Dayton to Carrie Gerhardt for 3500 dollars. John Walker sells 200 feet on Dayton street in Newport to Samuel Zamley for 2500 dollars. Henry Rede conveys a Dayton street lot to Herman Schmidt for 500 dollars. Ben W. Davie sells a Water Works road lot south of Newport to Louis Linn for 2500 dollars. Highlands Real Estate and Investment Co transfers a Highlands baby farm tract lot to Stanley L. Moore for 400 dollars.
Hamilton County tenants told by the Board of Revision to file sworn complaints at the Courthouse office on high rents. Secretary P Richard E Zeidler noted the board can appraise property at true value regardless of landlord earnings and urged sworn statements for tax adjustment. John Ashmore becomes stenographer and E A Wiehe assistant clerk both at $200 and $175 monthly.
The Cincinnati Real Estate Board requests a 30 day extension for tax payment, submitted by Executive Secretary Harry J. Mohlman to County Commissioners and referred to Treasurer Howe for report. If favored, extension may be approved at Friday’s meeting. The board also awarded repair and construction contracts including Bridge No. 5 in Anderson Township and a Camargo road culvert, with several wall and floor projects proposed on local roads.
The Newport Teachers' Association and Board of Education hold a calm meeting to form a friendly suit over funds shifting for a $300 salary rise. The issue remains deadlocked as calls for reinstating Superintendent King and two professors meet firm board stance and possible contract rejection.
Plans for a membership drive for the Campbell County Protestant Orphanage association were perfected at a second meeting at St ae Evangelical Church. New summer school opens next Thursday in Ft Thomas with 7 30 to 11 30 classes in the high school for six weeks. Miss Connie Blinn a Dayton violinist returns home after a year on stage and will resume performances after a week's vacation. Annual commencement for Cote Brilliant graded school graduates is set for Wednesday night with D H Willet delivering the address.
The Dayton Kentucky Sun day Schools plan a June 19 picnic at Maple Grove south of Newport. Members will meet at their churches and march to Sixth and Berry streets then ride in special conveyances to the grove.
The Knights of St John First Regiment Second District of Kentucky plan memorial services at St Stephen's Cemetery Campbellton on Sunday June 27 at 10 30 a m. A march from Ft Thomas street car line precedes the service with the Ladies Auxiliary and St John Cadets. Rev Daniel Linefert to read the field mass and deliver the memorial sermon.
Louis Cook an 11 year old son of Chief Louis Cook of the Ft. Thomas Police Department was injured yesterday when struck by a motorist at High Street. Police investigated and treated him for his injuries.
Notice to dealers of ice cream that all dealers will be taxed $6 per year in compliance with a legislative act. The tax is payable at the office of the County Clerk in Newport Campbell County. WM. MILIUS, County Clerk.
A traffic incident on land and Ft Thomas avenues left a boy with a broken nose and head bruises after being struck by a speeding autoist who fled the scene without stopping to assess the injuries.
Judge Robert Carroll wrote a twenty three page opinion in favor of the city. The court, including six other judges and Judge Thomas, held that the telephone company contract did not provide for service to Cincinnati without additional toll.
Appointment of a Southern Rail road trustee to succeed Henry T. Hunt is widely discussed in local political circles. Rudolph Hynicka heads the Republican organization and Judge Robert S. Marx sought input from Judges Frank R. Gusweiler and Smith Hickenlooper. The Republican Executive Committee holds hundreds of candidate names. Gusweiler said applications are still welcome and cited Charles Lewis of Heekin Can Company as a recent submission.
Eight thousand Grand Army of the Republic veterans and visitors gather for the fifty fourth annual state encampment in Dennison Ohio. Department Commander H Martindale of Cleveland presides. Mayor Hill and Mayor Keepers welcome guests. Attendees stay in private homes with tents for overflow. Tomorrow includes sunrise colors and a campfire meeting plus an auto tour to nearby towns.
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