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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1925
Page
4
The Commercial Tribune local news page notes edition details with publisher Harry W. Brown and distribution points in New York and Cincinnati. It confirms Associated Press affiliation and the paper’s daily price and date information for June 1 192.
The article analyzes China's fractured governance and foreign interests shaping tensions in a volatile landscape. It notes British and Japanese influence, American protests against exploitation, and the risk of broader intervention unless a sensible policy stabilizes Qing or allied actions.
A narrative argues the American hobo derives from the hoe boy, laborers who chased seasonal work. The piece praises hobos as honest travelers and social critics, suggesting society misjudges them and that habit, once formed, persists, guiding the wandering class. It centers on J. Eads How as the key advocate.
The article argues higher postage for papers and periodicals reduces revenue as readers transfer exchanges to non postal means. It notes the shift erodes income when readers stop mailing to friends and relatives due to higher rates tied to weight. It also mentions a New York case with a hydrant incident and a fine for careless driving.
James J. Montague presents a column analyzing truth and poetry, contrasting perspectives on art and reality. The piece delivers concise observations and reflections, illustrating cultural ideas with sharp, period voice.
A reflection on film stars facing kidnap plots and threats from criminals. It notes that despite wealth and fame, cinema figures live under fear as villains lurk nearby. The piece closes with satirical lines about cross-border crime and poetic justice.
A critic mocks an American Ambassador for his attire, noting the paradox of sneering at knee breeches while dressed in plus fours on Sundays, reflecting fashion snobbery and social pretensions.
A portrait of stylish Broadway figures including the elusive crook nicknamed Dude Dave, the glamour of stage stars and managers, the sensitive vignettes around hotel and theater zones, and notes on Joe LeBlang the angel who backs shows to avert bankruptcy, with mentions of Gilda Gray and Gil Boag as their plans unfold.
In 1875 Cincinnati notes recount Joseph Jones, 90, describing a Fifth and Pike lot bought fifty years prior, two brick houses renting for six dollars monthly while Jones earned fifty dollars. The Avery couple celebrate a golden wedding in Moscow Ohio as six children prosper in Cincinnati. The Minor stable horses arrive from Louisville en route to Dayton races. Tax levy totals are listed: city sixteen mills, southern railway bonds four, state three point one, county two point five two, school three point two. A wedding at 426 Broadway unites John H. Bendigs with Christina Ross amid garden party fare at Henry Kemper’s Walnut Hills home.
The Ludlows of Cincinnati defeated Milford 5 to 0 on the road, delivering their best organized showing yet and taking scalps from the “Silver Bell Club.”
From the Commercial Tribune files, W H Ellis & Co faced bankruptcy action over $200,000 in claims for Cincinnati buildings including Ingalls and Harrison. Hokey pokey approved by Health Officer Davis. Ohio Historical Society bid protest to protect the Lytle homestead. German Evangelical delegates met at St John’s. County Treasurer Hynicka hosted zoo party for Tenth District children. G W Boyce received Doctor of Laws from Ohio University. Weather: rain to cloudy with 70 to 86 degree forecast.
Former A M A president urges balanced sun exposure for infants. He recommends outdoor light with shade, avoiding direct sun, and cagelike air exposure to promote growth, warning about headaches burns tans and sunstrokes from direct rays. Tomorrow: danger signals of diseases in children.
The page lists ten trivia prompts about geography plants and history with a note that answers appear in tomorrow's issue. It includes questions on equator directions straits largest islands polo origins and other facts, plus a set of yesterday's answers and a copyright line.
James Borland of Franklin and Ned Arthur of Pittsburgh recount a walk that yielded warblers a rose breasted grosbeak and a flying squirrel. The creature leapt from tree to tree fifty feet, then glided to a shorter trunk as onlookers hummed.
H W Derry manager of the power sales department of Union Gas and Electric spoke at the Foremen's Club monthly dinner at the Y M C A last night. More than 500 members attended. His talk on Motors and Their Application to Different Classes of Machinery was illustrated. Entertainment followed by Newport Rolling Mill Orchestra and Horace Williamson's Rose Garden Revue.
Dr. Lewis F. Hite, a philosophy professor, warns that giant corporations and economic massSociety threaten marriage and family. He states universal love and recognition of the individual are needed to avert a global crisis, urging education to focus on these values. The Swedenborgian sessions list further talks on youth emancipation birth control and Christian marriage.
The thirteenth annual Coal Exchange outing drew a record crowd at Bass Island. The Low Volatile Trade team captained by Ed Harper won the Black Diamond trophy, with Harry Jungens pitching and Ross catching.
C R Moriarity Western sales manager of Cabin Creek Consolidated Coal Co urged a scientific basis for coal mining to avoid oversupply. He said the country could live with fewer mines and noted American coal industry investment at 5 billion dollars. The Cincinnati Association of Purchasing Agents heard commodity reports and accepted Arthur F Taiman for membership. The meeting will resume in September.
Distribution of authorization cards began for 1,397 Cincinnati terminal workers of the Louisville & Nashville with a group insurance plan. Enrollment, directed by Brent Arnold, requires 75 percent accepting for July 1 coverage. Life amounts range 1000 to 3000 plus 1000 for accidental death. no medical exam. Eligible also include Nashville Chattanooga St. Louis and Louisville Henderson St. Louis railroad employees.
George W. Fredericks a 25 year old Black man and engine wiper at the Baltimore and Ohio shops Ivorydale Ohio was killed instantly last night when he leaped from a passenger train at the Carr street crossing and fell under the wheels. His body was dragged over 100 feet before engineer John Meyers could stop the train and was taken to the County Morgue.
City plans to authorize 246 traffic signals at 69 downtown intersections bounded by Broadway Central avenue Third and Ninth streets. Estimated $150000 to install with city renting system via bid winner. Also new Brighton Square three-arm signal planned after trial of a three-foot model failed.
Cincinnati opens Land o' Dance a new open air dancing garden at 1020 McMillan street near Peebles Corner tonight. Phil Spitalny's fifteen piece orchestra will perform as the spacious floor hosts hundreds of couples under unique lighting and foliage. nightly dancing with a small admission. Company officers include I. J. Goldston president, J. Roy Crew treasurer, James L. Pease secretary. Directors are J. A. McAlonan and L. O. Beck with L. J. Callinan as publicity director.
The Cheviot village bond proposal for parks and playgrounds totaling 35000 must be placed on the regular November election ballot. Board officials cited a new state law requiring all bond issues be voted at regular elections.
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