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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1920

Page

3

New Evidence in Elwell Case Says Not Hitherto Mentioned Names

New York June 19 evidence involving persons not previously named in the murder of Joseph Bowne Elwell turfman and whist expert was obtained. William Barnes Elwell secretary supplied leads and names of bitter enemies. Officials believe the killer had a key to the home. The case not sent to grand jury. Beach stable horses win races at Latonia as trainer Lloyd Gentry awaits disposition of the horses. Detectives trace Elwell’s movements during a Kentucky trip.

New York Joseph Bowne Elwell Dooling William Barnes Elwell Barnes Doeling J. B. Elwell Tatonia Lloyd Gentry Latonia Gentry Mr. Elwell Kentucky

Indianapolis Wins G A R Encampment

Columbus June 19 Indianapolis will host this year’s Grand Army of the Republic encampment instead of Atlantic City. The National Executive Committee cited insufficient funds from New Jersey legislators as a key reason for the move. Colorado Springs was also considered before Indianapolis was chosen, and the event will occur the week of September 19 rather than September 25.

Columbus Indianapolis Gand Army of the Republic Atlantic City National Executive Committee New Jersey Colorado Springs Colo D. M. Hall of

Robbery Alarm Tied Maid Says Negro Maids Claim

Detectives investigate a claimed home invasion at 1251 Michigan Ave Hyde Park where Emily Becks 19 a maid says two men tied her with rope to a bed robbed the house while Mrs Larkby was out. Mr Larkby reported $11 missing Friday night and $3 more found missing upon return.

Charles Diers James Preston Emily Becks Oliver S. Larkby Michigan Avenue Hyde Park

23 Negroes Arrested in Raid on South Africa Poolroom

Eugene Weatherly and a team of detectives arrested 23 black men for participating in a game of galloping dominoes at the South Africa poolroom 558 West Sixth Street. The pool table was destroyed as the officers confiscated the kitty and dice. Two men, Whiter Scott and Nick Christ, were charged with conducting a game of chance.

Eugene Weatherly Weis, Cleary Rolf Bohlke South Africa West Sixth Street Weatherly Cleary Whiter Scott Smith Street Nick Eagle Iéye Christ John Street

House Appropriations Committee Tours Western National Parks

In Chicago on June 19 the Appropriations Committee led by James W. Good plans a six week inspection tour of eighteen national parks and reclamation projects in the West. Officials from the Reclamation and National Park Service accompany the group, marking the first personal visit in five years.

Chicago Appropriations Committee House James W. Good Reclamation and National Park Service

Pennsylvania Railroad seeks permission to issue bonds

The Pennsylvania Railroad headquarters in Pittsburg asked the Ohio State Utilities Commission for approval to issue 20 million dollars in 5 percent first mortgage bonds in hopes of refunding a prior plan. Officials note a 1919 grant for 20 million in 6 percent fifteen year bonds was secured but never issued.

Pennsylvania Trailroad Pittsburg Ohio State Utilities Commission

Anthrax Disease Kills Livestock Near Beatrice Nebraska

State officials diagnosed anthrax in the past week and report a farmer near Beatrice has lost $2000 worth of livestock. Steps to check its spread have been taken.

Beatrice Neb

Old Barleycorn to Rise From Dead Predicted at Club Outing

Eddie Getz delivered a funeral oration over Old John at the Carriage Makers Club outing at Cody's Farm yesterday. The mourners cheered as the minister proclaimed the tidings of a resurrection while Milford Wieman reported the event drew several hundred attendees and a large gathering for the portraits and dominoes.

John Barleycorn Eddie Getz John Clarence J. Rennekamp Frank R. Gusweiler W. F. O’brien P. J. Zimpelman I. QO. Bauer Joseph Wallenstein

Narcotic theft at Dr. Enz's office prompts chase

Detectives led by Emmet Kirgan investigate the theft of an ounce of cocaine from Dr. Edward Enz at 1923 Race Street. A man posing as a repairman gained entry. he is described as a well known Middle West narcotic thief sought by several cities. Cincinnati police had no prior warning of his presence.

Emmet Kirgan Edward Enz Race Street Middle West Eaz Dr. Enz Cincinnati

President Wilson Appreciates Lafayette Statue Honor

President Wilson values a Knights of Columbus statue of Lafayette to France in August that will include a bas relief of him. The relief depicts him declaring to Congress that Alsace Lorraine must be restored to France. Marshal Fech will unveil the statue.

New York Wilson Knights of Columbus Lafayette France Joseph P. Tumulty James A. Flaherty Supreme Knight Congress Alsace-Lorraine Marshal Fech

Poles Deny Kyiv Evacuation Damage Claims

Warsaw cable dispatch denies that Polish forces destroyed Kiev landmarks. It says the Cathedral of St. Vladimir water works and the electric station were not harmed during evacuation, contradicting Russian Soviet statements from Moscow.

New York Polish Bureau of Information Warsaw Kiev St. Vladimir Moscow

Men of affairs Burt Wulfekoetter cited by France

Burt Wulfekoetter has been awarded the Order of the Black Star by the French Government for his services to the French army while an officer in the Engineer Corps AEF He is the son of E F Wulfekoetter of 1317 Myrtle avenue J H Klein Jr now Commander in the Navy is home on furlough visiting his parents and friends He is the son of Jacob H Klein Assistant City Treasurer

Burt F J. H. Klein, Jr Navy Jacob H. Klein

River Stage Rises to 12.4 Feet by 6 PM

The river level at six o'clock measured 12.4 feet and continued to climb. Residents along the riverbank watched the water rise as rainfall fed the river.

List of names and addresses from local notice

A long roster of individuals with scattered addresses and places follows. The fragment lists many names such as Andrew Jergens Jr Amy Branch John Cooper Hannah Gregg Fred Hobson Tda Hanna John Golter Jennie Moore Raymond Bear Lulu Burris Walter Buehler Leon Hopper Ben Schwartz Ruth Nides Henry Doll Amelie Mauch and others with residence lines including 3335 Burnet avenue 080 Harrison avenue 943 Poplar street 913 W Seventh street 701 Baymiller street 27 E Thirteenth street 1203 Sycamore street 6411 Warwick street Norwood Pleasant Ridge Newport Ky 742 Armory avenue 2566 Beekman street 243 Beekman street 1866 Lang street Llewellyn street 1611 Western avenue 2706 Linden street Moores Hill Ind Norwood Dayton Oh 1119 Poplar street Midland Oh 2179 Bernard street 538 W Ninth street 526 W Seventh street Hamlin W Va Hotel Gibson Amelia Oh 2201 Eastern avenue 1711 Western avenue 2363 Ohio avenue Mt Washington 8757 Eastern avenue Pittsburg Pa College Hill 3040 Lisher street 2464 Scully avenue b24 Klotter avenue 924 Klotter avenue 313 Vine street 30 W EHighth street Etowah Tenn Hotel Gibson 716 W Fifth street Jacksonville Fila 3460 Knott street 3313 Glendora avenue L Cryer avenue Louisville Ky Prospect street

Andrew Jergens, Jr Amy&. Branch John F. Cooper Hannah E. Gregg Fred L. Hobson Tda M. Hanna John Golter Jennie “Moore Raymond Bear Lulu Burris Walter R. Buehler Leon H. Hopper Stella Shumard Robert H. Combs Lucile Garrison Albert B. Hoff Ethel M. England Mary D. Wilson Taylor Glover Olive Stites Fred W. Wiechers Margaret Heimkrei Alfred Workma Marie Shay Robert E. Behl Ida Flanagan Norwood Pleasant Ridge Newport Armory Avenue Beekman Street Lang Street Llewellyn Western Avenue Linden Street Moores Hill Ind Mt. Washington Eastern Avenue Pittsburg College Hill Lisher Street Scully Avenue Klotter Avenue Vine Street Ehighth Street Etowah, Tenn Cryer Avenue Louisville Prospect Street

River Levels Fall as Waters Ease Across Ports

Evansville reports river at 9.6 feet and dropping with cloudy skies. Davis Island Dam shows 2 feet and falling in clear conditions. Louisville notes upper gauge at 8.5 feet and below the locks at 9.6 feet and declining.

Evansville Warner Ee Ee Davis Island Dam Louisville

Soviet Foreign Policy Backed by Central Executive Committee

The Russian Central Executive Committee endorsed M. Tchitcherin's five month peace policy amid debate. Sosnorysky urged Warsaw peace with Poland, Radek argued small nations seek Soviet protection, while Britain and France were labeled unreliable. The resolution passed 150 to none.

Moscow M. Tchitcherin Central Executive Committee Tchitcherin Sosnovsky Osinsky Karl Radek Russia England America Germany Foreign Office Sosnorysky Poland Warsaw Radek

New York Editor Edwin J Heath Dies at Richmond Hills

Edwin J Heath longtime managing editor of the Fourth Estate and a noted newspaper man in New York and Boston died at his home in Richmond Hills after months of illness. He was born December 2 1864 in Jaffrey New Hampshire and will be buried there.

New York Edwin J. Heath Fourth Estate Boston Richmond Hills Jaffrey, N. H

Obituary for J Henry Burdorf of Norwood

J Henry Burdorf age 60 died yesterday at 10 30 AM at 2131 Cameron Avenue Norwood after a two week illness. He built a wagon making business with his father and lived in Norwood 32 years. Survived by widow three sons and five daughters. He was a Mason and served on the Norwood School Board and Board of Directors of Blaine Club. Funeral Tuesday at 2 15 PM in Zion Reformed Church with burial in Vine Street Cemetery.

J. Henry Burdorf Cameron Avenue Norwood Burdorf Blaine Club Zion Reformed Church Vine Street

Births for five local couples announced

James and Parry Davis at 1030 Bank Street welcome a boy. Morris and Jennie Gla ni at 908 Woodlawn Avenue have a boy. Thomas Martin and Margaret at 206 Madison Road welcome a boy. Walter Vandwort and Katherine at 377A Tappan Avenue have a girl. Clements Vogelsang and Josephine at 4149 Mad Anthony Street welcome a boy.

Davis James and Parry Bank Street Glani Morris and Jennie Woodlawn Avenue Martin—Thomas and Margaret Madison Road Vandiwort Walter Katherine Tappan Avenue Vogelsang Clements Josephine Mad Anthony

Weather Outlook for Ohio Valley and Tennessee

Mild temperatures will prevail through the week in the Ohio Valley and Tennessee districts. Expect considerable cloudiness and occasional rain according to the official forecast.

Ohio Valley Tennessee

Weather Outlook and Temperatures Across Regions

Ohio and Indiana expect fair Sunday and Monday with moderate temperatures. Tennessee Kentucky and West Virginia face showers Sunday and partly cloudy Monday with moderate temperatures. Bus stations report current, high, and precipitation: Boston 62 66 .0 Kansas City 66 72 0 New Orleans 72 84 3.56 Omaha 62 70 .02 Galveston 78 82 .08 San Francisco 92 92 Nashville 64 68 .22 Cincinnati record for June 19 1920 shows 7 am 61 69 NE 10 0 cloudy noon 68 48 NE 12 0 cloudy 7 pm 76 64 NE 60 cloudy. Highest 72/88, lowest 56/57, average 64, precipitation 0.00.

Ohio Indiana Tennessee Kentucky West Virginia Boston Kansas City New Orleans Omaha Galveston S. Francisco Nashville Winnipeg Cincinnati

Masonic Lodge Notices Send Off for J Henry Burdorf

Norwood Lodge 576 to hold funeral for J Henry Burdorf at Norwood Masonic Temple Tuesday June 22 at 1 4 p.m. Kilwinning Chapter 97 R A M calls a special convocation June 23 at 6 30 p.m. Walnut Hills Lodge 4833 F A M holds FH C Degree Tuesday June 22 at 7 p.m. Visitors welcome.

Norwood A. M Norwood Masonic Temple J. Henry Burdorf Carroll F. Bowen W. M. Thomas Bell Kilwinning Royal Arch WM. H. Tateman H. P. A. T. Roever Secy Walnut Hills William J. Whitacre William Schuchardt Cincinnati Lodge No. 133 Masonic Temple E. A F. C. de- Clyde W. Rose W. M. Leonard HR. Freiberg

Deaths in Norwood and Cincinnati Area 1920 Notices

Notices list multiple local obituaries with names including J Henry Burdorf Alfred Guthrie Joseph Maier Effie L McDonald Marie Plummer and Henry Zugelter. Dates range June 16 to June 21 1920. Funeral details specify churches streets and burial sites in Norwood Cincinnati Newport and Arlington Heights.

Citywide euchre and lotto aid Deaf School building

The Adult Deaf Mutes Welfare Society will host a citywide outing, euchre, 500 and lotto tournament at Chester Park next Thursday to fund a new St. Rita School for the Deaf building after a recent fire. Chairman Joseph Benning announced the plan.

St. Rita School For the Deaf Deaf Mutes’ Welfare Society Chester Park Joseph Benning Outing Committee

Meeting to demand reestablishment of constitutional guarantees

A meeting in Madrid will be held this evening to press for the restoration of constitutional guarantees in Spain. Prominent politicians writers and professors are expected to speak at the gathering.

Madrid Spain

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Turfman Railroad Anthirax Getz MEN OF Affairs George Lind Edna Stamler George S. Woel Alma Sickinger William I. Best Iva L. Danner Charles B. Russell Ethel I. Timman Tuse Fuqua Daisy Evans Co P. Hochstatler Elizabeth M. Dru George C. Nepp Luella Shaffer T. Leon Shapin Bessie H. Matz Bruce and Hamars Burnet Avenue Harrison Avenue Poplar Street Seventh Street Baymiller Street Thirteenth St Ip Ee Sycamore Street Warwick Street Dayton Midland Bernard Street Ninth Street Hamlin W. Va Hotel Gibson Amelia, O Ohio Avenue Statons Franklin Caen Wwne Fittsburg Wheeling Eae Ivanhoe Radford Narrows Hinton Eaas Kan'a Falls Charleston Vanes iv Pt Pleasant Huntington Williamson Waes Pikeville Ashland Portsmouth Whee Maysville Paducah Ewes Lei Waaeel J. Henry Burdor Masonic Lodge Douglass K. OF P Notae J. Henry Elizabeth H. Burdorf Siemer Sherman Avenue Friends Guthrie—Friason Alfred Rebecka Guthrie Friason Cedar Point Hoffer Herman Joseph Hoffer William Elizabeth Hoffer Sandhas East Ninth Street St. Stephen's Church St. Stephen’s Cemetery Maier Joseph Maier Hulda Maier Eminence William C. Betz Evergreen Cemetery Chapel McDonald Effie L Nee Conover Clay McDonald Dewey Avenue Price Hill Goshen Plummer Marie Nee Long Thomas Plummer Camber Street St. Xavier Church Zugelter Henry Julia Zugelter Voelker Satrday Ram Elliott Avenue Arlington Heights J. J. Sullivan & CO East Fourth Street WM. F. Fuldner Arch ST. eRonn Aes Atsa South Fourth St Bet Broadway Ludlow Grassmann Printing Co.ork Eee Cincinnati, O Hunt Mother C.T Steinway & Sons West Fourth St Steinway Ida Davis West Eighth Street Kuhn Carrie Crosser Main Street Sixth Elm Streets Ferdinand Marin Edwards Road Eighth and Vine Streets William McHugh Terminus Hotel Youngstown Hebrew Association Milk Commission The Academy of Medicine Health Department Lebanon Lincoln Friends of Irish Freedom Memorial Hall Bakers’ Unions of America Cleveland Bakers’ Union No. 4 Labor Temple Walnut Street Marguerite Rose Taylor Erie Avenue Howard A. Ray Presbyterian Church, Hyde Park Jingo Jean Peggy Alabama Moon Everybody Buddy R. S. Music Otto Grau Piano Co West Fourth Street Elm Plium Eles Commercial Tribune C. T Rollman’s Quality Merchant
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