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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1926
Page
2
Paris June 21 Premier Briand expects to unveil a new ministry tomorrow afternoon after conferences with M Poincare and Doumer. The plan includes thirteen or more from the outgoing cabinet and five moderates including Poincare Colrat Le Trocquer Bokanowski and Ossola.
Alonzo Phillips a Negro of 944 West Court Street escaped from the County Jail after being taken to the General Hospital Sunday Col Robert Olin City Custodian was praised by Col Sherrill City Manager and Will Reeves on a bath house inspection visit Col Sherrill noted the pool was in excellent shape with neighborhood children already arranging gang swimming meets and announced plans for a summer play street list and ongoing playground visits
The Ohio River at Cincinnati stood at 18.5 feet and falling last night. Local arrivals include the Cincinnati from Louisville at 2 am. departures show the Cincinnati to Louisville at 5 pm. The Betsy Ann arrives from Pittsburgh at 9 am and sails back at 5 pm. The Queen City comes from Louisville at 10 am and returns at 5 pm. The Tom Greene leaves for Pomeroy at 6 pm. Last night the Cincinnati carried 200 local master plumbers bound for a convention in Louisville.
A long running remedy claims to target skin troubles at the source by cleansing the blood with S. S. S. Made from fresh roots and herbs the formula boasts over a century of service and millions of testimonials.
The incident begins with a house chase and ends with Mrs Fox detained at the courthouse after a knife threat and a sergeant's intervention. Previous clashes in 1925 over chickens and children led to a guilty assault charge and a peace bond for Fox. Judge Lueders urged one family to relocate to reduce further trouble.
Crowds fill Soldiers Field as sixty thousand children sing the mass of the angels under a grand papal procession led by Cardinal Bonzano. Archibishop Curley preaches. trumpeters replace the sacring bell. the scene ends with a kaleidoscope of red purple and gold in brilliant daylight.
A roof tile ripped from a building and slammed into a car on Main avenue in front of the City Building. Walter Steuer, 1830 Elm Street, Norwood, felt the roof crash near his parked car. A car was lifted onto the sidewalk at Main and Bennett. A large tree fell at 2480 Williams Avenue, uprooting and breaking wires. Widespread darkness followed as wires and poles were down across Norwood. A skylight was blown from Myron D. Wolf’s home, and numerous trees and damaged property were reported citywide. A sewer flood at Fifth and Broadway created street flooding. a plate window at the St. Regis Restaurant shattered causing $75 in damage. A battle-weary carrier pigeon with metal leg bands rested on William Polasky’s steps before recovering. The sun briefly appeared at 6:12 a.m. and the day reached 85 degrees before the cool forecast.
University of Cincinnati officials report likely over 1000 registrations this term, building on last year’s 700 plus. Dean L A Pechstein says prospective students may register through the week as classes begin, with a six week session from today to July 30 and a second term from July 31 to September 2, an innovation for the university.
The Republican Institute of American Government of Hamilton County plans a luncheon at the Zoo on Tuesday June 29 honoring Myers Y Cooper who has been endorsed for the gubernatorial nomination by the local party. Reservations must be made by June 26. Xenia publisher Harry E Rice seeks Seventh District Democratic nomination for Congress aiming to shrink Congress and return to Jeffersonian simplicity.
The Rev. James A. Falls pastor of St. Patrick's Church Fayetteville C left Grisard Flying Field Blue Ash at 8 yesterday morning in an airplane piloted by Lieut. Hugh Watson and reached Chicago for the Eucharistic Congress two hours forty five minutes later He will return with Lieut Watson tomorrow.
Weather brief notes show fair to cool conditions across Ohio Kentucky and Indiana with some showers in the west and south. A regional temperature table lists highs and lows for cities including Montreal Chicago Boston and Denver with precipitation amounts and wind data for the 24 hours ending 7 PM local time.
Police joined searches for Mrs. Margaret Frueh 32 of 833 Charlotte street reported missing since June 18 by her husband Frank Frueh. Also sought were Mrs. Jane Francis 25 of 233 Pike street missing since Saturday and Neal Suddendorf 26 of Van Zandt and Groesbeck roads reported missing since Saturday.
An alphabetized roster presents names and partial addresses for residents in Cleves and nearby areas. Entries include Bertha Grant Woodford Young Kelly Lane Margaret Walton Jennie Hermann William Stenger Norma Fissel Sylvester Hopkins and many others with street details at Atkinson Avenue Queen City Avenue Flora Street Wickham Avenue and more.
A collection of obituary notices and funeral arrangements. Entries include Meatis Bell Abram at 8562 Trimble Avenue aged 76. Fred J. Fox of 1684 Fairfax Avenue. Dr F F Hellmann funeral at St Andrews Avondale. Maria Theresa Krone at 413 West Ninth Street. James Kinsella from The Claremont Southgate Ky. Addie Mathews widow of Arch Mas. and other late residents with service details and locations.
Non sectarian cremation at 1 Central and 1517 Freeman Avenue with three chapels operated by The Busse & Borgmann Co Funeral Directors. Sizable facility details include central cremation services and contact notes for arrangements.
A vast Catholic assembly at an open air mass on a green pyra mid altar near Lake Michigan witnesses 257 bishops 67 archbishops and a global ensemble of church dignitaries including Lo Po Hung the Rockefeller of China. The ceremony features Kyrie eleison sung by hundreds of children amid wind and rain threats with umbrellas popping up as vestments flutter and a ceremonial recessional follows the mass.
In Dayton Kentucky a near water crisis was averted after city workers did not report to work following a complaint for higher wages. The City Council raised street repair pay from 37½ to 45 cents and sewer repair pay from 38½ to 60 cents, later clarifying workers did not strike but observed a holiday.
A man who gave the name J. M. Maxwell from Cincinnati vanished from Speers Hospital Dayton while treated for injuries from a fight with a man named Leroy Hunt of Newport. Hunt, jailed for disorderly conduct, claimed Maxwell promised a fee to guide him to a place, then paid less than agreed. Maxwell suffered head bruises and a broken nose.
John D. Rockefeller Jr. and party toured Southern California seeking privacy. They traveled under assumed names, stayed at Riverside and San Bernardino, and visited Henry Huntington before heading to Monterey for six weeks of vacation with his wife and three friends.
Bowling Green Ohio June 21 Three of four inmates who escaped Wood County Jail Friday night remain at large as police hunt for Grant Easterwood Edward Campbell and John Dewitt. The fourth escapee James Evans was captured by Policeman Galliher.
Cleveland June 21. Net profits of the Peerless Motor Company for May after all charges were 254000 dollars Edward Linden president and general manager announced. May sales totaled 1582 cars vs 1400 in April. present indications are that June earnings would equal or exceed May.
City Manager Col Sherrill received seven bids for Broadway resurfacing. Six local firms and one out of town bid were submitted, including independent contractor John S Bolan. Bids referred to Engineering Department for computation. project plans call for six foot widening, granite paving between rails and asphalt shoulders.
Lyle P. Du vall a 33 year old horseman from Lexington Kentucky was arrested at Sixth and Vine streets on a fraud warrant. Detectives Schwab and Seebohm charged him with defrauding the Barret House for a $78 hotel bill last September. Du vall denied the charge.
A list of birth announcements names many couples with addresses across the city. Entries include Bates Edward and Eva at 556 Oliver street and Miller Edward and Emma at 1014 West Ninth street among numerous others noting boys and girls.
Philadelphia June 21. A world survey to analyze causes of ill will toward the United States was proposed at the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World session. Bruce Barton urged offering services to the U S Chamber of Commerce to conduct the survey and publicize findings to foster a new basis for confidence and peace. President Coolidge sent greetings noting advertising duties and benefits. Dr Marcel Knecht of Le Matin voiced France’s interest in US information. Bayard Dominick criticized bucket shops and fly by night stock operators.
In Columbus on June 21 a Harmony Organization gathering sponsored by State Chairman Thomas Dye approved the constitutional amendment taxing the cost of special improvements on benefitted property but took no stance to endorse it. The August primary will decide the fate of the measure. Former Secretary of War Newton D. Baker sent William Greenland to represent him. Over sixty candidates and committeemen attended. publicity efforts and funds for state headquarters were pledged. Gubernatorial hopeful James Beatty donated 100 dollars after criticizing Ohio Bell Telephone rate proposals. Gov. Donahey and A. P. Sandle were not present.
Dr. Frank F. Hellman of 917 Canal avenue died at home after 48 years of medical work near Twelfth Street and Broadway. Born in 1853 in Cincinnati, he trained at Miami Medical College, graduating in 1880, and practiced from a Broadway office. He leaves a widow Catherine and three sisters-in-law. services are at St Andrew's Church at 8:30 a.m. with burial at St Mary's Cemetery, St. Bernard.
Cincinnati relatives report the death of George F. Stier at his Berkeley California home. He left Cincinnati two years ago to settle on the Pacific Coast after operating drug stores in Clifton and Walnut Hills. Cause of death is ptomaine poisoning. He leaves a widow two children and brothers Leo Frank and R J Stier and sisters Miss Margaret and Catherine Stier. Services will be held in Berkeley today.
Mrs Francis E. Taylor 81 former national president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the G A R died in Columbus Ohio after a two week illness.
William A. Ireland, Sr., 72, father of Columbus Dispatch cartoonist William A. Ireland Jr., died at his Chillicothe home today after a brief illness.
Frank A. Root of Topeka Kansas, aged 89, a pioneer newspaperman and author, died today. He served as an Overland Trail messenger in 1865.
P G La France aged 87 former general manager of Le Banque Nationale died in Quebec on June 21. He had a prominent career in banking and public service in Canada.
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