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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1916

Page

4

The Commercial Tribune Publication Note

The Commercial Tribune announces publication details for its Cincinnati edition. It states it is published daily by The Commercial Tribune Publishing Company, with offices on Walnut Street and Government Place, Cincinnati, Ohio.

THE Commercial Tribune Cincinnati Post Office Commercial Tribune Publishing Company Walnut Street Government Place Cincinnati Ohio

Subscription Rates Notice for The Commercial Tribune

The Commercial Tribune lists subscription rates for Cincinnati and nearby towns at 10 cents weekly for daily and Sunday or daily only 6 cents weekly. Mail rates vary by region with monthly and yearly options. advance payment required. The paper disclaims responsibility for unsolicited submissions.

Commercial Tribune Cincinnati United States Mexico Cuba Canada Commercial Tribune Publishing Company

Newsroom Bureau Addresses and Contact Lines

The notice lists multiple regional bureaus with street addresses and phone contacts including Walnut Hills East McMillan Street, Covington Simrall Building Madison Avenue, Newport York Street, London Trafalgar Building, Washington Munsey Building, New York Fifth Avenue, and Chicago People’s Gas Building.

Walnut H McMillan Street Covington Simrall Building Madison Avenue Newport York Street London Trafalgar Building Washington Munsey New York Fifth Avenue Chicago

Trade statistics warn of hard times without tariff action

The article argues that March imports to the United States reached about 214 million dollars, with most admitted free under the Underwood tariff. It predicts a postwar flood of cheap foreign goods if tariffs are not protected and notes rising consumer costs despite higher imports and war-era demand. It cites export figures to Europe and warns a tariff reversal could trigger market distress.

United States Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce of the Europe

Ice Cream Soda Born in Philadelphia Spotlight

Public Ledger highlights Philadelphia origin as it prints two columns on Quaker City ideas. Among 200 items, the first notes ice cream soda born in Philadelphia and invites other cities to acknowledge the claim.

Philadelphia The Public Ledger Quaker City

Call for Vegetables Amid Weather Bureau Alliance

A humorous note questions the Department of Agriculture to halt the partnership between Jupiter Pluvius and the Weather Bureau so the public can have more vegetables to eat. It blends meteorology with food security in a light, satirical tone.

Department of Agriculture Jupiter Pluvius Weather Bureau

Suffragette League Slogan Sparks Gender Debate

The line Give the woman a chance is used by the New Jersey Suffragette League, while a counter remark notes it must not crowd out giving the old man a chance. The exchange reflects ongoing gender role discussions in the era.

New Jersey Suffragette League

Death of Captain Boyd Amid Carranzist Attack

An account lauds Captain Boyd's heroic death at the hands of Carranzist bandits, presenting it as a decisive answer to the watchful waiter and Ford Bryan factions.

Captain Boyd Carranzists Ford

Sinners Faint at Billy Sunday Sermon in Kansas City

About twenty one attendees in Kansas City fainted as Billy Sunday preached hellfire. Witnesses say his dramatic message overwhelmed several listeners, with bystanders assisting until they recovered.

Kansas City Billy Sunday Hell

Catts Questions Florida Campaign Tactics

Prohibition candidate Will Catts weighs adopting shy or cautious campaign language. He faces scrutiny over tone as Florida voters await his stance and strategy.

Robert Catts Prohibition Florida

Dollar wisdom and humorous clippings blend in old notices

A collage of verses and quotes extols savings and the dollar as a tool for security and progress. It intersperses wry aphorisms about money, wit from Detroit Free Press and Steubenville Herald-Star, plus quips on motorcycles and grammar. The tone mirrors a bygone era of pennywise insight.

Gossip From Abroad Succeeds Kitchener and Robertson Named War Minister

News from Britain notes General Sir William Robertson is chosen to succeed the late Lord Kitchener as War Minister. Robertson, former chief of the general staff in France, earned praise for staff work at Neuve Chapelle and for his iron constitution and disciplined leadership. He has served in India and South Africa and has been wounded in action.

William Robertson Lord Kitchener War Ministry Robertson France Archibald Murray William John French India South Africa Staff College Neuve Chapelle

Fifty Years Ago In Cincinnati To Close Season

An 1870s Cincinnati item notes Lewis Smith and Livingston marking down all Shetland shawls. Crosby Opera House Art Association appointed as Cincinnati agents for sale of certificates by C F Bradley and William Wiswall. Lottery and gift schemes for soldiers homes advertised. Samuel F Cary denounces war methods in an Indianapolis Journal editorial. A temperance lecture was given at Masonic Hall criticizing whiskey and drunken officers. Prospectus for a Cincinnati Proprietary Medicine Company shows $350000 capital..

Lewis Smith & Livingston Crosby Opera House Art Association Cincinnati C. F. Bradley Main Street William Wiswall West Fourth Street Samuel F. Cary Indianapolis Journal Masonic Hall

New School Study Recommends Measuring System Adoption

A new school study presented to the School Board proposes adopting either the French or metric system of weights and measures. The recommendation aims to standardize teaching and practice across classrooms and administrative records.

Surgical Apparatus for Deformities Endorsed by Editor

J E P Dorsay of The Daily Commercial endorses Dr S N Marsh's surgical apparatus for deformities. The device, used to treat clubfoot, reportedly straightened the foot of Marsh's young daughter.

J. E. P. Dorsey The Daily Commercial S. N. Marsh

John Swasey yards build six seagoing vessels during rebellion

Six seagoing vessels built by John Swasey and Co during the rebellion include two monitors and several steamboats. The steamboats named Ohio Grace Darling Louisa John Swasey Salem and Buckeye. The monitors were Yuma and Klamath.

John Swasey & Co Ohio Grace Darling Louisa John Swasey Salem Buckeye Yuma Klamath

Pennyroyal: A Native Medicinal Plant

Native pennyroyal is described as a medicinal plant once used as a tobacco substitute and a home remedy for colds and fevers. It grows in woods along fences, six to eighteen inches tall, with hairy stems and pale blue flowers. The dried herb is distilled for essential oil, and cultivation yields about two tons per acre.

Philadelphia

Schlatter Freed as Judge Finds Him Honest Healer

United States Commissioner Houghton refused extradition for Rev. Francis Schlatter and his secretary Rev. August Algard, indicted in Los Angeles for conspiring to use the mails to defraud the ill. The judge discharged them, noting Schlatter’s honest belief in divine healing and his claimed power.

New York United States Houghton California Francis Schlatter August Algard Los Angeles Schlatter

Morrissey Injured Diving in Little Miami River

Prosecutor Edward S. Morrissey suffered a deep head wound from striking a rock while diving in the Little Miami River at Shademore. He drove to Dr. J. J. Jenny’s office on Garfield place, then collapsed and was taken to his home at 2489 Madison road.

Edward S. Morrissey Little Miami Shademore J. J. Jenny Garfield Place Madison Road

Fleetwood Trial Trip Delights City Harbor Demonstration

Fleets of citizens witnessed the new sidewheel steamer Fleetwood on a trial run in the harbor between Parker's Grove and Cullum's Riffle. The vessel performed excellently, drawing praise from prominent attendees.

Fleetwood Parker’s Grove Cullum

Genial Weather Report Note Temperatures Range

The report notes temperatures ranging from 62 to 72 with a pleasant weather pattern. The data suggests mild conditions suitable for outdoor activity.

U. S. Marine Hospital to Be Sold on July 12

The U S Marine Hospital is offered for sale with a July 12 auction date. Prospective bidders may inspect the property and submit bids as directed by the sale notice.

U. S. Marine Hospital

Magnolia Warbler Parade of Colors and Habits

A Philadelphia North American piece describes the magnolia warbler wearing a showy yellow and black plumage with a grayish-blue cap and a broad white tail band. It notes seasonal color changes, wintering in Central America, summering among hemlock and spruce, and a nest of twigs and grasses lined with rootlets. The bird feeds on plant lice, ants and spiders, paying rent by pest control.

Tropics Central America Philadelphia North American

Printer freed and motorist fined in city court

Joseph Cappel of 120 East Sixth street was dismissed in Municipal Court by Judge Yeatman on reckless driving. Clifford White of 414 Chestnut street was fined $25 plus costs, suspended, after arrest on the same charge. The pair were taken into custody June 3 when White’s motorcycle collided with Cappel’s automobile at Ninth and Cutter streets. White was injured.

Joseph Cappel East Sixth Street Yeatman Clifford White Chestnut Street Cappel White Ninth Cutter Streets

Settlement Paid After Building Collapse Death

Mrs. Icy M. Tompkins received 4500 from Franklin Bros contractors in settlement over the death of Charles A. Tompkins who died when a restaurant building collapsed at Akron Ohio on May 15 during adjoining property repair work.

Icy M. Tompkins Franklin Bros Charles A. Tompkins Akron Tompkins

Will contest over Peter Dooley estate filed in Common Pleas Court

Suit to invalidate Peter Dooley's will, drafted January 1914, was filed by Margaret Neggermann and others, claiming he was too old to understand the document. Dooley, about 85, left substantial gifts to churches, hospitals, and charitable houses. He was longtime janitor of the Miller Building at Third and Walnut streets.

Peter Dooley Margaret Neggermann Peter Clarence Dooley Irene Dooley Ryde Loraine Cooper Charles W. Baker Common Pleas Court Dooley St. Xavier Church Betts Street Hospital Hospital For Hospital For Incurables Lick Run St. Joseph’s Asylum St. Xavier College Little Sisters of the Poor Miller Third and Walnut Streets

City Wins Verdicts Over Railway Bridges Costs

In Judge Fred L. Hoffman’s court yesterday the city secured verdicts against the C. L. & N. Railway Co for the city’s share of bridge construction costs at Bur bank and Whittier streets in 1910. Total verdicts amount to 9174.25 dollars with Constant Southworth representing the city.

C., L. & N. Railway Company Fred L. Hoffman Burbank Whittier Constant Southworth

Murdock Company Sued for Judgment Over Due Notes

Winslow J. Murdock filed suit against the James Murdock, Jr. Company of 116 Opera Place for 13921.25 and interest on promissory notes and salary account dating from 1907 to 1912. Taylor Greenwald represents the plaintiff.

Murdock Winslow J. Murdock James Murdock, Jr Opera Place Taylor €. Greenwald

Receiver named for Niebling Company in bond default case

Jacob N. Manischewitz appointed receiver of the F. W. Niebling Company of Norwood on Beckman’s petition alleging $88,000 in bonds and interest defaulted, with $8,000 other debts and $100,000 in assets. Dolle Taylor O'Donnell represented Beckman, Cobb Howard Bailey for the company.

Niebling Company Jacob N. Manischewitz F. W. Niebling Company Norwood Vincent H. Beckman Dolle, Taylor & O'Donnell Beckman, Cobb, Howard & Bailey

Kreutz Sues Brenner for Partnership Dissolution in Auto Venture

James J. Kreutz filed suit against Willam H. Brenner Jr seeking an accounting and dissolution of a partnership in the auto business begun in April 1916 and ended June 18. Kreutz states he invested 360 dollars and has received no settlement or reimbursement. Thorne Baker represents Kreutz.

James J. Kreutz Willam H. Brenner, Jr Kreutz Thorne Baker

General Investment appeals Ohio antitrust suit over railroad combine

United States Court records show General Investment Company appealing a federal Northeastern Ohio dismissal of its suit to block a railroad systems merger led by New York Central. The plan allegedly includes Lake Shore and Michigan Southern and nine other lines. Trial meanwhile begins in the Groveland Mining versus Hamilton Iron and Steel case before Judge Hollister.

Circuit Court of Appeals General Investment Company Judge Killits Northern Ohio New York Central Railroad Lake Shore & Michigan Southern United States Ohio Killits New York Central Groveland Mining Company Hamilton Iron and Steel Company Hollister

Indictment Against Belle Baker Dismissed in Blackmail Case

The last Federal Grand Jury indictment charging Belle Baker as an accomplice in a blackmail scheme against an East Indies resident was dismissed yesterday on motion by Assistant District Attorney Bruce. Her partner George Hassler remains in prison. The court also nolled the indictment against Ollie O Neill.

Belle Baker Bruce George Hassler Ollie O'Neill Olwell

American Compressed Bluing Company Declares Bankruptcy

In response to creditor proceedings the American Compressed Bluing Company of Cincinnati acknowledged it cannot pay its debts and is willing to be adjudged bankrupt. It cites higher raw material costs and lack of working capital as the causes of its distress.

American Compressed Bluing Company of Cincinnati

Railroad Fined Twice for Safety and Hours Violations

Two fines of 100 dollars each were imposed on the C. and O. Railroad yesterday for violation of safety appliance laws. The C. and O. of Indiana was fined 70 dollars and costs for violations of the hours of service.

C. & O. Railroad Indiana

New Suits Filed in Common Pleas Court

A list of civil actions filed in the Common Pleas Court includes No. 162,541 Kathryn Ohmer v Jackson Weber on appeal from Municipal Court. No. 162,542 Federal Foundry Supply Co. v Mode Foundry Co. petition in error. No. 162,543 James J. Kreutz v William H. Brenner Jr. for dissolution and accounting. No. 162,544 Margaret Negerman et al. v Richard Crane et al. to contest Peter Dooley will. No. 162,545 Mary Schroeder v Joseph Schroeder for divorce. No. 162,546 Martin A. Jameson trustee v Alice B. Grandin et al. for trustee instructions. No. 162,547 Edward V. Mueller v Clara B. Mueller for divorce. No. 162,548 Winsign J. Murdock v The James Murdock Jr. Co. for 13931.25. No. 162,549 Frederick L. Schlichte v Marion Ladd et al. appeal from Squire Reppert. No. 162,550 Anthony C. Lotz v The Ohio Traction Co. for 900 damages. No. 162,551 Appeal from Probate Court estate of Fannie Stuhlberg. No. 162,552 Appeal from Probate Court estate of J B Foraker Jr. No. 162,804 Lewis R. Peterson v The C H D Ry Co for 2500 damages. Superior Court No. 56,804.

Kathryn Ohmer Jack Weber The Federal Foundry Supply Company Mode Foundry Company Jch & McLaughlin James J. Kreutz William H. Brenner, Jr Thorne Baker Margaret Negerman Richard Crane Peter Dooley Charles W. Baker Mary Schroeder Joseph Schroeder Harry J. Wernke Martin A. Jameson Alice B. Grandin Darby & Benedict Edward V. Mueller Clara B. Mueller Otto Pfleger Winsign J. Murdock James Murdock Ohio Traction Company WW. W. Bellew Fannie Stuhlberg H. E J. B. Foraker, Jr Michael G. Heintz

Degrees Awarded Young Druggists by Normal College

A procession honors Alfred Holbrook founder as National Normal University holds a reunion. Oliver Kinsey delivers tribute. Pharmacy College commence­ments advance. Graduates include William Brittin and Louis Steinle among others from multiple cities.

Normal College the Commercial Tribune Lebanon National Normal University David Davis Cincinnati Lebanon Cemetery Alfred Holbrook Heber Holbrook Old Normal School Oliver P. Kinsey William L. Brittin Harley Rossley Louis B. Steinle David Fabe William C. Wursten Louis H. Wattermann Walter G. Stenger Irvin Kroner Louis J. Schott James A. Harrigan James W. Robinson Maud Marvin Elizabeth Hoffman Florence M. Ryan William G. Wingerberg Hattie Binder Warren Detroit Mich Mary M. Farrell Newort Mildred C. Owens Newport Frank F. Harney Norwood Carl Collette Portsmouth Roy C. Kelsey G. W. Reif Harry G. Smith West Milton Rubin Kasson Rigia Russia Peachie Ramsey Carter James Garrett Lockland Fred Bretchen Madisonville Arden E. Page Rockford Edward Weichelmann Covington James H. Chambers Pittsburg William Maguin Knoxville Noble A. Kaines Clyde Estinger Charles Geisler Dayton Holbrook John Marshall Mulford University Hall Hatfield West Virginia Willis Ohio L. Sherman

Letters to Stoll at Gries Garden Summer Festival

The German Literary Club hosted its annual summer night festival at Gries Garden on Quebec road. Principal speakers included President Lud wig Woseczek and members Charles G Schmidt Otto M Schmidt S Einstein and Karl Pletz. Members wrote post cards to Dr K S Stoll, former club president interned in England, to express support.

Gries’ Garden Quebec Road Ludwig Woseczek Charles G. Schmidt Otto M. Schmidt S. Einstein Karl Pletz Woseczek K. S. Stoll England

Marriage Licenses Granted in Local County

Brief notice reports that several couples obtained marriage licenses in the county clerk’s office this week. Names and exact dates are unreadable in the damaged OCR, but the item confirms a continued issuance of licenses.

One Woman in a Million Part Continues Tale of Wrongful Conviction

A prison tale unfolds as Gentleman Brown is ordered to feed an old sow with corn inside the state penitentiary. He completes the task, passes through the gate for the final time, and disappears, having served a sentence for a crime he did not commit.

Browne Brown State Penitentiary

Nighttime escape: Browne flees in stolen car after tar and feathering

Browne follows a mob through the woods and witnesses a vigilante tar and feathering. He hijacks a four-car convoy, steals a self-starter, and, wearing prison garb then disguising himself in a private suit, drives toward town with $18 in his pocket, planning return of funds later and pondering Florence Hoyne.

Browne Father Sam Richards Bud Morgan Sid Bisbee George Packard Steve Burkett Buzzards Sallie Henderson Florence Hoyne

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British Association of Chambers of Commerce Edward Hold*n Great Britain South America Democratic Party Savings Bank Arthur Brooks Baker PGC Mack Detroit Free Press Steubenville Herald-Star Pike County Matty St. Louis Globe-Democrat Washington Park Mothers’ Club Brighton Council United American Mechanics D. of A Company M Evans Harry Stofang Phil Fisher William Felix Aug Miller Charles Penter Daniel Gusweiler Frank Brooks John Fugazzi Robert Higgins Albert Hoffmeister William Kidney Phil Phillips Harry Hodson Charles Flohr Gus Ehlers William Evans Richard Braum Daughters of America Henri Chevalier Kitchener Sir William Robertson Proprietary Medicine Company of Cincinnati Francis E. Suire James H. Prince Samuel W. Walton Isaac H. Taylor Edward S. Wayne Morrissey Miami Magnolia Warbler Orono Morom Orororo United States Court Common Plpas Court Superior Court Lewis R. Peterson Alcorn & Alcorn Stoll Tee Adam L. Lentz Harrison Av Eleanora Weiseman Renner St Geo. W.hollingsworth Broadway Edna E. Moore EL Liberty St Ray F. Thompson Bond Hill Jasina W. Mathis Pauline Martin Louis A. Hoffmeister Cardiff Ay Isabella Oehler St Weeeee John Weigel, Jr Wayne Theresa Brauckmann Vine St Tereee Raymond G. Piehl Clifton Geraldine Saehr E. Liberty Walter L. Fisher Bright Wolford Young Young St George H. Anderson Cheviot Laura P. Allen Ambrose Piedmont St Edna F. Stagge Fosdick H. A. C. Cholmondeley Delta Linnie Bo Stevens Eeee Harry L. Stoke Grand Leona Nulton Eden Eeenee Frank J Ney Edith Linkeee Reading Kland Frank J. Stahl Ateeee - Norwood Mary E. Campbell Bruce and Hamilton Roscoe W. Lichty Cecilia Venemann Race St. Tees Nellie M Sanders, Jr Desmond St Losh Zingsle Serene Anna M. Murray Robert F. Mossman Eastern Gladstone George Thorton Anna Murphy W. Ninth St John Moerlein Shee Agnes Leptak See Pleasant St Jacob H. Beterletenet Josephine Kless Spring Grove Walnut St Wnee Charles F. Rot Laurel St Sat Enes Mma S. Schaufert Ewan Richard H. Gravett Considine Ay Matilde Bilger John Hasselbach Chambers St Ayme Hawkins Livingston St William Snyder Vine St. Cepee Hilda Hutten Sycamore St A. H. C. Mitchell Porcine
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