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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1920
Page
4
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The piece recalls eight years after Bryan helped crown Wilson, now at San Francisco Bryan serves as a delegate but lacks influence on the current presidential platform as the political circus swirls. It notes labor, union carpenters earning a dollar an hour and overtime on any platform project.
A tribute to Susan Lisby winner of the Keystone State pie making championship with a record of 62 000 reproductions of pie describes a life of good works and dreams. The essay muses on pie as a part of speech and the social ritual of sharing pie at gatherings.
The piece contrasts Chairman Cummings and William Jennings Bryan at a Democratic gathering. It notes Cummings as voice of the administration pushing the League of Nations, while Bryan appears with reservations and temperance zeal. It portrays Bryan as dominant on the dry issue amid political theater.
The article credits A. Mitchell Palmer with saving the water power bill by securing Presidential attention and a constitutional nudge. It notes the act was timely but clarifies the obligation does not imply presidential preference.
A fragment notes the General Federation of Women's Clubs condemns cigarettes as a feminine indulgence while men may be drawn to dissenting approval. It warns that once line is crossed there will be a strong public outcry.
In Bronx Park a writer recalls a day by a blue heron filled lake. A sad eyed stranger shares verses and a rejection slip inspires the author to craft this piece about poetry and love. The narrator muses on vanity, time, and the dream of being a writer.
Weather tops ninety four as a citywide scene unfolds with a Promenade reception for the Red Stockings at Pike’s Music Hall. The sale of the Rink goes to J Dan Jones for ten thousand dollars while hatters plan 3 pm closings. Cincinnati Gazette leases a Bromwell corner site. college commencements, marriages, births, and racing news fill the page.
A reader quiz column lists twelve questions including Liszt works and Fort Worth race locations with answers to yesterday's items. Provided answers include Russia for one, Nicholas Murray Butler, and Pennsylvan ia, with other entries ranging from Helium to Neptune and Chicago Nationals.
A reader asks how to become a movie actress and whether many roles are needed before one is considered a star. The column tomorrow will answer. It also provides requested addresses for Bryant Washburn and Doris Pawn.
The planets create contradictory conditions with limited progress in work and public life. Changes or travel may be possible but advised to defer. Domestic relations and romance also feel unsettled under Venus and Lunar transit. A birthday person may face a checkered year with thwarted opportunities. A child born today will be studious yet careless and fond of pleasure.
The obituary notes Silas Talbot, hero of the American Revolution, died in New York City. Born in Dighton Massachusetts in 1751, Talbot distinguished as a sea fighter for the American side during the war and is remembered among early naval figures.
On this date Cardinal Gibbons begins his sixtieth year in priesthood and thirty-fifth in the cardinalate. Ada Kepley of Effingham, Illinois, graduated as the first American woman from a law school fifty years ago. Hoboken dock fire disaster anniversary recalls 145 lives lost and vast property damage. John Barrett to retire after fifteen years as Director General of the Pan American Union. Major General John A Jejeune to become commandant of the U S Marine Corps succeeding Major General George Barnett. North Dakota holds a general primary for U S Senate and congressional seats. Shailer Mathews to deliver centennialColby College oration in Waterville Maine.
One year ago today Attorney General Palmer announced the Department of Justice would enforce prohibition law including light wines while suspending enforcement for beer at 275 per cent.
Rt Rev Charles Sumner Burch bishop of New York born in Pinckney Michigan 65 years ago today. Count Julius Andrassy Hungarian statesman patriot born six years ago today. Rear Admiral William B Caperton retired born in Maury County Tennessee 65 years ago today. Harver Steenerson congressman Ninth Minnesota born in Dane County Wisconsin 68 years ago today.
Delegates at the Ohio gathering press for Harding as Senator Watson lauds past GOP leaders and urges a red blooded American victory. Cincinnati caucus chooses Hynicka as Hamilton County chair while Garford hosts and Garford and Watson rally the crowd for Harding.
A June conference in Columbus discussed submitting a classification amendment with a real estate tax rate cap at the November election. Participants from the Ohio Manufacturers' Association, Ohio Taxpayers' League, and other groups weighed plans to push an initiative petition. The meeting, led by J. B. Wiles, aimed to find relief for cities amid Ohio’s taxation problem.
In Columbus Ohio on June 29 the Republican State Convention reconvenes to set up a permanent organization review committee reports adopt a platform and choose two Presidential electors at large as well as ratify twenty two electors from district caucuses A R Johnson of Ironton gave the keynote and harmony speeches were delivered by William H Boyd and Harry M Daugherty Delegates then attended an old fashioned rally celebrating Senator Harding the party nominee.
Columbus Ohio June 29 Members of the Resolutions Committee of the Republican State Convention met tonight and began shaping the party platform The taxation plank favors the Smith 1 per cent law calls for pay as you go budgeting home rule in taxation and opposes excessive public debt while condemning Democratic inaction The committee also faced a push from National Woman's party delegates urging a suffrage resolution to urge Connecticut and Vermont governors to call legislatures for a ratifying vote.
The General Assembly considers no op pressive methods to meet state needs while praising public school funding. The Resolutions Committee weighs a tax plan favored by Mayor Galvin and City Auditor Carroll to relieve cities without violating the Smith 1 percent debt limit. A suffrage delegation urged a call for ratification of federal amendment. no action beyond endorsement of the national platform is expected.
Cincinnati delegates George Puchta and William J. Howard lead the Republican State Convention slate for presidential electors at large with W. H. Boyd favored to win the delegate-at-large post. District selections include George Puchta, George W. Porter, George A. Stouffer, Walter Remley, and others across Ohio constituting the full slate for the June convention.
The Hamilton County Ways and Means Committee of the Republican National Committee, chaired by J. J. Rowe, has arranged for a rally Friday to kick off party activities and energize supporters.
SAN FRANCISCO June 29 The Rules Committee adopted a motion to reject the unit rule in states with district election laws, potentially splitting New York's delegation if adopted by the convention. The vote was 24 to 11 with Roosevelt backing a revival of the 1912 rule and Seabury opposing it, while New York leaders urged unity.
A noon Friday luncheon at the Hotel Gibson will launch fundraising for the Republican campaign. Speakers include B. H. Kroger James A. Green and James G. Stewart. The event marks the county's first Republican rally since the ticket was announced. Local committee members are L. A. Ault J. J. Burchenal R. B. Crabbs Walter J. Friedlander James A. Green Edgar M. Johnson B. H. Kroger R. K. Le Blond Harry S. Leyman James P. Orr John J. Rowe Frank H. Simpson. John C. Dempsey resigned as First Vice President of the Gusweiler Boosters Club in Sedan due to party alignment.
Cincinnati earns statewide honor as the first Harding Club of Ohio after a June 29 meeting of the Republican Club Press in Columbus. The decision formalizes Cincinnati's lead in organizing pro Harding support.
Two up Star towns challenged for the honor but with Charlie Dea Cincinnati’s Secretary handling records, and the backing of the day and dates, the other claimants were told they might have merit yet Cincinnati's claim would stand.
Michael Herrel, 54, watchman at Cincinnati Beverage and Product Company, suffered burns to both legs when a five gallon gasoline can ignited by a lantern. Neighbor Adam Brulport, across from Gerrard Hopple, smothered the flames with a blanket and alerted fire crews. damage was slight and he was treated at General Hospital.
Judge Harry L. Hoffheimer was sworn in as a trustee of the Cincinnati Southern Railway System at yesterday’s regular meeting. The board decided to sell the $1,000,000 railroad bond issue by private sale after receiving no bids.
Helen endures a claustrophobic airless lower cabin during a rough transatlantic crossing. Warren dismisses her seasickness and clashes with her needs, finally moving her to a lounge couch for relief while he camps on a nearby deck in the stateroom. The lovers’ strain surfaces as the sea worsens but relief appears on the lounge’s air and lighter atmosphere.
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