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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1925

Page

13

Public Health Better Than Believed Dr Vincent Says to Deans of Women

Dr George E. Vincent of the Rockefeller Foundation told 13,500 educators at the National Education Association meeting that U S public health is not as dire as feared. He compared U S progress with Denmark and Holland and urged humor to foster tolerance while criticizing vaccination objectors and lax sanitation. He warned that half the fight against disease lies in personal hygiene and scientific understanding, urging stronger public support for science.

G. H. Vincent Deans of Women United States George E. Vincent Rockefeller ,Foundation New York National Association of Deans of Women University of Cincinnati Department of Vincent Norway Denmark Sweden Holland Subd&t Cuba Canal Zone Frederick C. Hicks Griffith Association Gibson Coleman Griffith University of Pnois Cincinnati Woman's Club

Two Arrested in Card Game Hold-Up

In Middletown Ohio on February 28 two men were arrested for belonging to a bandit gang that robbed a Miamisburg hotel card game last Monday morning and took over $800. George Gowker of Miltonville died from gunfire injuries after Officer E L Sehram fired on the fleeing gang. Bryan Abbott and Robert McCue were moved to face charges in Miamisburg. Coroner Gadd in Hamilton withheld verdict pending fuller testimony. Witnesses say Gowker searched players while others covered victims with guns. Gowker reportedly shot at Miamisburg officers.

The Commercial Tribune Middletown Miamisburg George Gowker Miltonville E. L. Sehram Denver Wells Speers Dayton Bryan Abbott Robert McCue Gadd Hamilton Gowker

Perjury charge dropped as witness group testifies in court

Kendall L. May faced a perjury case in Municipal Court aided by character witnesses including Rev John Herget and Judge A. J. May. The charge was dismissed at the request of J. H. More after testimony that a check for a watch may have been lost. More praised May for bringing strong witnesses.

Thomas H. Morrow John Herget Hamilton County Elmer O'Neil A. J. May Prestonburg Kendall L. May West Eighth Street American Railway Express Company J. H. More West McMillan Street Sterling Jewelry Company East Sixth Street More May Yeatman

Girl Leads In Chase Of Would Be Pickpocket

Miss Elizabeth Fer, 18, Yard Latonia Ky, chased and helped nab a pocket picker after a woman felt a hand in her pocket near Fifth and Vine. The suspect Ferdinand Grear, 28, of 12 Faulkner Court was arrested with aid from Ray Creelman and Police. Miss Fischer swore out a warrant for pocket picking.

Elizabeth Fer Southern Winston Avenues Latonia Fischer Fifth Vine Streets Vine Street Emery Arcade Ray Creelman

Thompson to Speak at Forum Luncheon in Columbus

Dr. William Oxley Thompson president of Ohio State University will address the weekly Chamber of Commerce forum luncheon in Columbus on Tuesday. He will discuss retaining the status quo and the nation’s equilibrium amidst today’s extremes. Stuart Walker Jubilee Singers will perform negro spirituals and West Indian songs as a feature. Actor William Hodge will be a guest in Cincinnati this week.

William Oxley Thompson Ohio State University Columbus Rouen Chamber of Commerce Dr. Thompson Stuart Walker William Hodge Cincinnati

Indian Rising in Panama Threatens North Coast Villages

John G. South reports to the State Department that a general Indian uprising grips Panama's north coast from Porvenir to Obaldia. Villages burned, 10 to 30 killed among police and private citizens. about 30,000 Indians in disturbed districts. A 200-man Panama police force was dispatched from Colon to restore order.

New York World News Service Washington John G. South Panama State Department Isthmian Republic Porvenir Obaldia Colon

South Presents Indian Claims as Battle Is Averted

CARDIE San Blas Feb 28 1925 John G South American Minister to Panama arrives aboard the cruiser Cleveland to avert a battle with the Panama national police after talks with San Blas chiefs. Indians suspend hostilities if not attacked while 150 police wait on Porvenir Island. Women and children flee to the jungle for safety.

New York World News Service Cardie San Blas Porvenir South Panama N. Y. World News Service N. Y. World) Press Pub. Co

Budget figures sought as tax levy basis

City Council will be asked Tuesday to adopt a resolution directing Alfred Deckebach to prepare a financial statement of the city’s needs for the second half of 1925 so preliminary legislation to obtain an extra tax levy by petitions can proceed. The plan, discussed in the Mayor’s office with officials including Mayor Carrel, Mr Deckebach, Freorme Morris, Alfred Schneller, Landon L Forchheimer, and Robert Taft, hinges on the state Supreme Court ruling on occupational tax laws. If upheld, the extra levy could be one bill. if struck down, the levy may be different.

Alfred Deckebach Carrel Deckebach Freorme Morris Alfred Schneller Landon L. Forchheimer Robert Taft State Supreme Court Mr. Deckebach

Ford plans five Australian assembly plants stir debate

Report of Ford Motor Company of Canada seeking five Australian plants, W P Grandjean meeting ministers on tariffs, and expected import concessions. Also notes a Japanese warship sounding 32,644 feet off Japan, deepest ocean point recorded, with depth uncertain due to wire limits.

Melbourne Australian Motor World Ford Motor Corporation of Canada W. P. Grandjean Australia Japan

Truck Crash Threatens John Schirmer’s Sight Near Hyde Park

John D. Schirmer, 24, of 910 West Court Street, was seriously injured yesterday when his truck collided with a street car on Erie Avenue in front of Hyde Park car barns due to a broken steering gear. He suffered severe injuries to his left eye and may lose sight. the car passengers were unharmed. He was treated at General Hospital. Schirmer said the steering failed suddenly, causing the truck to veer left into the inbound street car. He works for his father, Frank Schirmer, who runs drayage and hauling at 910 Court Street.

John D. Schirmer West Court Street Erie Avenue Hyde Park Schirmer General Hospital Frank Court Street

Valuable Police Dog Fritz Missing Fifth Time

Fritz a two year old German police dog valued at 1000 dollars has vanished from the Patton home on Clifton and Glenmary avenues. Owner Robert J. Patton offers a substantial reward for the animal believed lost Friday afternoon after Mrs Patton was away in Europe. Fritz has a history of multiple disappearances since his birth in Brookline Massachusetts and later ownership by Richard A Forster of Cincinnati.

Fritz Thurston Robert J. Patton Clifton Glenmary Patton Europe Brookline Mass Richard A. Forster Cincinnati Forster

New Italian Envoy Silent on War Debts

Gia comò de Martino the new Italian Ambassador to the United States arrived in Washington from New York and declined to comment on reports he was to present Rome’s plans for settling the Italo American war debt. He could not express views before credentials at the White House.

Associated Press Washington Giacomo de Martino United States New York Rome

Roads Effect Huge Savings Across Five Years

The Western Railways Committee on Public Relations reports five years since government return to private operation reduced total operating expenses by 1.271 billion dollars in 1924 versus 1920, with freight rates down 657 million and passenger rates down 26 million annually.

Associated Press Chicago Western Railways Committee On Public Relations Railroad Labor Board Interstate Commerce Commission Met Return

Britons Hold to Briars Despite Low Missouri Corncobs

London reports indicate the corncob pipe from Missouri sells for 4 to 6 cents but makes little impact on the British market. Dealers say it is seen as a curiosity, bought mainly by Americans and a few Britons with Western or Middle Western ties. English buyers prefer hardwood pipes that last a year or more, with Premier Baldwin cited as a notable long-time pipe smoker.

Associated Press London Missouri Mark Twain West Middle West Baldwin

Newport Luncheon and Bridge Social Roundup

Mrs Louis Reuscher hosted a Wednesday luncheon at the Yellow Hen followed by five tables of bridge with a large guest list including Mesdames Botts Hodge Layne Phillips Johnson Frushour Bailey Bathiany Fromhof Barton Folger Lee Davis Anschutz Fister Kemper and Misses Blackburn Engelhardt Beyerlein Invitations were issued for a March 17 bridge luncheon at Highland Country Club. Further society notes mention travel plans visits and upcoming club teas and luncheons across Newport with multiple hostesses and dates in late March.

Louis Reuscher Yellow Hen William Botts John Hodge James C. Layne R. W. Phillips Howard C. Johnson Herman Frushour Georgia Lisa Bailey Albert Bathiany Frank Fromhof John Barton Theodore Folger Frank Lee Leroy Davis Fred Anschutz George Fister Charles Kemper Lucy Blackburn Margaret Engelhardt Emma Beyerlein Charles Egolf Fred Grim Highland Counter Club Jacksonville Fla Samuel Bailey Louisville Donald O"devere Columbus Walter Metzel Bert Patterson Overton Street Campbell County Woman's Welfare Club Fifth and Park Avenues William Irwin Briar Cliff Needlework Guild Highland Country Club J. J. Burns Chester Silva Carey Wamsley Miami Benjamin Sharpless Hot Springs Ark Harry Eugene Ritter Business Men’s Club Corinne Yates Norwalk, O

Wood to board first ship to U S from Cadiz

Osborne Wood left Barcelona for the south of Spain to take passage on the first steamer bound for America. He travels with a Wood family agent carrying instructions from Major Osman of the American Embassy in Paris. The International Banking Corporation shows indifference to his departure and the press mocks him as the spoiled son of a Yankee General.

Barcelona Osborne Wood Spain Cadiz Algeciras America Wood Major Osman Paris International Banking Corporation World News Service N. Y

Osborne C Wood Arrives in Valencia amid Check Frauds Complaint

Newspaper reports say Osborne C Wood arrived in Valencia with a friend after a complaint was filed at Biarritz over an alleged worthless check. He registered at a hotel and sent several cable messages to New York, including one to Mrs Wood.

Valencia Spain Osborne C. Wood Biarritz

Union at Artel 4 Gold Rush

Union at Artel 4 Gold Rush features coverage of labor actions and worker protests tied to the Artel project. Report highlights organizing efforts and responses from management affecting on site operations and worker safety. The briefing notes ongoing tensions and potential outcomes for the procurement timeline.

Artel

Onion Discovery Sparking California Gold Rush Origin

Los Angeles historians recall that an onion found by Francisco Lopez in San Feliciano canyon sparked the first gold rush nearly seven years before the Sutter mill discovery. News spread from Santa Barbara to San Diego, with placer mining yielding sizable gold and estimates exceeding five million dollars from Los Angeles County.

Los Francisco Lopez San Feliciano Canyon Lopez Santa Barbara San Diego United States Mexico San Fernando Sutter’s Mill San Fernando Placers Los Angeles County Onion

Mardi Gras Dance Fetes Ft Mitchell Country Club Crowd

Covington notes large pre Lenten Mardi Gras dance at Ft Mitchell Country Club under Larmon Gatliff and Laffoon. Social rounds include luncheons and bridge parties, a Florida trip, and residents moving to Ft Mitchell.

Slemp Leads Million Dollar Land Deal Near Miami

Northern capitalists led by BE Bascom Slemp former secretary to President Coolidge invested 1 million dollars for 50 000 acres near Miami to be held for development purposes Slemp travels to Washington for the inauguration after a several day stay.

Miami Fla BE. Bascom Slemp Coolidge Slemp Washington

Covington Water Works pump fight heads to referendum

Mayor O'Donovan cites five year costs totaling over 400000 for coal salaries repairs and interest on bonds in Covington Ft Thomas. He argues electric pumping could move more water for the same money as bids on a dry well are sought and a referendum petition looms. A court postpones the Riddle case linked to an alleged attack at Latonia track.

Covington Ft. Thomas O'Donovan Donnelly Water Works Ashland Dayton Brent

Legion to Begin Campaign to Raise Disabled Fund

Norman-Barnes Post of the American Legion starts an $8000 drive in Kenton County to aid disabled World War I soldiers and families. The national goal is a $5 million endowment. Kentucky’s share is $50,000 with local members soliciting donations. Senator Ernst’s $100 gift is noted.

Kentucky Legionnaires

Jefferson Council No. 31 O U A M Meeting At Odd Fellows Hall

More than 300 members attended the Jefferson Council No. 31 Jr. O U A M meeting at Odd Fellows Hall Fifth street and Madison avenue. Dr. R. M. Kendall of Louisville gave an illustrated address on the American flag. Other speakers included Omer C Stubbs Emil Gerhardt William Schnell Ernest Liggett and Howard Voge. A moving picture and vocal selections by Edward Duve followed.

Jefferson Council No. 31 Odd Fellows’ Hall Fifth Street Madison Avenue R. M. Kendall Louisville Omer C. Stubbs Emil Gerhardt William Schnell Ernest Liggett Howard Voge Ft. Thomas Edward Duve

W C T U Meeting Planned at Union Church

The Women's Christian Temperance Unit will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday at 2 PM at the Union M E Church at Fifth and Greenup. The program includes America Salute to the Flag Devotional by Mrs. ngelkamp songs business signal demonstration by Mrs Hill with Miss Norma Breeden accompanist Mrs A C Chapman and an address The Greatest Menace by Rev Fred Riley followed by benediction.

Fred Riley

Cowboy comedian headlines Liberty vaudeville bill

Cowboy comedian Chuck Haas from California leads a new vaudeville bill at the Liberty Theater for four days starting today. The Liberty Ragamuffins present a jazz program. The feature photoplay for today to Tuesday is The Rejected Woman with Alma Rubens Conrad Nagel and Wyndham Standing. The romance is set in a Canadian village and New York society circles.

Liberty Chuck Haas California Liberty Theater Liberty Ragamuffins Alma Rubens Conrad Nagel Wyndham New York America

Crescent Springs Consolidated School Dedication Opens Eight Rooms

Scores of patrons attended the dedication of the Crescent Springs Consolidated School on the Butter milk pike near Crescent Springs. J A Caywood principal led exercises with addresses readings drills and music. Three hundred fifty pupils from nearby country schools were transferred to the new building.

Crescent Springs Buttermilk Pike J. A. Caywood Kenton County

Young printer dies after illness at hospital

Harry Heidekamp age 27 a printer died early yesterday from acute indigestion at St Elizbeth Hospital. He lived at 109 East Sixteenth street and is survived by his three year old son Richard who resides with his grandmother Mrs R A Crawford Florence Kentucky. He fell ill Friday night while at the Eagles Lodge 116 East Eighth street and was taken to the hospital by friends.

Harry Heidekamp St. Elizabeth Hospital East Sixteenth Street Richard R.A. Crawford Florence Eagles’ Lodge East Eighth Street

Two Wills Filed for Probate in Kenton County Court

In Kenton County Court two wills were filed for probate. Mrs Mary Brinkman leaves her estate to her three sons and a daughter with Bernard J Brinkman named executor. Mrs Theresa Hummel leaves her estate to her husband Ludwig Hummel who qualifies as executor without bond.

Mary Brinkman Kenton County Court Bernard J. Brinkman Theresa Hummel Ludwig Hummel

Building Permits Rise in February Valuation Up $114,500

February permits total reached 73 with brick work valued at $52,800 and frame construction at $80,400, per J A Hellman Building Inspector. The report compares favorably to last year’s month with higher total valuation.

J. A. Hellman

Covington Deaths Report Twelve Adults and Children Remembered

Thirteen deaths occurred last week in Covington per Dr. James P. Riffe health officer. Names include James Fitzgerald 83 Henry Baumer 81 Joshua Wilson 75 Katherine Williams 70 Elizabeth Cason 71 William Schaar 67 Mary Feichle 66 John Hoffman 57 James Gillespie 45 Elsie Maurer 32 Richard Overwein 2 Rollin M. Denny 7 months.

Covington James P. Riffe James Fitzgerald Henry Baumer Joshua Wilson William Edelbroch Katherine Williams Elizabeth Cason William Schaar Mary Feichle John Hoffman James Gillespie Elsie Maurer Richard Overwein Rollin M. Denny

Edna Gronefeld Sues for Divorce and Custody

Kenton circuit court records show Mrs Edna Gronefeld suing her husband Anthony Gronefeld of 116 West Thirteenth street for divorce on cruelty grounds, seeking custody of two children and alimony. They wed September 9 1914 and separated November 2 1924. Central Savings Bank and Trust Company sues Jeptha Clements and others for 275 dollars on a promissory note.

Kenton Circuit Court Edna Gronefeld Anthony Gronefeld West Thirteenth Street Central Savings Bank and Trust Company Jeptha Clements

Governor Fields To Attend Balke’s Opera House Meeting

Governor Fields will attend a March 20 meeting at Balke’s Opera House Bellevue to back the Inglis highway project. State Senator Truesdell said he will speak with the Governor, and the Inglis Highway Association of Campbell County will host the event with participants from Covington to Ashland. A right of way near the Dayton water works pumphouse has been secured for the project.

Fields Balke Opera House Bellevue Charles B Truesdell Inglis Highway Association Campbell County Dayton Covington Ashland Campbell County Inglis Highway Association Newport Water Works

Woman Outwits Attackers as Homes Are Ransacked

Mrs Samuel Phillips of 24 West Tenth street repelled two assailants in an early night incident at Ninth and Monmouth streets. Burglars ransacked the homes of David Klotzmann 669 Nelson place Albert Gieble 524 Linden avenue and took $2 from Mrs Thomas Hogan 522 Linden avenue. The Gieble home and 669 Nelson place were found undisturbed besides missing items. no theft reported at others.

Samuel’Phillips West Tenth Street Ninth Monmouth Streets Albert Gieble Linden Avenue Gieble Thomas Hogan George Sauerston Overton Street

Senator A O Stanley Leaves Hospital After Accident

Washington report states Senator A. O Stanley, injured in a recent automobile collision, was discharged from the hospital at 3 PM and is reported much improved. He had been hospitalized for several days and now returns home.

The Commercial Tribune Washington A. O Stanley

McIntosh Trial Set for March Twenty Third

Cleveland McIntosh a soldier indicted on a murder charge for the slaying of Charles H. Lawrence at Southgate and Isabella streets on November 10, 1924 will face a Campbell Circuit Court jury March 23. Judge Caldwell set the date. Other trials scheduled include Walter Bradford larceny Carl Smith conversion March 9 Leroy Howard shooting to kill Floyd Pucket Goebel Lee liquor possession March 19 Harold Hurd attempted attack March 11 John Reed shooting to kill March 12 Steve Robens housebreaking March 13 Clifford Martin grand larceny March 15 Andrew Bush statutory charge March 18 Earl Young receiving stolen goods March 20.

Cleveland McIntosh Charles H. Lawrence Southgate Isabella Streets Campbell Circuit Court Caldwell Walter Bradford Carl Smith Leroy Howard Floyd Pucket Goebel Lee Daniel Grant Harold Hurd John Reed Steve Robens Clifford Martin Marc Andrew Bush Earl Young

Mayor continues inquiry into Newport jail kangaroo court

Investigation of a prison beating of Edgar Arnett by inmates at Newport Jail extended to tomorrow morning by Mayor Livingston and the Newport City Commission. John Eviston, charged with assault and battery by Arnett, sees a continuation to next Wednesday with a special judge to be appointed. Eviston denies the charge saying Arnett threw rocks at him.

Newport Edgar Arnett Monmouth Street Livingston John Eviston Arnett Moore Eviston Third Monmouth

Trio Held After Federal Raid On York Street Parlor

Federal Prohibition Agent James Wood arrested proprietor Charles Bright and two men named White and Meyers after a raid on a soft drink parlor at 627 York Street. Police seized 120 bottles of home brew. All three face possession and transportation charges and await arraignment before U S Commissioner Roetken in Covington on Monday.

York Street James Wood Prohibition Charles Bright Jackson White Orchard Street Ben Meyers Wood Meyers United States Roetken Covington

Woman Struck by Auto in Newport Accident

Mrs. Marie Hensel aged 55 of 558 Lexington Avenue Newport was bruised after stepping into the path of Dr. H. E. Reed whose auto from 807 Lincoln Avenue struck her at the intersection of McMillan and Ashland Avenues early last night.

Marie Hensel Lexington Avenue Newport H. E. Reed Lincoln Avenue McMillan and Ashland Avenues

Highlands Highs Debating Meet and Oratorical Contest Update

Highlands High School hosts its annual oratorical and declamatory contest tomorrow night to select representatives for the district tournament on March 13. The debating team will face Dayton High on March 6 debating whether the United States should enter the nations. Reverend R Lee James delivers his initial sermon in Wyoming Ohio and later speaks on Jesus at the Samaritan Woman.

Highlands High School Highlands Dayton High School United States R. Lee James Acton James Baptist Church of Wyoming Jesus Sanford Parks Saratoga Street Thomas Boyd Fourth Baratogs Streets Boyd F Mary ‘ Thomas John Thomas Ft. Thomas Avenue Ft. Thomas Ray Thomas George Ebert Newport City Commission William Klare West Second Street Klare

Local Names and Residences Parade in Kentucky and Ohio

A garbled OCR list shows multiple individuals with residences in Grant County Kentucky, Covington and Hamilton Ohio, Newport and Springfield Ohio, and Clarksville Indiana. Names include Theresa Doane, Albert Carroll, Margaret Kolhoven, Harrie Sparks, Carey McKinley, Camella Bowers, Lee Ledbetters, Katherine Pepper, Rudolph Hildebreck, Bertha Konrad, Cecil Miller and Adie Burke among others.

Hamilton Harrie Sparks O. Carey McKinley Springfield Camella Bowers O. Lee Ledbetters Dayton Katherine Pepper Bellbrook Rudolph Hildebreck Clarksville Adie Burke Clarkeville Cecil Miller Covington Bertha Konrad

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