Social Unit meeting considers committee to answer critics
Members of Cincinnati's Social Unit General Council debated praise and criticism after Mayor Galvin's remarks. A committee of L. F. Flinchbaugh Meyer Lesser and Mrs. L. C. Fillmore was proposed to draft responses and defend the unit's experiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Flinchbaugh
M. Lesser
Mrs
Fillmore
Cincinnati
Galvin
L. F. Flinchbaugh
Meyer Lesser
L. C. Fillmore
General Council
Sidney Raith
Randall Condon
Phillips
Condon
Reitd
Notkin’s Neckwear Dazzles Simmons Arrest Follows
Samuel Simmons of 609 Central avenue and a Rollman Sons Co. rep traced missing items to Isaac Notkin at 1527 Vine street. Notkin confessed to stealing from both stores and was charged with grand larceny after police escorted him to headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Simmons
Haberdashery
Central Avenue
William ST. Jackson
Jackson Detective Bureau
Isaac Notkin
Vine Street
Notkin
Simmons
Jackson
Rollman Sons Company
Rollman
Rollmans
Rollman’s
Rollman's
Weather Summary Across States With Rain and Cold
Ohio and Indiana face rain and colder air with rain or snow in the north and warmer conditions in the north later. West Virginia becomes cloudy and colder with rain possible Friday and into Saturday. The report lists station temperatures and highs across major cities including Kansas City New Orleans Omaha Denver Nashville San Francisco Winnipeg and Cincinnati with March 13 1919 readings and a comparison to prior years noting clouds wind and rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Indiana
West Virginia
Howton
Kansas City
New Orleans
Omaha
Cincinnati
Ther. Hurst
S.W
Prohibition to Reduce City Water Revenue
Comptroller William H. von Hoene reports 1917 water use by breweries distilleries and accessory manufacturers in Cincinnati totaling 80 560 90 while 850 saloons consume about 30 annually each. overall city revenue loss from prohibition estimated to exceed 100 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Works Department
Ohio
William IF. von Hoene
Sais
Cincinnati
van Hoene
Federated group proclaims one hundred percent Americanism
The Federated Improvement Associations of Hamilton County Ohio voted unanimously to oppose Bolshevism and any movement threatening government stability. They pledged to suppress such propaganda and to promote 100 percent Americanism in a resolution linked to civil and religious liberty. A second item supports widening Court Street from Vine to Main with boulevard lighting and a war memorial. A third panel investigates locating a Rapid Transit Terminal and a plan to move interurban lines into the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Improvement Associations
Hamilton County
Ohio
Senate of the
United States
Court Street
Vine
Main
Arthur Spiegel
A. E. Mittendorf
G. WL. Knorr
Charles Keller
FE. D. Woodward
W. J. Beiser
N. Lodwick
A. S. Bossong
Co. J. Breeman
William Miller
Trial of Dierkes Halts Over Jury Shortage
In United States Court, the trial of J Herman Dierkes for sedition paused after an hour and a half due to an insufficient impartial jury pool. Twenty four more veniremen will be summoned, with opening statements by James R. Clark and defense by Bowdle, as jurors are questioned on impartiality and political connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Herman Dierkes
United States
Dierkes
Bolin
James R. Clark
Germany
Wilson
Wall Street
Venifeman
Galvin
Judson Harmon
Common Pleas
American Officers Decorated by British War Office
Sixty six Army medical officers and men were decorated by Britain for bravery and distinguished service. Surgeon General Ireland was advised by the British War Office. Recipients of the Military Cross include James W. Aldridge of Covington Indiana William H. Caine of Willoughby Ohio Dr Neil A. Dayton of Burton Ohio and George S. Lambeth of Shelbyville Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ireland
British War Office
James W. Aldridge
Covington
Ind
William H. Caine
Willoughby
Neil A. Dayton
Burton
Georges
Lambeth
Shelbyville
Women Workers Seek Job Protections in War Time Posts
Washington March 13 The Labor Board heard arguments on whether Cleveland Ohio women conductors should be discharged to appease striking male workers. Dr Anna Howard Shaw Frank P Walsh and Miss Mary Van Kleeck urged reinstatement while James H Vahey challenged the Board authority noting wartime employment terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Board
Anna Howard Shaw
Associated Press
Washington
National War Labor Board
Cleveland
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Frank P. Walsh
Mary van Kleeck
Women-In-Industry Service
Labor Department
James H. Vahey
International Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees
Dr. Shaw
Walsh
Cincinnati Mayor Attacks Eight Hour Bill For Firemen
Mayor John Galvin of Cincinnati denounces the Luchsinger eight hour measure for police and firemen as Bolshevist and a crime to Cincinnati and other cities. Fireman Captain Fred Mormon counters that seeking better conditions is no crime. Luchsinger defends the bill and says Galvin would support it with funds. Galvin warns of closing engine houses if enacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Columbus
John Galvin
Cincinnati
Luchsinger
Il Am
Galvin
Fred Mormon
Cincinnati Fire Department
Reed
State Solons Clash Over Board Appointee Confirmation
In Columbus on March 15 the House passed the Miller bill requiring Senate confirmation of State Industrial Commission appointees by 67 votes to 44. The bill moves to the Governor, who is expected to veto. Hopple says Republicans may trigger a referendum. Beetham says the issue is already political. The Senate also sent a tax amendment to tax officials and defeated the Federman Eastern time bill. House bills include seed sale regulation, flag display on schools, and maintenance of restrooms at fairs. The Senate passed the Latham duck hunters shipping ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Beetham
Hopple
House
Senate
State Industrial Commission
Joint Taxation Committee
Federman
Ohio
DeMinth
Tuscarawas
Hooley
Champaign
Kay
Clark
Latham
Governor Cox urged suit over West Virginia gas law
Ohio Attorney General Price reports an investigation begun under a March 7 General Assembly resolution concerning a West Virginia law aimed at limiting Ohio gas supply. The governor was advised to pursue action in the U S Supreme Court to halt the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Cox
United States Supreme Court
West Virginia
Ohio
Price
Ohio General Assembly
Governor Cox Calls War Reconstruction Conference
Governor Cox announced a Wednesday meeting in his office to coordinate reconstruction work among soldiers. Representatives from the Red Cross Salvation Army National Catholic War Council Jewish Welfare Association and the Y M C A and Y W C A were invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Cox
The
Red Cross
Salvation Army
National Catholic War Council
Jewish Welfare Association
Young Men's and
Young Women’s Christian Associations
Medals for Ohioans Conferred at Brest
At Brest on March 12 Major Charles S. Farnsworth and Colonel Herbert J. Twelvetree received high Legion of Honor distinctions from Admiral Moreau. The Military Medal was awarded to non commissioned officers formerly of the Ohio National Guard Sergeants Bennett Arnot McKinley Hill Walton and Falkner for meritorious conduct along the Scheldt River between October 31 and November 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brest
Charles S. Farnsworth
Herbert J. Twelvetree
Legion of Honor
Admiral Moreau
Ohio “National Guard
Victor Bennett
Frank Arnot
William McKinley
Albert E. Hill
Stanley Walton
Thomas Falkner
Scheldt River
Steering Committee vote blocks four added seats
The final meeting of the Committee on Committees defeated a proposal to add four members to the Republican Steering Committee by a 155 to 36 vote. Longworth and Johnson protested the outcome, while Mann was named chairman of the Woman Suffrage Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House
Committee On Committees
Longworth
Ohio
Johnson
South Dakota
Anderson
Minnesota
Nolan
California
Stemp
Virginia
Reavis
Nebraska
West
Moore
Pennsylvania
Mann
Ilinois
Mondell
Wyoming
Illinois
Little
Kansas
Elliott
Indiana
Noland
Burrougus
New Hampshire
Nelson
Wisconsin
McCrate
New York
Merchant Marine Committee
Forced to Shed Medals and Belts in Theater
Major General John F. O’Ryan and staff attended a theater party in New York when he halted the show to stage a brief command drill. He ordered officers and enlisted men to assemble, then required those wearing Sam Browne belts to surrender them for questioning by his staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’ryan
Asssociated
New York
John F. O’ryan
Redman Wanamaker
Sam Browne
Marie Henry May Lead Anti League of Nations Group
Washington March 18 A plan for a national nonpartisan group to oppose the League of Nations and inform the public about peace conference events was endorsed by Senators Reed and Borah and Poindexter with George Pepper as directing supervisor. Marie Henry Watterson named president and headquarters likely in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Henry
League of Nations
Associated Press
Washington
Eyes
Mary
Reed
Missouri
Borah
Idaho
Poindexter
George Wharton Peppper
Phila
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier- Journal
Pepper
New York
Paris
U S Denies Censorship of French Opinion on League Plan
State Department officials say the United States Government did not practice or participate in censorship regarding France's criticism of the League of Nations plan. The statement responds to claims that censorship blocked French opposition from both Congress and American readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
League of Nations
America
State Department
United States
Dollar a Year Men Face Taxable Pay Ruling
During the war the government used nearly 1,000 men paid nominally $1 a year. The Internal Revenue Bureau ruled the dollar must be reported and is taxable if total income exceeds exemptions. Most had other earnings above $6,000, making the dollar subject to about twelve cents tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Government to seize harbor craft to end New York strike
Army navy and Shipping Board plan to commandeer private harbor boats to restore traffic. Union crews would operate under eight hour day on Railroad Administration wage scale. Conciliator James Hughes says negotiations progress toward settlement. Navy denies plans to tow private coal barges. coal supply solved by government charter of twelve boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Army
Navy
United States Shipping Board
Railroad Administration
New York Boat Owners’ Association
National War Labor Board
B. McLain Transportation Company
Thomas Delahunty
Marine Workers’ Affiliation
Army,Navy, and Shipping Board
James L. Hughes
Army, Navy and Shipping Board
Daniels
Usher
Third Naval District
Frank Hedley
Interborough Transit Company
Wilson Begins Final Leg of Paris Trip
President Wilson and his party left Brest for Paris at 11 o'clock tonight after a moonlit farewell. Mrs. Wilson received a bouquet from M. Leygues as crowds cheered the U S group. Immense American troops in Brest watched the departure amid brief ceremonial fanfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brest
Wilson
United States
Paris
George Washington
Jusserand
M. Leygués
Marine
Eli A. Helmick
William Ww. Harts
House
Officials predict near end to New York boatworkers strike
Officials from the Labor and Navy Departments say an early settlement is in sight as the New York Towboat Exchange guarantees coal delivery to the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company. WAR and NAVY actions aim to speed resolution by aligning harbor workers’ pay and conditions with Railroad Administration standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Labor and Navy
New York
Navy Department
New York Towboat Exchange
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
New York City
Exchange
Department of Labor
War and Navy
Army and Navy
Manhattan
Brooklyn
War Department
Railroad Administration
Wilson Plans Peace Conference Work Aboard Washington
On the U S S George Washington March 13 President Wilson spends hours mapping peace conference plans after his voyage from the United States to Brest. He receives a wireless dispatch on negotiations to follow Paris arrival and remains rested under the guidance of Rear Admiral Grayson. He has recovered from a cold and fatigue and is ready for the final leg to Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
United States
Brest
Wilson
Paris
Grayson
Washington
Allies Decide To Take All Germanys Planes
Paris reports the Supreme War Council agreeing to seize all German airplanes and bar new aircraft during peace talks. The plan splits commercial and military air navigation and assigns an aeronautic commission led by Deputy Aubigny to study Germany’s airline future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Paris
Supreme War Council
Aeronautic Commission
Deputy Aubigny
Greeks and Armenians Protest Turkish Rule in Thrace
Paris reports the peace conference Greek Affairs Commission heard Thrace representative Wimnavs and engineer Antoniades. They cite Greek dominance in Thrace agriculture and industry and urge end to Turkish rule. Patriarchs in Constantinople petition Venizelos, calling for cross border Greek Armenian autonomy and a broader Armenia with Black Sea access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Peace Conference Commission On
Thrace
M. Wimnavs
A. Antoniades
M. Antoniades
Constantinople
Venizelos
Artchins
Armenia
Black Sea
Mediterranean
Smyrna
Broussa
Lodia Sogha
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Mullen
Dr.Haines
ALL American
Federated Improvement Association
Resolu
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Weakes
Gov. Harmon
Bowdle
Galvin Brand
Union OF Cops
Bolshevism
Cox Callus
Tom
Long Worth
Densmore
Congress
Pereatt
Employment Service
Delphia
oelZtols Inn. Y. Harbor
Teutons
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