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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1925
Page
4
The Commercial Tribune reflects on the tornado disasters in Illinois and Indiana, noting the shock of loss and the destitution that follows. It urges Cincinnati to respond promptly to aid survivors and cites the broader pattern of calamity as a test of human solidarity and service.
The Ohio House removes the licensing clause from the automobile registration code weakening public safety. The Commercial Tribune notes the need for licensing and urges Senate action to restore the clause. The piece argues driver qualification should include mental moral and physical fitness for responsible operation of high power cars.
The Citizens' Finance Committee of the 147th Infantry and Cincinnati cavalry troops appeals for subscriptions to fund the local National Guard. Citizens pledge prompt responses as federal aid remains inadequate for equipment and current expenses. The drive is a home affair led by prominent local organizations to ensure an efficient, ready guard unit.
The indictment of W. D. Shepherd for conspiracy to murder his foster son William McClintock reveals a plot to feed disease germs for an early inheritance. The article warns that wealth brings unique responsibilities and cautions youths against close but unguarded financial ties, noting tax honesty as well.
A poem by James J. Montague contrasts a cat's calm exterior with its alert, predatory nature toward a robin, ending with the blunt line Youre just a cat. The piece is followed by a short antiquated prose item about General Dawes and a quip on time wasting, a conference, and minting cartwheel dollars for the East, reflecting light verse and satirical notes.
Former AMA president explains body odor from skin secretions affecting many. Overviews climatic and racial observations, recommends tepid baths with soap including sulphur soap, caution against harsh friction, and notes powders and zinc preparations to curb perspiration.
The writer visits the Latin Quarter with Sinclair Lewis and Arthur Moss, noting the area’s enduring harmony amid its past grandeur. They observe Rotonde and Du Dome scenes, diverse visitors from artists to tourists, and Parisian nightlife with figures like Harry Pilcer and Jed Kiley, reflecting on tradition and modernity.
A Cincinnati feature recalls a Y M C A spelling bee at Pike's Opera House with names like Dick Smith Murat Halstead Ben Eggleston and judges Yaple Cox and Noyes. It notes Charles Granger 16 and Lewis Martin attempting to buy a railroad ticket, revenue stamp questions, and suspicions of party contributions. Fifth Ward Republicans nominate G W Rottger for Council A D Kemper for School Visitor John Nicholson for Constable Tom Monogue for Assessor. John Woods complains of citizenship duties after a robbery and jury duty the next day.
Twenty years ago in Cincinnati the Seventh District sergeant William White recovered at home after injuries while lieutenant Conrad explained the incident to Chief Millikin. Lawrence Redding swallowed a button during arrest and was treated at City Hospital. Rebecca McFarland Smith’s death was reported in Elberon Avenue. Rev. John Robertson preached at Y M C A revival warning that loaferhood leads to no salvation. Dr Jermain Porter went to Ovid, New York, for his mother’s illness. Weather records show rain and temperatures around 68 to 69 degrees.
Tomorrow's paper will print answers to ten trivia questions covering geography history language and literature. Topics include Pribyloff Islands sea, The Iron Duke, first US War Secretary, Great Dismal Swamp state, Vicar of Wakefield author, Gilbert and Sullivan librettists, meaning of Rio Grande, Civil War Army Commander in Chief, Florida capital, and Tam o Shanter poet.
Spring arrives as nature wakes across hills and woods. Birds sing from south winds, plant life stirs in leaf litter, and rockfalls echo through the night. Attis is evoked as earth warms, buds and roots push toward the sun.
Louis Ballinger of 615 Richmond Street was placed on one month’s probation by Judge Yeatman after his wife Carrie Ballinger testified in court that he had given no support for three months. Mrs Ballinger appeared with their two children to recount the neglect and abuse allegations.
In Columbus detective Pfieffer returns 12 year old Paul Pennell to his mother after a prolonged kidnaping case involving vaudeville actor Anton Carl alias Harry McClean. Carl abducted Paul in late 1923 and again in 1925. authorities planned arraignment on a child stealing charge.
The Fenwick Club marked its tenth anniversary with a dinner and minstrel show on Commercial Square. Walter Schmidt and John Hunter spoke on growth. A portrait of Archbishop Henry Moeller was unveiled. The club expanded from 35 to over 250 resident men and 100 boys, with plans for a new East Fifth Street annex to house 300 more. The complex now valued near two million dollars includes a 1923 gym and a summer villa at Glenmary Delhi. Clergy in attendance included Rev Henry Busse Monsignor Louis Nau and several others.
Judge Alexander in Traffic Court urged motorists to alight from the curb side when stopping, dismissing A N Henderson on reckless driving charges. Victor Fletcher needed eighteen stitches after being struck on Sassafras street and Colerain avenue while alighting from a taxi on the street side.
James Albert Green was elected President of the Ohio Botanic Garden Society at its annual meeting in the Assembly Hall of the Procter and Collier Company. Officers include Kearns Sutherland Rogan Lawson Waters Braam Cornwell and a slate of ten directors. C R Runyan spoke on Evergreens Their Varieties and Care to promote planting ever greens in gardens and lawns.
Walter A. Knight warns the Community Chest, already short by year end, that reserves drop to about $2,000 and a campaign failure could force budget cuts. Russell Hopkins proposes selling four cigars for charity, with members contributing $41.25 toward relief for tornado victims.
Chaplain Robert S. Stubbs, one of the nation’s oldest ministers, died in Tacoma at 101 years old, three months shy of 102. A Union Navy chaplain in the Civil War, he served as a Congregationalist clergyman.
Former Texas Senator Charles A. Culberson died in Washington after suffering influenza since the prior Sunday. Born October 10, 1855 in Alabama, he moved to Texas as a child and rose from County Attorney of Marion to Governor and then to the U S Senate, serving multiple terms and aiding war measures and the espionage act of 1917.
Norwood Health Commissioner Dr. Harry Wittenberg urged dog owners to muzzle or tie up their pets and ensure an immunity rabies treatment. He warned of a rabies epidemic with two dogs under quarantine and stressed concerted action to end it.
At a meeting of the Norwood Real Estate Board held last night at the board headquarters on Main Avenue members went on record in favor of licensing all Ohio real estate brokers. The association sent a telegram to Norwood State Senator Joseph R. Gardner urging support for the bill.
The captains of the Norwood team in the Community Chest campaign will hold a special meeting at the headquarters on Washington avenue Norwood tonight at 9:45 o'clock.
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