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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1925

Page

2

Man leaps from hotel sixth floor and survives fall

Martin Erickson a 35 year old Chicago man fell from the Metropole Hotel sixth floor at 5 pm landing on a network of wires fifteen feet above the sidewalk. He suffered a probable skull fracture and extensive injuries but was kept alive by the wires and rushed to General Hospital. His wife or son confusion emerged as she said they were married two years and later called him her son. A note reading It washes out all was found in his room.

Metropole Martin Erickson Sheffield Avenue Chicago Ill General Hospital Walnut Street Erickson Minnie Erickson Henry W. Morgenthaler Terrace Avenue Clifton Washington Cincinnati Martin

Nagel Again At Liberty Career Of Crime Shown By Records

Edward Nagel is at liberty after a brief police detention following arraignment on a known thief charge. He is indicted by the Hamilton County Grand Jury for second degree murder in the Ashur L. Pickens case and faces Newport charges of robbery. Police records list multiple aliases and prior prison terms.

Nagel Liberty Edward Nagel Yeatman Hamilton County Grand Jury Ashur L. Pickens Little Miami River Pickens Ohio River Bromley Pitkens Roettinger Newport

President Coolidge's hobby horse treated as serious work

Mrs. Frank Stearns, wife of the president's adviser, says the president treats his saddle hobby as seriously as his swivel chair work. She and her husband, frequent White House guests, sail for a trip to Italy, noting his exercise is pursued with the same dedication as his duties.

New York Frank Stearns Coolidge

Negroes Hold Up Foiled. One Shot, Other Captured

Two men attempted a hallway hold up at 658 West Fifth Street against Lawrence Heidkamp 40 of 227 East Twelfth Street. One assailant Kelly Beasley 19 of 604 Stone Street was fatally wounded and Harrison Dallas Fields 25 of 513 Smith Street held on suspicion after patrolman ambush.

Lawrence Heidkamp East Twelfth Street West Fifth Street Lutz and Traub Kelly Beasley Stone Street General Hospital Dallas Fields Smith Street

Dewey to be moved to crypt near Wilson at cathedral

The body of Admiral George Dewey will be moved from Arlington Cemetery to the crypt in Bethlehem chapel at the Washington Protestant Episcopal Cathedral on Mt St Albans. The removal is at the request of Mrs. Dewey and George S. Dewey, the Admiral's son.

New York World News Service Washington George Dewey Manila Bay Arlington Cemetery Bethlehem Chapel Washington Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Mt. St. Albans Woodrow Wilson Dewey

Birth Announcements From Local Residents

A list of births noting parents names and home addresses. Families include Addis Amos and Bessie with a girl, Borchers Herman and Margaret with a girl, Braun Henry and Elizabeth with a boy, Haberthier John and Edna with a boy, Dumford Russell and Gladys with a girl, Glaab Edwin and Loretta, Hartman Jacob and Lillian with a boy, Holfzman Harry and Caroline with a girl, Janson Joseph and Edna with a girl, Mattox Orison and Camolena with a boy, Pusey Ernest and Zelka with a girl, Schmidt William and Harriet with a boy, Schummer Joseph and Elizabeth with a boy, Wahl William and Julia with a boy, Wainscott Walter and Bertie with a girl, Zwerin Morris and Marie with a girl.

Addis Amos Bessie Clifton Avenue Borchers Herman and Margaret Poplar Street Braun Henry and Elizabeth Jefferson Avenue Haberthier John and Edna Spring Grove Avenue Dumford Russell and Gladys Plainville GLAAB_Edwin and Loretta Gilbert Avenue Hartman Jacob and Lillian Harvey Avenue Holfzman Harry and Caroline Linn Street Janson Joseph Vine Street Mattox Walter and Bertie State Avenue Zwerin Morris and Marie West Court Street

Local Names and Addresses in City Licenses Notice

A fragmented list presents names and multiple street addresses for licenses and residences. Includes Edwin W Wesselmann Grace E Duckwall John W sore coe Annié Jeter Fred Reon Gladys Worstell Charls T McCoy Rose L Carter and various addresses such as 10387 Catter st 1307 Cutter st 859 Howell nv 2909 Gilbert nv 816 West Eighth st 1219 West Seventh st 554 Prospect pi 8861 Burnet av Sweet Wine 4358 Eastern av Dayto 508 West Sixth at.

Nam Ohne Edwin W. Wesselmann Grace E. Duckwall John W. Sore Coe Annié Jeter Fred Reon A Gladys Worstell Charls T. McCoy Rose L. Carter Catter St Cutter St Howell Nv Gilbert Nv West Eighth St West Seventh St Prospect Pi

Steamship Schedules and Arrivals for March 27

Incoming steamers list ships and origins with dates from March 18 to March 28. Outgoing steamers include destinations Patras Southampton Kingston Curacao and Port Limon with scheduled times. Arrivals show vessels Huron Vestris Uraguaya Fort St George Sixaola Tuscania and President Hayes with their recent origins.

Mauretania Southampton President Harding Bremen Ecuador San Pedro Giuseppi Verdi Naples Cambrai Cristobal Byron Patras Olympic Commodore Rollins Kingston Commewyne Curacao San Bruno Port Limon Huron Turk's Island Vestris Rio de Janeiro Uraguaya Bermuda Fort St. George Sixaola Tuscania St. Thomas President Hayes Marseilles

Leg of chorus girl worth 330 dollars in Brighton jury verdict

In Brighton a jury awarded Miss Dorothy Youldon 330 dollars for a dog bite scar on her bare leg while performing in a chorus. The judge arranged a private limb inspection during luncheon recess as part of the case proceedings.

John L. Balderston New York World News Service London Brighton Dorothy Youldon Malcolm Scott Percy Scott Miss Youldon N. Y

Mob Threatens Lynching of Bevans Brothers in Snow Hill

A mob of over 100 in Berlin Md halted a vehicle carrying Bevans brothers their father and a black driver en route to Snow Hill after arson charges. Sheriff Purnell fired warning shots and fought to protect the prisoners who were later jailed with a police deadline outside. The Bevans brothers had escaped earlier after shooting and beating two officers near Wilmington Del.

Associated Press Snow Hill Berlin Bevans Brothers Wilmington Del Purnell Baltimore

Italian Senator Seeks Debt Cut in Senate Talk

Vittorio Rolan di Ricci former Italian ambassador to the United States and senator told the Senate that the United States should reduce its claim on Italy from 1.631 billion to 697 million. He said a financial settlement awaits inter-allied debt resolution and that creditors will accept payment in paper money only if aligned with gold standards. He cited Senator Mayer’s budget report urging payment of foreign debts and warned currency stabilization hinges on an agreed repayment plan.

Associated Press Rome Vittorio Rolandi-Ricci United States Senate Italy Mayer

Forty Believed Killed In Lorraine Mine Lift Disaster

In Metz France on March 26 a Merlebach mine lift cable broke sending a descent 300 feet to the shaft bottom. About forty miners are believed killed with crews rushing to the scene.

Lorraine Metz Merlebach

Six Men Arrested in Norwood Saloons Raids

Federal agents under Sylvester Davis raided two Norwood saloons, arresting six men for possessing and selling liquor and maintaining a common nuisance. William Hilvert and Thomas Mitchell were taken at Montgomery and Cleneay avenues. Four others: William Speak, Jacob Blink, Victor Zaho diakian, and Elmer Erdman, at 4735 Main avenue. Two more, Homer Anderson and Garland Hutchinson, were seized at 819 Vine street.

Sylvester Davis Norwood William Hilvert Lexington Avenue Thomas Mitchell Trimble Avenue Evanston Montgomery and Cleneay Avenues William Speak Norwood Avenue Jacob Blink Main Norwood Avenues Victor Zahodiakian Main Avenue Elmer Erdman Vine Street Homer Anderson Miami Hotel Garland Hutchinson

Wife Slayer Still Alive After Tragedy News Update

Pearl Smith 30 a typewriter repairman of 130 West Sixth street killed his wife Minnie Smith 30 in his room on Wednesday night and then cut his own throat. He was alive early this morning doctors said he might die at any moment. His parents Mr and Mrs David C Smith north of Washington Court House Ohio were notified by neighbors who read newspaper accounts. The couple wed in 1914 and Minnie had been married before but kept her maiden name.

Pearl Smith West Sixth Street Minnie Smith David C. Smith Washington Court House Smith

Robbers Hold Up Brooklyn Prudential Office

Four robbers with pistols held up the manager and four girl employees at a Brooklyn Prudential Life Insurance branch and escaped with $8,200. Police launched a search but no arrests were announced.

Associated Press New York Brooklyn Prudential Life Insurance Company

Newman Erb Secretly Remarries Before Death at 75

New York financier and railroad man Newman Erb died at Roosevelt Hospital after an operation. He had remarried last May, leaving his daughters unaware of the second marriage. Mrs. Erb, nee Martha Trodden, lived at 140 West Fifty eighth Street with her sister Miss Catherine Trodden. Burial is planned at Salem Fields Cemetery in Brooklyn.

New York World News Service New York Jesse Mayer M. Trodden West Fifty Eighth Street Erb Salem Fields Cemetery Brooklyn

Three Women Indicted for Shoplifting After Car Chase

On March 26 in New York three women named Mrs Lillian Martin Mrs May Brown and Mrs Ruth Johnstone were indicted for grand larceny after police chased their sedan on a West End avenue firing twelve shots at its tires. Police found fur scarves and gowns in pursuit and the suspects posted 2500 bail each.

West End Lillian Martin May Brown Ruth Johnstone Broadway

Laxative BromO Quinine Tablets Advertised as Cold Cure

An ad claims headaches from slight colds relieved by BromO Quinine tablets. It promotes the product as a safe and proven remedy with the box signed by E. W. Grove and a 30 cent price.

E. W. Grove

Funeral notices for Allen Andrews Morton Fehl and lodge arrivals

Scottish Rite brethren attend the funeral of Allen Andrews at his Hamilton Ohio residence Friday March 27 at 2 pm. Yeatman Lodge F and A M members to meet at Yeatman Temple Friday March 27 at 1 pm to attend Morton Fehl’s funeral with services at 2 pm. Special Gibulum Lodge of Perfection meet this Friday at 7 pm for work in degrees 9 and 18.

A.A Brethren of the Rite Allen Andrews Hamilton Willard .D. Haines F. WM. Harte Gibulum Yeatman A. M Yeatman Temple Morton Fehl Arthur T. Drake W. M

Multiple Cincinnati Area Obituaries March 26 1925

Notices list many local deaths with dates March 25 to March 29 1925. Names include Amos Thomas Bartholomaei Brown Gillespie Granstaff Howe Lawson Simmonds Schneider Swanner Smith Thomas Mamie Thomas Ulrich Horner Ulrich Walker Yeager and others with funeral or service details in Norwood Clifton Newport and Cincinnati venues.

Cremation Services Ad Promotes Modern Sanitation

An ad for Cremation Sanitary Aesthetic Modern Cin and Cremation Ca offers a free booklet and brochure from Union Central Building M.4095. The promotion highlights a modern approach to cremation and invites inquiries.

Union Central Bidg

Busse and Borgmann Co Funeral Directors Ad

The Busse and Borgmann Co Funeral Directors lists three chapels at 1517 Freeman Avenue offering non sectarian services with no charges attached.

Busse & Borgmann Co Freeman Avenue

Weather Summary for Ohio to Tennessee and Midwest Temps

Weather across Ohio fair and colder with a colder trend into Saturday. West Virginia sees showers and cooler conditions, Kentucky mixed fair and showers, Tennessee fair in the west with showers in the east. Indiana fair and cooler, with a Thursday depiction of eight day temperatures. A table lists current highs and lows and precipitation across cities including Chicago Boston Kan City Atl City Omaha Birmingham Denver New Orleans Phoenix Galveston Spokane Pittsburgh San Francisco Louisville Nashville Winnipeg The Pas The Pas area and others, with March 26, 1925 readings ending 7 p.m. meridian time and a year-to-year comparison.

Ohio West Virginia Kentucky Tennessee Indiana Eastport Chicago Boston Kan. City Atl City Omahe Birmg Denver N. Orleans Phoenix Galveston Spokane Pittsburgh S. Francisco Louisville San Diego Nashville Winnipeg S. S. Marie the Pas Ham S&s O.wite Nor Saad

Newport Events Move From City Hall to Club and Church

Newport officials and civic groups announce meetings and programs this week. Mayor R J Livingston will meet Cincinnati Automobile Club directors at the Grand Hotel to discuss Newport Automobile Club status. Edward H Hoff speaks on The Trust Fund at the Institute of American Government in Hamilton County. Charles O Rose addresses city franchises at a Woman's City Club luncheon. The Girls Friendly Society presents The Cup of Fellowship at Christ Church on Sunday March 29. A Belfast minister attends a Boston centennial celebration dinner tonight. The last Friday fee service of Reading ad Temple is today. St Xavier College prepares performances of The Passion at Emery Auditorium April 5 6 7 with seat reservations available Monday.

R. J. Livingston Newport Cincinnati Automobile Club Grand Hotel Newport Automobile Club Edward H. Hoff Citizens’ National Bank Trust Institute of American Government Hamilton County Linton Charles O. Rose Woman's City Club Gwynne Building Girls’ Friendly Society Madeline Hicks Christ Church St. Paul’s Cathedral Herbert J. Rossington First Presbyterian (Unitarian Belfast Ireland America American Unitarian Association Boston First Unitarian Congregational Church Reading Road Linton Street Reading Ad Temple Fred C. Schweinfurth Jacob Kaplan St. Xavier College Emery Auditorium Willis Music Store St. Gen Memorial Hall

First Chest Tour To Be Held Tuesday In City

The first of five inspection tours of social service institutions funded by the Community Chest will occur Tuesday at 1 PM. Attendees will visit the Council of Social Agencies Building and sites including Cincinnati Orphan Asylum and Home for Aged Colored Women along with several other agencies.

Community Chest E. N. Clopper East Ninth Street Council of Social Agencies Cincinnati Orphan Asylum Kappi Sigma Pi Home For Boys Kenton Street Welfare Center Orthodox Jewish Home For New Orphan Asylum For Colored Katherine Booth Disabled Veterans of the World War Shelter Home Home For Incurables C. M. Bookman Chest Council of Jewish Women Wise Center Jacob Frank Dixie Highway Remembrance Association

Ohio River at Cincinnati Falls. river level 27.2 feet

River stage at Cincinnati at 6 PM reported 27.2 feet and falling. Vessels arriving include the John W. Hubbard from Louisville and the Tom Greene bound for Charleston West Virginia. Also noted are engine work on the Chris Greene and coal barge activity at Addyson Ohio amid a six month Miami Florida stay for Major Press Ellison.

Ohio River Cincinnati John W. Hubbard Louisville Tom Greene Charleston W. Va Kentucky Greenwood Pomeroy General Wood Pittsburgh J. H. Donald, Jr Donald Transportation Company Ripley, C Philadelphia and Cleveland Coal Company Addyson Kanawha River Ellison Manchester Green Line Miami Fla Chris Greene Greene Line Packet Company T. AR Parkersburg Pt. Pleasant, Oy Portsmouth Ohio The Ind Dam No Evansville Shawneetown, Lil Coss Memphis Tenn Helena Ark New Orleans Vicksburg Miss Franklin, Pa Leck Ne Zanesville, Wick Cie Tvanhoe Radford Narrows Nawha Falls Williamson Precio Es Edinivenieies Dayton Peattyville Frankfort Terre Haute Nashville Knoxville Chattanooga Lorence Bea Johnsonville Daven Foe Keoku Omaha Nebr Kansas St. Louis, Moe Wheeling

Simmonds Dies at 64. Farm Leader and Stock Breeder

R. E. Simmonds Sr of Miami Ohio, VP of Farmers State Bank, dies of septic poisoning at Christ Hospital at 64. A former Ohio Farmers Institute director and Miami Building and Loan president, he championed corn production, horse and cattle breeding, and a game bird reserve on his 500 acre Big Miami Valley farm. He leaves widow Amelia and three sons. Burial in Miami church cemetery after funeral Tuesday.

R. E. Simmonds, Sr Miami Farmers State Bank of Ohio Hamilton County Fair Association Christ Hospital Simmonds Corn Growers Corn Growers’ Association Miami Building and Loan Association Ohio Farmers’ Institute Big Miami Valley Ohio State Association Columbia Lodge A. M Miami (O E. S. Simmonds Cheviot James P. Simmonds St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church Dayton R. E. Simmonds, Jr This City

Mrs Sarah E Lawson Dies of Pneumonia at 66

Mrs Sarah E Lawson 66 wife of William Lawson City Drain Inspector of 3743 Isabella Hyde Park died of pneumonia at home after two weeks illness. Survived by husband four daughters Mrs Harry Hammond Detroit Mich Mrs Louis Cooth Lima O Mrs Herman Thielen Cincinnati and Miss Anne Lawson Cincinnati. Funeral Monday 2 PM at home burial Spring Grove Cemetery.

Sarah E. Lawson William Lawson Isabella Avenue Hyde Park Lawson Harry Hammond Detroit Mich Louis Cooth Lima Herman Thielen Anne Lawson Cincinnati Spring Grove Cemetery

Mrs. Emily Howe Dies After Brief Illness at Clifton Home

Mrs. Emily M. Howe aged 67 widow of John R. Howe and daughter of the late Carl Benndorf died at her home in the Rutland Apartments Middletown Avenue Clifton after a several week illness. Nieces Misses Lille and Jean Howe of Carrollton Ky were at her bedside. A member of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church she lived in Covington Ky previously. Spring Grove chapel service is at 3:30 tomorrow with burial at Spring Grove Cemetery.

Emily M. Howe John R. Howe Carl Benndorf Rutland Apartments Middletown Avenue Clifton Lille Jean Howe Carrollton Howe Covington Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church Spring Grove Chapel Spring Grove Cemetery

Mrs Lou Evans Granstaff Dies At 60 At Lane Seminary

Mrs Lou Evans Granstaff wife of Rev Frank Granstaff professor at Lane Seminary died at her home on Lane Seminary grounds after a year long illness. Born in New Concord Ohio she married Prof Granstaff there. They had no children and funeral plans were not announced.

Lou Evans Granstaff Frank Granstaff Lane Seminary

Thomas H. Amos Dies in Norwood at 67

Thomas H. Amos 67 of 4207 Smith Road Norwood died last night at General Hospital after a three month illness. He worked as an elevator operator for Feldman Coal Co and belonged to Trinity Commandery No 144 Knights Templar and Kirkup Lodge I O O F. His widow Lillie Amos survives. Funeral at Norwood Presbyterian Church Saturday at 2 30. Burial in Spring Grove Cemetery.

Thomas H. Amos Smith Road Norwood Feldman Coal Company General Hospital Amos Trinity Commandery No Knights Templars Kirkup Lodge Lillie Amos Norwood Presbyterian Church Floral Washington Avenues Spring Grove Cemetery

Joseph E Schooley Dies at Lawrenceburg Indiana

Joseph E Schooley aged 63 died suddenly at his home 28 Oakey avenue Lawrenceburg Indiana. He was a Mason and a traveling salesman for American Agricultural Chemical Co of Cincinnati for sixteen years. Survived by widow Mary Churchill Schooley daughter Lelia and brothers Dr W A Schooley Waldron and E S Schooley Aurora. Funeral services Friday at 2 30 at the home.

Commercial Tribune Lawrenceburg Ind Joseph E. Schooley Oakey Avenue Waldron, Ind E. 8. Schooley Aurora

Mrs Katherine Brown Dies of Pneumonia at 50

Mrs Katherine Brown aged 50 wife of C W Brown jeweler and optometrist of 4614 Station Avenue Norwood died at her home last night from pneumonia. A lifelong Norwood resident she was a member of the First M E Church. Survived by husband and two sons Charles and Irvin. Funeral arrangements not yet made.

Katherine Brown C. W. Brown Station Avenue Norwood

League Endorses Levy At Fairview Civic Meeting

The Fairview Civic League endorsed an extra tax levy during its regular monthly meeting at Fairview Hall on McMillan Street and Fairview Avenue in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Fairview Civic League League Fairview Hall McMillan Street Fairview Avenue

Chorus Lady at Orpheum Sky Theater With Margaret Livingston

Margaret Livingston stars in The Chorus Lady at the Orpheum Sky Theater presenting a film program including Kinogram and a Century Comedy for a mixed night of entertainment and smoking allowed seating in the auditorium.

Orpheum Sky Theater Margaret Livingston

Cin'ti League Hosts Photoplay Supreme A Vision of the West

The Cin'ti League Women Voters present the Photoplay Supreme A Vision of the West at Emery Auditorium on Saturday at 2 15 PM Admission ranges from 25 cents to 1 00 covering seating in the Fourth Street venue Sears Stewart Kidd listed as contact for the event.net

Cin’ti League Women Voters Emery Auditorium Sears Steawart Kidd Fourth Street

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