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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1925
Page
4
The National Interracial Conference gathers in Cincinnati for a national effort to improve white and black relations. The article notes proven benefits from structured dialogue and joint studies, urging nationwide action and mutual understanding to conserve cordial interracial relations.
A civic editorial argues for police pay raises based on fair dealing and service value. It links compensation to living costs, employer duty, and the public interest, while urging funding if available and emphasizing honesty by the city over police conduct.
The piece examines Allied efforts to bring Germany into a safety pact and League of Nations diplomacy. It notes Britain as the main underwriter seeking frank ties with former foes while balancing guarantees against war and regional stability in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
The piece notes that the McCormick heir donning work clothes in the International Harvester shops signals responsibility and industry readiness. It contrasts this with more novel, unlikely events and argues progress comes from steady advancement rather than sensational change. It also comments on puzzles and Mussolini rumors as speculative distractions.
A brief author note credits James J. Montague as writer of More Truth Than Poetry. The piece appears under the Bell Syndicate copyright 1925, indicating distribution through The Bell Syndicate Inc.
A humorous verse describes Dolly a plain girl transformed by a beauty doctor into a sought after stage presence. She gains fame in night clubs and film circles while critics debate her look and prospects. Also included are satirical quips on politics and archaeology.
In Paris a sharp eyed observer meets a cast of characters from a former con man and shill to night club entrepreneurs and monogramed fruit. He recalls past hustles and the local quirks of mourning agencies and late night dives while noting child street vendors and lenient laws.
Recap from The Cincinnati Commercial notes Gustav Tafel named as Water Works Trustee candidate after Jacob Elsas declined. Cincinnati College trustees listed, a big spelling bee at Central Christian Church crowned Bettie Wilson, legal case on usury ruled for plaintiff, Roane Iron Works contracted for rails, Mayor candidate John Robinson unwell ahead of election. Weather: Rain to clear, 42 to 50.
Twenty years ago in Cincinnati reports warn of a Rhodes Scholar hopeful Albert K Whallon son of the Herald and Presbyter editor. Frank Workman notes his brother Bert vanished from Rossmoyne after vowing to see the world. Saloonkeepers test a gum vending machine workaround to slot machine bans. Night watchman Christian Prendergast seeks Leo Weber arrest after a violent clash at the St Nicholas Hotel. Robert Jeremiah recalls a Polk reception as weather shifts from cloudy to clear with temperatures in the mid sixties.
Former President of the American Medical Association urges readers to transform defeat into success through self confidence and a disciplined will. He advises analyzing failures, learning from them, and maintaining a clear goal expressed to the unconscious mind to attract effort and outcomes.
A 1925 Press Publishing Co. quiz lists 10 questions with yesterday’s answers. Topics include geography history science and notable facts such as Barbary States, the Statue of Liberty designer, the Eternal City, and the regulation baseball.
In a World News Service report from 1925, J Otis Swift notes the American redstart's wide migratory route from Georgia to Texas and Cuba via the Gulf, and from New Jersey to Canada. The male shows white orange and black, the female yellow gray and white. The bird arrives at houses briefly, favors deep forests, and winters in Mexico and Northern South America.
Cave City Kentucky March 26 Work on recovering Floyd Collins body from Sand Cave to start about April 1. W H Hunt mining engineer Central City who took the contract said he will inspect the cave site to decide the recovery plan and has received an initial payment.
Boston high school students may qualify for a new scholarship in memory of Richard Warren Proctor. The $350 award, named by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology alumni of Cincinnati, will be offered after the current term. A Rhodes-like selection will choose the recipient, with aims to fund four scholarships across four classes in time.
Paul Buttenwieser defeated former holder George W. Williams to win the title at the Town and Country Garden Club event in Cincinnati. A large crowd attended as entertainment and prize were awarded a silver loving cup to the champion.
Eugenia V. Higgins testified in Spokane Superior Court that her husband C. C. Higgins milked a goat at the breakfast table directly into his coffee. She said he insisted on keeping a goat in the house. The divorce trial was continued.
H W Knox of 3924 Floral avenue Norwood was cut on head and body when his car was struck by Richard Stillmaker 18 of 2515 Williams avenue Norwood at Floral and Madison. Stillmaker fled the scene and was cited to appear before Mayor Nolte this morning.
Chesapeake & Ohio stockholders await Monday vote as Chancery Court weighs the proposed merger with Nickel Plate and other lines. Minority leaders say delays and legal questions could shift control and future earnings under the stalled lease and consolidation plan.
Mildred Grice a 3 year old of Riverside near Dayton was shot and killed by 5 year old Billy Bower who took his father's revolver and fired as the girl stood with hands raised pretending to be an actor. The mother saw the shot and Mildred died from a bullet to the right lung.
The Red Cross here received 577 dollars for tornado victim relief in neighboring states. Clothing and food are not needed. James L. Fraser oversees the relief work, and Miss Georgia Anderson notes the contribution. Local cash donations are accepted daily at the Grand Opera House Building until needs are met.
Herbert Lyman of East Hampton claims nineteen years of unpaid labor from Mrs Phoebe Simona and seeks $9,000 from Harlan G Hills administrator. He allegedly stayed on after Simona's death citing directives from her spirit. An eviction suit last month ended with a hung jury.
Evanston based Team E led by J H Sower prepares for the annual drive to raise Evanston's quota of 12000 dollars. Twenty five captains and 140 solicitors have signed on with executive leaders listed including James H Sower Louis F Britten G P Doll Jr and C E Ginn among others.
William H. Bentz aged 35 of 5333 Tanner Avenue Pleasant Ridge a lineman for Union Gas and Electric Company fell forty feet from a tele graph pole in front of the gas company sub station on Harris Avenue near Main Avenue Norwood yesterday afternoon He died last night at General Hospital physicians said he was injured internally and the skull was fractured.
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