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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1921
Page
1
The reform measure aims for average duties between 18 and 20 percent, below the Payne-Aldrich level, with Fordney saying actual figures will show slight below. Republicans critique lumber rates, Garner warns the bill could raise taxes and revenue expectations to about 700 million dollars annually.
A public vote signals anxiety in Congress over disarmament and economy. David Lawrence notes the big turnout reflects demand for efficiency and fiscal restraint.
A fragmented listing shows an advertisement index page with numerous vendor names and services from a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper. Several brands and local businesses appear including Crown Brewing, Globe-Wernicke Company, Liberty National Bank, Milk Exchange, Southern Railway, and United States Shipping Board. The cluttered page reads like an index to ads rather than a single story.
A heavy rainstorm in New Jersey threatens to affect the Dempsey Carpentier bout weather. If rain disrupts Saturday events a Monday July 4 postponement is possible with a canopy to keep the ring dry. Ring size disputes noted but local rules allow 18 to 20 foot rings and a new 22 foot platform is prepared.
Detroit report details the Disabled American Veterans of Foreign Wars choosing San Francisco as the 1922 meeting site and Cincinnati as permanent headquarters Judge Robert B Marx of Cincinnati was re-elected National President National officers included Ralph A Horr Myles Sweeney Milton J Culp Edward H Hugg and John McFarland Michael Aaronsohn was re-elected National Chaplain The group condemned Socialist Party remarks and pledged to defend the flag and the republic as they prepared for Congress in Washington
Senate conferees on the naval appropriation bill recommended accepting the measure as agreed by the House.
Dr. Wilbur F. Crafts of the International Reform Bureau said he would appear before the Hudson County Grand Jury in Jersey City to press allegations that principals in the Dempsey Carpentier fight conspired to violate the law. He also announced plans to seek charges of malfeasance against the State Athletic Commission in issuing the permit.
Emma Wagner, a housemaid in Cleveland, says she saw green peaches prepared for Daniel F. Kaber and recalls being reprimanded by Eva Catherine Raber for comments on the invalid's food. Raber is on trial for plotting her husband's murder as jurors sit in for a five day recess amid venue challenges.
Despondent over ill health Miss Amelia Lauther a 40 year old resident of 1531 Elm Street hanged herself yesterday while her mother was away at a grocery store. The mother Emma Lauther forced the locked door after a half hour and found the body dangling from a sheet fastened to a transom. Dr Lena Ratterman pronounced death minutes earlier and Coroner D C Handley planned an inquest.
Idaho Senator pledges continued pressure on the administration. He plans informal inquiries to Powers, but expects the questions to fall short of satisfying his demands for concrete action.
William Howard Taft, former President, is appointed Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court and quickly confirmed by the Senate. Cincinnati hails the selection with pride as local officials and citizens laud his long record and fit for the high court.
In Youngstown Ohio police guard a bunkhouse housing nonunion building trades workers amid a building trades strike. Reports say about fifty union sympathizers loiter near the bunkhouse and threaten strike breakers while telephone lines and wires in the area are mentioned.
High school basketball notes flag a tight game as Fleck hits key shot in final moments to secure a 4 point win. Performers and opposing squad unnamed in fragments.
Washington June 30 William Howard Taft becomes the first American to lead both the executive and judicial branches. He longed to be Chief Justice and reportedly preferred the judiciary, even while serving as President and considering a cabinet vacancy.
Montreal June 30 William H Taft declares it has been his life long ambition to be Chief Justice but he trembles at meeting the role worthily He notes President Harding has nominated him and the Senate confirmed The Grand Trunk arbitration delays complicate plans as Taft awaits the oath and delivery of thanks in Washington
Cincinnati celebrates William Howard Taft as he rises to Chief Justice. Born there on September 15 1857 he studied at Woodward High School Yale and married Helen Herron. Taft's early work included reporting for the Cincinnati Times and the Commercial Gazette before he moved into law and public service.
The city faced an unusually scorching June with a 93 degree peak and ten days at or above 90. The month averaged 77 degrees, surpassed only once or twice in fifty years. Rainfall totaled 2.35 inches, below normal, yet well distributed to aid farmers. July is forecast to stay hot with an average around 77.2 degrees.
Joseph Vacula a 35 year old marine fireman from Adrian Michigan drowned in a harbor front slip while swimming beside his docked vessel. He was believed to have cramps and was recovered by grappling hooks. He leaves a widow and one child in Adrian.
Former President William Howard Taft was nominated by President Harding for Chief Justice and confirmed by the Senate. Opposition from Borah Johnson and La Follette did not block the final 60 to 4 vote. Taft to succeed Edward White as reconvening October 1 approaches.
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