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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1925
Page
2
A Panama Canal high tension line outage was traced to a three toed sloth climbing the tower. The animal was burned but alive, feet and stomach hurt, hair singed, still with three toes. Linemen report jungle wildlife often probes the transmission routes along the Gatun Dam spillway line.
At Geneva May 4 the American delegation appeared gun shy as forty three nations opened the traffic in armis conference. Count de Wiart credited the league for initiating supervision of war material while noting US ratification is essential for success. The talks adjourned for views and Gibson joined the Procedure Committee amid optimism and sharp divergences.
Senator Willis declares support for amending Senate rules to end the filibuster and speed business. He aligns with Harding and Coolidge on World Court membership and tax cut aims, while clashing with Borah over a possible special session and court linkage.
City leaders anticipate a major railroad project that includes a new freight terminal and an eastern bridge, with a belt line around Cincinnati. The plan aims to relieve congestion, unlock development, and create a gateway for Cincinnati, despite a large estimated extra cost and extensive construction impacts.
The article notes stiff opposition to creating a new court tied to league members. A two thirds Senate vote is required to ratify the treaty and change Senate rules on filibusters may be needed. Borah and La Follette affiliates threaten drastic reservations that could derail the plan, while Dawes receives cautious praise for public service.
Round Trip Special departs Central Union Depot at 7:00 a.m. CST and returns from Indianapolis at 7:00 p.m. CST. City Ticket Office located at 108 Dixie Terminal and Central Union Depot.
Unsettled conditions in Ohio and West Virginia with cool spells followed by fair and slightly warmer days. Kentucky partly cloudy Tuesday, then fair Wednesday. Tennessee fair Tuesday and Wednesday with little temperature change. Indiana partly overcast Tuesday and Wednesday. A table lists current, high temperatures and last 24 hour precipitation across multiple cities with May 4 1925 records ending 7 PM meridian time.
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals held today that Congress has constitutional authority to enact the publicity provision of the income tax laws in a case stemming from the District Supreme Court.
Stuart Walker Company revived Smilin' Through at Cox Theater with a newly cast ensemble led by L'Estrange Millman. Ann Davis and Larry Fletcher deliver strong turns while the stage design features a lush old-world garden setting.
The Commons approved the gold standard bill as Sir Winston Churchill defended the act against opposition amendments. He warned that delaying the move could invite gold hoards and argued that internal loans could fund transitions, noting credits from the United States and potential war debt cancellations.
Orville Wright called for an impartial investigation into his charges against Dr Charles E Walcott of the Smithsonian and disputed claims of mutilation during Langley 1903 plane tests in 1914 at Hammondsport New York. Congressman Roy G Fitzgerald said he will seek a Congressional inquiry in the next session.
Dr. Charles D. Walcott secretary of the Smithsonian said the Kitty Hawk the Wright plane of 1903 if placed in the Smithsonian will be carefully protected and retained under the institution regulations while Orville Wright plans to send it to the Science Museum in London.
The Langley plane, after being placed on exhibit, had never been removed from the institution.
Patrolman Joseph Ahern 27 of Glenway Avenue was shot in the right arm by Patrolman Harry Holtman during a pursuit on Longworth Street east of Central Avenue. The fleeing man, identified as George Williams 23 of West Seventh Street, was shot in the left leg in a hallway after a colt revolver and a blackjack were found near him. Ahern and Williams were taken to General Hospital.
Relatives report 14 year old George Quinn of 863 Blair Avenue has not returned home since Sunday morning. Police were told he intended to ride to Norwood when he left.
A Columbus dispatch reports Attorney General C. C. Crabbe advised Hamilton County Prosecutor Charles S. Bell to nol the indictment against Sheriff Richard B. Witt for operating a disorderly house at 422 Carlisle Avenue. The letter cites a lack of evidence and states the department can do nothing further in prosecuting the sheriff.
John Russell veteran vaudeville star of the 1880s and ex-Weber and Fields comedian died yesterday in Glenvale California at age 70. His body will be sent to New York his birthplace for burial.
Incoming steamers include Helligolav from Oslo and Republic from Bremen. Outgoing ships include Resolute to Hamburg and City of Eureka to Piraeus. Arrivals on May 4 feature Minnetonka from London and Rosalind from St John’s.
Mrs. Wellman of Versailles France reports awakening a sixth sense that guides her poetry and painting. She began painting after Christmas in New York and has produced more than fifty works mixing landscapes and marine scenes with varying textures. She rejects formal schools and plans an autumn exhibition.
A list of death notices for Mary Bante Nellie Gorman Amelia Kurler Mary Meltzer Dora Muehlenhard Madge Stuart Lol J Weil with dates May 3 4 5 1925 and funeral details including St Matthew's Church Delaware Kroger era addresses and local churches.
A short notice appears to announce a cremation service at an unnamed chapel. The item lists organizational or registry references with unclear names and dates. It reads like a fragmented public notice for a burial or cremation event, with limited readable details.
The Ohio River at Cincinnati stood at 28.9 feet and was motionless at 6 PM. Vessels included the Greenwood from Charleston to Pomeroy, Betsy Ann to Pittsburgh, and Kentucky to Louisville. The John W. Hubbard is due today at 10 AM and 5 PM departure. A Kentucky party of 58 Western College students orops to Louisville round trip. J H Donald Jr. towboat carried coal from Kanawha yesterday.
Upper Ohio notice shows the Greenewd steamer departing Tuesday May 5 at 8 p.m. from the Greene Line wharfboat heading to Portsmouth Ironton Ashland Catlettsburg Huntington Gallipolis Pomeroy and intermediate points. Telephone Main 1451.
John Victor Walsh 22 son of Mrs. Frederick W. Hinkle was buried in St Marys Cemetery Covington after a Hyde Park church mass. He died in a Nice France auto crash while on Easter vacation after studying at Sorbonne Paris.
Mrs Amélia Brose Kurler 73 widow of farmer Henry Kurler of Delhi Pike dies after eight weeks of illness. Services at 3 p.m. tomorrow at St John’s Protestant Church Delhi with a 2:15 p.m. home service at daughter Mrs George Schuster’s Delhi home. Burial in St John’s Cemetery. Survived by four daughters Mrs Schuster Mrs Fred Murphy Mrs Oscar Zoellner and Mrs Annetta Schuster, and son Chester Kurler with fourteen grandchildren.
Sol J. Weil aged 50 of the Dana Apartments Cincinnati died at home after a three year illness. He was a traveling salesman for Isaac Faller’s SonA Company ten years. He belonged to Cincinnati Lodge of Elks. Survived by widow Anna Walther Weil and two sisters. Funeral at United Jewish Cemetery chapel Walnut Hills at 2 pm with viewing from 10 am.
Mary B. Meltzer age 35 died after a six week illness at her home 1563 Baymiller street. A longtime school teacher at the Fourth Intermediate School on Baymiller she is survived by sister Kathleen and brother August. Funeral services will be held at the residence Thursday at 1 30 p m.
A parade of birth notices lists numerous couples with street addresses and genders. Names include Brown Omer, Dorothy. Bruns Bawa, Helen. Brynt Leslie, Ethel. Busch Ralph, Wilma. Dock Howard, Edna. Frey Nicolas, Margaret. Grace. Hala Senery, Anna. Henkenberns Aloysius, Martha. Huntsinger Paul, Pearl. Janssen Louis, Elizabeth. Mathke Lee, Bertha. Meretz Mildred. Scott Donsid, Catherine. Weis Elm, Alice. Wellbrock Aloysius, Loretta. Genders noted as girl or boy for several entries. Addresses span Ken Avenue, Rose Hill, Highland Avenue, West Twelfth Street, Griest Avenue, Terrace Avenue, East University Street, Jefferson Avenue, Vine Street, Strang, Klotter Avenue, Gordon Street, Cresap Avenue, Glenwood, Kirby Town.
Dayton resident T A Wade was fined 700 by Wyoming Mayor John McKay after liquor was found in his car. Wade arrested Sunday and was reportedly seeking funds late last night to avoid jail.
The night features Sky Theater presentations with Ok Ok at ORPHEUM and AUCIITICON, plus David Torrence in a comedy titled No One to Spare, along with Pathe Review and Van Bibber Comedy screenings.
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