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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1925
Page
2
Gov Donahue orders Howard E Kelly mayor of Hamilton Ohio to appear May 25 for a preliminary hearing on charges brought by Rev W B MacBirnie and locals. The governor will decide on suspension or removal after the hearing. McDonald conducted the inquiry. report not made public.
Hamilton Ohio May 16 Mayor Kelly refused to comment on dispatches from Columbus that he has been cited to appear before Governor Donahey May 25 to answer charges of lax law enforcement filed by Rev W S McBirnie and Hamilton citizens committee His removal was asked He said he had not received the letter and would not comment until then He blamed a depleted police force for lax conditions and did not respond to a capital dispatch about Governor Donahey being lenient with him.
Mrs Mary J Welch a 52 year old woman from Hamilton Ohio who claimed to be the widow of sport promoter Packey Welch was arrested by the Crim and Ryan Detective Bureau. She faces petit larceny charges after police say she took two pairs of stockings valued at 2 88 from a department store counter at Fifth and Race streets.
New York report shows the late William Waldorf Astor estate sold real estate in Manhattan and the Bronx totaling over $21 million with more than $14 million earned since 1919. Trusts funded by Farmers' Loan and Trust Company filed details of sales, taxes, and investments including government bonds and mortgage-backed assets.
Ulka Devon founder and president of V N Devon Supply Co. dies after six weeks illness in Cincinnati. He started as a boy in hardware, built a firm at 508 Central Ave, and stood active in Masonic circles, Knights Templar, Chamber of Commerce, and Business Men's Club. Survived by widow Ann Oldewage Devon and daughter Louise Devon Bingham.
A heavy storm swept Ohio causing widespread damage in Greater Cincinnati and Erie. Wires toppled, lights failed, and two fires in Elmwood Place damaged property for about $6,000. One firefighter was lightly injured, and a boy's daring rooftop climb ended with a rescue.
Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle, former film comedian, and actress Doris Deane wed in a May 16 ceremony at the bride’s mother’s home in San Marino California. Judge Hugh J Crawford officiated before a guest list heavy with motion picture figures.
Delegates from the Chamber of Commerce depart tonight via the Baltimore and Ohio for the national Chamber of Commerce of the United States meeting in Washington D C. Attendees include Maurice Freiberg W C Culkins Ki Brink and others. James P Orr runs for director of domestic distribution of the national group. Culkins will address the Washington Chamber of Commerce.
A series of birth announcements and family notices from local addresses lists newborns by surname and parents. Names include Anderson, Clark, Cochrane, Deiters, Doherty, Gabriel, Hampton, Harbert, Healey, Kinne, Kimmick, Knost, Krabbe, Laure, Lang, Laurends, Lazarus, Luce, Malloy, Marvin, Meissner, Meredith, Morley, Roth, Schnee, Sparks, and Walter from various streets in Cincinnati and surrounding areas.
Charles William Penrose 93, long time editor and church official, dies in Salt Lake City. Born in London in 1838, he joined the Saints in 1850, served as missionary in England and Utah, led Desert News and Salt Lake Herald, and was editor in chief before joining the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and serving as second counselor in the First Presidency.
Mrs. Anna Josephine Irwin, 63, of 3466 Knott Avenue, Avondale, died at 1 o'clock yesterday at Good Samaritan Hospital after several weeks of illness. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 9 a.m. at St. Andre Church Avondale with burial in Spring Grove Cemetery. She was the wife of Harry J Irwin and a member of St Andrews Church Ladies Sodality.
Victor McLain Thompson aged 68 of North Dgbs Avenue Pleasant Ridge died at his residence after a ten month illness. He ran the Enterprise Dairy on the property for years before retiring. Survived by his mother Mrs Rebecca Thompson four daughters and two sons. No funeral arrangements announced.
George Smart aged 82, longtime news editor of the Iron Age, died at his Forest Hills Gardens home after a weeklong illness. Born in Chillicothe Ohio in 1863, he helped found the Columbus Citizen and earlier served with the Cincinnati Enquirer. He edited the Iron Age Review from 1905 to 1917 before joining the Iron Age. funeral set for Monday.
George S. Stevens 76 of 4227 Allison Avenue Norwood died yesterday at Scarlet Oaks Sanitarium after weeks of illness. A native of Maysville Kentucky he lived in Norwood since 1871. He worked as salesman for Burkhardt Brothers Clothing and Shillito store before last employed by Norwood Sash and Door. Survived by widow Helen and son Lewis of Indianapolis. Funeral services set for Tuesday at the home.
The disappearance of Edward P. Yost of Belleville Michigan was reported to police on the arrival of the steamer Greater Detroit in Buffalo New York. Yost had been ill and was traveling with his daughter Helen E Yost who said she missed her father as the ship entered the harbor.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a special inquiry into the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad's management financing and operations. Receivers H E Bryan Mark W Potter and Edward J Brundage are named along with the corporation. Hearings will be scheduled. The line, in receivership, faces a June bond due of 48 million and a possible reorganization.
Members of the Engineers Table at the Business Men's Club were entertained at Makatewah Country Club by A E Anderson yesterday. Toastmasters John Richardson and Mr. Anderson led a golf afternoon followed by dinner with many attendees named.
Dutch aircraft designer A H Fokker, a Cunard liner passenger en route to New York, predicted within five years regular continental air service on a commercial basis. He said machines would carry mail and from five to six thousand pounds. He made the remark after boarding at Southampton and traveling to Waterloo for the boat.
Paris May 16 Reuters reports Germany aims to offer a pact guaranteeing Polish and Czech frontiers if Austria is united with Germany. Stresemann prepares concessions while Britain and France align on disarmament and security to resist annexation.
Cincinnati Commandery No. 3 and Hanselmann Commandery No. 16 announce a joint Ascension Day service Sunday May 17 at First Presbyterian Church Gilbert Avenue and Locust Street at 7 30 PM with assembly at Scottish Rite Cathedral 6 15 PM streetcar departure 6 45 PM and a trade move from Woodburn Avenue and McMillan Street 7 10 PM Trinity Commandery No. 44 Covington Commandery No. 7 and Newport Commandery No. 18 will attend as guests.
Kilwinning Chapter No 97 R A M convocations May 20 at 6 30 p m Past and Most Excellent Master visitors welcome Carl Beyer x A T Roewer secretary So Commandery Stated meeting at the wee Rite Cathedral May 19 at 7 30 p m P Wells Commander
Klansmen from Ohio and Indiana spent an all day outing at the fair grounds in Hamilton. A nighttime parade featured white robed Klansmen and Klanswomen from Cincinnati Springfield Middletown and other cities with many floats. Police reported no disturbances and Mayor Howard Kelly said he refused a parade permit.
Norfolk Va May 16 General court martial finds machinist Frank M Hendricks guilty of liquor aboard the naval transport Beaufort when she docked from the West Indies in February Lieutenant J W Cavanaugh announces an appeal to Secretary Wilbur Several officers remain to be tried
Robert Coles alias Herbert, 29, of 617 East Sixth Street, sought on a liquor possession capias since last year, was arrested at City Hall by Detectives McGurn Mezgar and Odensass after recognized during bail for a friend.
In memory of our beloved wife and mother who passed away last May. Quiet tears still flow as memory keeps her near. Missed by her husband and children a year after her loss.
Walter H Streibig advertises offices and parlors at the corner of Walnut and Liberty Streets with contact by Canal 6377 for services.
Multiple notices list deaths and planned funeral arrangements for residents including Blome, Devon, Murnan, Heck, Irwin, Roll, Stevens, and Thompson. Details cover dates, ages, residences, and scheduled services at local churches and cemeteries.
Prince Arthur of Connaught heads to Paris as President of the General Council of the British Section of the International Exhibition. He is accompanied by A. M. Samuel and Sir William Clark. A dinner at the British section restaurant will honor guest M. Painleve. he will lodge at the British Embassy.
Sunday shows fair to showers across Ohio and Kentucky with cooler air in the west. Tennessee and West Virginia expect fair weather in the west with possible thunderstorms in the east, then cooler Monday. Indiana stays fair but much cooler Sunday, while a tabular report lists current temperatures and recent precipitation across major cities with a Nashville reading of 82/86 and Chicago 60/62, among others.
May 16 Salt Lake City Utah One of the era's largest mining mergers consolidates Park Utah Mining Park City Mining and Smelting Ontario Silver Mining and Daly Mining to control about 4306 acres and over 225 million dollars in metallic wealth with 31 million in dividends across five decades The plan aims at economical operation better marketing and tax relief The combined operation would cover the largest mineral area under single management in Utah with roughly 150 miles of underground workings and a six member board including J D Elton Charles Lange Otto Luedeking William Wraith George Lambourne Moylan Fox
A board meeting for Ruth No.18 U Or T S is set for Tuesday at 1 30 p m in the Rockdale Temple Annex at Rockdale and Harvey avenues. The Cincinnati Zoo outing season begins next Monday with three schools St James St and St Charles Borromeo hosting picnics.
The Ohio River at Cincinnati stood at 31.5 feet last night as vessels prepared for trips. The John W. areata from Louisville and the Tom Greene for Charleston were noted with departures. The General Wood was expected from Pittsburgh, with ship Meet the Boat trips announced. Queen City and J T Hatfield movements described with cargo transfers and tows toward Louisville, Memphis, and Pittsburgh.
The rite marks the Bethesda Hospital building at Reading road and Oak street with Bishop Thomas Nicholson of Detroit delivering the keynote and Dr. Albert J. Nast in charge. A topper box with hospital literature and board and staff names will be buried. Out of town and local directors will attend along with Rev. J. A. Diekmann who will also speak.
Shipping news lists incoming steamers Mayaro from Trinidad and May from Calcutta and Cameronia from the United Kingdom, Pastores from Port Said, and outgoing sailings show none on May 17. Arrivals include Bergensfjord from Bergen and Reina Maria Cristina from Cadiz with Sortt 28.
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