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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1925
Page
2
A Cincinnati woman’s murder case widens as police trace movements from Court Street to a beauty shop and a bridge incident. Miss Stacey, Miss Tracey, and Joseph Cavanaugh are questioned while clues include a torn dress, a necktie, a glove, and a pending bank visit.
Graduation exercises at Christ Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital mark the start of commencement season in Cincinnati. Christ Hospital conferred diplomas on 26 nurses in Wesley Chapel with tributes to Florence Nightingale, while Good Samaritan graduated 33 in its auditorium. The events featured remarks by James N. Gamble, Bishop Henderson, and hospital leaders. Tomorrow sees junior and Jewish Hospital classes with receptions and dances planned.
Grattan Kerans of the National Council of Catholic Men arrived in Cincinnati to survey parish council work in the Archdiocese. He based at 129 East Ninth Street with A. M. Boex, Executive Secretary, compiling reports to guide similar bodies elsewhere. Cincinnati was noted as having shown notable progress.
C. H. Walker of Philip Carey Manufacturing spoke to the Cincinnati Association of Purchasing Agents at the Chamber of Commerce. He credited product quality and modern advertising for roofing industry growth over twenty years. About fifteen Cincinnati members will attend the national association convention in Milwaukee for three days starting next Monday, leaving Saturday night.
Mrs. Lucille Jackson, 23, of 641 Carlisle Avenue, was struck by a police mace during an altercation near Sixth and Sun streets. The bystander was injured as officers arrested a black woman and her friend tried to intervene. the assailant fled and another officer fired, hitting Jackson midbody. She is expected to recover.
About 800 members and guests gathered in Cincinnati for Lafayette Lodge No. 8 F and A M centennial tribute. Senator Simeon D. Fess lauded Lafayette’s democracy legacy and urged loyalty to American founding principles. The event featured Rev. Frank W. Nelson on Masonry’s unity, toastmaster William W. Roberts, awards, and a post-dinner reception and dance.
The Cincinnati Presbytery approved continuing weekday Bible schools and sent the resolution to the Board of Education. Delegates were chosen to attend the Synod meeting at Wooster Ohio on June 22, including Rev. E R Sperow and Rev. A R Speddon, with elders F G Proctor and others.
Ohio Supreme Court rules zoning ordinances enacted after permits cannot be used to block work. Emelia H. Pritz sues to stop an eleven story apartment planned by Frank Messer and others adjoining her property in Cincinnati. The court affirms lower courts, preserving the issued permit.
Incoming steamers listed for May 20 from Oslo Naples and Colombo and outgoing vessels to Bremen Naples Port Said Cristobal San Juan Bahia Turks Island and Southampton. Arrivals include Majestic Muenchen Orca Porto Rico Mexico Munargo Scythia from various dates.
A compilation section lists numerous individuals and residences including Theo L. Adame Myrtle Cartert Eugene H. Sander Elberta Dixon Frank Eckarty Beatrice Brungo and others with addresses across Indianapolis Norwood Columbus Blanchester and surrounding streets such as 1117 Elmst 201 Leitz 209 Dorsey and 914 Grand. The item appears as a registry of licensed residents and associated street addresses in multiple Ohio and Indiana locales.
Murray Shoemaker for Alliance Francaise told a Cincinnati Lafayette centennial dinner that friends of France must combat German propaganda in the United States. The DAR supper at the Business Men’s Club drew about 300, with speeches by Mayor Carrel, Dr Beverly Bond, and others.
Mrs. Cora Schanzle wife of Fred Schanzle retired druggist died last night at 10256 Springfield pike Wyoming aged 39. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Samuel Linkert a brother and sister all of Dayton Ohio. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 10 o clock tomorrow morning. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery Dayton.
About 300 members of the Foremen's Club were addressed at the Arms by Harry N. Clarke of Cleveland on management and the laws of human relations. Clarke defined legitimate profit as any profit from delivering better merchandise at lower prices while paying higher wages than competitors.
Members of Scottish Rite and related orders announce funeral services for Vesper Nichols Devon at his Grand Vista residence and public rites at Walnut Hills Temple. Bishops, secretaries, and officers are requested to attend in uniform. services begin 10 a.m. Wednesday May 20 with additional rites at 6:30 p.m. May 20 for Kilwinning Chapter and related lodges.
Several death notices and funeral details listed for Bernard Bernard nee Corell Devon Oldewage Mary Couden Clark Carrie A Hunt Alice McLean Morehouse Cora Schanzle and others. Entries include dates May 16 17 18 1925 1926 and service times at various locations and cemeteries.
A Sanitary and modern cremation service is offered by Cine Cremation Co located at 515 Union Central Bidg, with a free booklet. The Busse Borgmann Co Funeral Directors operates a non sectarian facility at 1617 Freeman Avenue offering three chapels and no charges.
Weather map summary for several states reports unsettled conditions in Ohio with warmer trends, Tennessee fair with dam in west portion, and fair to slightly warmer in West Virginia and Kentucky. Indiana sees partly overcast skies with possible thunder showers north and central, then fair and mild. Temperature table lists readings for cities such as Eastport 44/52, Chicago 72/76, Boston 58/66, Kansas City 76/76 with zero precipitation, and other locales including Pittsburgh 67/72, Louisville 70/72, Nashville 70/74, and Winnipeg 8. Normal and record values for May 1925 shown alongside wind, direction, and rain data.
The Ohio Supreme Court reversed a Public Utilities Commission ruling granting River Road Transportation Company a Cincinnati to Indiana state line bus certificate. Cincinnati Traction Company had protested, arguing adequate service existed. the appeals court remanded the case after the commission had dismissed the traction company’s complaint.
Joseph Clark of Cincinnati files mandamus action in Ohio Supreme Court to force City Auditor Alfred Deckebach to issue a pool and billiard hall license. Clark, claiming English subject status, says the refusal violates US England treaties and challenges the city ordinance restricting licenses to American citizens.
A compilation of birth announcements noting parents and addresses in Indianapolis area neighborhoods. Entries include Davis Clifford and Ethel at 1845 Knox Street a girl and Alvin Ebart and Ruth Ridge Avenue a boy among others at various streets such as 3729 Beechmont Avenue 115 West Fifteenth Street and 567 East Liberty Street with both girls and boys born to numerous couples.
The Ohio River at Cincinnati stood at 23 feet at 6 pm with several arrivals and departures noted. Betsy Ann from Pittsburgh and John W. Hubbard from Louisville were reported. fog delayed some movements. The Queen City and Tom Greene also sailed to Louisville and Pomeroy respectively, while John W. Hubbard may run special trips. Captain John E Lyons visited the riverfront.
John J Russell a 46 year old salesman for the United States Playing Card Company and Mrs Cora M Erlick obtained a license in Covington and were married by Magistrate King after a last minute appeal to Judge Read. The couple left for unknown destinations. Also note Zoo visits and local school outings and Walnut Hills Business Men's Club meeting tomorrow.
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