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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1925
Page
2
The piece notes Neville Chamberlain’s political testament and his March pledge of Britain’s adherence while France may reject the German scheme. It suggests the memorandum restates his prior view and warns of drifting toward disaster.
The article describes Chamberlain signaling willingness to back any British policy only if colleagues propose one coherent plan. It notes his memorandum unsettles aides as Briand’s stance on German terms could force Britain into an awkward position. It also questions who will propose the next viable option and hints at U S disengagement.
A dispatch analyzes Ambassador Houghton’s strong views on Cologne evacuation and German disarmament. It notes British officials fear American financial pressure could influence France, and suggests Caillaux’s debt plan may aim to block US-UK considerations on a mutual security pact amid tensions in Paris and Briand’s stance.
Captain Legall, skipper of a small fishing boat, received the Cross of the Legion of Honor from Premier Painleve for rescuing seven men from drowning in the Brittany coast storm. Twenty men were drowned yesterday as two fishing boats remained missing. The tempest raged for two days leaving 46 coast village children orphaned.
French troops under Colonel Freydenburg report successful engagement along the Ouergha River near Gara des Mezziat. About 5,000 Moroccan rifles faced the attack as rebels loyal to Abd el Krim suffered heavy losses and prepared for further strikes.
Two autos collided on Camargo pike in Madeira injuring five or more people including Mrs. Weil wife of Sidney Weil of Weil Bros. and Bauer Auto Sales. Mrs Weil is in serious condition with deep scalp wounds and knee injury at Jewish Hospital.
Lake Ontario and Lake Huron reported tidal waves defying explanation. Experts from Georgetown University and the Coast and Geodetic Survey weigh seismic and atmospheric factors, awaiting official observation results and tomorrow’s reports.
Nathan F. Leopold, jailed with Richard Loeb for the Robert Franks murder, will be operated on for appendicitis in the state penitentiary. He was stricken again and prison officials summoned relatives from Chicago due to his serious condition.
Paris May 24 The first major Moroccan battle since French reinforcements began with a surprise Mohar attack on Colonel Freydenberg s column near Gaha des Magziat. The clash featured bayonet duels hand grenades and Lewis guns as Moorish horsemen struck French cavalry. Abd el Krim seeks uprisings behind lines while warning tribes to attack neighbors who refuse to join him. Evidence of the large Riffian force along the Ouergha front and the French push for a decisive finish emerges as tensions rise.
Paris actresses led by Regine Flory press for a weekly rest day or a closed theater day to allow home life without cutting salaries. Yvette Guilbert backs the idea though a manager notes Americans and others have a weekly day off and plays rarely run long enough to require it.
A Midwest weather sheet shows Ohio and West Virginia with fair conditions Monday and Tuesday and warmer Tuesday. Kentucky and Tennessee forecast partly cloudy cool Monday and Tuesday with increasing clouds and possible showers in the west. Indiana is fair Monday and Tuesday with slowly rising temperatures. A table lists temperatures and 24 hour precipitation. regional highs and lows range from the 70s to the 40s with several places noting cloudy or breezy conditions.
The report notes the Ohio River at Cincinnati at 13.2 feet last night and falling. It lists vessels The Queen City departing for Louisville and The General Wood heading to Pittsburgh with The Andes arriving from Madison, Indiana and due to depart for Madison this morning at 5 o'clock.
Incoming steamers list May 25 including Tuscania from Glasgow May 16 and Victoria from Bermuda May 23. Also arrived Mas Carmania from Liverpool May 16 Ayadas from Ida May 17 Ulua from Havana May 13. Outgoing steamers headed May 25 at 10 am and 2 pm.
Ames Bentley, 24, of Columbia Ga, slipped at the Davis lane crossing and was bruised while trying to ride a train. Policemen took him to General Hospital. Judge W Meredit Yeatman will address the Ohio Valley Druggists Association luncheon tomorrow at Mecklenburge's Garden. Several cartons were looted from Merchants Drayage Company. The Golden Jubilee ceremony at Cincinnati Zoo was postponed due to bad weather and likely moved to next Sunday.
The Rev. Charles Barrett a 75 year old blind retired Methodist minister from Laurel Springs New Jersey fell from a sixth story window at Craig Hall in Atlantic City today killing him. He had arrived with his wife the day before and was used to moving about unaided despite his blindness and sat on the window sill to peel an apple when he toppled to his death.
John McCormack, at London's Albert Hall, endures an eight encore concert before seven thousand fans. He opens with God Save the King, performs Irish folk songs, and receives a standing ovation as fans press to congratulate him after the finale. Ave Maria encore highly praised.
Obituaries list several residents including Dennis A Coy of 2746 Minot Ave Oakley died May 25 at Burns id Ky funeral home. Sarah Beidler Hornaday died May 21 Sayler Park at 78. Frances Kaiser nee Buehler died May 24 age 81. Daphna Hearn Loew died May 24 Bethesda. Michael Meehan died May 19. James E Tempest died May 23 and funeral plans noted.
Funeral Designs at 1037 East McMillan Street offers cut flowers and arrangements. Phenes Weedburn can be contacted at 639-5128 for orders and floral services.
Washington Pa May 24 Dr William Co Farabee eminent scientist rallying from his thirty third blood transfusion operation after illness of over two years. He is reported in better condition and able to walk short periods daily.
An overheated furnace ignited woodwork at the Cincinnati Fly Screen Company on Gest and Evans streets causing about 50 dollars in damage. Early yesterday morning a fire at 4225 Glenway avenue involved an automobile at the Glenway Motor Car Company with damages totaling 400 dollars.
Sacred Heart Academy in Clifton will observe the canonization of Mother Barat with special rites led by Archbishop Francis Howard of Covington. Only religeuse and pupils attend the high mass. Rev. F. X. McNenamy will preach. A holiday for pupils will follow, with June 7 to 9 marking a three day celebration and public observance planned. Monseigneur Charles Baden will confer degrees and Richard Crane will deliver the address.
Oscar Parton of 416 North Sixth Street was arrested on charges of attempted murder after cutting his wife Mrs Ellarates Parton and Lloyd Robinson of 790 Grand Boulevard on Court Street. Mrs Parton was reported in serious condition at Mercy Hospital with a cut in the abdomen. Robinson sustained facial wounds but returned home. Witnesses say Parton’s anger rose when he found his wife with Robinson. Parton’s wife had recently filed for divorce.
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