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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1925

Page

5

Supreme Court backs free release of tax lists to public

The Supreme Court ruled newspapers may publish official income tax inspection data without government restraint. Justice Sutherland led a unanimous decision finding such information public property, with two cases against the Kansas City Journal-Post and Baltimore Post. The IRS plans to release current records nationally, while July 1 release was tentatively discussed. Secretary Mellon would consider Congress repeal of publicity sections but offered no opinion.

Washington Congress Supreme Court Internal Revenue Sutherland Kansas City Journal-Post Baltimore Post Bureau of Internal Revenue Blair The Treasury Mellon Department

Who's the President? Umnak Teachers Await Results

In a May 25 letter, Umnak Aleutian teachers in the Alaskan service asked the Bureau of Education who the president is. They had not heard the November election results.

Washington Bureau of Education Department of the Interior Umnak Aleutian Islands

Five Guilty Pleas in Armand Liquor Case

Five Youngstown men pleaded guilty before Federal Judge Westen haver in Cleveland to bootlegging charges connected to the Armand Drug and Candy Company whisky ring. The five Higgins Scanlon Edward Scanlon Eccles and Fleps faced trial with three co defendants next week. pleas carry no sentence concession and each remains on more than 5 000 bond.

Cleveland Youngstown Armand Drug and Candy Company Westenhaver Peter J. Higgins Patrick J. Scanlon Edward Scanlon Patrick Frank Eccles Scanlon Charles Fleps

Millerand elected Senate Foreign Relations chair shocks pact

Alexandre Millerand, ousted president and now senator, was chosen as chairman of the French Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The move is seen as a blow to the proposed five power pact and to any security pact Germany might press, affecting Borah stance on Bene protocol.

Arno Dosch-Fleurot New York World News Service Paris Alexandre Millerand Cartel Des Gauches Senate Millerand Germany Borah Erry World News Service World Prese Pub. Co

Day fleet ready on lakes near Detroit

The Chicago Daily News reports that fifteen armed rump chasers are fully manned under James T. Brereton of Chicago and will operate along roughly 110 miles of Detroit’s coast. Some boats may be deployed to pursue bootleggers on inland routes.

Lakes Associated Press Chicago Chicago Daily News Great Lakes James T. Brereton Detroit

Newport High School to Lose Three Teachers at Term Start

At a special board meeting the Newport Board of Education decided not to renew contracts for principal C. W. Craft math and athletics instructor W. H. Leer and French and Irish instructor T. L. Bush. Board president H. J. Allington declined to discuss specifics citing policy.

Board of Education Newport High School C. W. Craft W. H. Leer T. L. Bush H. J. Allington R. W. Scheer F. C. Weber F. A. Caldwell William Braun Allington Dr. Scheer Scheer Wesley Bowen Craft Bowen Caldwell Weber

Warnings Discontinued for Traffic Violators in Campbell County

Judge Buten ordered that motorists charged with speeding or other violations will be arrested and tried in county court. Vigilance committees back county efforts to keep roads orderly as Sheriff Tieman and deputies, plus patrolmen Sheeran and Weber, detective Hamilton and Probation Officer Kemper, patrol the roads. Ernest Gadd was fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding on the Licking Pike.

Campbell County Buten Tieman Sheeran Weber Hamilton Kemper Will

Thirty-Two Names Drawn for Campbell County Grand Jury

Twenty four residents were drawn from the jury wheel by Judge Idwel for the Campbell County Circuit Court grand jury meeting June 1. Names include Arthur Bruegger Dayton H H Johnson Newport and others from Newport Bellevue Ft Thomas Dayton and Bellevue with addresses on Fifth Maple Military Park Walnut Linden Fairfield and Lexington streets.

Talesmen Campbell County Arthur Bruegger Fifth Avenue Dayton Maple Street Newport Root Wood Seventh Maple Streets W. R. Fleming Military Park Ft.Thomas Pete Maschinot Sixth Avenue F. T. Groll Walnut Street Bellevue Henry Brinkman Linden Street Ft. Thomas W. R. Davis Overton Street D. L. Hamilton Grandview Avenue John Miller Taylor Avenue H. W. Hess Rossmore Street J. G. Perry Sixteenth Street Charles W. Dickhardt van Voast G. E. Stuchwisch Southgate George Smith Fairfield Avenue George A. Brooks Linden Carolina Streets Frank Brouch W. C. Jones George O. Day Thirty-second Avenue W. H. Otting Park Street Henry Wetzel Seventh Avenue W. H. Daller Lexington Street H. Lindenham East Tenth Street Phil Myers

Realty Transfers In Bellevue Highland Park Dayton

John L. Huber transfers a Bellevue lot to William J. Pascher for 1500 in stamps. Jacob Veith transfers a Highland Baby Farms lot to Gustav Hammel for 1500 in stamps. Karles Pitzer transfers an Ingalls Park lot to Lawrence C. Pitzer for 1000 in stamps. Morris Settens transfers a Dayton lot to Bertha Collins for 4000 in stamps.

John L. Huber William J. Pascher Bellevue Jacob Veith Gustav Hammel Highland Baby Farms Karles Pitzer Lawrence C. Pitzer Ingalls Park Morris Settens Bertha Collins Dayton

Marriage Licenses Listed in Ohio and Kentucky Areas

A brief notice lists marriage licenses in multiple locales including Cincinnati and Cynthiana. Names appear with aid to residences and county placements such as Clermont County Ohio and Bellevue Kentucky. The fragmented OCR suggests cross state licenses in the region with noted spouses and towns.

Volta-Tonic Promises Battery Recharging Savings

A new compound VOLTA-TONIC recharges 12 or 13 Dry Cell Batteries for 7¢ each, offering over 60% savings. The VOLTA-TONIC CO. markets it with shipping anywhere at 75c per bottle from 636 Sixth Ave., Dayton, Ky.

Sixth Ave Dayton, Ky

Covington Children's Home Drive Signals Final Fund Push

The Covington Children’s Home campaign ends tonight with a Victory Dinner at the Masonic Temple to raise 200000. J D Rouse and John C Hermann lead the drive with 159234.47 raised by Friday. Subscriptions can be pledged to treasurer George E Engel at Liberty Bank. 825 plates have been reserved.

Covington Masonic Temple J . D. Rouse John C. Hermann Orie S. Ware George E. Engel Rouse Liberty Bank Knights Templar Ladies’ Auxiliary Ralph L. Trimble

Scopes Indictment Ties Evolution to Tennessee Courts

Dayton Tennessee moves toward trial with a grand jury indictment of John T Scopes for teaching theories denying biblical creation in public schools. A July 10 circuit court term is set. William J Bryan agrees to join as prosecutor, with Walter White replacing George W Rappleyea in the team.

Associated Press Dayton, Tenn Tennessee John Thomas Scopes Hicks William J. Bryan Mr. Bryan Columbus General Assembly The Presbyterian Church Walter White George W. Rappleyea White Dr. Rappleyea Austin Peay Scopes

Officials Agree on Plan for Dixie Highway Paving

County Fiscal Court, County Road Commission, and City Commissioners endorsed a Dixie Highway resurfacing plan within city limits from Montague street to near the old Stonewall House. Estimated concrete cost is 25000 dollars with 9000 from federal funds and 16000 split equally between county and city. The federal share, state, county, and city four-way split was rejected. The city will maintain the main route while the county and city handle the disputed bend.

County Road Commission State Highway Commission Montague Street Stonewall House Highway Commission State Commission

Good Roads Group to Send Delegation to Carrollton

The Good Roads Association voted to send a delegation to Carrollton Kentucky for a June 6 meeting on building a military road to connect Camp Knox with Ft Thomas Senators Ernst and Sackett and Congressman Rouse will speak The delegation includes Harvey Myers Harry Bosshammer Edward Gallatti Dr J Robert Kelley John Klette Edward E Walker Charles Carrico and W C Ryerson The group urged fence removal along Decoursey pike and urged Beechwood road improvements Officials donated cars for Memorial Day service and engineers W H Potts was named an honorary member

Good Roads Group Carrollton Good Roads Association Jung 6 Camp Knox Ft. Thomas Ernst and Sackett Congressman Rouse Harvey Myers Harry Bosshammer Edward Gallatti J. Robert Kelley John Klette Edward E. Walker Charles Carrico W. C. Ryerson Decoursey Pike Pye’s Hill White’s Tower Beechwood Road Lexington Pike Crescent Springs Norman Barnes Post American Legion Rogers Street Madison Avenue W. H. Potts

Western College Girls Entertained by Senator Ernst

Senator Richard P. Ernst, trustee of Western College for Women in Oxford, hosted about 300 students at Crystal Lake, near Ryland Ky. The group traveled from Cincinnati on a special Louisville and Nashville train for a morning at his country home with athletic events and swimming activities canceled due to cold weather.

Western College Ernst Richard P. Ernst Western College For Women Oxford Crystal Lake Ryland Cincinnati Louisville & Nashville Railroad

Local Names and Residences Listed in Hamilton and Covington

A list of individuals with residences including Edward Heading and Edith Newcomb from Hamilton Ohio, Ralph Bowsher Columbus Ohio, Nellie Schell Columbus Ohio, Herman Rogers Coenen Ohio, Della Higgins Columbus Ohio, and others from Erlanger Kentucky and Covington Kentucky. The fragment mentions several names and towns without narrative context or dates.

Edward Heading Hamilton Edith Newcomb Ralph Bowsher Columbus Nellie Schell Herman Rogers Coenen Della Higgins

Newport men face charges and bonds in federal and city courts

Lawrence Hehman of Newport was held to the Federal Grand Jury on a charge of possessing a still and liquor with a $1000 bond. Edward L. Brown of Ashland filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court valuing property at 250 and debts at 4997. Earl Balir of Paintsville filed a similar petition listing assets of 93 and liabilities of 1485. Charles Thompson of Cincinnati was fined 20 dollars and costs for speeding. Five other arrested individuals were placed on the open docket. Judge Applegate to impanel June grand jury in Kenton Circuit. forty veniremen summoned.

Covington Lawrence Hehman Brighton Newport Roetken Edward L. Brown Ashland United States District Court Veington Earl Balir Paintsville Charles Thompson John Street Cincinnati Manson Applegate Kenton

Dayton to Cincinnati Get Regular Air Service Soon

The Johnson Flying Service will launch America's first regular intercity air schedule between Dayton and Cincinnati on June 1. Five round trips daily with morning and afternoon departures, fares $25 round trip and $20 one way. Flights carry two to four passengers landing at Johnson Field and Turkey Bottoms.

Associated Press Dayton America Cincinnati Johnson Flying Service, Inc E. A. Johnson Johnson Flying Field Wilmington Pike Turkey Bottoms United States Europe Mr. Johnson

Airport dispute blocks Johnson air service plan

Captain John W Pattison Secretary of the Grisard Field company which controls Lunken Airport Turkey Bottoms said yesterday that the Johnson Company had made no arrangements to use the airport as a landing place The announcement of the new air passenger service was a complete surprise to aviators here He suggested the company might consider using other land in Turkey Bottoms as a landing field

John W. Pattison Grisard Field Company Lunken Turkey Bottoms Johnson Company

Progress of Medicine Outlined at Academy

The Cincinnati Academy of Medicine held its season finale at the Literary Club. Thirteen papers reviewed yearly progress in Internal Medicine Pharmacology Psychiatry Pathology Pediatrics Obstetrics Physiology Gynecology Otolaryngology Ophthalmology Urology Dermatology and Surgery. Officers elected were Victor Ray President A G Drury Treasurer Elmer A Kleth Secretary and A H Freiberg Trustee with delegates named for the Ohio State Medical Association.

Cincinnati Academy of Medicine East Eighth Street Alfred Friedlander D. K. Jackson Robert Ingram N. C. Foote Harold Higgins H. L. Woodward R. A. Kehoe J. R. Stark Horace Reid Henry Freiberg Harry Classen Mont Reid Victor Ray A. G. Drury Elmer A. Kleth A. H. Freiberg Ohio State Medical Association W. M. Doughty E. O. Smith Louise Schwab Samuel Iglauer BE. A. North Rufus Southworth Charles E. Iliff W. J. Graf M. F. McCarty John A. Caldwell

Firemen Rescue Three From Burning Walnut Hills Home

At 2412 2414 Salutaris avenue Walnut Hills a late night fire in a rubbish pile in the basement trapped a deaf couple and a 70 year old paralysed woman. Ladder Captain Cordes and Fireman Gaefe lowered Harry O'Donnell and his wife from a upper floor window while Mrs. Catherine Maher was carried to safety. Tenants escaped unaided. Loss estimated at 200 dollars.

Salutaris Avenue Walnut Hills Cordes Gaefe Harry O’donnell Catherine Maher

Disappointed Wife Dies After Waiting in Cleveland Street

In Cleveland on May 25 Mrs Florence Dunn aged 19 separated from her husband arranged to meet him. After waiting Lawrence Dunn approached she turned away and shortly after collapsed dying en route to a hospital from heart disease noted by physicians.

Cleveland Florence Dunn Lawrence Dunn

Overholt Distillery Bought For 5 Million

David A. Schulte announced Park & Tilford has acquired the Overholt & Co. distillery of Pittsburgh once controlled by H. C. Frick and later by the Mellon family. The deal exceeds 5 million dollars and will distribute its rye whisky. The firm notes Overholt was established a century ago and holds 1,800,000 gallons, the nation's largest pure whisky stock.

New York World News Service New York David A. Schulte Park & Tilford Overholt & Co Pittsburgh H. C. Frick Mellon

Resolution Declares Delta Avenue District for Oil Treatment

The Director of Public Service of Cincinnati declares the Delta avenue district from Willis to Griest to receive road oil treatment once during 1926 under the Byrnes-Conway contract. Assessments will be placed on abutting property to cover the cost, per Ohio law. The resolution was passed May 25, 1925, with copies filed in clerk and public service offices.

City of Cincinnati Delta Avenue Willis’ Avenue Ghost Avenue Director of Public Service Willis Avenue Griest Avenue Byrnes-Conway Company Public Service Illis Avenue Priest Avenue State of Ohio Clerk of Council Chas. F. Hornberger Edward P. Durr Public Prvice Eighth Street Grand Avenue Considine Avenue

Resolution declares oil treatment on Eighth Street Cincinnati

City authorities declare a section of Eighth Street from Grand Avenue to Considine Avenue for oil treatment. The Public Service Directors contracted the work under Ordinance 263-1924 and plan an assessment on abutting property. The resolution will be filed with the Clerk's office.

Resolution on Powers street improvements tied to 1925 1926

City of Cincinnati proposal listed as Resolution No. 108 1925. Abutting property on Powers street from Colerain Avenue to Beekman Street to be treated once during 1925 1926 with contract terms and duties filed with city clerk. Also includes legal notice for Norwood City School District bonds sale offering up to 50 bonds of 1000 each at 4 1 4 percent interest with semi annual payments beginning March 1926 and maturing through 1950 plus installments.

Director of Public Service City of Cincinnati Powers Street Colerain Avenue Beekman Street State of Ohio Public Service Chas F P. Hornberger Edward P.durr Norwood City Norwood Hamilton Ohio H Ge Ioder Penn Norwood Red View Prscnsot

Norwood City Board of Education Seeks Bond Bids for School Building

Norwood City Board of Education announces sale of bonds to finance the Norwood View School Building. Bonds payable at Norwood National Bank, issued at par, not redeemable before maturity, with interest to be funded by a specific tax. Bids due June 15, 1925, at noon. bid must state amount and accrued interest and include a 5 percent certified check.

Norwood National Bank Norwood Norwood City Norwood View City of Norwood Scheol Norweed View Igh School Clerk of Board of Education Norwood City Board of Education W. F. Bonner

Cincinnati Bond Issue for Mill Creek Bridge Construction

Cincinnati Council approves Ordinance 193-1925 to issue 25 300 dollars in bonds for bridge work over Mill Creek at Mitchell Avenue and to cover pre tax interest with a semiannual 4.5 percent coupon. Bonds mature in 25 annual installments with a voter levy extending across all property taxes to fund interest and principal, with proceeds to fund construction and interest until tax receipts arrive.

City of Cincinnati State of Ohio Mill Creek Mitchell Avenue State of Ohio OG Pscseesens SECS FG Ui Ccseccesne Ie Oenendaciien Ee Rigs Ewisnas Beg LE Wal WAL Bee

Ohio Insurance Dept Certifies British General Company

State of Ohio confirms The British General Insurance Company authorized to transact business for the current year. Financials as of December 31 show assets 1 1,211,834.64 liabilities 631,863.67 surplus 579,970.97 with income and expenditures for the year recorded. Signed by Harry L. Conn Superintendent and Albert W. Hell & Co Cincinnati Ohio.

State OF Ohi Harry L. Conn Insurance of Ohio Albert W. Hell & Coo First National Bank Cincinnati

Street Naming Ordinance Changes Eugenia Avenue

Ordinance 194 1925 changes Eugenia avenue to Barry lane from Woodburn avenue to Reading road after petition by nearby property owners. Repeals prior inconsistent ordinances and takes effect when lawful. Passed May 19 1925. Clerk Fred Schnelusr. Mayor Geo P Carroll approved May 22 1925.

City of Cincinnati State of Ohio Eugenia Avenue Barry Jane Agenia Avenue State of Ohio Bugéenta Avenue Woodburn Avenu Reading Road Barry Lane Froome Morris Fred Schnelusr Geo. P. Carrol Clerk of Council

Quieting Title Suit In Hamilton County Ohio

Emma Jones files a quieting title petition in the Court of Common Pleas Cause No. 194,676 seeking to establish ownership of a 43.12 acre tract in Anderson Township on Five Mile Creek with specific metes and bounds and exclusions, against unknown heirs and others. Defendants must answer by June 24, 1925 or risk judgment.

George Western Emma Jones Court of Common Pleas Hamilton County Ohio Anderson Township State of Five Mile Creek Rebecca A. Perrin van Saun Hopper Isaiah Johnson Johnson Johnsons C. C. Johnson Thomas Rose Parthenia Walker Joseph Hawkins Mary M. Wheatley Nichols, Morrill, Stewart & Ginter

Hamilton County Ohio Probate Notices Listed Executorships

Notice announces Anthony Ronnebaum executor of the Free rm estate in Hamilton County Ohio with probate judge as clerk. Elizabeth Schmidt appointed executrix of Henry A Schmidt estate in Hamilton County Ohio with William H Lueder s as judge and ex officio clerk. Wesselmann and others listed as attorneys. May 1925 notices.

Elizabeth Schmidt Hamilton Ohio Henry A. Schmidt Said William H. Lueders Hamiday Wesselmann Cincinnati

Notice of Probate Appointment in Hamilton County

Charles Cappell appointed administrator of the estate of Winifred Cappell deceased by the Probate Court of Hamilton County Ohio. The Citizens National Bank and others named as executors are listed with clerk and judge signatures dated May 22 1925 in Cincinnati Ohio.

Notice of Appointment of Executor for Albert I. Strauss Estate

Louis Strauss and Walter M. Shohl have appointed the Prob Court of Pike County Ohio as executor of the estate of Albert I. Strauss deceased. Attorneys Dinsmore Shohl & Sawyer of Cincinnati Ohio announce the filing and confirm the appointment. May 11, 1925.

Louis Strauss Avenue Walter M. Shohl South Crescent Avenue Pgnty Ohio Egu Torse Albert I. Strauss Oni Countlliam H. Leahey Dinsmore, Shohl & Sawyer Cincinnati

Hamilton County Ohio appoints administrator for John Rolsen estate

Notice is given that Be Rolsen of Sherman Street has been appointed and qualified as administratrix of John Rolsen late of Hamilton County Ohio. Probate Judge William Wolf signed by Clerk Edward One. Attorney Cincinnati. Sic May 13 1925.

Uly Appoin Erobate Court Hamiltonton County Ohio Notasé Emma Nickel William Lueders Cma Ham William C R. Alan Cincinnati Rolsen Sherman Sven Hamilton County John Rolsen William Ba Olf Sot Felo Sic

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