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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1925

Page

12

Boy Inventor Builds Radios at Fourteen

Claude Kittel a Hughes High School student of 117 Parker Street is renowned as a self taught radio maker nicknamed Little Edison. He crafts receivers from junk and repairs others while showcasing devices at the Boys Hobby Fair.

Benjamin Franklin Thomas Edison Claude Kittel Parker Street Claude Edison Fourth Street Hig Carreis Hughes High School Navy Philadelphia

McKibben Venire Draws Fifteen Women for Murder Trial

Fifteen women's names were drawn from the jury wheel yesterday for the trial of John Edward McKibben on two indictments of first degree murder. Among those drawn were Henry Pogue a department store official and James M. Hutton Jr broker. McKibben shot and killed Policeman Allen Althoff on October 20 at Fifth and Race streets.

John Edward McKibben Henry Pogue James M. Hutton, Jr McKibben Allen Althoff Fifth Race Streets

Juvenile Award In Slipshod Steps Case

A Superior Court jury awarded $5 000 to John R Winterow a six year old boy of 215 Odeon street in a suit against Abraham Schultz owner of 211 Odeon street The suit sought 12 250 through the boy s mother with Julius Holzberg as counsel The petition claimed the October 24 1924 accident occurred when a stone coping on steps projecting onto the sidewalk dislodged and struck the boy s knee causing permanent injuries

Marx John R. Winterow Odeon Street Abraham Schultz Julius Holzberg John Winterow Schultz

Court Calendar Today Common Pleas and Superior Courts

Today’s docket lists multiple cases in Common Pleas Courts in Rooms 1 3 4 6 and 9 under judges Caldwell LeBlond Fred Hoffman Roettinger Hurley and in the Superior Court with Judge Robert S Marx. Notable entries include Moeskoeps versus Bodman et al Mitchell versus City Sternstein Diamond versus Blumenkron Lee versus Red Bank Gravel and other civil actions with hearing times largely at 9 or 10 o clock.

Caldwell Moeskoeps Bodman Et al Whiteacre Greer Fireproofing Company Southern Ohio Clay Products Company LeBlond Mitchell Vs. City Sternstein Diamond Company Blumenkron Et Fred Hoffman

Judge Sets Seat Distance Rule in Newport Robbery Trial

Judge Struble of the Criminal Court in Newport Kentucky orders lawyers to stay within eighteen inches of their chairs during the assault to rob trial of Harry McLain and Thomas Lunsford. Prosecutor Arthur Fix faces defense attorneys John Doyle and William Thorndyke. The indictment accuses the pair of attempting to rob a drug store at Seventh and Mound and aiming a revolver at clerk Helen Dorsey. The case will proceed under the seating limit.

Lunsford McLain Seventh and Mound Streets Helen Dorsey

Matrimonial Complex Dissolved by Court

Judge Hoffman grants divorce to Elvira Kleinschmidt 50 from Harry Kleinschmidt 58 of Cincinnati. They separated in 1918 after 25 years. Elvira remarried William Wood in 1920 after a presumed husband’s death in Kansas City. Wood’s later divorce may allow Elvira to remarry.

C. W. Hoffman Elvira Kleinschmidt Baymiller Street Harry Kleinschmidt Freeman Avenue Kleinschmidt Kansas City William Wood Cincinnati Wood

Divorces Granted to Ware and Brown Couples

Mrs. Mary A. Ware, 47, of Sixth and Mill streets, was granted a divorce from Edward Ware, 44, alleging desertion during illness and threats. Mrs. Anna May Brown, 53, of 2840 May Street, was granted a divorce from Ephraim T. Brown, 60, of Thirteenth and Walnut streets, accusing him of attempted murder and dish throwing.

Mary A. Ware Sixth and Mill Streets Edward Ware Anna May Brown May Street Ephraim T. Brown Thirteenth and Walnut Streets

Mayme Wertz Accuses Charles Wertz of Infidelity

Mayme Wertz of 3036 Hull Street accuses Charles G Wertz of 42 of 310 Sycamore Street of associating with other women. The divorce inquiry centers on alleged infidelity and marital misconduct.

Mayme Wertz Hull Street Charles G. Wertz Sycamore Street

Divorce Granted to Mrs Imogene Shafer for Constant Drunkenness

Mrs Imogene Shafer aged 32 of 127 West Ninth street was granted a divorce from Edward Shafer aged 41 on grounds that he was drunk constantly and refused to work.

Imogene Shafer West Ninth Street Edward Shafer

Marriage details for Anna Marie Bolea and Julius A Bolea

Anna Marie Bolea aged 40 residing at 4551 Edwards road married Julius A Bolea aged 49 of 2269 Vine street. The notices list the parties and their addresses for the civil record.

Anna Marie Bolea Edwards Road Julius A. Bolea Vine Street

Mary Calvin Seeks Divorce From Husband Alleged Bigamy

Mary Calvin, 33, of 3076 Bogart Street, sues Robert J. Calvin, 41, alleging he remains married to Caroline Kearns of Great Lakes Illinois. The filing cites bigamy as the grounds for the action.

Mary Calvin Bogart Street Robert J. Calvin Caroline Kearns Great Lakes Illinois

Indicts Auto Buyer on Bad Check Charge

Walter H. Duane was indicted on two counts for passing checks with insufficient funds after buying a car and leaving Cincinnati for Michigan City with the vehicle. Detectives will bring him back. Other indictments include robbery and larceny charges against several individuals.

Walter H. Duane Duane Michigan City Ind John Seebohm Cincinnati Cliff Galloway Ben Whitney John Doe Richard Roe John Jones Malcolm Jones Edward Lipka Joseph Weens Harvey Madaris Henry Lee Monroe Neal

Woman Sues for 5095 in Dog Bite Case

Mrs. Irma Mieth of 3109 Woodburn Avenue sues Leo Leidenheimer of 219 Clinton Springs Avenue in Common Pleas Court for 5095 damages after a dog bite on May 8 1925. She says the dog attacked her while employed by the Board of Education as a school census taker and she has been treated by a physician since.

Common Pleas Court Irma Mieth Woodburn Avenue Leo Leidenheimer Clinton Springs Avenue Mieth Board of Education Leidenheimer

Lawsuit Filed Over Injury to 11 Year Old Girl

The mother of Helen Keating 11 years old of 3716 Montgomery Road filed a suit in Common Pleas Court for 5000 damages against Peter Rocker of 3570 Larkspur Avenue. The petition alleges on August 7 1925 the girl was crossing Sixth and Baum streets when she was struck by an automobile owned and driven by Rocker resulting in serious injuries.

Common Pleas Court Helen Keating Montgomery Road Peter Rocker Larkspur Avenue Sixth and Baum Streets Rocker

Smyth Suit Filed For Divorce On Cruelty Allegations

Lot tie Smyth sues Andrew R. Smyth in a divorce action citing cruelty and failure to support. Proceedings seek dissolution of the marriage and related relief.

Daly Defends City Spending Amid Kroger Charges

Martin Daly Republican candidate for Cincinnati City Council speaks at Mt Adams Public School refuting banker's claim of waste. He cites eleven year street spend of 7 859 174 29 dollars and blames Gilbert Avenue viaduct paving on prior administration. Rudolph Hynicka of the Republican organization issues another public letter defending funds and criticizing Seasongood.

Martin Daly Republican Organization Mt. Adams Ocean City B. Kroger Kroger Dr. Daly Gilbert Avenue Hunt Democratic Park Avenue Kemper, Lane Eighth Street Grandin Road Rudolph K. Hynicka Murray Seasongood Hynicka Seasongood Upson Cincinnati Republican Party Citizen Reform Democratic Fusion Democratic Organization Citizens’ Reform Democratic Edwin E. Kellogg Fred Schneller Mt. Adams School James A. Wilson Adolph Kummer William E. Hess, Jr Eleventh Ward Republican Club Rods Street

Novel bootlegging method found in apron in federal case

Carey Robinson and Mrs Cordelia Robinson faced bonds of 1500 and 1000 respectively after federal agents arrested them on liquor possession and destruction charges. Mrs Robinson reportedly wore an apron containing bottles when raided, and her husband attempted to dump the bottles. William Gunckle and Dilber James were held on 1000 bonds for transportation of a stolen automobile from Hamilton to Covington after arrest in Covington.

Carey Robinson Cordelia Robinson Wade Street United States Gregory William Gunckle Hamilton Dilber James Covington

Counter suit opens in federal court over coal car breach

The Interstate Coal and Dock Company of Columbus and the Harland Coal Company of Louisville began a trial yesterday in U S District Court before Judge Hough seeking about $30 000 each for breach of contract in a coal car. Miss Cecelia L Boex filed for voluntary bankruptcy listing assets of 758 91 and liabilities of 2728 61.

United States Court Interstate Coal and Dock Company of Columbus Harland Coal Company of Louisville United States District Court Hough Cecelia L. Boex Trimble Avenue

Re sentence ordered for Anna Kuntz in city liquor case

The case of Mrs. Anna Kuntz of 870 Ridgeway avenue was sent back to Municipal Court for re sentence by Judge Darby. The appeal argued jail time beyond the 30 day limit for women could occur if the $500 fine and costs remained unpaid.

Anna Kuntz Ridgeway Avenue Darby Common Pleas Court Harry Shafer Kuntz Marysville Reformatory

Cox Urges Tax Amendment on Radio Ballot

Rutherford Hays Cox Independent candidate for City Council spoke on KWRC urging a favorable vote on the state constitutional tax amendment. He said banks and savings institutions back the measure and that depositors won’t pay tax returns while banks cover cost and the state gains previously unpaid tax revenue.

Hyde Park Church Campaign Near $400 000 Mark

Campaign to raise 690000 for Hyde Park M E Church reports progress with women’s teams leading and a running total within a few hundred dollars of 400000. A telegram from Dr John W Hancher praises efforts and Dr J Wesley Miller notes Hancher’s Friday Cincinnati visit and Sunday sermon turnout.

Hyde Park M. Fk. Church A. L. Behymer Behymer John W. Hancher Department of Institutional Financing Board of Education The Methodist Episcopal Church J. Wesley Miller Hancher Cincinnati Hyde Park M. E Miller M. E. Church Thomas H. Darby Anson P.* Fry Myers Y. Cooper

Reckless driving nets multiple jail terms and fines

Charles James 28 and Lincoln Sliger 41 of John and East McMillan streets were jailed five days and fined 50 dollars for reckless driving in Traffic Court. Sliger lost driving rights for 30 days. Cora Fishbatk 35 of John street, owner of the car, was fined costs for intoxication. William Walden 31 of Clinton street faced suspension until Christmas with 50 dollars and costs after his auto knocked a Westwood car from rails. H A Smith cost taxi driver of Clark street was fined 25 dollars plus costs. Earl Neyman 26 of Ridgeway avenue Southgate Kentucky paid 36 dollars and costs for speeding on Gilbert avenue.

Charles James John Street Lincoln Sliger East McMillan Street Sliger James Sixth Baymiller Cora Fishbatk Gilbert Avenue William Walden Clinton Street H. A. Smith Clark Street Alexander Walden Liberty and Elm Streets Smith John Ochsner Race Street Vine Streets Earl Neyman Ridgeway Avenue Southgate

Edison Praises Plant For New Ohio River Station

W. W. Freeman, president of Union Gas and Electric, received praise from Thomas A. Edison for the Columbia Power Company's $20 million station on the Ohio River, located 20 miles southwest of Cincinnati. The Edison letter will be read at the dedication banquet in Linton on November 12. Freeman is described as a personal friend of Edison.

Edison W. W. Freeman Union Gas and Electric Company Thomas A. Edison Columbia Power Company Ohio River

Italian baron slain in Naples over fraud claims

Baron Rodolfo Luparelli was shot dead in his Naples home today after locals accused him of swindling them by taking their money and promising to send them to the United States. The murderers escaped.

Naples Italy Rodolfo Luparelli United States

New Suits Filed In Common Pleas Court

A list of new cases in Common Pleas Court with docket numbers from 197,460 to 197,461. Irma Mieth sues Leo Leidenheimer for 5095 in damages. Southern Ohio Loan Co sues Addie Dunn et al for 1400 and foreclosure. The Marks & Stix Shoe Co sues Hermina Mund et al for 539.48. William Miller sues Louis Breitenbach for 1301. Parkcity Storrs sues Andrew Storrs for divorce. Helen Keating sues Peter Rocker for 5000 in damages. Lottie Smyth sues Andrew Smyth for divorce. Bella Lawlor sues Charles Lawlor for divorce. William Guthrie Sr sues G C Stone in error. Josephine Webb sues Fred Hillengass for 950. Hartman Bailey lien and execution for 98.06 against Charles Weber. Josephine Hood sues Joseph Hood for divorce.

Common Pleas Court Irma Mieth Leo Leidenheimer Southern Ohio Loan Company Addie H. Dunn Parkcity Storrs Andrew Storrs Helen Keating Peter Rocker Lottie Smyth Andrew R. Smyth Bella Lawlor Charles Lawlor William Guthrie, Sr G. C. Stone Josephine Webb Fred Hillengass Hartman & Bailey Charles T. Weber Josephine Hood Joseph Hood

Boys Manage City for a Day in Cincinnati Program

Officials from city, county and federal levels swapped offices with sixty seven public and parochial schoolboys to give them a glimpse of government functions. The event, part of Boys Week and organized by the Civic and Vocational League, featured students acting as mayor, postmaster and judges under veteran officeholders and clerks’ guidance.

Cincinnati Civic and Vocational League Walter R. Hyman Leo F. Westheimer John H. Dickerson Thomas R. Gibson Fairfax Avenue Owen Baxter Troy Avenue Benson W. Hough United States District Court Blaine Collins William McHugh Charles M. Dean United States Internal Revenue Collector George Bley Cortelyou Place Don Dixon Edward T. Dixon Common Pleas Court Edward M. Hurley Dixon Thomas H. Darby Fred L. Hoffman Charles W. Hoffman John A. Caldwell Dennis J. Ryan Stanley C. Roettinger Stanley Struble William H. Lueders Probate Court Frank Lewis William Hess

Civic League collects postwar youth questionnaire results

County Auditor Ford Bader County Treasurer and Richard B Witt County Sheriff were among officials involved as boys completed questionnaires detailing their experiences. Each participant filled out the form and turned it over to the Civic and Vocational League for records.

Ford Bader Richard B. Witt Civic and Vocational League

Health Board Moves Toward Closer Cooperation

Board members vote to have all department personnel meet semi monthly or monthly to discuss issues and revise the system. The board approves sending weekly department reports to all members and backs higher sheriff support for impounding stray dogs to curb rabies. District physicians receive salary raises effective November 1. The maximum rises from 2500 to 2700 with others also increased.

Board of Health William Wherry Clyde Johnson

Baby crib clamps and sheepskin bedside slips prices

Grip tight clamps secure a banded elastic to a crib bedpost for baby protection. Prices range from 75 cents to 1 dollar 75 cents. Sheepskin bedside slips with wool lining cost from 1 dollar 75 cents to 2 dollars 50 cents.

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West Coats Rodier Mr. Hynicka Hamilton County George H. Warrington R. K. LeBlond G. F. Anderson Bolton Armstrong Gilbert Bettman John J. Burchenal Tyler Field Charles L. Harrison Charles A. Hinsch John Omwake P. Lincoln Mitchell Charles J. Livingood F. E. Mackentepe A. Clifford Shinkle Frank H. Nelson James P. Orr M. Pogue Julian Raith Murray Seasongood Cp. Patt ii Republican Citizens Campaign Committee Hynicka Commission Edward T. Dixon Tylor Field Cecil H. Gamble Mary L. Hicks William J. Higgins Julius Luchsinger Stanley Matthews Charles O. Rose Murray City Charter Campaign Committee Henry Bentley McKibben Venire Max Woertz Hon W. Sixth St Cincinnati, O Common Pleas Courts Superior Court Robert S. Marx Supertron Manufacturing Company Cincifinati Gas An Electric Supply Company Daly Lumbia Theater Ideal Theater East Third Street Stowe School West Seventh Street Douglas School Alms Chapel Streets Avondale Reading Road Rockdale Avenue West End Robert Schmidt State Avenue Schmidt John Hill William R. Maxwell Louis J. Feld Edward C. Foss Walter C. Linahan William Rump Joseph Riestenberg Harold J. McDonald Fred. Hoewischer Harry O. Brunton A. H. Shoenberger George Feltes George A. Schulze William Messerschmidt Rees E. McDuffie William E. Scallan Harry W. Hillenbrand Ernest J. Hempel Theodore Luth Louis Tunick James Haney United States Courts Hyde Park Church Real Thrift Liberal OUR Schaefer Rutherford H. Cox R. H. Cox H. Q. Cleneay Sec E. Fourth St Pogue Overcats Seperrie Latrance of Commercial Tribune
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