Hold-up spree hits city as three robberies unfold
Three hold-ups were reported Tuesday night as bandits active near the city stole cash and valuables. Kenneth Simms and Edward McDermott, driving near Speedway, reported losses including a fraternity pin, $14, and several instruments totaling 275 dollars. Simms pursued the bandits who fired on his car. A separate mugging near Michigan Street took Pete Steinfield for a watch and six dollars. Dan Cormany claimed a female suspect took thirty dollars after showing it to a woman.
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Kenneth R. Simms
Broadway
Edward J. McDermott
Park Ave
Speedway City
Simms
McDermott
Pete Steinfield
Cincinnati
Ohio
Michigan St
Dan Cormany
Ohio St
Chicago
Navy slang gob emerges as term for sailor around 1912
The word gob began being used to refer to sailors in the American Navy circa 1912. It marks a period when naval slang adopted colorful shorthand, reflecting crew identity and maritime culture.
Sniff antiseptic powder promises relief for catarrh and sinus
A druggist from Indianapolis endorses Sniff as an easy nasal powder that relieves stuffed nostrils and catarrhal symptoms. The ad claims people can stop discharges and headaches, with a two week trial and a $1 complete treatment available from druggists or Dr. Cleaveland in Indianapolis.
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John Mark
Shelby St
Indianapolis
C. F. Cleaveland
Peoples Bank
Dr. Cleaveland
Old and new at Shank O Brien farewell dinner
City officials officers and department heads gathered Saturday at the New York and Alabama Street fire station for a farewell dinner for Mayor Shank and Fire Chief John J. O'Brien. Present were Claude F. Johnson and Jesse C. Hutsell newly-appointed police and fire chiefs Capt Roy A. Pope Shank's aid and city controller Joseph L. Hogue.
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Shank-O’brien
Shank
John J. O’brien
York and
Alabama Sts
Claude F. Johnson
Jesse C
Jesse C. Hutsell
Mayor Shank
Roy A. Pope
Joseph L. Hogue
Cincinnati’s Charter Reform Brings Nine New Councilmen
In 1925 Cincinnati elections, nine charter reform candidates, from big business to labor leaders and a notable woman, won seats as the new council prepared to hire a city manager. The vote also approved a $6 million bond issue, signaling decline of the old machine and a shift toward nonpartisan municipal governance.
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Rud K. Hynicka
Cincinnati
Counting Place Music Hall
Republican
City council to be elected at large with city manager pick
The candidates include plumber Charles Lackmann and sales manager for an ice cream company among three organizations. All parts of the city and all interests are represented as the council is elected at large. The city manager will be chosen after the new council meets and reviews prospects.
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Charles Lackmann
the Security Trust Company
FTC weighs charges of attempted monopoly vs Famous Players Lasky
United Press reports the Federal Trade Commission prepared to review its charges of attempted monopoly against the Famous Players Lasky Moving Picture Company. Attorneys for the commission and Adolph Zukor defense counsel were granted hours for final arguments.
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United Presse
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Famous Players-Lasky Moving Picture Company
Commission
Adolph Zukor
Remarkable Pullman trip to Hollywood-by-the-Sea Florida
Plan a Florida visit with a Pullman special train package to Hollywood-by-the-Sea. Enjoy beach leisure and hotel meals for 15 dollars per day, with all expenses covered except dining car meals.
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Pullman
Florida
Hollywood-by-the-Sea
Merchants Bank
Indianapolis
Ind
Riley
Hollywood
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Ferro Concrete Construction Company
Fred Schneller
Martin Daly
Boal
Ulinels & Ohie
Ladier
Kentucky Ave. Vulcanizing Co
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Stafford Engraving CO
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Geo. Medium
Turkey
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Smart Apparel
Federal Clothing Stores
White Furniture Co
Tom Quinn
Jake West
Better Furniture
W. Washington
W. R. Beard & CO
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United States
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Hell
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