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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1929
Page
1
Anti prohibition forces lead by more than 8000 votes with 711 precincts reporting of 2759. Yes for repeal 65918 no 57146. On removal of home brew penalties yes 68920 no 58628. Weather and damaged lines slow rural and communications. Milwaukee area voting heavy while farming regions stay home.
In Columbus on April 2 the Ohio House passed both the policemen and firemen pension bills despite last minute amendments. The votes were 119 for the firemen and 120 for the policemen, with Cincinnati delegates pivotal in defeating hostile amendments. The measures, introduced by Senator George H. Bender, await Governor Cooper’s signature and authorize compulsory levies up to three tenths of a mill, managed by a six member Board of Trustees including two policemen.
A Kane County Coroner's jury ruled Deputy Roy Smith killed Mrs. Lillian De King during a March liquor raid on the Aurora home of Joseph De King. The body also found the warrant illegal and urged the Kane County Grand Jury to consider manslaughter charges and related inquiries. Gerald De King testified he shot Smith after witnessing the deputy beat his father and fatally wound his mother. Continuous testimony described the raid and the boy's controversial actions as events unfolded.
New York April 2 Col Edward M House underwent a serious operation for removal of a bladder diverticulum with capillary growth. The physician said the condition was excellent and no malignant infiltration. The 70 year old statesman, former Wilson envoy to Europe, remained in good condition after spinal anesthesia.
James Ss. Steel, a Boston lace merchant, admits guilt in federal court as part of an international diamond smuggling ring. Three others have pleaded guilty, while John F. McIntyre, a waterfront traffic policeman, faces charges of smuggling concealing and facilitating transport of gems.
Gov. Green signed the Watson bill revoking the life for a pint law. The change removes 120 minor felonies from life penalty offenses and sets a seven and a half to fifteen year range for fourth offenses. The governor also said he would commute several life sentences and review cases like Fred Palm's.
A downtown building will be remodeled to suit a tenant. A dandy frame in South Norwood features three rooms and kitchenette on the first floor, four rooms on the second, and a large finished attic. Nicely arranged for two families. price described as reasonable.
Tommy Thevenow and Harold Elliott of the Philadelphia National League team were injured in an automobile crash near Lakeland Florida. Thevenow was driving when he tried to pass another car, his car side swiped and overturned in a ditch. Thevenow in critical condition while Elliott had facial cuts.
United States Attorney Charles H. Tuttle announced that no liquor was found in Congressmen William Morgan of Ohio's baggage on return from Panama and the bag was unopened. The inquiry followed reports that Morgan admitted possessing four bottles and sought free entry, which he had denied.
In a Hamilton court, prosecutors wrapped up rebuttal testimony against Breck Lutes in a first degree murder case. Witnesses including a minister and Mrs. Lizzie Combess tied Lutes to the night of the crime and to camps with alleged accomplices Rodney Ford John Messner Robert Zwick and Jack Parker. The State pressed that Lutes left a moonshiner camp before the killing and hid for weeks with the conspirators, countering the defense claim he stayed home in Middles town.
Columbus April 2 Gov Cooper removed Peter J Groh mayor of Dover Ohio for willful neglect and failure to enforce prohibition laws in Tuscarawas County. Groh allegedly accepted bribes to permit liquor transport and set up coded signals with a rumrunner witness during a March hearing.
Washington officials rejected proposals to slice a 100 million dollar surplus from the Treasury as plans remain to apply unexpected tax returns to wartime debt. Senate Finance Chairman Smoot warned against tax revision saying margins would be spent on new appropriations next year.
Col Charles A Lindbergh arrives at Valbuena Field Mexico City after a five hour ten minute flight from Brownsville to meet his fiancée Anne Morrow and her family. The couple exchange greetings as they plan the wedding details during the brief two day stay.
James Bell, 35, Black, emerges from his home and opens fire in Newark. Two white men die, three injured, and Bell is shot in the shoulder as he pursues his rampage. Julius Rabinowitz, 36, a salesman, is fatally wounded after confronting Bell on Murray Street.
Charles Rose, chairman of the City Council Finance Committee, urged close scrutiny of the bond program as the council considers starting the eight mile Columbia Avenue boulevard with the Kemper Torrence section. City Manager Col Sherrill backs the Kemper Torrence start, citing a $6,050,000 project cost and broader needs including East Fifth and Plum street widening and the Western Hills Viaduct.
Gen. Carillo reports federal forces occupy La Cruz Sinaloa and Chapultepec says rebels flee Jimenez northward. Lieut. Col. Gustavo Leon notes bombed rebels trains and bridges while air units target retreating columns and burning Jimenez station.
In an informal meeting Cincinnati council members agreed to seek another 200000 for airport improvements arguing current funds have boosted aviation activity. Councilman Rose opposed without a city referendum, warning not all needs are met and more money may follow.
Palm Beach Florida April 2 a coroner's jury recessed awaiting autopsy results in the mysterious death of A Romeyne Pierson Jr 42 a wealthy Palm Beach and Glen Ridge New Jersey club man found dead at his Manatam estate near Boynton Beach after a酒 fueled quarrel with his wife The nurse testified he lay on the floor drinking heavily and that attempts to revive him failed Authorities suspect alcoholism and ordered an autopsy before the body is moved to a funeral home Pierson and his wife who owns a fashionable Ocean Boulevard estate near Boynton Beach are well known in Palm Beach New York and New Jersey They have one daughter Dorothy
J A Weber resigned yesterday as Superintendent of the Roosevelt Game Preserve in Scioto County and today pleaded guilty to possessing liquor. He was fined 100 dollars and costs in Municipal Court after a raid by state agents on the lodge yielded liquor.
Eight people were injured and hundreds fled their rooms as a blaze swept through a trio of three story structures on Fourth Avenue in downtown Birmingham. Estimated loss stood at about 250,000 dollars.
Rebel headquarters report the capture of 1000 federal soldiers in a clash south of Jimenez. One federal airman was shot down. Insurgents say the main battle with federal forces should occur within 24 hours as communications between Chihuahua City and Jimenez were cut.
Naco Arizona reports a Mexican rebel air raid injuring Harry Baker, a 25 year old Alliance cameraman’s assistant, as two bombs hit American soil near the border. Gen. Coehill warns rebels and flags possible fire on border intrusions while federal troops bolster security and monitor rebel rail targets south of the line.
Washington reports the first invasion of American territory by foreign aircraft. The event raises a delicate problem for U S policy and defense strategy as authorities assess implications and potential responses.
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