Conscience-stricken man jailed for liquor possession after prison escape
John Jones, 2 years old? of Dillsboro North Carolina, arrested in Cincinnati on liquor possession. He claims escape from Caledonia Prison Farm after murder of Gilmer Gray in Dillsboro. He says he fled prison July 11 1925 with Robert Jenkins, was chased by gunfire, hid in a swamp, rode a train to Canada, then passed through Cincinnati. Detectives found two half pints of moonshine in his trunk and quiz him about a Thirteenth Street room incident.
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John Jones
Dillsboro
N. C
Webking
Caledonia
Raleigh
East Thirteenth Street
Giovanniani
Lutz
Flaugher
Jones
Wehking
Gilmer Gray
Sarah Jones
Silva
N.C
Robert Jenkins
Jenkins
Pre
Canada
Cincinnati
Thirteenth Street
Authorities Vow to Pursue Suspects in Ongoing Case
After a room confrontation the suspect left then returned yesterday as detectives moved to arrest him. Lieutenant Wehking noted efforts to capture the man and woman. Chief Kirgan coordinates with North Carolina authorities on the case.
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Wehking
Kirgan
North Carolina
Southern Railway to Run Through Merchandize Car to Tampa
The Southern will inaugurate a daily through merchandize car from Cincinnati to Tampa starting September 1, leaving Cincinnati at 9 p.m. CST from the freight station and routing via the Sea board Air Line to Hampton. The car will reach Tampa on the fourth morning, placing Cincinnati ahead of St. Louis and on par with Chicago for Florida freight service.
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Southern Railway System
Ponce de Leon
Cincinnati
Miami
Fla
Southern
Tampa
Hampton
Chicago
Florida
St. Louis
Installation of Archbishop McNicholas in St. Louis
A morning procession from St. Peter's Cathedral School to St. Louis Church and on to the cathedral will lead to the solemn high pontifical mass and installation of Archbishop-elect McNicholas. Cardinal Mundelein will conduct the rite, followed by a formal handover to the administrator Monsignor Nau. A Music Hall reception will feature addresses and special music.
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McNicholas
St. Peter's Cathedral School
Eighth
Plum Streets
St. Louis Church
Flighth
Walnut Streets
Knights of St. John
St. Clare
Mundelein
Three Causes of Auto Accidents Discussed at Safety Meet
The Safety Committee of the Automobile Club cites drunkenness carelessness and defective eyesight as top factors in crashes. Dr Caldwell cites 1924 hospital cases including 109 skull fractures, mostly from drunken driving. Dr Keeze urges a dead stop at rail crossings. Dr Kaufman calls for optical tests for license applicants.
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Safety Committee
The
Automobile Club
John A. Caldwell
General Hospital
E. M. Keeze
Big Four Railroad
C. H. Kaufman
May Continues Inquiry in Cincinnati Beer Ring
Investigation into a Cincinnati beer ring moved forward as U S District Attorney Haroth E May reviewed a names list and signed statement on protection money paid to Harry Worthman who faced a 15000 dollar bond. May met with Emmett Kirgan, detective chief, who helped uncover police graft months earlier and is expected to assist again.
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Haroth E. May
United States
May
Harry Worthman
Emmett Kirgan
Electric rate bill passes council with narrow 1 vote
City Council approved a new electric service ordinance by 24 to 1 with seven absent. Charles O. Rose opposed citing length of contract and missing special rates for cooking and heating. A referendum on the lower rate is planned. mayor silent as Union Gas and Electric Company offers no rate statement.
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Charles O. Rose
Fifth Ward
John Burckhauser
John Bayer
Frank Butz
Cliff Cordes
Otto Francis
Jesse MacDonald
W. J. Schneider
Union Gas and Electric Company
William
Kleine
Citlectrician
Rgg
Pacific Coast
Rose
Oni Wh Company
William E. Hess
Ligt
City Utilities Rates Backed by Referendum
The council approved present utility rates following an expert valuation from ten years ago. Councilman Kellogg criticized Mr. Rose as a candidate for office and urged fair treatment of public utilities. Hess noted an $41.08 yearly electric bill would drop to $35.68, an 18 percent saving, with other retail rates also reduced. An ordinance annexed eighty acres between Carthage and Hartwell, including Caldwell Park and the City Infirmary property.
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Kellogg
Isue
Rose
Hess
Carthage
Hartwell
Caldwell Park
City Infirmary
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Burger Bros. Co
Great
Literary Digest
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Queen City
Smith-Kasson
Comfort
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Mt. St. Mary Seminary
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St. Augustine
Eee Clemens School
Henry Helmers Grocery Co
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Pioneer Island Creek City Coal CO
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Elm ST
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Liberty and
Vine Streets
Edward Fenwick
Guard of Honor
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Coal Company
Geo. P. Gross
West
Steve Payne
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W. Va
l'Hommedieu Alley
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Ashland Avenue
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California
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General Motors Corporation
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Liberal Savings and Loan
Postoffice
Eighth and
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VIA
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Middletown
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C &D Motor Delivery CO
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