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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1925
Page
2
In a deadly ambush the Hance car is halted and Mrs. Hance is shot dead as bandits pursue. Hance and Anderson exchange fire. Hance is mortally wounded leaping a fence into a croft. Eyewitnesses report gunfire and a fleeing gang driving east from the scene.
Chicago police and county highway officials placed guards on all roads into the city from the South and Southeast to intercept members of the George Anderson gang who shot informer Ben Hance at Muncie Indiana. Authorities tracked a described automobile believed linked to the suspects as it headed toward Chicago.
Patrick Leen president of Fenlass Leen Brass and Iron Company faced a disorderly conduct charge in Municipal Court, dismissed after testimony sided with him. Leen said three men searched his automobile and offered to arrest him. Jones claimed Leen swore at him. Leen described being taken to the station and posting a $100 bond.
The Gazzetta del Popolo reports a proposed US loan to Italy of 100 to 200 million dollars at 5 percent, rising to about 7 percent with fees. The piece notes expanding Italian industry, potential labor shortages in cotton mills, and the idea of importing labor from England or America if feasible.
J Hamilton Lewis former Illinois senator sailed to Geneva to represent before the League of Nations the interests of a country seeking a proposed 100 million dollar loan. He named Italy as among countries needing financial help but did not identify the unnamed nation.
A state Elk lodge reunion will be held at Cedar Point the week of August 23. Exalted Ruler Charles E. Cornette named delegates for the Cincinnati lodge, which will travel by special Pullman train on the Baltimore & Ohio line with J. C. Kelly in charge of arrangements. Delegates include William F. O'Brien, Charles R. Hall, J. C. Kelley, J. F. Fussinger, Fred N. Temple, and many others representing the Cincinnati lodge.
Aug 14 reports definite information that a "school of communism" is conducted by the Young Workers' League at Waine near Brule Wisconsin. A. J. F. Hayes admitted the institution and said it would welcome investigation. Hayes said the school teaches communism not hate.
The U S Shipping Board steamer Aquarius struck the East Goodwin lightship in fog off England's coast. The lightship is damaged and the Aquarius, slightly damaged above water, is standing by. Lloyd's agent reports the captain misunderstood a warning gun from the lightship.
Shipping news from New York lists vessels arrived on August 14 including Veendam from Rotterdam and Ecuador from Cristobal. Sailings scheduled for August 15 include Half Moon to Meunetite and Dante Alighieri to Naples while other ships proceed to Nassau La Guayra and Patras.
State agents and village marshals raided the Maketewah and Hillcrest clubs in Cincinnati, finding liquor in lockers. Emil G. Schmitt and G C Miller pleaded not guilty. trials continued with bond posted. T B Jarvis of the Ohio Anti-Saloon League said further actions aim to dryer the city and address alleged class partiality.
In Chicago on a Friday 13th, seven couples married at 13 minutes after 1 on the old British cruiser Success moored in the Chicago River. Thirteen guests with thirteen black cats attended the ceremony, amid thirteen mirrors. Couples received 100 in thirteen coins and a diamond ring, 50 in two dollar bills, and other tokens. Named participants include Albin L. Bemish and Elsie May Merry, Arthur Ryan and Mida Cheabroo, Charles H. Williams and Vic torie Christie.
In Rome on August 14 the Pope confirmed a cardinal commission ruling that Marquis Boni de Castellane's marriage to Anna Gould is valid and refused his request for an annulment or a re examination of the case.
Marquis Boni de Castellane and Anna Gould wed in New York on March 14 1895. By 1906 the Countess had a civil divorce after three children and later married the Duke de Sagan. The Roman Rota twice rejected the Marquis plea for a religious annulment and a papal commission of Cardinals was appointed to decide the case.
Geneva Aug 14 Registration of Henry Bergson as President of the International Intellectual Cooperation Committee enables selecting an American head for the League body. Bergson’s ill health leads to his resignation and a French member’s election. Vernon Kellogg’s future American funding boosts the likelihood of an American presidency.
Edward Vaughn a 50 year old switchman of Covington was killed instantly last night when he fell beneath a moving Big Four train as it passed under the Carr street bridge. He had thirty two years with the rail line and left a wife and two children Vera and Richard.
The woman killed when struck by a truck driven by F. W. Brown of 510 Elm Street at Sixth and Main was identified as Mrs. Amélia Louis Meyer 62 wife of Henry Meyer 527 Slack Street. Identification came from her daughter Mrs. Edith Matthey and niece Miss Emma Kimball. A manslaughter hearing against Brown was continued in Municipal Court to August 21.
York Chapman's senior counsel was told by the Hartford Courant at his Monterey Vermont summer home of the murder of Hance and his wife. Anderson’s possible involvement is disputed while Chapman’s ties remain unclear. Anderson escaped the penitentiary through a tunnel, a feat taking months to dig, and has remained at large amid ongoing federal pursuit efforts.
MUNCIE Ind Aug 14 Chap mans arrest came after city officials teamed with federal agents Police trapped him at the Hance home after hours of pursuit Two officers followed as Chapman opened fire the shots missed and he was seized and sent to Indianapolis for questioning about past crimes and implicated blood money remarks
Atlanta August 14 George Dutch Anderson fugitive in a double killing case at Muncie Ind escaped from the federal penitentiary a year and a half ago with two others tunneling under walls. The escape followed the sensational escape of his fellow Chapman whose departure was under guards eyes amid a hail of bullets.
H J Brennan a $25 weekly grocery clerk sues the Marquise de Jannelli widow ex Italian ambassador to Tokyo for $1 million alleging she accused him of stealing her jewels hat lace collar handkerchief cigarette case and cigarette holder at a Chicago hotel after a party last weekend. He claims damage to reputation and says a police witness forced him to sign a repayment agreement for $1 110 at $10 weekly.
In Harrisburg Illinois on August 14? deputies Royce Cline and Silas Rude were shot during a liquor raid near Carrier Mills. Cline, 45, died of wounds after being attacked when approaching a suspected homestead. Several black suspects were later arrested by Sheriff John Small and a posse.
In Richmond Virginia on August 14 the murder trial of Rudolph E Disse hinges on whether a 5 year old mule kick caused brain damage making him mentally irresponsible. Defense cites skull evidence while X rays found no brain injury. Disse shot Vivian Tomlin Peers Henry Grady Carter and Detective Sgt J Harvey Burke after saying he could not keep the girl.
Beaths LEVY Samel M husband of Hattie Levy died August 14 1925 at No 1 West Summerfield Apartments in his fifty eighth year. Due notice of funeral. MOTTERAM Lucy sister of Albert and Horace is with sister Mrs R F Carpenter in Memphis Tenn. Due notice of funeral. NEIROUTER Louisa nee Hauser wife of Leonard died August 13 1925 at 4 15 p m aged 46. Funeral Saturday from 2477 area avenue at 2 30 p m. ROSE Louise widow of Louis Rose died August 18 1925 in her eighty fifth year. Funeral from 1848 Hewitt avenue Saturday August 15 1925 at 2 p m.
Fragmentary notice lists Cremation Co with address 619 Cremation and Ee Niort dog Bide. le 3095. The readable text hints at a formal notice or advertisement for services and locations. The limited fragments indicate a business listing or public notice related to funeral services.
Funeral home at 1517 Freeman Avenue offers three non sectarian services and states no charges are listed for arrangements.
Warden H K W Scott refused to disclose details of Gerald Chapman’s Hance murders in Muncie Indiana, stating information would come only through his lawyers. Guards kept Chapman guarded during trial in March and April, with Deputy Sheriffs ahead and behind the limousines. State's Attorney Alcorn and Judge Newell Jennings had bodyguards. Chapman testified against Hance, identifying a cache of sawed-off shotguns revolvers and pistols tied to theSkelly murder gang from 1924 Indiana farm.
In Steubenville Ohio police recall a garage fire used as retaliation after Dorothy Daren identified Chapman at a trial. The blaze followed the murder near Muncie of Mr and Mrs Ben Hance by George Anderson, linked to the earlier courtroom testimony.
Two American students from Chicago Joseph Donnell and Walter Metzger were arrested in Florence for allegedly beating Mario Sodi the Savoy Hotel porter after a corridor dispute. Police restrained an angry crowd that invaded the hotel and pressed to seize the suspects before aid arrived.
The Iowa Senate recount across 60 of 78 counties shows Democrat Daniel F. Steck at 208 574 and Republican Brookhart at 195 991 with Steck gaining slightly.
The Ohio River at Cincinnati stood at 9.3 feet and ailing last night. Arrivals included the Chris Greene from Huntington West Virginia at 6 PM, the Cincinnati from Louisville at 6 AM, and the Andes from Madison Indiana at 8 AM. Departures were the Cincinnati to Louisville at 5 PM and the Andes to Madison Indiana at 5 PM. The Chris Green will depart for Charleston Virginia at 5 PM tonight. The Queen City is due to arrive from Louisville at 8 AM today. River stages.
The Green Line steamer Chris Greene departs Saturday August 15 at 6 56 p.m. from the Greene Line wharfboat for Portsmouth Ironton Ashland Catlettsburg Huntington Gallipolis and intermediate points. Telephone Main.
Mrs. Sarah Ellen Mock, 20, wife of carpenter George Mock of 2420 West Sixth Street, died yesterday in the General Hospital maternity ward after sudden illness. An invalid since infancy due to infantile paralysis, she married March 31 at the Hamilton County Courthouse with Magistrate Harry S. McGraw officiating. The couple lived with her father John Kingery. Financial hardship prevents timely burial arrangements in Huntington, West Virginia, her birthplace.
Samuel M. Levy 58, president of Globe Overall Manufacturing Co. at 355 West Fifth St., died suddenly of a heart attack at his Avondale home last night at 9 30. A Cincinnati resident all life, he leaves a widow Mrs Hattie Levy four brothers Benjamin J Levey Bernard Levy Felix Levy Jesse Levy and two sisters Mrs Sullivan Foster and Mrs Herbert Oettinger. He recently returned from a trip to Atlantic City with his wife.
John Bussdicker 64 of 810 East Mitchell avenue died four hours after being stricken on a Vine Burnet street car at Reading road and Rockdale avenue yesterday afternoon. He was a printer at the Times Star for 35 years and leaves a widow and son Arthur J. D. Bussdicker, an attorney.
Fair to partly cloudy conditions with warm spells across Ohio Kentucky and nearby states. Thunder showers possible in western sections and overnight or Sunday storms anticipated in Indiana. Temperature readings show highs around mid 80s to 90s and variable precipitation totals across the region.
Police were alerted that Theodore Schuerch aged 19, a brassworker, has been missing from his 1069 Rush street home since Wednesday morning. A sister in Miami requests a search for Charles Troescher who has not spoken to his brother in nine years. A letter from Cleveland asks police to search for Mrs. Carrie Langston. the letter is from Gus Langston.
Mrs Hollis Haley of 219 Washington Avenue Bellevue was forced to abandon a new auto and return home by street car after federal agents arrested her husband and confiscated the automobile along with 45 gallons of moonshine found at the Cincinnati end of Central Bridge.
A long list of birth notices names multiple couples and addresses. Entries include Bagot John and Christina at 43 East Court Street a boy. Brickle Edward and Katherine at 3832 Cass Avenue a boy. Cecil Asbury and Fedora at 53 Hudson Avenue Norwood a girl. Chase William and Mildred at Highland Avenue and McMillan Street a boy. Daughman Georgee and Veda at 545 Tus. Dimitroff Nichola and Sabina at 7 West Fifteenth Street a boy. various other couples with street addresses and newborn genders noted.
William Morrison, 55, confessed killer of his son James Morrison and daughter in law Irene Morrison. A Common Pleas Court jury ruled him insane on August 14, clearing him for commitment to Lima State Hospital for the criminally insane. He said he killed them with a shotgun after his son discarded bread scraps Morrison wanted to feed his chickens.
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