01 Dec 1925
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1925
Page
1
Reid's account of the clash is stricken from the record while the wartime stance of the War Department remains under review. The tribunal's action signals scrutiny but leaves open how authorities will respond to the disputed narrative.
A potential bombshell looms in the Mitchell court martial as General Howze reports Brigadier General King used injudicious language during a witness exam. The court acts to remove references to the episode while Navy witnesses testify on charges of incompetence and maladministration in the air service.
The New York World News Service reports that Mrs. Margaret Ross Lansdowne may present further evidence to the Naval Court of Inquiry in open session with counsel. John Davies, former FTC chair and counsel for Mrs. Lansdowne, responds to Secretary Wilbur’s suggestion about submitting final report. Davies argues the court functions administratively and not as a judicial tribunal.
A wealthy unnamed donor pledged 100600 to the Association Pledged to Blue Laws if a large anti blue law temple is built in the District of Columbia. The plan includes an auditorium for educating the public against blue laws and a headquarters for opponents.
Storms from the Mediterranean and Atlantic strike Fez and Sofia with fatalities and damage. At Fez three foreign legionnaires die and thirteen injured as seventeen planes wreck. Sofia reports thirty-two houses destroyed with people fleeing at night. Brittany losses include eight fishing boats and ongoing searches are hindered by continuing storm. Brussels reports Belgium easing from a severe snowstorm.
Messina reports the Italian cutter Sant Antonio sank in a storm off Sicily with the entire crew missing. Details remain scarce.
Norwood reports a second assault by the so called slugger. Mrs Margaret Smith widow of Flat 8 Elm and ction avenue was hit in the face and purse grabbed near her home at about 10 15 pm. A second attack matches a similar description on Miss Alline Thomas 18 of Regent avenue at 10 14 pm Saturday. Police pursue clues but no suspect or car located.
Mrs Charlotte King Palmer once robbed of jewels valued over 500000 in New York five years ago arrived today on the Leviathan. She warned that New York is a dangerous place for women with jewels and said she never wears valuable rings.
Paris reports Briand to meet Churchill in London to sign the Locarno pact and press Washington to reopen talks on war debts left by Caillaux. Paris aims to stabilize the franc, raise taxes, and plan a 1926 budget while exploring pacification of Syria and Morocco and possible reassurances to Russia.
Official Washington weighs Paris optimism as Premier Briand may act quickly to settle the French government war debt to the United States. Observers in touch with international debt questions expect a definite move before Christmas holidays, though some doubt optimism from Paris.
The Westminster Gazette reports a grave Britain Turkey dispute over the Mosul frontier with risk of invasion if League of Nations decisions go against Turkey. It cites a 300000 strong Turkish army on the frontier and warns of imminent military action in Iraq.
Gordon Pirie aged 20 surrendered to Bronx police after his 16 year old sister found the body of George Nye Jr. 19. District Attorney Mc Geehan said Pirie confessed he killed Nye with an ax.
Blytheville Ark Nov 30 a St Louis and San Francisco passenger train bound from St Louis to Memphis struck an automobile carrying ten people at a crossing killing nine and wounding one child severely All victims were members of the Oxford family farmers Clem Oxford and Lawrence Oxford.
Mrs. Mary Montgomery aged 63 was killed instantly today near Centerbury twelve miles west of Mt. Vernon Ohio when the buggy she rode in was struck and wrecked by a New York Central passenger train.
Dispatch from Beirut reports continued French troop arrivals and railway repairs toward Djebel Druse as rebels prepare to strike Rayak and Damascus. Officials anticipate a major offensive to subdue Syria, while Christian villages resist French influence and mounting tensions threaten civil conflict.
A Baltimore Sun exclusive quotes Governor Miriam Ferguson denying a legislative special session. She vows to remain amid Carlton-like pressure from Speaker Satterwhite and others over road contracts and possible impeachment. Jim Ferguson defends himself while Miriam portrays herself as a fighter.
A rumor that Mary Louise Spas toured Cincinnati as a Cinderella figure in a Browning backed show was debunked. New York papers reported she remains at her Astoria home and has not visited Cincinnati or joined a road production. Spas avoided comment while Colling said she’d stayed with the production five weeks. The hoax appeared planted for a reporter.
New York reports the Leviathan, after a fast voyage from Cherbourg to Ambrose Lightship in five days eight hours, establishes a new speed record for the American merchant marine. Captain Hartley hurries south to Opelika as a stork rumor swirls around his home.
Germany agrees to pay former Emperor William 30 million marks in cash and property as settlement for his claims, while Prussia retains crown estates and art. The deal includes 180000 acres, three Berlin palaces, one in Babelsberg, and Berlin house property, with the crown jewels and major state holdings remaining with Prussia.
John Warren McCord of Alaska, aiming to adopt Victoria Deschamps of Missoula, rejects wealth labels and stresses his solid business ties. He plans to educate the girl, possibly send her to Notre Dame convent school, and says adoption depends on family consent and proper scrutiny.
Rome reports that Pius XI may end the papal policy of voluntary confinement in the Vatican by visiting Assisi to inaugurate a Franciscan monastery on St. Francis of Assisi’s 700th death anniversary. Government and church circles see it as plausible amid Mussolini’s pro church policies and talks of rapprochement.
Robert J. O'Brien announced a ninety nine year lease from Sidney Mills owner of Milson Company on the Savoy Hotel at East Sixth Street. The property fronts 125 feet on Sixth and 90 feet on Carew alley. The deal totals about $1.1 million with $200,000 already paid. William Haas currently manages the hotel with changes expected in time.
The anthracite operators refuse Governor Pinchot's settlement plan as inadequate. They propose resuming negotiations with a 30 day deadline leading to arbitration, with a board including two miners two operators and three neutral members chosen by top federal and state judges. The decision solidifies stalemate and narrows chances for quick end to the three month strike.
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