Shin League adopts poison liquor deaths record
Five deaths in the Shin League poison liquor case are cited as the league adopts the new inquiry findings.
05 Jan 1927
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1927
Page
1
Five deaths in the Shin League poison liquor case are cited as the league adopts the new inquiry findings.
In Washington the Senate and House sparred over dry policy as a refusal to curb poisonous industrial alcohol sparked questions about anti saloon influence. Rep Underhill defended colleagues amid drinking accusations while others pressed for repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and new alcohol sales.
Members of the Republican Executive Committee debated a recommendation for a trustee of the Cincinnati Southern Railway. They reportedly favored Bolton S. Armstrong, Cincinnati merchant, though officials denied any formal action at the meeting. Judges, mostly Republican, are expected to select a trustee with Armstrong as the suggested candidate if the committee endorses him.
Four NY appellate judges deny Leonard Rhinelander a new trial to annul his marriage to Alice Beatrice Jones Rhinelander alleging misrepresentation of race. Jury found she did not deceive him and he would have wed anyway. The couple married October 14, 1924, and separated soon after.
Gov Morley suspends Warden Tynan for ten days over alleged inefficiency drunkenness and inhuman treatment with claims of a machine gun at the main entrance. Tynan disputes the suspension saying courts barred governor action and vows to defend the penitentiary against attempted removal. Sheriff Glasson named to replace him in a clash over authority.
United States marines will land at Corinto and proceed to Managua to guard the U S delegation as Nicaragua’s Conservative government says the move will curb anarchy. They note prosperity during the thirteen years of prior marine presence.
Michael Cudahy 19, son of the packing family, faced detention in Santa Barbara after his attempts to wed actress Esther Brosheim Astaire were blocked by his mother and by licensing authorities. He was refused licenses in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. his bride-to-be was sent back to Los Angeles with best man Robert O Brien. Aids from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Office were enlisted to locate him as the case drew public notice.
University of Cincinnati officials reported at the January board meeting gifts totaling more than 7000 dollars. Major donors include Emil Pollak and family who funded most endowment gifts and a 5000 dollar gift to general endowment in honor of Mrs. Pollak. The bequests support the botany department and engineering programs and aim to advance paleo botanical research.
A fresh arrest in the Don R. Mellett crime case emerges in Cleveland as Ben Nadel is charged with harboring fugitive Patrick McDermott. Federal and Canton officials disclose McDermott’s whereabouts after months of concealment in East 105th Street, with threats to life if he spoke.
Scores of Hartwell residents aided officers during a nightlong search for a police dog that bit eight people severely. The animal, suspected rabies, attacked everyone it encountered on the streets, police reports say.
U S Treasury reports a 218 279 937 surplus for the first half of the fiscal year, up from 125 598 300 in the same period last year. The notice from Washington dated January 4 highlights the annual comparison and the fiscal position.
The Senate passed the annual agricultural supply bill totaling $128,598,589 and sent it to conference. Amendments include Glass proposed cattle feed additives to explain blue grass meat discoloration and Howell to fund $2,300 for artichoke sugar extraction research. Mayfield won a clause directing the Agriculture Department to develop new uses for cotton with $571,780 allocated for grazing and promotion of farm products.
Florence I Cochran, 19, a Broadhorn School teacher, denies entertaining 10 to 14 year old pupils with lurid stories during recess. County Superintendent Walter M. McGee holds her fate after testimony from seven pupils and supporters. Cochran calls the dispute a school rumpus and accuses President C C Crawford of plotting to oust her for his son Cleo Crawford.
Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb known as thrill slayers were brought from state prison to Joliet court to answer a $100000 suit by Chicago taxi driver Charles Ream for alleged kidnapping and mutilation of Bobby Franks in November 1923. They appeared bored but allowed cross examinations and visited with friends as habeas corpus was authorized for their appearance. The case likely to go to jury tomorrow.
Thirty seven injured and three workers believed killed after an explosion aboard the French barque Richelieu at a Curtis Bay pier. The ship, loaded with pitch from Nantes for Laurient, sank after flames raged for hours. Most injured were Baltimore hospital patients. fire crews said all crew members escaped.
New York January 4 William R Newman a former dental mechanic turned rum runner testified in court that American dollar bills served as code messages for liquor smuggling. He described how a serial number like K281349018 signaled fifty pints of Scotch and explained how smugglers used the bills to convey quantities and types of liquor. He noted the practice while detailing his experiences in the revenue case.
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