31 Jan 1924
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1924
Page
1
A banker’s son admits killing a fellow student in an auto and dumps the body in Duck Creek. The victim’s gems are missing, and a manhunt or trial may follow as investigators press for clues and motive.
Special Correspondent of The Commercial Tribune reports that President Coolidge's political future is tied to the Teapot Dome scandal. Republicans fear the issue could influence the election, while Democrats press for resignations and further probes. The piece notes internal party dynamics and the role of Gregory and Strawn in the inquiry.
John A. Mazzola a 28 year old dental student and son of a Panama City merchant was found murdered in Duck Creek Norwood. Halton Siddall a fellow student was arrested after confessing to shooting Mazzola in a quarrel while denying certain knife wounds. He claimed provocation but would not reveal details about a possible woman. Police traced the crime through a bloodstained automobile seat and then found a bloodstained shirt among Siddall's belongings. The case hinges on Siddall's admission and the motive remains unclear.
Robert Pointer of Dearborn Michigan is urged as the People's Progressive party presidential candidate at a meeting in Omaha Delegates from 27 states attend the convention and voting for nominees will occur tomorrow Pointer, age 61, favors a conservative platform and says he would accept if nominated Henry Ford supporters also push Ford but the chair says Pointer is the choice Missouri Anti-Saloon League opposes Senator Reed for the Democratic nomination superintendent A H Post announced in St Louis Missouri.
A pale young man named Ralph Hale posed in three roles to trick pastors in Cincinnati out of 105 dollars. He posed as a station agent, a Federal Reserve official, and a city physician, duping Rev. Atkins Dr. Herget and Rev. Roughton into advancing funds before disappearing. Authorities note a pattern of similar cons across cities.
The District of Columbia Supreme Court sustains demurrers for Benedict Crowell and six others linked to wartime cantonment contracts. The ruling notes the indictment lacks supporting facts and fails to prove Baker approval of cost plus contracts. The decision affects Crowell Starrett Tuttle Lundoff Foster McGibbons and Mears among others.
In Youngstown Ohio on January 30 Mayor C H Scheible eased Sunday blue law rules to permit buttermilk sales for home consumption, changing prior rules that required patrons to drink on premises. Bootblacks also said Saturday shoe shines rise to 15 cents due to Sunday restrictions.
The Buffalo Pittsburgh express derailed on a curve at St George flag station twenty two miles south of Franklin Pa. Three people died including engineer Ames Hulings and fireman W W Jenkins, a porter also perished. Eleven were injured, most in the Pullman car, as the train plunged into the Allegheny River and hillside. A relief train with doctors and nurses rushed to the scene while lines were repaired.
In Rome on January 30 Pope Pius received a delegation of sailors from the U S S Colorado. Accompanied by Chaplain Witherspoon and Mgr Eugene Burke the pontiff encouraged duty religion and patriotism and gave his apostolic benediction. The sailors were cheered as they posed for photos in the Vatican courtyard.
Readable items include a 12000 square foot retail space for rent with electric elevator, a Poultry and Supply listing for Choice Barred Rock Cockerels, a private school instruction notice for stammering, a new guitar for sale, a 25 room hotel offered for sale by owner, a William and Mary dark mahogany dining room suite in For Sale Miscellaneous, and a stenographer seeking an eight year position.
Columbus dispatch reports Governor Donahey requesting an inquiry into bribery alleged in the State Securities Department. Attorney General Crabbe turns over evidence to Prosecuting Attorney King, amid rumors tied to certification of Pennky Coal Company stock.
Washington January 30 Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee voted to reduce 1923 taxes payable this year. Chairman Green said the cut could reach 25 percent, saving taxpayers about 225 million dollars if implemented. The proposal targets after-calculation taxes for all personal filers as an immediate relief measure and would be included in the revenue bill with potential refunds if approved after March 15.
The Rev. 8 B Samples, a Holy Roller minister, was shot and killed in front of his Gamoca home. Edward Hitt surrendered to Fayette County Sheriff and was jailed on charges of the shooting. Mrs Martha Hitt testified at a later hearing that Samples had made advances to her and had been warned to stay away from the Hitt home.
An Investigating Committee of the Public Health Federation led by Dr Otto Geier urged Hamilton County to transfer Longview Hospital for the Insane to state control. They described overcrowding with 228 patients sleeping on floors and criticized divided responsibility between county trustees and the state welfare director. The committee adopted a formal statement for the County Commissioners and warned of ongoing neglect at the county infirmary.
The city of Orizaba, the largest in Vera Cruz state, has reportedly fallen to government forces amid the Mexican conflict. Reports say General Andres Figueroa or possibly General Francisco Barbosa led the advance, with Federal forces deployed along the Veracruz railroad as Coast Guard and Navy observers monitor naval movements and potential U S interests.
Rebels near Jiminez in Southern Chihuahua attacked a passenger train at Dolorez Station fifty miles south of Jiminez. Bombs and dynamite were used as the train, guarded by regular soldiers, was looted and forced to halt, severing direct rail communication with Mexico City from the border.
The $500,000 breach of promise case claims Mrs. Onezim de Bouchel of New Orleans and Asa G. Candler Sr. engaged to wed in Reno, with defense contending she was legally married to Adelphe Rocquet. Trial opened as jurors were selected. the defense amended to challenge the validity of the engagement.
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