13 Jul 1928
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1928
Page
1
News from Tyrol details tensions as Mussolini seeks influence over the region with actions stirring unrest and potential clash between local authorities and Italian leadership.
Demonstrations erupt in South Tyrol after an Italian war monument in Bolzano bears the words foreigners language laws and arts. Chancellor Seipel faces protests as Italy closes its frontier to Austrians, while police guard Italian consulates and officials seek to avoid violence.
A Federal Trade Commission brief filed by Edward L. Smith claims that RCA and major partners including General Electric American Telephone and Telegraph Westinghouse Inter national and others have divided wireless by cross licensing radio patents. The document accuses defaming rivals goods blocking jobbers and using financial power to thwart new capital and a China government deal.
Chicago July 12 Pop Keller one of the region’s oldest pilots was fatally injured when his airplane plunged from 700 feet. He died an hour after hospital transport. West Johnson, a licensed pilot in the plane, survived uninjured. Keller, age 60, had flown nearly 20 years with no serious prior accident.
Postmaster General New testified before the Senate Post Office Sub-committee detailing efforts to curb patronage sales. He cited Georgia appointments as 62 percent influenced by lawmakers and said postmasters were pressured to fund parties, with a Democratic letter urging a quick $75 contribution. No further hearings set for ~two weeks while additional information is gathered.
Perry Edwards, 67, fired three shots killing Corrine Wilson, 51, restaurant owner at Gest and Harriet streets after an argument over money and a rival suitor. Edwards, who had worked for Wilson for years, was arrested at his home on Richmond Street. Wilson’s waitress, Jeane Rudisell, testified Edwards previously lived with Wilson and had recently argued over an absent money tally from seven dinners.
A Baltimore & Ohio locomotive on a westbound express near Plainfield New Jersey travelled over forty miles an hour after two driving rods broke. Fireman Arthur Bien climbed the engine and released the boiler exhaust valves to avert a possible explosion as the train slowed half a mile from the break. A shelter column was struck, collapsing. passenger Edgar Smith was unhurt.
Draper M. Daugherty son of former United States Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty announced he married Estelle Sturges in Tucson. Both had recently obtained Mexican divorces in Nogales Sonora. Mrs Sturges was formerly Jean Bowers daughter of former West Virginia Congressman George Meas Bowers.
In Biloxi the Southern District of Mississippi federal grand jury, 18 members strong, began examining distribution of patronage with the state Republican leader as a subject. Witnesses were summoned to discuss the July appointment of A. P. Russell of Magee as U S Marshal and any correspondence with Perry W. Howard, assistant attorney general.
Judge Stanley Strubler rules jurors are state employees during service and eligible for workers compensation. Mary Rogers, injured at Hamilton County Courthouse while serving as juror, had her claim denied since jurors are not employees under the act. The ruling clarifies the distinction between appointment and contract of hire for jurors.
In Budapest a man claiming to be Prince Louis Bourgon, later identified by police as an American named Oliky, was expelled after arrest for attempting to swindle a hotel porter out of 1500 dollars. He claimed kinship to King Alfonso of Spain and sought to represent American finances in a 50 million loan to Hungary. The tale echoes earlier New York mentions of a Don Alfonso Louis Jerome de Bourbon tied to Spain’s royal lineage.
Dallas Bishop John M. Moore, head of multiple SMU conferences, denounces Al Smith over prohibition and Tammany Hall ties. He will vote for Hoover and Curtis to avert a moral disaster and safeguard the Democratic party, urging anti Smith events in Dallas and Asheville.
Queen Mary Purnell widow of Benjamin Purnell seeks to stop H T Dewhirst from selling colony literature. She names seven of his aides as co defendants. Paul Perrodt sues for 5000 dollars against Dewhirst and followers over a cherry orchard fight on the colony farm.
The French barkentine La Frileuse was abandoned and set on fire after a collision off St. Pierre with the Red Cross steamer Nerissa. Nerissa arrived at St Johns with the French captain and a crew of thirty five, all saved.
George Mills caused a mill creek search for a drowned man to end when he revealed he was the person sought. Police and bystanders watched as Mills confessed and a policeman fell into the river after a surprised look.
A lightning bolt struck a chimney at 1111 Fairbanks avenue in Price Hill killing Ignatius Zoz, 74, as a thunderstorm raged. Coroner Swing ruled death from shock due to excitement. The storm caused hail damage to nearby farms and structures, including a 25-foot ice cooler roof and several houses, with totals around $1,350.
Bell Laboratories revealed an improved sunlight television system showing full body images on a small screen. Demonstrations on their roof and another floor displayed tennis, golf, and boxing with clear detail similar to cinema. The televisor uses sunlight and a more sensitive photo electric cell, with potential Klieg light adaptation uncertain. Dr. Frank Gray and Dr. Herbert Ives led the development.
Berlin official note to Kellogg announces Germany’s acceptance of the revised multilateral treaty for renunciation of war. Germany agrees to sign in the form submitted on June 23 and becomes the first of fourteen nations to reply. Kellogg awaits replies from Britain, France and other original signatories.
Alexander Roland Peacock a former New York department store clerk turned Carnegie Steel beneficiary died of pneumonia at St. Vincent's Hospital. Once among Carnegie era millionaires his fortune fluctuated to a fraction of earlier estimates. He owned properties in New York including the Hotel Savoy East 27th Street and lived in Scotland. Funeral rites were held in New York with burial planned at Homewood Cemetery in Pittsburgh.
Probate Court heard the will of Mrs. Maria Elizabeth Griep widow of John Griep detailing about $20,000 in bequests to religious and charitable organizations and relatives. St Francis Hospital receives $10,000 the largest gift while St Henrys Church St Aloysius Orphan Society Little Sisters of the Poor and Brothers of St Francis get $500 each. Executrix named as Maria Heink Vonderheide with Dorger Dorger as attorneys.
Larrie McGrath of Fremont Ohio, driven by zeal for law observance, braked suddenly causing Officer Samuel Andeppas to crash into his car. Andeppas sustained cuts and bruises. McGrath surrendered after taking the officer to a hospital. He was booked on speeding. Andeppas estimated the speed at fifty miles per hour.
More than a score of people were hurt in two bus accidents. In Cincinnati a Clifton-Hughes High line collision on Dana avenue left two injured, while near Cynthiana Kentucky another crash occurred on the L. L. L. Highway. One victim, 65 year old Ida Lane, suffered a broken arm, and 17 year old Earl Dietz suffered head and wrist injuries.
Mrs. Ethel Patton, 21, charges husband Russell Patton, 32, with old fashioned ideas and tyranny. She says she may smoke, pick dancing partners, and defends modern independence in a case filed four months after their wedding.
The Soviet icebreaker Krassin rescued Captains Alberto Zappi and Filippo Zappi and crew from Nobile's Italia after thirteen days without food. Five others aboard Italia were saved, with Malmgren dead, as the Krassin reached the camp and carried aid back toward civilization.
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