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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1929

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Death of William Peters longtime Vine Street night life figure

William Peters, 75, father of Cincinnati Health Commissioner Dr. William H. Peters, died yesterday at his Mayflower Building home. A former Peters's Concert Hall proprietor and later a Race Street cafe owner, he shaped Cincinnati nightlife. Survived by his widow and two sons, he would have celebrated 50th wedding anniversary with Mrs. Peters if he had lived to November 25.

William Peters William H. Peters Cincinnati Vine Street Peters Twelfth Thirteenth Streets Race Street Pear Street St. Aloysius Schuman’s Helena Mora Caldwell Sisters the Morels Delora Dupremont Koster & Bial’s New York Dr. Peters Walter G

Konjola touted as remedy against rheumatism

The Konjola medicine is promoted as a 32 ingredient blend claiming rapid and lasting relief from digestion, kidney, and rheumatic issues. A Cincinnati case from George K. Donelson describes significant improvement in two weeks and continued use for broader benefits. The Konjola Man operates at the Dow Drug Store in Cincinnati meeting the public daily.

Konjola Dow Drug Store Sixth and Vine Streets Cincinnati George K. Donelson Homer Avenue Madisonville Sixth and Vine Streets Dow

Father of Serial Movies Francis J Grando dies in Los Angeles

Francis J Grandon known as the Father of the Serial Motion Picture died in a Los Angeles hospital at age 50 after a third paralytic stroke. He arrived in 1902 and became a noted director in silent drama training stars like Mary Pickford and Edmund Breese. He worked with Biograph Lubin Griffiths Triangle Majestic and Selig. Relatives believed living in Indiana.

Los Angeles Cal Francis J. Grandon Grandon Webster Cullison Portland Ore Mary Pickford Mme Olga Petrova Edmund Breese Biograph Company Lubin D. W. Griffith Triangle Majestic Selig Picture Colony Indiana

Mayflower pilot dies famed riverman of Presidents

Washington July 12 Capt Bill Luckett known as the Grand Old Man of the Potomac has died at 74. For over fifty years he piloted the Mayflower yacht of the Presidents and ferried kings princes generals and statesmen. He never caused a serious accident and only had one illness in his 74 years.

Washington Bill Luckett William Edward Luckett The Potomac King Alvert Belgium Marshal Foch Mt. Vernon Bill Lucket Admiral Beatty Col. Lindberg Memphis Paris

Aged Fairmount Man Gerhardt Hesselbrock Dies After Operation

Gerhardt H Hesselbrock 85 longtime Fairmount resident died yesterday at home after a four week illness following an operation at Good Samaritan Hospital He born in Germany came to Fairmount at 16 He married Mary Hess 57 years ago and they celebrated a golden wedding anniversary seven years ago He was a dairy worker turned grocer for 25 years retiring twenty years ago He is survived by his widow seven children 31 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren Funeral services are set for Monday at 3 30 at St Bonaventura s Church conducted by Witt Vermer undertakers notes a nephew is retired police lieutenant John M Hesselbrock.

Gerhardt H. Hesselbrock Fairmount Selim Avenue Good Samaritan Hospital Germany Mr. Hesselbrock Mary Hess Westwood Selim Avenues St. Bonaventura’s Church Witt & Termer Westwood Avenue Hesselbrock Charles Schiedrich Dudley Kuegle Henry Janszen Y Louis Trauth Robert Kareth J. Henry John Bernard Hesselbrock John Mhesselbrock

Dr E R Campbell Dies Aboard Majestic En Route to Europe

Dr E R Campbell, 55, son in law of W C Durant, automobile maker, died of heart failure on the steamship Majestic en route to Europe. His body to be left at Southampton and likely returned on Cunarder Aquitania sailing July 20. He was accompanied by his 19 year old daughter Edwina who was traveling to Paris to meet friends. He had been in good health at departure.

New York E. R. Campbell W. Co. Durant Majestic Southampton White Star Line E. R

Death of Angelica Yeatman Carr Scene in The Crisis

Mrs. Angelica Yeatman Carr 87 original of Jennie Carvel in Winston Churchill The Crisis dies at Missouri Baptist Hospital after three weeks illness. She was daughter of James E Yeatman original of a character in the same novel and Bellegrade the Yeatman home featured in scenes.

Angelica Yeatman Carr ST. Louis Jennie Carvel Winston Churchill Missouri Baptist Hospital

John B. Chilton Dies at 65 Former Penitentiary Warden

John B. Chilton of Eddyville Kentucky aged 65 who served as Warden of the Kentucky State Penitentiary for seventeen years died after a long illness. He led during the 1923 three day riot that left three convicts and three guards dead with funeral services set for this morning and burial in Pembroke Christian County.

John .B. Chilton Eddyville John B. Chilton Kentucky State Penitentiary Pembroke Christian County Chilton

Dr S D Faust Dies at 76 in Dayton Ohio

Dr S D Faust, a longtime professor of church history and the English Bible at Bonebrake Theological Seminary, died in Dayton, Ohio, at age 76. He retired from active duties three years ago after starting with the seminary in 1893.

S. D. Faust Dayton, O Faust Bonebrake Theological Seminary

Mangold Brother and Sister Notified of Tex Death

Albert E. Mangold was reported dead in Nallas Texas last night. His brother William F. Mangold of 1719 Reading Road and sister Mary Danner of Hyde Park were informed. Mangold formerly lived here and served as vice president of the American Laundry Company in Dallas.

Albert F. Mangold William F. Mangold Reading Road Mary Danner Hyde Park Albert E. Mangold Nallas Tex Mangold Dallas American Laundry Company

Neal Wins Mandamus To Certify Election To Lawrence County Board

In Columbus on July 12 Judge Henry L Scarlett granted a mandamus ordering Secretary of State Clarence J Brown to certify Thomas H Neal Ironton as a member of the Lawrence County Board of Elections. The action was brought by 28 Lawrence County Republican Central Committee members who backed Neal last August amid factional splits with W A Hawkins Ironton seeking the post.

Neal Columbus Clarence J. Brown Thomas H. Neal Ironton Lawrence County Board of Elections Henry L. Scarlett Lawrence County Republican Central Committee W. A. Hawkins Committee

Noted American artist Robert Henri dies at 64

Robert Henri, prominent American painter, died at his New York home after a long illness. Born in Cincinnati, he trained in New York Philadelphia Paris and abroad. His work La Neige was bought by the French Government in 1899, he earned medals from Buffalo 1901 St Louis 1904 and other honors through 1929.

New York Robert Henri Cincinnati Luxembourg Philadelphia Art Club Harris Chicago Art Institute Buenos Aires Carol H. Beck Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Wilmington Society of Fine Arts

Cincinnati Artist Henri Remembered by Local Art Circle

Close ties linked the painter to Cincinnati. Mrs. Mary Alexander announced his death and withdrew his works from sale at her East McMillan gallery. The Cincinnati Art Museum owns his portrait Beatrice, and Richard Busebaum was among his students. His influence on peers was noted in local circles.

Cincinnati Henri Cincinnati Art Colony Mary Alexander East McMilland Street Alexander Charles Wiedemann Newport Kentucky Cincinnati Art Museum Beatrice Richard Busebaum Mr. Henri

Memorial Endowment Aims to Honor Artist Henri

In Santa Fe a Robert Henri Memorial Association formed to raise 2 million dollars for a major American memorial gallery in New York. The movement began hours after Henri’s death with over a hundred artists from the Santa Fe and Taos colonies joining and telegrams sent nationwide. Henri was a member of the Society of Independent Artists.

Henri Santa FE N. M Robert Henri Robert Henri Memorial Association New York Taos United States Society of Independent Artists

Stringer’s Lost Metal Formula Tied to German Claims Denied

Herbert Falls of West Middletown disputes reports that S. A. D. Stringer’s claimed metal formula was stolen from Germany. Falls says Stringer dictated details before death and that the material weighs like aluminum but is stronger and nearly non corrosive. Stringer died in the county infirmary and is buried in a pauper’s grave.

The Commercial Tribune Hamilton, O Herbert Falls West Middletown S. A. D. Stringer Stringer Falls A. T. Hillock Hamilton

Pilgrimage to Site of Mexican Flyer Carranza Death

A group led by Mexican Consul G. Meade Fierro and Philadelphia residents visited the New Jersey pines near Chatworth to honor Capt. Emilio Carranza. They placed wreaths at the crash site and discussed a permanent memorial after ceremonies indicating Carranza, nicknamed the Lindbergh of Mexico, died during a storm while en route from Roosevelt Field to Mexico City.

Philadelphia New Jersey Pines Chatworth Emilio Carranza Independence Hall Pines Young Flyer Lindbergh of Mexico Carranza Roosevelt Field N. Y Mexico City New York

Lady Mayor Visits Hoover in Washington

The Marchioness of Townshend Mayoress of Lynn England paid respects to President Hoover in Washington accompanied by her son Lord Townshend. They were presented by Sir Esme Howard the British Ambassador.

Hoover Washington Marchioness of Townshend Lynn England Lord Townshend Esme Howard

Pay-Roll Bandits Shoot Employee and Escape With Cash

In Cleveland three bandits shot paymaster John Cooney in a field office of the A. R. Brueggeman Company and fled with $2000. Cooney was wounded in the arm as the robbers entered with guns drawn and a fourth man waited outside in a car. Cooney described the suspects to police.

Cleveland John Cooney Cooney A. R. Brueggeman Company

Magruder Restored to Duty after Navy Critique

Admiral Magruder, praised by Senator Borah for simple justice, is restored to duty by Secretary Adams after prior punishment for criticizing naval administration. Born in Mississippi, he entered the Naval Academy in 1885, served in the Spanish-American War, and earned the Distinguished Service Medal and Legion of Honor. Rear Admiral Kittelle becomes head of the Board of Inspection and Survey in Washington.

Coolidge Roosevelt Navy Senate Capitol Borah Idaho Magruder King Utah Naval Administration Yazoo County Mississippi Naval Academy Kittelle Washington Board of Inspection and Survey Navy Department George C. Day General Board

Cleveland Bishop Returns From Papal Visit

Bishop Joseph A. Schrembs of Cleveland arrived aboard the Berengaria after meeting Pope Pius XII in Europe. He told Cleveland clergy at a pier reception that the Pope discussed the Lateran Treaty and defended his role in creating an independent papal state as bringing peace to the church.

New York Joseph A. Schrembs Cleveland Europe Pier Mgr Joseph Smith Papal State

Grade Elimination Move Approved for City Bridge Approach

The City Planning Committee yesterday recommended passage to City Council of the revised Beechmont avenue Pennsylvania Railroad grade elimination ordinance after a conference with the City Manager. The committee also approved an ordinance giving the Cincinnati & Covington Bridge Company the right to cross Third Street and an alley for a new northern approach to the Suspension Bridge.

Cincinnati & Covington Bridge Company Third Street

Local Obituaries List Five Profiles With Funeral Plans

Several Cincinnati area deaths are announced including Clara H Heilman 21, Katherine Bartles Kruckemeyer widow, Albert E Mangold of Dallas formerly Cincinnati, George Pearce Jr resident Amor Place, and William Peters Hyde Park. Funeral details follow with dates and locations. William J Strobl aged 49 Clifton, with requiem mass and funeral arrangements noted.

George, Sr Louisa Pearce Thedieck Paul Huth Clifton Ludlow Avenue Whitfield Immanuel Evangelical Church Queen City Lawnway Avenues Peters William Peters Mary Peters Vascou Vine Street William H. Peters Observatory Road Hyde Park St. George’s Church St. Joseph's Catholic Strobl William J Marie Ankenbau

Graydon Tang State Rights Views Prompt Mixed Reactions

The speech by Graydon emphasizing state sovereignty drew early support and skepticism. E P Moulinier opposed prohibition, while Charles Cornette and William N Benham weighed the legality and feasibility of enforcing state rights against federal authority.

Graydon E. P. Moulinier Charles Cornette Mr. Graydon

Baker says citizens may change laws and urges lawful action

Newton D. Baker told the Ohio Bar Association in Cedar Point that the Law Investigation Commission will confront the Eighteenth Amendment with courage and that citizens have the privilege to change laws through legitimate means while obedience remains the duty until change occurs. The convention saw leadership re elected and a motion against prohibition tabled by a narrow vote. Grauman Marks and Henry Baer were named to Bar Association committees.

Baker Cedar Point Newton D. Baker Hoover Law Investigation Commission Ohio State Bar Association William C. Pickerel Dayton Marshal Fenton Columbus J. L. W. Henney Paul V. McNutt American Legion Cleveland Myers Y. Cooper Frank Gentsch Cincinnati Courts of Appeal Ohio Bar Association Sandusky Associated Press Grauman Marks Henry Baer

Battle of Boyne Date Feted in Belfast

In Belfast six northern counties marked the Boyne anniversary with public meetings and resolutions praising King William III’s recovery. The Boyne battle of 1690 saw William’s forces defeat James II on the river banks, a milestone leading to his reign. About 30,000 Orangemen, including overseas contingents, marched through the city.

Belfast Northern Ireland Boyne Boyne River William III of Orange James II Glencoe William

Ohio U Graduate Wins Rome Art Fellowship

The American Academy in Rome named two landscape architecture fellowships. Charlies R. Sutton of Ottawa Illinois won a three year award. Thomas D. Price of Boston earned a two year fellowship. Sutton is an Illinois graduate. Price holds an Ohio State University degree and an M L A from Harvard. First honorable mention went to Hodge J. Hankon Mount Carmel Illinois and second to George Lisbenthaler Dayton Ohio. The $8,000 each fellowships were awarded in competition.

New York American Academy In Rome Charlies R. Sutton Ottawa Ill Thomas D. Price Boston Sutton University of Illinois Price Ohio State University Harvard Academy Hodge J. Hankon Mt. Carmel

Liberty Torch Enlightened With Stronger Golden Light

The Statue of Liberty’s torch was relit at 8 p.m. to celebrate the electric light’s golden jubilee. The new illumination extends visibility about three times farther, prompting warnings to ship captains and air lines to avoid misdirection. This marks the third torch upgrade, moving from metal with lantern, to incandescent bulbs and a 1,500 watt core with upgraded lenses.

New York World News Service New York Liberty

Governor Reviews Troops at Camp Perry Ohio

Governor Cooper made his first official visit to Camp Perry and reviewed the Seventy third Infantry Brigade of the Ohio National Guard under Brig. Gen. L. Connelly. He was introduced to brigade officers and staff from the Toledo and Cleveland regiments and the 112th Medical Regiment.

Camp Perry Gov. Cooper Adjt Arthur Reynolds Seventy-third Infantry Ohio National Guard L. 8. Connelly Toledo Cleveland 112Th Medical Regiment Columbus

Bennie Welzer Intervenes In Divorce Hearing

In Chicago Bennie Welzer, a Russian-born American child, disrupted a divorce case by insisting his father is kind and his mother lies about abuse. Judge Gemmill halted the decree, warning Mrs Welzer of six months jail if she harms the boy again.

Chicago Bennie Welzer Isaac Lena Welzer Russia Gemmill

Former Chinese Singular Pal Faces Deportation Risk

An informational note states that if convicted the individual faces ten years imprisonment or a $5,000 fine or both, with possible deportation.

Chinese Minister Seeks Extradition of Mrs Kao for Opium Smuggling

Chinese Minister Wu asked Secretary Stimson to hand Mrs Ying Kao wife of the San Francisco vice consul to China for trial on opium smuggling charges. The secretary took the request under review with unofficial opinion leaning against granting the extradition.

Kao China Washington Stimson Ying Kao San Francisco

Rival Planes Start on A Rage to America

The Polish airmen prepared for a transatlantic crossing to the American coast aiming to reach New York from Paris about 3 622 miles away. They bade farewell with quiet hands as they departed while Coste and Bellonte waved and began their own bold journey. The Poles planned to adjust their course with wind and may head west once over the open sea, possibly following the Azores route then veering north toward Halifax if winds oppose them.

American New York Paris Azores Halifax

City Comptroller blocks school tax warrant sale

Chicago July 12. City Comptroller George K Schmidt blocks sale of 40.725 million school tax anticipation warrants. He says School Board funds are city funds and require City Council depository oversight. Council had refused ratification after the board contracted with Halsey Stuart & Co. Central Trust Co of Illinois to hold funds is not a legal city depository for over 2 million.

Chicago Halsey Stuart & Co George K. Schmidt Schmidt Central Trust Company of Illinois H. Wallace Caldwell

James Edwin Stuart Named Executive Secretary for Ohio Humane Society

White Plains North Carolina resident James Edwin Stuart will assume duties as Executive Secretary of the Ohio Humane Society in August after a strong recommendation from Ruth Workum. The Cumminsville Northside Booster Club plans its sixth annual outing and picnic at Gutzwiller's Grove Blue Rock Pike Mt. Airy on July 21 with Joseph A. Feldman as outing chairman.

James Edwin Stuart White Plains N. C The Ohio Humane Society Ruth I. Workum Cumminsville Northside

Judge Snook Hearing Delayed As Motions For Time Grow

Under Judge Scarlett the trial will begin about five weeks after the crime. Defense alienists Berry and Heffner testify partial exams. state experts find no insanity indications. Snook confessed to beating Miss Hix with a hammer and slashing her jugular to end her suffering.

James H. Berry Athens State Hospital George W. Heffner Circleville Berry Snook Heffner Scarlett E. O. Ricketts Ricketts

Tiny Fruit Fly menace hits Florida citrus crop

Florida citrus faces reduced yields as a tiny fruit fly pest disrupts crops. William Wert of the Florida Citrus Exchange notes the pest’s spread and extended quarantine to nine miles if incubation advances, while California and Florida both expect lower harvests than last year. Cincinnati trade links remain strong with about 1,500 carloads of fruit sent to northern and eastern cities and the exchange moving roughly 16,000 carloads.

William Wert Florida Citrus Exchange Florida Wert California America Cincinnati

Powers Seeking Arbitration in Harbin Rail Coup

Harbin faces possible railway tie up as consular bodies discuss mediation. Russian and Soviet officials withdraw deported staff to Siberia while Chang Ching Hui enforces martial law style restrictions. Soviet plenipotentiary L B Serebriakov to travel to Manchuria to pursue a diplomatic settlement. Japanese officials fear grave stakes but doubt armed action by Soviet Russia.

Tokyo Harbin Manchuria Rengo Siberia Chang Ching-Hui Sungari Moscow L. B. Serebriakov Railway Commissariat Russia

Kitten Rescued After Sewer Digging in Columbus

A vagrant kitten among ten found a home with laundryman Charles Puong was heard meowing from a sewer. Humane Society officials hired four men to dig up the sewer. the cat initially hid back as workers rushed to reach it, and the search continued through the day.

Columbus, CO Charles Puong H. E. Oddis Humane Society

Canada Net Debt Falls by 92 Million in Year

Ottawa reports the Dominion’s net debt declined by 92,620,133 in the year ending June 30. The June 30 1928 level was 2,244,142,450, falling to 2,151,522,317. First quarter fiscal data show ordinary revenue up 13,529,153 while ordinary expenditure rose 591,266.

Ottawa Dominion of Canada Finance Department Dominion

Fire damages factory after alcohol tank explosion

A fire at the Kode Electric and Manufacturing plant 509 East Pearl Street started by an alcohol tank explosion damaged property estimated at $1000. The blaze forced employees from the building. sprinklers flooded lower floors. Firemen under Marshal Edward Franks shut off the sprinklers and used chemicals to extinguish the flames.

Kode Electric and Manufacturing Company East Pearl Street Edward Franks

Youths Bound Over In Robbery Case At Police Court

Two youths captured by police in the home of attorney Robert L. Black at 1881 Madison road were bound over to the grand jury yesterday by Judge George E. Tebbs in Police Court. Bonds were set at $5,000 each for John Harding alias Hughes 26 of 51 North Third street Hamilton Ohio and Scott Love 38 of 313 Sycamore street.

Robert L. Black Madison Road George E. Tebbs John Harding Hughes North Third Street Hamilton, O Scott Love Sycamore Street

Young Matron Missing in Salem Oregon

Police search for 17 year old Mrs Catherine Brush bride of under a year who was last seen two days ago entering a roadster at the bus station near her Greenford home seven miles from Salem. She had been visiting her mother Mrs Mary Williamson and relatives fear for her safety. Her husband Robert Brush works for the State Highway Department.

Salem Catherine Brush Greenford Mary Williamson Robert Brush State Highway Department

Postal veteran charged in stamp removal embezzlement

Fred F. Bradley a 38 year Post Office foreman in Toledo was arraigned on charges of removing stamps from foreign mail and embezzling funds. He waived examination and is held to the grand jury under $2,500 bond by U S Commissioner Gaines. The government alleges he placed stamps on domestic mail and used money to defray domestic postage.

Toledo Fred F. Bradley Department United States Gaines

Deshler Will Rewards Workers With Substantial Bequests

In Columbus, on July 12, the will of pioneer banker John G. Deshler was probated. Florence M. Strickler, longtime secretary, receives 25 000 dollars, and chauffeur John Wigmore gets 10 000 dollars. The remaining 150 000 dollars goes to Deshler's daughter, Mrs. Charles Hamilton.

Columbus Florence M. Strickler John G. Deshler John Wigmore Deshler Charles Hamilton

Fumes Endanger Woman and Infant in Wapakoneta Home

Mrs. Edwin Weitz and her six weeks old daughter were nearly fatally overcome by kerosene stove fumes while sleeping in an adjoining room. Fire or smoke investigators reported the stove had burned down to the wick and released toxic vapors. The incident occurred in Wapakoneta Ohio on July 12.

Wapakoneta, CO Edwin Weitz

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