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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1929

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Four Power Pact Powers Warn China and Russia

The United States Britain France and Japan issue a joint warning to Nanking and Moscow under the Kellogg Briand pact urging peace and arbitration in the red hot Soviet nationalist and Chinese conflict. Meas ures signal stepping up diplomatic efforts while reports of unrest in New York and Manchuria surface.

New York World News Service Washington United States British Empire France Japan Nanking Moscow State Department Stimson Great Britain Paris M. Briand Kellogg

Burgess Couple Admit Murder of Mrs. Fairchilds in Kalamazoo

Eugene Burgess and his wife Pearl confessed to killing 75 year old Mrs. Etta L. Fairchilds over fears of her evil eye on their daughter Eugenie. They beat her with a lead pipe and hammer then hidden the body in a cistern after wrapping it in a rug. The pair are jailed on murder charges as prosecutors probe if their son Burnett aided.

Woman Kalamazoo Mich Etta L. Fairchilds Eugene Burgess Pearl Burgesses Burnett Paul M. Tedrow Burgess York Mrs. Fairchilds Eugenie Jill Detroit

Ford and Edison Vie For Mayor In Florida

Ford and Edison ran neck and neck for mayor in Fort Myers Florida where both received one vote in their home precinct yesterday. William J Wood defeated Josiah H Fitch to lead the city in the first election under the aldermanic form of government replacing the commission.

FT. Myers Fla Henry Ford Thomas A. Edison William J. Wood Lebanon (Ind Josiah H. Fitch Bronx New York City

Sharonville speed cop accused of demanding bribe during arrest

Paul Crow of 1207 Clay Street alleges Sharonville Officer Arthur Hull stopped him about a mile outside town for 49 mph, demanded 25 dollars, then warned him not to return with only 15 dollars. Cincinnati Automobile Club members warned approaching motorists. Hull’s prior record cites multiple speeding and disturbance offenses.

Cincinnati Automobile Club Sharonville Arthur Hull Paul Crow Clay Street William Hochstuhl J. F. Cetzok Crow Hull Cetzok Lebanon Dayton Cincinnati Richard Nepper Ohio Avenue George Crofton Minito Avenue Shelven Duggins Cummins Street North Fairmount Middletown W. A. Raymer Hochstuhl

Ohio Banks face tax ruling may hit 300 nationwide

A Columbus report by Master Commissioner William J. Ford says state taxes on shares of three Columbus national banks may be illegal, potentially voiding taxes for about 300 national banks in Ohio. The suit, filed two years ago by Commercial, Huntington, and Ohio National Banks against Treasurer David P. Anderson, seeks to strike discriminatory taxes and stop collection for late 1926.

Columbus Ohio William J Ohio National Banks of David P. Anderson Franklin County

Poincare presses deputies toward ratifying debt pact

Paris July 19 The Chamber of Deputies debates ratification of the Mellon-Berenger war debt settlement with the United States as Premier Poincare presses for a vote despite Finance Committee opposition Anxious opposition warns of financial crisis if rejected and Cheron argues for unconditional ratification to align with reparations and defend France against foreign speculation Suffers tense mood in the chamber as the debate continues into the night

Paris Chamber of Deputies France United States Raymond Poincare Poincare Cheron Chamber Germany

Judge Denounces Crime Wave Idea After Juvenile Roundup

Judge Charles W. Hoffman in Juvenile Court denounces the notion of a crime wave and blames repeat offenders for ongoing depredations. He sentences four youths to the Boys Industrial School at Lancaster and warns they will return within a year to commit further crimes. He calls for segregation of criminogenic defects and tighter public protection.

Charles W. Hoffman Wade Street Park Lancaster Hoffman Jules

Ford Dies in Electric Chair for Slaying Marshal Dumele

Cincinnati man Rodney Ford 28 was executed at the Ohio Penitentiary for the murder of Marshal Peter Dumele of North College Hill. Ford, who insisted on his innocence, whispered a message to Father Albert O'Brien, the penitentiary chaplain, before the current was applied.

Columbus Rodney Ford Cincinnati Peter Dumele North College Hill Ohio Penitentiary Ford Albert O’brien

Women bootleggers nabbed in Arkansas Texas raids

Federal agents arrested fourteen women at Texarkana and arrested Dot Benson, 20, and Mrs Bonnie Fulmer on the Texas side for possessing liquor. In Pine Bluff, Constable J M MacBurnett chased an auto, arresting five occupants including a sixty year old mother after they broke several whiskey containers. Justice Ragland pledges tougher treatment for women as offenders.

Little Rock Ark Arkansas Texas Prohibition Texarkana J. Ll. MacBurnett Pine Bluff Dot Benson Bonnie Fulmer G. W. Ragland

Want Ad News Brief from Pleasant Ridge Rent

Classified notice reports a three room flat with bath and yard for rent in Pleasant Ridge and mentions an unadvertised upright piano with built in player and rolls offered at a bargain.

St. Louis Pleasant Ridge

Beautiful wicker set with desk and chairs for sale

Compact wicker furniture set including a desk and matching chairs offered at a reasonable price. Suitable for home or sunroom with light, durable design. Great condition and ready for pickup or delivery.

Quick Sure Results Telephone Your Ad

Want ads note the advertising line The Commercial Tribune Canal 6300 for placing notices with fast response and easy contact. No further details provided.

The Commercial Tribune

Angora Fire Wipes Out Historic Fish Bazaar Quarter

Angora in the Ottoman capital of Ankara was engulfed by a major fire started by a discarded cigarette in a lime depot. Beginning at 1 a.m. the blaze destroyed 500 ramshackle houses, shops, a hotel, khans and a mosque, leaving nearly two thousand homeless. Ghazi Mustafa Kemal, president of the republic, arrived to direct efforts for six hours.

Constantinople Angora New Turkey Ghazi Mustapha Kemal Republic New Angola

Indians Celebrate Treaty Freedom With Wampum Belt

In Niagara Falls New York on July 20 a sacred wampum belt will be displayed for the second time in 150 years as part of a six nations celebration of treaty rights for free cross border passage. A Northern Quebec band brings the belt and other treasures including a claimed first canoe built on the continent. The belt will be guarded by Indian warriors.

Niagara Falls N. Y Quebec

Feet Do Your Duty Boa Causes Cripples’ Escape

A ten foot boa constrictor slithered through a Guayaquil hospital cripples ward at night inspiring inmates to flee. Doctors called the episodes miraculous cures as one paralytic leapt from bed to window and then to a patio before the snake was killed after attacking a nurse.

New York A. S. Lonnberg Grace Line South America Guayaquil Ecuador Lonnberg Lomberg

Wife Fed Dog Better, Hubby Seeks Divorce

Columbus July 19. Two men sought divorces. Edward Lattenberg claimed his wife fed the best food to their dogs and wrote to a former husband. William H. Thompson said his wife smoked in front of the children and destroyed his World War mementos in fits of anger.

Columbus Edward Lattenberg William H. Thompson

Bathing Suit Sparks Chicago City Ordinance Clash

In Chicago the Samuel Luthors received a warning from Judge Schulman after their young daughter wore a bathing suit on Oak Street beach. The child wandered onto the lawn where the ordinance prohibited bathing attire on the lawn, so she removed her suit to comply.

Chicago Samuel Luthors

WIFE SUES RIVAL WIFE IN ALIENATION CASE AGAINST Crosley

Elmore E. Crosley real estate agent and builder is named in a $25,000 alienation of affections suit filed in Common Pleas Court. His two wives, Lorena Black Crosley and Henrietta C. Peters Crosley, accuse him of bigamy and desertion after a marriage in November. Crosley’s current whereabouts are unknown. attorney Frank Woodward said the second wife signed a warrant charging bigamy.

Elmore E. Crosley Halpin Avenue Common Pleas Court Lorena Black Crosley Crosley Georgetown Gov. Myers Y. Cooper Piper & Piper Frank Woodward

Walker Killed by Train Near Dayton Tracks

An unidentified man about 50 was killed by a train while walking along the Big Four Railroad tracks south of Dayton. The incident occurred today and authorities have not released the man's name.

Dayton

Bandits Take 42000 From Armored Truck In New Orleans

Masked robbers forced an armored money truck to stop on a New Orleans street and fled with 42000 in cash and negotiable checks. Police searched all day but found no trace of the thieves or the stolen sedan. Bank guards described the trio as hooded men, firing pistols as they escaped. No injuries were reported.

New Orleans Hibernia Bank and’ Trust Company

Laughter Slays Feed Trapper in Keyport Teen Triggers Defense

Catherine Crawford a girl nearing thirteen seized her father George Crawford's .38 revolver and shot him in Keyport New Jersey. The constable who hunted motorists and collected fees was found dead after a confrontation with his daughter. The girl is held on a man slaughter charge with bail set at 2500 dollars pending grand jury action.

New York World News Service Keyport N. J Catherine Crawford George Crawford William Freehold Catherine Myrtle Mrs. Walling

Hoover Plans Aid for Florida Crop Losses in Fruit Fly Drive

President Hoover and the Federal Farm Board weighed relief for Florida growers hit by federal and state fruit fly eradication efforts. Hoover planned to ask Congress for a multi million appropriation to reimburse crop damage, with policies to allow shipments from infested areas under certain conditions to reduce losses. The board also discussed loans from a 1650 000 000 fund and cotton condition monitoring.

Washington Florida Hoover Federal Farm Board Legge Congress White House

Reform Movement Urges Minimalist Men’s Wear at Summer Heat

Dr. Thomas Darlington and Stuart Chase lead a revolt against heavy clothes, advocating loose tan poplin suits or even no tops on beaches. They argue belts and collars are outdated, promoting comfort, health, and productivity through lighter attire for men in hot weather.

New York Thomas Darlington Stuart Chase Darlington Dr. Darlington Calvin Coolidge Mr. Chase

First White to Die in Chair Since Holt

Ford became the first white man from Hamilton County electrocuted at the Columba Penitentiary since Noble Red Holt on April 27, 1923. Holt had killed Hueftlein of Cincinnati. Hueftlein and Albert Guethlein were shot in 1922 when the pair sought to question Holt about automobile transactions.

Ford Hamilton County Columbus Noble Red” Holt Hueftlein Cincinnati Albert Guethlein Holt

End of Ford’s Final Moments as He Faces the Chair

The Rev OBrien spoke of an irreverent mood yet officials sense Ford may have confessed before nearing eternity. Ford entered the deathhouse chairroom at 8 35 pm after a last meal of fish. He wore a blue suit and tan shoes, carried a crucifix, and kissed it before the straps were secured and the chaplain stepped back.

O’brien Ford

Mystery in Murder of Delmar Sheckler in Indiana

The 16 year old Delmar Sheckler was found dead in a pasture within forty rods of his home near South Whitley Indiana. He disappeared after a church event on Sunday. A bullet wound to the forehead and unclothed body were noted. The rifle lay nearby and clothing was burned. Coroner O F Lehmbert and Sheriff J H Haynes investigated.

South Whitley Ind Delmar Sheckler O. F. Lehmbert J. H. Haynes

Ferry Louis Adama Destroyed by Fire at New Richmond

Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the Louis Adama ferry boat at New Richmond Ohio. The vessel carried pedestrians and autos between Ohio and Kentucky shores. Engineer Drew Scott and fireman Dick Watson had left to breakfast. on return they found the boat in flames. Loss estimated at 8000 dollars. Built in 1926 the boat had served since the C and O ended river train service three years ago. Owned by Capt Ezra Sutter of Manchester Delaware who operated it under contract with the railroad.

Commercial Tribune New Richmond Louis Adama Ohio Kentucky Drew Scott Dick Watson Ezra Sutter Manchester

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