30 Jul 1926
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1926
Page
1
A hurricane devastates the Caribbean with 150 deaths in Bahamas and Nassau, 54 bodies washed ashore, and three schooners carrying heavy passenger lists sinking near Santo Domingo as 75 boats go down.
The hurricane swept the east coast of Florida then Georgia, with unofficial death estimates from two hundred to two hundred fifteen and property damage near eight to eleven million dollars. Dozens of sponge boats sunk near the Bahamas. Nassau and Palm Beach report deaths and losses as the storm moves westward toward Alabama.
Nassau reports a devastating hurricane that destroyed more than seventy-five boats and left many families homeless. The storm swept from the Caribbean into the Bahama Islands, crippling utilities and driving the sponge fleet of 150 to 200 vessels to sea or wrecking boats like the Isoceles linked to Shamrock IV.
Classified ads summarize rental offerings in Madisonville Avon dale Mt Auburn Evanston and a Ford sedan camper special plus apples at 50 cents a bushel. The Commercial Tribune lists advertiser names and latest offerings in rentals real estate automobiles and merchandise.
Damascus Syria July 29. The gardens of Damascus long seen as oldest in the world echo with machine guns cannon and planes pouring death and sowing hatred. Senegalese and Circassian troops move as Arab dissidents stalk them while Druses march through palm lined avenues once walked by ancient rulers and prophets.
Testimony at the Illinois Senatorial primary inquiry exposed vote buying efforts. Thomas W Cunningham of Philadelphia refused to reveal the source of a $50,000 contribution to the Campaign Fund of William S Ware. Timothy P McCarthy testified that Charles Scendry of East St Louis arranged $6,000 for Foreign Voters League support of Frank L Smith over William B McKinley. Cunningham’s contempt risk looms as committee reports to the Senate next December.
A special grand jury probing the April primary frauds indicts 42 more election clerks and judges, bringing the total to 101 indicted. Over 90,000 fraudulent votes were uncovered, with twenty seven of the indicted being women.
Police in Ohio detain Mike Contos and associates in Youngstown as Detective Ora Slater probes the slaying of Canton publisher Don R. Mellett. A miner was allegedly offered $750 to travel to Canton for the “job.” Chicago lawyer Joseph Roach may assist in Canton cleanup efforts.
Edward McDaniel Jr. told police how Robert Hall from Lexington Kentucky lured a 12-year-old boy to board a train to Florida then Toledo and Detroit guiding him to break into shops and homes. They later stayed in Fort Mitchell Kentucky and Cincinnati before the boy escaped. The boy’s father reported the incident after verifying the tale.
Bennet J. Doty of Memphis Tennessee had his appeal from an eight year hard labor sentence for desertion from the French Foreign Legion rejected unanimously by a higher military court in Beirut Syria. The court made no clemency recommendation and Doty is to begin serving the sentence in North Africa.
Two robbers on a Boston and Maine branch train near Salisbury seized a $65 000 bag destined for Amesbury banks. They forced baggage staff off the car, escaped in a waiting auto, leaving state and local police without a trace as authorities scan the area.
In Metropolis Illinois Edward S Barger 13 Lyman 0 and Minnie Clore 13 drowned while wading in Bay Creek near Rosebud. They stepped into a deep hole and were unable to reach shore. A rescue party recovered the bodies from the creek late yesterday.
Richard Washburn Child says public expects Coolidge to run again and favors decentralization over a centralized federal state. He notes voter sentiment supports continued administration and cites belief in economic leadership. President Coolidge discusses Senator Wadsworth’s re election prospects with key New York GOP leaders.
Zenado Llanos former Police Chief and three others were acquitted by a jury in the court of first instance in Tiajuana Lower California. The American girls Clyde and Audrey Peteet, who were here last February, were the alleged victims in the case.
In Hankow China on July 28 the Hamburg American liner Rhineland collided with the Japanese steamer Mitsuki Maru on the Yangtze River. The Rhineland sprang a leak as beans aboard swelled and ruptured decks. Salvage crews aided but the bean cargo ruined the ship, leaving it nearly a total loss.
Aimee Semple McPherson will be called before the county grand jury next week after Carmel by the Sea residents identified a woman resembling her from photographs. Subpoenas were issued for McPherson and several witnesses as fingerprints from a Carmel cottage are studied and a new witness may testify about a night drive toward the Mexican border.
Sir Richard Cruise wins an uncontested divorce from Lady Margery Barbary Cruise alleging she eloped with Vice Admiral Sir Guy Gaunt last year. Cruise, surgeon oculist to King George, said Margery went to Canada with Gaunt and they own a yacht at Victoria, B C. Gaunt, naval attache in Washington during the war, was rumored to be involved.
William Gardner and Paul Green of Massillon pleaded guilty in federal court in Bay City Michigan to Mann Act violations. Gardner received fifteen months and Green thirteen months in Leavenworth Penitentiary.
In Criminal Court eleven officials of the Queen City Driving Club pleaded not guilty to gambling indictments tied to betting machines at Coney Island track. Judge Caldwell eyed a locksmith as a venire of seventy five was sought after a missing key caused a delay. Eleven jurors were seated before adjournment.
Reports from Mexico City describe a crisis over church property with clergy and troops in barracks. Diplomats from France and Spain weigh offering mediation while Ambassador James R. Sheffield monitors official action after a deadly cathedral explosion causing panic among worshippers.
Vera Cruz Governor Jara directs all mayors in the state to seize Catholic churches as priests plan to withdraw on August 1, according to El Dictamen. The move targets church properties amid tensions between church and state authorities.
Mexico will close all churches for the first time since Cortes bringing Christianity to the continent. Priests walk out and Catholics urged to curb spending, skip theaters, and observe a Lent like fast as the state enforces Article XXXI. A 100000 strong demonstration and parade to the National Palace is planned amid tight security.
Attorney General Ortega announced that he ordered disarmament of all Catholics across Mexico due to reports of secret night meetings opposing religious laws. Authorities have begun apprehending newspaper editors publishing articles considered objectionable.
Rockford Illinois July 29 Frank Rosenstein a Winnebago County farmer burned trying to save hay and stock after a lantern overturned destroying hay and barn. He was burned seriously. He faces charges of dual killing as prosecutors seek murder indictments against Mrs Hall.
Somerville reports a new arrest in the Hall murder case case involving Frances Stevens Hall and Eleanor Mills. William Phillips of New Brunswick, former night watchman, held as material witness with $5,000 bail. Prosecutor Bergen plans grand jury indictment while Gov Moore emphasizes continued pursuit of justice.
A 36 inch water main break under the Gilbert avenue viaduct near Eggleston avenue and Reedy street caused flooding in cellars and streets at 10:30 last night. Water reached 3 to 4 inches, marooning families near East Eighth and Lock streets as crews worked to close valves and restore service in the eastern district.
Eleanor Mulligan, 22, Hartford stenographer, tells detectives of a late night party that ended in a criminal assault and a vehicle crash that killed one man and injured another. The body of E McCrory of New York lay in the hospital morgue. Harold Light of Yonkers is also hospitalized. Mulligan suffered severe injuries including a fractured jaw and missing teeth.
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