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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1920

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Dartmouth Fraternity Room Killing Shocks Hanover

Henry E. Maroney of Medford Mass a Dartmouth senior was slain in a whisky related quarrel in his fraternity room Robert T Meads of La Grange Ill a Dartmouth junior fled to Boston but was captured and charged with murder He claimed self defense and waived examination awaiting September grand jury Meads father a Chicago attorney will help defend him Maroney once president of the Dartmouth Dramatic Society had been suspended last year over a drinking incident.

C. M. Murray Meads Harry E. Burton Woodsville A. H. Meads Chicago Maroney Harold W. Whittaker Somerville Pas Ounty John H.newton North Massachusetts Hall Whittaker Wieittaker Erwin T. Weis Hull Ala Mascoma Weis Hanover Murray Canaan Boston Navy Arnold Albert H. Meads Robert T. Meads Dartmouth Henry F. Maroney

Child Dies After Poison In Lancaster

War ren Jenkins two year old son of Earl Jenkins died in Lancaster Ohio after eating etrychnine pills. The incident occurred today as authorities investigated the accidental poisoning in the home of the Jenkins family.

Lancaster, O

British Tanker Breaks Blockade For D Annunzio Oil

FIUME June 16 A British tank er ran the blockade today and landed a cargo of oil for Gabriele D Annunzio the insurgent leader.

Fiume Gabriele D’'Annunzio

World Fair Gallery Falls to Wreckers in Chicago

The Field Museum section of Jackson Park once the Art Gallery of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition will be wrecked. Tennis courts will occupy the site after officials concluded repairs would cost millions. Exhibits have nearly all moved to the new Field Museum in Grant Park with a special railroad line built for transport.

Chicago Old Field Museum Jackson Park Art Park Commissioners Field Museum Grant Park

Woman Killed Crossing Street In Truck Collision

Mrs. Dida Bush, 23, of 238 Butler street, was struck and killed by a Royal Bottling Works truck driven by Herman Springmeier on Pearl and Pike streets. Springmeier was arrested on manslaughter charges after witnesses said he traveled on the wrong side and at excessive speed. Bush died at General Hospital with skull fracture and jaw injury. Survivors include husband Alvin Bush and a four year old child.

Dida Bush Butler Street Pearl and Pike Streets Herman Springmeier Gilenmore Avenue Cheviot Royal Bottling Works Gibbons Wessel Springmeier Th Street F.J. Faler

Drowning of 13YearOld In Shallow Duck Pond

Elmer Kreser, 13, of Liberty Street and Western Avenue, drowned in a duck pond near Flint Street yesterday afternoon while bathing with companions. They initially thought he joked, but when he disappeared a second time they could not help him. A passer-by alerted the Fire Tower and the life saving squad recovered the body after a lengthy effort.

Elmer Kreser Liberty Street Western Avenue Flint Street Kreser

Columbus Drops to Fourth in Ohio Population

Columbus ranking slips to fourth among Ohio cities as Toledo overtakes it with a 243 109 population. Census figures show Columbus at 237 031, up 55 520 since the previous count, while Toledo grows 74 612 to lead by about 6 000. Great Falls Fairmont New Bedford Wenatchee and Lansing figures to follow tomorrow.

Washington Columbus Toledo Ohio Louisville St. Paul St.,Paul Great Falls Mont Fairmont W. Va New Bedford Mass Wenatchee Wash Lansing Mich

Priest Halts Wedding Over Bride’s Attire At Cathedral

A New Orleans wedding at St. Louis Cathedral was halted when Father Antoine deemed the bride’s clothing immodest and in violation of Archbishop Shaw’s order. He briefly dimmed lights to cause the bride to retire and return with different garments. the ceremony resumed after she dressed, with the groom present and the event proceeding.

Orleans St. Louis Cathedral Father Antoine Shaw New Orleans

Gentry Discusses Enmity Theory In Elwell Case

Former jockey Lloyd Gentry says there is no enmity at Latonia toward J. B. Elwell. He details conversations with Elwell, racing plans for L Errant, and his cooperation with New York detectives investigating Elwell's death. Gentry notes Elwell’s health, openness, and business relations during Kentucky stay.

Latonia Whisk Broom II Lloyd Gentry Beach J. B. Elwell Elwell New York City Gentry New York Mr. Elwell L’errant

Mystery in Elwell murder inquiry centers on woman in case

New York June 16 Investigators focus on the woman in the case in the Elwell murder inquiry. Housekeeper Marie Larsen testified she removed items from the crime scene to protect the woman and hid them in a cellar washtub.

New York Joseph Bowne Elwell Marie Larsen Elwell John T. Dooling

Elwell case rattles Lexington as detectives await

Lexington is in the dark over Elwell who spent two months there earlier. New York detectives are due to arrive for developments. He socialized with a woman during the race meeting and attended a May 7 dinner. attempts to identify the woman failed. He checked out of a hotel on May 8 in haste and did not pay his bill.

Saratoga E. R. Bradley Idle Hour Stock Farm Lexington Rome Respess Erlanger Elwell New York

Suitcase Whisky Line Ends After Train Raid

Seventeen men and 150 quarts of whisky were seized by police after a search on an arriving Erie Railroad train from Pittsburg. Each man carried ten to twenty quarts in a suitcase and regular trips were alleged to transport liquor to Cleveland.

Cleveland Erie Pittsburg

Four soldiers sought after Camp Grant killing of Maude Moss

Investigation into the fatal shooting of Mrs. Maude Lucille Moss wife of Captain Leroy H. Moss and daughter of Colonel Bion J. Arnold escalates as four soldiers escape the guardhouse at Camp Grant. A stolen car linked to the escape was traced to Davis Junction and Mt. Morris.

Camp Grant Maude Lucille Moss Leroy H. Moss Bion J. Arnold Moss Davis Junction Mt. Morris Ogle County William V. McCreighy Ran

Two Killed in Ohio Storm Heavy Damage Across State

A fierce electrical and wind storm swept Northern Ohio causing two known deaths and reports of two more. Streets flooded and sewers washed out while telegraph and railroad wires and poles were toppled disrupting service and transit across Cleveland and surrounding areas.

Ohio Cleveland John Szenk John Misajk Rocky River Lake Erie Cleveland, Southwestern & Columbus West Park

Snow Ends Omaha Heat Wave With Snow Flurries

In Omaha Nebraska on June 16 flurries of snow melted before reaching the ground as an eight day heat wave ended. The temperature dropped 22 degrees signaling a sharp cool down after record heat.

Omaha Wneb

Harding Seeks Prog Aide Framing Campaign Strategy

The American Federation of Labor, meeting in Montreal June 16, authorized continued organization drives in iron and steel. It urged conferences with International Union leaders to back a new steel strike and called for labor's role in economic reform and social studies to curb profiteering.

Harding A.F.L Federation Montreal American Federation of Labor Joseph D. Cannon New York National Committee of Iron and Steelworkers Irish Republic Ireland United States Army Pete Pe

Illinois Primary Law Held Invalid Dislodges Chicago Faction

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled the 1919 primary law unconstitutional. It voids the modern central committees, reinstates committees under the old law, ousts Mayor Thompson’s Chicago faction, and restores the Deneen Brundage forces, affecting upcoming elections.

Illinois Thompson Springfield Ill State Supreme Court William Fox Chicago Supreme Court Mayor Thompson Deneen-Brundage

Minnesota Non-Partisan League could swing Harding bid

In St Paul on June 16 1920 the Non Partisan League shows strong influence in Minnesota Republican politics. It threatens to tilt the gubernatorial primaries and possibly fuse with Democrats to affect the November vote. Irish Democrats and pro temperance factions weigh options as the party frontlines shift toward La Follette or Hearst if a third ticket forms.

ST. Paul Minn Minnesota Harding Ohio League Hiram Johnson Johnson Senator LaFollette Chicago Nonpartisan League Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson Hughes Wilson Mr. LaFollette Hearst San Francisco

Polish Red Battle Echoes Cavalier Fervor Southwest Kiev

The battle near Kiev pits Polish lancers against Bolshevik Cossacks as Budenny commands a reinforced cavalry and infantry. Kiev remains in Bolshevik hands, with front lines shifting daily and vivid notes from returning Americans on uniform colors and leadership.

Warsaw Associated Press Kiev Budenny

Revenge Motive Suspected in Coughlin Baby Kidnaping

In Norris Town Pa police and family attorney Major C T Larzelere say revenge likely drove the kidnapping of 13 month old Blakely Coughlin from his crib two weeks ago. The Crank letters demanding 12 ransom were sent to authorities and turned over to the postal service as the case nears a police-defined crew and a 24 hour outlook.

Norristown Blakely Coughlin George H. Coughlin C. T. Larzelere Larzelere Charles Eller Norristown Police Coughlin

Woman's Club Convention Opens in Des Moines Iowa

In Des Moines Iowa a reception at the State Capitol opened the fifteenth bi ennial General Federation of Woman's Clubs convention. Delegates from across the United States attend through a week of meetings and programs focusing on Americanism thrift and community service. Officers will be elected June 22 with results announced June 23.

Des Moines Iowa State Capitol General Federation of Woman’s Clubs United States General Federation

England To Keep Out Of Possible U S Row With Japan

In Tokyo on June 16 Viscount Kato former Foreign Minister said the 1911 Anglo Japanese alliance was written to avoid England involvement in any U S Japan dispute. He urged renewal noting the article states that an arbitration treaty with a third power shall not compel war between the contracting parties.

England U. S Japan Kato Tokyo United States Viscount Kato Viscount Grey

Regular air link between London and Holland announced

London reports a new regualr air service to Holland will start shortly. Planes will depart Croydon three times weekly and land at a Dutch aerodrome near Amsterdam about twenty minutes from the city. An automobile service will connect the aerodrome with Amsterdam. The flight covers roughly 260 miles.

London Holland England Croydon Amsterdam

Jewelry Lost En Route Worth Five Thousand In Fremont

Cleveland detectives traveled to Fremont to recover $5,000 worth of jewelry misplaced by Mrs. A C McClure while traveling from Culver Indiana. She discovered the loss after reaching home.

Cleveland Fremont A. C. McClure Culver Ind

Preparations for August Bullfighting Season in Bilbao

In Bilbao Spain preparations are underway for a brilliant bullfighting season this August. Top matadors Jose lito Belmonte Chicaclo Varelito and Fortuna are set to face bulls from renowned herds. The ring opens on June 22 and daily bouts continue through August 29.

Bilbao Spain Joselito Belmonte Chicaclo Varelito Fortuna

Harding Seeks Ties With Party Leaders Ahead of Nomination

Senator Harding and Walter Brown of Toledo discussed inviting Progressive leaders to meet the nominee to shape the campaign. The talks, likely to occur before July 15, aim to incorporate party views into the acceptance speech as Harding plans a vacation.

Washington Associated Press Senator Harding Walter F. Brown Toledo Chicago Friends of Harding Brown Ohio State Progressive Committee Thedore Roosevelt Harry M. Dougherty Columbus Oor Lodge Senators Lodge Senate Brandegee Connecticut Fall New Mexico Smoot Utah Ohio Mr. Brown W. L. Parmenter Lima Smith General Pershing Taggart Thomas Taggart Indiana William S. Sims Atlantic Ocean Mi. Harding Marion Strong

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Room of Junior Kirby Blackie Dan Kentucky Churchill Downs Angh Dion J Arnold First Rapid Transit Commission William Cooper Procter W. A. Julian Dean Herman Schneider University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Rapid Transit Commission James P. Orr Stewart Shillito George F. Dieterle A. W. Schell W. S. P. Oskamp Central States Western Union Telegraph Company Philadelphia Gannon LABOR Erin Island John Frey Resolutions Committee Frey Germany United Mineworkers Metal Trades Organizations Civil Service Congress David Lawrence Woman’s Club Leonard Wood
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