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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1929
Page
2
The coroner's inquest at Lydd England found the four victims of the City of Ottawa crash in the channel drowned due to the accidental fall of the airliner into the water. The pilot Captain Brailli and mechanic Barnett were absolved of blame, with the court ruling the aircraft was airworthy at Croydon Field.
The article describes a continuing heat wave across Ohio and nearby areas with temperatures above 90 degrees, thunderstorms bringing only temporary relief, and specific incidents including lightning strikes causing two house fires and two-inch precipitation in Sandusky.
The Mosby Medicine Company applied to Director C M Stegner for permission to erect a twelve story building at Lincoln and Stanton avenues. Estimated cost is 400000 dollars. The firm currently operates at 3202 Reading road, formerly the Wise Center, and will abandon that plant upon completion. The company manufactures Konjola.
The ZBA denied a petition to rezone Residence C at Lexington and Reading Road to Business A. Proponents planned a large apartment building if approved. Neighbors voiced strong objections.
A two story wire cut brick and stucco dwelling with seven rooms bath and double garage at North Bend and Kirby roads Mt. Airy sold yesterday at auction by Fred Tuke and Son brokers for Anna and Joseph Ritter to Dr. J C Evans for 17750. The lot measures 110 by 125 feet.
R. J. Dorger and Thomas F. Scanlon leased from Frederick A. Schmidt Company rooms 603 and part of 604 in the Schmidt Building at Fifth and Market streets. The five year agreement covers total rent of 7500 dollars.
About two hundred members of the Cincinnati Real Estate Board attended the fortieth annual outing at Cody's farm on the Dixie Highway near Erlanger Kentucky yesterday afternoon. Realtors traveled from the Hammond Street building at 1 PM. The program featured athletic diversions followed by a country style chicken dinner to close the event.
Charles C. Janes secretary of the Ohio State Automobile Association received a $12,000 check from Fred H. Caley secretary of the Cleveland Automobile Club ending a dispute over dues. Janes had argued the club advertised 30 000 members but paid only 15 000 to the state based on one dollar per member. The payment resolves the matter.
John M. Vorys a Columbus attorney former State Legislator and World War Navy air service pilot was named by Gov. Cooper as State Director of Aeronautics to take effect June 25. He will oversee pilot and aircraft licensing and air city markings. He chairs the Columbus Air Board and has practiced law since leaving the legislature.
A Reserve army officer Capt. William J. Snyder and regular army man Harry C. Lafrentz were killed when their plane went into a tall spin at 3,000 feet and crashed at Rodgers Field near Pittsburgh.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh cabled congratulations to Jean Assolant Rene le Fevre and Armeno Lotti Jr for their trans Atlantic flight in the Yellow Bird from Old Orchard Maine to Commillas Spain. The message praised the aviators upon their return to New York.
Minneapolis aviators Gene Shank and Owen S. Haugland launched from Wold-Chamberlain Airport at 2 55 p m for a second try to surpass the world's airplane refueling endurance record of 172 hours.
Biographical sketches describe three men considered for judgeships in Cincinnati. Frank R. Gusweiller served in World War I and has long general practice experience. Elliott, assistant county prosecutor, active in Masons and clubs. Forchheimer, Harvard Law graduate and former city solicitor staff, member of several clubs. Hess, born 1900 in Highland County, delayed high school, served in Army, advanced to law, active in civic and fraternal groups, resides at 530 East Fourth Street with wife Lydia Mayer.
University city police questioned Miss Hix and others as details emerged in the murder of Theora Hix, 24, at a state university followed by a blood stain report. Dr James Snook admitted relationships with Hix and a horticulturist Meyers was released after prosecutors voiced doubts of a direct link. Grand jury actions were ordered as investigators probe motive and suspects.
Announcement notes the Lincoln salon in the Lincoln Building at 1401 Reading Road will stay open until Saturday night. A $350 000 motor car exhibition drawn visitors from six states and Cincinnati, with Associated Dealers Inc extending hours to allow more attendance. The display features Lincoln cars and models by leading coach builders and Ford. Plans include a permanent Lincoln exhibit and headquarters in the building after the salon ends.
New Haven Conn June 19 A one million dollar gift from the estate of John W Sterling 66 a noted benefactor was announced by President Angell The funds will create a Sterling professorship of French a Sterling professorship in law a Sterling visiting professorship and law fellowships at Yale.
James Thomas Heflin Jr the son of Alabama senator was arrested in Washington for operating a vehicle under the influence of a narcotic. He posted a 1000 bond via a professional bondsman and his case set for Police Court tomorrow after a crash with a truck on Pennsylvania Avenue.
City Superintendent John F Porter announced that public bath houses will operate from today through the remainder of the summer. Facilities at Freeman and Wilstach, Freeman and Central avenues, and Spring and Thirteenth streets will be open 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. A towel and soap fee of 15 cents is charged.
Deaths listed for Bruce B R Bury Rose Anna Fogarty Merrill Hambly Pauline Levi Elliott H Pendleton Louis Tieman Rev Louis A with details on spouses, residences, funeral times and church services. Catholic services noted with masses and processions. multiple locations including Chicago Petoskey Camp Washington and Norwood. Relatives and societies invited.
William J. Shroder bids farewell as he and his son plan travel to San Francisco for a National Conference of Social Workers and a Catalina Island fishing trip before visiting Santa Fe and Colorado Springs. Engineers Club to tour Cincinnati Street Railway facilities led by Eugene Kostee with planned Island Queen boat rides for Shriners and families.
Dr. E. O. Smith announced a twelve intern and three resident physician staff for a one year term at Good Samaritan Hospital. The new appointments begin July 1, including residents Rodolph M. Zodikoff in medicine Jesse S. Spangler in surgery and Clyde O. Roof in special surgery. Interns are Thomas J. Ball T Schriner P G Schube Henry F Rohs J Mel Karch Carl W Koehler Charles J Farrell Samuel E Flock Richard J Weiskittel William Wire John G Anderson and H T McFarland.
The Association of Schoolmates will hold its twenty second annual reunion at the Cincinnati Zoological Garden on Saturday. Forty members aged 71 to 83 who attended the Sands and Dyer schools during or before the Civil War will attend. The program includes an election banquet boyhood games and reminiscences with Frank J. Schopper and Felix L. Reszke leading the singing.
Judson J. McKim announces the new comptroller for the Y M C A of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Edgar D. Nitchall becomes advisory supervisor of property and restaurants. A. R. Smith is named Dormitory Secretary at Central Y. James Morrison chairs the committee for the annual Y retreat at Camp Meacham in Mentor Kentucky, on September 14 and 15.
The 1929 1930 executive council of the University of Cincinnati Alumni Associations was announced. Chase M. Davies attorney heads the group succeeding Dr A C Bachmeyer dean of the College of Medicine as president. Other officers include James C McFarland vice president Daniel Laurence treasurer and C Mayo Hoffman executive secretary.
Twenty all electric radio sets and twenty five smaller prizes valued at about five thousand dollars will be given away at the annual Radio Merchants Guild outing at Coney Island on Tuesday July 2. The event aims to attract thirty thousand visitors with extra Island Queen trips and a Caney Island natatorium aquatic show. A bathing beauty contest will accompany the water show. The finest radio set will go to the charity or organization receiving the most votes in a popularity contest. Another radio set will be awarded to the guess closest to the attendance. Joseph H. Woeste is officer of the day, Cliff Link general picnic chairman, and Tommy Griffith athletic chairman.
A compiled schedule shows multiple Cincinnati groups and clubs with listed meeting times including Rotary Club at 12:15, Optimist Club at 12:15, Spanish War Veterans at 8, Umpires' Association at 8:30, Chamber of Commerce, Electric Club at 12:15, and Methodist Trustees at 12:15, among others.
Val Stolz Assistant City Solicitor and former Chief Deputy United States Marshal died at his home 1407 Chase Avenue after a heart attack. He was active in Democratic politics and survived by widow Mrs Lillie Stolz and daughter Mrs H F Gott.
Mrs Elizabeth M Callahan 76 widow of John B Callahan Cincinnati jeweler and longtime city resident died at her home 966 Hawthorne avenue Price Hill after eight months illness She supported church and social relief work Surviving children include Mrs E S Rooney Mrs William W Ralston Mrs George Nees Mrs Wills Oehler Miss Margaret Callahan Miss Florence Callahan all in Cincinnati William Callahan of Cleveland and Mrs Vincent Kleine of Farmingdale NY Two daughters Florence and Margaret are teachers at Hughes and Woodward Schools respectively The son William is with the Southern Railroad in Cleveland
Albert Chalmers Sneed of Little Rock Arkansas, longtime director of the University Press at the University of the South Sewanee, Tennessee, died today after twenty five years in the post.
Samuel Johnson, 78, a farmer from Logan Ohio, was found dead today. Authorities said the death appears natural after an investigation and he was last seen Monday night.
William A. McCabe aged 69 longtime confidential advisor to Gene Tunney during his heavyweight title reign died in Poughkeepsie New York He previously served as police commissioner of the city.
Separate sealed proposals are invited for Linden Avenue Willow Street Alexandria Pike Evergreen Avenue and Walnut Street roadwork in Southgate Kentucky. Plans on file with City Engineer Edward E Nepper. Bids due by 8 p.m. July 5 1929 at the City Clerk’s office with the Board of Trustees to open bids publicly.
Henry Thies Orchestra performs at Moonlite Garden while Betty Bronson, a five year old aquatic star, appears at the Natatorium. Alligator Coppinger hosts a Saturday program with a 4 and 9 PM shows. Dining options include Colonial Hall with reservations. Scenic boat rides depart from Broadway, Island Queen and Island Maid schedule listed.
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