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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1926
Page
1
Dispatch from Damascus describes brutal acts amid the Syrian mandate conflict. Reports allege severed ears mutilations and ethnic mercenary troops fueling tensions with Circassians Armenians and Druses while French forces face scrutiny.
Mrs Hazel Burk, 31, of Middletown, disappeared from home this morning. Authorities believe she jumped from a bridge two miles south of Miamiopolis into the Miami River. A book with her name and address, a set of keys, and her coat were found on the bridge, and the car she was driving was located nearby as divers search the river.
A five foot bull snake named Beefy escaped from a box sent for an American Legion event and crawled into a neighboring hotel room at the Harlin Hotel in Norwood. Guests screamed as the snake was recaptured by Clayton Mantley, a sideshow promoter, who later arranged new quarters for Mantley and six other snakes. The incident disrupted the hotel and prompted demand for explanations.
Arthur C. Burch, co defendant with Madalynne Obenchain in the Kennedy murder trials in Los Angeles, has been married for three months, a development revealed today. Obenchain formerly of Chicago was his co defendant.
Leisure hour comfort tips lead readers to check today’s Classified Ads for rooms for rent. Local listings promise suitable rooms at reasonable rents in a cozy, inviting atmosphere.
New York June 28 The German wireless dispatch picked up by the New York World News Service reports six large French bombing planes each carrying 2,000 kilos of explosives have reached the Aspern airdome in Vienna on their way to Warsaw for the Polish Government. Twenty six more are expected. Germany had refused to permit overflight through its territory.
St Petersburg Fla June 28 Eugene M Elliott millionaire developer was arrested on a first degree murder charge held without bond following coroner jury findings that his wife died from a fractured skull after a fall at their home Police say he claimed she slipped at a door while defense cites possible domestic trouble and a recent divorce filing alleging cruelty and infidelity
Democratic members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee oppose the Tinkham resolution asking the President to call a third Hague conference. They say vital amendments were rejected and the measure has been ordered to the House with favorable report. Democrats view it as a slap at the League of Nations.
A major mishap at Latonia during the Hamburg Place purse left jockeys Sammy Steele Pe Dillon R Lee and L Craver injured as Breakfast Bell collapsed and mounts piled up near the final turn. Rothermel won the one mile and seventy yards event while a large crowd watched. Steele suffered a broken right leg and possible rib injuries. Craver and Dillon were treated for other injuries at St Elizabeth Hospital Covington.
Washington Varsity eight defeats Navy in a four mile inter collegiate final on the Hudson. Art Wuthernow the coxswain nails the command as the Northwest crew holds off Annapolis, delivering a dramatic finish in the river race.
George Klein an 18 year old machinist helper of 1583 Tremont avenue was killed when a toy brass cannon exploded during preparations for Fourth of July celebrations. Stephen Blackwell of 1610 Tremont avenue said they loaded the cannon with gun powder and paper wadding and could not unload it. Klein struck the wadding with a nail causing the charge to detonate tearing open his stomach. Dr. Larkins and Dr. Solar pronounced him dead. Klein worked for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
One woman died and eight others injured in yesterday’s auto accidents. Mollie Benison, 68, of 5659 Hamilton Avenue, is the latest county death, bringing the 1926 toll to sixty one. Several injuries occurred in a crash near the Cincinnati Louisville pike west of Cleves.
Vance Lee, armed with a rifle and two revolvers, fired on Northwest Baltimore for about twenty minutes, wounding nine people including three officers and a seven year old girl. Officers Albert Ludwig and Harry Bates finally killed Lee after a tense standoff.
In Tampa Florida on June 28 authorities detained three men and a woman in connection with the stabbing by ax of four people asleep in a small house near the business district. Victims include 102 year old Adeline Rowell, her son Bee Rowell 45, his niece Lena Rowell 16, and roomer C H Alexander.
Two fires broke out simultaneously on opposite sides of Second Street with a ten alarm blaze on a five story building at Second and Sycamore and a second alarm fire at Trojan Brass Manufacturing. Fireman George Soloman of Ladder Company No. 1 injured his left foot while battling the top floor blaze. Damages pegged at 50 000 to 60 000. Albert Bankhurst, president of Bankhurst Paper Company, witnessed flames at the rear of the plant. Continued on fourth page.
King Alfonso of Spain charmed Paris during a two day visit mixing with all classes. He attended the Grand Prix, lunched with the Republic president, toured Montmartre, shopped on the boulevards, gave interviews, and spoke on art and politics. He criticized the League of Nations while urging dignity and renewed European balance.
Ottawa reports the Mackenzie King Liberal government resigns and Arthur Meighen is invited to form a new administration. The House prepares for a clash over the customs report as Premier King announces dissolution attempts and resignation.
Vanitie distanced Resolute to win the James Gordon Bennett schooner cup in a 25 mile Newport race. Advance finished third while Resolute sank early, Shawna placed last among eight schooners, and many entries sported Crazy-Quilt sails.
A witness testified that Edward Co. Shanahan carried a pistol when Martin Durkin fatally shot him, and that two shots were fired. The defense had argued Shanahan had no arresting authority and fired the first shot in a dark garage.
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