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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1929
Page
2
The crowd of over a thousand gathered for aviator Hawks return watched in fear as his plane struck an obstacle in darkness. The craft collapsed, and Hawks survived but reportedly suffered fatal injuries to co pilot Jack and passenger Miss Gentry sustained multiple fractures and severe head wounds.
Viola Gentry, critically injured in a morning endurance plane crash that killed her co pilot, received a blood transfusion late today and disclosed new details of the accident to Wallace Bishop. She said Jack Ashcraft was at the controls as fuel ran low and the plane surged skyward before the crash.
An advertisement extols Konjola as a 32‑ingredient remedy while detailing a testimonial from Mr. Barton Lucas of Mt. Washington who reports weight gain and digestion relief after using the product at Dow Drug Store Cincinnati. A second item recounts a June 28 1930 field accident near Roosevelt Field in which Viola Gentry was critically injured after a crash that also claimed pilot Jack Ashcraft, with a romantic angle noted between Gentry and Bill Ulrich as events unfolded.
Lieut. Maxwell Balfour's luck held as an all metal Army observation plane taking off with Elmer Berry to teach flight caught fire and crashed. Berry sustained critical burns, while Balfour escaped with superficial burns and a noted record as a lucky flyer after a previous incident in which a plane fell apart but he and a companion parachuted to safety.
Lieut James E Baker of Hampton Roads Va was seriously injured when the seaplane he piloted crashed into the mast of the coast guard cutter Pamlico in Morehead City harbor. Passenger Lieut William J Slattery was uninjured as the craft nosed over and sank in the sound after a gust drove it into the mast.
Thorwald Johnson and Owen Haughland aboard a Sessna monoplane flew 131 hours reaching 4 p.m. with two storms endured and a five minute fuel reserve. They aim to surpass 172 hours 32 minutes 1 second to gain official NAA recognition, hoping to beat the record by one hour.
Lieut William G Plummer 28 from Mobile Alabama and Cadet Cyril J Wallace 22 of San Gabriel California were killed when a March Field plane crashed after a second plane piloted by Cadet Letzig scraped Plummers wing. Letzig landed safely and officials said the accident was unavoidable.
The Antin Bowler, Tribune amphibian plane, will depart Roosevelt Field Long Island for Chicago to prepare a round trip Chicago Berlin flight. Pilot Parker Cramer will command with Bob Gast, Bob Wood aboard. Col. Robert R. McCormick sponsors. Estimated five days to Berlin weather permitting.
The plan aims to break speed records with carefully mapped legs by the American Geographical Society. Jumps over open sea are limited to under 300 miles and only necessary hops will be used.
Pilots R L Mitchell and Byron K Newcomb resume the endurance flight in the City of Cleveland from Municipal Airport at 6 38 51 PM in a bid for a 200 hour record After last night’s six hour flight a storm forced an abort A supply plane will refuel in midair under supervision of the National Aeronautical Association officials.
London reports the honors list issued after Stanley Baldwin’s resignation. Viscount Peel becomes Earl, Sir William Joynson Hicks advances to Viscount, several officials gain baronies, privy council seats, and baronetcies, with eleven knighthoods awarded.
June 28 Chicagoan Lawrence Whitty of Chicago was elected President of the National Association of Credit Men at the thirty-fourth annual convention closing session. James E. Black of St. Louis was found dead in his hotel room. New officers were named: William Fraser of New York Eastern vice president, Henry Heimann of Niles Michigan Central vice president, and E Don Ross of Portland Oregon Western vice president. Dallas Texas was chosen for the 1930 convention.
Edison refuses to sell his Milan birthplace to Ohio but offers a protectorate to Ohio over the property. William H. Meadowcroft says Edison would keep ownership while granting Ohio guardianship. Gov Cooper’s pending action frames the tentative agreement reached during Edison’s Florida vacation.
Charles Fritch a 50 year old machinist of 2564 Eastern avenue died at General Hospital after removal on June 27. Initial belief pointed to a gastric ulcer but an examination authorized by his wife Pauline indicated death from contaminated food. Coroner Swing will conduct a further investigation.
The Prince of Wales today received American Ambassador Charles G. Dawes at St James Palace in London. Dawes’ visit follows earlier diplomatic engagements as part of ongoing Anglo American talks.
Obituary notices announce the deaths of Fredricka Beaths Dethlefs aged eighty at Hamilton Building on June 26 1929 with a June 29 service at Highland Cemetery. Fann Beach Dethlefs daughter Catherine Beach sister Charlotte Anne and George Beach are listed with a June 27 death and June 29 service. Catherine Kutzleb widow of Peter Kutzleb died June 26 1929 at 3 30 pm with a June 29 service. Minnie Winchester mother of Mrs H M Lance also appears with services set for July 1 at Mack Johnson funeral home.
The Borah documents help Russians and Americans by easing entry procedures and bypassing diplomatic credentials. Some travelers obtain passports at the border or via Russian diplomats, while others rely on Borah letters to clear customs and secure entry, including scientists released from jail.
Gov. Cooper commuted Sabo's death sentence to life after a Clemency Board review and new evidence. Witnesses described the shooter as tall. another witness admitted lying about Lengel's whereabouts. The move aims to secure a new trial and possible release for Sabo.
Louis Spreckels 62 a noted sugar refiner and former general manager of Federal Sugar Refining Company in Yonkers died suddenly at his home from a heart attack. Born in San Francisco he joined the family business at 16 under Claus Spreckels. Survived by widow two sisters and two brothers in California with many cousins. Funeral plans not announced.
Edward Carpenter of Buildford Surrey dies at age 85. A poet and author he helped shape early English socialist thought and in 1884 visited the United States as a guest of Walt Whitman, the noted American poet.
William Whitman Farnam of New Haven died of heart disease at eighty four. He served as Yale University treasurer under President Timothy Dwight. His father helped build the Chicago and Rock Island Railway and led it for years.
In Marblehead Massachusetts on June 28 the fifty foot yawl Madringa blew up and sank moments after being in harbor. Three aboard suffered injuries two serious and were transported to a local hospital. Passengers included Boston architect Philip Wadsworth his wife and a sailor.
Warren Ohio police asked to aid in locating Mrs. Mike Rogers and her year old child who have been missing since June 18.
In Elyria Ohio on June 28 three year old Helen Dimich daughter of Steve Dimich was killed when hit by a car in front of her home. Also nearby Daniel Brown fifty five of Elyria was killed by a New York Central train near Amherst today.
Laidlaw works at Worthington Pump and Machinery suspend today as staff picnics at the zoo with families. A 9:30 office team baseball game and a 2:15 shop versus foundry game highlight the outing. Julian Pollak sails to Europe for vacation while monitoring cargo transfers for river rail improvements.
Several hundred members joined the annual summer outing of the Lawyers' Club held yesterday at Laughery Club near Rising Sun Indiana. The steamboat Washington was chartered for the event, departing at 12 30 p m and returning after the dinner in the evening.
Capt. Ralph W. Rogers, chaplain at Ft. Thomas Army Post, will address the Kiwanis Club at the Chamber of Commerce next Monday on The Evolution of the American Flag.
Kentucky Representative John M. Robsion denies that R B Waddle, then Somerset Postmaster, was asked to contribute to his 1924 primary campaign expenses. Robsion says no one contributed to or was asked to contribute to his campaigns and that Waddle sought an ad campaign and car use funded by both, but Robsion paid his share and Waddle later refused to pay his. A Pulaski County judge supports Robsion, noting Waddle proposed shared advertising and vehicles without Robsion's knowledge, contradicting Robsion's stated policy.
Fair and warmer Saturday with possible showers Sunday across Ohio Kentucky and Tennessee. West Virginia and western Pennsylvania mainly fair then increasing clouds and warmer with showers. Indiana and surrounding areas show fair to slightly warmer with increasing clouds. Temperatures and precipitation totals for many cities listed. data from Fisher time 7 noon.
The Stark Electric Railroad Company asked the State Utilities Commission for a rehearing of its case against the Salisbury Transportation Company which operates a Canton Alliance bus line. The other company was recently allowed to keep its hourly schedule and add two buses.
Gibson central shoe company at 12 30. Palmolive at 8. Travelers association at 8. Metropole. Eastern Star Matrons at noon.
Defense attorneys clash over whether Ann penned affectionate phrases in letters to a Kansas City oilman. They argue she courted the gray-haired manufacturer to secure a marriage proposal while she testified about plans to travel to California and her hopes for peace and joy.
In 1927 Gould accused the Fresno Vineyard Company of opposing alcohol licenses while advocating light wine and beer. The letters, published by counsel for Colony Vintages Company in a $100000 breach suit, were not entered as evidence though Maine Senator Gould confirmed the correspondence.
Two men in Cleveland presented a letter signed by Andrew Mellon claiming permission to wear prohibition agent badges. Officials halted their plan to pose as federal officers and shake down Ohioans.
Government records show bootleggers illicit manufacturers and others in the liquor trade paying sizable and rising income taxes. Names and amounts remain confidential, but officials say profits from intoxicants are higher now than before prohibition.
Over one hundred detectives hunted Broadway night haunts and grilled witnesses to solve the murder of Frank Marlow, a Broadway racketeer. Police Commissioner Whalen said progress is made, though the shooter’s identity remains unknown and the motive linked to a man who lured Marlow into the fatal ride.
Dr William E Lower said reconstruction of the Cleveland Clinic Building will be needed except for Me walls due to a poisonous interior deposit from burned X ray films. Tests show residues emit gas lethal to rats and mice, following the May 15 fire that killed 123 people.
The Ohio Valley Improvement Association plans the largest inland pageant to mark the completion of the Ohio River canalization project. A 1,200 mile river voyage from Pittsburgh to Cairo will culminate in Cincinnati with President Hoover dedicating the project on October 14 and a beacon monument unveiled October 15. Dam No. 53 near Paducah will be dedicated October 18 at Cairo with officials and many state leaders attending.
Cincinnati hosts a reunion of former carriage leaders from across the nation under the Cincinnati Carriage Auto and Accessory Club. About 100 attendees plan to meet at the Grand Hotel and visit Thomas Cody’s farm near Erlanger Kentucky for a day of recreation. Representatives are expected from Chicago St Louis Cleveland and other cities.
A survey presented at the National Conference of Social Work shows low income families spending about 90 percent of wages on life insurance. Lee K. Frankel of Metropolitan Insurance Company notes controversy over how much should be spent on premiums, with actuarial experts proposing around 5 percent of income. The report follows welfare care groups earning about ten dollars weekly.
Maj. Henry G. Pratt told the Senate that diplomats of varying rank were halted 37 times for traffic violations over the past thirteen years. Some detentions involved drunken driving, though names were not disclosed and the report notes that duly authorized foreign officials are exempt from arrest.
Sheriff Gail Lesler and Coroner William Eck clashed over Neal J. Hasbrook's death after his body was found in Buckeye Lake. The coroner cited apoplexy and water impact bruising, while the sheriff alleged foul play and a possible lake dumping. Relatives said Hasbrook left Columbus for Zanesville on Wednesday.
Toledo police overhaul keeps Capt. William Schultz in command of the vice liquor and gambling unit. Chief Haas announced the shake-up as bookmakers shut race betting shops and bootlegging dens hid their stock.
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