Hoover Inauguration Promises Historic Transfer Of Power
Washington crowds pour into the capital as Herbert Hoover prepares to take the oath at the Capitol Plaza. Taft will administer the oath. Coolidge retires to Northampton. thousands gather for the inaugural events and parade routes amid sunny skies and the threat of rain.
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Noted Life Insurance Pioneer Haley Fiske Dies in New York
Haley E Fiske president of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and a director in many financial and industrial firms died suddenly of a heart attack at age 77 in New York. He collapsed in front of his Park Avenue home as he was about to alight from his car after attending church services. His death followed a morning Episcopal service and a drive through Central Park with his chauffeur, who summoned aid immediately.
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Fox Buys Block of Loew's Stock
William Fox announces the Fox Theaters Corporation purchases a substantial block of Loew's Incorporated common stock from the Marcus Loew heirs. The move aims to make affiliated companies the nation’s largest theater operators, with Fox Theaters owning about sixty five venues and Loew's controlling 175 to 300 theaters plus Metro-Goldwyn-May er.
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Nurse Found Guilty of First Degree Murder in Love Killing
Farice King, 38, a nurse, was convicted of first degree murder for shooting her former lover and police officer John C. Bobzine at General Hospital on November 28. The verdict carries a life sentence and King collapsed as it was announced. The defense sought a new trial, arguing insanity, while the prosecutor contended the acts were not those of an insane person. Trial drew large crowds as details of a long troubled relationship emerged.
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Frango-Belgian War Pact Forgery Confession Quieted Scare
A forged Franco-Belgian secret pact story sparked European tensions until Albert Frank Heine confessed to forging documents based on an old Franco-Russian treaty. Dutch and German authorities denied any secret agreement, while Heine, linked to multiple nationalities and a Brussels embassy post, faced possible conviction.
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The Opinion of A Great Leader
Woodrow Wilson stressed children deserve sturdy health sane minds and sound morals. The Commercial Tribune highlights Real Estate for Sale with homes offering outdoor space for children to thrive.
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President Coolidge Sees Quiet End of Era at White House
Washington March 3 Calvin Coolidge spent his last Sabbath as president handling urgent duties at his desk then joined Mrs Coolidge for a departure stroll to church. Crowds greeted the outgoing leader with applause as he left the White House for services, before dinner with Herbert Hoover and aides marking the transition.
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Policeman Edward Coleman admits to murder during extortion plot
Chicago police officer Edward Coleman confessed to luring bootlegger Michael Bugario for a ride, then shooting him after Bugario demanded $500. Coleman claimed he killed Bugario to stop the extortion and to expose Bugario and associates. The case ties into the Moran gang killings and spurred an ongoing police espionage push by the State's Attorney.
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Old Jupiter Pluvius Stalks Over Capital on Inauguration Eve
Washington observers and visitors faced a soggy forecast as the Weather Bureau predicted rain. For the District of Columbia the outlook called for fair and warmer skies with a low near 38 tonight, followed by Monday clouds and possible showers, with moderate southerly winds.
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Curtis and Dawes Spotlight on Senate Rules Clash
Washington awaits the Vice Presidential inaugural with Charles Curtis to assume the Senate Rules Chair after Dawes four years ago challenged the rules in France. Dawes departs to Chicago to chair Central Trust. Curtis faces the old duty and possible debate on rules in the chamber.
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Plane Crash Kills Two Flyers In Newark Marsh
Newark March 3 Two flyers Peyton Sochenk a former war hero and Joseph Imbriaco a student pilot died when a Waco biplane nose diced from about 200 feet and sank into a marsh near Metropolitan Airport. The engine buried in mud the fuselage broken. Sochenk 33 a Distinguished Service Cross recipient had served with the Royal Air Force before joining the American units in World War I.
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Prince Abdul Kadir Seeks Gypsy Band Job in Budapest
Prince Abdul Kadir son of Sultan Abdul Hamid seeks permission from Hungary's Labor Ministry to join a Gypsy orchestra as a violinist. Once very wealthy, he was expelled from Turkey in 1924 with little money and failing marriages.
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Found Dead With Dollar Bill Clutched In Hand
Henry Cordes 62 stockkeeper of 3810 Elsmere Avenue Norwood was found dead seated on a step at 3764 Main Avenue Norwood about 8 yesterday morning. Death due to heart disease. Mel Cordes son told coroner’s office he had left home shortly before to go to the Country Club with the money believed to be for bus fare. The son said his father had never before complained of illness.
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Covington Officials Spar Over Bridge Plan and Bus Station Permit
Covington commissioners rejected a suspension bridge plan offered by A Clifford Shinkle while approving a bus station permit at the bridge entrance. Emmett Orr criticizes opponents' arguments and notes Cincinnati's adoption of a similar project, arguing Covington missed a major opportunity to relieve river traffic.
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Morrow and Lindbergh to Return to Mexico City Early
United States Ambassador Dwight W. Morrow will depart Cuernavaca for Mexico City at 7:30 a.m. Monday, proceeding ahead of Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, Anne Morrow, Elizabeth Morrow, and Mrs. Morrow. The move follows reports of a possible revolution against the Mexican Government.
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