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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1926

Page

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Two Accidents Kill Woman and Hurt Officer in Norwood

In Norwood last night a woman, Mrs. Joseline Sanders, 73, died when struck by Edward J. Us automobile on Main Avenue. Lieut. Louis Supe, 48, and Patrol Driver Walter Willis were injured during the patrols’ rush to the scene. Supe’s skull was fractured and he remains in critical condition awaiting surgery. Witnesses said Niehaus was speeding. he was arrested on manslaughter charges.

Louis Supe Norwood Walter Willis Joseline Sanders H. C. Ford Mentor Avenue Edward J. Us Delaware Avenue Main Avenue Mentor Williams Avenues Niehaus Lupe Willis Ashland avenUe Ashamd Avenue Supe Willis F ‘Rst Allison Avenue Sanders Imwalle Undertaking Establishment St. Bernard Handley Amiel Breen Allison Revenue Wanda Avenue

Student Killed in Auto Crash Near Cynthiana

David B. Gordon 23, a Hebrew Union College sophomore, died at Harrison Memorial Hospital Cynthiana Ky from skull fracture and internal injuries after a car carrying five students skidded on Three L Highway and overturned. Four others were injured but not seriously. The group was en route to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby. Gordon’s body was sent to Cincinnati then Philadelphia. His father E Gordon of Philadelphia arrived to claim the remains.

David B. Gordon Hebrew Union College Harrison Memorial Hospital Cynthiana Three L Highway Cincinnati Gordon Philadelphia Churchill Downs Louisville Sidney Marwil Detroit Eli Tash Selma Ala Milton Greenwald Louis Pearlman Medical College University of Cincinnati Cecil Striker East

Drys Move Nationwide as Congress Sees No Prohibition Change

Prohibition battles stall as Congress nears adjournment with no Volstead Act revisions. Anti-Saloon League leaders travel to push referendums while wets seek to elect allies. Montana and several states show strong dry or referendum activity, New York lawmakers press for statewide vote.

Charles Michelson New York World News Service Washington Lincoln C. Andrews Congress Drys Anti-Saloon League

Norge Dirigible Reaches Nome After Polar Flight

Amundsen Lincoln Ellsworth and crew arrive at Nome from Teller after crossing the North Pole aboard the Norge. The voyage lasted 61 hours from Spitzbergen with flags dropped at the Pole. locals express mixed cheers and resentment over not landing in Nome.

Wriggling Bag Sends Scores to Shelter

A burlap bag found at an elevated station in Long Island City released a huge constrictor. A patrolman opened the sack after a prowling crowd fled and the creature, killed by the fall, measured twelve feet long. The owner remains unknown.

Cop Long Island City N. Y

Summer warmth hits city with 103 degree peak

Cincinnati enjoyed the sun as a thermometer at The Tribune office reached 103 degrees the highest of the season. Shade temps peaked at 81 degrees and locals found sun hot yet shade cool. Devereaux notes seven earlier days with higher shade temps this spring and predicts a normal pattern ahead.

Devereaux United States Mr. Devereaux

Fifteen Die as Passenger Train Falls into Canyon

A passenger train between Pachuca and Ixmiquilpan plunged off the tracks near Ixmiquilpan, Mexico. Fifteen people were killed and many injured as nearly every coach was wrecked.

Mexico City Pachuca Ixmiquilpan

Explosion damages Avondale home of Gabriel Schwartz

An explosion at 10 o clock last night ripped the 2 1/2 story brick home of Gabriel Schwartz at 3997 Beechwood Avenue. No one was injured. maid Kate OMalley had just left the house. Firefighters fought a 90 minute blaze and estimated damage at about 10000 dollars due to a gas furnace leak ignited by a water heater pilot.

Gabriel Schwartz Eechwood Avenue Kate O'Malley Franks Vine and Pearl Streets Miss O'Malley Marshal Franks O’malley

Retires as Stickney Enters Senate Race

Atlantic City May 16 47 John Barrett former United States Minister to Argentina and to Siam withdrew his week old candidacy for United States Senator from Vermont. He had sought the Republican nomination to succeed Senator Dale. In Ludlow Vermont May 16 former Gov William W Stickney announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for United States Senator from Vermont at the September primaries.

Atlantic City N. J John Barrett United States Argentine Siam Vermont Barrett Dale W. W. Stickney Ludlow William W. Stickney Sargent Coolidge

Former Turkish Sultan Mohammed IV Dies in San Remo

Mohammed IV former Sultan VI of Turkey died in San Remo Italy last night of cardiac paralysis. He had lived on the Riviera for three to four years. He was heir apparent in 1916 and proclaimed sultan on Mohammed V death July 3 1918. Turkey sought end to hostilities through President Wilson and surrendered October 30, 1918.

San Remo Italy Amohammed IV Sultan VI Turkey Riviera Sultan Mohammed VI Vahid-Eddine Sultan Mohammed V Sultan Mohammed V Wilson

Harrodsburg Man Killed in Kentucky Collision

LINGTON Ky May 16 Tomogers of Harrodsburg Ky was killed instantly in a collision with an automobile driven by John F Hering of Cincinnati near here this afternoon. Witnesses say Rogers drove his motorcycle to the left side of the road to pass Hering s car.

Lington Tomogers Harrodsburg John F. Hering Cincinnati Here Rogers Hering

WIFE HELD AS DRY AGENT SLAIN IN AUTO

Cadiz Ohio May 16 Prohibition agent and ex Columbus policeman Harry Webster 35 was shot and killed in his car six miles east of Cadiz. His wife, held in jail, said the shooting was accidental. Webster and Henry Hamilton of Columbus rode in the car with the women in the rear seat. The bullet struck Webster’s neck and he died after reaching Martins Ferry hospital. Police said Mrs Webster admitted having trouble.

Cadiz, QC Harry Webster Columbus Here Webster Henry Hamilton Martins Ferry O

Student falls to death in first parachute drop

In Shin Jose California on May 16 21 year old Fred Zeigler a special aeronautics student at the University of California was killed during his first parachute drop after the parachute failed to open witnesses say more than a thousand spectators watched the fatal fall from about 1500 feet to the ground occurring today in front of a large crowd

Shin Jose Cal Fred Zeigler University of California

Jewish Girl Who Took Veil Held In Monastery

In Newark May 16 Rabbi Hyman A Rabinowitz spoke with Sister Mary Agnes Rosie Goldstein inside the Perrpetual Adoration Monastery. He says the girl is not sane and is being compelled to stay. relatives want legal action and a mental exam by an alienist. The Mother Superior declined the request.

Rabbi New York World News Service Newark N. J Hyman A. Rabinowitz Dominican Monastery of Perrpetual Adoration Mary Agnes Rosie Goldstein Benjamin Goldstein Rabbi Rabinowitz Goldstein Rosie

Hopes to Stop Decline of Franc

Paris reports that France seeks ratification of the Washington debt settlement and talks with Britain to stabilize the franc. Finance Minister Peret travels to London to confer with Churchill as Briand promises a confidence vote on the American debt agreement after May 27. Opponents say the settlement fails to protect the franc and France cannot pay war debts without currency safeguards.

Paris Mex Washington Great Britain M. Peret London Winston Churchill Briand M. Berenger France

Lucky to Be Alive After Intrusion on Surprise Visit

George Dugan, 32, was attacked when he entered a ground floor apartment on 495 East 167th Street without warning. The residents, Albine and Vito de Vito, detained him as nine children slept nearby. he received a swollen lip and a $10 disorderly conduct fine in Harlem Court.

New York World News Service New York George Dugan George 495 East 167Th Street Vaccaglini Douras Harlem Albina de Vito Dugan de Vitos

Marx Accepts Chancellorship in Germany

Berlin May 16 Dr Wilhelm Marx has accepted the chancellorship offered by President von Hindenburg. He will retain the Luther Cabinet and align foreign policy with the Luther government. Johannes Bell of the Centrists will join as Minister of Justice.

Berlin Wilhelm Marx von Hindenburg Luther Johannes Bell German People’s Party Dr. Marx

Coolidge Cruises Up Potomac After Chesapeake Storm

President Coolidge and guests sailed the Mayflower up the Potomac after heavy thunderstorms on the Chesapeake Bay. The yacht anchored off Hains Point near the Navy Yard after a York River and Yorktown trip, with landings planned for tomorrow morning.

New York World News Service Washington President Coolidge Potomac Chesapeake Bay York River Yorktown Williamsburg Hains Point Washington Navy Yard

Day agent's home bombed in Ohio

The home of Carl Aiken, a city enforcement officer in Tiltonville, Jefferson County, was destroyed by a bombing. Aiken and his wife were uninjured. Officials suspect agents targeted by Aiken were responsible for the blast.

Stubenville Carl Aiken Tiltonville Jefferson County Aiken

Three Ohioans Killed as Train Hits Auto

A special Erie Railroad train struck an automobile near Sterling eight miles east of Wadsworth Ohio, killing three occupants. The dead are Doris Edwards 13 of Doylestown, Alice Pauline Meese 20 of Doylestown, and Glenn Geiser 19 the driver from Marshallville.

Wadsworth, O Erie* Railroad Sterling Here Doris Edwards Doylestown Alice Pauline Meese Glenn Geiser Marshallville

Steamer Charles Horn Burned and Sunk on Lake Ontario

Reports from Cape Vincent say the Charles Horn was burned and sunk off Peters Point in Lake Ontario. The crew of seventeen was rescued by a passing steamer and landed at Cape Vincent. The vessel is owned by the Horn Lumber Company of Chicago.

Ogden N. Y Cape Vincent Peters Point Lake Ontario The Horn Lumber Company of Chicago

Baldwin's Triumph Ends Labor Crisis in Britain

London reports Premier Stanley Baldwin guiding Britain through a pivotal labor conflict with no bloodshed. He unified unions and employers, secured settlements on old wages, and emerged as the nation’s most popular leader, with broad backing across classes.

John L. Balderston New York World News Service London Stanley Baldwin Britain Earl of Chatham Lloyd George Baldwin Great Union of Dockers Trades Union Congress General Council House of Commons

Woodsman Fights Grizzly in Mountain Attack Near Salmon River

Jim McCann a woodsman near the Salmon River in Idaho fought a large grizzly bear using a hunter's knife after the bear attacked him. His right arm was nearly torn from the socket and his scalp bruised as he struggled for life. He wrote to his brother Bill that the bear killed him but he killed the bear, then the rifle was knocked from his hand.

Woodman Hunter Bear Boise Idaho Jim McCann McCann Bruin Salmon River McGann William Bill

Norge dirigible reaches Teller Alaska after polar flight

Amundsen Ellsworth expedition with the Norge arrives at Teller Nome from Spitzbergen after a 72 hour voyage. Lieut Riiser-Larsen reports no land spotted at the North Pole due to ice and open water while the crew, led by Col Nobile, conducts landing and disassembly on Grantley Harbor bay.

Nome Alaska Roald Amundsen Lincoln Ellsworth Oscar Wisting Oskar Omdahl Norge Teller Spitzbergen North Pole Port Lawrence Bering Sea Capt Peterson Snake River Amundsen Ellsworth Omdahl Wisting United States Ralph Lomen Chamber of Commerce Arctic Point Wainwright Point Barrow King’s Bay Pole Alaskan Hilmar Riiser-Larsen Amundsen-Ellsworth Pt. Barrow Here Ettore Arduino T. A. Pellerson Teller Lighterage Company Grantley Harbor Umberto Nobile Amundsen and South Pole Lieut Pippin Col Nobile

Norge Flight Triumph Reaches Alaska from Rome

Rome marks Norge flight success with nationwide jubilation and a festival of flags and songs. Commander Nobile reports the 6300 kilometer legs across the North Pole from Rome to Teller Alaska in three days. Italian aviation praises and fascist era pageantry fill the capital as celebrations continue.

Rome Norge Alaska North Pole Nobile Piccio Aeronautical Ministry of Aeronautics Teller Thommessen Aero Club of Norway Bonzani Commander Nobile Mussolini Chigi Palace

Murderer sentenced on son's testimony in Indiana

Jack Yusewicz of Gary Indiana was given a life sentence for the 1924 murder of Florence Guazea a 14 year old East Chicago girl. A Lake County jury in Crown Point held the father guilty after 25 hours of deliberation following the son's testimony that the man came home with blood on his clothes and confessed.

Chicago Jack Yusewicz Gary Ind Florence Guazea East Chicago Lake County Crownpoint Yusewicz Searche Fuully Yusewidz

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