Chevrolet Wins 500-Mile Indianapolis Race
Gaston Chevrolet drives a Monroe Special to victory in the 500 mile Speedway race after a late turn of events. Ralph DePalma led with 33 miles to go but ran out of gasoline on the back stretch forcing a pit trek for a can, allowing Chevrolet to surge back and win.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Gaston Chevrolet
Monroe
Speedway
Ralph DePalma
Ralph
DePalma
Gaston
Frontenac
Joe Boyer
De Palma Fails Late In 500 Mile Speedway Race
Ralph De Palma led most of the 500 mile Indianapolis speedway, but a late tire and fuel delay cost him the win. Gaston Chevrolet in a Monroe took the premier honors with Rene Thomas second and Tommy Milton third as 100,000 spectators watched.
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Indianapolis
Speedway
Monroe
Louis Chevrolet
Barney Oldfield
Barney
de Palma
Boyer
Chassagne
Gaston Chevrolet
Aud Hill
Rene Thomas
Thomas
Leaders listed with times in the 500 mile Speedway race
Indianapolis May 31 leaders in the 500 mile race include Gaston Chevrolet first with 5 40 16.14 and 88.16 mph average, Rene Thomas second at 5 43 02.29 and 87.47 mph, Tommy Milton third at 5 47 43.38 and 86.52 mph, Jimmy Murphy fourth at 5 52 31.37 and 85.10 mph, Ralph DePalma fifth with 6 05 19.15 and 82.12 mph, Eddie Hearne sixth at 6 14 19.16 and 80.15 mph, and Jean Chassagne seventh at 6 15 16.68 and 79.94 mph.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Gaston Chevrolet
Monroe
Rene Thomas
Ballot
Tommy Milton
Duesenberg
Jimmy Murphy
Ralph DePalma
Eddie Hearne
Jean Chassagne
Descriptive race ends with Gaston Chevrolet dominant win
The report notes De Palma's explosive turn but Gaston Chevrolet dominates the finish with no real opposition, sealing a clear victory as the race concludes amid big money stakes.
Pershing Urges Duty Over Ambition in Memorial Day Address
In Arlington National Cemetery Pershing appeals to the American people to fulfill obligations to less fortunate peoples, urging courage and unselfish devotion. He recalls the white crosses in France and calls for renewed spirit to honor those who died and to meet humanitarian obligations.
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U. S
Washington
John J. Pershing
Arlington National Cemetery
France
Rites for Mother of Senator McKnight
A solemn high requiem mass was held at St. Paul’s Church Cambridge for Mrs Mary Splaine mother in law of President Edwin T McKnight Massachusetts Senate She died Friday at 56 Boylston Street Cambridge aged 63 and had lived in Cambridge for 33 years She is survived by two daughters and one son Mrs Edwin T McKnight Miss Margaret Splaine and Richard Splaine of Maplewood
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St. Paul's Church
Cambridge
Mary Splaine
Edwin T. McKnight
Massachusetts Senate
Splaine
Boylston Street
Margaret Splaine
Richard Splaine
Maplewood
Park Square Lynn Renamed Hannify Square in Honor of Fallen Soldier
Park Square in Lynn was renamed Hannify Square to honor Francis Hannity of 2B Neptuns street who died serving in France with M Company 314th Infantry. A large Lynn American Legion delegation attended along with speakers Commander Hugh Hickey and Mayor Walter Creamer.
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Park Square
Lynn
Hannity
Reverend C J Underhill and City Council Member
The text references the Rev C J Underhill connected with the City Council as a second member figure. It notes involvement and role within municipal matters, indicating clerical leadership alongside council duties.
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C. J. Underhill
Forest fires devastate Cumberland County causing $500000 in damage
In Halifax Nova Scotia on May 31 forest blazes burned across Cumberland County. The fires destroyed twelve thousand acres and wiped out three mills. Damages were estimated at $500000 as fires continued to burn into the night.
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Halifax
Cumberland County
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