01 Jul 1923
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1923
Page
1
The Clown defeats star Colts of East in the Latonia Derby renewal before a crowd of about 25 000. Hope less is second while in memoriam third. Highly touted Martingale and Rialto outclassed Wise Counsellor in the two year old feature.
Roy Burton long associated with The Commercial Tribune and later editor at The World and The New York American has been knighted by King George. Cincinnati recalls his early reporter days and family ties to local journalism pioneer Thomp Burton.
The Clown from Audley Farm Stable defeated four top rivals in the Latonia Derby on a 1 mile 1 2 sec distance, clocking 2 32 8 5. Montfort and B B Jones win 15650 with Hopeless second and In Memoriam third for Wiedemann. Rialto and Martingale finish fourth and fifth as crowd reaches new Latonia Derby high.
In Montreal a trial over the January murder of Raoul Delorme saw gunsmith Oscar Haynes testify that three bullets from Raoul’s body matched bullets from an automatic pistol once owned by the defendant Jard W Delorme. Haynes fired a test bullet to confirm the markings, claiming he had sold the gun to Adelard Delorme weeks earlier. The defense and crown debated further expert tests to verify which bullets caused the fatal wound.
Moscow reports the American relief workers begin evacuation to the United States. Eleven depart on a special car via Warsaw, five via Riga, totaling about twenty who married Russian women while in Russia. Passengers include Donald Renshaw Edward Sabine J A Driscoll Thomas Pace Frank Burland Hugh Reynolds Charles Varney William Nellegar Russell Fees.
Johnn T. Whitfield, jailed on charges in Patrolman Dennis Griffin's murder, has refused all food and water for hours. Prosecutor Stanton says forcible feeding is not planned. Officials weigh risk as Whitfield hints at possible escape or death.
The Legislative Investigating Committee condemns Adjutant General Carlos E. Black for dereliction in duty for not ordering troops during the Herrin riots. It also assails Colonel Sam Hunter and Williamson County officials as incompetent while criticizing Senate inaction and urging accountability for perilous events in Williamson County and Herrin.
In Sydney Nova Scotia June 30 a plot to wreck a Halifax bound troop train was uncovered minutes before arrival. Railway ties wedged between rails were removed by a Sheriff aided group as 250 soldiers stood by. Violence had erupted last night between striking British Empire Steel workers and city police during a two hour battle.
Newport RI June 30 Five sailors die and 12 are injured aboard the destroyer Williamson after a fireroom flood from steam and hot water during a test firing of a torpedo. Lt Cmdr Krauss and crew rescue the wounded. board of inquiry heads by Commander F H Sadler.
In Schenectady a local hospital noted one infant died and another is critical after an all night 165 mile car ride from Brooklyn with 17 other children. Anna Siewers led the group claiming the children were hers. later officials said five were hers and 14 from Brooklyn.
Public baths to reopen within a week under Service Director Charles F. Hornberger on a two week probation. A paper appropriation will be liquidated by increased charges. if successful the baths stay open during hot months, otherwise closed again. No private funds will be accepted. Civic groups backed reopening but support remains conditional on financial viability.
At Redland Field and Good Samaritan Hospital, the life of loyal fan known as "Al the Milkman" ended after an appendicitis attack. He had sat in his bleacher seat daily, gave floral pieces to players after home runs, and remained devoted until illness struck. The Reds mourned a steadfast supporter who never missed a game.
Fred Strietz charged with blackjacking and robbing a Manhattan Electrical Supply messenger of 12 000 in Jersey City on June 12 was captured after a gun battle when deputies and Jersey City police closed in on his brother in law’s Pleasant Valley home. No one was injured.
The report notes 17 Germans held as hostages after a troop train bombing and 10 Belgian soldiers killed. In Columbus Ohio, state road contracts worth over 4 million dollars were awarded as Leon C. Herrick retires and L A Boulay takes office.
Special Dispatch to The Commercial Tribune reports a rush in Washington on June 30 to secure approval of Ohio federal road building contracts. Officials and contractors pursued rapid action to advance highway projects and funding.
Joseph K. Redmon, 61, horse trainer of Latonia Kentucky, remains facing a new trial for the killing of jockey Walter Andress after a Latonia jury failed to reach a verdict. Foreman Felkner announced the panel could not agree after hours of deliberation with initial ballots showing six for conviction and one for willful murder. The court instructed options including death or life for willful murder, and voluntary manslaughter with two to twenty-one years for heat of passion. Bond set at ten thousand dollars was posted by W A Whitehouse and Dr R L Bird.
The Cosculich liner Presi dent Wilson from Naples due to dock tomorrow announced beer will be given away to passengers as shore authorities plan to confiscate it after crossing the three mile limit. The captain, Stuperich, ordered free consumption aboard with a note that at least twenty barrels must be destroyed before limit.
General Juan C. Gomez, First Vice President and Governor of the Federal District, was assassinated in his bed in Caracas. He was the president’s brother and had been elected by Congress in 1922. Eight days of official mourning were decreed amid widespread grief.
Lieutenant James C. Rickner and his wife were shot at Camp McClellan near Anniston Alabama. Civil and military officials pursued no motive as an official inquiry began. Rickner, formerly of Mantos Colorado, had returned from Germany with occupation forces. A four year old daughter is in camp care while Mrs Rickner remains uncooperative with investigators.
Duisburg authorities detained the burgomaster and twelve city officials along with four prominent citizens as hostages after a bomb exploded on a Belgian troop train crossing the Rhine bridge. Nine Belgian soldiers died at once, another later, with forty three people injured. In the aftermath cafes theaters and public gathering places were closed, street traffic restricted, and travel permits for Germans suspended. The blast damaged the steel bridge and authorities vow to hold nearby towns responsible for future sabotage.
TOPEKA Kan June 30 The three Industrial Court judges will meet Monday to study a letter from Governor Davis asking them to refrain from drawing salaries and thereby voluntarily abolish the court He cites a Supreme Court ruling and notes a potential annual saving of 40500 The judge said they would consider a reply to the governor
Ellis C. Wing 53, founder of the Wing Seed Company, died suddenly at his Urbana Ohio home. He was a writer and lecturer and leaves a wife and five children.
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