Lockhart Wins Auto Race at Indianapolis
Lockhart, a dirt track graduate, took first in the Indianapolis race winning $20,000 plus lap prizes. Dave Lewis led early before Lockhart and Hartz dueled for the final miles, with Hartz briefly ahead after fuel stops. Thirteen of twenty eight starters finished amid overcast skies and rain delays. crowd estimated 140,000 to 150,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Comer
Los Angeles
Peter de Paolo
de Paolo
Lockhart
A de Palma
Dave Lewis
Hartz
Indianapolis
Speedway
America
Eight Racing Cars Crash Through Fence At Arden Downs Track
Dick Surtsey of Connellsville Pa won the 100 mile Arden Downs race driving a Raje Special from a field of fifteen. Eight cars failed to finish and William Pfeiffer of Ambridge was seriously hurt when his car skidded through the fence on the first turn and overturned. Second place went to Frank Lockinger of Pittsburgh driving a Mercer. Ken Johnson of California and Ken Krispen of Pittsburgh also finished among the top four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World News Service
Washington, Pa
Dick Surtsey
Connellsville
Arden Downs
William Pfeiffer
Ambridge
Lockinger
Ken Krispen
Johnson
W. R. Thomas
Wheeling
W. Va
P. C. Kuen
Clarion
Covington Honors War Dead in Memorial Day Parade
Military and civic groups in Covington paid tribute to heroes from three wars with a Memorial Day ceremony at Linden Grove Cemetery. The parade began at Fifth and Madison, moved to Madison and Fifteenth, then to Hichman Street, with Maj. J. J. Pontius as Grand Marshal and Civil War veterans in post of honor. Regular Army guards from Ft. Thomas led the burying ground march as bands played Nearer My God To Thee and America, followed by a program stressing care for veterans and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Linden Grove Cemetery
Fifth
Madison Streets
Madison
Fifteenth Street
Fifteenth
Hichman
J. J. Pontius
Northern Kentucky Good Roads Association
Tenth Infantry
Ft. Thomas
Schild
Covington and Ludlow
American Legion
Holmes High School
Order of American Mechanics
America
Lieut.Schild
Harlan C. Runyan
Latonia
Maj. Pontius
Edward Ochs
Roy Steinfort
Emil Rivard
Meyer Seigel
Ralph Threlkeld
Elmer C. Welp
Robert Born
John Harrigan
Charles Akins
Newport
Campbell County
Evergreen Cemetery
Southgate
August Leither
Gen. Sherman
A. L. Brauitz
Stubbs
Funeral services for John Moffitt
John Moffitt 75 of 1314 Parkway West Covington died Sunday due to apoplexy. Requiem high mass will be held Wednesday at 8 30 at St Ann's Church West Covington. Burial at St Mary's Cemetery. Survived by two daughters eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moffitt
Parkway
West Covington
St. Ann's Church
St. Mary's Cetery
Moffitt
Newport Holds Long Memorial Day Parade in Rain
Citizens of Newport staged one of Campbell County s largest Memorial Day demonstrations. The parade began at Newport and ended at Evergreen Cemetery after a ceremony at 9 AM led by Maj A J Livingston with remarks by Omer C Stubbs.
Man and Wife Slashed in Newport Roomer Battle
Mr and Mrs C H Mitchell of 110 Monmouth Street Newport were stabbed yesterday after a dispute over a trunk and unpaid bill. The couple were taken to Dr Claude Youtsey's office for treatment as police pursued a pair named as suspects. Harry Rucker was also wounded in a separate early morning fight at Chestnut and Brighton Streets and treated at Speers Hospital with six stitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Mitchell
Monmouth Street
Newport
Mitchell
Claude Youtsey
Washington Avenue
Robbery Reported by Cincinnati Man Near Chestnut and Brighton
E. M. Jenner of Cincinnati told Newport police early yesterday that two Black men held him up on Chestnut near Brighton street and robbed him of 38 dollars. One suspect covered him with a public safety item while the other searched his pockets. description of the men was provided to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Jenner
Cincinnati
Newport
Chestnut
Brighton Street
Aristocrats of Dogdom Compete For Prizes at Kennel Club Exhibit
Five hundred dogs valued at 200000 entered the seventh annual Cincinnati Kennel Club show at Carthage Fair Grounds. Airedales and Boston terriers dominated with War Bride and Racket III among top winners. Judges included Hooley Burton Haylor Meyer and Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennel Club
Cincinnati Kennel Club
Carthage Fair Grounds
New York
Waymouth Finn
Henry Martin
Davis Hill Kennels
Ft. Thomas
J. Robinson Bear
War Debt
W. Ross
Cincinnati
Racket III
E. J. Graves
Detroit
Introduce Me
Walnut Hills Kennels
Canton
Tytherington Oddy
R. J. McElroy
Dayton
Wolloyer Noross
Willard Bitzer
Washington
Do. H
A. H. Gale
St. Louis
Dusky Kid
Daller Kennels
Madisonville
Malden Wanderer
Hoi Ting
E. B. Johnston
Bellevue
Semiramis
Homehill
G. A. Rentschler, Jr
Hamilton
Southern Ohio Field Trial Association
Fair Grounds
Prisoner Charged With Smuggling Laws into Jail
Henry Berger of Miamisburg is jailed in Warren County awaiting arraignment for smuggling laws to four inmates during an attempted jail delivery. James Kinderdine, Miamisburg police chief, says Berger admitted delivering laws to James Henry, Clarence Haggerty, Carl Randall, and Charles Schoonover, who face twenty one burglary indictments and have pleaded guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Henry Berger
Miamisburg
Warren County
James Kinderdine
Berger
James Henry
Clarence Haggerty
Carl Randall
Charles Schoonover
Auto Crash Kills 23-year-old John Cocca
Cleveland May 31 John Cocca 23 dies when his automobile overturns after a collision with another car. The crash occurred in the city leaving Cocca dead at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
John Cocca
NEXT WAR SLACKERS TO GET SOLDIER PAY DECLARES
Sgt Frederick Bender at Spring Grove Cemetery warned veterans that in the next war slackers will not profit from staying home. He said the War Department plans pay equal to soldiers at $30 a month, regardless of occupation, to prevent excessive home-front earnings. He spoke after Dr Blodgett's address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Bender
Ft. Thomas
Spring Grove Cemetery
Sergt. Bender
War Department
Dr.Blodgett
Wills Wins Exhibition Bout in Cleveland
Harry Wills, Dempsey hopeful, defeats Jeff Clark in six rounds in Cleveland exhibition. Wills floored Clark twice and showed control throughout. In undercard action, Billy Wallace outpointed Kid Brown, and Jimmy Trannett stopped Dick Mette in the second round after Mette’s seconds threw in the towel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Harry Wills
Jack Dempsey
Jeff” Clark
Atlantic City
Wills
Billy Wallace
Harry
Kid) Brown
Philadelphia
Jimmy Trannett
Dick Mette
Youngstown
Mette
Greenfield and Oakley play longest tie in K I O history
The Greenfield and Oakley teams met in Greenfield, Ohio, lasting eighteen innings in a K I O contest that ended 6 to 6. All runs came before the fourth inning, with a standout stretch of defense. Oakley catcher Bill Breslin was later thrown out at the plate trying to score from second on a single. Earl Gaines pitched for Oakley, while Morris and Heironmous pitched for Greenfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Greenfield
Oakley
K.I. O
Bill Breslin
Earl Gaines
Morris
Heironmous
Greenfield Club
Falls Dead of Appoplexy at Home
Mrs Margaret Schmidt aged 86 residing at 3821 Olivette avenue died of apoplexy at her home yesterday. Coroner Handley was informed by Dr J G Williams of the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Schmidt
Olivette Avenue
Handley
J. G. Williams
Controversy Over Theresa of Lisieux Tourism in Normandy
Paris reports opposition to a company marketing the cult of Sister Therese of Lisieux for Normandy tourism. The prospectus promises profits from 650,000 annual visitors, hotel pricing, and sales of pious objects, citing 6,000,000 francs in revenue and 2,250,000 francs net profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred M. Murray
New York World News Service
Paris
Therese
Lisieux
Normandy
Lockhart’s Rise From Outlaw Tracks To Indy 400 Champion
Los Angeles driver Frank E. Lockhart, a boy racing star, began on outlaw tracks not sanctioned by the AAA. He built his first rafer in 1923, led his first race until a crankshaft failure, then rebuilt his gear and dominated dirt tracks. In 1925 he entered AAA events, winning three races at Ventura before competing in Juarez, Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ventura
Cal
Juarez
Mexico
Woman Hurt Seriously as Racing Auto Crashes Fence
Spectator Mrs. Margaret Sacchetto of Detroit was injured critically when a dirt speedway car driven by Shorty Wolf crashed through a fence in New Kensington Pennsylvania. She was taken to a hospital. Wolf had minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Kensington
Margaret Sacchetto
Detroit
Shorty
Wolf
Woman Driver Killed in Overland Park Race
Mrs. J. A. Walker of Denver died when her car overturned during a five mile Memorial Day race at Overland Park. The driver, who entered as the masked marvel, was husband to a racer listed on the same program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
J. A. Walker
Overland Park
Masked Marvel
Three Children Injured After Run Into Street
Three children were struck by cars while running into streets. Helen Spitz aged two from 1709 Carll Street broke her right leg and was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital. Louis Kirlem ten from 1048 Fremont Avenue suffered knee bruises and was treated at St. Mary's Hospital. Woodrow Hall thirteen fell from a street car onto aRubel Baking Company truck at Seventh and John Streets, sustaining head and knee bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Spitz
Carll Street
Carl Holzmueller
Wardell Avenue
Good Samaritan Hospital
Louis Kirlem
Fremont Avenue
Central Avenue
Frank E. Coats
Eton Avenue
Hamilton
St. Mary's Hospital
Woodrow Hall
Richmond Street
John Street
Seventh
John Streets
Rubel Baking Company
S. H. Slagle
Richhnd Street
General Hospital
Parole Consideration Requested for Ernest Lee at Mansfield
Notice from Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield indicates Ernest Lee seeks parole recommendation. Hearing scheduled on or after June 5 1926 to be considered by the Board of Pardon and Parole via Superintendent and Chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Lee
Ohio State Reformatory
Mansfield
Ohio
Board of Pardon and Parole
R. C. Simkins
Notice for Parole Hearing for George Johnson
George Johnson, a prisoner, is recommended for parole by the Superintendent and Chaplain. The parole hearing will be held on or after June 5, with Simkins, Chief Clerk, noting the recommendation for consideration by the Board of Pardon and Parole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Johnson
Ohio State Reformatory
Mansfield
Ohio
Board of Pardon and Parole
Simkins
Highland Avenue Improvement Ordinance Passes in Cincinnati
The city council of Cincinnati on May 19 1926 enacted Ordinance No 186 1926 to improve Highland Avenue from McMillan Street to Melish Avenue. The project includes drains inlets granite curbs a combined sewer water main replacement widening and paving the roadway with changes to water distribution and related work. Property affected includes all lots abutting Highland Avenue along the specified bounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Place
Chandler Street
North Corporation
Davies Place
Council of
City of Cincinnati
Council of the City of Cincinnati
Council
City of
Cincinnati
Ohio
L. B. Blakemore
Fourth Street
Reading Road
Broadway
Fourth’ Street
Commercial Square
Seventh Street
Fifth Street
Clerk of Council For Public Inspection
Highland Avenue
Council of the
State of Ohio
McMillan Street
Melish Avenue
Oak Street
Highland Ane
Cincinnati Ordinance Alters Riverside and Southside Roads
City of Cincinnati council on May 12 1926 approved Ordinance 177 1926 to alter and divert Riverside Drive west of Hillside Avenue and Southside Avenue east of Mississippi Street by creating a new 40 foot roadway including Galion Street and extending it to connect with Riverside Drive. The action includes abandoning portions of Riverside Drive west of Hillside and Southside Avenue east of Mississippi and details the street realignment and property boundaries. Mayor Murray Seasongood signed, Clerk L B Blakemore announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Drive
Southside Avenue
Hillside Avenue
Mississippi Street
City of
Cincinnati
State of
Ohio
State of Ohio
Est Sixth Street
Flei&chmann Transportation’ Company
American Diamalt Company
Galion Street
Bridge Street
Short Street
New Street
West Sixth Street
Galton Street
Murray Seasongood
L. B. Blakemore
Clerk of Council For Public Inspection
Broadway Improvement Plan on South Curb Line
An ordinance numbered 136-1926 dated May 19 1926 proposes to proceed with the improvement of Broadway along the south curb line as directed by the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Council of the
City of
Cincinnati
State of
Ohio
City to Improve Markbreit Avenue from Sagola Place to Taylor Avenue
The Cincinnati Council resolves to grade Markbreit avenue from Sagola place to Taylor avenue and install drains, inlets, and a combined curb and gutter. The 24 foot road will be paved with reinforced concrete and financed by assessments on abutting lots or by city funds for non assessed sections. A copy of the resolution is on file with the Clerk of Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markbreit Avenue
City of
Cincinnati
State of Ohio
Sagola Place
Taylor Avenue
Markbreit
Irty
Clerk of Council For Public Inspection
City approves grade changes for Markbreit Avenue in Cincinnati
Ordinance No 184-1926 amends and repeals portions of Ordinance No 118-1921 to establish new grades for Markbreit Avenue from Lagola Place to Taylor Avenue and from Isabella Avenue to Taylor Avenue. It also repeals conflicting provisions and notes the May 17 1921 passage of the earlier grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markbreit
Marktreit Avenue
Sagola Place
Taylor Avenue
Markbreit Avenue
Isabella Avenue
Clerk of Council For Public Inspection
Sealed Proposals for Lower River Road Improvements
Sealed proposals will be received by the Department of Public Service in Cincinnati Ohio until 12 noon on Tuesday June 15 1926 for improvements on Lower River road from Anderson Ferry road to an existing culvert 1255 feet west of Fenimore street including rights of way east of Anderson Ferry road from the culvert to the Ohio River and north and south of the culvert 1255 feet west of Fenimore street Plans specifications and blank proposals may be obtained at the Engineer of Sewers office for 2.00 per set nonrefundable Bidder may compare copy with original City Manager reserves right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton County
Ohio
Cincinnati
City of
County of
Hamilton
State of
Miami Purchase
Millcreek Township
Reading Road
Board of County Commissioners
Murray Seasongood
L. B. Blakemore
Clerk of Council For Public Inspection
Department of Public
Service
City
River Road
Anderson Ferry Road
Fenimore Street
Ohio River
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Joe
N. Y.E
Cicero
Fred Locker
Enoch
N. Y. Eve
Press Pub. Co
Ben Jones
Schlater
Miss
Jones
Palma
Hearne
Morton
Axie
Munich
Germany
Ambassador Schurman
American Geographical Society
Erich von Drygalski
University of Aula
Law Street
East
Auburn Avenue
Coyneil
Livingston
Leither
Batesville
Greensburg
Shelbyville
Central Union Depot
City Ti
Dixie Terminal
Sinelsne
Greenfield and Oakley
Sister Therese
L’oeuvre
Therese of Lisieux
N.Y
St. Therese of
Verdun
United States
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