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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1920
Page
8
Thoroughbred racing returns to Latonia with high expectations as bids for large purses and big attendance rise. Stable arrivals from Churchill Downs accelerate preparations while painters and tradesmen rush to finish work before opening day.
A Latonia track report notes many two year olds at work while United Verda, C W Clark’s colt by Golden Maxim, is highlighted as this season’s top Kentucky three? two year old. Trained by Barnes, he overcame a poor break to win the Bashford Manor Stakes after a minor leg injury delayed his Spring Trials.
Weights for the Inaugural Handicap will be posted today and capable performers such as The Porter Sir Barton Sunny Slope King Gorin Be Frank and others are expected to match skill in this rich event. The Inaugural Handicap is the feature of a splendid card arranged for Saturday opening day.
The riding colony for Latonia will be up to the usual standard with riders such as Mack Garner Jack O'Brien Harry Lunsford Danny Connélly J Carmody Lawrence Sykes Steve Wida J Roberts Frankie Smith G Stack H Burke Frank Merimee F Wilson F Hunt and numerous others expected to pilot most events.
Dave Nichols, once a noted rider in these parts, is staging a comeback and may surprise critics who say age will hinder him. The veteran rider plans to compete again, challenging perceptions about aging in the sport.
The stable of FE R Bradley, a prominent Kentucky owner and breeder, prepares for a series of two-year-old stakes at Latonia during its thirty-one day meeting drawing attention from horse racing circles.
Drastic, a heavy headed horse known for inconsistent runs, finished behind King Gorin in the Kentucky Handicap. The horse has a habit of choosing when to run, frustrating backers and defying even top riders.
Jockey Roscoe Goose won four races at Churchill Downs riding thoroughbreds he selected and is training several of his own horses plus the Ward and Parrish strings.
The track at Churchill Downs shows a heavy sand surface when fast, acting as a cushion and explaining the remarkable performances by mud runners on that course.
Jockey Clifford Robinson rode Jane Pennybaker to a victory Monday, his first since the Churchill Downs meeting. He claimed the win breaks a jinx and predicts a strong average once the meeting totals are tallied.
Jockey Steve Wida, under contract with C. W. Clark and backed by Covington horseman G. R. Bryson, gains traction in Kentucky. In his first three-circuit season he sidesteps easy mounts yet wins with several longshot horses at Louisville, building a growing following through skilled horsemanship.
Prominent Eastern stables led by S Hildreth Commander J K L Ross and Harry Payne Whitney prepare stake entries. Expected starters include Sir Barton Boniface Mad Hatter Upset Wild Air and other thoroughbreds from the era ready to race at Latonia.
A carload of blooming plants cultivated in the nurseries at Churchill Downs were set out yesterday, joining those that continually beautify Milldale to create a most beautiful appearance.
Racing Secretary William Shelley has prepared a Latonia program book detailing 1,100 horses that will race at Latonia, providing ample opportunity to display their true worth.
In Memphis reports show limited play with two batteries Thweatt and Meyers plus Murchison and Leberry. In Nashville Chattanooga area rain affects the schedule with no other games listed.
June 1. Anthracite miners and operators announce acceptance of President Wilsons plan to appoint a commission to settle the wage dispute. The decision follows a first conference with Secretary of Labor Wilson since the Wilkesbarre meeting. The secretary will inform the President, and the coal commission is expected to be appointed within days.
Tomorrow at 3 pm the Cincinnati College of Pharmacy conducts its 48th annual commencement at 614 West Court Street. Doctors of Pharmacy awarded to Caswell A. Mayo Walter R. Griess and John Ani Lloyd who has won the Ebert prize and Remington Honor Medal this year. Four women receive Pharmaceutical Chemist degrees Myrtle Marie Hay Otelia B Hunter Bernice Koble Matida Percy Palmers. Degrees conferred by Dr T S Kotle with an address by Dr Charlies Ehlers of the Ohio Valley Drug Association.
In Mt. Clemens on June 1, Lloyd Prevost testified that authorities threatened him during arrest for the murder of J. Stanley Brown. City officials denied any threat and said Prevost never faced such remarks. The defense rested after cross examination, nine rebuttal witnesses testified, and the jury was expected to hear closing arguments Friday after a juror’s death delayed proceedings.
William Berning presided at the installation of Eagles Aerie No. 142 officers for the year. Installed were John Doyle President Harry Albers Vice President Louis Broerman Secretary Rev. Charles Dacey Chaplain Joseph Dilhoff Treasurer and directors A C Bush F J Erdhaus Thomas W Hays Stephen B Marvin. William Lane conductor and Joseph Schulte John Stenger Arthur Brettger on Finance Committee. Charles Koch Louis Broerman and Joseph Dilhoff on Relief Committee. A class of 150 new members will be initiated June 15, bringing city Eagles membership to 3,000.
An Mt. Auburn resident writes to the Welfare Association urging action on street car service shabby buildings rubbish in vacant lots overgrown weeded areas and old winter equipment hindering summer travel The letter questions the promised bond issue improvements and calls for prompt attention as weeds and mosquitoes return The Welfare Association will consider the matter.
Chicago food products maker Libby McNeil Libby announces a profit sharing plan allowing employees with six months service to purchase stock at par. Approximately 10000 men are expected to benefit.
A Hamilton County Republican letter complains Captain Victor Heintz was omitted from the county ticket while Congressmen A. E. B. Stephens is renominated. Heintz asks why Stephens received preference. Heintz is Regional Director for the RNC in Chicago. Delegates named to the National Convention include Ray J. Hillenbrand and William Cooper Procter among others. The Ninth Ward Republican Rallying Committee selected officers and outlined candidates for county and judicial posts. The Duckworth Democratic Club formed new headquarters and planned equipment purchases pending council action. The Hamilton County Democratic Committee discussed candidates with no action taken yet and a further meeting set.
The Cincinnati Automobile Club announces options on property on Fourth Street and nearby blocks to build a 600000 project housing a large garage and clubrooms. The plan includes 1000 car capacity, street level entrances, and stock offering to members. Also reports government land acquisitions in Anc or Colorado for nitrate plant use.
A long list of real estate transfers and mortgage filings showing parcels sold or leased, owner names, locations such as West Seventh Street, Green Township, Mount Lookout, Norwood, and Madisonville, and amounts from $1 to $40,000 with taxes noted. Includes leases, deeds, and notices to sheriff.
Street car ticket sales on the first day of the seven percent fare broke all time records. Cincinnati Traction Company officials report TM cent strip tickets selling fast. cash fares are eight cents. Conductors on Vine-Norwood and Clark Street lines report high take with over $50 in five hours and $66 in four hours.
Federal control of wheat and wheat products ends today as the Wheat Director's office ceases and the Food Administration control ends by presidential proclamation. The government waiver of the $2.20 per bushel guarantee ends, with remaining contracts to be handled by the United States Grain Corporation until its winding up and transfer of finances to the Treasury. Trading plans for future delivery will be discussed by major grain exchanges in Chicago, with strict safeguards to be decided before formal adoption.
J G Henderson buys an eight room bungalow and lot 50x130 feet with a large garage for 15000 from Mrs Edna N Rogers at 3699 Kendall Avenue Hyde Park near East Hill High School. Agents also sell to Mrs Blanche L Luhrman a stucco bungalow on Union Street west of Reading Road for 7750.
About forty members of the Cincinnati Real Estate Board left yesterday at noon on two special cars to attend the national convention of Real Estate Boards, which will begin today at Kansas City.
Miss Elizabeth Rodgers sold to Mrs Lavina R Jones a 2 1/2 story six room house at 3602 Newton Avenue Evanston. The lot measures 37 by 150 feet and the price paid was 3200 dollars. The deal occurred in the offices of the late A M Harvuot.
The Shubert theatrical group’s purchase of several East Seventh Street properties last week has prompted tenants to relocate. Cleneay & Nourse closed the first deal, leasing a four room flat at Courtview apartments to M A Wargo, Kroger store manager, who previously lived in Otto Armieder’s former home.
W W Clippinger bought a six room bungalow and lot 150 by 200 feet in Ramona from Mrs Amny L Voris for about 4000 dollars. Mr Clippinger sold a two and a half story frame dwelling and lot 40 by 150 feet at 4211 Whetsel avenue Madisonville to Harry Fagin. The new purchaser, a tenant, will continue to occupy the Madisonville house as a residence.
Fred Tuke and Son sold at auction with the Sheriff's office to J. W. Plummer for 2250 dollars. The two story seven room frame house and lot measuring 50 by 107 feet is located at 3429 Moulton avenue Price Hill. The sale followed a court order.
The G A Peters Realty Company sold a six room pressed brick bungalow on Froome avenue west of Doberer street in Winton Place yesterday. Comma O Swain purchased the property for $6500.
William P. Bendigs sold a two and one half story brick dwelling with three rooms and leased 50 by 162 feet at 2518 in a local real estate transaction. The brief notice notes details of the property and the disposition of the parcel.
An order from W C Kendall and issued to J A Morris restricts using coal cars for transporting automobiles and manufactured articles in the Cincinnati district. Empty coal cars from connecting lines for return to auto loading must be diverted to coal loading per current distribution orders. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces Sunday excursions from Dayton and Columbus starting June 6 and plans additional trips to other route cities to help residents visit Cincinnati and country friends.
Frank Wisberg of the Big Four Railroad Freight Traffic Department in Cincinnati was promoted yesterday to traveling freight agent of the Cincinnati Northern road at Jackson Michigan, with immediate effect.
Stephen J. Corey, secretary of the Foreign Christian Missionary Society, sails this Saturday on the Kroonland to attend a World Convention in Switzerland from June 22 to 28. Delegates from the United States, Canada, Great Britain, France, Switzerland, Holland, and Scandinavia gather to decide if German missionaries, recalled during the war, may return to Africa and India posts.
A fire last night caused about 2500 dollars in damages to the L. Hilb Smelting and Refining Works located at 1250 West Eighth. The blaze damaged overheated burners in the plant.
Five men and a 16 year old were arraigned in Newport Police Court on charges of burglary and receiving stolen goods tied to several local break ins. Frank Buechel and Richard Newhouse faced burglary counts with bonds of 5000 and 3000 respectively. Frank Minor, a former city commissioner candidate, bonded at 2300 for possession of stolen goods. Harry Derick and Elmer Velkley were held to the grand jury on receiving stolen goods with bonds of 2500 and 2000. The juvenile, Wesley Shorten, 16, linked to the Joseph Knecht cigar factory robbery in Cincinnati, was bound over to Juvenile Court.
The Covington Fire Department proposes raising pay to 20 a month for all firemen and increasing the force to forty members. The plan includes an executive session and involves reassigning the Sixth Street Building staff and adjusting chief positions while addressing municipal budget concerns.
The body of 18 year old Joseph Donahue of 307 West Tenth street Newport was recovered yesterday by J W Beatty of 738 Second avenue Dayton after drowning in the Ohio River at Benham street Dayton last Saturday. Funeral services will be at St Stephen's Church Ninth and Saratoga streets at 9:30 this morning with burial in St Stephen's Cemetery.
Miss Margaret Yungblut of Dayton High School won the national contest on Good Roads in Kentucky. State Superintendent George Colvin announced in a letter to her, sending her essay to Ashington to compete with other state winners. She is the daughter of Charlies W. Yungblut, former Campbell Circuit Judge.
Charles Ciarlo, formerly a Kentucky Legislature member from Campbell County, was named Assistant City Recorder by the Commissioners yesterday. He succeeds Elmer T. Gray, who resigned to take the post of Secretary manager for the Newport Civic and Industrial Association.
Chief Albert King said Newport firemen stand ready to assist Covington if a serious fire occurs after Covington firefighters quit their posts. He stated they would respond when called.
The Campbell County Clerk reports transfers lodged yesterday. Anna EL Raison to Katherine L Poyntz for property in Ft Thomas at 7500 dollars. George Neske and others to Charles and Emma Knecht a 260 by 100 foot lot on Third avenue Dayton for 3500 dollars. Regina Soldner to Emma Volz a 30 by 10 foot lot on Eighth avenue Dayton for 2000 dollars. Elizabeth Bradman and others to Campbell County Community Service a lot at Fifth and Isabella streets Newport for 3000 dollars. August and Kate Parsons to James and Irene Worthington a lot on Fifth avenue.
Willam Mc Graw arrested on forgery charges. Mayor Joseph Hermann testified. Graduation exercises for Campbell County High School graduates set for Thursday at Miller and Englert's Hall Alexandria with Prof. Walter E. Irwin delivering the address.
The City of Newport announces June taxes are due and payable at the Office of the Commissioner of Finance. Taxes for the year may be paid now to avoid penalties. Adv. CHAS. D. McCREA Commissioner of Finance.
An OCR fragment lists multiple personal names linked to locations such as Newport and Cincinnati plus towns like Detroit and New Castle. Names include Laurel J. Leake Bertha V. Sander Michael Guillichio Magdalene Wilmes Walter Reale Louise Baker Joseph H. Schro Emma Meitner Edith Theim Loretta Gerwin George Neltner Emma Abel and others, with scattered city tags and unclear context. The text resembles a directory fragment or notices rather than a complete article.
The engagement of Miss Helen Taft to Prof Frederick Johnson Manning was announced in New Haven Conn by Mr and Mrs William Howard Taft. The wedding is planned for July 15 in Canada. Taft is Acting President of Bryn Mawr College and was born in Cincinnati in 1891. Manning, a former Field Artillery lieutenant, later taught history at Yale. Robert A Taft said the Taft family will attend the ceremony, location in Canada not yet set.
The Soviet Government has been granted permission to open immediately a central trading office in London following a meeting in London between Gregory Krassin the Russian Bolshevik Minister of Trade and Commerce and Premier Lloyd George and the British Cabinet.
Print cloths and sheetings rose as buyers covered June and July needs. Dressinghams for spring sold quickly to the jobbing trade while raw silks remained firm and active, signaling a robust market for men’s wear fabrics.
The mayor announced a new raid authority with full power to enforce duties as part of cleaning the city of gambling. He stated that the move aims to stop gambling activities and to organize a patrol system under Sheets, the superintendent, with recent charges against residents.
Judge Walter Evans of the States District Court in Louisville heard a case challenging a Kentucky whisky tax. The suit, brought by Louisville Public Warehouse Co and partners, seeks to enjoin state officers including the State Auditor and Attorney General from enforcing a new tax on bonded warehouses. The legislature had estimated revenue at $15 per gallon and the dispute centers on constitutionality and collection.
Attorney Stephens L. Blakely filed a suit against Cincinnati based railroad company contending it has quashed rights and power to operate a street railway. The case follows a court ruling requiring a railroad to install Jim Crow separation practices and to operate the line as a street railway.
England sues Chief of Police G L E Bullock Pat ington and John Drees in Circuit Court for 10000 claiming while jailed in Covington a picture was taken in City Hall rogues gallery and he seeks destruction of photo and negative. England was arrested in 1919 in Fayette County ward and acquitted.
A jury in Charleston West Virginia returned a verdict against Crockett in a civil suit filed against J D Crowle. Crockett sought to recover damages from an alleged incident in a poolroom on a night in August. The testimony indicated Crockett lost a pool game that night and pursued the case.
Henry Woodfolk 18 of Gordon Ga fined 100 dollars and jailed forty days for carrying a weapon. Alfred Datley reports May building permits valued at 46500 dollars. Eddie Suchanek notes May fines in Police Court show about one third of last year’s May take. Mrs Mayme Miller wins custody of children in a custody case. John W Menzies departs Covington to ready docket for States District Court ahead of June 1 term.
A list of individuals and their residences including Covington and surrounding towns. Names include Louise Grimes 138 Elton, Gertrude Seige, Elizabeth M. Vogt, Joseph T. Zumbahlen, Crescentia Piogman, James T. Lait, Emma Winkler, Samuel Barach, Rhea Barach, and others.
The brief item notes grain market activity in New York with a June 1 timestamp. Details are limited due to fragmented OCR text, but reference to grain supply and market conditions is implied.
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