02 May 1926
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1926
Page
1
Hartz shattered the track record to win the World Auto Speed Derby with a speed of 134 miles per hour and claimed a $12,000 prize before 80,000 spectators as the British labor movement calls a general strike. The strike pits the Council of Action against the government, signaling a potential constitutional clash and widespread civil-liberties suspensions.
Jefferson County Grand Jury in Birmingham investigates the death of James Knox, a Fiat Top Prison Mine convict, amid allegations of brutal abuse and a mercyless punishment. Cecil Houston, a lifer accused of beating Knox and directing convict labor, dominates testimonies as others reveal scars and violence.
Hartz of California won the 300 mile race at Atlantic City on a new track, finishing ahead of Peter De Paolo and Bob McDonagh. The event drew about 80 000 spectators, six of sixteen starters finished, and Hartz shaved nearly five minutes from the world record while earning 12000 dollars of a 30000 dollar purse.
Daniel F. Hickey former Income Tax Unit employee filed a charge with the House Judiciary Committee seeking the impeachment and removal of Isaac M. Meekins United States Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Hickey alleges Meekins aided Roessler Haslacher control and received at least twenty thousand dollars for his services including acting as voting trustee. He claims Meekins pressed the unit to reverse a 1920 ruling on consolidated returns despite legality and bureau procedures.
The British labor movement stands firm against wage cuts with miners resisting a pay reduction while a 8 hour day remains on the table. Premier Baldwin edges toward ending subsidy as the government faces a possible general strike led by the Council of Action and its representatives.
A promotional blurb urges readers to buy a used car to reach places and people they want to visit. It suggests checking the Autos for Sale section in the Commercial Tribune Classified Ads for best values.
May Day unrest erupts in Milan Turin Spezia Genoa as police confront workers at factory gates. Disturbances center on suppression of The Red Flag and handbills urging work stoppage. Police and Fascists arrest workers and wreck two Milan labor papers Avanti and Anita.
May Day clashes between Socialists and Communists in Warsaw left five dead and twenty eight wounded. Other Polish towns remained quiet while in the Dombrowo coal basin labor boycott intensified.
Extra police guards protected officials as May Day events unfolded with no incidents. About 5 000 people packed Cooper Union for speeches by Ruthenberg and Trumbull while others struggled to enter. Trumbull praised future cases and noted soldiers’ working-class roots.
Gov. Donahey urged more home discipline and parental responsibility for children in Mansfield Ohio before 3,000 Richland County school children on May Day National Child Health Day. He warned that disrespect for law and authority and a desire for easy money without honest labor are the three great plagues affecting the country.
John Adams Abbott, Boston heir, held in Regina Coeli prison in Rome, is denied access to his mother and lawyer. His lawyer hopes for permission to visit tomorrow. Astrologo, the American Express guide, says Abbott attacked him in the Vatican gardens. hotel staff offer a conflicting account.
Mrs. K. M. Johnson of San Antonio announced her Democratic bid for governor, opposing prohibition as an utter failure. She cites enforcement difficulties and bootlegging as harms, noting a temperate life and ranch ownership in Mexico. Edith Wilmans and others also seek Ferguson’s seat.
Three gifts totaling 16500 were announced on the first day of Cincinnati’s Community Chest drive toward a 1873473 goal. B H Kroger gave 7500 personally and 7500 from Kroger Company. City Ice and Fuel contributed 1500. About 6000 solicitors worked yesterday as rallies begin at Hotel Linton.
President Coolidge told the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America that there is no substitute for home and religious influences in national life and that the Scouts can only aid, not replace, strict parental control. He urged parents to perform this duty and warned against government taking over family guidance. He praised the movement as a strong social good and urged youths to live up to the Scout oath and rules. The speech touched on division of labor and the need for coordinated effort across occupations to support national prosperity.
J A Bates of Middletown New York the citys oldest living piano dealer celebrates his eighty fourth birthday by giving away new pennies to passersby. Bates who ran a large Fifth Avenue music house for years remains active in business and keeps a window display featuring a picture of himself flanked by a chicken and a rooster with 1842 and 1926 inscriptions respectively.
President Coolidge signed a bill adding nearly 19 million dollars annually to pensions for Spanish War Veterans and dependents. He warned against expectation of new large appropriations and noted possible tax rises if expenditures grow. He said delaying approval reflected government financing and potential savings to offset the outlay.
Tokyo reports 150 passengers and crew aboard the Chi chibu Maru believed drowned after a wreck off the Kurile Islands. A Japanese destroyer rescued hundreds in lifeboats while many others are unaccounted for. The Chichi bu Maru carried fishermen returning from Saghalien. captain and officers are feared lost.
In South Orange New Jersey on May 1, fourteen year old Louis Lelong Jr and neighbor Mary perished after a toy motion picture machine exploded when Louis switched on its electric light. The device, a favorite playtime gift, caused fatal burns to the two youngsters revealing the dangers of a popular toy.
Dayton Ohio May 1 Roland W Baggott former Dayton Juvenile Judge George Nye Pike County Prosecuting Attorney and Don Thomas withdrawn as defense lawyers for Jake Nesbitt who faces trial soon in Troy for the murder of his wife The move described as for the good of the case came after a letter from the Reverend I tea Sr Broke ye prompted Nesbitt to retire for welfare of Nesbitt
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