31 May 1923
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Star
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1923
Page
1
Local confidence pays off as Harry Stutz's Miller powered car wins the Speedway event. Milton drives the winning car, while Wilcox and others place top five amid extensive notes on Duesenberg entries and American engineering prowess at the historic track.
The H. C. S. special car driven by Tommy Milton won the 50-mile race, with Harry Stutz praising the team effort of the H. S. Motor Car Company crew and the meticulous preparation. He noted Howdy Wilcox’s co operation after a broken universal joint and stressed the rebuilt perfection of the winning machine. Stutz argued the victory vindicated manufacturing over professional racing and highlighted his career path from Indianapolis to the Stutz motor car enterprise.
President Harding at Arlington memorials pleads for the United States to do its full part in making war unlikely and to promote peace worldwide. He warns against profiteers and vows to mobilize all resources if a future conflict arises, while honoring all war dead.
Tommy Milton wins the Indianapolis Motor Speedway race to end a legendary jinx. HC S&S Special driven by Milton and Wilcox headlines a sweeping victory with Milton clinching the lead after Wilcox hands him the wheel. spectators celebrate as Milton arrives at the pits and cameras flash.
The report notes Howdy Willcox shared driving duties in the Indianapolis 500. Despite a broken clutch in his own mount on his sixtieth lap, Willcox aided Tommy Milton by taking the wheel for forty five laps before returning the car, aiding Milton to the checkered flag.
North Bay Ontario May 30 Leo Rogers fugitive killer was killed by a posse after a lengthy manhunt. He fired on officers in his father’s cabin before retreating into the woods and was later seen near Lake Nipissing before disappearing again.
Mrs. Mary Harrell of 4917 Park avenue died after taking poison May 19 in her home. The 32 year old theater organist at Ohio theater had been despondent over illness and an operation left unsatisfactory recovery. An inquest will be held. survived by husband Max Harrell and mother Mrs. Margaret Gray. Funeral set for 2 pm at Mrs. R. C. Arnold home. burial in Crown Memorial. Ruby McCord of 2058 Sangster avenue attempted suicide by swallowing poison. police cite domestic trouble. hospital says recovery unlikely.
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