Prohibition Key Issue in 1928 Campaign
Political observers report McAdoo's Ohio speech signals prohibition will dominate the 1928 race. Senate leaders and party figures weave support for or against anti prohibition moves as Dry forces and Wet factions test strength, with Reed and Johnson debates shaping alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Mallon
Proos Stat
Wasitington
Win G MacAdoo
Ohio
Uut
McAdoo
Jaheen
Madison Square Garden
Llotin
Dem
de Sfotud
Missourian
New York
Case Ib
Frank L. Smith
Hhavid
foHndout
Fe Nias
Ileve
Torah
Ulay
Mine Flood Disaster Delivers Narrow Escape for 30 Miners
In Mifflinown Upper Lehioh, Yazebrook Coal Company colliery was flooded after a creek overflowed. Thirty miners escaped danger with warning then two miles of mine was flooded. A prior disaster at Tesubioken in November 16 left six trapped, eight rescued after eight days. One sink man, Charles Smith, perished when a treacherous slope gave way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Ross
Mtazluton
Minues
Yazebrook Soul Company
Upper Lehioh
Charles Smith
Veteran traders battle for line on Wall Street
On Wall Street youth yielded to age as John D. Rockefeller and L. L. Loree were seen as leaders in a fierce contest for control of the Wheeler and Lake Erie Railroad. Rockefeller, nearing 90, and Loree, about 70, were the central figures shaping the takeover mood on the market floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Wall Street
John D. Rockefeller
L. F. Loree
Wheeler and Lake Erie Railroad
Rockefeller
Loree
Loree Murgér
Eastern Rail Rp
Male Quartet Concert At City Auditorium Tonight
The Pittsburgh Kiwanis Club Male Quartette will perform at the High School auditorium tonight to aid educational and underprivileged children. Proceeds from the night, presented under Kiwanis auspices, are expected to boost club funds as a well known quartet featuring Vincent Kroen Roy Strayer Russell Mitchell and Raymond Griffin with Anseurin Bodycombe as accompanist will perform a varied program including solo and duet numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Russell Mitchell
Raymond Griffin
Anseurin Bodycombe
Mr. Body
Combe
Rochester Junior and Senior Highs to host institutes
Superintendent Ralph S. Dewey announced a two day institute schedule at Rochester’s Junior and Senior High Schools. Vice Principal Miss A Lawna McMiregor will lead sessions at the Junior High with dual offerings for both sexes. Dr C A Buckner of the University of Pittsburgh will teach the Senior High sessions next week, joined by a faculty member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Junior High
Rochester
Ralph S. Dewey
Tanchera’ Institute
A. Lawna McMiregor
Washington Junior, High School of
Nyu
Adernas
Sexviena
Tunior High Institute
No Trace Of Missing J W Hall Child Abduction Case
J W Hall reports no new leads in the search for his 13 year old daughter Evelyn abducted on Wednesday while returning home east of Columbus from school. A witness named Horsey attempted to help but was overpowered by the abductor. Hall suspects relatives may be involved and Erie authorities are assisting. arrests are hoped for in days ahead. Katherine Harrington plans to spend the weekend in Erie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hall
Evelyn
Columbus
Erie
Borsey Farm
Prince Lewis
Horsey
Hall
Yeaturday
Examinations Open to Fill Postal Vacancies Here
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an exam in this city to fill rural carrier vacancies from the local post office. Applications must be received by March 9. Salaries range from 2450 to 2000 per annum with mileage supplements. separate exams for routes and wagon routes no longer held. Citizens domiciled in the post office territory and meeting Form 19 requirements may apply. both men and women may enter though officials may specify sex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Cmmission
Focal
Carrie Maste
United States Civil Service Commission
Jay Washington
Toength
Two Lads Ride Sled Then Help Find Missing Steed
Two northside boys aged three and seven rode a horse drawn sleigh yesterday. Police assisted in locating the missing horse and sleigh, found later at the owner’s farm after a joyful ride. Mrs J D Murray and Miss Joe Lyons left for Birmingham following the death of their brother Peter Tyans.
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Smith Street
Jubi
J. D. Murray
Joe Lyons
Bimirm
Try
Peter Tyans
Mr Lyons
Preliminaries to Columbus Road Project Progress Report
Construction on the Columbus Road subway under the Erie Railroad continues with a permanent bridge over the underground structure. Eastbound track work nears completion allowing removal of temporary tracks. DuBois based Milliron Construction plans to start excavating to finish the road project through the subway next week, linking the two highway pieces and aiming for spring pavement work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giie Railroad
Erie Railroad
Columbus
Teip
Millfron Construction Company
DuBois
DuBois Company
Warrers
New York State Judge Accused of High Crimes
Washington Jan 28 Representative La Guardia accused Northern District of New York Judge Frank Cooper of high crimes and misdemeanors. He said Cooper orchestrated a scheme to entice people into crime and instructed agents to incite conspiracies to trap them, disregarding laws against officers encouraging crimes to make arrests.
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Washington
Frank Cooper
United States
New York
Vv Guardia
la Guardia
Cooper
Vial
Q. R. Merrick
Tmquor
Perps
Denny MV Star in Critical Condition After Surgery
Reginald Denny, film actor, was critically ill in Los Angeles after an appendectomy operation for appendicitis earlier in the week. He developed a high fever as his wife and infant child remained at his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unt Sien
Angeles
Reginald Denny
Denny
Tia
Miners Trapped After Fire At Scott's Run Mine
In Morgantown West Virginia on January 28 a fire in the Longwellsville By Products Co mine at Scott's Run trapped 2 miners with one body recovered and 25 workers evacuated. A third miner was reported dead and rescue efforts continued as flames blocked passages.
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Wy United
Morgantown
Lonnellsville By Products Co
Scott's Run
State Election Calendar Dates Announced for Harrisburg Area
State election calendar released by George J Thorn head of the state electors bureau at Harrisburg outlines registration and election day windows. Key dates include primary September 20 and filing deadlines from June 22 to August 23 for petitions and nominations for county township and municipal posts. Absentee deadlines and withdrawal dates announced with assessors at polling places September 6 and 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Thorn
Harrisburg
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Pemmey
Marines to Be Concentrated at Pacific Isle
United Press reports Washington in 194? that 1200 Marines from San Diego will be sent to the Pacific, expanding U S forces in the Asiatic area. The Fourth Regiment under Colonel Hil reaches full war strength of 1200, with 250 pulled from guard duty. The transport Chaumont at Mare Island awaits orders to carry the troops.
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United
Washington
Navy
San Diego
Calif
Grammy
Pacific
China
Navy Department
United States
Asiatic
Charles Hil
Mare Island Navy Yard
Pacific Coast
Chaumont Iow
Mare Tetanel
No request for new certificate in Vare election
Governor Fisher says no formal request has reached him from United States Senator elect William Vare for a new certificate of election to the Senate. The issue resurfaces after a Baltimore congressman claimed Vare’s certificate was invalid and would be rejected in Congress if submitted. Fisher left for Washington to attend the Pennsylvania Society dinner with Rep Clyde Kelly.
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Fisher
Vare
Senate
Ay Thomas B. Williams
Harrisburg
United States
Wiliam State
United States Senate
Pinchot
Uly
Pennsylvania
State Chamber of Commerce
William I Page
Baltimore
Vlerle
National House of Representatives
Page
House
Dawes
Ant
Cofipia
Baldridge
Nave
Tie
Washington
Pennsylvania Society
M. Clyde Kelly
Urge Abolishment of Direct Primaries
United Press reports from Harrisburg that William Tyler Page, clerk of the U S House, urged the State Chamber of Commerce to abolish the direct primary system at their annual meeting He proposed the old convention system with modifications as a substitute and criticized senatorial vows affecting seat designations while stressing state rights and cautions on election certificates.
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United Press I
Harrisburg
State Chamber of Commerce
Wm Tyler Page
House of Representatives
Washington, DC
Systen
Stats Chamber
Page
Modifica
Hong
Neutral Zone Proposals Scrutinized Amid Shanghai Tensions
Jan 28 report from London and Washington details British and American probes into a neutral Shanghai. Proposals would place foreign administration or troop withdrawals to shield foreigners, with officials cautious on accepting any plan that cedes control of Shanghai to Cantonese authorities. Washington weighs Kellogg stance against negotiating with nonstandard Chinese delegates.
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Ty United Presa
London
Shanghai
Siayal and
Marine Foyers
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Hide
Peking
Miles W. Lampson
Wo Chin
Washington
Shangha
Washington Administration
China
Arg Kavchek
Premiee
Wade
Lin
Department Worll
Remy Son
Chiang Kai
Shek
Chang Sax Lin
Warford
Chines
Kellogg
Radio Features Hook Ups Across Ten Stations Tonight
Radio schedule lists multiple stations from WEAF to WGY featuring operatic and dramatic programs. Highlights include Verdi’s I Trovatore from Chicago Civic Opera with soprano Lucresia Ori and performers Murio and Casals. Denver KOA hosts Mountain Time program at 8 PM. Schenectady WGY offers Revelation drama at 9:30 PM Eastern. New York WABC airs Busters segment with Rollo Maitland at 8:20 PM.
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WBE
KYW
WGN
WMA
WMC
Weapain
Lucresia Ori
Giovanni Martinelli
Pablo Casals
KOA
Denver
KOA Orchestra
WGY Schenectady
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Devel
MecAdoo
Ohio Bar Association
Kiwanis Club
Institute
Katherine Harrington
Eric
Civil Service Commission
Columbus Road
New York State
Pacific Isle
Camden
Armstrong Latta Company
Senatike Smith
Illinois
Hone
Itish
Yading
Point
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