04 Apr 1927
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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1927
Page
1
The dispatch notes British interests in China risk and possible ultimata, Britain’s deficit in 1926 inflated by coal and general strikes, and Japan’s earthquake toll. It mentions German plans to fly across the Atlantic and Zeppelin concepts, plus a reflection on Socrates and a Greek appeal to reopen his verdict, all concluding with a prompt to continue reading on Page Two.
Classified ads in the Tribune promise quick results as small ads are limited to two lines each and placed in both the box and the classifieds section. The notice encourages buyers and sellers to use Tribune classifieds to connect and transact efficiently.
United Press lists 1927 radio lineup with WEAF WHAM WHAZ and many affiliates. Programs include La Favorita opera, Little Symphony, Bilbourn string quartet, Lion's Club Denver, University of Minnesota hour and partner stations WIZ KYW KDEA WBZ WRC WSM WSB WHAS.
United States Navy reports riot guns used to repel a Chinese attack on the American steamer Chinan near Chung Kiang. Guards from USS Monocacy battled Chinese Samoan assailants. three wounded, one likely fatally. British gunboats arrived at Sehang Fung. U.S. instructions to Minister MacMurray seek indemnity demands and protection guarantees without American ultimatum. Clashes flare in Yangtze towns Chunking and Hankow. Japanese missing and mobs attack concessions. Looting and evacuations continue in Chinkiang and Anking as foreign offices are seized and relocation proceeds.
Chicago prepares for a dramatic mayoral election with William Hale Thompson as Republican candidate and former health commissioner Dr John Dill Robertson allied to Thompson. Democratic contender Mayor Dever gains strong judicial backing as posters flood streets ahead of polling.
MARRISBURG April 4 Governor Fisher backs Mellon stance on amendments to the mandatory ballot box opening bill. Talks with state officials yield no detail. Moore seeks to revive administration election reform bills on the House floor. Gasoline tax rise to three cents a gallon and the amended ballot opening bill also slated for final House action.
Indianapolis dispatch reports April 4 as the first full work day since a general suspension in central competitive district bituminous coal fields. Leaders expect wide nonpayment of wages while operators foresee deserters returning to work. Estimated 170000 to 200000 miners idle. Pittsburgh field seen as key sector amid wage dispute reports.
The government filed a brief with the special master in chancery at Indianapolis charging 46 oil refining firms with attempting to monopolize interstate and foreign trade. Attorney General Sargent announced the filing. Defendants include Standard Oil companies of Indiana and New Jersey, The Texas Company and various independent refining concerns. The brief contends the refineries fixed prices and that license customs and restrictions aid gasoline production restrain trade.
York reports another parsonage burglary as Rev. L Hench’s home was robbed while the family attended services. Earlier, a Harrisburg youth died in a gun battle with a detective after a string of robberies last fall ended. Over $75, including Sundar cashier funds, were taken.
Fairfield Iowa April 4 A humorous provincial article defines news as relative to who is involved. It notes a mule pulling a car is not news unless the car belongs to a celebrity and a truck aiding a group of Missouri men is considered newsful.
Earl Carroll, the New York theatrical producer linked to the bath tub party, must surrender on April 12 for a one year and one day sentence for perjury. Judge Hand refused extension. about 26 to 30 prisoners will depart in a Pullman car for Atlanta, heavily guarded and handcuffed in pairs, with inmates including mail robbers and counterfeiters.
Franklin April 4 Max Bum pus of Bradleytown Venango county has been in China for months as a missionary and is reported safe in Shanghai by a telegram to his mother Mrs Fred Bumpur.
April 4 in Franklin reports L C Bowquin of Oi City submitted the low bid for the enlargement of the Mason Temple here. His bid was judged the lowest and accepted.
Iowa lawmakers who met with former Governor Frank C. Lowden in Chicago announce he will run for the Republican nomination if agrarian states want him. He agrees to a nationwide “London for President” effort centered in eleven corn belt states. The push follows the McNary-Haugen farm relief bill veto and signals Lowden’s backing for a 1928 bid.
Detroit April 4 reports from Henry Ford bedside show recovery from injuries suffered last night in a collision with an unknown hit and run car. Authorities view the incident as accidental and Ford investigators say the matter has been cleared. The billionaire remains largely confined to his Dearborn estate as his doctors describe a slow but steady improvement. Meanwhile New York April 4 the condition of Eml Lynn of West Penn Railways was listed as very critical at Roosevelt Hospital and growing weaker with little hope for recovery. He is 52 and has suffered poor health for a year.
Mrs Gertrude Doris widow of Frank Dor is one of four chief bank bandits. She was arrested in an opium raid on her Philadelphia home and held on narcotics and opium charges. Mrs Mary McBride, sister of Doris, and five men were found in the place.
In Detroit a court action to determine Henry Ford's physical condition will be demanded by William Henry Gallagher, Sapiro counsel, if Ford does not answer when called as a witness. Gallagher said Ford, recuperating from a week of injuries, is eager to testify and may appear in splints. The $1,000,000 libel suit stems from articles appearing after Ford’s injury, with Milton Sapiro joining the prosecution and Aaron Sapiro admitted to practice.
A youth and two girls died when their car was struck by a Wilmington Philadelphia express at Binstead crossing near Wilmington Delaware late last night. The car was dragged 300 yards along the locomotive pilot before the train halted.
Amelia Bessik a 19 year old girl grappled with a burglar in her father's cafe early today. Police and a night watchman arrived to aid and arrest the intruder. She was badly beaten in the struggle.
Reports from the palace say King Ferdinand of Roumania is gravely ill with influenza overshadowing official statements. Amid rumors, Prince Carol remains in Paris and the rebel family reportedly not alarmed by the king’s condition. A sensational dispatch claimed cancer of the lungs, transmitted to avoid censorship.
The weather map shows rain in western Pennsylvania tonight and Tuesday. Warmth returns with rising temperatures east of the plains, while a marked low pressure system keeps northern plains cloudy with light precipitation. Notables include Atlantic City 38, Chicago 40, Miami 72, Wattsburg 42, with sunrise 5 40 and sunset BOR.
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