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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1928
Page
2
A 1927 analysis explains how two stock splits left each share with 1 for 2 and projects values if not split. It compares property value, earnings, dividends, and price multiples with average market stocks, noting Am. Water Works at 6 would yield 6.4 percent including stock dividends.
The U S supreme court refused to stay a West Virginia federal injunction that trims freight rates by 20 cents a ton from Tennessee Kentucky Virginia and West Virginia to Great Lakes ports. The ruling leaves the Lake cargo case in effect, with lower rates in force while the ICC appeal proceeds.
Fraulein Junkers debates staying in Montreal or flying on from Greenly Island as the Bremen crew struggles through blizzards and fuel shortages. Duke Schiller and Major Fitzmaurice trek toward civilization after an icy landing at Natashquan, while Koehl and von Huenefeld labor to repair the Bremen amid wind and snow. A message to President von Hindenburg notes the cross Atlantic flight’s intermediate landing and the plan to finish at Mitchel Field, L I.
A disjointed report describes a man aboard a moving train who slips into a doorway, later reveals a white mask and fires a pistol while passengers are inside. Conductor George Lane watches from the car as the westbound train speeds away toward the coast.
Detectives report a dawn train holdup on a western bound line. The robber warned passengers to stay calm then fled after aborting a plan in the dining car. Notables aboard included former heavyweight champion James J. Jeffries. Victims listed include W. H. Crocker of Crocker National Bank earning $1,800 and others from Connecticut to California, with one Liberty magazine representative unknown. Officials estimate about a dozen people in the observation car at the time.
Governor John Fisher will visit Kane Summit Hospital Tuesday afternoon as part of a Northwestern tour of state aided institutions. In Coudersport at 10 am the governor will be met by local officials and continue to Bradford institutions including the Bradford Hospital Beacon Light Mission and Children’s Home. The governor’s party also includes A Boyd Hamilton secretary and Arthur Townsend budget officer. officials say the Kane visit carries no political significance.
Two girls from Philadelphia were injured in an acid explosion at Dickinson College laboratory in Carlisle Pa. Nancy Reese suffered severe burns to the head and face and may lose sight in both eyes. Mary McCrone sustained severe burns to the head and shoulders. Both were taken to hospitals in Carlisle.
Kirk Dorrance of United Refinery hauled in ten trout on opening day of the Pennsylvania fishing season. His longest measured about eight inches. The report notes rough lake conditions at Chautauqua Lake as a search for Milton Beaty continues after his speedboat overturned April 4. Authorities brought a 500 foot net from Lake Evie to aid dragging but weather hampered efforts. Dewey Champlin's car crash near Fentonville left his condition at fair, with skull fracture not yet confirmed. Judge Arird planned a habeas corpus hearing on two fathers attempting to regain custody of their two children as Mrs Handmore faced contempt charges. Benjamin Franklin’s 138th death anniversary observed. Court house visitors named Clarendon residents and others. Two clothing meetings scheduled by Miss Dagmar Wulff in Sugargrove and at Rouse Hospital.
Emory Cook, secretary of the Warren Chamber of Commerce, says both Warren and Erie chambers disapprove of Alta Development company of Erie. He notes residents received offers for a $260 return in exchange for $48 surveying and title research costs. The offers stem from a 1927 Warren County exposition ticket.
Harrisburg April 17 One hundred thirty bids were submitted when the state highway department opened bids on sixteen road projects to improve about 60 miles of highways. McKean project 46297 feet concrete R 97 Lafayette township and Levis Run borough bid by Fred D Ross Bradford at 502182 dollars.
Donald Bogart was elected chairman of the Natural Science Section of the Warren Academy of Sciences at the final meeting of the season in the High school Monday night. Edward S. Lindsey was re elected secretary treasurer. H. L. Blair presided. Leonard Nason described the cell, its structure and mitosis, noting a billion cells in the brain's grey matter. Dr. Hamblin Eaton warned about harmful alcohol based preparations under new acts. Harvey Hertzel shared lantern photos of the New Lincoln Highway across Medicine Bow Mountain in Wyoming, a 45 mile federal route open summers.
Dr T P Treadway of Erie presented an overview of Allergic symptoms at the Warren County Medical Society gathering at the State hospital North Warren with local and visiting physicians in attendance. He described immunization methods as remedies for oversensitive conditions and cited asthma hay fever skin eruptions and hives among common cases. Dr Hamblin Eaton displayed specimens of a ruptured heart and a brain tumor prompting discussion. Miss Barbara Dennison and Miss Catherine Smith returned from Columbus Ohio after visiting Miss Smiths sister Mrs Charles Fabb.
Royal Welch Singers appeared in their third concert at the First Santing church in Warren. Soprano Gladys Cutter was unable to perform due to illness, replaced by Mrs. D. Edgar Davies who sang two solos Break of Day and Down Here. Baritone P. Edgar Davies delivered several solos including God Touched the Rose. Mike Tone Russell accompanied on piano, presenting readings and monologues. Mr and Mrs Davies performed several duets.
The Humane Society asks for memberships during Be Kind to Animals week. Organized a year ago on May 1, the group has acted to curb inhumane practices, including warning a Russell farmer to repair a hay wire harness and to improve stables. Dues are one dollar.
Grace Kerns a New York City soprano will be guest soloist for the Woman's Club Choral Department concert on Thursday evening April 26. Mrs. Bairstow praised Kerns art and said tickets are available from club members, at Mrs. Bairstow's window in Warren National Bank, the Bic Kardk Music Shop, or from chorus members.
Oil prices across various grades and pipelines are listed by purchasing agencies in multiple states. The document shows Pennsylvanian and Buckeye grades, Eure ka and Eureka Line Co. lines, and regional refiners with prices ranging from 1.10 to 2.86 per unit. Caution urged as buyers review ads.
In Washington on April 17 Independent Republicans pressed for a senate vote on an official opinion about the administrations Nicaraguan policy. They used the 362 million dollar naval appropriation as leverage to secure a record vote and threatened a filibuster. Senator Blaine asked for Navy cost details on life, money and property lost in the Nicaraguan operations. Senator King announced plans to amend the naval bill to bar funds for continued armed forces in Nicaragua.
A sweeping list shows Allied Chemical and Dye 160 percent, American Car Foundry 104 percent, American Locomotive 107 percent, and American Smelting and Ref 32 percent among many others. Major names include Bethlehem Steel, California Petroleum, Canadian Pacific, General Electric, Union Oil, Republic Steel, Southern Pacific, Texas Corp, and Studebaker with mixed percent moves reflecting broad sector activity.
Thomas W. Miller former Abe Property custodian told the Teapot Dome committee he knew nothing about the Continental Trading Company bond matter. He denied statements in a telegram signed by BD Wilson in New York claiming Miller aided in tracing Continental bonds and that he fell out with DuPont after refusing to surrender bonds.
Dr. Thomas R. Kendrick of Duquesne, once a Pitt athlete and longtime Pitt football team physician, died suddenly at a tuberculosis hospital. His death followed illness in his wife, with a newborn son surviving his widow. A fire at Mount Carmel caused injuries and property damage prior to notices from Pittsburgh and New York markets detailing commodities and produce prices.
Dimities and printed batistes offer cool, colorful dress options for ladies and children. Fabrics measure about 39 to 40 inches wide per yard and present neat patterns suitable for summer garments.
Silk and cotton prints in Light O day Memory and Pinecrest lines. 36 74 inches wide at a yard. Crepe with cotton silk qualities in several attractive patterns. Ray Printz fabric comes in many patterns and color combinations. Voiles in printed patterns reflect the new mode, with colorful voile frocks in sight.
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