Intelligence and Autographs in a World of Ambition
A Columbia style column by Arthur Brisbane argues life hinges on intelligence, not just chemistry, using analogies of machines and gas. The piece notes bootlegger prosperity and an autographs market, citing Norman Klein and a scuffle over Joseph Stanley’s will with Button Gwinnett's signature. An autographs craze is linked to fetichism and Shakespearean lore, ending with a tease about Gibson at the League of Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fife
Norman Klein
Ranin
Sam
Little sale men get em in early
Classified box ad copy promises quick results for Tribune advertisers. A note urges readers to place small ads, with limited lines, to reach buyers. A lost notice for a white and black wirehair fox terrier seeks the finder. A furnished apartment for rent for adults only is listed at 106 Pa. Ave. E. Inquiries expected in evenings.
Five Best Features From Radio Tonight in 1927
Tonight’s five best features include a grand opera concert with soloists and orchestra. WIZ New York and KDKA KYW list broadcast times, with WSAE Cincinnati and WSAI in the Eastern window. Other programs include the Eveready hour on WIP Philadelphia and WBGS New York, plus a Pantecni Calumbia lease clock note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
WIZ
New York
KDKA
KYW
Grand Opéra
WSAE
Cincinnati
Wsai Spring
Eveready Hour
WIP
Philadelphia
WBGS
Dinner
Isaac Gimbet
WGR
Buffalo
Calumbia Lease
Fresh rains deepen flood menace across midwest states
United Press reports detail growing high water across Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and nearby areas as rivers rise and towns flood. Refugees flee Hood region. 30,000 plus displaced. Mississippi River near 35 feet at St Louis with receding forecast for upper valley.
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Middle West
Mississippi Valley
Mississippi River
United Press
ST. Louis
Cairo
Hood
Burlington
Kas
Rock Creek
Arkansas City
Arkansas River
Ottawa
Marias Des Cygnes
Madison
Kansas City
South Side
Fort Smith
Ark
Arkansas
Memphis
Tenn
Missouri Valley
Mississippi
Webster
Oklo
Missouri
Continental Steel Corporation formed in 15 million merger
Canton Ohio April 19 three large steel firms Superior Sheet Steel Kokomo Steel and Wire and Chapman Steel join to form the Continental Steel Corporation with Henry A Roemer as president J E Frederick to chair the board Miles Chapman to chair the executive committee D A Williams named VP and general superintendent in charge of operations. Subtitle indicates other brief notices on a woman murdered in Pittsburgh and a pastor died in Altoona.
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Canton
Ohio
Continental Steel Corporation
Superior Sheet Steel Company
Kokomo Steel and Wire Company
Kokomo, Ind
Chapmajee Steel Company
Indianapoli
Henry A. Roemer
Superior Company
Reemer
J. E.frederick
Kokome Company
Miles Chapman
Chapman Company
D. A. Williams
Continental Corporation
Snes Sad
West and co stars jailed ten days for sex play
Mae West co author and star of the production Sex was sentenced to ten days in the workhouse and fined 500 dollars by Judge Donnelly in general sessions court. Producers Timoney and Morganstern also received ten day terms. Timoney fined 500, Morganstern spared. Nineteen other cast and crew members received suspended sentences. They plan to appeal.
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New York
Mae West
Donnellan
General Sessions Court Today
James A. Timoney
William C. Morganstern
Timoney
Morganstern
Miss West
Braves Win Morning Game From New York
Boston Braves defeat New York Giants 9 to 5 in the first game of a double header at Braves Field Boston. Kent Greenfield and Jack Bentley sparked a six run rally in the fourth inning while Henry Wortt started pitching poorly but settled as the game progressed aided by timely hitting.
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Braves
Boston
United Pres
Kent Greenfield
Jack Bentley
Boston Braves
New York Giants
Henry Wortt
South Carolina
Jury Selected in Snyder Gray Murder Trial
Eight hours of court sessions ended with one juror chosen for the Ruth Brown Snyder Henry Judd Gray murder trial in Long Island City Courtroom. About a quarter of potential jurors were excused over capital punishment views or connections to the case. six hours and sixty jurors questioned yielded one viable juror, advertising manager for a New York hotel. Continued on Page Thirteen.
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Court House
Long Island City
Ruth Brown Snyder
Henry Judd Gray
New York
Stuncheon
Long Island
City
N. Y
Wea
Ruth ‘Brown-Snyder-Henry
Fudd Intay
Wiliam E. Young
Cyclone Slams Bengal. Hundreds Lose Homes
A severe cyclone hit districts around Barisal and Faridpur in Bengal, India. Hundreds of houses were wrecked and many people were believed killed as relief efforts began.
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Allabad
India
U. P
Barisal
Faridpur
Bengal
Railroad seeks approval to abandon Johnsonburg line
The Johnsonburg railroad in Pennsylvania asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to abandon parts of its lines from Johnsonburg to Clermont, an 18 mile stretch. The filing reflects a possible withdrawal of rail service on that segment as of the proposed date.
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Washington
U. P
Johnsonburg
Pennsylvania
Interstate Commerce Commission
Clermont
President Urges Care at Crossings in 1926 Summary
President Coolidge calls for greater caution at highway grade crossings in a letter to American Railway Association safety chief Thomas H. Carrow. He cites 2,492 deaths and 6,991 injuries in 1926 crossing accidents, urging motorists and railroads to exercise skill, judgment, and caution at grade crossings.
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Washington
Coolidge
Thomas H. Carrow
American Railway Association
Chicago
Prosecution Rest in Hewitt Case in Jefferson Trial
The prosecution rested its case in the Hewitt trial as Floyd Hewitt, 17, stands accused of murdering Mrs. Eves Brown and her son Fred. Defense plans to present testimony started late, likely continuing through Thursday. Judge Charles R. Sargent presided as defense attorneys objected to certain motions.
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Jefferson
U. P
Ita
Floyd Hewitt
Eves Brown
Fred
D. F. Pupies Aane
Warren Citizens Asked to Aid Corn Borer Campaign
Warren County corn borer control supervisor Williston I. Wood appeals garden owners to destroy all corn stalks stubble and refuse by May 1. Inspectors will canvass farms despite late start due to weather and road conditions, urging house to house cleanup to help curb the pest's spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Borough
Warren County
Williston I. Wood
President and Mellon divided on commissioner
President Coolidge and Secretary Mellon will discuss a permanent prohibition bureau commissioner selection. Coolidge backs acting commissioner Roy A. Haynes while Mellon favors a compromise candidate. Opposition has formed including the Anti-Saloon League Women’s Christian Temperance Union and the Federal Council of Churches.
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Joseph 5. Wasney
United Press
Washington
Coolidge
Treasury
Mellon
Prohibition Bureau
Europe
Myr
Roy A. Haynes
Haynes
Anti-Saloon League
Ohioana
Women’s Christian ‘Lemperance Union
Federal Com Rit
Menon
Tras Andrews
Ilaynes
F'A
Hans
Cabaret Owners Abducted by Gangsters Released After Ransom
Chicago April 15 reports say cabaret owners Jackie Adler and Frank Galello and Adler's chauffeur Tony Albino were freed by kidnappers after six days in captivity. Ransom was about 100000 dollars. The men were blindfolded until release and driven away on Chicago streets.
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Chicago
Detroit
Jakie Adler
Frank ‘Sappho Joe
Galello Ot Lawro
Midnight Frolic
Adler
Tony Albino
Adlers Home
E V Pastor May Face Expulsion in Lutheran Case
In Pittsburgh on April 19 the liberal beliefs of Rev. Frank E. Smith, pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran church, are to be reviewed by a committee to see if they depart from church doctrine. The congregation will decide its stance. the case could reach ministers and possibly the convention in Rochester in June. If Smith refuses to retract his denial of the resurrection and other beliefs, he faces potential discipline.
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Pittsburgh
U. P
Frank E. Smith
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Roechester
Christ
Mrs Brosseau Defends Washington in DAR Convention
Mrs Alfred J Brosseau president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution denounced recent Washington biographers as publicity seekers. She argued Washington’s greatness and achievements outweigh his personal foibles and urged heroic ideals for youth. She cited President Coolidge’s remark about monuments and noted young people are impressionable and seek steadfast belief.
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Thomas L. Stokes
United Press
Washington
George Washington
Alfred J. Brosseau
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Illness of Senator Causes Postponement of Trial
In Detroit on April 19 the Ford-Sapiro trial was postponed to next Thursday morning due to illness of Senator James A. Treed, chief defense counsel. Stewart Manley moved for postponement and hinted at a mistrial amid reports about investigations of a juror. William Gallagher, counsel for Sapiro, did not object to the adjournment but discussed the mistrial motion until the judge intervened.
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Detriit
Mich
Lorlay
James A. Treed
Stewart Manley
Fred M. Raymond
William Henry Gallagher
Sapiro
Cooler weather expected after warm spell in Pittsburgh
Color temperatures were in sight for Western Pennsylvania today after a sudden summer spell. The official thermometer in Pittsburgh logged 53 degrees at 10 a.m., down from 70 at the same time yesterday, with further declines forecast throughout the day.
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Pittsburgh
U. P
Pennsylvania
Erie Man Sworn In as Deputy Attorney
Edward E. Patrillo of Erie was sworn in as a deputy in Attorney General Baldridge’s office. He immediately began his duties and will be assigned to the maintenance work of the office.
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Harrisburg
O. F
Edward E. Patrillo
Erie
Baldridge
Patrillo
Forest Fire Suppression Clears Blaze Near Petere Mountain
April 19 report from Dauphin states sparks from a locomotive caused a forest fire that scorched 26 acres of Petere Mountain. Fire wardens kept watch today to prevent a new outbreak after crews gained control last night.
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Dauphin
Sparka
Pan
Petere Mountain
Demanding Satisfaction Over Nanking Disorders Policy Debate
A Paris foreign office spokesman said powers may issue a stronger note to Chinese Nationalist minister Eugene Chen demanding satisfaction for the Nanking disorders, with a possible ultimatum. In Moscow, Alexander Rykov warned imperialistic aggression and a possible world war if China and Russia are pressed. In Washington, the Red Cross sought funds to aid Mississippi flood victims, opening with a $25,000 initial gift. Archer City cyclone deaths rise to two with Frank Williams and Robert Craven confirmed dead.
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Paris
U. S
Foreign Office
Eugene Chen
Hankow
Chan
Great Britain
Prence
Italy
Japan
United States
Chen
Abets
Moscow
China
Russia
Alexander Rykov
Council of People's Commissars
Wll-Union Congress of Soviets
England
Rykeif
Pacific
Orient
Washington
United Press
American Red Cross
The
Red Cross
Tex
Archer City
Frank Williams
Red River
Robert Craven
Weather Outlook With Rain Across Central Plains
Weather forecast notes heavy rain and thunderstorms across Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota with lighter totals elsewhere in the central valleys and plains. Temperatures are mild from the central plains eastward while the northwest remains cold. Alberta and Saskatchewan report 4 to 12 degrees above zero and Montana to North Dakota show 6 to 22 degrees. Local observations include 78 in Miami and 70 at 2 p.m. with sunset around 6:16 tonight.
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Kansas
Missouri
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Plains States
Appalachian Mountains
Atlantic Coast
Lake Superior
Central Plains
Northwest
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Montana
Wyoming
North Dakota
Miami
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Arthur Brisbane
Richmond
Virginia
Joseph Stanley
Stanley
Button Gwinnett
Gwinnett
Rosenbach
Mr. Gibson
League of Nations
John Quin
Quinn
Fairmount Park
Tribune
Snyder-Gray
Oklahoma
Greenville
Miss
Nevadan
M'Clure
Cape Girardeau
New Tevee
Atltheimer
Keo
Old River
Hutchinson
Inchen
Wester Wo Wits
Chanute
Teriere Jowlands
Neosho
Giant
Combine
Roemer
Georgia Simmons
Rteig
Altoona
A. J. Rudisill
Bethany Lutheran Church
Dudisill
Gettysburg
Johns Smee
Workhouse
Talesmen
Johnsonburg Road
Hewitt
Charles R. Sargent
Warren
E. V
Frank Smith
Mrs. Brosseau
Coloilac
Washlington
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