Legion Drive Opens as Subscriptions Pass Six Thousand
More than $6000 was pledged by two thirds of 100 Legionnaires before starting out on the drive to raise 50000 for a new home. Charles Chase, Russell, 85, congratulated the Legion with a $140 check. Legion Auxiliary served dinner. Moonlight String Quartet provided music. Speakers urged unity and optimism, emphasizing teamwork to meet the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Kinnear
Legion
Ladies of the Legion Auxiliary
Moonlight String Quartet
Ben Kinnear
Legionaires
Harold Stoddard
Baptist Church
G. A. R. Hall
G. A. R. Post
Fred Windsor
Becraft
Acquitted After Jury Clears Sinclair in High Court
The court verdict found Benjamin Sinclair not guilty after a 1 hour 56 minute jury deliberation. Mrs Sinclair sobbed with relief, while supporters and defense staff congratulated him as the judge warned against demonstrations. Jury members declined to reveal any disagreement details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Sinclair
New York
Sinclar
Justice Bailey
Benjamin Anderson Ager
Anderson
Child Drowns In Wash Tub In Pottsville Home
Richard Reco, 2, died after crawling into a kitchen wash tub at his parents' Pottsville residence. The tub held about ten inches of water when his mother returned and found the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
U. P
Richard Reco
Loving Cup Arrives To Honor Industrial Bowling Champions
The Loving Cup presented by the Tribune arrives for display in the paper window before being awarded to Struthere-Wells, champions of the Industrial Bowling League, after purchase through Johnson Brothers store. Also notes scouts planting 1000 tree seedlings under federal forester guidance, and a memorial howitzer base in Crescent Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Struthere-Wells
Johnson Brothers
Tribune
Morrison Run
H. B. Stone
Federal Forester
Crescent Park
Bremen to northland flight faces delays and risks
Relief plane to depart at 5 a m on Sunday faces setbacks as crew and passengers struggle with injuries and mechanical issues. Captain Herman Koehl and Baron Huenefeld remain in Greenland while others attempt to repair the Bremen and shore up a perilous ice runway awaiting a possible New York reception, with Balchen narrowly escaping an accident during the launch preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baichen
Detroit
Northland
Herman Koehl
Baron Huenefeld
Greenly
Bremen
Bennett
Tapa
Duke Schiller
Ford Machine
Schiller
Pilo
New York
Murray Rey
Mondzy
Junkers
Reserva
Bernt Balcher
Lake St. Agnes
Balchen
Lkved
Tornado Strikes Suburban Memphis on April Day
Memphis Tenn April 2 urban residential sections were hit by a tornado today causing widespread disruption. Officials reported lines of communication down and one death confirmed with heavy rain accompanying the windstorm. Wires into the city from the east and south were reported down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis. Tenn
Memphis
Oiday
New Mexico Senator Dies in Ohio Hospital
State Senator A. B. Rennch of Santa Fe died in a Dayton hospital last night from a heart attack. It was his second attack since arriving in Dayton two weeks ago for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Ohio
Dayton
A. B. Rennch
Santa Fe
N. M
Fey Hospital
Bomb wrecks Scranton Italian newspaper plant
In Scranton Pennsylvania a bomb destroyed the Lavoce Italiane newspaper plant, injuring three people slightly and trapping residents in nearby rooms. The four story brick building in Center Street suffered heavy damage with plate glass shattered and debris blocking the street. the blast occurred just after midnight, with authorities estimating losses between 75000 and 100000 dollars. Local Italians opposed to the paper’s Mussolini favored stance are suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
U P
Lavoce Italiane
Zita Niance
Mussolini
Italy
Gremen
Center Street
Forest fires in control after 36,000 acres burned
Harrisburg April 21. Forest fires in the last 48 hours scorched about 36 000 acres of timberland across Pennsylvania. No new fires were reported last night, and officials expect the spread to have been checked. One known death, several injured, and millions in damage. Blair county near Altoona alone lost at least 5 000 acres.
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Harrisburg
State Department of Forests and Waters
Blair County
Altoona
Per Share Analysis: Fach Share Valuation Data
The report lists per share figures for Fach including property per share 999.11, bonds and pid 14.85, current obligations 7.68, patents 204, reserves 272, and property value 714t. Earnings for 1923 5.06, 1925 6.47, 1927 6.81. dividends paid 1918–1920 total 3.76. West Elec trades at 1.47–1.53 times asset value and 2.81 times earnings, with investor return around 3.8–4 percent. comparisons against exchange averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fach
Frarchines
West
Elec
Exchange
GM sells 2 64 577 autos in 192% year and freight totals
General Motors Corp sold a total of 2,64,577 automobiles in 192%, with freight charges of 80,479,712. They moved 681,187 carloads to bring in raw materials and ship finished products, covering about 4600 miles. 1926 freight costs reached 73.9 million, with 1925 at 87 million, 1924 at 42 million and 1923 at 55 million. Piggley Wiggley plans 50 new stores in Akron. Dun's review notes 474 US business failures, up from prior weeks, amid firmer prices. Radio Corp declares 1.5% preferred dividend. Erie Railroad earned surplus of 183,761.771 versus a 629,255 deficit in Q1 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors Corps
Kalin Tailors to Exhibit Summer Wear in Warren
Louis D. Conner, Kalin Tailors representative, will be in Warren Monday and Tuesday at the New Process company retail store on Hickory street with a full line of summer suits and top coats. He will present cheviots, worsteds, serges, and lighter weight fabrics, with samples of the latest styles. Floyd Stevenson, retail manager of the Direct Shop, assists. The event highlights Kalin’s fabric range and precise measuring method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis D. Conner
Kalin Tailorsdianapolis
Warren
New Process Company
Hickory Street
Afr
Conner
Kahn
Direct Shop
Floyd Stevenson
Kahn Company
Officers Named by Faithful Workers
The Faithful Workers Class of the Nazarene Church held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. M. R. Emerys Elm Street home. Officers for the ensuing year were elected: President Mrs. M. R. Emery Secretary Miss Claire Mook Treasurer Mrs. Dorothy Lester. The gathering featured music and refreshments served by Mrs. Emery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faithful Workers Class
the Nazarene Church
M. R. Emery
Elm Street
Claire Mook
Dorothy Lester
Emery
Oil Price List by Grade and Region
Oil markets show varied pricing by grade and line. Pennsylvania Grade O0 sells in New York Transit lines at 2.80 dollars, Bradford District O2 at National Transit lines 2.80, Pennsylvania Grade O1 at 2.60, and Pennsylvania Grade Oil at 2.06 in Southwest Pipe lines. Buckeye Pipe Line Co lists Pennsylvania Grade Oil at 1.53 in Corning, while Cabell Grade Oil trades at 1.85 in Eureka Pipe Line lines. Somerset Oil in Cumberland Pipe Line lines marks unspecified price. Indiana Refising Co West Kent Cumberland area lists a reference price around 1.96. Additional regional notes include Buckeye Pipe Line Co. in Corning and various Western Kentucky and Michigan locations with gravity 1.30 noted.
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Pennsylvania
New York Transit Co
Bradford
National Transit Co
National Trasit Co
South West
Lureka Pipe Line Co
Persyhians
Buckee Ppe Co
Shetter
Corning
Buckeye Pe Live Co
Buckeye Pipe Line Co
Eureka Pipe Line
Somerset
Cumberland Pipe Line Co
Regland
Indiana Refising Co
Ken Tuck
Cumberland
Barren
Monroe
Paragon Dey. Co
Covyerser Gristes
Stoll ‘Oi Refining Co
Oil City
Western
Kentucky
Lima
Indiana
Princeton Wooster
Plymouth
Winoia
Waterloo Petrolla
Saginaw
New York Produce Prices in Early April
New York markets show dull and unsettled movement across staples. Pork futures firm at 12.30, lard steady to firmer, refined sugar near 5.95 to 6.00, meat and poultry varied with steady to firm live poultry prices, eggs steady to firm with regional differences, and butter and cheese quoting mixed.
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New York
Middle West
Rio
Santos
Long Island
Americas
Pacific Coast
Senator Reed Possible guest at Irvine Mumoriz Bridge dedication
Senator David A. Reed may attend the June dedication of the Irvine Mumoriz Bridge in Warren. Commander Ben Kinnear and Col. Fred E. Windsor met bridge engineers in Irvine to plan memorial tablets and finalize possible dedication date for Warren county soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David A. Reed
Irvine Mumoriz
Ben Kinnear
Cornplanter
Reed
Warren County
Kinnear
Fred E. Windsor
Irvine
Investigate blast that killed eight at Denver aircraft plant
Four investigations were under way in Denver after an explosion and fire destroyed the Alexander Aircraft plant in Englewood. Eight people died and a score or more were injured, with property damage estimated between 16000 and 20000 dollars. Four women perished in the blaze before escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Alexander Aircraft Company
Englewood
Jefferson Wins Pioneer Airplane Race Cup Result
Two hundred fifty boys aged ten to fifteen competed in the Y Pioneer airplane race. Jefferson won the cup with credit for team effort in the final days. Final standings: Jefferson, South, Warren Tribune, Glede, East, Central and Sub high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
South
Werren Tribune
Glede
East
Central
Campaign Log Notes Coolidge Letter and Democratic Unity
President Coolidge asks Francis Prescott not to use his name in the Republican nomination. Massachusetts Republican chairman says it would embarrass him. Town Democrats adopt the unit rule for 26 delegates at the Democratic convention to back Al Smith. Ohio pre primary sees fraud charges from Hoover and Willis supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Coolidge
Francis Prescott
Massachusetts
Town
al E. Smsith
Herbert Hoover
Frank B. Willis
Ohio
Market Report Missing as Exchange Delays Open
No market report issued today as the New York Stock Exchange board delays trading to clear a backlog of clerical work. The interruption follows a change to allow members to resolve accumulation issues, affecting a large block of 4,000,080 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Governore
New York Stock Exange
National Lutheran Inner Mission Conference to Meet in Chicago
More than 600 delegates from the United States and Canada will gather in Chicago May 17 to 22 for the seventh annual National Lutheran Inner Mission Conference at the Hotel Sherman. Located among 360 Lutheran inner mission institutions, talks will cover divorce and marriage failure, helping the problem boy, church roles in hospitalization, and media relations with the Associated Press. Jane Addams will deliver the closing address at the May 21 banquet.
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Chicago
United States
Canada
Nfor
National Lutheran Inner Mission
Sherman
Lutheran Church In America
Br. F. K. Fretz
Easton
Fretz
United Lutheran Church In America
United Lutheran Lhurch In America
Erie
Harry Hill
E. F.bacham
Mary J. Dreve
Philadelphia
Edger T. Gutter
Central Division
The
Associated Press
Jane Addams
County Clinics to Feature May Day Observance
County clinics across the area will support the May Day Child health program under the slogan Better Children for Our Nation. Nurses Miss Lucile Laveen and Miss Evith Leafgren will assist. officials urge county schools to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chili Health Bay
Lucile Laveen
Red Crores
Evith Leafgren
S. Kuspp
Katheriey
Glover
Radio licensing extended to June first by FRC
The Federal Radio Commission announced an extension of all existing radio broadcasting licenses for 40 days or until June 1. The commission also barred stations from moving studios outside the transmitter’s state or territory without written authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Radio Comission
Two Die As Fire Destroys Three-Story House
In Scranton Pennsylvania a blaze leveled a three story frame dwelling, killing an elderly woman aged 73 and her grandson, nine, with six others trapped but rescued by firefighters. The victims were identified as Mrs Dorothy Wrightston and Vincent White.
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Sceanton
Fremen
Kirs
Dorothy Wrightston
Vincent White
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Charles E. Guthrie
Buffalo
Life Study
M. CG
Piggley-Wiggley Western States Company
Akron
Comppany
Dun’s
Dun
Radio Corm
América
the Tribune
D. A. Reed
NO Market Report
J.P. Parker
Ethelyn
Vesta
Pittsburgh
Norman Weider
Herman
Randolph
N.Y
Weidert
Red Cross
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