20 Aug 1927
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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1927
Page
1
A chaotic, garbled column mixes aviation rumor with social commentary. It cites a rescue plane named Dallas Spirit, hints at Lindbergh misuses, and condemns stock promotions. It also carves satirical notes about hens, wealth, and a Yonkers dog incident amid reflections on gambling legality in Chicago.
San Francisco reports fear that Captain William P. Erwin's mission to locate the missing Cole flight aviators may have ended in disaster as warships race toward the Dallas Spirit location 180 miles from the last sighting. A distress call reached Honolulu late evening, with subsequent silence widening the search among destroyers Lavallette Hazelwood and carrier Langley. Radio messages and sightings fuel uncertainty while officials hope for survivors or confirmation, as ships probe the mid Pacific for the missing Miss Doran Golden Eagle and Dallas Spirit crew.
At Garden City headquarters pilot Loyd W. Bertaud faces a wet trans Atlantic runway from Roosevelt Field New York as officials say the departure for Rome in Old Glory may occur tomorrow.
Lost between Patchen's and Woolworth 5¢ and 10¢ Store two $5 bills. Finder return to Warren Tribune. For rent four rooms and both Gret floor 964 Fourth avenue.
In Collingswood on August 20 19 year old Constance Erwin wife of pilot William P Erwin remains hopeful about the fate of the Dallas Spirit crew missing after an attempted Honolulu hop The widow trusts rescue is possible if time allows draining fuel and keeping the plane afloat near the steamer Lans a despite contest rules barring under 91s from flying She is confident in her late grandfather's home and knows the aircraft well
Two murderers who escaped from a jail were aided by a man named Wisniewski. He matched jail records and was identified by a jail bookkeeper as the delivery confederate who supplied revolvers to Jaworski and Vasbinder. Detectives traced Wisniewski to Wheeling and placed him under guard. Authorities pursued possible accomplices through Erie county with no success.
In Harrisburg on August 20, a military discharge booklet was found in the coat of Russell Fhompsca, 38, while plans to bury him in Potters Field at Alma House proceeded. The papers show service overseas including the Argonne battle. the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post has been notified. Thompson will be
Sister of Vanzetti visits death house as Luigia Vanzotti completes a 4000 mile race to meet Bartolomeo. In Washington, Musmanno files two petitions for writ of certiorari to the U S Supreme Court, asserting Judge Thayer's prejudice denied due process. Fuller weighs new petition. decision likely Monday.
A one story tin covered building behind the Keystone Feed Store on Watershed caught fire around three pm. It belonged to the Peterson estate and stored hay, a total loss. Fire crews from Central controlled the flames. cause undetermined though spontaneous combustion or children’s carelessness are suspected. No injuries reported as mothers urged children away from the scene.
Mabel Dallas was re elected president of the Warren County Women’s Christian Temperance Union for the twelfth term at the morning session of the fifty third annual convention. Miss Margaret Day was elected corresponding secretary, Dr J Frantz praised the organization, and speakers including Mrs Mary Harris Armour and Mrs Dora Johnson addressed the gathering.
Fragmentary baseball box score text shows teams Chicago Boston Cincinnati New York St Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn Washington Detroit and players such as Gonzales Donohue Luke Barnes Devermer O Farrell Pruett Jonnard Aldridge Gooch Hen ine and Whitehill. Readable fragments suggest scoring lines and pitcher or batter names from a multi game summary.
The police committee urged resignations of Officers Moore and Griffith for department improvement and officer protection. The move, supported by most committee members, awaits next borough council meeting on Monday September 9, with other officers to be offered similar chances and equipment handover by week’s end. Five officers back the plan while misconduct affidavits surface against others.
Cloudy tonight with slow temperature rise and unsettled conditions across the Atlantic coast states. Light showers were reported yesterday and last night in the region while Canadian north and Panhandle Texas see developing cloudiness. Western highs cover the plains with clearer skies. cool conditions to continue for several days. Observed temps include Philadelphia 64, Pittsburgh 68, San Francisco 64, Washington 68, Yellowstone Park 44, Ram 68. river at low water, no precipitation. sunset 6 58, sunrise 5 16, moonrise 6 51, Monday sunrise 6 17, sunset 6 50.
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