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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1927
Page
13
At the Main street crossing in Ohio four people died when the automobile they rode in was hit by the Red Wing Express of the Boston and Maine railroad. Three occupants were killed instantly. the fourth died soon after. Local use of the crossing and the high voltage incident are noted in separate items.
United Press reports a Sunday schedule of radio features across stations including WIZ Hockup WEAF WDWM and WOC. Programs feature Will Rogers and gang, variety concerts, Banter Stand playlets and concerts by Marie Sundehus and Lewiselr stadium, with times listed in Eastern Daylight and Standard.
The Titaville Journal notes a stray spelling in a local item about fruit handling and a national jab at water per capita. The piece hints at editorial slant on youth and broader U.S. water usage comparisons, with a light, satirical tone.
The Titusville Herald notes today marks 68 years since Col Edwin L. Drake finished the first successful oil well on August 27 1859 at Waterson flats east of Titusville. The well’s drilling sparked industrial growth worldwide though no local celebration is planned within a mile of the site.
A marriage license was issued today to Fred Beach and Matra Valley Dillon, both residents of Buffalo. The market report notes a diverse produce sale across Market Street with prices listed for squash to peaches, eggs to butter, and various other goods. Merle Graham unveiled a new popcorn stand near the Columbia Theatre to serve baseball fans and theatregoers.
In a courtroom scene a judge finds insufficient proof to convict a man described as a negro, declaring acquittal to the prisoner named Rastus. The exchange reveals lingering questions about return of the watch and ongoing doubt.
Readable OCR lists programs across multiple stations for Saturday and Sunday, featuring bands, orchestras, dances, concerts, and talk shows. Entries name stations such as WEAF WEAF NY WJ, cities like Asbury Park Boston Chicago and Detroit, and include program blocks with times and offerings like concerts, organ recitals, and church services.
Sundays August 2 at 2:00 an organ recital and chautauqua readings present The Pilgrims Chorus The Carfew and other pieces. Highlighted performances include a morning music set by Gries and Wider Sacred Song with director Astine Smith. Soloists Miss Crystal Waters Miss Grace Divine Centre Wendel Hart tenor Earle Spier baritone and Herold Rickey pianist Jessie Mockel Hugh Porter organist.
Miss Kate Butterfield of the Chamber of Commerce, living at 14 Cone Mango Place, will depart Monday for a two week vacation at Chautauqua. She plans a rest from duties and will return by month’s end.
Marion Shoemaker a 17 year old telephone operator, was picked up with a companion by a man in a sedan who offered to drive them home. After the other girl was dropped, the driver drove Shoemaker to a deserted area in the northeast, assaulted her, and left her in a helpless state despite her screams and pleas.
Washington August 27 News reports the final detachment of axial vessels has been sent to Honolulu for San Diego while the heavy department confirms Admiral R H Jackson remains missing. Rear Admiral John D McDonald will command Hawaii naval district and will use submarines to scour the Myriad Island area as the group continues the search. Fiddlers contest Westchester Lenape Park hosts nearly a hundred veteran players gathering for an annual convention with two thousand attendees and old-time dances in the afternoon.
General Motors hit a record high of 250 as U S Steel General Electric and other majors also posted new peaks. Week end profit taking trimmed early gains and the market closed with fewer prices while sentiment remained bullish despite uneven list, with industrials leading in strong positions and earnings.
Fragmented OCR references Chicago Philadelphia St Louis and New York in a sparse baseball column. Notes mention teams, pitchers, and possible lineups with unclear details and timing. The readable names include Corey, Phiadelphia, Cinemmnats, Biokdy, Pete Sve, and fam, reflecting a rough historical snapshot.
Aug 27 Harrisburg reports search parties continued scouring the Susquehanna River for three boys who vanished after a dusk canoe ride. Missing are John Dettinger 13, James Dettinger 9, and David Engle 12. All nearby islands had been searched without result.
Today's stock close shows wide gains across industrials and energy names. Major players include American Can, American Locomotive, General Electric, General Motors, and Standard Oil affiliates with notable activity in Atlantic Gulf, Chesapeake, and Cities Service. Investors watched transportation, steel, and chemical firms amid mixed sector signals and price shifts.
A bomb was thrown into the Brasserie Neptune ballroom at Juan Les Pins during intermission, injuring several people, some seriously, as about 200 dancers watched. The blast occurred in a venue frequented by American tourists. it was unclear if any Americans were among the injured.
The star air crew left the ground at Croydon traveling 40 miles an hour toward the Atlantic. Weather conditions were favorable and ships reported favorable winds wide of the Atlantic. They plan to fly the war route in 15 days if possible. Brock and Schler arrived from Orchard Maine at night.
Fragmented text mentions state party leaders and a dispute at the front page level. It references Stuart, a fight, and dates but the wording is incomplete. Further readable context is needed to identify concrete names, places, or actions with accuracy.
Fragmentary report details Charles Henry and others in a Paso One jailbreak attempt. a sheriff intervened as a sawed cell wall allowed escape. The text also notes a later May 2 escape and mentions unrelated items about a postponed chestnut match and miners trapped in Ashland, Pennsylvania, who escaped unharmed after a water surge.
Oil prices posted by purchasing agencies for various grades and pipelines across states and cities. Listed are Pennsylvania Grade Oil through multiple Transit Co. lines, Buckeye and Cabell lines, Indiana and Kentucky origins, and regional refiners with prices ranging from 2.08 to 7.45 dollars per barrel in scattered locations including Corning and Saginaw.
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