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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1928
Page
1
A reflective column describes San Simeon at dawn with ocean lights and distant Asia. It covers Alaska’s purchase and Seattle pulp mill plans, labor raises abroad vs American wages, and a call to protect American workers while noting population fears and a page three continuation.
Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray, lovers convicted of killing her husband, died in Sing Sing’s electric chair between 11 and 1:14 a.m. The first woman executed in New York state, Snyder faced 2,200 volts with prayers for mercy, calmly resigning as the current killed her.
Col. Charles A ayeenghood plans inspection and overhaul of the Spirit of St. Louis in Colon Panama after a strenuous Central America tour. He aims to depart for Venezuela soon but has not fixed his stops or itinerary and hopes to visit Colombia pending reports on the fighting there. He welcomed by Panama City crowds and looks forward to meeting French flyers Costes and Lebrix en route from South America.
Washington January 18. Governor George Emerson of Wyoming urged delay on Swing Johnson bill and said a compact among the involved states should be signed before adoption of legislation to avoid continual controversy over Boulder Canyon dam plans. Blacksmith Ends Life in Philadelphia. Despondent over business losses from fewer horses, George Gallinger, 74, hanged himself after running his shop for over fifty years. Found Dead in Red ? Kevery West Virginia. Frank Grenewade, 38, former free agent for the West Virginia state roads commission, was found dead in bed at his home today.
Police answered a Friday thirteenth call to a Chicago rooming house where a guest known only as Me. F. was found asleep inside a locked room. He explained he always sleeps through such days and cheekily noted his name Friday with twelve older siblings.
Fifteen hundred Democratic leaders gathered in Washington for the Jackson Day dinner to urge harmony within the party after seven hours of speeches by 13 leaders. Talks touched on tariff, public corruption, and equal privileges while mentioning Prohibition and religion as past issues, with calls to submerge them for party unity.
Washington January 13 A bill introduced by Chairman Griest of Pennsylvania to cut postal rates by about 10 million dollars annually revises the 1925 schedules and has administration approval. The measure, presented to the House Post Office Committee, seeks substantial rate reductions across services.
The Warren Borough Teachers' Institute closed this afternoon after Florence Piper Tuttle of Lynn Massachusetts delivered a reviewed week of reading methods and attainments. Superintendent P W M Pressel called her work inspirational and practical, boosting teachers' confidence for the new semester and praising her personality and enthusiasm. High school officials hope to have her back next year.
The motor ship Avrangi reported from Fortland Oregon on January 13 that it was continuing its voyage with its cargo readied and underway. The message, relayed by Corey C0, notes no changes to its course or destination.
Three naval experts testified that the collision between the coast guard destroyer Paulding and submarine S-4 off Provincetown on December 17 was unavoidable. They debated sighting distances of periscopes, weather effects, and recommended orders if periscopes were spotted, while noting the disaster killed 40. A separate note reported a proposed 40 percent pay raise for submarine crews in a bill by Rep Laguardia.
Comic strip Jerry on the Job by Walter Hoban will debut on the Tribune comic page next Monday. It follows Jerry a ticket agent baggageman janitor inspector and office boy for a railroad to New Monia where trains reach if cows on the line stay clear. Mr Givney houses the railroad and Jerry tries to guard a safe from dancing burglars amid comic railroad mishaps.
A sixth person has died from injuries after a fire at the building. Authorities say the blaze caused extensive damage and the victim succumbed to burns despite medical treatment. Investigations continue into the incident.
Dr Robert I Wilson pastor of the Friar Baptist Church of Jamestown spoke at the Friday Noon club urging churchmen to live cleaner lives to stem rising irreligion. He cited double lives among leaders and argued pure Christian conduct strengthens the church, noting World War as a blow to Christian prestige. Introduced by A F Kottcamp, Y M C A secretary returning from Harrisburg.
Washington January 18. Attorneys for both sides prepare to confer with the senate privileges and elections committee on recount procedure. The sergeant at arms is to collect ballots from Pennsylvania officials and a recount is planned as soon as gathered. Alam B. Wilson, defeated candidate, has filed an amended contest against William S. Vare, the recount candidate, at today’s meeting.
Republican county chairmen from the 28th district visited Henry KH Bassett at a luncheon at the Conenango Club Friday. Guests included John Hanna of Venango County Malcolm Simmons of Mercer County HT Kitnestiver of Forest County and E D Brown of Elk County.
The Public Service Commission refused to grant a certificate of public convenience to Pennsylvania-Ohio Coach Lines to run passenger buses on the Sharon to Conneaut Lake route. Protests by Erie and Pennsylvania Railroads cited. Commission found service unnecessary and would reduce rail revenues already hurt by autos. The case also noted an arrangement to take over Greenville-Conneaut Lake service, while additional complaints about extending power lines to New Bedford were dismissed as unreasonable.
Mitchell Field New York January 18 up still flying in a great circle between the North and South shores of Tony Teland Clarence D Chamber tn and Roger Williams passed the 24 hour mark today in their attempt to bring back the world endurance flight record to the United States. They sent a note at 10 30 a m reporting difficulties that may endanger success including mechanical trouble and spoiled food seeking advice on their next move.
Open gun battle between striking coal miners and state police near Steubenville and at Rush Run follows wage dispute actions. Fatality reported in Colorado clash, with several wounded, and riot conditions continue amid nonunion mining tensions. Authorities cite contested shooting claims and evolving security measures.
Cloudy and somewhat colder tonight with possible light rain near Lake Erie. Saturday mostly cloudy and colder with continued precipitation unlikely. Observations show temperatures from San Francisco to Pittsburgh in the 40s and 50s with varying wind and barometer readings across the region.
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