21 Jan 1928
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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1928
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane discusses Chicago crime, bootlegging, and gangsters tied to Capone. He contrasts capital punishment and lifelong imprisonment, cites Guzik’s kidnapping scheme, notes state and county road bonds, then praises Elihu Lasker’s philanthropy and life expectancy insights before continuing on Page Two.
A nine member panel from government, petroleum industry, and the American Car Association met in executive session in Washington to plan oil supply conservation with open hearings set for Monday. World petroleum production in 1927 reached 1.254 billion barrels, up 14 percent from 1926, with the United States producing over 70 percent. Mexico fell to fourth as Russia rose to second. Venezuela surpassed Mexico, Colombia posted the largest percentage gain, and Argentina swapped ranks with British India.
Warren County will lose about 5000 dollars in 1928 due to a new Legislature measure exempting horses cows and mules from assessment. Tax bills in rural districts will omit animal taxes though current assessments proceed and officials confirm the change. In 1927 Warren County valued horses cows and mules at 419092 with a tax of just over 6000 dollars based on 12 mills.
Chicago street car employees won wage increases totaling 3,825,000 dollars, ending threats of a city-wide strike. The settlement provides one cent more per hour for surface and elevated carmen starting June 1, 1928, plus another one cent per hour from June 1, 1925 through May 31, 1930.
Wilmington, January 71 U P Funeral services for William Du Pont 73 millionaire industrialist who died suddenly at his winter home near Brunswick Georgia were planned for tomorrow Death was due to heat disease He was an elder in the Du Pont family born August 21 1855 son of Henry G Du Pont and brother of Col Henry A Du Pont later founded Repuana Chemical Company and merged into Du Pont He spent years in England and held offices with several powder interests Breeding of thoroughbred stock continues from Page One.
Henry H. Bassett and R. H. Duntley asked Warren County commissioners for a small increase in the annual Farm Bureau appropriation. The current allotment is about 2300 dollars. the directors seek a boost due to motor transportation rearrangements. The first installment is expected soon to cover office expenses stenographer salary and manager travel.
Senator-elect Vare of Pennsylvania filed an answer denying all charges of fraud and corruption in his election. He claimed a 173 507 majority and urged a full recount, arguing no evidence supported the allegations. Vare challenged the need for a recount and asserted the election was lawful with lower Republican turnouts than in the primary.
The Warren Chamber of Commerce board favors retaining the West End Lot, bought from Thomas Flexible Coupling Co. for a factory site, to attract new industries. Secretary Emory C. Cook notes post mail responses were strongly positive, the purchase and related costs totaling 6,227.50 dollars, while Thomas Co. failed to establish plant and machinery as agreed.
Pittsburgh January 21 A spiteful burglar tried to enter the home of John Golley by breaking a window in the basement but failed to reach the first floor as the basement door remained locked. He released vinegar from a barrel in the basement.
Miss Frances St. John Smith, a Smith College freshman, vanished January 13. Authorities and the public nationwide report sightings of similar women, while rivers are dragged and a watch kept on the Connecticut River. Her family offers $10,000 for information. some reports speculate she may have taken her own life amid academic stress.
Public lands committee holds executive session on Teapot Dome and Territories and insular affairs committee conducts a hearing on Bing ham resolution. Agriculture committee continues farm relief hearings while Flood control panel hears former Governor Pinchot Pa.
Warren county endures a bitter cold snap with eight degrees above zero, light snow, and strong winds despite good gas pressure. Temperatures rise to 13 degrees by afternoon as clouds shift to flurries. forecasts call for fair Sunday and gradual warming. In Tokyo, Emperor dissolves the Diet. Baron Tanaka’s cabinet expected to stay on until elections likely February 14.
Washington Jan 21 The Kansas delegation abandoned the equalization fee core of the McNary-Haugen farm relief bill and moved toward a compromise measure. Several agriculture committee members have followed, with Representative Strong Kansas Republican noting a likely majority among former supporters now sharing the shift.
Western Pennsylvania faces a second severe cold wave with temperatures dropping to near 12 degrees above zero and wind chills. The Eastern seaboard shivers with readings around 20 to 2 degrees, while Chicago braces for relief as winds ease and fires challenge responders. Weather officials anticipate gradual warming by Sunday.
Weather forecast notes continued cold tonight with snow flurries in the north and generally rising temperatures by Sunday. Cold wave from the south plus a plateau high and a separating low midweek. Light precipitation confined to the northeast and southern Texas with varied observations across major cities.
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