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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1928
Page
1
A 1821 yearbook style column recounts a near fatal 5000 volt shock revived by firemen and notes a wandering mind before memory returns. It shifts to debates on Hoover for president, Smith as Democratic favorite, and cautions on political races. Then a judge limits Sunday concerts, ponders nature and divinity, and criticizes stock speculation amid a global supremacy mood.
A 14 year old boy, calling himself "Just Peter," is jailed in juvenile detention in Washington Pennsylvania on a horse stealing charge. He allegedly was caught in the act taking a saddled bridled horse from the stable of Clarence G. Boles near Edersville. The youth, who wanders from Texas, refuses to reveal his full name or home location.
Republicans on the senate privileges and elections committee planned to reverse their dismissal of William B Wilson against Senator-elect Vare of Pennsylvania. A sub committee would recount the Pennsylania ballots, with Democrats pressing for a floor vote on the committee action.
A Warren police officer may be sent to the state constabulary training school for municipal officers in Harrisburg. The police committee met last night and discussed which patrolmen would be chosen if the council approves. Major Lyne Adams of the state constabulary was contacted for information. The school runs January 30 to February 25.
Secretary Kottcamp of the Y M C A reports Dr Ralph W Lockman cannot leave New York as planned and will be late. Dr C T Greer pastor of First M E Church will substitute as after dinner speaker with the topic Using Christ. Those attending should reserve tables by phone No 1000.
A coal miner at Camp Run near Portersville found a vein believed to be silver ore prompting widespread discussion in the New Castle area today.
The edition lists contents by page with sections on stock market reports late local and telegraph news and features. It notes multiple columns including After Six Lindbergh and Room for Jim Reed Opened plus editorials topics and sport news across pages seven through eleven.
Borough council considers installing comfort stations in the City Building basement to save costs. Councilman Crary says a new building would be about $10,000, while basement installation could cost about a quarter of that. Extra taxes could be avoided with the City Building site, though a small rate increase might occur. Architect Phillips notes ventilation and proximity to the police station are factors favoring the City Building location.
Mercer county health authorities report two deaths and fourteen new typhoid cases in Sandy Lake near Sharon. Arthur Tribby, 19, a Marietta College student, died after weeks of illness. Water and milk samples from the area sent to Harrisburg for testing to locate the outbreak source.
World War veteran Earl Small, a Republican hopeful in Waren County, says poor health from gas exposure and wounds, along with his demanding insurance business, prevent him from running for the state legislature. A longtime Equitable Life representative and Carnegie Tech graduate, Small expresses appreciation for supporters but cannot pursue candidacy.
R. F. Seymour of Philadelphia regional executive for Region 3 of the Boy Scouts of America arrived in Warren from Pittsburgh on the 9 28 train today. Frank Roud Warren council executive met him at the station and escorted him to Scout headquarters to confer with local men before speaking at the council dinner at the Women s club tomorrow evening.
The United States Army Band scheduled two performances in Warren at First Presbyterian Church under the Men's Brotherhood. A matinee at 3:30 p m and an 8:15 p m evening show, directed by William J Stannard, with ex servicemen among expected attendees.
Police linked a midnight bombing spree to gang conflict in Chicago. The homes of city controller Charles C. Fitzmorris and Dr. William H. Reid were struck, with a second blast hitting John P. Allen’s residence. No injuries reported. investigators say the attack aimed at Reid may have broad political targets.
Mrs W L Nell V McClure was elected president of the Warren County Council of Republican Women at the annual meeting in the Activities Building. Retiring president Mrs Water C Heasley was named first vice president. Mrs W H Grace Allen second vice president. Mrs E D Mary Stewart third vice president. Mrs J M Minnie Sonne re-elected treasurer. Secretary work praised as Mrs Curtis Ethel Armstrong re-elected. Directors include Mrs Robert Helen Hall, Mrs Blanche M Partridge, Mrs L E Lena W Chapman, and Drs W E A Virginia German. Nominating committee May DeForest Sonne and Anne Ward presented the slate. Assemblyman A W Mumford reviewed constitutional amendments to be voted this fall, focusing on bond issues and voting-machine use.
Emory C. Cook, secretary of the Warren chamber, returns from Harrisburg with aviation field formation information to aid a Monday night meeting. Clarence Chamberlain and Major Owens spoke at the state convention. Delegations from First Presbyterian and Kiwanis are expected. A Warren chapter of the APA may be formed to promote a local landing field.
Kittanning Pure Milk company announces it will discontinue automobile deliveries and switch to horses and wagons on various routes. Officials say a clear cost saving will be achieved as old Dobbin makes a comeback in the service.
A major Pennsylvania storm killed three people and caused extensive property damage across the state over two days. Snow plows kept roads open, while high winds and freezing temperatures produced multiple hazards and power failures. fatalities included a state worker, a man killed by a falling smokestack, and a woman burned in a chimney-related incident.
Partly cloudy and colder tonight and Friday with possible snow flurries near Lake Erie. A small high pressure area moved southeast over the northern plains, centered in the central plains this morning, bringing colder conditions to the northern and central plains and east toward the Great Lakes. Observations show light precipitation mainly as light snow around the lakes and St Lawrence valley with varying temperatures across Chicago Cleveland Miami Philadelphia Pittsburgh San Francisco Washington and Yellowstone Park.
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