12 Jul 1927
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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1927
Page
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London editor cites historic examples of frail infants like Alice Seabrooke born weighing one pound ten ounces and notes later success stories. The piece quotes Voltaire Newton and Marshal Foch predicting a future global conflict with aerial warfare, urging care for fragile children and warning that war effects will be widespread.
Republican leaders in Pennsylvania discuss successors to State Senate Secretary W. Harry Baker. Prominent contenders include Charles J. McBride Pittsburgh former House Appropriations chair Howard S. Rigby Pittsburgh executive secretary to the governor and A Nevin Detrich Fisher administration director.
The item states that no more than two classified ads of five lines or fewer will be published in the thin box on the same day in addition to their appearance in the classified section. It emphasizes limited space and coordinated timing for ad placement.
Old cruiser issues loom in Geneva as the United States considers a cooling-off recess to salvage the naval conference. Britain proposes keeping aged cruisers outside total tonnage while preserving defense value, potentially enabling parity with the United States if accepted.
In Welch West Virginia three posses hunted for Lee and Wy lie Sidemore suspected in the slaying of Gus J Simmons a state prohibition officer. Mullins was already jailed in Wyoming county for the shooting as officers found a still in the mountain fastness near the Sidemore home. Simmons with R H Toler Beckley justice of the peace and Samuel Lester encountered the men before the attack. Simmons died of a heart wound as the others split up to return.
The Indianapolis Times published two more checks linked to D C Stephenson, including a $1000 donation to the Republican state committee and a $500 payment to Edward Tegtmeier. Court notes show Stephenson claiming funds financed Ed Jackson’s campaigns and paid canvassers in St Joseph County to counter anti Klan sentiment. The documents, released by Lloyd H Hill, relate to Stephenson’s 1925 murder conviction and prior jail time.
James P. Hickey of the Pittsburgh fire department extends his service while on vacation. After visiting Atlantic City he helped fight a boardwalk blaze using a borrowed outfit. In Philadelphia he again joined firefighters, aiding a blaze at Front and Clearfield streets.
John Frank Mailey of Springfield Massachusetts and Lee Meriwether of St Louis contend for the grand exalted ruler post as Cincinnati July 12 reports. Balloting began with strong Democratic ties and quotes on leadership for the coming year. Mailey, 49, Yale Law School 1902, ex state senator and former internal revenue collector, profiles in public service. Meriwether born 1862 Columbus Mississippi educated in Memphis practiced law in St Louis and served as mayor of St Louis. He traveled to Paris in 1916 and 1919 with Robert Lansing to assist the American ambassadoress.
federal judge in Philadelphia ruled the Reed committee lacking standing after the 69th congress ended, saying only the Senate can decide if the panel still exists. suit sought seizure of Delaware county ballot boxes in last November Senate race, excluding Philadelphia and Allegheny counties.
Benjamin F. Halleton Jr of Clarion was appointed temporary receiver in the bankruptcy of the Sheffield Glass Bottle Co of Sheffield township Warren County by Judge B M Gibson. The move aims to dispose of finished stock valued over 100000 while the plant is valued at 760000 with 190000 in receivables and liabilities over 300000.
The Warren Library Association elected board members at its annual meeting held Monday evening at the Public Library. New members include E. D. Wetmore Harold Banghart Ca Crary Miss Anna G Rockwell Mrs H O Wheelock Dr M W Robertson Horace Crary Ik H Beshlin W F Messner H A Logan and R G Chapel. Officers to be chosen at the next meeting. Librarian Miss Weiss reported broad work and library gains including 86 740 books loaned during the year up 5 519 from the prior year. Average daily loans 282, monthly 7 228, average 10 volumes per cardholder, 201 new adult cardholders and 425 juveniles, total 8 559 cardholders.
Bobby Jones fired 71s on the St Andrews course to total 143 for 36 holes, tying with Rene Golia for the lead as bad weather inflated scores. C A Whitcombe held the top medal position with 145, while Bill Mehorthon and Dr William Tweddle trailed. Jones’s improved play drew applause as he pursues the British Open title set to begin tomorrow over 72 holes.
Forest fires sweep along Gander Bay north of Sere threatening Carmanville and Bassit Cove. Nogging Cove losses include twenty dwellings with residents evacuated. 150 people taken aboard fishing schooners as coast guard and vessels rush to aid. No deaths reported.
The Central Women's Christian Temperance Union commends Dr J Frantz and the borough police committee for raids on alleged violations of the 18th Amendment. They pledge support for enforcement and seek a larger room for the July 18 hearing by Burgesa Chapman against Patrol.
Harrisburg July 12 Lynn Emerick of Scranton has been named chief research and information bureau of the state department of forests to succeed Joseph S. Hlick. Emerick has served in state forestry since 1908 and was briefly in charge of a bureau about a year ago. Rare albino robin displayed in Washington by RR Chapman, the captor, noted as a rare species.
In Detroit on July 12 delegates from the American Institute of Banking gathered for the national convention. James A Bacigalupi of the Bank of Italy San Francisco urged bankers to work hard to build a career and combine practical thinking with humor as the key to success. The speech was among the highlight moments of the opening day.
Ten young Dublin residents including George Plunkett son of Count George Plunkett were arraigned in district court for conspiracy to murder Kevin O Higgins the Irish Free State vice president. They were remanded until Monday amid protestations of innocence as police edge toward evidence. Eamon De Valera condemned the killing and King George sent condolences to Mrs O Higgins.
July 12 report from Pittsburgh states Wettec Snyder 25 of Aspinwall suffered serious burns and Patrolman Samuel Fair of Sharpsburg was slightly burned when a gasoline can exploded. Snyder was taken to St. Francis hospital after the blast caused by a smoking cigarette near the can on the way to his car.
Cloudy tonight and Wednesday with local thunderstorms on Wednesday. Temperature remains above normal as high pressure areas shift, with a trough of low pressure from Manitoba to the southwestern states. Observed values include Chicago 72 and Pittsburgh 74 as readings in the region.
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