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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1927
Page
1
The article previews the Dempsey Sharkey bout with a side note on Sir Oliver Lodge’s ether theory as central to reality. It explains ticket prices from 27.50 to 125 for front rows and mentions government involvement in income tax disclosure. The piece invites reading continuation on page twelve.
Bobby Tog British champion and his partner defeated Cyril Tolley and R. H. Vacher at Woodcote Park in a friendly match. The results show a 1 up finish with Tog and Kirkwood overcoming their English opponents on July 22.
Classified lines advertise store room for rent at 120 Penna Ave E and a four room flat behind Messerly Monument Works. Unreasonable rental terms and immediate possession available through Warren Sayings Bank & Trust Co., agent.
Rapid City July 22 United Press There are splits between President Coolidge and west Republican advisers on calling an extra session around October 13 to pass flood relief legislation. Senate Finance Chairman Smoot announced the date but Coolidge denied fixing it. Hoover and Rep Tilson clash over the move with Hoover favoring it and Tilson opposing. Smoot pushes a 300 million tax reduction plan to clear before March 15 to affect this year’s tax payments.
The State Highway department will start active work on the approaches to the Irvington Bridge over the Allegheny river, Warren County, with about 54000 cubic yards of earth to be excavated. Grading on route 66 near Irvineton and Tidoute nears completion. paving between Tidout and Tionesta is 25 percent done and cannot be laid until 1928. The improved road will connect Roosevelt and lakes-to-sea highways, linking Irvington to Shippensville, Clarion, and Pittsburgh via Route 63.
Oswego July 22 A U S navy aviator John B Dewine 21 attached to a Pensacola aviation unit was found dead on a barricaded highway near Oswego Investigators believe highwaymen attacked him Bruises on his face were the only marks and about $100 he carried was missing Dewine son of Mr and Mrs Thomas N Dewine of Oswego was returning to Pensacola after a furlough
In Philadelphia a demonstration of the Dempsey punch ended with the death of Thomas Celoucci, 23, after a punch exchange with John Derogatis, 20. Derogatis was arrested on a manslaughter charge. Celoucci died from a fractured skull after collapsing on the pavement.
Boston July 22. Governor Alvan T. Fuller made an unannounced visit to Charlestown state prison during the sixth day of the voluntary fast by Sacco and Vanzetti. He met the condemned pair for about two hours and a half and spoke with Celestino of New Bedford awaiting execution for a crime once linked to the case.
Eight year old Charlie Capella, son of a butcher, is nominated as the youngest candidate for a Carnegie Medal for bravery after rescuing six children from drowning in the Delaware and Lehigh Canal. He recalls pulling Frank Green from the canal last Saturday and says he may become a life saver or a cartoonist, seeking respite from interviewers.
Bar tley Tignes, 21, of Pittsburgh, said to have been burned in a fight, was found semi conscious on a goat side street. Doctors at City Hospital expect recovery. Police report a drunken man lying nearby. gasoline poured on clothing, no flame touched him. Further details unavailable.
Slow motion footage of the Dempsey Sharkey bout was shown to newspapermen and others as promoters and observers debated fouls. Some saw possible groin blows in the seventh round while others disagreed, with Tex Rickard noting no foul submission. The privately screened film at Goodart Pictures sparked sharp opinions among attendees.
Chicago July 22 A two year old boy Albert Katzen kept alive by breathing through a rubber tube that runs from a lung to a back incision Doctors report improving though oxygen cannot be forced into his infected lungs He had bronchial pneumonia for over three weeks and an artificial respiration tube was added forty eight hours ago to aid breathing
In Bucharest on July 22 United Press reports Ferdinand's last will and codicil show he did not expect Carol to claim the throne. The codicil, dated Jan 11, 1926, names Michael as heir and urges regency until King Michael takes the reins. Queen Marie inherits royal palaces. Carol receives only legal entitlements. daughters receive estates, with the Queen of Yugoslavia sharing in money and securities.
A reward of $1,000 is offered by the relatives of the late FE J McCarthy of McKeesport for the arrest and conviction of those who contributed to his death. A coroner’s jury cited unknown causes and recommended release of Dan McMillan as a material witness. Police suspect an accidental hit and run near Ongoods station while McCarthy tended to a car fire. County Detective Sam Leyshool continues the case. Lindbergh arrives at Boston airport completing the third leg of his national tour.
Harrisburg reports the state highway department will open bids on 19 road paving projects in 18 counties on August 22. Projects include Indiana county route 221 in Indiana borough at 3 402 feet of concrete and Beaver county route 76 in Monaca at 630 feet of concrete among others.
A severe hailstorm struck Johnstown on July 21 causing one death, $75,000 in damage, shattered windows and greenhouses, damaged gardens and fruit, and widespread auto damage. A 17 month old infant, Louis Stefanich, drowned in a pool formed by the storm at the Stefanich home in Taylor Township.
Gettysburg July 22 Wilbert Weikert, a local athlete, tried training like Red Grange by delivering ice. He slipped while carrying a large ice cake and suffered a severe knee cap injury, with fears his football days may be over.
At Mt Gretna Pennsylvania July 22 3200 soldiers of the 28th Division prepared to break camp after two weeks of war games that ended in a draw Officers reported progress was good and noted the unusual calm on the last day Army routines included shelter tent pitching squad movements and equipment preparation ahead of a 10:30 pm train departure to Mt Continued on Page Thirteen
The forecast calls for showers this afternoon, becoming cooler tonight with a slight chill. Saturday should be fair with moderate temperatures as a disturbance moves east from the plains toward the lower lakes and Ohio valley. High pressure along the Atlantic and energy over the northern plains indicate cooler conditions after the rain, with light to heavy showers and thunderstorms in the lake region and gulf states. Observations list highs around 60s to 70s in major cities including Pittsburgh 66 and Cleveland 68. The forecast notes sunrise at 4 48 and sunset at 7 24.
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