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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1927
Page
1
The article notes a growing global population near 3.8 billion with varied troubles but overall rising prosperity. It highlights Decoration Day past and the upcoming July Fourth as a time of opportunity, referencing aviation superchargers and a booster for stock prices, while hinting at political currents toward 1928.
Inter-Island steamer Negros sank 159 miles south of Manila after a雙day typhoon ordeal. About 408 missing may have drowned. Captain, engineers, crew and 1 passenger reported missing. A hero saved 70 lives by loading 50 passengers and crew onto a lifeboat. Two other steamers, Aurora and Bohol, overdue.
Harrisburg officials of the United States Weather Bureau reported that rain fell on more than half of the 31 days in May. In all, rainfall occurred on sixteen days, with a deficit of 0.95 inches for the month.
Wanted experienced sales girl for ready to wear department. Maxwell touring car for sale in good condition at Russell, 307 Pa. Ave, W. Ads note two classified editions of lines and early box placement. “Where Used Cars Look New.”
Washington officials express disappointment as Charles Lindbergh accepts President Coolidge's invitation to sail aboard the Memphis from Europe and dock in Washington for a one day visit. New York protests plans for a Washington reception, preferring a New York welcome after Lindbergh's Europe flight.
The Warren Tribune reports its Great Profit Sharing Campaign entering its final stretch with many candidates posting large gains daily. Voter turnout has risen, subscriptions mount as candidates seek every possible supporter, and organizers urge prompt contact with friends to maximize results before next Wednesday. Continued on Page Five.
Mrs Coolidge prepares to invite Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh to Detroit, making temporary White House stay for her son in Washington. Mrs Lindbergh expected to join, and both mothers will attend a White House ceremony where the flyer receives the distinguished flying cross. The two will dine with the Coolidges after. Two men die in mob attack on Hillsboro jail in Tampa as National Guard guards the scene and 2,000 angry demonstrators gather near the prison.
Miss Annie Buchanan, niece of former President Buchanan, and composer Stephen C. Foster, died at her Philadelphia home. A longtime figure in religious and philanthropic circles, she was 60 years old.
Harrisburg June 1 Pennsylvanias state government began operating under appropriations for the 1927 1928 biennium. The new fiscal period will cost about 5 million dollars more than the prior year, with general fund appropriations roughly 145.1 million dollars and total present biennium at about 278 million. Deficient allotments exceeding 2.25 million dollars are included in the general fund for this biennium.
Four youths armed with phos and a sedan robbed city payrolls totaling 10500 dollars as William C. Smith the city pastor and his escort entered Municipal Hospital grounds. The bandits seized payroll satchels worth 2500 dollars from Smith and fled with a seven thousand dollar Byberry insane hospital payroll, escaping in the bandit car.
A telephoned tip to police says two burglars who looted trader Jesse Livermore and his wife at their Mineola Nassau County home on Sunday morning fought over the $100,000 jewels. Police planned an arrest momentarily based on the informant’s details.
June reports describe a ten second earth tremor felt in Asbury Park New Jersey and nearby towns including Jersey City Red Bank and Freehold. Seismologist John Tynan at Pord ham University noted three brief disturbances with high frequency vibrations likely from a nearby earthquake.
Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh mother of the New York to Paris flyer said she would greet her son in Washington when he arrives. Detroit officials confirm pressure to travel in a private car and that John C Lodge Detroit acting mayor is in charge of the project. The story notes strong interest in the private conveyance and the involvement of city leadership.
A car crashed into a Pittsburgh, Shawmut and Northern freight train 12 miles east of Dubois killing Curtla Strong and injuring five others. Survivors include Mary Strong with leg and head injuries, H B Hilton with scalp wounds, C P Speidel with scalp wounds, and G Clyde Blose with arm and head injuries. The party was en route to Punxsutawney to attend an Inter-City bowling match. cause of the crash was not determined.
Six balloons started from Akron in the national race with four army entries. Army No. 4 piloted by Captain Kepener landed near Alfred road Biddeford Maine, about four to five miles from the ocean. Scripps-Howard and Army No. 10 were seen. others remained unreported or aloft.
Uniontown weather observer W. A. Marstellar notes May had a single clear day, on the 22nd, as the town’s records show. Local conditions reflected typical spring patterns with varying cloudiness and periods of rain.
The Army Navy football game will be played at the Polo Grounds in New York on November 26. Contracts have been signed arranging the east‑coast showdown with thirty thousand tickets allocated to each academy. A political dispute surfaced last fall over Chicago hosting the game and ticket mishandling by Chicago officials stirred congressmen.
The largest senior class in Warren High history, 166 graduates, will receive diplomas tonight at the Library Theatre Auditorium. The program begins at eight with Library Theatre Orchestra music, Rev Carl Jacobson delivering the invocation, and Mary Gibson giving the salutatory. Dr James A Beebe of Allegheny College will address the graduates, followed by songs by the high school quartet and prize presentations by Hon. Bil Beshlin.
Four masked bandits in a motor car held up the Municipal Hospital paymaster as he entered the building and escaped with a payroll estimated at seven thousand dollars comprising cash and checks. Police stated a final cash total could not be determined until a full checkup.
The forecast notes a cool northern half with a moving high pressure system from the Canadian border toward the east, keeping temperatures near normal with no frost. A stationary southwest low brings thunderstorms in the central valleys and along Missouri and Kansas toward the Rockies, with light precipitation except Cairo’s 1.78 inches.
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