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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1928
Page
2
W F Ginger at Kiwanis luncheon recalls Warren’s first oil well, drilled behind the barn on O W Beatty property. Overproduction at the time kept quiet to avoid price drops. Pioneer tales include family memories of early oil booms and roughhouse “bullying” among workers.
In Houston the farm bloc forced the naming of T E Cashman to the drafting sub committee after protests that a farm delegate was left out. The move followed a heated debate with senators Caraway and Harrison backing unanimous consent to add Cashman. The sub committee allotted time for farm, wets and drys, and limited other topics to brief slots.
Chicago gang figure Timothy D. Murphy known as Big Tim, a flamboyant labor racketeer, was killed in a dramatic life marked by labor wars and feuds. Police sought Alfred Borris Ben Abrams Sam Rubens George Goldstein on warrants tied to the case. Two alleged gang leaders William Carrie and Mike Greco were also sought as investigators pursued leads.
The era’s feuds tied Big Tim Murphy with Mike Carozzo and Jimmy Vinet as rival leader Enright’s “gas Rouse gang” faced splits over a $125,000 Dearborn street mail robbery in which Big Tim and Carozzo were convicted but never tried. Murphy later built a vast labor empire, opened a Sheridan Road gambling casino with ties to Nicky Arnstein, and faced a dramatic police raid. Police linked Murphy to the killing of Metropolitan Hotel proprietor Nicholas Manos, shot outside his West Side hotel shortly after another slaying tied to Murphy’s racketeering. Manos was chief lieutenant to Mike De Pike Heitler and was seen with Heitler and Murphy days before.
Morgen Bladet reports fishermen saw a Latham aircraft south of Bear Island at 6 p m on June 18. Tromsoe Geophysical Institute urged Bear Island radio station to search by ski, assuming a forced landing. Officials say Amundsen’s craft likely afloat and may have reached Bear Island, with hopeful prospects despite the perilous search.
The plan envisions a cone from the Viglieri camp on the ice plateau with a 50 kilometer spread as the apex. Italian seaplanes led by Maddalena and Penzo and Swedish Fehbeglese Apple await favorable weather to pursue the investigation. The missing Finn Malmgren group, 40 days food, 30 days overdue, lacks tent or firearms and had aimed to cover ten kilometers daily but may have traveled only about five.
The Warren High School class of 1925 held their annual reunion at the outing club with nearly thirty members attending. A picnic supper was served, followed by a short business meeting deciding to present a memorial cup to a graduating girl for scholarship and character. A formal dance closed the evening though outdoor activities were canceled due to weather. The next reunion is set for the last Saturday in June at the outing club. Notables present included Gressler Heasley, Gerald Johnson, Richard Schumacher, and various former classmates and spouses.
Nineteen pledges totaling 12100 were received Tuesday evening as the First Baptist church opened its $75000 victory campaign to clear indebtedness. Dr. F H Divine outlined the program and expectations, with a Wednesday night focus on Christian stewardship and investments. A special meeting for the women drew a large attendance. Rev Harold F Stoddard led devotion.
A $10,000 property loss occurred on the Pennsylvania railroad when 32 refrigerator cars piled up three miles south of Port Allegany. A broken truck on one lead car caused the wreck, railroad officials said.
Geneva June 27 The League of Nations security and arbitration committee began a last push toward tangible disarmament before the assembly in September. It aims to draft model security treaties as a basis for eventual disarmament, noting many nations will not disarm without guarantees against attack. The 21 nation committee excludes the United States, which did not join, and plans to finalize six draft treaties for league approval.
The Tombstone tournament conducted by the Conewango Valley Country Club ladies team at the Country Club links was won by Mrs. J. R. Van Cleve. Chairman Murray Stoddard announced a mixed foursome handicapped event for Wednesday afternoon July 3, followed by a club dinner.
A dinner meeting for all Warren youths is planned for Friday at the M C A. The Wayfarers, Wesleyan University dramatists, will be at the First Evangelical church for a meeting and performance. Noon luncheon will be charged per plate. Reserve by calling Rev. Dornheim at 1175 before Thursday night. Limited to two hundred attendees.
Nine Youngsville girls entered the popularity contest tied to the Firemen's and American Legion celebration in Youngsville over four days starting July 4. Contestants include Maxine Sheddy Nattie McAllister Violet Sandberg Margaret Brazee Beryl Mead Ruth Hooven Katherine Sheldon Alice Swanson Marion Russell. A week in Atlantic City with all expenses paid will go to the top vote getter. Only Youngsville residents eligible. Roosevelt Highway landslide near Columbus cleared. road fully open after Saturday night storm.
Lions Club members will gather at the YMCA after the Thursday lunch to travel to Camp Olmsted and assist in constructing a sleeping cabin for the Boy Scout summer camp.
Miss Anne A Knowlton organist of the First Presbyterian church Jamestown will sail July 7 to conduct a party on a European tour. She will leave July 5 for New York to meet the party and confer at Bennett Travel Bureau head office. The group sails from New York on the S S Minnekahda and includes Carlotta Shielberg Arlene Norquist Marion Wilbur Sara Wood Mary Browne and daughter Mary Browne. This is Miss Knowltons fifth trip abroad.
Boy Scouts will conduct a three day check of vehicles passing the New York Central and Pennsylvania rail crossing at F. N. Tower. Six troops will work 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday Sunday and Monday with Warren County Motor Club aiding in the effort to reduce motorist danger.
The ninth annual Warren High School class of 1919 reunion will be held Saturday at the Mineral Well Filling Station picnic grounds near Stoneham. Jeanette Kinkead chairs a committee planning a picnic supper with Emeline Jaquins Walters and Dorothy Gutzler assisting. transportation offered via Emeline Walters at 2195 J. Members may arrive after 4:30 p.m. and supper is at 6 p.m. A large attendance is anticipated.
Mrs Robert Mecklenburg hosts a sewing club gathering on Crescent street with refreshments served. The Swedish English Methodist Sunday school plans its annual picnic at Pittsfield on Saturday June 30, with a rain date July 7 and bus transportation provided. Mrs W T Kelly and Mrs W W Wright entertain at luncheons and bridge. Glade W C T U sets Friday 2:30 pm meeting at Mrs L E Chapman’s home with a flower mission program. Marriage licenses issued to George R Murdock and Lorret E Greenan, Adelbert Hamilton and Effie E Gates. News notes on visitors and relatives in Corry, Titusville, and Onondaga Avenue.
Donor figures L Gamble and Homer Andrews of United Lumber and Supply will build a reviewing platform near Warren Savings Bank for the Fourth of July parade to be reviewed by officials. The Zem Zem band stand from Erie will be reused at the ceremony. Legion officials praise the generosity as Col. Fred E. Windsor announces an expanded list of gold star mothers selected for prominent placement in parade and dedication events. The list now includes Mrs. Sarah S Summerton and eight others, totaling thirty.
Robert B Mantell, famed Shakespearean actor, died at his Brucewood home in Atlantic Highlands New Jersey after weeks of illness. He was 74, born Irvine Scotland February 7 1854. Mantell toured with Boucicault and acted with Modjeska in 1878. His later career promoted American appreciation of Shakespeare through Othello Richard III King Lear The Merchant of Venice and Macbeth. He died with wife Genevieve Hamper Mantell and son Bruce beside him. A daughter was en route from the Pacific coast but did not arrive in time.
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