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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1928
Page
4
The Warren Tribune prints a Bible Thought for Today from Proverbs chapter twelve. It notes a righteous man regards the life of the beast while the mercies of the wicked are cruel and warns that following vain persons leads to lack of understanding.
A dam failure released Cone maugh Lake, flooding the Santa Clara Valley with massive losses. Early estimates exceed 800 deaths and property damage may reach beyond 50,000,000 tons of water. The disaster echoes 1889 Johnstown and other major U.S. floods, prompting calls for relief measures and flood-control debates in Congress.
In Harrisburg a School Employer’s Retirement Board meeting marked seven retiring teachers with combined service over 300 years. Margaret Brady led with more than 48 years in Philadelphia, while Morrisville’s Emma Kirkbridge contributed 38 years. The narrative ties Brady’s career to U.S. presidents from Garfield to Harding, noting shifts in leadership during her tenure.
The piece lauds Margaret Brady and other veteran educators retiring after decades of service in public schools. It highlights the impact of teaching careers, the support from an early Parent-Teacher Association, and the enduring value of home and school collaboration in shaping future generations.
Washington reports that America’s soft coal miners, all employed, could supply in 100 days as much fuel as mine owners can sell in 363. The Senate interstate commerce committee hears from witnesses about wage and work issues, private police and injunctions, and the brutal poverty observed in Pennsylvania mines. Radiation of solutions is uncertain. officials say real reform may take years and require deep government action.
A clipped verse expresses simple desires for contentment and daily pleasures. The speaker seeks companionship with nature, family laughter, loyal pets, love, rest, and modest comforts, hoping to endure life’s sorrows with faith and lasting affection.
A neglected toy box leads Polly to hear talking dolls and a dog critique her care. Polly learns empathy and fixes a broken leg with glue, then tidies the playroom. Her mother praises the change and Polly becomes more careful, keeping her room orderly from then on.
Homegoers alight from the 6 o'clock Chicago Aurora and Elgin train at Lombard and are greeted by a large attentive cat. The feline bounds to rub against John B Parodi and leads him home each evening. On Thursdays when Parodi lodges the cat is absent and it waits for the 1 a.m. train.
In Watsonville police court a wife testified her husband had taken three glasses of medicine. The judge fined him 25 dollars and warned of 20 days in jail if he did not atone, remarking even one dose could be too much.
A brief devotional fragment quotes a Bible verse about God knowing every thought and path. The faded text includes the line Lord thou has searched me and thou knowest me with garbled remaining characters. It presents as a devotional clue from a pulpit page.
The Daybook reports a publicity stunt where Irving Strous arranged a staged death by own action for actress Nazimova, then switched to Simone Roséray to kill herself for page one. Two rescuers and police were involved, papers later revealed the hoax, with Lopez mocked yet lucrative for publicity. A further spoof death by Tex Guinan followed by wax in Central Park. A Mexican divorce mill idea is noted, with ads prompting quick consultations. A vaudeville manager runs a payless, talent-scout theater on Third Avenue attracting crowds and criticism.
The article argues water aids digestion unless used to wash down poorly chewed food. It notes two thirds of body weight is water, essential for fluids and cells, and warns dehydration concentrates blood harming circulation, especially in babies. It promotes daily water intake, cites examples from burns to nightly thirst while advising moderation around meals.
March 14, 1924 notice notes E. J. Sullivan retires from the general taxi business formed with Albert Smutz. In Russell early today State Trooper A. M. Kirk conducted a raid on a hotel with a search warrant. no liquor was found.
Records released today show 866 births and 704 deaths in Warren county during 1924, a birth excess of 142. Martin Whaleben returned from Baltimore after visiting Robert Chambers, who is receiving treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Miss Herriet Schindler daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry J Schindler has been chosen as a member of the Oberlin Freshman honor group. G A Strong of Frank Street was in Buffalo over the weekend consulting a specialist.
Milton Knopf of Warren has enlisted in the United States Navy and passed the medical exam. Chief Martin Whalebenia travels to Buffalo to take custody of Harold Bagley alias Earle Beale, wanted on forgery charges.
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