24 Mar 1928
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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1928
Page
1
Today by Arthur Brisbane reviews market euphoria and bears, hints at a possible second Coolidge term, and notes oil scandal shadows. It cites Wall Street buying momentum, a Chicago gang killing, Lord Balfour health worries, and secretary Mellon’s rumored resistance to resignation, closing with a theater anecdote and a page three continuation.
Senator Woodbridge N. Ferris who died yesterday will be buried at Big Rapids Michigan his home town at 1 p.m. Tuesday. The family and a congressional escort will accompany the body from Washington at 3 15 p.m. tomorrow aboard the Pennsylvania railroad.
The reader muses on why winning streaks end after marriage and wonders how many car owners earn $1.25 per hour like service station mechanics, hinting at economic comparisons and personal luck.
Community Chest drive ends with a strong showing as volunteers tally donations from local organizations and residents. Key contributors include civic groups and businesses, with totals announced during the campaign wrap event.
A fifth suspect is expected to be arrested in a series of store robberies across the county. Four men, Hettrick Johnny, 40. Guy Beck, 32. Barressels trick, 34. and the Sarrres 1 of Sheffield, were arraigned on larceny or receiving charges. Sheriff Harry Jefferson and Sheffield police chief Spencer Roberts led the investigation, which began in November and has waned recently.
Dr C J Frantz reports at Philadelphia Safety Congress that safer highways hinge on wider lanes and broader roads and the adoption of general traffic laws. The Pennsylvania through street law gains support with Pennsylvania Avenue slated as a through street next summer requiring motorists to stop before entering the state highway.
Chicago March 24. Police arrested three gangster cousins Tony Carlo and Louis Sorzeilino in connection with the murder of Diamond Joe Esposito last Wednesday night and began identifying their car, a sedan, as the getaway vehicle. Conflicting alibis left investigators unsure which, if any, of the suspects acted alone in the Esposito killing.
In Congress Today the Senate resumes debate on the Norbeck migratory bird bill while the Public Lands Committee continues Teapot Dome investigations. The House moves ahead with a proposed appropriation bill as other panels review hospital care for World War veterans and railroad consolidation measures.
The Warren Philomel Club plans to organize a community mixed chorus on Monday at 7 30 PM to unite with Western Pennsylvania choruses for a possible participation in the fourth annual Music Festival at Conneaut Lake in July 1928. The chorus will be open to all who sing with no entrance restrictions, aiming to form a Warren unit for the Festival Chorus of the Middle East under Professor Lee Hess Barnes.
Philadelphia March 24 Norman Gibson 21, son of Deputy Prothonotary Robert Gibson of Delaware county, was shot in the head and abdomen while returning from a visit to his fiancée near his Lenin home. He died later at Media hospital.
Final reports show the Community Chest raised 49020.50 from 2075 pledges. Team seven led by Captain AE Black pledged 3356, while team fourteen led by Captain George L. Folkman pledged 225. High school teachers gave 100 percent, and the Business Girls Council of the YWCA donated 100. The campaign netted 620.50 beyond last year, with a generous offer of up to 1000 from twenty men if needed.
Belgrade reports that thirty carloads of Italian ammunition bound for Hungary were confiscated at Subotica by Jugoslav authorities. Vienna dispatch adds that 22 carloads of munitions were seized en route to Roumania from Italy, cited by Politika Novosti.
A committee revises the flood control bill as part of ongoing legislative action. The measure awaits further debate and potential amendments in upcoming sessions. Local officials and state representatives have weighed in on the bill's provisions and its impact on regional infrastructure projects.
Residents in Warren gather support for adopting daylight saving time from June 2 to September 9. Petitions claim benefits for workers and local recreation as surrounding towns already use the plan. About 12 petitions completed, 100 more to circulate, with signatures to be presented to Borough Council and Chamber of Commerce.
The March 24 Campaign Log reports Hubert Hoover expected to secure the Republican presidential nomination on the first ballot. Minesota delegates appear split between Frank Lowden and Hoover. New York’s Hiles says unaninmously backing Coolidge if state sentiment holds. California Democrats lean toward Walsh campaigning but Arkansas may send an uninstructed delegation while Robinson doubts a Smith victory.
In Washington on March 21 the Senate voted unanimously to arrest Thomas W. Cunningham, a witness in the Pennsylvania primary inquiry, for contempt under the King resolution. The sergeant at arms will arrest him in Philadelphia to compel testimony on the source of $50,000 Cunningham gave to the campaign of Senator-elect William S Ware. If he again refuses to answer, he may be jailed indefinitely.
Warmest weather of the season was recorded at 2 PM Saturday when thermometers showed 71 degrees. Early Saturday AM marked 42 degrees. as the sun rose, it warmed to the record 71. Weather officials forecast cloudy skies with showers tonight and Sunday, likely cooler along Lake Erie.
Senator Tydings disclosed that the War Department sold 226000 dollars worth of munitions to Nicaragua in the last year. The statement was read to the Senate and referred to the Foreign Relations Committee by unanimous consent.
Secretary Mellon met with President Coolidge to discuss a tax reduction and told reporters a tax cut would occur this year. He said the amount cannot be fixed until all collections are in, with March 1 to 23 totaling 447 million dollars, about seven million more than last year.
Washington forecast calls for rain across the North and Middle Atlantic states at the start of the week and again Thursday, with generally fair conditions otherwise. Temperatures will run well above normal, especially in the Middle Atlantic region, Monday and Thursday, with midweek cooling toward normal. Ohio Valley expects showers Sunday night into Monday, then again midweek, followed by above normal temperatures toward the end of the week, cooler Monday and Friday and Saturday.
Washington March 24 The house veterans committee reported favorably a bill to appropriate 15 million dollars for construction and improvement of veterans hospitals. The measure aims to expand facilities nationwide and enhance care for veterans. The report signals momentum for upgrading hospital capacity and services across the system.
District Forester Rowland and six men hurried to Ir vine to tackle a grass fire near the Pennsylvania Railroad station. About an acre burned in spots before crews extinguished it, marking the first grass blaze of the season. Four scout calls arrived within ten minutes, prompting the response.
Cloudy with occasional showers tonight and Sunday, colder Sunday near Lake Erie. Observations list: Miami 62, Philadelphia 44, Pittsburgh 56, San Francisco 54, Washington 42, Yellowstone Park 33. Local readings show 8 a m 43, 2 p m 71, river 22, no precipitation, sunset 6 16, Sunday sunrise 5 56, sunset 6 17.
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