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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1927
Page
13
Funeral services will be held here this afternoon for Hudson Maxim noted for shaping modern warfare through invention and later advocating international peace. Maxim died at his lakeside home, an advocate of peace who helped lead the wartime campaign for disarmament.
A compact listing of radio stations WBZ Springfield WEAF and WMG Nashville along with times for programs like The Week Enders Hokup s and Barn dance. Mentions Easton Symphony Hall concert and All-American bowks.
Radio listings from WEAP WEAF WJZ EDKA WHB WCCO and others outline a 1927 Sunday evening program lineup. The schedule notes show an American Singers Male Quartet, a national weekly review, and a K of C convention segment, with times in Eastern Daylight and Standard.
In a Long Island City murder trial, closing arguments finished as jurors prepare for deliberation on Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray. Bettings favored a quick verdict with focus on whether the charge is first or second degree murder. Defendants remain confined at Kew Gardens Inn and kept from discussing the case.
The navy airship Los Angeles left its hangar in Los Angeles for a training flight and is expected to cruise over Washington D C about 9 a m E S T. Commander Rosenthal reported the ship’s air route while it circled the Potomac before heading northward.
J. Mar 7 report from Jersey speedway notes Dockhart, driving Malye, is favored to win as young speed kin and mechanics finalize the Baby sis for the annual 290 smile event. He will race against top names Peter De Pald, Harry Hartz, Extdie Hern and others in a 15-car program preceded by a 15 mile stock car race.
FAIRMONT West Virginia 31s P. J. The list of details from the Everettsville mine explosion near here a week ago rose to 55 with the death of Joseph Abi 22. Bodies of 32 miners have been brought out today leaving 63 still inside as Robert M Lambie chief of West Virginia miner mines said four fire sections may be sealed by midnight aiding recovery.
Three stills at the Empire Oil Works in Reno caught fire yesterday as strong winds spread flames toward nearby tanks. The plant was brought under control and officials expect operations to resume within 24 hours.
Residents in Knoxville observed a young man turning over stones and cans in a field during an apparent fraternity initiation. Police responded and identified the student as Eugene S. Seely, 21, a Pittsburgh University member. He was released after the incident.
James Roosevelt step brother of Franklin D. Roosevelt and uncle of Vincent Astor died at his Hyde Park, New York home. He served as art executor for John Jacob Astor's will and was a noted clubman linked to several trusteeships. A separate item reports Howard Bressler and Donald Brightill saved from the Susquehanna after their canoe swept two miles and left them with exhaustion.
A scan of May schedules shows WEAF WEAF and multiple stations listing concerts talks and church services. Programs feature orchestras singers and dance bands from New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Boston Buffalo and Chicago with varied evening time slots and special events listed for Saturday and Sunday.
State Highway officials met with Oakland Cemetery Association and Pleasant township owners over the route of a new state highway. The gathering, attended by county commissioners and surveyors, aimed for an amicable settlement as objections were discussed and a follow up meeting was planned for Monday.
Frank Slotz led the Clothes Shop team with strong pitching and 16 strikeouts in a 16 of 21 performance while J Gray’s crew argued over baserunning calls. Miss Eleanor Heaney’s honor event highlighted as Daisy Branch and Dorothy Schyler won prizes. Bishop Keeney and daughter Eleanor reunited after illness in Glendale.
Hawley Wheeler former city resident died in Portland and will be cremated with ashes sent for interment. Frank Cuney funeral held at sister’s home conducted by Rev L M Barnatt. burial in Youngsville cemetery with Youngsville I O O F pallbearers. William J Valentine South Penn Oil foreman funeral at Weldbank home. service by Rev Doverspike. singers included Mrs Crocker. Company employees named as pallbearers. trial noted in Oakland corner.
James K. Bell serves as secretary for the Tidiome Motor Club with about 200 members. County Commissioner Edward Stewart discusses county finances and answers questions on the Tidioute Creek project. The township reward fund proposes immediate steps with a state allowance of 9000 dollars per mile to build highway sections and complete the feeder culvert for Tidioute.
A continuation notes appointments of church leaders to preside at various missions conferences. Bishop Luther B Wilken in New York presiding at the Norwegian Danish missions conference in Philadelphia on September 24. Bishop McConnell to preside at the California Gerppatt conference in Oakland on September 22 and at the Southern California conference in Long Beach on September 28. Bishop Joseph ty to preside at Detroit Port Huron on September 14 and at the Ohio conference in Delaware on September 6. Text also mentions a May Pittsburg accident involving a valued automobile.
A promotional note touts Frigidaire as having the lowest price in history for electric refrigeration units. It claims rapid growth in the industry and positions Frigidaire behind General Motors in sales, highlighting the importance of reliable cooling for daily life.
Market letter notes a cautious but steady tone with a two sided trend in early trading. Highlights include Standard Gas and Electric as a cheap utility likely to rise, Phillips Petroleum with strong inside buying and shrinking float, Baldwin Locomotive assets to bolster liquidity, New York Central seen as solid long term with rising dividends, and broad market averages with gains across industrials rails and bonds.
Governor Fisher signed a measure by Representative Helen F Grimes to form a state commission to study and survey salaries for oil state municipal and legislative and judicial positions with a $10000 appropriation for expenses and no salaries for members Meanwhile SUFS AMUSEMENT CO Pittsburgh filed suit against the company by Bertha Tomko seeking 10000 for injuries from a Kennywood Park incident involving a moving toboggan car
A jumble of names from American and Canadian firms including Allied Oils, General Motors, Westinghouse, and Union Pacific appear amid broad market moves. The report notes declines across industries with figures and listings for automobiles, oils, metals, and rail stocks, reflecting a cautious trading day. farm and livestock prices show a mixed to weaker tone in Pittsburgh and Chicago.
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