12 May 1928
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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1928
Page
1
A dense editorial fragment discusses China Japan and League of Nations, ponders Hoover Indiana results, and notes a talking toad on the president’s desk. It hints at German Reichstag elections and assigns credulity to public opinion and political maneuvering.
A humorous note recalls Windsor Kale’s brief post dusk stroll carrying seven dollars. Hon. Ex Editor Dale Fluehart uses the moment to argue that Coolidge will not seek another term, reflecting a provincial view of presidential decision.
Milton J. Beaty lay in state at 312 Conewango avenue home with the Rev. Charles T. Greer officiating. He drowned April 4 in Chautauqua Lake and lies buried in Oakland cemetery this afternoon at 3:20. Relatives and friends sent flowers as the casket rested on the bier. Funeral cortege followed the hearse to the grave amid a large gathering from Warren and Jamestown areas. The body, found Friday by Noah Cornish near the Packard estate, showed evidence of a struggle after his speedboat capsized. The watch stopped around 3:60 a.m. with 42 cents in his pockets.
Congress continues discussion on tax reduction while the Senate probes Senator James Watson of Indians for possible irregularities. House initiates Pink Bollworm eradication bill and promotes Maj. James F. Coupal, Coolidge's physician, to colonel amid 20 calendar measures.
The Allegheny River has yielded two more bodies this week with two still missing. William W. Lehman, 21, of Starbrick, was found near the Brokenstraw Creek mouth by observer Arthur Tower. Lehman’s funeral is set for Sunday at 2 pm with Rev. H. E. Dornheim officiating. He is survived by a wife, parents, siblings, and four sisters. The report notes prior drowned victims including Calvin Zerbe, Floyd Cross, and a Seneca Indian, with varying recoveries and identifications.
The Methodist Episcopal Conference in Kansas City adopted a resolution dismissing charges against Bishop Francis J. McConnell of Pittsburgh as unfounded. The Rev. George A. Cook of Wilmington had accused him of endorsing atheistic propaganda by approving evolution teaching in schools.
New Yorker recounts a private Uptown studio encounter between Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and heavyweight champ Gene Tunney arranged by artist Charles Baskerville. They discussed flight versus boxing, hero attention, disguises, and their hands, with little talk of women. No reporters at exit.
Martin auditor general and Republican candidate for state treasurer was elected state chairman of the Pennsylvania Republican committee at a party reorganization in Philadelphia. Mellon retired after praise from Martin who urged harmony. Also at the meeting were Senator Reed and Secretary Mellon, with Hoover as a potential rival to Smith if nominated.
Washington May 12 U P Aroused by promiscuous shooting by prohibition agents at a suspected liquor runner Commissioner Doran adopted a policy to dismiss all officers who use weapons except in self defense or to prevent a felony He said it is better to let a bootlegger escape than to shoot Federal agents have no authority to raid with drawn weapons Doran also discharged agent Robert L Taylor of West Virginia for shooting at an automobile missing all occupants He said under no circumstances should agents shoot at highway automobiles as halt commands are disobeyed Lindbergh medal approval Col C A Lindbergh coinage medal authorized by a joint resolution signed by President Coolidge.
The Tribune Tonight lists sections by page with brief mentions of editorials, sports, automobile news, society items, commerce, radio programs, and closing stock tables. It notes Sugargrove and Youngsville coverage on page twelve and other feature pages across five to twelve.
The Campaign Log notes Secretary Brellon saying Hoover could beat Smith if both are their parties nominees. Wheeler of Montana urged Smith's nomination in a letter to former Lt. Gov McDowell. Nevada Democratic convention pledged its delegation to Smith at the national convention. McDowell assured Smith HQ that Montana would back Smith at Houston.
Hamburg Pennsylvania May 12 U P William E Lewis 60 Hamburg chief of police and a National Guard captain was shot and probably fatally wounded early today while attempting to head off a gang of silk mill robbers Daniel E Bailey another Hamburg officer was shot and painfully wounded but expected to recover
Williams known as Pussyfoot Johnson spoke at the First Evangelical church outlining three reasons for Oriental confidence in the United States. He cited America's disaster response, spread of American ideals via Danube schools, and abstinence from liquor across many religions. He noted 700 million outside Christianity and urged continued Prohibition support.
County Treasurer Gene Waid announces a new fishing rod as the prize for the 1928 season's biggest fish story. The plan, backed by Sheriff Harry Jefferson and others, sets rules to ensure fair play and rewards imagination alongside big catches.
An Army flight from Washington to Greenley Island aims to rescue the Bremen. Pilots will attempt a parachute drop if a safe landing is not possible. The group, led by Capt. Baker and Maj. Gen Fechet, flies via Portland and Picton en route to the island, with Melchoir and the Junkers Bremen project as the target.
Two young women in hoop skirts with large hoops and tight waists, and lacy frills, were seen shopping in downtown Warren. Curious onlookers guessed their habitat and purpose, noting the revival of nineties fashion as a street spectacle.
Bright weather accompanied National Hospital Day at Warren General Hospital where a crowd of visitors was received between 3 o'clock and through the hospital by attaches. At Warren State Hospital officials expressed disappointment as fewer people than expected availed of the open house. Visiting hours at Warren General were 3 to 5 this afternoon and at State Hospital 9 to 11 this morning and 2 to 4 this afternoon.
Forecast calls for a continued cool night with light frost in western Pennsylvania. Sunday should be fair with a gradual rise in temperature. Observations from Bam report 58 at 2 p.m. with no precipitation and sunset at 7:07. Sunday sunrise is at 4:46.
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