28 May 1927
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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1927
Page
1
The piece surveys cross border influence in radio and telephony, noting Britain and the United States tussle for a world telephone monopoly and American business expansion abroad. It also touches on Secretary Mellon proposing smaller bills, calendar reforms, and Russia’s push for communism while Canada and Western powers react, flagging continuing international friction.
May 28 Pueblo Colorado A large forest fire in the San Isabel National Forest threatened to destroy a wide area as flames swept across more than 5000 acres of pine timber. About 600 firefighters including 40 convicts fought the blaze as winds hindered efforts to contain it despite trenches and tree clearings. Officials warned the fire could not be stopped until wind subsided.
In Louisiana the town of New Iberia is flooded as Bayou Des Glasses and Melville crevasse waters push inland. Rescue teams evacuate women and children while men stay to defend homes. Evacuations reveal poignant scenes including a man guarding a cherished possession and a boy and dog refusing to part.
A sharp earthquake shock was felt in San Francisco today at 9550, with reports of a strong tremor rattling streets and buildings and prompting residents to seek safety. No injuries or damages confirmed at this time.
Altoona May 28 frost sweeps the section with a hard frost marked as the latest frosty date in years. Authorities report considerable damage expected to result from the freezing conditions across crops and plants in the area.
Charles Lindbergh lands in Brussels amid a jubilant 1000-strong welcome and Belgian guards. He receives Leopold’s order, meets King Albert, and is feted in London by King George, Lady Astor, and officials with events at the U.S. Embassy and dinners.
Washington May 23 America honored Charles Lindbergh with the Distinguished Flying Cross for his record setting Atlantic flight from New York to Paris. The White House announced the decoration, a rare honor given to only eight others in U S history.
A crash in Texas at Langley s took a plane down in flames. One occupant was killed, three men jumped from the nose diving craft and escaped serious injury. The fourth is believed to have parachuted to safety. The plane departed Norton Field near Columbus for engine repairs. Names of those aboard had not been learned an hour after the accident.
Reports indicate a serious tornado between Columbia and Moberly in Missouri. The storm cut communications and damaged several villages including Hallsville Yates Sturgeon and Salisbury leaving limited information from affected areas.
For rent furnished room and board for gentleman at 8 Nesmith Place on Water between Fourth and Fifth. For sale eight room house with all conveniences and garage in good location. Apply 318 Oneida Avenue.
Ninety two of a hundred fifteen members attended the Warren County Good Roads Association dinner meeting at noon in the WYM hall. Col D F A Wheelock presided, Addison White acted as master of ceremonies, and George E Leavy served as secretary. The gathering emphasized moving Warren county out of the mud with a slogan stressing progress over a single route.
Nineteen driving entrants sought to qualify for the 500 mile Motor Speedway classic but rain blocked yesterday’s attempts on the two and a half mile course. Thirty three cars will start Monday at 10 am with Frank Lockhart’s Miller leading qualifying by setting a track record at around 120 mph. The field could reach forty entrants for the race. Race fans statewide await the event.
Warren High undefeated in a te ity duel meets this season. Central and Blue and White are rated strong with Scott leading the blue squad. Local outfit tied for fifth with East and Youngsville recently. Campaign notes hint at shifts as votes flow and candidates prepare house to house canvassing. Continued on Page Five.
Inspector killed in Station scramble. Frented locomotive, 68, a Pennsylvanian railroad car inspector, died instantly after stepping in front of a moving locomotive in Statrisburg May 28.
Memorial Day observances will suspend business across Warren and surrounding towns. Banks, stores, and most attractions close. only essential delivery and some restaurants and amusement venues operate. The American Legion and veterans groups sponsor ceremonies, with a parade planned at Market Street and Fourth Avenue led by Col. F. E. Windsor and local dignitaries. Weather: partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with showers expected.
Weather sketch reports a western low over the Rocky Mountains and plains with showers and thunderstorms across Indiana Kentucky Tennessee Wisconsin Iowa Missouri. Cooler in northern plains and slightly warmer in central valleys and east. temperatures around Atlantic City Cleveland Miami Philadelphia San Francisco Yellowstone Park.
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