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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1928
Page
5
Thirty two deaths in 48 hours from poisoned alcohol trigger mayoral order for immediate arrest of liquor sellers. In Lower East Side raids, 13 arrested, liquor seized. Federal agents to assist with probe amid ongoing crackdown on speakeasies.
An unusually strong earthquake sequence was recorded on the University of Chicago seismograph. Shocks began at 9 07 P M and persisted until 1 A M with readings estimated from Chicago as about 2000 miles away, likely to the south.
The Board of Directors of International Paper Compas New York declares a quarterly dividend of sixty cents per share on common stock. The dividend is payable November 1, 1928, to common stockholders of record at the close of business November 1, 1928. Checks will be mailed and transfer books will not close. Signed by Owen Shepherd, Vice-President and Treasurer.
Conrad Kiew aged 45, former Reed House owner of Erie, reportedly died by his own hand in Reading. He had been despondent over ill health. The report reached Erie Monday as word from Reading.
Governor Smith departs Albany for a southern campaign tour with many appearances planned. Mrs Mabel Walker Willebrandt denies injecting religious issues into the race from Owensboro. Hoover defends his power program and outlines a threefold Muscle Shoals policy as he prepares a Boston speech. Senator Curtis seeks resignation of DNC chair Raske over a tariff endorsement claim. Robinson attacks Hoover on veterans policy from Phoenix. No word yet on Ambassador Houghton resigning Britain post amid U.S. Senate bid.
The Ameri can Legion post in Warren prepared to name a committee for an animal membership campaign as commander Ben Kinnear urged continuity of 400 members amid a new home project. Nominations listed Harold Putnam for post commander and a full slate for October 22 including senior and junior vice commanders, finance officer, adjutants, chaplain, historian, sergeant at arms, and trustees with Armistice Day observance planned for November 10.
Product listing notes English wood locks for children marketed by The Misses Lesser at 31k Third Avenue with price 10 9 2 cents.
Eighteen guests attended a Friday vasitis shower honoring Mildren te Russell, with a mock wedding ceremony featuring Genevieve Hale as bride and Gertrude Wiltsie as bridegroom. Luncheon followed, yellow and white decor with gladiolus centerpieces.
Thirteen arrests were made in New Bedford Massachusetts when 35 policemen swept the south end headquarters of the radical textile committee. Officers captured leaders and several organizers in the headquarters and at the soup kitchen across the street. Those detained face charges of idleness and disorderly conduct with no visible means of support as arraignment was planned.
The notice states that Thomas, a photographer, will be unavailable and out of town until Monday, October 15. No other details are provided.
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