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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1928
Page
5
Gov Alfred E Smith labeled the GOP economy record a myth during a Sedalia rally, repeating attacks on war-time era appropriations and a rise in federal spending. He challenged Hoover on the two billion dollar savings claim and urged federal funding for Mississippi flood control.
In Farrell on October 17 police reported a deadly scuffle at a store involving two Black men, Ray Coles and Clifford Ryan. Ryan, who died, said he intended to use a public safety item Coles had bought, but Coles obtained it during the altercation and caused fatal harm.
Russell Russell Oct 16 report notes Fox Hill Ladies Aid supper for 35 at the Gage home with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Sadler and family from Jamestown in attendance. Swastika Club met at Mrs Gerry Briggs home with supper at 6:30. out of town guests included Mrs John Timmis, Mrs . Burch of Warren, and Miss Mildred Wiltsie of Fredonia. Local health updates list several quarantine cases for Scarlet fever and a series of visits and moves among local families, with many gatherings and travels mentioned. CAUTION BUYERS read the Classified Ads carefully.
Federal Reserve and State Labor report shows employment conditions in Pennsylvania manufacturing improving by about one percent in September with Harrisburg and Johnstown posting the largest gains. Other items note medical, police, and public notices across Erie and Warren counties including a local swindle, a bus franchise request, a derailment with a train hitting deer, and boundary changes in forest districts.
Steve Matowaki SL, jailed on a minor charge, hanged himself with his belt shortly after arrest in the Farrell jail.
Advertises for two boys to deliver newspapers in North Warren and Venturetown. Call Bell Phone 1620 for details. Dated 10 17 31.
Community notes from Lander dated October 16 list visits by Frank Johnson and family from Jamestown and Mayville, Frances Rowland teaching at DuBois, and several Warren and Jamestown visitors. Birth announcements include a daughter to Arthur and Rachel Johnson in China and a son to Alvin and Mrs. Babock of Warren.
Franklin D Roosevelt accepted the Democratic nomination for Governor of New York after pledging to continue Governor Alfred E Smiths administrative policies. His acceptance speech emphasized no detailed campaign issues.
Washington Oct 17 President Coolidge issues a proclamation under the flexible tariff act changing the duty on fluorspar to 8 40 a long ton from 5 60. Fluorspar contains up to 93 percent calcium fluoride and is used mainly in steel manufacture.
Chicago scene includes planned honors from the Advertising Club and German societies for Eckener and crew as officials greet the Graf Zeppelin in New York and Washington. The craft remains housed at Lakehurst under guard while fuel gas presents safety concerns and passengers largely dismiss officer disputes as forgotten. Albert Grzesinski protests officially via cable from Prussia.
The Graf Zeppelin party arrived in New York to a noisy, jubilant welcome. Acting Mayor McKee greeted them at City Hall as crowds packed Battery Park to Mudtown, with tooting airships, bells, and paper shower. Eckener praised New York, guests dined at Ritz Carlton, viewed moving pictures, and stayed at the Hotel Warwick.
Five tires in good as new condition with upholstery and finish described as very good. Engine reconditioned thoroughly and top and side curtains in good condition.
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