Talking pictures spark debate on stars and sound era
Monta Bell, Paramount sound chief, predicts talking pictures will boost interest but will not dethrone silent era icons like Clara Bow and Greta Garbo. He notes vaudeville style acts will grow popular and small towns gain access to Broadway stars, while silent film foundations remain. Also highlights include Walking Back at De Mille Columbia, Garbo spy drama at Library, and Very Confidential at Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monta Bell
Monta Beil
Paramount
The
North American Review
America
Clara Bow
Mary Pickford
Buddy Rogers
Greta Garbo
Jack Gilbert
Library
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Miss Garbo
Europe
Conrad Nagel
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Edward Connelly
Many Witnesses Called in Probe in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on October 18, district attorney Samuel H. Gardner summoned more than two dozen witnesses from across the country for questioning by the Allegheny county grand jury probing graft and corruption in the city administration. The probe continues under strict secrecy, with plans not to summon high police officials immediately though some may be questioned later. George W. Murren, chief of county detectives, said William Wagner, the Oliver political leader, could not be located for subpoena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
U. P
Samuel H. Gardner
Allegheny County Grand Jury
Gardner
George W. Murren
William Wagner
Oliver
German Aviator Forced Down on Shanghai-Tokyo Flight
Baron Gunther Von Huenfeld's plane diverted during a Shanghai to Tokyo route, making a forced landing between Kamata and Kawasaki. Police and aviation bureau to assist. weather rainy with overcast skies. No injuries reported. aircraft damaged but pilot unhurt. arrival to Tokyo expected after a short delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toyko
U. P
Baron Gunther, von Huenfeld
Shanghai
Tokyo
Kamata
Kawasaki
Aviation Bureau
von Huenfeld
von Huenefeld
Forest Fire Hazard Warning For Hunters Opening Day
Forestry officers warn hunters on opening day of the 1928 small game season to extinguish matches and cigarettes and avoid mutilating signs. Dry conditions have dried soils and duff, making fires hard to control. rains recently fall short of reducing danger. A new fire poster display system is being installed by the Federal Forest Service in the Allegheny Forest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrestry
Federal Forest Service
Allegheny Forest
Forest Potter
Sheffield
Emmet Henry
R. R- Houpt
Elk Tanning Company
Picking Presidents: Trength of the American Presidency Before Civil War
The article recounts the 1848 presidential race, highlighting the Whigs nominating Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore, the Democrats nominating Lewis Cass, and the Free Soil party backing Van Buren. It notes Taylor’s victory by electoral votes 163 to 127, with popular tallies for Taylor, Cass, and Van Buren, and previews the next digest in the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trength
Union
Harrison
Clay
Webster
Zachary Taylor
Winfiela Scott
Philadelphia
Millard Fillmore
New York
Baltimore
Lewis Cass
Michigan
Taylor
van Buren
Buffalo
Free Soil
Cass
New England
Fillmore
Louisiana
William O. Butler
Kentucky
South Carolina
Pierce
Dark Horse
All Metal Airships Ahead in Freight Use
A discussion on airships notes future metal construction to replace cotton covered Zeppelins. Aluminum alloys may yield lighter stronger craft for freight, while all metal dirigibles are pursued by the navy. Senator Bing ham observes the Zeppelin over Washington and warns of potential danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
Sir
Zeppelin
Federal reserve bank obituary and tariff debate notes
The piece laments a Federal Reserve Bank figure's death from overwork and strain. It surveys tariff policy, urging reciprocity with foreigners while stressing protection for American labor and industry. It highlights steel imports, Labor costs, and a defense role for night air navigation. Captain Sumner Sewall notes U S air mail success under the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Bank
Fever Epidemic Reported at Avella Near Washington
A typhoid fever epidemic continued unabated at Avella near Washington Pa with 40 cases and the latest death reported Louis S Ugron age four. His son Clarence Louis Ugron was the first victim. Authorities have been unable to cure the disease source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Avella
Here
Louis S. Ugron
Clarence Louis Ugron
A G Davis to address service clubs meeting in Warren
Dr A G Davis of Erie surgeon who has led crippled children work in the county and Miss Frances Shirley superintendent of the Industrial Home for Crippled Children at Pittsburgh will speak at the Rotary Kw wanis and Lions joint noon meeting on Wednesday October 24 at the Y M C A building. Annual reports of the Crippled Children's Committee will be distributed. The quarterly clinic will follow at First Presbyterian church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Kwwanis
Lions Clubs
A. G. Davis
Erie
Frances Shirley
Pittsburgh
Notice of Estate Distribution Hearing in Warren County
Orphans Court of Warren County Pennsylvania fixes Friday October 26 1928 at 2 PM at Warren Court House for hearing on distribution of funds held by A E Sutton administrator of the estate of Henry Wescoat late of Grand Valley. John Siggins Jr attorney for A E Sutton invites interested parties to attend and be heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Whescoat
Orphans Court
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Trenry Wescont
Court House
Warren Borough
A. E. Sutton
Henry Wesedat
Grand Valley
John Siggins, Jr
Henry Wescoat
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Warren’ Bitter
Columbia
Dramatic de Mille Studio
Columbia Theatre Today
Sue Carol
Gil
Rupert Julian
Richard Walling
Robert Edeson
Ivan Lebereff
Arthur Rankin
Jane Keckley
Florence Totner
Madge Bellamy
Fox Films
James K. McGuinness
Randall H. Faye
Miss Bellamy
Pat Cumming
Joseph Cawthorn
Mary Duncan
Marjorie Beebe
Grand Jury
North Warren
Venturetown
Cail Bell Phone
Flaming Youth
William Fox
M. Presents
Madge
Tribune
Federal Service
Towerman
John Smart
Kinzua
Forestry Club
Warren High School
Allegheny National Forest
Forestry
J. H. Stone
U. S. Forest Service
Columbia Amusement Co's
Canary Opera
de Luxe
Herok
New York Hippodrome
Fly Lady
Pathe
Mack Sennett
Tarzan the Mighty
Tarzan
Atary
Charles L. Mulligan
Poy
Senator Bingham
Connecticut
Anacostia Naval Air Station
Lakehurst
Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
White House
Capitol
Supreme Court
Benjamin Strong
Democratic Party
Smith
United States
News
Cocidge
Sumner Sewall
British Colonial Airways
Post Office Department
Beckley
IDR
Por Bayers
Stone
Tire Supreme
Firestone
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