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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1928
Page
1
Philadelphia reports a grand jury says a criminal ring backed by wealthy interests dominates liquor business and bribes police officials. The five figure bribes and large sums cited reflect a systemic threat to law and order with political ties to underworld leaders.
Abe Martin notes claim that women seek flimsy fashion while lamenting William Allen White's Europe trip and his delaying stance on the election. He questions why Smith is pressured, suggesting a broader political fray in a regional commentary.
A large Union Square sign proclaims Vote Communist amid a 1920s New York discourse on workers vs. bosses. The piece notes shifts in ownership and wealth distribution, suggesting the sign’s impact lies in its appeal rather than mere anger, with continuation implied on Page Three.
Herbert Hoover will rest today and attend a baseball game before plans to fish next week. Governor Smith continues rest and contemplates no campaign work until after Labor Day. Prohibition party will oppose Hoover and campaign for its own ticket. Corn Belt committee tacitly endorses the Democratic farm relief plank and attacks Coolidge policies but endorses no candidate.
Rumors say Florence Trumbull daughter of Connecticut Governor and John Coolidge may wed before March. No formal engagement announced. Miss Trumbull in Paris and Coolidge summers at the White House Wisconsin. Cabinet wives discuss possibilities as families stay silent.
The Warren County Pomona Grange No. 10 announces its third quarterly session will be held September 6 and 7 at Elk Grange No. 911. The program, delayed by late-site decisions and fair-season exhibits, aims for a busy session with booths and member participation. The first meeting opens at 1 30 PM Thursday with standard rites and minutes.
Real fall weather swept Warren and Western Pennsylvania on Saturday with the mercury dropping to 44 degrees and rising through the day to 65 at 1 p.m. A cooling trend follows a heat spell earlier in the week, with residents bundling up and coat weather on streets Friday night. The Allegheny River reached its season low, reported at two feet below the prior low water mark.
St Paul Sept. 1 Northwest Airways Inc Ford plane carried 12 aviation leaders railroad officials and east bound passengers from St Paul for Chicago to mark the launch of trans continental air rail passenger service. Two pilots were at the controls.
Moscow reports Russia has accepted France's invitation to sign the antiwar pact with numerous reservations and requests for interpretation. Foreign Affairs Assistant Commissioner M. M. Litvinoff conveyed the stance to the French ambassador yesterday.
Virgil Leaner wrested a 44 inch musky from Chautaugua Lake around ten o clock Thursday night with aid from Harold Wood who paddled the canoe. The catch, weighing about 16 pounds, is on display in Rohlin Fish Market window near the Tribune office.
Warren High School doors open at 8 15 Tuesday for the 1928 1929 fall term. Pupils report to home rooms while grade schools Fourth Central East Jefferson and the grade buildings begin at 9. High school will shorten periods and take roll call at 1 16 in the afternoon. Late registrants may use Room 31.
Paris reports that Ludovic Arrachart and George Rienot failed in a long distance flight attempt. They departed from La Bourget for Calcutta but were forced to land near Strasbourg after a leak forced an emergency stop.
Funeral services for Joseph Carr 36 of Oak Street Youngsville killed in an auto crash Friday evening will be held Monday afternoon. Interment will be Irvine Cemetery Carr died from internal injuries and a fractured skull after stepping into the path of a car driven by Cecil Ellis. The accident happened near East End grocery as Carr exited Jewell’s car and walked into Ellis’s coupe. Carr died about 7 10 p m after being taken to Dr Short’s office.
Thomas Nicholas a Gypsy chieftain turned counselor dies in his tent at the fairgrounds. Illness suspected as cause. funeral plans await arrival of New York authorities and interment likely in Patterson New Jersey. Survivors include a widow and large clan across Canada and the United States.
A dispatch from Mexico City reported 24 killed in a coast-to-coast train raid in Morelos. The victims included 21 of 22 soldiers guarding the train, two expressmen, and the engineer.
Gates to the county fair will close at 1 oclock tonight with the 1928 exposition ending amid lower attendance and efforts to balance expenses with receipts. Exhibitors dismantle displays as cattle and horse prize winners are paraded, with free vaudeville acts and fireworks continuing for the final performances.
Harrisburg announces the state Department of Highways has awarded contracts for 16 road construction projects. Bids were opened August 30 and totals include Blair County Greanfield township and Vernon Mayfield townships in Crawford County, White township Indiana Borough in Indiana County, Pine Creek township in Jefferson County, Foster township in McKean County, and Sugar Creek township Olf City in Venango County.
A rusted pontoon from Roald Amundsen’s Latham plane was found between Bear Island and Norway in the Barents Sea. Authorities plan to recall rescue ships as the extensive Arctic search continues with Russia France Italy and Scandinavian nations assisting.
In Harrisburg on September 1 a park employee discovered the body of 58 year old Charles Ott a restaurant proprietor seated in the driver's seat of his automobile partially submerged in the Susquehanna River. The car showed damage along a river embankment and Ott's head bore a mark near the windshield wiper with the chest crushed by the steering wheel. Authorities believe death resulted from internal injuries.
Egyptian swimmer Helmy reached Folkestone England at 1 52 p m after swimming the English Channel from Cape Gris Nez France. He left Cape Gris Nez at 1 01 p m yesterday and was in the water nearly 24 hours.
Forecast calls for lightly warmer conditions tonight and Sunday. Near Lake Erie expect cooler air and light winds with no precipitation. Observations show river level rising slightly but low water at stage, with sunset tonight and Sunday times noted.
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