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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1928
Page
1
Poisoned alcohol, stolen from a Jersey Central tank car, circulated by several boys in Old Forge yards and sold at 25 to 50 cents a quart, killed two and left about 155 ill including a 12 year old boy and a 70 year old woman. Doctors and police battled an ongoing epidemic as deaths rose and blindness spread.
United States Steel common stock rose to 156, an 8 point gain from the prior close, setting a fresh record for current shares amid expectations that the third quarter will break production records per steel reviews.
Regular weekly sessions of the Warren Lions club were resumed Thursday noon at the YMCA with Vice President Taylor presiding in President Robinsons absence. Three guests attended after luncheon a song session led by Art Kirby followed by a short business meeting plans discussed for a Monday program tied to a Warren visit by Lee Metro Goldwyn Mayer lion and E A Garber Broderek Schultheis named to arrange the event and committees were appointed for the year
Labor Day marks a new work year, with rich men largely untroubled by candidates. Prohibition dominates issues, clergy grow excited, and New York Socialists claim votes from Democrats as campaigns open with cautious optimism and deterred reform.
Mildred Taylor accompanies her mother to Warren county jail after a hearing for herself, Mrs Mary Dunnewald, and Mr and Mrs Maynard Spetz on charges of receiving stolen goods. They, denied bail of 250 dollars each, await next court term. The year and a half old babe was brought to the jail by her mother during investigations into recent burglaries in Spring Creek area.
C. W. Beckley Com pany awarded the electrical work contract for the new Oil City hospital. The project covers lighting and power, doctors in and out, and nurses communicating systems. Beckley said the deal is the largest the company has secured in months.
The navy dirigible Los Angeles halted its training flight to Langley Field due to weather. The craft turned northward to escape a Chesapeake Bay storm, with officials noting ample fuel and no danger as it referenced Conty geland and Langley Field. It had earlier flown over Albany and Saratoga Springs, with pursuit of safer conditions and eventual return plans depending on wind.
At a directors meeting W F Messner formerly vice president was elected president. W S Hoskins and H M Preston were named vice presidents, Byron W Knapp treasurer J C Holderness general manager, and H A Leovhart director.
John Coolidge may begin work in a lowly electrical shop position around mid September in Cedar Island Lodge Wis. The move, reportedly arranged by Governor Trumbull of Connecticut, signals a ground up approach rather than an executive post. He is expected to travel to New York with Florence Trumbull around Sept. 3 and may visit their family camp in Maine before starting work. The president has shown reluctance to publicize the decision and a marriage to Florence is anticipated to be announced in Washington’s winter social season.
The Republican presidential campaign shows a safe surplus with $668 418 receipts by Sept 1 and $346 202 balance after $312 216 in expenditures. Automobile industry donors boost funds with ten giving 25000 each, including Durant Chrysler Sloan.
More than 3,000 people attend the opening of the New Pickett Hardware Co. on Wednesday night. The remodeled store pleases visitors, especially the women’s department, with flowers decorating the interior and given to attendees. Several firms sent flowers and representatives, including Mrs. F. F. Moran, Roy Soule, and H. A. Abbott, while press coverage from Hardware Age and House Furnishing Bayllow plans material for articles.
Funeral services for Santo Rocco 23 son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Rocco were held at St Joseph s Catholic church Beech Street. A requiem high mass was led by Rev Alfred Bauer with assist Trinity by Rev Charles Leible and Rev William O Brien. Interment followed at St Joseph cemetery after a large cortege of 52 cars. Out of town mourners included Mr and Mrs D H Pulleass Frank Rizzo and Samuel Brindis. After line items the report notes a treasury balance on Sept 4 of 185508504.15.
The Rev J L Ware rector of Trinity Memorial Episcopal church spoke on Religion in Politics during a Warren Zonta Club luncheon at the Y W C A. Discussion focused on Zontians joining with the Community Service Department of the Woman's Club to bring Miss Helen Reed of Buffalo to Warren for future luncheon talks. Helen Pressel played piano for Zontian songs and several new tunes were attempted.
The Pennsylvania Electrical Association began its annual convention in Bedford with the largest- ever delegate turnout. A. B. Miller delivered the opening address after committee reports as papers on electrical technology were presented in the afternoon.
Leo the MGM jungle king will be made an honorary Warren citizen during a weekend visit. He arrives Saturday at 6 80 p.m. in a wheel cage with circus-style lettering. Frank Phillips, known as Francs Whaleben, will accompany Leo at a 6 o'clock library theater parade and performance, with Sunday rest and a Monday Lions Club program.
Earl Rowland of Wichita led the trans continental air derby into Kansas City, arriving 12 41 PM at Ricards Airport in the second overnight stop. Robert Drake of Pittsburgh was second, W H Emory Jr of Bradford Pa third, with crews flying from Columbus, Terre Haute and St Louis en route to Wichita Oklahoma City and Fort Worth.
Sept 6 Herbert Hoover launches labor appeal to be delivered in Newark. Governor Smith pushes New York legislative issues and prepares a forceful reply to whispers against him. Rudolph Spreckles of San Francisco endorses Smith over prohibition stance. Senator Curtis to give speeches in the Middle West starting Sept 15 at Lexington before three Indian tribes. Agricultural relief and prohibition loom large in the race, says John J. Raskob.
Mostly cloudy tonight and Friday with probable showers in the southern portion. Slightly warmer tonight reaching around 61 degrees at 2 PM and 68 at river level with light precipitation. Sunset around 6:24 PM tonight, sunrise 5:39 AM, sunset 6:23 PM Friday.
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