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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1927
Page
13
East Brady Sept 10 A teenage boy Armance Delano was drowned in the Allegheny River when a canoe with another boy overturned. The companion swam to shore as rescuers search for Delano’s body. He was a first year high school student.
Cleveland rumors say the Indians may be sold to Sherwin interests led by John Sherwin. Reports connect a sale with bringing back Tris Speaker as manager. The club, owned by Mrs James Dunn since her husband’s death, is reportedly on the market at a high price.
Cherbourg reports the chairman and entire municipal reception committee resign amid police refusal to sanction a parade honoring American Legionnaires. The move follows recent communist demonstrations and fears of further trouble if the event proceeds.
Philadelphia Bulletin on September 10 announced it has withdrawn its offer of 25006 dollars for the first nonstop flight from Europe to Philadelphia. The decision cites worsening Atlantic weather and conditions as the reason for the withdrawal cited by the awarding committee.
San Francisco September 10 Bennett alias Jacob Berman planned to surrender to face charges of misappropriating more than 60000 of Julian Petroleum funds. After months on the run he called San Francisco detectives from a hotel and boarded a night train to Los Angeles for arraignment.
Ten thousand farmers gathered on North Dakota’s green to hear President Coolidge urge religious zeal and education as essential for agriculture and all work. He linked the talk to Abraham Lincoln and noted no farm relief was promised. The event marked the largest farm gathering he faced in the west. The college library dedication and a brief royal-tinted program accompanied his remarks.
In St Johns on September 10 pilots Phil Wood and A Schiller of the Monoplane Royal Windsor abandoned their planned trans Atlantic flight to London. Wood was instructed to abandon the project and return to Canada while the pair stayed to await any decision on their search for the Old Glory and other missing Atlantic fliers. A cable from the British air ministry urged abandoning search plans as futile given the planes vanished. The SS Kyle had begun a search yesterday but had not reported in by mid day.
Philadelphia political leaders wrapped up final drives to swell the city electorate for the September 26 municipal election. The last of three fall registration days drew broad support from factions who urged all qualified residents to register. Officials estimate about 526,000 Philadelphians may be eligible to vote.
Cleveland gunmen resumed activity last night injuring Lawrence Lupo a prominent sports figure who sat at the wheel of his car. Lupo was shot twice with one bullet entering the left eye and another through the nose. Police link the attack to vengeance for Ralph Meyer a former deputy sheriff slain at a roadhouse. Meyer’s death followed by Lupo’s arrest on a $20000 bond.
Harrisburg report shows a marked decline in Pennsylvania crop conditions, contrasting with national gains in August. The greatest danger cited is an early frost threatening corn, while cool August weather delayed maturity. Spring wheat fell, hay oats and buckwheat were satisfactory, and fruit crops also declined with rot damaging late potatoes.
A summary of Saturday and Sunday radio lineups across stations including WEAF WLS KDKA and WSB. Highlights include The Circus Princess direct from the stage at WLZ New York and The Mediterraneans on WLS Chicago with various time slots and a Redhead club segment.
Daily schedule of radio programs and station listings across major networks. Includes WEAF WJZ WGR WSAY and others, with times and featured acts such as orchestras, cantors, and dance bands. Also notes daylight saving time adjustments and alphabetic city station order.
Police Chief Tipton identified Bert Deets as the suspect mistaken for G E Sederborg of Youngsville. Deets claimed to have found a missing wallet after mixing stories, while Sederborg’s pocketbook tied to the item. Also noted were chestnut shortages near Oz City due to blight and a Warren Ford coupe crash at Pennsylvania Avenue and Hickory Street causing significant damage to the left front and fender.
Mr and Mrs Harold H Anderegg of Uniontown announce the birth of a daughter on September 6. The father formerly worked with the War ren office of Bell Telephone Company.
Monessen Sept 10 peace reigns among Gallitia schoolchildren on a Saturday with no classes as onion miners strike splits meetings between union and non union kids escorted by state troopers. Community notes expect state education involvement as nearby unions influence local schooling.
The first Barton reunion at Wrightsville Pa on September 3 1027 drew seventy relatives with dinner on the lawn and a business meeting electing Manfred Barton president and other officers. The day included dancing at Western Park and invites extended for next year. Haight family held a separate reunion September 6 near Pittsfield with 47 relatives and three visitors. Officers were elected for the coming year and the second annual session is planned for August 1928 at Pusot Cay. Notable: W A Haight and sister Sisie Bush met after 25 years, and there were two weddings, births, and one death in the year. Out-of-town attendees listed from Greensburg Barnes Durant City Shetfield Corry and other towns.
Walter Hagen, American pro golfer, virtually clinched the Western Open at Olympia Fields by carding a 69 for his third round. He stands at 206 after three rounds, with a 70 and 67 earlier. Hagen leads Frank Walsh of Appleton, Wisconsin, who has 216.
Harrisburg dispatch says hit and run drivers caused 30 accidents over the weekend ending September 13, killing a child and three adults. Ten arrests made. nineteen fugitives. Women also named as potential suspects. In Chicago a bandit linked to 150 to 200 robberies identified as William Edi Baker. Beatrice Bader, 25, drowns in Philadelphia bathroom. authorities investigate possible fainting or accidental head injury.
Readers see a dense list of stocks across industries from Alhed to Willys Overland, with numerous American firms such as American Can American Locomotive and Continental Oil mirrored against outside standards like Anglo American and Standard Oil. The page outlines price-like annotations and percentage cues amid a wide market scan, highlighting key players in steel, petroleum, chemicals, and transportation.
Barnard of Cleveland reportedly signed a three year contract at 40000 to succeed Ken Johnson as manager and head of the Cleveland Indians. The plan, per Kessler, places Barnard as president while Johnson retires in November. Evans and Speaker are named figures in the Cleveland club’s leadership talks. Local print notes a planned print in Cleveland soon.
Prices paid for various van oil grades by different agencies are listed, including Pennsylvania Grade Oil in New York Transit lines at 2.05, 2.65 for Radford District Oil in National Transit lines, and multiple other entries across Buckeye Pipe Line Co. Eureka Line Co. Cumberland Pipe Line Co. and regional refiners. The figures cover Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Canada with cents per gallon values and occasional misprints.
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