17 Sep 1927
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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1927
Page
1
The note recalls Taft turning seventy with family in Quebec, praising his public service and long career. It contrasts his governance with Roosevelt and references a London headline on Henry Ford’s rubber empire plans, alongside observations on Wall Street, weather, etheron speculation, and a forthcoming prize fight trip.
Thomas Jenkins a 29 year old resident of West Wheeling was killed today when a work van he rode in discharged its weapon while he searched a closet for a revolver amid a burglar scare in Wheeling West Virginia.
Second Edition LITTLE SALESMEN specifies that not more than two classified ads, each with small line counts, will run in the box the same day, with additional ads in the classified section. The notice outlines placement restrictions and timing for the edition.
Howard P. Savage national commander of the American Legion spoke to dead at Suippes cemetery near Suippene in France in a solemn address to 30 000 graves and gathered legionnaires and families He asked whether veterans have lived worthily since the war and pledged continued aid to widows orphans and disabled comrades while noting work left to do Continued on Page Fifteen
Dr Theodore B Appel head of the state health department announced that the infantile paralysis outbreak in Pennsylvania has been definitely checked. He said most cases are urban around Pittsburgh Johnstown Altoona Lancaster Reading Allentown and Philadelphia with no evidence of spread by exposure or travelers from neighboring states.
Harrisburg reports increased police activity reduced hit-and-run driver escapes after motor crashes. In seven days, 14 of 28 hit-and-run drivers were arrested while seven people died and 21 were injured. One motorist who struck a railroad locomotive escaped capture.
Federal Commerce Department officials visited Roosevelt Field to examine planes entered in the New York to Spokane air races next week. About 50 planes were expected to compete for prizes totaling over 50,000 dollars. Classes included A for two passengers or weight, B for non stop, with detailed routes and halts. Entrants may include Duke Schiller and Phil Wood in the Royal Windsor monoplane.
Sept 17 wooded Forest County area and northward are thought to harbor three Pittsburgh youths James McDonald 21 and James Gettie 27 Albert Gettie 19 who killed a sheriff’s deputy and his wife then fled. A mud pan from a stolen Buick found near Gravel Lick on the Clarion River is the only clue as guards scour northern Pennsylvania counties.
Capt R H McIntosh and Commandant James Fitzmaurice aborted a 3 hour westward flight from Baldonnel when fog rain and 40 mph headwinds threatened disaster. They turned back to land near Ballybunion County Kerry after regaining the Irish coast.
Harrisburg reports a near certain ballot recount after federal district courts in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh issued impounding orders. Ballots in Philadelphia and Allegheny counties were seized months ago by Reed Committee representatives and are held in Washington. U.S. marshals will seize ballots in 65 counties before next Tuesday’s primary or risk destruction under Pennsylvania election law.
Washington baseball leader President Clark Griffith announced that the Senators have silenced the raucous songs of fan Mickey, once dubbed the ten cent foreman of C. Bluege. Griffith said a common sense talk ended the protest without legal action as thousands of fans protested the clamor.
Harrisburg Sept 17 UP One hundred seventy four fatal and 13660 non fatal accidents occurred among Pennsylvania workers in August per the workmen compensation bureau. Fatalities rose vs July though down 5 percent from last year while non fatal accidents up nine percent. Eight months to date show 1399 fatal deaths, up 64 from last year, and 107141 non fatal cases, down 9340 from a year ago. Anthracite mine deaths lead with 40 more than last year. bituminous fatalities exceed last year by 11. Deaths in manufacturing fell from 40 in July to 23 in August. Fourteen workers were killed by motor vehicles in August. Compensation approvals total $1,140, eight months to 8/86 or 610,844 cig 101 to or more than the seat for noe a ae
Cleveland news reports the triple baby mystery taking a new turn as Judge Carl Weygandt travels to Columbus to confer with Governor Vic Donahey. Attorneys say they will place all evidence with the county prosecutor for grand jury presentation while Mrs Smith nurses a baby girl she insists is her child.
Washington reports higher temperatures Sunday across the Ohio valley, lower lake region, and middle and north Atlantic states with a gradual relief forecast. Showers are predicted for Sunday in the North and Middle Atlantic states, clearing Monday, then fair weather with occasional showers through the week. Temperatures may rise by Wednesday and ease later in the week.
City officials denied rumors that the successor to Chief of Police Martin Whaleben, who resigned for personal betterment, would be an out of town man. The police committee will not rush a replacement, aiming to present a capable candidate to direct the Warren police force. Whaleben reportedly negotiated with the railroad three months ago and will relocate.
Western Pennsylvania is expected to be warmer tonight with partly cloudy skies and possible local thunder showers Sunday afternoon. A cooler Sunday night and Monday follows. Central pressure near 29.64 inches moved east from the Canadian northwest, with low pressure systems noted in the eastern gulf states, Arizona, Texas, and a developing feature over southern Michigan.
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