Warren Times Mirror from Warren, Pennsylvania • Page 1

Huge Crowds Cheer President As He Sees Western Rodeo A A A ASSOCIATED DISPATCHES NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION REFLECTING THE BEST IN WARREN FORTY-THIRD YEAR. WARREN, WEDNESDAY, JULY PRICE THREE CENTS. A A A More Honors For Cretus Of American Planes GOVERNOR PAYS GLOWING TRIBUTE TO HARRY BAKER BYRD CENTER OF INTEREST EVERYPLACE Kept Busy From Breakfast Until i With Round of Big Receptions Gold Medal of French Aero Club Goes to Commander Who Will Also Receive Cross of Legion of Honor; Perhaps Others, Too PARIS, July (IP)--The American aviators who flew across the Atlantic in the Columbia and America had another busy day of receptions, from breakfast until dinner in the evening and then they were allowed the night hours to do with as they pleased. Some of them decided to get a well earned rest, while the others dined privately or joined the tourist trek to Mon- martro. Commander Byrd again was the center of interest in all the public appearances the airmen made.

With his gracious ways and words he has captivated the hearts of the French as well as their admiration--just as Lindbergh did before him. The cross of the Legion of Honor will be conferred upon Commander Byrd. The same decoration may also be conferred upon Acosta, Noville, and Balchen, the commander's three companions on the trans-At- lantic flight. The commander was presented with the gold medal of the French aero club. The fliers began their day at Le- Bourget and ended it as guests the French senate.

Between, these two engagements the crew of the America lunched at the Ministry of Marine, visited the newspaper plant of L'Intransigeant, and met many of the air aces of Europe at the reception at the aero club office. Tomorrow morning they will visit the wounded aviators of France at their home in Paris, then lunch with the Anglo-American press association. Both Chamberlin and Byrd went to LeBourget in the morning, but on different missions. Chamberlm made the trip to look over his plane; Commander Byrd's visit was a formal one, to inspect tbe 34th regiment of" aviation. Acosta and Balchen went along with him.

Troops and planes alike wirled up for inspection, while overhead two scout planes went through aerial acrobatics. Colonel Poll Marchetti, in toasting the commander of the America at the officer's mess, told him his French comrades felt great admiration for his exploit. "You have succeeded over great difficulties with real science," said Colonel Marchetti. For his shipmates, and for himself the commander ej.pi essed thanks at the reception extended by their "flying mates" of France'. "When you compliment me on the science of the flight." he said, "I appreciate that deeply, for as a distinguished flying officer you know.

Colonel Marchetti, the difficulties encountered. "The flight was also to promote international relations, and if any American has doubt as to the feeling of France for America he should made a non-stop flight from New York to this country. I hope a French aviator will soon cross from Paris to New York; we shall be able to return tbe hospitality you have shown us." After inspecting the military field and the commercial airport, Byrd and his companions went to the stone which marks tbe landing of Lindbergh. Flowers were placed at the spot. At the aero club the "wine of honor" was offered to them.

Many celebrated French fliers were Chamberlin and LeMne joined the crew of the America at thtt ceremony. H. A. Gibbons, representative of Rodman Wanamaker, backer of the Byrd expedition, formally denied reports that two of the America's crew were going to Amsterdam tomorrow. A Weather Indications i Increasing cloudiness and probably followed by showers near Lake Eiie Wednesday.

Thursday oooler Thursday afternoon i ATLANTIC CITY HAS A DISASTROUS FIRE ON ITS BOARD WALK Nearly a Block is Razed in One of Worst Blazes in Years; 500 Homeless ATLANTIC CITY, July a block of the board walk, between Missouri and Arkansas avenues was razed in one of most disastrous fires in years here today. Three firemen were overcome ana more persons were made homeless. Discovered shortly after 3 o'clock in the boardwalk restaurant, the flames spread rapidly, aided by a stiff breeze. A general alarm was sounded. Firemen battled the blaze for three hours.

From hotels and rooming houses vacationists scurried to the street, Most of them had their belongings Bmrned or ruined- by water and smoke. Hotels destroyed or damaged Included the Prescott, Regent Hotel, Leonard, Boardwalk, Bella Napoli, and the Silverdale. Between eight and ten houses or cottages were destroyed or gutted. The million dollar pier, oppos- site the Boardwalk Hotel, waa in iminent danger for a time. Holiday Hood Prevails When 'Cal'Utends Receives First Genuine Taste of What the Country Life Was Decade Ago "And At Election Time We'll Vote For You" Sings a Cowboy Quartet as the Coolidges Watch the Big Tri-State Roundup BELLE FOURCHE, S.

July 5 From the center of a crowd of westerners, President Coolidge, wearing "ten gallon" hat, today watched the trl-statc roundup, a of still and daring on horse and steer. A perfect day added to the President's pleasure at viewing lor the first time a celebration of this kind in a natural setting -and as the bucking brboncho and unruly steer charged about in the arena Just before the Remington Arms near him, he looked -on with a exhibit went down in flames a loun rat-tat-tat started up and continued, but no one was hurt by tne bursting shells. The beach was jammed with bathers and spectators who watched the spectacle. Vast volumes of smoke rolled up. The Remington exhibit was on the board walk.

The five was caused by a lighted cigarette carelessly thrown on the board walk, according to tenants of nearby buildings. Chief Barnett estimated the damage at $300,000. Thi did not include the loss of personal belongings. RULE ABOLISHING PROTECTIVE ASSO. DENIED BY COURT Organization With Headquarters at Meadville Helped by Dauphin Decision HARRISBURG, July -Revocation of a former rule ordering dissolution of the Ministers Protective Society, with headquarters in Meadville, was contained in a decision of the Dauphin County court tqday.

The insurance department, through the attorney general, brought to disolve the society on the grounds that it was more than $600,000 Insolvent on an actunal basis. The court today said that from evidence submitted the society is able to pay its debts in the ordinary or usual course -of its business and therefore is not insolvent and declared that "we cannot find from the evidence in the case that the corporation is in such a condition that its further transaction of business will be hazardous to its policyholders, to its creditors or to the "There are some matters," the opinion said, "which while not so serious as to require a dissolution the corporation, yet we think should be discontinued or changed, to wit: the payment of large annual directors fees and salaries which are perhaps excessive in consideration of the services rendered by the persons receiving them and the high cost of conducting the business of the society. "There is a disposition we think, as disclosed by the testimony, on the part of the officers of the corporation to remedy such evils or defects. This can well be done by heeding the advice of the insurance com mission and legal counsel relating to such The original action against the society was brought on behalf of the insurance department. No answer to the complaint was filed and the society as ordered disolved Later officials of the corporation began proceeding to reopen the case claiming that their attorneys had not notified them of the developments.

ANOTHER DIES PITTSBURGH, July -The death toll in the grade crossing crash at Manown yesterday was increased to six tonight when Dorothy Little. 12, succumbed in the Monongahela hospital. All the victims of the era Mi were members of one family. Two other children still are in the hospital. broad smile.

Seated with Mrs. Coolidge, Senator Norbeck of South Dakota, Mrs. Norbeck 'and other members of his- party; received his first genuine taste of what was the only life aHS 'pleasure a decade ago in tfie co'untry he chose for his Summer residence. One of the events which seemed to please both the President and most was the Omaha Indian dance in which a hundred redskins participated dressed in their native warpaint, angles and feathers. The crowd Was In a holiday mood and laughed whenever a cowboy or horse galloped in front of Mr.

Coolidge and called: "Hello, The President smiled back and also was amused when the loundup announcer specified one of the bucking bronchoes as. "Cal When Dakota Clyde Jones, in charge of the Custer State Park Rangers, aiid the President's favorite entry, dashed out on the wildly bucking broncho and stuck to its back, both Mr. and Mrs. Coolidge applauded loudly. Cowgirls in sheepskin caps, others in bright-colored shirts and trousers rode by, putting their poniea through a manner ot tricks.

Ten-year-old Virgnia Ramel, of Belle Fourche, drew a smile from President Coolidge when she won the cowgirls' cowhorse race and a roar went up from the stands when a small rider went by seriously smoking a cigaret. The day had one accident. A broncho kicked Walter Heackok. He was able to walk from the arena after a rest. The President watched as eagerly as any spectator the races, contests and other stunts he had ridden a hundred miles from the summer White House to see.

He came to Belle Fourche on a special train and was greeted at the station by a throng which sung from the depot roof and nearby boxcars. Leading the parade to the rodeo grounds in an open car. President and Mrs. Coolidge smiled and waved to the crowds. The last event on the program was a race of wild horses.

Then as the sun was setting the roundup came to an end and the President and his party returned to their train. Most of the thousands who packed the stands received their first glimpse of a president of the United States. One rancher was more intent than the rest to "get a good look" at President Coolidge and he wormed his way to the presidential box to get it. "Where's the president; I have never seen one and I want to see Mr. Coolidge raised his hat and bowed.

The watcher said "Hello" and went away happy. The broadest smile of all broke out on the President's face when a cowboy quartet sang a song which concluded "and at election time we will vote for The crowd cheered this wildly. Lindbergh At Ottawa An aviator's death marred Col. Lindbergh's reception at Ottawa, Canada, where the flyer helped celebrate Canada's golden jubilee. Mayor J.

P. -Balharrie is shown shaking Lindbergh's hand, while J. A. Wilson, secretary of the- Canadian air board, stands near. The wreckage of the plane in which Lieutenant G.

T. Johnson, of Selfridge Field, one of Lindbergh escorts, met death, is shown above. Lieutenant Johnson's body -was accorded full military honors. The Parliament building is shown in tbe background Prime Minister MacKenzie King and U. S.

Minister Phillips followed the cortege. Maryland Convicts Foiled In Making A Futile Dash To Flee The Penitentiary Crucial Points Is Reached By Naval Parley Upon Great Britain Depends Whether Conference Success Or Failure is FIVE KILLED WHEN PASSENGER TRAIN RUNS INTO FREIGHT Shoot Down Guard Hands Out Packages; Shots Send Visitors to Cover SHEFFIELD SILENT CHICAGO, July (JT)--Silent as to his reported intention to resign as Ambassador to Mexico, James R. Sheffield paused through Chicago today enroute to Rapid City. S. for a conference with President Ambassador Sheffield returned to Washington June 26 and conferred Secretary of State Kelloss- Score of Injftced Rushed to Hospitals After Accident at lona Island Sta.

IOXA ISLAND STATION, July -with pas- engers homeward bound from the Fourth of July holiday, an express train plunged Into the rear of a freight train pulling onto a siding here today. Five persons are dead. A score of the more or less seriously Injured were rushed to hospitals in the vicinity. The wreck occurred when the freight train was getting out of the way of a southbound New York, Ontario and Western i from Kingston, N. to Weehaw- ke-n, N.

Tho-se i v.fif ruling in the i a which topp rd i the car all earl on page -1 Another Guard Drops the Two With Bullet Wounds in Their Legs When They Have Only Doors to Unlock and Escape Prison BALTIMORE. Julv 5---1 --Snot down todaj only their unlocking of the big door in front or them blocked their freedom, two Maryland penitentiary convicts tonight suffered from bullet wounds in the less i the guard they shot in their break for the "outside" against death. Armed with pistols, Charles "Countrv Carey, a "lifer," and Benjamin F. Spragins, of Richmond, made an unsucoessfu attempt 10 i a the of Richard i i i on A 2U, i i i a a a a niH but v.a (Continued on page two.) United States Practically Tells Delegates it Will Go to the Extreme Maximum Limit of 400,000 Tons; Big Surprise GENEVA. Switzerland.

July crucial stage has been reached in the trlpartie naval conference. Whether events at this critical turning point push the par- leyers toward an actual rupture or toward an actual treaty undoubtedly depends chiefly on Great Britain. The United States today, actuated, it is said, by a conciliatory desire to understand Bvitisb. cruiser ntuds and meet them aa far as possible, practically told the naval delegates that it would go to the extreme maximum limit of tons, which is 100,000 tons more than the maximum for cruisers contained in the original American proposal, but strongly indicated would exert continued i to put limitation well under 400,000 tons. The sudden American initiative induced W.

C. -Budgeman, first locd of the British admirality, to receive the press representatives tonight, and to them he denied reports that Great Britain was animated by aggressive designs in asking for a large number of small cruistrs. He described Great Britain as a country in constant danger interception of food supplies. The navai delegates as a whole appear to understand British cruiser requirements, but it waa indicated that the United States must go still higher if Great Britain's needs are to be fully recognized. The situation is that the United States hag raised the figure in the cruiser tonnage, but the question remains whether Great Britain, manifesting a similar conciliatory attitude, will abandon her original demand, which amounts to something under 600,000 tons.

Another significant development was an intimation emlnatlng from American circles that the American delegation can see little good in reaching an agreement at Geneva merely on destroyers and submarines. The United States is singularly weak in cruiser strength but relatively strong In destroyers and in submarines. Hence, it is pointea out, an accord confined to the latter categories would merely be detrimental to the United States. Apparently the Americans have no objection to Great Britain possessing as many as 75 cruisers, but want some definite understanding that the tonnage of a considerable number of these will be enough. pre-.

ent the total British cruiser tonnage from exceeding 400,000 tons. An agreement has practically been reached by the experts concerning maximum tonnage for destroyers and submarines and upon the rought figures for total tonnage. The submarine maximum In-! dividual tonnage has been fixed a 1800 tons, but It is understood that I this will not-involve any scrapping, of submarines over 2000 tons which the United States is now building for over sea communication. It is reported tonight that Japanese are disconcerted over tne presumed necessity of going upward, in cruiser flgure to satisfy Britain, and the impression that they will aid the Americans to 1 keep tbe cruiser tonnage as low, as possible. i ONE OF BEST Titusville Bank Teller Must Pay Fine and Serve Not Less Than Three Years HENDRICKSON GETS A SALTY SENTENCE FOR TAKING MONEY KNOWN HEN IN THESTATE Former Chairman of Republican Committee Succumbs in Harrisburg Infection Resulting From Removal of Tonsils Proves Fatal to Prominent Figure in Pennsylvania Politics; Plan Rites HARRISBURG, July ()-- MEADVILLE, July A- -Pleading guilty to the embezzlement of approximately 9 2 0 0 over tne space of three 3 ears, J.

Vincent Hendrickson, 33, teller at the Commercial Bank and Trust Company, Titusville, today was sentenced by Judge Thomas J. Prather to serve a maximum term not more thau six years and a minimum term ot not less than three years in separate and solitary confinement at hard labor in the Western Penitentiarj, with a fine of $500. Hendnckson's defalcations, according to bis confession, began in January, 1924, he at first taking ten dollars at a time and later increasing the amount to $20 at a time. In all, he made 475 individual subtractions, always either $10 cr 120. Heudrickson this morning told the court that the embezzlement was made in his efforts to recoup loaseg suliered in the block markets.

During the past 11 or 12 years, he baid, he had lost approximately with the Commercial Bank and Trust Company holding nib notes on a large share of this amount. He commenced to "play" the market first, he said, with G. W. Home, president of' the bank, who the collateral on large loan. Hendrickson, a Titusville young man by birth, has always enjoyed a sterling leputation and the entire city -was shocked to learn of his troubles, which he since graduating from high school did everything in their power to lessen the charges made by the state examiner.

Hendvickson accepted the sen- (Contmued on page two.j Officials of the bank in had been employed ever RUMOR ONCE AGAIN HAS FORMER KLAN HEAD TELLING TALE Marion County Prosecutor and Assistants Rumor Stephenson in Cell MICHIGAN CITY, July C. Stephenson's tale of alleged political corruption in Indiana which he has been promising to tell during his efforts to obtain freedom from a life sentence in the Indiana State prison, is understood to have unfolded in a. conference today with William H. Remy, Marion county piosecutor and three assistants. Newspapermen were not permitted to be present.

Prior to the sion with the former dragon of the Indiana klan, Prosecutor Remy declared if Stephenson had anything to tell of political corruption "we will let the world know what it is." Stephenson, once a power in Indiana politics, was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder. There have been frequent hints that if given an opportunity he could tell a sensational story of political place two or deals which took three jears ago. From the satisfied smile which illuminated Prosecutor Remy's face when he left the prison with his aides today it was presumed Stephenson had "talked." COMMONWEALTH TRUST DECISION IS RESERVED Death today claimed W. Harry Baker, secretary of the Republican state committee and of the state senate, former chairman of the state committee and for many years one of the outstanding figures in Pennsylvania politics. Mr.

Baker's illness began daring the closing days of the 1927 legislative session. Shortly after final adjournment he went to Philadelphia where he had his tonsils removed. They were found to" be diseased but he apparently suffered, no ill effects from their removal. Returning to his home here he seemed well on his way to recovery until he suffered a slight relapse, due to poison from his tonsils which had entered the system. He was taken to the Polyciinic Hospital for a rest and at first, of his condition were encouraging.

A week ago he underwent a blood transfusion in an effort to speed his recovery. Last night he ate his evening meal as usual and seemed in hopeful spirit. Later he began, to complain and had a restless night. This morning he began to sink about seven o'clock and died less than two hours later. As soon as it was noticed that he svas sinking, Mrs.

Baker and their two sons, Morley W. and W. Harry, were called to the bedside and remained until the end came, which was peaceful and calm. Death was attributed by the attending physician to acute edema of the lungs caused by acute heart muscle failure, secondary to streptococci Infection of the throat which resulted poisoned condition of the from a blood. Mrs.

Baker was doubly bereaved by her husband's death aa last night her mother, Mrs. Mary E. Morley, 78, died at her home in Lemoyne after a long illness. Mr. Baker remained at his port 3.3 secretary of the senate all thru the 1927 session against the advice of his physician and friends who advised that he have his tonsils removed.

He also took an active part in the frequent conferences that form a part of every legislative session. In his illness, as in his long political career, he always looked upon the bright side of things and during bis stay at the hospital maintained a cheerful attitude, never once giving up hope of Ultimate ery. He kept in touch with daily events by having the newspapers read to him. Governor Fisher characterized Mr. Baker as one of "the best known and best liked men appearing in official life in Pennsylvania in many years," and he said "he will be muih missed in the affairs of the state government and the Republican party." "No one had a wider acquaintance among those identified with.

public life or more familiarity with the party's organization," said the- governor. "Likewise, he was In- in determining party policy for a long period." I For lour years, from 1922 to HARRISBURG, July 1326, Mr. Baker enjoyed one of the The Daupnm rouniy court today highest honors that his party couid reserved Us decision after hearing I bestow--chairman of the state com- TRUCK DRIVERS TAKE PLANE TO CHERBOURG CHERBOURG, France, July took truck drivers just about half the time Commander Byrd required to fly the Atlantic to steer the damaged monoplane America through the narrow lanes In the woods of Normandy from Ver Sur Mer where the America canie down, to Cherbourg. The ship arrived today with wing tips wreathed with green branches torn off tbe trees and minus the white tars ripped away by souvenir hunters. Expert mechanic have taken charge of the plane and will end a put it into -working shape.

motions to quash Indictments aqatnst seven persons in connection with the alleged embezzlement approximately $700,000 from the Commonwealth Trust company of Harrisburg. Counsel for the defense contended that the indictments were drawn improperly in that they did not intend to defraud. Deputy Attorney- General M. E. Stroup, who is representing the state department of banking in the prosecution of the charges, said the indictments were proper and declared "you can't embezzle without intention to defraud The defendants are A.

S. Banmlller, former assistant treasurer of the bank, who has pleaded guilty to a number of charges; C. A. Delone, a business associate, and E. J.

Clancey, C. A. McLaugb- lln, Jacob G. Garman, Frank S. Bnnton and Carl Gross, all former employes of the institution.

(Continued on page two.) TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS Miss Pauline Collins. George Topper. Agnes Lavery. William A. Cameron.

Austin W. Anderson. Florence Chrlstensen. TUESDAYS BIRTHDAYS Mrs. W.

A. KInnear. Miss Mary Mrs. Louise Hartmtn..