Waterfront raid nets liquor and a suspect
Officers raid a South Robert street flat and arrest Miss Olsen after finding a gallon jar of liquor and multiple empty bottles. The scene on the second floor included a startled occupant and a weaponless, undercover style confrontation. A second occupant was warned. bail could not be posted. The operation involved Sheriff Andrew Anderson, Sheriff Try Mott, and Prosecuting Attorney I. Matthews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Servet
Artore Justian
Miss Olsen
Ian Sakoat
Tyr
Anderson
Fraud suspected in fatal blaze at Marting plant
Authorities in Marting California say recovered evidence from the Pacific Cellulose Co laboratory ruins after last week’s explosion strengthens the theory that a body found is not Charles Henry Schwartz the insured chemist and official of the company. They claim the remains may belong to another person amid ongoing doubt and insurance concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marting
Calif
Pacific Cellulose Co
Charles Henry Schwartz
Youths Fined For Misconduct Near Scottville
In Scotvtille Muskegon youths Raymond Wilks and Harry Isbelle were fined 18 dollars plus costs for drunk and disorderly conduct after crashing a car into a barricade on M-11 near Scottville. Donald Norman, also from Muskegon, fled authorities. all had driven recklessly harming themselves and prompting medical costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottville
Mich
Raymond Wilks
Harry Isbelle
Muskegon
George H. Reader
Donald Norman
Rex Parker
Justice | Reader
Justice
Reader
C. M. Spencer
Steve Weaver
Weaver
Chris Arentzen
Charles KE. Wilks
Norman
Hay Making Legon for Mason County Hay Days
Mason County designates August 20 and 21 as Hay Days in Scottville. Larry Kurtz will demonstrate cutting alfalfa with a side delivery rake and windrow curing, showcasing the Dain system as Michigan sees acreage and inoculation increase. The note mentions the need for hand labor and lists ongoing alfalfa expansion and educational outreach by the state college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottville
Mich
Mason County
Larry Kurtz
Michigan
State College
O. G. Barrett
Kurtz
Fire Truck Pump Fails To Meet Standards
A transport engine on Hose No 1 fails to meet Underwriters’ tests as a new Reo pump proves 100 percent efficient. City clerk to notify Obenchuin Boyer Co of the defect while repairs and other measures proceed. The board approves a $100 grant to a Polish band and funds a boardwalk project on the north breakwater awaiting action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ity Commission
Dean Thompson
Obenchuin- Boyer Co
Michigan Llnspection Bureau of
Detroit
Fourth Ward
Klemm
T. J. Barber
James Street
William Hunter
Miller
Protest Over Resort Traffic Brings Mayor’s Assumption of Responsibility
A Tuesday city commission meeting saw a protest by a resort group organized by President C. F. H. Caldwell. Mayor C. Caswell took full responsibility for traffic issues and urged discretion while indicating arrests of resorters for infractions may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CT. F H. Caldwell
C. Caswell
Kuiima
Grand Rapids Traffic Watch Promotes Courtesy
A report discusses speed trap results on Lake Shore Drive with over 40 percent arrests noted. Grand Rapids adopts courteous policing as A W Vainel and Jimmie Linke advocate restraint, warning fines affect victims and urge public awareness of local rules.
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Lake Shore Drive
Grand Rapids
A. W. Vainel
Jimmie Linke
Ladington
Linke
Garage Building Listed in Sales In Ludington Week
Real estate notes from Ludington highlight the purchase of a garage building occupied by A Kann Co by Arnold H E Johnson from John Maloney of Detroit for 5000 The Lake Shore garage owner plans to move to a new site soon A foreclosure of 80 acres in Summit township once owned by Cornelius Carr and wife deceased was sold by Clay F Olmstead for 4137 85 The land lies near Meisenheimer corners in Mason county fruit area Another land deal through Clay F Olmstead involved 40 acres on the old Manistee road near Jebanys corners for 1625 Joseph Bentz bought 160 acres in Logan township from Charles H Brown for 7000.
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A. Kann & Co
Arnold H. E. Johnson
John Maloney
Detroit
Arnold Johnson
Lake Shore
Summit Township
Cornelius Carr
Clay F. Olmstead
Ludington
Meisenheimer
Logan Township
Joseph Bentz
Charles H. Brown
James P. Darling
Arctic radio contact proves direct Arctic message transmission
Arlington Heights Aug 4 AP For the first time in history direct transmission and reception with the Arctic polar area was recorded when MacMillan Arctic expedition answered a newsroom query from station 9XN Etah Greenland about 3 700 miles north of Chicago The 40 meter 1 000 watt station 9XN Zenith Radio Corp called their president E F McDonald Jr vice commander of the Mac expedition and the reply arrived within 15 minutes Carrier waves carried the exchange across the polar spaces and wastes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Heights
Arctic Polar
MacMillan Arctic
9XN
Etah
Greenland
Chicago
Zenith Radio Corporation
E. F. McDonald, Jr
Mac
Visiting Nobles Arrive to Ludington Oasis Welcome
Out of the Sahara comes a caravan of Arab travelers who reach the verdant valley of Ludington. Sheik Lou B Winser greets them as they are guided to the royal temple where a banquet awaits. They marvel at military drills, colors, and the royal chef Fred Read. They depart with blessings thanking Ludington for hospitality.
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Marquette
Mecca
Ludington
Sheik Lou B Winser
Sheik Clay
Olmstead
Fred Read
Royal Masonic Temple
Culver Park
Clay Olmstead
Jihem
Michigan
Liquor Blockade Authorized for Detroit River to Port Huron
Immediate organization of a patrol force to cover 100 miles from the lower Detroit river to Port Huron to curb liquor, aliens, and contraband smuggling from Canada has been authorized by Assistant Secretary Andrews of the treasury. C D Ferguson, Detroit customs collector, will assume control from prohibition forces as a survey determines the number of patrolmen, with fast motor boats and automobiles included.
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Washington, Aue
Detroit River
Port Huron
Canada
Andrews
Treasury Department
C.D. Ferguson
Collecto of
Detroit
Perguson
Country Club Bazaar Nets $825 Reported
The Ludington Country club bazaar raised 825 dollars with proceeds aiding the club house’s weekend event. Booths offered a wide range from essential kitchen items to decorative odds and ends. Mrs Gary and assistants ran the Welsh cabinet. the delicatessen shop showcased prepared foods pleasing local patrons.
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F. BR. Gary
Loulge Saeger
W. S. Bulkley
Mesdames B. C. Hardy
K. B. Matthews
Mesdames Leland MacPhail
Charles Replogle
M. F. Butters
Colum
Horrors of Ail Ogdttts Defense in Chicago Trial
In Chicago on August 4 AP reports Mrs. Rilla Scott of Hay Village testifies in the third day of a death penalty case for Russell T. Scott. Defense seeks insanity since sentencing. prosecution argues mental awareness of his crime and punishment. Alienists limited to observational conclusions. witnesses questioned on sanity only.
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Culmcago
Aus
Rilla Scot
Hay Village
Meter
Fey
Joseph Vs. David
Tran
Lie
Scott
Russell
Citicago
Russell T. Scott
Spauldings End 500 Mile Horse and Buggy Tour
Spaulding and his mother Mrs Mary Spaulding completed a 500 mile horse and buggy journey from 420 North Gaylord Ave to Eaton Rapids Michigan traveling via less common highways. They camped nightly as auto tourists, faced a rain incident, and repaired buggy wheels in Newaygo before continuing to be greeted by Mrs Wink on arrival.
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Bob’ Spaulding
Mary
Gaylord Avenue
Eaton Rapids
Mich
Spaulding
Sin
Scouville
Walkerville
Newaygo
Genae
East Foster sewer to be relaid in city plan
East Foster street sewer must be relaid after tests showed sagging joints and roots. H L Miller, city engineer, said basements flood at intervals, posing health risk. cost estimated at 1000 dollars if pipe salvageable, with alternative 400 to 600 dollars to run Lavinia street sewer to aid the high school. Debate over funding and timing ends with project dropped for the year.
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Mr. Miller
H. L. Williams
Foster Street
Act Ag
Lavinia Street
Foster
Danaher
Albert Lunde
K. B. Matthews
Caswell
General Sewer
Fourth Ward
August Weather Dominates Headlines Across Regions
Weather across August included hail storms and floods. Peaks at Phoenix 102 degrees, Detroit storms flooded basements, and tobacco crops in Kentucky suffered extensive hail damage. Rio Grande floods prompted soldiers for reclamation near El Paso. Cotton lands inundated as river breached levees near Fabens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Amberg
Rio Grande
Lexington Sky
Detroit
Indianapolis
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Fabens
Elpaso
Jevees
Phoenix
Ariz
Epworth Visitor Narrows Escape At Lake Michigan
Mrs. M L Kindig of Chicago, staying at Hotelsworth, nearly drowned in Lake Michigan off Ludington Country Club after slipping from a Stearns speed boat. She clung to the motor boat until rescue by Miss Paulina Stearns. She was taken to the hotel for medical care with strained ligaments and shock. Mrs Kindig is mother of Franklynn Kindig and has long been an Epworthian.
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Francis Beatty Anderson
M. L. Kindig
Chicago
Hotelsworth
Mrs. Kindig
Ludington
Weather Outlook for Ludington Area Tonight to Wednesday
Generally fair conditions tonight through Wednesday with some cloudiness. Temperature largely unchanged, winds from east to south at gentle to moderate speeds.
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Ludington
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