Coal Strike Hits Railway Workers
The anthracite suspension ordered for Sept. 1 affects maintenance, repair, and freight service across several lines including Delaware and Hudson and Lehigh Valley. Up to 10,000 railroad workers may walk out as miners leave mines, with locomotives and repair shops shutting down. Officials expect a three month disruption and a shift toward more passenger traffic, while miners begin leaving mines immediately.
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Mmladelpina
Utd
Lit Wilsa
Delaware and Hudson
Lehigh Valley
Lindawanna
Erie
Pennsylvania
Lehigh
New England
Scottville Asks Pastor to Return
Scottville Michigan notes at the Methodist Episcopal church quarterly meeting that Rev W H Marshall will not return next year due to Mrs Marshall’s health. Marshall’s three years led to a new church building, community harmony, and strong musical and speaking contributions. The town laments losing him and his wife.
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Scottville
Mich
Board of Trustees
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. H. Marshall
Marshall
Aluy
Tie
Rev
Rain Halts Brush Fires in Four Counties
Rain eased fire danger across four northwestern counties as brush outbreaks subsided today. Firefighters and rural residents had prayed for steady showers after a week of hot, dry conditions. The deluge reduced the blaze threat and marked a second brush fire scare this year brought under control.
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Moughton
Midh
Peningula
Former Secretary to Lincoln Dies
William J. Stoddard, 90, longtime journalist and once Abraham Lincoln's private secretary, died at his Madison home. He first mentioned Lincoln for the presidency in 1859 and served four years as his secretary. Stoddard entered journalism after Rochester, Chicago, and Champaign, where he urged Lincoln's 1859 nomination. He served briefly in the army before becoming Lincoln's secretary and continued in the press. Continued on Page 8, Column 5.
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Madison
N. J
William
Stoddard
Abraham Lincoln
Uinois
University of Rochester
Chicago
Thomas Vaughan Dies in Hospital in Michigan
Thomas W Vaughan, longtime Pere Marquette carferry first assistant engineer, died after an operation at Maerey hospital Manistee. He is survived by his widow and 12 year old daughter Crystal, his mother in Pentwater, sister Mrs Claude Booth Muskegon, and two brothers William J and E A Vaughan of Chicago. Funeral services expected Tuesday in Manistee.
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Pentwater
Mich
Claude Booth
Muskegon
R. ¥. Houseman
Thomas W. Vaughan
Maerey Hospital
Manistee
Vaughan
Pere Marquette Carferries
Carferry
Pere Marquette
Crystal
Mrs. Booth
Willam J
E. A. Vaughn
Chinga
Ludington To Host Red Cross Regional Conference
Mason County Red Cross chairman W B Knapp announces that Wm J Baxter Jr of the Southwestern division in St Louis has accepted Ludington to host the regional Red Cross conference. The one day event will take place September 25 with plans to be finalized at the Red Cross board meeting. Nineteen northern Michigan counties will be represented at the convention Tuesday evening September 1.
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W. B. Knapp
Mason County Red Cross
Wm. J. Baxter, Jrr
American Re Cross
St. Louis
Ludington
Red Cross Board of Directors
Michigan
Odd Fellows Plan Get Together in Mason County
Mason county Odd Fellows announce a get together in the Community Wall Seater Vie area on Tuesday evening with Judge Kaigh of Lansing as guest of honor and speaker. Chairman Jaccob Frye says the program will include an address by the grand master and talent numbers from lodges, followed by a banquet and dance. Delegates from Crystal lodge No 159 and others will serve on the county committee.
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Mason County Odd Fellows
Kaigh
Lansing
Couvic Jmaster
Michigan
Jaccob Frye
Mason County Picnic Association
Frye
Crystal Lodge
Jacob
Debt agreement holds no secret in Brussels report
Belgian debt funding mission members returning from Washington deny any secret clauses in the pact with the United States. They say such an accord would require ratification by Congress and note the debt issue has become a political pivot amid U.S. tax-cut promises. Continued on Page 8, Column 4.
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Brussels
Belgium
Washington
United States
Congress
Haggards Seek Fishing Retreat in Michigan Resort
Mr and Mrs W R Haggard of Canton Ohio and Mr and Mrs A Peacock of Marion Ohio travel 400 miles toward Mason County Michigan for a fishing season. A stop in Muskegon leads them to Ludington where Frank Loppenthien guides them to a cottage on the south bayou and advice on the best fishing grounds. Their first outing yields a good catch as they dream of fish leaping from the water.
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W. R. Haggard
Canton
A. Peacock
Marion
Mason County
Mich
Muskegon
Hamlin Jake
Frank Loppenthien
Ludington
Mr. Loppenthien
Loppenthien
Ludington rally urged to fund normal school drive
In Ludington a community campaign launches to raise money for a normal school project. Local leaders Bernard Oswendon Shirley Myers and others will lead fundraising, urging residents to donate generously to secure the future of Ludington’s biggest enterprise and keep the town ahead.
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Vaydivetou
Conde Camp
Lhineton
Norinal
Ludington
eHigen
Tivo
Chartier
Lantingtin
Tanerrow Messrs
Astbieker
Bernard Oswendon
Shirley Myers
Mids
Coolidge Saluted by Son at Camp Devens
President Calvin Coolidge, commander in chief, received a salute from Corporal John Coolidge at Camp Devens in a Citizens' Military Training Camp event. John, 1,400 cadets marching in review, clicked heels and saluted. After the salute, the father asked about his son and the pair later dined with Brigadier General Barnum and Mrs. Coolidge in the White Court.
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Swampscott
Mass
President Coolidge
Army
John Coolidge
Camp Devens
Citizens
Carr Settlement Grange to Picnic Third Annual Affair
Carr Settlement Grange will hold its third annual picnic Sunday at Gifford lake in Branch Michigan. Carr's band will play and a horseshoe contest with cash prizes begins at 10 30 a m. Contestants supply their own shoes and pay 10 cents to pitch 24 shoes. First second and third prizes awarded for high score. Inter County contest invites pitchers from Mason and Lake counties. Picnic dinner at 12 30.
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Mason and Lake
Grange
Walter Locke
Russell Tyndall
John Underwood
Nels Peterson
Long Distance Pigeon Bares Belgian Mark Found Near Factory
Walter Milgard found a tired carrier pigeon near Stearns Motor Manufacturing. The bird bore a metal leg band reading 6089 made in BELGIUM CH C. 25. Roy Sayers took the bird home and may keep it as a pet or release it if it wishes to depart.
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Walter Milgard
Stearns Motor Manufacturing
Canada
Roy Sayers
Weather outlook for Ludington and region
Unsettled conditions with probable local thundershowers and warm spell continuing. Ludington records 82 degrees Saturday, strongest since July 12, with a mean weekly temperature around 66, no rain. Winds from the south, fair elsewhere with showers in Manitoba Saskatchewan New Mexico Colorado and Texas portion.
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Ludington
Atlantic
Lake
Mississpp River
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
New Mexico
Colorado
Texas
Mississippi Valley
Western
Lake Region
Lower Michigan
North Portion
South Portion
Upper Lakes
Wuron
Michigan
Northeast City Blossoms With New Homes
An overlooked northeast district now shows rapid growth with 16 to 18 houses remodeled or newly built over the past year. The former James Howes residence, once near George Baltzer’s mansion, was moved to Staffon and Hrother streets where a cement floored tennis court was added on the original site.
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James Howes
Ludington
George St. Baltzer
Baltzer
Howes
Staffon
Hrother Streets
Ed. Mallary
Woman Falls in Baltzer's Market Fractures Leg
Mrs H V Huston fractured a bone in her left leg after a fall at Baltzer's meat market Friday afternoon. She turned or slipped while at the counter causing the mishap. Her husband, who had brought her downtown, was contacted and accompanied her home before a physician ordered transport to the hospital for treatment.
St Simon's School Opens September 8
Tuesday morning September 8 marks the opening of the school year for St Simon's with a large enrollment expected. The school is newly equipped and teaching staff increased, promising a strong year. Tuition for nonmembers remains the same as last year. Sister M Rook returns as principal and science instructor. Sister M Michael leads the commercial department. Sister M Leonissa becomes principal of St Michael's high school Pinconning. Sister M Consigli, former principal of St Michel's Pinconning, fills the vacancy. Sister M Collista from Dudington joins, as Fifth teacher in high. Rev J A Golden adds a fifth teacher to staff.
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St. Simon's
St. Simon's Parish
M. Rook
M. Michael
M. Leonissa
St. Michael's High School
Pinconning
M. Consiligm
St. Michel's, Pinconning
M. Collista
Dudington
Franco British debt talks near tentative agreement
Paris August 28 AP The Franco British debt negotiations stand at a stage with the British offers framed as definite minimum proposals and French tentative acceptance. British Chancellor's offers carry reservations, to be reviewed by French Finance Minister Caillaux before council ministers. Final French action awaits the Washington debt settlement completion and is seen as deterred pending that outcome.
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Paris
France
Council of French Ministers
M. Caillaux
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Michigan dry head gets appointment in reorganization
John R. Davis, long time Michigan prohibition chief, will lead permits in the Michigan Ohio district as administrator. The post shifts to two districts with Detroit and Grand Rapids as eastern and western hubs. Lane Porterfield moves to charge of the district, and Walker, Hillshore, and Yellowey hold key posts as assistants and former directors.
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Columbus
Uepart
John R. Davis
Agsishui Adi Istratoey
Michigan-Ohio
Davis
Michigan
Dudge K L. Porterfield
OE Walker
Hillshore
Woc
Yellowey
Western
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Chippendale Styles Enduring Fame in Modern Showrooms
Thomas Chippendale, noted eighteenth century furniture pioneer, would praise today’s craftsmen for replicating his graceful lines and sturdy structure. The ad claims true Chippendale styles blend beauty and utility, and proclaims Good Furniture Is Not Expensive.
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PG Manse
Thomas Chippendale
Benius Amor
Chippendale
Earthquake Felt by Seismograph in New Orleans
A quake was recorded by the seismograph of Leyeld University in New Orleans on August 22. Seismologists reported vibrations spreading from a central time around 4:05 pm, with intensity likely peaking between 3:20 and 4:05 pm local.
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New Orleans
Leyeld University
Official opening of M-11 on Friday celebration planned
Frank W. Rogers grants permission for the opening of M-11 on Friday Sept 4 after last paving at Ghanvez corners. Dorrell of Ludington Trade Bureau and district officials discuss arrangements for a celebration to honor the all paved route from Ludington to the Indiana state line and Grand Rapids with Gov Groesbeck invited to cut the ribbon and lead a brief program. Lois Paterson to provide a band for the event.
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Ovening
Frank W. Rogers
Geo. E. Dorrell
Ludington
Dorrell
Rogers
Trade Bureau
Lullington
Indiana State Line
Grand Rapids
A. R. Westling
A. J. Groesbeck
Rogers i
Westing
Muskegon
Whitehall
Montague
Shelby, Hart, Pentwater
Manistee
Lois AL Paterson
Sites for new Northern Michigan Normal school is revealed
The State Board of Education will inspect proposed sites for the Northern Michigan Normal school in late September. Board members Freeland Jeffers Cody Johnson will tour Grand Rapids on September 24 and travel up the west side and back through the center, visiting Eastern Michigan bid cities including Alpena Central Lake Cheboygan East Jordan East Tawas Frankfort Gaylord Grayling Harbor Springs Kalkaska Lawtonington Mackinaw City Manistee Petoskey Port Huron Reed City Tawuas City Traverse City Wolverine and West Branch.
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Grant Rapids
Mich
Northern Michigan Normal School
State Board of Education
A.M. Freeland
Kent County
Connt Asioner
Fred Jeffers
Painesdale
Frank Cody
Detroit
Thomas BE. Johnson
Mr. Freeland
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Alpena
Central Lake
Cheboygan
East Jordan
East Tawas
Frankfort
Gaylord
Graying
Harbor Springs
Kalkaska
Lawington
Mackinaw City
Mancelona
Manistee
Petoskey
Port Huron
Reed City
Tawuas City
Traverse City
Wolverine
West Branch
Rural students boost Ludington High enrollments
Attendance at Ludington High School will be the largest in history due to rural district registrations. Non resident pupils exceed 100 this year, with 53 new rural district freshmen and 18 non resident graduates last year. The school added classrooms and equipment to handle the surge and offers special work for eligible students to meet entry requirements. Continued on Page 2 Column 8.
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Ludington High School
Mason ‘Coum
Prayic
Bution
Hig
Sam
Widmark Kamp Kit Opens Prospect for Winter Jobs
Widmark Kamp Kit invented by F. Os Widmark offers employment prospects by supplying a foldable cam campers table for 8 to 10 persons. The 26 by 48 inch table folds into a compact box for car storage, sits on a rum board, and suits automobile picnics. Distributor in Chicago, factory planned for increased production. Retail price $15.
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Widmark Kamp
F.” Os
Chicago
Widmark
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Jindreds
T. W. Marshall
Grand View Hotel
Paul Meroz
Lincoln
William C. Stoddard
Thomas Vaughan
Ward II
RED Cross
Edd Fry
Ohio
Hamlin
London
Winston Churchill
England
Coliseum
Edd Fry and His
Coolidge
John
Carr Settlement Grange
Gifford Lake
ST. Simon's Schoo
Father Golden
J. A. Golden
Groesbeck
Rush Ludington
Bebe Daniels
PATHE
Omotrow, Kenneth McDonald
Coast Patrol
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