13 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Marshall Daily News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1930
Page
1
The article urges consulting bankers before buying or selling securities amid widespread fraud, notes banks saved Mrs. Bills, and warns that real estate mortgage bonds may yield more with expert advice. It discusses unemployment relief, rising commodity prices, idle factories, and a coming stock market rebound driven by shrewd buyers and eventual demand surge.
Detroit December 13. Grand jury adjourned late yesterday ordering the arrest of Angelo Meli and members of a Sicilian gang. Police Commissioner Togas Wisow described armored cars and the gang's seizure and activities as the case unfolded.
Gov elect Wilber M. Brucker edges toward final choices for his two year staff with likely retention of several key officials. Rumors center on keeping health commissioner Dr Slemons and some public safety aides, while disputing bureau heads and a few deputy posts. Detroit labor leader William Bailey is floated for labor commissioner, with several PUC terms due for renewal next summer.
Mrs Olive Ellis of 117 South Sycamore Street was defrauded of about $10 440 by two strangers who visited weeks earlier. They sold her Consumers Power Company stock and traded it for securities, claiming to represent J Arthur Enbright and Lola. The scheme involved 71 shares of 6 6 10 percent stock and 21 shares of 6 percent stock. Consumers Power officials and Sheriff Colby are investigating, tracing the man identified as J Arthur Enbright, with the company promising to replace the stock if he is found to be an employee.
New York December 13. The sacrifice fly is abolished by the rules committee. A batted ball that hops into the stands becomes a two base hit in all parks. Home runs are judged from the point they pass the foul poles, not where last seen. The changes were decided after an all day session.
Foreign dispatches describe federal troops clashing with rebels in central Spain as the anti-government uprising intensifies. The report notes bombardment and maneuvering around strategic positions, with unclear casualty details and shifting frontline gains.
United Press dispatch from Washington reports growing tension between President Hoover and Congress over a drought relief bill of 60 million dollars and an unemployment measure. Republicans maneuver to block floor action while Hoover contemplates limiting the drought appropriation to 25 million. Senate and House leaders confer by phone and in person as party lines harden. Benator Pess, Republican National Committee chair, met the White House to discuss a successor to Col U Grant who is resigning.
The 1930 census reports Michigan population at 4,842,325, up 1,173,913 since 1920, a 32.0 percent gain. Oakland and Wayne counties show rapid growth while Oscoda remains sparsely populated. Detroit remains the state's largest city and among the nation’s top four.
The Detroit Free Press notes rumors that state parole officers may recommend Gov. Green release for Arthur Rich. Rich is a model prisoner in Jackson. The Charlotte Tribune urged commuting his sentence to ten years, with good time ending in eight years from sentencing. Parole and pardon commissioner Nebel signaled possible commutation for three tiers.
Third and fourth graders study the Christmas story with sand table scenes and temple pictures while decorating with bells wreaths and trees. First and second grades build dollhouses, craft chairs beds and rugs, and prepare gifts for family members. A Christmas program with songs recitations plays and a children’s band is planned for Monday December 22 with a school party and trees on December 23.
Ossining December 13 three young criminals James Belcer 19 James Baller 20 and Tralo Ferdinand 22 were executed for the murder of James Bauer a druggist at Westbury L I prior to Roosevelt’s 24 hour reprieve. The trio faced the electric chair at Sing Sing with varied reactions from prayer hopeful smiles to bravado. Governor Roosevelt rejected clemency. warden Lawes had allowed last visits.
Dec 13 report notes U Ron ie way Deck and Roger W economist involved in a discussion about advertising impact on prosperity. A prior interview is recalled and the piece hints at ongoing economic analysis despite fragmented phrasing.
Last evening at the high school auditorium the operetta The Forest Court featured pupils in principal roles led by Eugene Rowland Mark Davis Gwendolyn Pace and Alice Carpenter. Mrs E G Rose directed with the school orchestra providing an overture to a large appreciative audience.
Worg received word today of the death of Russell Enos son of Mrs. Clarence Enos of Jackson. The death occurred at 2:00 o clock this afternoon at Foote Memorial.
Wictar Rich plant plans to run more forging and heat treating locally, reducing reliance on Battle Creek. Fourteen workers are already on this scale with ten to twelve more expected if expansion continues. Payroll sits near 400, with potential rise if auto business improves, though officials urge caution.
Detroit reports a downtown building that was padlocked after a federal prohibition raid reopened today as a relief center offering 500 free meals over nine days. Federal agent Edward Jo Meinert ordered the padlock removal after representatives of a city employment committee objected to the former saloon’s use as a relief site.
Disturbance moving from the Mississippi Valley toward Michigan. Expect rain or snow across the state this afternoon and into Sunday with moderate temperatures. Near term outlook calls for continued mild temperatures, with a slight fall after the Sunday storm, and variable winds. Readings show last night 32 and high today near 35.
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