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Newspaper

Mount Pleasant Daily Times

Location

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1929

Page

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Bomb Found Addressed to Governor Roosevelt in New York

A dynamite bomb in a package addressed to Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt was found yesterday in the central post office at Thirty third Street and Eighth Avenue. A porter stepped on the parcel and broke the fuse, revealing a four inch iron pipe filled with dynamite and packed with wax matches and sandpaper. Police said the device had no firing mechanism and would not have exploded.

New York New York Postoice Franklyn D. Roosevelt Albany Postofice Charles TH. Wiarahan Clarahan Woolworth U.R Franklin D. Roosevelt Thirty-third Street Eighth Avenue Thoms Callery Hoboken N. J

Masked men attempt entry at Cook County jail

Officials confront a mysterious armed intrusion at the new 37.5 million Cook County jail in Chicago. Workmen in subterranean passages report being halted by masked men who vanished after five minutes. A check shows no prisoners missing. four passages were searched with no results.

Chicago Apr. S U.P Cook County Sherif John Traeger Lutile

News Girl Edith May Dierdorf Found Dead

In Terra Haute Indiana on April 12 the battered body of 12 year old Edith May Dierdorf was found floating in Busseron Creek near Pleasantville. Police say she was last seen Jan 27 in an automobile after delivering newspapers and her bag was recovered the next day.

Terry Waute Apri Edith -May -Dierdorf Pleasantville Edith May Busseron Creek West Terra Haute Fred Dierdorf Pail -Serpior

Norway Eyes Polar Routes and Riches in Arctic

Norway awakens to the prospect of trans Polar air links and Arctic fisheries plus potential mineral wealth. News tallies an unknown British syndicate seeking to buy Jan Mayen island, as aviators Hassell and Ahrenberg describe the far north as ideal for an Europe to United States air route.

Oslo Norway U.P Jan Mayn Bert Hassell Alvin Ahrenberg Europe United States

Baby Tornado Rips Through Chicago Neighborhood

A miniature tornado moved along Eighty-Fifth Street in Chicago causing about 50 000 dollars in damage to apartments and homes. It crushed garages and trees on one side of the street while the opposite side remained largely undisturbed with no injuries reported.

Chicago Eighty-Fifth Street Eghty-fifth Street

Heat wave westward toll rises in Pennsylvania and New York

The Pennsylvania heat wave raises the death toll to four with over twenty affected. In Oil City William Holt, 58, dies while repairing a roof. A fishing party near Philadelphia drowns when their boat overturns. Temperatures reach 80s to 90s across the state. New York City reports its first heat-related collapse as 78 degrees hits by 10 am. Albert Klaus, 55, hospitalized after collapsing from the heat.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania CCNC Oil City William Holt Delaware Philadelphia New York Apr. S U.P New York City Albert Klaus

Racketeer War Claims Detroit Victim Howard Ryan

Detroit reports a second murder in three days as Howard Ryan aged 26 is shot while talking with Irene Walker by a man in an automobile. Earlier Walter Munchow, 28, a checker cab driver, was found stabbed in his cab. Ryan and Miss Walker waited on the curb for another companion who had stepped away.

Detroit Howard Ryan Irene Walker Ryan Walter Munchow Checker Miss Walker Devoe

Clare Superintendent of Schools to Stay for Another Year

G. R. Bogan will continue as Clare schools superintendent for another year with a salary increase. Most faculty will remain. up to five vacancies may need to be filled.

Clare G. R. Bogan

Supreme Court Upholds Sinclair Contempt Jail Term

The Supreme Court ruled Harry S. Sinclair must serve three months in jail for contempt of the Senate for refusing to answer Teapot Dome committee questions in 1924. The decision affirmed the DC Supreme Court and marked the only jail sentence tied to the 1923 24 oil scandals. Sinclair and associates face ongoing appeals on related convictions.

Washington U.P Harry S. Sinclair Senate Supreme Court High Court District of Columbia Supreme Court Sinclair District of Columbia Wanphington

Supreme Court to rule on major cases affecting railroads fares and contempt

Washington dispatch notes the Supreme Court will issue opinions today on three national matters. The O Fallon railroad valuation suit tests rate making by the ICC, the New York subway five cent fare contract faces enforcement, and Harry S Sinclair faces contempt of the Senate. Justices begin reading after a four week recess, with decisions potentially delayed until markets close.

Herbert Little United Press Washington Ancre Ne Letsal Supreme Courtesessioh Orore O'Fallon Interstate Commerce Commission New York Subway Interborough Rapid Transit Company Harry S. Sinclair Senate Gapitol Taft Mr. Taft Justice Holmes Ins Service

Governor Huey Long Faces Impeachment Trial

Baton Rouge report says Louisiana Governor Huey P. Long, 1 year in office, mobilizes supporters to defend against impeachment on a single count and prepare for a Senate verdict next Thursday. House impeaches 58 to 40 amid wider charges as editors and opponents press for action.

Baton Rouge Huey P. Long Louisiana Phire House of Representatives Senate

Paroled Life Prisoner Returns to Marquette Hospital

After five days of freedom Sam Schaules, a paroled life prisoner, is back in the Marquette prison hospital as tuberculosis and privations worsen his condition. He had left the city limits against parole terms, telephoned for help, then surrendered near a farmhouse after traveling toward Detroit.

Marquette U.P Sam Schaules Marquette Prison Hospital Fred W. Green Senatles Detroit Schaules Russell Pink

Expiring Lease May Force Town Relocation in Texas Oil Belt

West in Reagan county, a 1500 population town built on leased land faces relocation on July 4, 1930 unless a new lease is arranged. The land belongs to Nexans endowed state university which leases the site to P. L. Childress of Ozona for 1152 dollars plus 20 percent of sub-lease net proceeds.

State University P. L. Childress Ozona Ward County Reagan County

Midland Flood Worsens as Rain Assails River

Heavy rains yesterday raise water levels along the Titabawassee River, the chief tributary of the Saginaw. About two inches of rain fell, dispelling hopes of a quick recession and keeping Midland in flood conditions.

Saginaw, Aspr U.P Titabawassee River Saginaw River

Chippewa River Flood Pressures Dam as Waters Rise

Flood waters from tributaries swelled the Chippewa River today after a Saturday downpour. Workmen relieved dam pressure by lifting planking, averting a potential failure as the crest neared.

Ghippetwa Varria Milling Company

Fears for Dams as Flood Worsens in Midland Region

Fears mount for Titabawas see and Tobaccoivers dams as plans allow more water through sluiceways to ease strain. Midland becomes a vast lake with 50 families displaced. Flooding doubles inundated area as routes except state trunk line to Saginaw and Bay City go underwater. Vassar loses power. drinking water comes from distant wells.

Titabawassee Tobaccoivers Midland Saginaw Bay City Roids Vassar

Department Active In Preventing Oil Wastes

Lansing April 8 The conservation department works to prevent water pollution from oil wastes in the Muskegon field and cut fire hazards with strong operator support. A Dixie Oil pipeline break spilled over 200 barrels of crude oil. company mates and inspectors salvaged the oil to avert danger.

Lansing Conservation Department Muskegon George R. Howarth Dixie Oil Company Muskegon Ficld

Fugitive Healey Recaptured After Ohio Escape in Philadelphia

William Healey, alias James Walton, captured in Philadelphia hospital after escaping from Ohio State Penitentiary with Pat MecDennett. Gun battle with police left Healey wounded. accomplice fled. Healey’s record spans nearly 15 years starting in Boston.

Philadelphia U.P Williams Healey Atlas James A. Walton Ohio State Penitentiary Pat MecDennett Don Mellett Canton Ohio Hearley Boston

Hindenburg Cleared to Resume Duties After Illness

Reports say Paul von Hindenburg recovered from recent illness and is fit to resume full duties. The weathered president showed improvement after a period of gastronomic disturbances and related health concerns last week.

Shiky Abit Prosiert Paul Ion Hindenberg

Lansing Senate to vote on early session end proposal

A joint proposal to end the legislature's session by May 3 was to be presented to the senate tonight or tomorrow by Senator Gass Jankowski of Detroit. It requires approval from both houses before taking effect.

Lansing Apr Senate Gass Jankowski Detroit

Crowds Attend Special Sunday Church Service

Large congregations filled the Methodist church for all Sunday meetings as crowds grow weekly. Dr Mc Comba praised prayer in the morning sermon while Mrs Clase and Mr Clase led afternoon and evening acts with singing by Misses Patterson and Hayes.

Patterson Hayes Cluse Zour Neoply

American Planes Guard Border As Mexican Troops Close In

United States air force patrols Arizona border as Mexican federal troops pursue rebels through Sonora Chihuahua and surrounding areas. U.S. Maj. Gen. Lassiter ordered to protect American lives and property after a rebel air raid in Nice Arizona. Four banks in Sweden suspend payments affecting 64 thousand depositors with 38 million crowns in deficits.

Stockholm Gothenberg Cerebero Bergslagen United Press United States Army Arizona Sonora Guhuahua Juan A. Almazan Gulf of California Sinaloa Mianusto Manzo Roberto Cruz Mawitlan J. Gonzales Escobar Chilma‘hua Amazon Chihuahua City Mausto Topetes Naco Tonate Escobar Manzo Graz Sonor William B. Lassiter U.S. Army San Antonio Washington Nice Ariz U.S

Local violinist Dorotha Powers praised after Chicago recital

Dorotha Powers returned from Chicago InStreets with a successful recital despite heavy rain. The audience was enthusiastic, pressing encores as critics highlighted her youthful vigor, luscious tone, and polished technique alongside two rival piano concerts and the Chicago Civic Orchestra.

Dorotha Powers Chicago Chicago Civic Orchestra Miss Powers Eugene Stinson The Chicago Journal Karleton Hackett Evening Post Finn How Arm Maurice Rosenfeld Daily News Chicago Music News

Man Kills Wife Then Shoots Another Before Suicide

Springfield reports James Carpenter 27, a coal miner, armed with two revolvers, went to a neighbor’s home to confront his estranged wife. He killed her, seriously wounded another woman, and then killed himself. The couple had separated recently.

Springfield W.R James Carpenter Carpenter

Playing Safe or Taking a Chance at Young Peoples Meeting

Mr and Mrs Clase hosted a meeting with the subject Playing Safe or Taking a Chance A contest featured Maynard Allyn and William Gower on opposing sides The church was packed and the Clases sang Then Born Men Dr McCombes sermon illustrated the transforming power of God There are no meetings today but a Wayside prayer meeting Tuesday morning followed by a large Tuesday night gathering

Joint Deer Season Opening Will Stop All Poaching

Lansing reports a tri state conservation conference urges Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota to set a uniform deer season opening date. Proposed launch date is November 11 to reduce inter state poaching after Michigan closes its season and wolves cross borders.

Lansing Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Trisstate Ato

Woman seeks divorce after alleged abuse over music lessons

Mrs. Mary Georgeson files for divorce in Worchester Massachusetts claiming repeated foot washing by her husband six times weekly, objection to music lessons after he bought a piano, and a past beating for donating 25 cents to the Salvation Army.

Worchster Mass Salvation Army Mary Georgeson

Auction Sale Announcement Near Winnor and Deerfield Center

Mrs. Tom Urie will sell at her residence one mile east and one mile north of Winnor and thirty miles south of Deerfield Center. The sale lists tools and implements. Sale starts at 1:00 pm with Gen. Helman as auctioneer and Paul Binkley as clerk. Sale list appeared in April 6 issue.

Tom Urie Winnor Deerfield Center Hel Paul Binkley

Auction Notice for Abdbie Luce Estate Near Mt Pleasant

An auction will be held at the residence two miles east of Mt Pleasant on M 20 on Thursday April 1. The sale includes horses cattle and a good assortment of implements and feed. Sale begins at 12:00 o'clock with Davis and McCall as auctioneers and MM Kenny noted on page 2 for a full list.

Abdbie Luce Mt. Pleasant Davis & McCall MM. T. Kenny

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N.Y Porter Roosevelt News Girl Racketeer Subway Mich Mississippi Valley Connors Creek Ci Irs Governor Long Chippewa River Methodist Church McComba Clase Ehijah Auction Salee
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