15 Aug 1929
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Newspaper
Mount Pleasant Daily Times
Location
Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1929
Page
1
A reflective piece contrasts male role models with real behavior. It recalls a man chasing and striking a teasing boy, then presents a Chicago Italian boy who floods balloons with illuminating gas to sell at an amusement area, only to be burned when a car companion laughs. The tale warns that careless actions can cause lasting tragedy.
Albert Eichorn appears set for a new petition for release from Marquette prison as Elmer Hammond and associates push a fresh case. Hammond cites a confession by Anna Gilson-Mimmmaugh and Beaudry’s statements as pivotal, with Sen. Seymour Person and Claude Marshall joining to aid. Judge Wood will report findings after interviewing Beaudry upon return Monday.
In Columbus Ohio Dr James H Snook a former Ohio State University professor was found guilty of murdering 24 year old medical student Theora Hix The jury condemned him to death with sentencing deferred for 100 days to allow appeal The defense planned to seek a new trial citing lack of deliberation and premeditation.
The article notes severe forest fires in the Northwest but reports the Upper Peninsula of Michigan had fewer fires than ever due to an efficient state fire fighting force. It praises the conservation department for its foresight and protection of forests in northern areas as a lasting memory of the past.
Berlin crowds greet the Graf Zeppelin as it departs Friedrichshafen for Tokio on a 6 600 mile leg tending north east across Siberia. The airship maintains about 62 mph with aerial escort, dipping near ground level over Berlin before lifting again.
GRAND RAPIDS August 15 Prisoners in Kent County Jail working at the airport will receive meals more nourishing than cold meat and old potatoes City Manager George W Welsh announced after a conference with city and county officials The work saves taxpayers nearly 3000 dollars Sheriff Byron Patterson said obtaining an army kitchen will improve work quality and maintain higher prisoner morale
Attorney General Wilber M. Brucker ruled that the conservation department holds complete jurisdiction over sale or allotment of oil rights to private parties. The commission may reserve mineral rights when selling surface lands and may set royalties or proceed with outright sales. Owners retain prior claim if rights are disposed, and failure to exercise options may waive mineral rights.
In Ionia on Governor's Day crowds greet Gov. Fred W. Green returning to his hometown to speak. More than 7,000 braved rain and mud despite race cancellations to hear him from a grand stand as gusty downpours continued.
The Daily News Moscow correspondent reports the Russian aircraft Land of the Soviets diverted to land in a forest 50 miles from Chita after going missing over Siberia. The plane sustained damage but all crew are safe.
Frances Werner, beauty parlor operator, sues Louis Weegusen and Henry W. Davis for 15000 in Grand Rapids alleging an invited passenger in Weegusen's car was injured in a collision with Davis's vehicle last September. She claims medical costs of 5000 and loss of enjoyment in swimming and golf.
Negotiations between Russia and China over the Chinese Eastern railway crisis are abandoned. Russian representative M. Melnik off leaves Moscow and Chinese plenipotentiary Chu Shao Yang departs Harbin. A later report from Mukden says talks halted and a conference may be arranged soon for a peaceful settlement with officials possibly dismissed.
Minneapolis reports a citywide police dragnet as detectives search for a bald middle aged man in a gray suit suspected in the assault strangulation and murder of 12 year old Dorothy Anne. Dorothy's sister Sylvia described the possible attacker and the burlap-wrapped body was found near a grocery errand site.
Cheboygan moves to build a 30 room community memorial hospital with a 100000 dollar campaign goal. The drive opened with a 5000 dollar gift from Mrs John C Myers of Ashland Ohio, a former resident, and several other sizable donations followed. Organizers expect the fund to be oversubscribed as the 10 day drive begins.
Delegates from 12 states will gather September 18 to 20 in Grand Rapids for the Mississippi valley conference on tuberculosis. Medical experts from across the United States join the program with about 300 delegates from Michigan Illinois Indiana Minnesota Iowa Missouri North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Ohio and Wisconsin. Dr J W Coon of Stevens Point Wisconsin serves as president of the conference. T J Wele is executive secretary of the Michigan Tuberculosis association directing program arrangements. Edward F Perkins Grant Ruanids leads the local organizing efforts.
Cleveland August 15 UP Searchers held little hope for finding alive John Kasper co pilot of Thompson Aeronautical Corp amphibian Miss Detroit which sank in dense fog near Southeast Shoal after Tuesday night crash Four other passengers Gy Caldwell Mrs Robert Little and C A Lupele were rescued by passing steamers актив
Dr James H Snook convicted of first degree murder in the death of Theora K Hix a 26 year old Ohio State University student at a rifle range murder scene near Columbus The trial followed a months long back and forth over the narcotics and alleged illicit relationship with the victim and his confession assertion of coercion was disputed by the defense.
In Columbus Ohio on August 15 the case of Dr James Howard Snook, the convicted murderer of Theora Hix, moves toward a new trial. The hearing begins Monday at 9 am with attorney arguments and affidavits alleging juror bias by two jurors, names undisclosed.
In a tense closing, Dr Snook and his wife faced the verdict as his mother and Mrs Melvin Ti Hix showed public support. The jurors weighed the final pleas while Snook, guarded, remained calm in his cell after supper.
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