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Mount Pleasant Daily Times

Location

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1930

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Pleasant Tomorrow News Broadcast From Chicago

The Mount Pleasant Daily Times will sponsor tomorrow's United Press radio broadcasts via WLS Chicago. The four daily slots include 8 am 12 noon 1 55 pm and 9 40 am through WLS and WJID. Announcer Julian T Bentley will present Mt Pleasant as The Friendly City with oil fields and gas output highlighted.

Mount Pleasant Daily Times United Press Reporter WLS Chicago News Room United Press Staion WJID Mt. Pleasant The Daily Times United Press News Julian T. Bentley Isabella County

Credit relief plan outlined by Hoover aide in drought areas

Henry M. Robinson, on commission for the Dawes Renovations, is to direct a credit relief setup for drought stricken districts. Los Angeles bankers and Charles Dawes will confer with Hoover, with a scheme using Intermediate Credit banks to back notes funded by debentures. Agriculture Secretary Hyde says liquidity is top need for seeds feed and cattle.

Washington U.P Henry M. Robinson Dawes Hoover Angeles Charles G. Dawes Owen D. Young Robinson Federal Relief Committee Drouth Viere Los Angeles Congress Mr. Hoover Arkansas Mississippi Louisiana Federal White House Hyde

Detroit voting strength for Sept. 9 election announced

Detroit City Clerk Richard Reading announced a voting strength of 613,825 for the September 9 election. Final registration day added 17,505 new voters and 11,646 transfers, with high interest in the mayoralty driving turnout.

Detroit U.P Richard Reading Reading

New Officers Elected in Michigan Grain Feed Association

New officers of the Michigan Grain Feed and Hay Dealers association were elected yesterday afternoon in Jackson Michigan. Fred Inn of Brittle Creek was named president and L E Marshal of Lansing was elected a director.

Jackson, Mich Michigan Grain Feed and Hay Dealers’ Association Fred Inn Brittie Creek L. E. Marshal Lansing

State Reaps Profit From Local Oil Area

Michigan collected 63229.44 in severance tax during the first half of 1930 with a state share of 25292.45. Finds show Muskegon county leading at 26095.74 while Cass county paid 5.30. Distribution splits: 20 percent to counties, 40 to townships, 40 to state. Localities include North Muskegon 179.86 and Saginaw 239.18. The severance tax act passed in 1929.

Lansing State of Michigan W. H. Brooks State, Tax Commission Brooks Muskegon County Cass County Muskétron Mt.-Pleasant Isabella County Midland Muskegon Counity Saginaw County Shiawassee County St. Clair County Northy Muskegon Saginaw

New Clues in Racket Probe In Chicago

Pat Roche, chief investigator for State's Attorney Swan son, holds keys found in a raid on the Aiello brothers home. The keys may open Jack Zuta's treasury trunks and reveal which Chicago officials were involved in the gang. Roche links Zuta to the Lingle murder and suspects Zuta was killed by his own gang to silence him.

Ichicago Jack Zuta Treasury Chicago Pat Roche Roche John A. Swanson Special Board of Strategy Zutas Alfred Lingle Joe Dominick Aiello Moxon-Aiello-Zuta Zuta Wisconsin Lingle Tribune

Airline extension to Detroit announced

Aug 21 report says the air express between Grand Rapids and Petoskey will extend to Detroit starting Oct 1. Jack Byrne, president of the operating company, announced the plan.

Grand Rapids Here Detroit Air Express Petoskey Jack Byrne

Oil Well Expected in Clare County Grant Township

Oil operators anticipate a new discovery in Clare County Grant township with an oil well projected to reach pay within three days. Drilling in Vernon township by Crowley, House and Carmichael reportedly nears 3,400 feet this week.

Peaceful resolution ends Ford estate bear hunt

In Dearborn Michigan on August 21 a bear on Henry Ford's estate triggered a nine hour chase by 50 Ford employees armed with spades pitchforks and clubs. The bear was captured after it settled down to a nap ending the dramatic pursuit and restoring order on the Ford property.

Dearborn Mich U.R Henry Ford Ford

Osborn Victory Seen In Montcalm And Ottawa

In Michigan forecasts Chase S. Osborn leads the senatorial primary in Montcalm county by a wide margin and is predicted to win Ottawa county. Prominent locals in Belding and Jamestown expect strong support for Osborn over Senator James Couzens, with backers including Samuel T. Metzger.

Osborn Montcalm Ottawa Greenville Chase S. Osborn Donald G. Glascoff Greenville Daily News Glascoff Penisula Belding Ionia Jamestown Ottawa County Lewis DeKlene de Iene Holland Zeeland

Tom Thumb Golf Case Sees Distinction Between Play and Commercial Use

In Sarnia Ontario Magistrate Woodrow rules Irving Ross violated the Lord's Day act by running a golf course but distinguishes between actual play golf and selling an entertainment game. The decision notes Ross called it golf yet the activity was deemed not golf in law.

Sarnia Ont U.R Woodrow Irving Ross Ross

Hospital Costs Hover Around Six Dollars a Day

A United Press survey reports the average hospital cost per day at about 6.81 dollars in representative cities. The 5.81 dollar figure excludes special nursing privileges medicines and physicians and surgeons fees. The study suggests costs for most patients may rise beyond the average.

New York U.P Nerson United Press Today

Congo Film Ingagi Charged as Fraud in Suit

Wilbur Cushman, a distributor, sues Congo Pictures in superior court for $313,383 claiming the Congo film Ingagi was manufactured in Hollywood with a costumed man as the gorilla and local residents as natives. He seeks rescission of his contract and return of $318,388 spent in distribution.

Los Angeles U.P Congo Pictures Corporation Wilbur Cushman Ingagi Cushman Congo Hollywood Central Avenue

New Day Law Enforcements Sets Quick Prohibition Results

Washington reports the first month of prohibition enforcement shows 22,173 cases pending July 1 across 12 districts. July arrests reached 6,624 with 8,828 held for trial. by August 1 cases rose to 22,497. Convictions totaled 1,392. jail days reached 127,804 and fines 218,752.48.

Washington U.P Justice Department Prohibition Amos. W. W. Woodcock U. S Woodcock Eastern Michigan

Islander Yacht Wreck Sparks Drowning Fears at Polpeero

In Polpeero Cornwall Aug 212 a yacht named Islander was driven onto Santvieb Bay rocks by a violent gale during a royal squadron regatta. Six people feared drowned including a woman and possibly Right Hon Henry Douglas King. Heavy seas halted rescue attempts as the vessel was driven further ashore.

Polpeero Cornwall Eng U.P Santvieb Bay Royal Yacht Squadron Henry Douglas King Mines

Mineral Well Found Near Port Huron Across River

Duncan R. Miller of a Detroit drilling firm announced that efforts to strike oil near Port Huron, Michigan uncovered a mineral spring at Sarnia Ontario across the river. A health resort is planned, citing believed medicinal properties of the waters.

Port Huron Mich Sarnia Ont Duncan R. Miller Detroit

Eight Days Left to Register for Voters in Mt. Pleasant

Mount Pleasant urges citizens to register or re register for the September primaries with eight days left. City Clerk Frank Brownson announced about 200 persons have registered in the past 100 days and urged action before the August 30 deadline.

Mt. Pleasant Frank .Brownson

Banker Giv es Life to Maintain Name for Honesty

Chicago August 21 An tone Anlecki a 42 year old bartender and neighborhood banker died after a night intruder confrontation. A prior attack on him by bandits who beat and tortured him failed to force open the safe. He defended his customers money and died after firing at the intruder. Police traced blood to Frank Kulka, recently released from Jackson Mich prison, who was shot. Anlecki died at hospital.

Chicago U.R Antone Anlecki Anlecki Thas Aniecki Rank Kulka Jackson Mich Kulka

Tragic Hit and Run Victim: Elderly Woman and Child Die

In Flint on the weekend a hit and run left 82 year old Mrs. Clara Miller dead after being struck in the street while unconscious. Four year old Artie Allen was also struck and killed by a truck driven by Charles D. Wilson.

Flint Clara Miller Luig Artie Allen Charles D

Fire threat to Lincoln Township game tract flares again

A swamp fire in Lincoln township renewed this morning, threatening a large area of game cover. Fire wardens, led by Charles Baumgarten, moved to prevent spread with no expected wind shift to hamper control efforts.

Lincoln Two Lincoln Township Charles Baumgarten

Unemployed in Michigan Numbered 160 506 on Census Day

The census bureau reports Michigan had 160 506 unemployed on April first representing 3.3 percent of the population. Wayne County including Detroit totaled 88 111 unemployed or 4.7 percent.

Washington U.P Michigan Wayne County Detroit

Gas strike at Leaton Field yields 750000 cubic feet early flow

Natural gas was struck in the Deno No. 1 at Leaton this morning with an early flow estimated around 750000 cubic feet at about 1260 feet. Drilling paused by B J McGee Company but to resume this afternoon as they pursue deeper drilling in the Marshall sands.

Leaton Deno No. 1 B. J McGee Company Seaton Marshall Sands Braden Gassers Deno Section Denver Mt. Pleasant W. W. Brandy Trabella No Denver Tnp Gibson-Johnson-Borden J. 5S. Weidman Broomfield Rockford Oil and Gas Company A. T. Skerritt Fred M. Stilgenbauer

Injuries Fatal To Aged Farwell Man

Arthur J. Umphrey aged 72 died at ReedER hospital from injuries after being struck by a car three miles south of Farwell late Wednesday night. The driver John Miller of Farwell was not blamed. Umphrey, a retired farmer, was crossing the road when hit.

Third member in Evangelist feud joins McPherson rift

In Los Angeles on August 21 Mae Waldron a close associate of Aimee Semple McPherson joined the feud against Minnie Kennedy saying Kennedy blamed Waldron for the trouble and alleged reports of McPhersons illness. Kennedy claimed Waldron separated mother and daughter and sparked the conflict. Kennedy’s daughter and nose injury were cited.

Los Angeles U.A Aimee Semple McPherson Minnie’ Kennedy Mae Waldron Angelus Temple

Nathél Named Magistrate of New Traffic Court

Mt. Pleasant motorists faced new limits as officials posted two hour parking signs in business districts. Police began enforcing the ordinance with officers checking cars for time violations. Frank Brownson appointed magistrate of the traffic court.

Mt. Pleasant Frank Brownson

Couple Reconciled as Negro Adopts White Baby

A petition to adopt 7 month old Joseph Julian, filed by William Linder and his wife Mary, led to the baby's reconciliation with his biological parents. Rose Julian, a widow, had withheld support while Joseph A Murphy had not acknowledged the child. Mrs Julian plans to marry and take the baby, renaming him.

Joseph Julian William Linder Mary Rose Julian Joseph A. Murphy Joe Julian

Osborn Praises Hanchett in Saginaw Address

In Saginaw Michigan on August 21 United States senate candidate Osborn addressed Lions and Rotary members. He praised Benton Hanchett as a leader of the Michigan bar who belongs to America and not Saginaw, steering clear of political topics.

Saginaw, Mich U.R Chase Osborn United States Senate Lions Rotary Club Benton Hanchett Michigan’ Bar America Saginaw

Weather Detroit Aug 21 Fair to partly cloudy with mild temperatures

Forecast for lower Michigan calls for fair weather tonight and Friday with some cloudiness in the southeast. Temperatures show modest variation with readings in Alpena 64/58 and Detroit around 74/58, while Grand Rapids 62/56 and Marquette 64/58 signal a cool noted pattern across cities.

Detroit U.P Michigan Chicago Duluth Escanba Grand Rapids Ludington

Osborn Attacks Couzens as Radical Threat to Michigan

At Isabella county fair Chase Osborn Republican nominee for U.S. Senate assails Sen. James E. Couzens as radical and a danger to the party. He cites his governorship record, labor laws, and Roosevelt progressive stance while promising to restore faith in the party. The fair drew about 8500 attendees amid races, vaudeville, and exhibits from nearby towns.

Isabella County Chase Osborn Roosevelt Couzens LaFollette Norris Washington Sea Seviet Michigan

Michigan State Briefs Touch Embezzlement and Tragedy

Multiple Michigan locales report crimes and incidents. Edward R. Shaw, former county officer, is bound over on liquor law charges after a preliminary examination with 2000 bail. Julio Latorre injures himself in a farm house dispute and chloroform exposure. Stanley Hager and Charles Lewis face embezzlement charges related to Union State Bank totaling 11000. Peter Boslooper dies rescuing a child in Lake Michigan. Don Doyle pleads guilty to embezzlement of 735 with total crop embezzlement at 3468.

Fiat ST. Joseph Mich Edward R. Shaw Berrien County Direuit Mio, Mich Charles D. Lewis Union State Bank Lewis Stanley Hager Detroit

Fire truck for Springport wrecks on trial run

In Jackson Michigan on August 21 1940 a new $7 600 fire truck for Springport arrived with shine and brass fittings but on its first trial run driver Iran Blair attempted to pass another vehicle and crashed into a ditch injuring Henry Llewelyn of the maker and Ray Haight a volunteer firefighter. The damaged truck will be replaced with a new one.

Jackson Mich Springport Here Iran Blair Henry Llewelyn Ray Haight

Ex convict held for murder of Doris Loree near Carson City

William H. Davis, 25, a paroled convict, confessed to killing 63 year old widow Doris Loree with a shotgun at her farm near Carson City to force her to write two checks totaling 800 dollars. He pleaded guilty to first degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison. He said he needed 800 to cover an overdue car payment after being trapped by police returning from Grand Rapids.

Stanton Mich U.P William H. Davis Mrs. Loree Davis Montcalm Doris Loree Francis “Wm Wehldo Carson City Grand Rapids Loree Lloyd Miller Wal

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Middle West Gall Robinson Credit Drouth Hit Battle Clare Ford Estate Congo Film Eastern Michigan Banner District Fear Farwell Aimee Los. Angeles Aige Echo ‘Lake Osborn Lauds Hanchett U. S. Senate Isabella Alex J. Groesbeck Groesbeck Lorenzos Baldy Mickey Sifert Drewell Freddie. R Hopkins Mickey To Czar Safford Hawkins Vee Hastings, Mich Julio Latorre Roy Farmham Xuri Peter Boslooper Lake Michigan Andrew Devries Hastings Ang Don Doyle Hastings City Bank Justice Court Doyle Russell McPeek Carson William Davis Bulletin
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