Character and Alibi Witnesses for Chester Good
Chester A. Good of Highland Park faces charges of plotting a robbery. Witnesses including I Pat Taylor testified about Good's whereabouts May 24 to May 29 1926 while the state contends he was in New York on May 25 the day jewelry was pawned.
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Detroit
Mich
U.P
Chester A. Good
Highland Park
Marietta
Small
Lester A. Moll
Good
Hunt
Moll
Pat Taylor
Highland Park Congregational Church
New York
Battle Creek College Receives $2 Million Endowment
Battle Creek Michigan January 7 The Battle Creek race betterment congress announced a 2 000 000 gift to the college at its closing session Dr John H H Kellogg disclosed the donor is Mrs Mary F Henderson widow of Senator John Henderson of Missouri The funds will aid general expansion and support race betterment study and information dissemination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek, Mich
Battle Creek College
John HH. Kellogg
Battle Creek
Mary F. Henderson
John Henderson
Missouri
Leap Year Proves Dull Despite Free License Offer
Aull county records show no 1928 marriage licenses a week into leap year. Three days ago Mr Thompson offered a free license and an eight dollar certificate to the first couple who apply but no applicants have appeared.
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Thompson
Smith to Protest Senate Jurisdiction
Senator elect Frank I. Smith of Illinois refused to submit to a Senate primary election investigation. Through his attorney Oscar Carlson he informed the Senate committee he would contest the panel custo jurisdiction of the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Senate
Washington
U.P
Frank I. Smith
Illinois
United States Senate
Oscar Carlstom
Auction Sale At Clare County Farm Residence
Auctioneer Thos Groves schedules a sale at Seo Smock’s Clare area home four miles south and one half mile east with cattle hogs household goods and farm implements and feed. Sale starts at 9 40 a m and a sale list is in the January 9 issue. Auction postponed for Administrator John W McKay sale moved to January 11 1928 with list noted in the Times December 30 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Thos. Groves
John W. McKay
the Times
Auction Sale Postponed for Joe Shanahan
The auction of Joe Shanahan, originally set for Wednesday January 4, is postponed to Tuesday January 16. The sale list appeared in the Daily Times on December 31, 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Shanahan
Daily Times
Kotex Boxes Bargain At Larsen Style Shop
Three boxes of Kotex priced at 8 cents each or totaling eight dollars? Readable line notes a Larsen Style Shop offer with reference code 37 88AA and a promotional pricing cue for feminine hygiene products.
School Opens Monday For Grades Five Through Twelve
The health officer reports no new smallpox cases as of now and urges vaccination before students return to the high school building on Monday. G. E. Gannard, Superintendent of Schools.
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BE. Gannard
Campaign Shows Corn Pest Can Be Controlled
Michigan agriculture officials report 1927 efforts against the European corn borer prove controllable when farmers follow department rules. Commissioner Powell cites 1926 corn value at 50 million dollars. Four counties have not tuberculin tested cattle. 49 counties declared clear, 1919 in progress, 11 on waiting list.
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Lansing
Mich
Department of Agriculture
Herbert E. Powell
Michigan
Alcona
Bay
Ionia
Oscoda
London River Flood Devastates City and Homes
Thames overflow devastates London with heavy property damage and loss of life. Fire brigades and pumps combat flooding as power outages and tram suspensions disrupt the city. Officials warn of ongoing danger while tallying deaths and injuries across greater London.
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London
Eng
Great Britain
Thames
Tower of London
London Bridge
Westminister
Black Friar
Waller Street
Wit
Air Mail Considered for Michigan Indiana Route
Postmaster General Harry S. New said the department is asked to study an air mail line linking Michigan and Indiana. Delegates urged feasibility study and intermediate terminals. once the program is outlined, a 5 percent rate will be requested for the new route.
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Washington
W.pr
Harry S. New
Post Office Department
New
Michigan
Indiana
Central State trounces Ferris Institute in fast paced clash
Central State's balanced attack and stifling defense overwhelmed Ferris Institute 80 to 51. Tonkin and Munson led the visitors while Ferris guard Dress stood out, yet Ferris managed only eight first half points as Central State built a decisive lead.
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Central State Basketeers
Ferris Institute
Ferris
Centralites
Lodewyk
McClutchy
Tonkin
Munson
Palkner
Maroons
Dress
Star
Indian Lads Top Greenville In Close Basketball Battle
The Indian school team beat Greenville for the first time in four years in a fast clean game. Greenville led 6 to 4 after the first quarter, and the Indians surged ahead late in the final period with three baskets giving a five point edge before Greenville answered. Hewitt led Greenville with eight points while Hinman and the Chingmans starred for the Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Hewitt
Nielson
Indians
Hinman
Greenville Boys
E. Chingman
J. Chingman
Lindbergh Heads to Costa Rica on Central America Tour
Charles A. Lindbergh left Managua at 11 08 am bound for Costa Rica aboard the Spirit of St Louis. He soars over Costa Rica’s 10 000 foot mountains toward San Jose while spectators cheer in Nichagua. In Port Prince Lindbergh signals acceptance of West Indies tour invitations and will set arrival dates by cable.
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Managua
Nicaragua
U.P
Costa Rica
Central America
Charles A. Lindbergh
St. Louis
Nichyagua
Lindbergh
San Jose
Atlantic
Pacific
Port AU Prince
West Indies
Charles Lindbergh
Borso
Local Man Acquires Coleman Plant Machinery
Ben Travis announced a deal with the Coleman concern to purchase all machinery and equipment of the plant formerly Coleman Cab and Body Works, completing the acquisition today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
Ben Travis
Coleman Concern
Coleman Cab and Body Works
Indians Varsity Rout. Chingman Leads With Twelve Points
E Chingman scored twelve to pace the Indians in a high scoring effort. The lineup lists Chingman and Nelson with multiple scorers and substitutions including Bradley for Crampton. Next Friday January 13 the Indians travel to Midland for a game against Midland with the Reserves also playing at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Chingman
Indians
Greenville J
Chingman
Nelson E. Chingman
Neilson LaCasq
Dwitt Hinman
Nelson Crampton
Emmons
Bradley
Crampton
Infdians
Midland
Tthaea
Fur Buyer Convicted in Illicit Pelts Case at Mastings
Conservation Officer Glen Bera led a probe culminating in Peter Blyveis of Battle Creek pleading guilty in Justice Bauer's Mastings court and paying a 40 dollar fine plus 10 dollars costs. Blyveis named buyers and trappers across seven Southwestern Michigan counties, with more defendants to be summoned in Marshall Charlotte and other towns as authorities proceed.
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Glen Bera
Peter Blyveis
Battle Creek
Wm. G. Bauer
Blyveis
Bera
Deiner
Michigan
Calhoun
Barry
Eaton
Branch
Hillsdale
Kalamazoo
St. Joseph
Bigveis
Marshall
Exton County
Charlotte
Publisher establishes Cranbrook Foundation center in Michigan
Detroit publisher George G. Booth files papers to form the Cranbrook Foundation on the Booth estate in Bloomfield Hills. The project plans a cultural center with five schools and a church costing over 6.5 million dollars. Booth and Eden Scripps Booth have already donated more than 5 million dollars to the project.
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United States
George G. Booth
Detroit
Cranbrook Foundation
Booth
Bloomfield Hills
Wbout
Birmingham
Granbrook Foundation
Eden Scripps Booth
The
Detroit News
Boxing Commission completes first year in Lansing
The state athletic board operating as the boxing commission reports its first year outcomes in Lansing Michigan. It notes 86 licensed professional clubs versus 42 before the commission began in September. Revenue from admission charges totaled 503.50 compared with prior year figures.
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Boxing Commission
Lansing
Mich
State Athletic Board of Control
Receipts Exceed Disbursements in Michigan 1927 Totals
Lansing report shows auditor general O B Fuller states 1927 receipts of 100,115,93 dollars versus disbursements of 100,025,821 dollars. Delinquent tax data include 8,275,453 acres and 761,208 lots returned for unpaid 1926 taxes.
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Lansing
Mich
U.P
Auditor General's Department
O. B. Fuller
Auditor General
Protest Over Parole for Bay City Double-Murder Bank Robber
Protests filed with Judge Arthur D. Wood by Bay City Savings Bank and widow Annetta DeBatts oppose parole for Steve Kubiak, condemned in 1921 for a Bay City bank robbery and double murder. Ex-governor Groeschel restored his sentence. minimum term ends February. W. S. Carter, bank treasurer, denounces release as among Bay County’s worst crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Steve Kubiak
Bay City
Arthur D. Wood
Bay City Savings Bank
Annetta DeBatts
Algo
W. S. Carter
Kubiak
Bay County
Six More Bodies Recovered From Submarine S 4
PROVINCETOWN Mass Jan 7 Six more bodies were recovered today from the hull of the sunken submarine S 4 lying 190 feet under water off Provincetown. The death toll rose to 18 after the latest salvage. Rear Admiral Frank H Brumby said divers would try this afternoon to enter the control room where more bodies are expected. The six recovered today were found in the engine room where seven others had previously been taken.
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Provincetown
Massi
Y.P
Coast Guard
Paulding
Frank H. Brumby
Downtown Shoe Store Basement Fire Extinguished
Fire department called to Fri’s Cut Boots Shoe store in downtown. Blaze started in wooden receptacles for ashes in the basement and was quickly put out by 8 o’clock. No damage reported.
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Fri
National Auto Show Opens In New York City
New York January 7. The national automobile show at Grand Central Palace opens today displaying 1928 car models from all manufacturers. Industry leaders expect record competition with fierce price cuts noted in the small car segment as 1928 promises major changes in automotive market dynamics.
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N.Y
New York
Grand Central Palace
United States
Report Of State Health Commissioner Shows Good Record For 1927
Michigan enjoyed a disease free year overall in 1927 per Dr Guy L Keifer state health commissioner. Communicable disease cases dropped by 387069 with measles down 32023 and whooping cough down 1980. Tuberculosis rose 198 smallpox 914 and infantile paralysis 175 while meningitis edged up and typhoid fell. The educational effort drives public health progress.
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Lansing
Mich
U.P
Michigan
Guy L. Keifer
State Commissioner of Health
Kiefer
Life sentence handed down in Howell Court
In Howell Michigan a man from Holland pleaded guilty to stealing 10000 dollars in cash and bonds from a home near Gregory on November 7. The judge sentenced the man to life imprisonment due to habitual liquor law violations. Co-defendants faced prison terms and probation on related charges.
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Howell
Mich
Michigan
Lewis
Gariie
Holland
George
Richmond
Gregory
Ganic
J. H.collins
Gepue
Joseph Dephenhome
Nolland
Roger Strick
Kalamazoo
Former Shepherdites And Pin Pushers Win Challenge
The Pin Pushers led by Frank Brownson defeated the Olympias in three straight games in a bowling challenge. Final three game totals were 3080 for the Pin Pushers and 2904 for the Olympias, with Bailey and Me Lain each scoring 210 and 200 in the 200 game segment.
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Essex
Senator Ferris Reaches 75th Birthday in Senate
Washington January 7 Senator Woodbridge N Ferris Democrat Michigan former governor received birthday congratulations from colleagues in the upper house He continued working and said he enjoyed excellent health The item also mentions a January Clearance Sale on entire stack of dresses and other garbled text from Larson Style showcases.
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Washington
Woodbridge N. Ferris
Michigan
Clearange Saleon
Larson
Michigan land of industry shows 1500 new corporations
Michigan's industrial growth is shown by the rise in registered corporations. In 1027 the state notes a net gain of 3,500 corporations with 2,622 new firms and 466 expanding their capital stock. About 16,000 corporations paid $6,884.40 in privilege fees, while gasoline tax receipts totaled $13,219,112 with $882,901 refunded.
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Lansing
Michigan
Michigan’s
John S. Hagstorty
Haggertyn
Department
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Larsen
Army of Rats
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Basketeers
Port Au Pringe
Calle Says
Howell Court
Shepherdites
Ames
Senator Ferris
Arpsaw T
Hagegerty
Buitling
Moyle
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