Lindbergh Lands in Managua as Central American Tour Opens
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh arrived in Managua Nicaragua to a joyous welcome. Tens of thousands cheered as bells rang and flowers flew while he toured toward the presidential mansion. He noted the warm welcome and prepared to continue to San Jose Costa Rica on the sixth leg of his Central American journey.
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Managua
Nicaragua
U.P
Charles A. Lindbergh
United States
Weet Taindberth
Lindbergh
San Jose
Costa Rica
Pioneer Railroad Builder Is Dead
CHICAGO Jan 6 UPR Marvin Hughitt 90 longtime Chicago and Northwestern leader died at Lake Forest after a paralytic stroke he suffered yesterday. He began as a telegrapher at fifteen and served through Civil War mobilization duties. He rose to general manager in 1872 and later became president and longtime chairman of the board.
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Chicago
U.pr
Marvin Hughitt
Lake Forest
Chicago and Northwestern System
Chicago & Northwestern
State Strengthens Fight On Predatory Animals
Lansing January 6 The state moves to curb predatory animals harming game preserves. The conservation department abolishes the office of predatory animal control and puts 80 state trappers under chief Hugh Green and district wardens. Expert trappers will assist district crews, boosting efficiency and saving about $1000 yearly.
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Lansing
U.P
Conservation Department
Hugh Green
Wm. R. Hogarth
Saturday Deadline On 1927 Plates
Local officers set a Saturday deadline for 1927 automobile license plates. After that date drivers face legal action as grace period has ended. About 2,500 1928 licenses have been issued by M. S. Wardrop to date.
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M. S. Wardrop
Supervisors Vote on Sheriff Fees and Mileage Rates
At the morning supervisors meeting, Sampson moved to audit the sheriff’s loss and approve fees on a 9 fee basis while denying compensation for sheriff office work. The board, with 14 ayes and no nays, carried the motion. Mileage reimbursement was cut from 12 to 10 cents per mile.
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Sampson
Genuine
Doe
Lincoln
Fremont
Deerfield
Union
Chippewa
Deriver
Isabella
Nottawa
Sherman
Coldwater
Gilmore
Physicians Authorized to Sign Death Certificates
Lansing Mich January 6 Attorney General W W Potter held that only registered physicians may sign death certificates. The opinion was issued to Edgan J Valentine Benton Harbor attorney and clarifies legal medical documentation requirements.
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Lansing
Mich
U.R
W. W. Potter
Edgan J. Valentine
Benton Harbor
Postponements in Fall Sinclair oil case and Walsh law test
In Washington, a second postponement looms in the Fall Sinclair oil conspiracy case as Albert Fall seeks delay due to illness while Harry M. Blackmer faces contempt charges under the 1926 Walsh law. Blackmer’s testimony and potential forfeiture of $100,000 in liberty bonds are central as his legality arguments unfold before Justice Siddons in the District of Columbia Supreme Court.
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Washington
Dan
Harry M. Blackmer
Albert B. Fall
Interior
Dourt
Sinclair
Fall
Blackmar
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
Justice Siddons
Blackmer
Continental Trading Company
Angle
Sinclair Oil
Nathan Miller
George Gordon Battle
New York
United States
France
James 3. O'Neil
Sinclaire-Burns
Siddons
Brickmer
Midwest Refining Company
O'Neil
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Ferris Quintet Meets Central Here Tonight
Ferris Institute hosts Central State in a season opener that could set the tone for both teams. Central relies on Captain McGlatchy and Eno Palkner as starters while Ferris defensive forward Muland? Munson or Monaghan may join the lineup.
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Ferris Quintet
Central
Tferris-Central
Tory
Ferris Institute
Central State
Centralites
Maroons
Ferris
Big Rapids
Mt. Pleasant
Fighting Bearcats
Lodewyk
McGlatchy
Eno Palkner
Finn
Ang
Munson
Monaghan
Burnham
West
Reck
Stackhouse
New City Water Well Connection Planned Today
The new city water well will be connected with the old pump today. This will supply 400 gallons per minute by water power and may be increased by electric motors when demand arises.
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City
Hickman Pleads Insanity in Los Angeles Murder Case
Edward Hickman, accused of murdering Ivy Thoms, entered a second plea of not guilty by reason of insanity as his trial was set for February 1. Hickman’s behavior in custody showed signs of a disordered mind while his alleged accomplice Hunt was remanded to juvenile court to face murder charges. The two youths, once rivals, met and shook hands as they posed for photos.
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Los Angeles
U.P
Edward Hickman
Hickman
Carlos Hardy
Wickman
Ivy Thoms
Stose Hill Deuggist
Hunt
Morning Conferences And Personal Interviews Added Features of Guest Campaign
Morning conferences and personal interviews are added to the three day business institute led by J. De Griest. The program includes noon lunches and evening lectures with talks at Park Hotel Munsonle Hall High School Bennett Hotel K of C Hall and Park Hotel. The format invites all workers and tradespeople to listen in and seek advice for personal and community business concerns.
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J. de Griest
Aveels
Gyriest
Valug
Varios
Bennett Hotel
of C
Hall
Park Heth
Ge ‘Hall
Griest
Durant Enters Price War With New Star and Durant Sixes
New York reports Durant unveiled the Starr model and a line of Durant Sixes to be shown tomorrow. Prices match Ford on most Star models, with a Roadster at 405 and coupes and sedans ranging from 495 to 570. The move expands the auto price contest among Ford General Motors and Dodge.
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New York
U.P.W. C
Durant
Star
Ford
General Motors
Chevrolet
Hoyy Whippet
Dodge
State To Aid Fruit Growers In Rate Fight
Brenton Harbor Michigan January 6 The Michigan Fruit Growers association won state backing to press for lower freight rates on fruit. Kit Clardy assistant attorney general filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission arguing western rates are preferential and overcharge Michigan growers, urging the ICC to act to protect Michigan fruit interests.
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Brenton Harbor
U.P
Michigan Fruit Growers Association
Michigan
Kit Clardy
Interstate Commercie Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Marshall Pioneer Merchant Dies in Michigan
Edgar G. Brewer aged 74 died in Marshall Michigan after a long career as a dry goods merchant. He began as a clerk for his father, bought the business in 1878, led it until 1926 when a divorce followed by ill health ended active duties. Brewer was a well known Southern Michigan businessman.
Kotex Sale Noted At Larsen Style Shop
Eight boxes of Kotex offered at 98 cents each in a store listing for Larsen Style Shop with catalog code 7-884.
Auxiliary Members Hold Installation Next Monday Eve
Members of the American Legion auxiliary will install officers next Monday evening January 9 at the Legion hall. Mrs Marion Schiik, Battle Creek state president, will install, and Mrs N Spaulding of St Johns past state president will guest the occasion. Legion members join for a joint meeting, pot luck supper, program and social time to follow.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Marion Schiik
Battle Creek
Auxiliary
N. Spaulding
St. Johns
Uthe
Legion
Lithuanian Polish Frontier Clashes Leave Soldier Wounded
Reports from Berlin indicate renewed border tensions as Polish and Lithuanian frontier guards exchanged fire near a border town. One Lithuanian soldier was wounded as Lithuanian troops cut border posts provoking Polish fire, with Lithuanians returning fire.
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Berlin
Dan
U.P
Poland
Lithuania
Nicaraguan Crisis Seen Stabilizing Under Marines
Washington reports say Nicaragua’s situation is well in hand with Marine reinforcements en route from three points. Officials expect Sandino’s rebels to disengage once faced with the stronger force, and a return to normalcy may follow after the border withdrawal.
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Washington
Nicaragua
Navy
Sandino
Chestate
Bingham
Connecticut
Weather obstruction delays S-4 rescue in Charleston harbor
In Boston the court of inquiry heard that continued unfavorable weather hindered the rescue of the six men trapped in the S-4 submarine's engine room after a collision with the Coast Guard cutter Paulding. Lieut Ellsworth suggested air lines and diving could have saved more lives if weather allowed.
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Charleston Navy Yard
Boston
Mass
Coat Guard
Paulding
Lieut
Ellsworth
Hilsworth
Durant merger rumors swirl as VerLinden linked to Durant
Rumors without confirmation circulated in Lansing on January 6 that Edward VerLinden, who resigned as president and general manager of the Peerless Automobile concern, has joined with W O Durant in a new merger. Details expected at the New York automobile show opening tomorrow.
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Lansing
Mich
Edward VerLinden
Peerless Automobilancern
Foxers
Auction Sales Thursday Jan 4 Near Clare and Republic
Auction notices announce two sales on January 4 and January 9. Leo Smoek sells cattle hogs household goods and farm implements at his Clare area residence starting 10:00 am conducted by Thos Groves. John Leonard & Sons plan a January 9 sale near Republic Track plant and Shepherd listing horses cattle hogs sheep and farm implements with 10:00 am start, J D Helman and Floyd McNaughton serving as auctioneer and clerk respectively.
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Leo Smoek
Clare
Thos. Groves
John Leonard & Sons
Republic Track
Shepherd
J. D. Helman
Floyd McNaughton
Auction Postponed for John W. McKay Sale
The auction of administrator John W. McKay, scheduled for Wednesday January 4, was postponed to Wednesday January 11, 1928. The sale list appeared in the Times December 30, 1927.
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John W. McKay
Times
Auction sale postponed for Shan shan notice
The Shan shan auction set for Wednesday January 4 was postponed to Tuesday January 10. Sale list appeared in Daily Limes December 31 1027.
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Shanshan
Investigation of Nicaraguan situation and troop withdrawal
The report notes skepticism about pulling American troops from Nicaragua as the general trend. The piece cites limited options for withdrawal and references a Larsen Style Shop advertising 142 off on ladies coats amid other notices.
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Larsen Style Shop
Hearst Mexican Documents Labeled Fakes
Senate investigators report seven Hearst Mexican documents labeled fakes. The papers purported to be Mexican government code messages are considered spyrious. De Struble testified members hope to identify one or two fabricators and report to the Senate for action. This session was expected to be the committee's final meeting.
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Washington
Ohio youth to face electric chair for murder
The 16 year old killer of a woman and her baby in Conneaut Ohio will be executed by electric chair after a condemned youth dinner. Warden Thomas outlined the schedule as sundown tonight with a last meal before the sentence is carried out.
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Columbus
Ohio
Jan
Floyd
Conneaut
Brown
Thomas
Ihan
Navy probe erupts as Magruder article fuels fury
Washington January 6 U R The House Naval Affairs Committee faced an uproar during a hearing on Rear Admiral Kragruder and his magazine articles defending navy officers and policy Rep Miller assailed the admiral accusing him of vanity and questioned his pay Magruder refused to disclose payments saying it was none of your business The panel laughed at his remark as further charges and defenses were exchanged about contracts and editor refusals.
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Washington
U.R
House Naval Affairs Committee
Thomas Magruder
Navy
Miller
Majiruder
Hs Magruder
Ilgne
Vaid
Ao Magider
Britten
Pennsylvania
Magruder
City reports no new smallpox cases
City health officer Dr. Baskerville says no new smallpox cases in the city. five total in city and four in county, with more likely as 16 day exposure window passes. Vaccinations increasing. city high school expected to open and classes resume next week unless unusual developments occur.
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G M. Baskerville
Pleasant
Attacks on Immigration Law at Battle Creek Congress
Dr. Alex Hrdlicka of the Smithsonian Institute argues against immigration restriction aims. He contends there is no proof that migrants harm the economy and dismisses claims of adverse effects. The discussion centers on whether immigration improves domestic welfare.
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Battle Creek
Janz
Battle‘Creek
Race Betterment Congress
Alex Hrdlicka
Smithsonian Institute
STATE SOLONS CALLED IN DEFENSE OF GOOD
Chester Good, on trial for robbery and loot disposal, plans to call state lawmakers and bar members to establish an alibi. Good’s attorney contends lawmakers will testify he was not in New York in May or June. The defense aims to show Good pawned jewelry in a New York shop.
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Detrole
Lester Moll
Good
Good 4
New York
Two Hot Challenge Matches At Bowling Alley Tonight
Two bowling challenge matches are scheduled for tonight at the local alley. The Shepherd defend title lineup faces six rivals from the surrounding town promising an 800 pin bet and an oyster supper. The George Batsakis group challenges Brownson’s crew in a city league clash with five players featured on each side.
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Crack Gorham
Sid
Sid Thompson
Fred’ Stilgenbauer
Virgil McClintic
John A. Mulvey
Jack Johnson
Cliff Clark
George Batsakis
Brownson
George
Breidenstein
Battle
McLinn
Willman
Raymond Hersee
Batsakis
Bailey
Mail
Spag
Jauolo
Brooks
Lumbling
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Park Hotel
Munsonle Hall
Fords
State
Marshall Pioneer Merchant
Sendino
Mexico City
Augustino Sandino
Sandinn
Trainor
Hearst Mex
Naval Affairs Committee
Ers Vive
Seracys
Shade Zoey
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