Communist curb up before U S Congress
Washington, Jan 17. The Fish committee majority report recommends outlawing the Communist party of the United States, deporting alien Communists, and barring Communist entrants. It also urges funds for the justice department to counter Communism and a ban on Russian convict labor goods. A minority view downplays the threat and favors limited extra laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.py
United States
Congress
the Fish
House
Communist Party of the
Justice Department Bureau of Investigation
Ren. Nelson
Rep
Tish
America
Nelson
Justice Department
Labor Department
Post Office Department
Communist Party
Amtorg ‘Trading ‘Corporation
Secret Police
Pontiac Doctor In Heart Balm Suit
Dr. Leroy E. Gibson a 45 year old Pontiac specialist is named defendant in a 50000 breach of promise suit filed in circuit court by Miss Lula Mewelling 36 a former housekeeper and patient of Gibson during 1928 1930. She alleges affectionate promises followed by discharge and resignation from the housekeeping post after his wife’s death.
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Pontiac
Leroy E. Gibson
Lula Mewelling
Gibson
Miss Flewelling
Clara Bow Not Quitting Films Says Paramount Toast
Hollywood dispatch reports no truth to claims Clara Bow will quit acting. Paramount West Coast production chief B P Schulberg said Bow remains scheduled to return to work in March on Working Girl, an adaptation of White Mice, with Sylvie Sidney replacing her temporarily.
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Hollywood
Clara Bow
B. P. Schulberg
Paramount Studios
Migs Bow
Gary Cooper
Schulberg
Sylvie Sidney
Miss. Bow
March Lin
Stege
Edward Smithers Death
Edward C. Smithers aged 77 died at his North Franklin street home after years of ill health. Survived by wife, two sons Charles and James, and three daughters Mrs Jerome P Grand Rapids, Mrs Malcolm McShea, and Teresa Mt Pleasant. Funeral Monday at 9 in Sacred Heart church.
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Edward C. Smithers
Mr. Pleasant
North
Franklin Street
Mr. Smithers
Charles
James
Sr. M. Jerome, P
Grand Rapids
Malcolm McShea
Teresa
Mt. Pleasant
Sacred Heart Church
Invitation to Russia and Turkey for European federation
A sub committee recommends an immediate invitation to Russia and Turkey to join Aristide Briand’s proposed European federation. Dino Grandi urges suspending sessions until Russian and Turkish delegates arrive, stressing equal participation and disarmament requirements. Arthur Henderson supports Grandi’s stance.
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Geneva
Du.pp
Russia
Turkey
Aristide Briand
Dino ‘Grandi
Grandi
Italy
Arthur Henderson
Support Grows for Liberal House Rules Change
The push to liberalize house rules gains momentum with Republican backing. Rep Laguardia of New York plans to urge more radical revisions than yesterday proposed by Rep Crisp of Georgia. Insurgent Republicans and allied Democrats shape concrete proposals as concessions from leaders appear likely in the next House.
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Washington
Jan
U.P
Rep. Laguardia
Repu
N. Y
Crisp
Dem
Seven Men Seek Chicago Mayor Post
Chicago dispatch reports seven candidates remained in the Republican mayoral race as Barrett and DePriest withdrew. Barrett quit to unite rivals against Thompson, aiming to end Thompsonism. DePriest withdrew after alleging a jokester filed his petition.
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Chicago
U.P
William Hale
Big Bill” Thompson
Oscar DePriest
Barrett
Thompson
Grin and Beret Dance Quickly Succeeds J Hop Urging Freshmen
Central State Teachers college announces its Grin and Beret dance hosted by the freshman class as the year’s major social event replacing the Fresh Flurry to favor the J Hop. Geo Bacon leads planning with Lenore French publicity and Howard Loomis decorations. An eight piece Golden Troubadour orchestra will provide music.
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Central State Teachers College
Geo. Bacon
St. Louis
Lenore French
Mb. Pleasant
Howard Loomis
Lansing
Golden Troubadour
Lay Plans for Oil Tariff or Embargo by U S
Washington January 17 delegates at the governors oil conference approved a congressional petition seeking relief for the petroleum industry and voted to form an executive committee in Washington to press their demands before Congress. They urged an emergency embargo and an 80 percent cut in foreign crude imports based on 1928 figures, plus total exclusion of refined products and a boycott of Russian oil.
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Washington
W.P
Congress
World War Vet Prank Leaves Civil War Vet Happy
A 36 year old World War II veteran pranked an 85 year old Civil War veteran yesterday. Maj Albert Dunham keeper of Michigan seal was misled by a doctored document appointing him to the Michigan Soldiers home board. Governor Brucker signed a fake commission amid a playful salute.
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Lansing
The
World Way
Albert Dunham
Major Dunham
State of
Michigan
Michigan Soldiers’ Home
Brucker
State of Michigan
Argonne
Spottsylvania
Dunham
Wickersham Commission Prohibition Report Delayed
Washington January 17 The long awaited Wickersham commission prohibition report will not be submitted to President Hoover until next week The report is expected for publication in newspapers Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon Only three of the 11 members were in Washington today and one was to leave soon The delay stems from final editing and printing details
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Washington
Hoover
Commission
Bones Believed to Belong to Tecumseh Found in Ontario Attic
In SARMA Ont January 17 A house on Walpole Island yielded human bones believed to be Tecumseh the famed Shawnee chief and War of 1812 ally. Tecumseh led a planned Indian confederacy and was killed at the Thames in 1813. British forces had made him a brigadier general during the conflict.
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Walpole Island
Tecumseh
Tippecanoe
Thames River
Ontario
Cadillac Men Test Liquor Source In Harbor Town
Gust Anderson and Black Gust Johnson, woodsmen jailed by Judge Millington for refusing to name liquor sources, were freed after admitting they bought two pints of whiskey from neighbor Bert Derby. Derby was arrested in consequence.
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Cadillag
Mich
Dan
U.P
Gust Anderson
Gust” Johnson
J. Millington
Liberty
Bert Derby
England Ark Farmers Get Carload of Potatoes and Beans
ENGLAND Ark Jan 17 UP The town received news that Mot t Nebraska would ship a carload of potatoes and 20 sacks of beans, sparking a quiet relief among England farmers who faced hunger as cotton failed and prices dropped. Mayo W Williams leads Red Grass relief and heads a citizens committee drafting aid to Hoover, while letters from across the country chastise him for conditions.
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England
Ark
U.P
Mot‘will
Neb
Mayo W. O.williams
Williams
Hoover
Relief Issue Triggers Bitter Senate Debate
Washington January 17 A bitter battle in the Senate over relief for destitute towns and people pits proposals for a $25,000,000 Red Cross appropriation against calls to restrict funds. President Hoover opposes federal relief funds though Robinson's plan appears likely to pass by two thirds. Senators attack Red Cross leadership while supporting medical and fuel provisions to aid immediate needs.
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Hoover
Red Cross
Washington
Congress
Senate
Hoover Sawa
Red ‘Cross
Robinson
Troover
John Barton Payne
White House
Black
Dem
Ala
Prisoner Weinert Captured After Ionian County Jail Escape
Detroit reports Fran cis Weinert 31 from Lansing arrested today by a radio scout car crew. He and two others escaped Ionia County jail by sawing bars. Weinert denied resistance and was unarmed. The escape involved three others threatened with an iron rod if alarms were raised.
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Detroit
Jan
U.P
Francis
Weinert
Ionia County
Lansing
Lewis, Rice
Charles Furman
Tonia County
Annual Ag Club Meet March 2 at Central State Teachers
The Isabella county annual Boys and Girls Agricultural club meeting will be held at Central State Teachers college on Monday March 2. Prizes will honor best corn beans potatoes sewing and canning with an extensive award list for top school work and individual subjects. County banks funded the event under the supervision of County School Commissioner H G Caszatt and Prof Myron A Cobb of the Central State agricultural department.
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Boys and Girls Agricultural Club
Isabella
Central State Teachers ‘College
H. G. Caszatt
Myron A. Cobb
Central State Agricultural Department
Holland Swept by Destructive Storm
A violent storm battered Holland causing widespread disruption. Telegraph and telephone lines were badly damaged, shipping and other traffic faced interruptions, and several floods were reported across multiple regions.
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Holland
Amsterdam
U.pi
Whole Family Takes to Mt Pleasant Ice Rink This Winter
Mt Pleasant embraces ice skating with broad appeal as families and individuals flood the municipal park rink since the season began two weeks ago. The Fair grounds rink now attracts hundreds when weather cooperates, with heating in the locker room and a candy stand nearby. Electric lights and a central beacon enhance evening skating, and the city plans to expand facilities for flooding this summer.
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Mt. Pleasant
Michigan
Columbians Endorse Red Cross Drought Relief Drive
Grand Rapids Mich Jan 17 The Knights of Columbus endorse the 10 million drought relief fund sought by the American Red Cross. The pledge came at the supreme board meeting held in Grand Rapids to aid the drive. Supreme Knight Martin H Carmody presided despite pneumonia. Directors discussed unemployment relief.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
U.R
American Red Cross
Knights of Columbus
Red Cross
Supreme Board of Directors
William J. McGinley
New Haven
Conn
Red Grass
New York
Martin H. Carmody
Supreme Knight
Carmody
Fire Department Stops Fast Spread at Norah's Pantry
A three minute city fire department response prevented major losses at Norah's Pantry restaurant 206 East Broadway. The blaze began from a short circuit after an electric wire was accidentally pulled from its connection. Little damage occurred to the cat show on the Isabella County bank block second floor.
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Norah’s* Pantry
East Broadway
Isabella County Bank
Detroit Auto Show Opens Tonight With $2 Million in Models
Detroit's annual automobile show at Convention hall opens tonight with models from 31 dealers on display. The event, showcasing progress from early cars to modern bodies and propulsion, runs through Jan. 24.
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Detroit
U.P
Convention Hall
Weather forecast for lower Michigan and Great Lakes region
Detroit and upper Michigan expect cloudy skies and slightly colder air with possible light snow tonight. Sunday brings gentle to moderate easterly winds as conditions shift, while week ahead shows light snow near the start and again midweek with fluctuation between warmer and colder spells and widespread readings across the Great Lakes area.
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Detroit
Lower Michigan
Upper Michigan
Atlook
Region of
Great Lakes
Chicago
Wm. Funnell Dies in Ann Arbor
Word has been received that William Funnell of Isabella township was taken to Ann Arbor Friday afternoon and died this morning after about two months of illness. Mrs. Funnell and their son Clayton accompanied him to Ann Arbor. the body will be brought back to his home today.
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William Funnell
Isabella Town
Ann Arbor
Funnell
Michigan Leaders Seek Curtailment of Administrative Board
State lawmakers debate trimming the administrative board powers to cut deficits and protect the general fund. Governor Brucker hinted at restricting authority while legislators consider reapportionment and budget timing, with Wayne and Detroit clashing over representation and a possible deal to balance future seats.
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Claude J. Markle
United Press
Lansing
U.P
State Administrative Board
Brucker
Green
Groesbeck
Skeeper
Calvin A. Campbell
Indian River
Senate
Michigan
Wayne County
Wayne
Len W. A’eighner
Wwoliu
State House
George R. Thompson
Bricker Vas
Two Boy Scout Troops To Be Installed Here Sunday
Two boy scout troops will be officially installed Sunday evening at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Troop 103 of Mt. Pleasant and Troop 106 of Breckinridge will participate. Evan P. Price will lead the ceremony with Maurice Fall and Arthur Clark assisting. Ray Boulton Edward Bonnell and Dean Barnes will award certificates. All Mt Pleasant troops and others interested are urged to attend.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Ray ‘Boulton
Scott
Mt. Pleasant
Breck
Enridge
Evan P. Price
Cutive
Maurice Fall
Arthur Clark
Ray Boulton
Edward Bonnell
Dean C
GC. Barnes
Mellon Denies Plan to Resign
Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon denied reports he would resign on March 4 and be succeeded by Henry M. Robinson of Pasadena. The rumors also said Ambassador Charles G. Dawes would return to chair the Republican National Committee and Charles Francis Adams would fill his diplomatic post, all of which were denied by White House officials.
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Washington
Mellon
Car Owners Delay 1930 Plate Purchases in Isabella County
Isabella County car owners largely continue using 1980 plates and delaying 1930 plate purchases. Wardrop and Wardrop report fewer than 1,500 1930 plates sold to date as final grace period nears January 31. The county registry notes 5 to 7 thousand cars registered and urges compliance before plates cease to be honored.
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Isabella County
Ccar
Wardrop and
Wardrop
Langingy
Fire chief Nathan Josef, Ludington, Dies at Home
Nathan Josef died at his Ludington home last night after a 20 year tenure as chief of the local fire department. He formerly led the Michigan Firemen's Association as president and served as vice president of the National Firemen's Organization.
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Arie
Ludington
Mich
U.P
Nathan Josef
Michigan Firemen’s Association
Ard
National Firemen’s Organization
Party power struggle shadows Michigan GOP convention
Capitol whispers say Governor Brucker and former Governor Green may clash for party control at the spring GOP convention. Green reportedly eyes the Senate seat held by Arthur Vandenberg, seeking influence as the party prepares for four years ahead.
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Terday
Hompson
Brucker
Krother
Arthur H. Vandenburg
Ver
Cenberg Weac
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Bobby Jones
Big Bill Tilden
Iovie
Sanije
Sam, Sax
Sande
Accelle
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Wm. Funnell
Methodist Church
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