House Speaker Fights For Tax On Amusements
Lansing report states House Speaker Fred R Ming will push a state amusement tax to fund institutional expansion. The plan would raise about 5 million dollars annually and may have better passage than Gov Green's proposed income tax. Ming explains the tax could start quickly and be directed to education, with details on rates for tickets from ten cents to three dollars.
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Green
Lansing
Fred R. Ming
House
United Press Today
Senate
Fred W. Green
Mojave A longtime SP worker earns pension after 44 years
Mah Kah known as Mojave, a 69 year old janitor for the Southern Pacific division superintendent’s offices in Bakersfield, retires after 44 years of uninterrupted service. He began with SP in 1884 in Oregon as a laborer, later moving to the San Joaquin division and Mojave as a section hand.
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Cal
Southern Pacific Railroad
Mah Kah
Mojave
Muir
Oregon
San Joaquin
Hoover to travel by special train to Florida for Florida trip
President elect Hoover will depart Washington Monday at 10 30 for Florida on a special Atlantic Coast Line train. The train is due to reach Miami Beach around 1 30 Tuesday afternoon, according to headquarters.
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Washington
Hoover
Florida
Atlantic Coast Line
Miami Beach
Marshal Foch Remains Critically Ill After Heart and Kidney Complications
Paris reports Marshal Ferdinand Foch endured an excellent night amid a critical uraemic condition. Madam Foch said doctors were encouraged by his good day yesterday but declined to promise full recovery, noting the seriousness of his heart and kidney issues.
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Paris
U.P
Ferdinand Foch
Foch
Highway plans await actions of legislature
Michigan highway officials delay outlining a two year program until after adjournment as competing proposals loom. Deputy Commissioner Burton warns against diverting gasoline and weight tax revenues to other uses, while Governor Green opposes funding shifts via an income tax. The department aims to catch up on mileage, but faces many competing plans that could curb new highway building.
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United Press
Lansing
U.P
Grover C.dillman
Highway Committee
Administrative Board
Highway Department
W. R. Burton
Fred W. Green
Green
Burton
Michigan
Frank D. Fitzgerald
Belives
Red Cross Sends Aid to Quake Ravaged Cumana City
In Caragas Venezuela a severe quake Thursday killed about 200 people and injured 1,000 with thousands left homeless. The city of Cumana, capital of Sucre state, housing roughly 12 000 residents, suffered extensive damage estimated at 10 million dollars. Nearby Mole was reportedly destroyed with no casualty figures released.
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Venezuela
Afl Red
Cumana
Jose Garbi
Sucre
Gariaco
Death Claims Aged Isabella Pioneer Peter J. MacFarland Jr
Peter J. MacFarland Jr a longtime Isabella county resident died late Friday at his daughter Minnie s home 117 North Fancher Street He came from Canada nearly 50 years ago settling on a farm in East Vernon Township He was longtime farmer and secretary of the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance company He is survived by eight children including Peter J Jr Frank John Will Iessa Minnie Laura and Louise Funeral plans not finalized but likely Monday
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Peter J. MacFarland, Jr
Isabella County
Minnie MacFarland
North Fancher Street
Mr. MacFarland
Canada
East Vernon Township
Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Catherine Lynch MacFarland
MacFarland
Peter J. Jr
Lansing
Frank MacFarland
Detroit
John
Will MacFarland
Iessa Mackarland
Will
East Vernon
Mt. Pleasant
Laura
Louise MacFarland
Robbers Die by Own Hand as Bank Heist Fails
Three men attempted to rob the Dederick bank near Nevada Missouri. Clark aged 26 staggered from the woods blind from buckshot and died by self-inflicted gunshot. Charles Allen 60 was found dead with a revolver in hand. Vern Ward 26 was captured in Capaldo Kansas.
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Dederick
Here
Vicares
Walters Tough
Clark
Charles Allen
Allen
Vern Ward
The
Gamiy
Capaldo
Kan
Highway funds split proposal faces department opposition
Highway department officials oppose Representative Dykstra's plan to divide the weight tax three ways, arguing the current distribution suffices. They warn the administration may side with the department to protect expansion plans if cuts to highway funds become a threat.
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Dykstra
Warnings Issued On Fraudulent Influenza Cures
The U.S. Department of Agriculture warned the public that all preparations and drugs advertised as influenza cures are fraudulent. Proceedings may be taken under the Food and Drugs Act. Officials noted false ads in press cannot be prosecuted under the act unless tied to packaging claims.
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Agricultural Department
Department
Wther
Dea
W. G. Campsbell
Armed revolt reported current in Guatemala
Reports from Washington state rebel forces have seized at least two Guatemalan provinces in an arid revolt. The clashes mark a major upheaval with authorities tracing the rebellion to multiple provinces and ongoing combat.
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Guatemala
Washington
Rebels Favor Peace Talks With Marines Leaving Nicaragua
Letters attributed to Augusto Sandino propose peace terms and a conference at San Rafael del Norte. Turcios, Sandino rep, says letters authentic. U S marines to withdraw with about 1000 leaving 4000, per Managua report.
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Marine Corps
D. Sellers
Sandino
San Rafael del Norte
Trapper Kills Seven Coyotes in Midland County
Lansing reports that a state trapper in Geneva township Midland County captured and killed seven coyotes in the last three months. Conservation chief Hugh Green says the finding challenges the belief that few coyotes exist south of the Straits of Mackinac, noting seven in one township implies wider presence in the lower peninsula.
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Lansing
U. P
Lower Peninsula
Michigan
Conservalion Department
Geneva Township
Midland County
Hugh Green
Straits of Mackinac
Indians Book Cage Game With Alma High School
Indians coach Bauer announces a varsity game at Alma High School next Tuesday night with Alma High on the schedule and Alma Reserves slated for a 7 p m preliminary.
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Bauer
Indians
Alia
Alma
Detroit Hit and Run Kills Blind Pianist Robert Scott
Police hunt for a hit and run driver after striking 28 year old blind pianist Robert Scott in Detroit early this morning. Scott was rushed to a hospital by a witness but died there.
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Janu
U.P
Robert Scott
Scott
Oil Tax Could Resolve Isabella Oil Land Values
Prosecuting Attorney James I. Ryen reports a draft bill for next week's legislature would tax oil at 8 percent upon extraction. One percent funds state inspector setup, one percent to Isabella county, and one half percent to producing township. The plan aims to balance assessments amid rising farm values while preserving land value fairness if oil discovery falters.
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Isabella
James I. Ryen
Mt. Pleasant
Lansing
Isabella County
Ryan
John Fussman Dies After Long Illness
John Fussman of 314 South Washington Street died this morning at Brandstetter Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services set for 9 am Tuesday at the Roman Catholic Church in Beal City with burial in Beal City Cemetery.
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Washington Street
Brandstetter Hospital
Fussmanin
Beal City
Split probabl e football group in west coast
Portland report says the Pacific Coast Intercollegiate football conference may split after the Big Four formed. Washington California USC and Stanford lock in annual games for five years, shrinking schedules for the remaining six schools. Oregon Oregon State Washington State Idaho Montana expected to form a Northern Division with Washington invited later. a Southern Division would include California trio plus UC Santa Barbara and St Marys. Gonzaga may join the North.
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Ued Press
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California
Southern California
Stanford
Oregon
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Washington State
Idaho
Montana
UC. S. A
Santa Clara
St. Mary’s
Gonzaga
Hoover Seeks Hughes as Secretary of State Leader
Washington reports President-elect Hoover invited Charles Evans Hughes to be his secretary of state. Hughes previously served 1921 to 1925 and led delegation to the Pan American conferences in Havana and in Washington.
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O.R
Eliot Izrbert Jleaver
Charles Evans Hughes
Waslington
Chirf
New York
U.P
Hoover
Lawyer Statesman
Wary A Harvey Dies At Her Home Here
Miss Harvey fifty three? No, sixty three years old died at her home on South College Avenue after months of illness. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:00 PM conducted by Rev. C. B. Hawkins. Burial in Riverside Cemetery beside her parents.
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Marge A. Marvey
South College Avenue
Miss Harvey
C. B. Hawkins
Riverside Cemetery
Plans For Huge Merger Of Churches Announced
Cleveland reports a plan to merge 6,260 Congregational churches across the United States Porto Rico Hawaii and Alaska with 1,000 Christian churches. The combined group would exceed one million members and a September vote by individual churches is planned.
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Cleveland
United States
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Alaska
Herbert D. Rugg
National Conference
Ritz Theater cashier robbed of about $300 in Flint
Miss Maregaret Gannon, cashier at the Ritz Theater, was forced to hand over roughly $300 last night during a lull between shows. The robbery happened about 9 o'clock in the lobby area by the ticket geller’s Wigoth.
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Flint, Mich
Maregaret Gannon
Ritz
Geller
Wigoth
Fatalities Mount As Storm Strikes Four States
Reports from four storm stricken states show fatalities mounting with the death toll in Illinois Indiana Kentucky and Ohio rising. Red Cross aid dispatched to Maunie Illinois as emergency needs include anti tetanus serum while communication lines are being restored.
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River
Cleveland
State Health Officers See Influenza Curbed In Michigan
Lansing January 19 state health officials report the influenza epidemic in Michigan appears to be curbed with 99 new cases recorded yesterday the lowest since the outbreak began. Total cases reach 20 197 and December deaths are expected near 1500 though complete figures are unavailable.
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Michigan ‘ Department’ of Health
Michigan
J. W. Deacon
Department of Vital Statistics
Weacon
Michigez
Altho
Local Cagers Fall to Mt Pleasant In Rough Battle
Mt Pleasant edged Caro in a hard fought high school basketball game as the Tigers smothered Caro’s offense. Taylor led Mt Pleasant with multiple baskets and a free throw, while Caro’s six free throws reached a total of ten.
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Mt Pleasent
Tuscola
Mt. Pleasant
Eucouter
Taylor
Ranery
Saginaw
Arthur Hill
Caro
Ellis
Green
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Canter
Rajkovitch
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Wood
Ferris
Governor Johnston Faces Impeachment Reports
Oklahoma City January 19. Impeachment charged against Gov Henry S Johnston on five counts by the Oklahoma House of Representatives. County Attorney George Callihan will investigate charges of incompetence and official corruption with possible criminal action pending Senate review.
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Okla
U.P
Henry S. Johnston
Oklahoma House of Representatives
George Callihan
House
Johnston
Senate
Joordon
Ullico
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