Former Local Girl Killed in Lansing Crash
An inquest was scheduled for today into the death of Florence Fritz 20 formerly of Broomfield Isabella county killed in a Lansing auto collision Saturday night. She worked at John Bean company in Lansing and was the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs John Fritz. The accident involved a car driven by William Tobb of Lansing and another car operated by John Buckpitt Jr of Lansing Buckpitt was not held but was told he would be called to the inquest.
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Florence Fritz
Broomfield
Isabella County
Lansing
Fritz
John Bean Company
Herman Fritz
Broomfield Township
John Fritz
East Broadway
Pleasant
William ‘Obb
John
Buckpitt, Jr
Buckpitt
Thomas Boy
Edward B. Finley
Michigan State Bank
Hartford
John Wendell
Bird
Findley
Thomas
Charles Thomas
Finley
St. Lawrence Hospital
Robb
Cross Sisters
Edward W. Sparrow
Leslie
Crowley
Mason Hospital
Jackson
Mash Damages Sewer Pipes In Reed City
Reed City Mich Jan 19 residents warned by village weekly notice to stop throwing corn whiskey mash into sewers. The appeal from Village Marshal Ben Buerge urges offenders to use other disposal methods to protect the sewer system.
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Reed City
Reed Gity
Mich
U.P
Beare
Ben Buerge
Blanket Snow Slams Midwest With Accidents and Fogged Vision
A heavy blanket of snow covered the Great Lakes region causing widespread auto skidding and injuries. Chicago reported persistent snowfall from Sunday with many accidents, and at least two deaths were attributed to the storm. Snow turned to rain overnight while temperatures hovered near freezing.
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Ghigago
Xu.ri
Great Lakes
Chicago
New York
mid-Atlantic States
Seaboard
Rocky Mountain States
California
Thief Takes Best Of Flock From Deerfield Farm
County officers scour the area for a male suspect after a Saturday night theft of seven chickens from a 25 head flock owned by Mrs. James Ha ney of Deerfield township. Tracks from the coop to the road are the sole clue.
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James Haney
Deerfield Township
Weather Detroit Forecast Snow and Cold Outlook
Lower Michigan faces snow tonight and Tuesday with colder conditions on Tuesday. North regions expect stronger northwest winds and sharp temperature drops. Readings show mixed figures across cities including Detroit and Escanaba with notably cold highs and lows.
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Detroit
U.P
Michigan
Mor Piesercls
Escanaba
Sencei
Grand. Rapids
Ludington
Asw
Marquette
Pioneer Resident Mrs Master Dies Here Sunday
Mrs. Jacob Master, 7, longtime Isabella county resident, died at home 904 South Washington Street Sunday morning after years of ill health. Survived by husband four daughters Daisy Master Mrs Edward Demlow Mrs George Demlow of Mt. Pleasant and Mrs Thomas Brewer of Grand Ledge and a son Sam of southwest of the city. Funeral at home Wednesday 11 a.m. Burial in Pine River cemetery near Blanchard.
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Jacob Master
Isabella County
South
Washington Street
Master
Mt. Pleasant
Edward Demlow
Daisy Master
George Demlow
Thomas Brewer
Grand Lodge
Sam
Pine River’ Cemetery
Blanchard
State Capitol Swept by Fire This Morning
Fire at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing caused an estimated 10 000 to 50 000 in damage and destroyed Civil War relics including Gov Stephen Mason’s portrait and the Andersonville War Prison painting. The blaze started in the cigar stand basement area and spread up the elevator shaft, with repairs likely to include a fire proof shaft and interior redecorating.
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Lansing
U.P
State Capitol
Brucker
Mames
Shalline
Auto Title
Secretary of State
Charles Lane
Attorney General’s Department
Costigan
Stephen ‘T. Mason
Michigan
Andersonville
Comi
Mt Pleasant and Sacred Heart Enter State Debate Series
Mt. Pleasant high school and Sacred Heart academy join 83 other Michigan schools in the state elimination debate series. The contest uses the chain store question with early results determining entrants, leading to a final Parley in Ann Arbor.
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Mt. Pleasant High School
Sacred Heart Academy
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Central Ag Club Names New Leader at College
Howard Malcommson of Beaverton is the new president of the Agriculture club at Central State Teachers College. Roy Asiala of Kaleva is vice president, Wendell Kelly of Royal Oak secretary and treasurer, and Bentley Griggs of Sheridan is life reporter. The club plans to send representatives to Michigan State College during Farmer's Week, sponsor the winter grain judging contest, and promote 4-H work. At the next meeting at Professor M. A. Cobb’s home, 812 South College, Monday evening January 26, Cobb will display articles from his European trip.
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Howard Malcommson
Beaverton
Agriculture Club
Central State Teachers College
Roy Asiala
Kaleva
Wendell Kelly
Royal Oak
Bentley Griggs
Sheridan
Michigan State College
M. A. Cobb
South College
Wickersham Report Sent To President By Commission
The Wickersham commission delivered its voluminous report to the White House early today. Chairman George Wickersham carried the document in a Manila envelope and handed it to a president’s secretary before 9 am. He then returned home, declining to comment. Publication of the prohibition findings is expected tomorrow for congress.
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Washington
Wickersham Commission
White Boars
Geroge Wickersham
White House
Wickersham
Commission
Congress
U.P
Hoovee
My. Hoov
State unveils project cost and insurance stance
The project was completed in 1877 at a cost of 1,144,000 dollars. The state reports no insurance coverage on its properties.
Governor orders full probe of Michigan capitol fire
Governor Brucker ordered State Fire Marshal Charles Lane to lead a complete investigation into this morning's fire at the state capitol. Lane and capitol street superintendent Wallace Brown were summoned to discuss all known facts. The governor downplayed incendiary theories while praising Lansing fire crews for their work.
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U.P
Charles Lane
Brucker
State Capitol
Lane
Wallace
Brown
Steet
Capitol
Jre
Sixth Annual Scholarship Contest to Be May 15
The sixth annual scholastic contest for Michigan high schools will be held at Central State Teachers College on Friday May 15. President E G Warriner and the Central State faculty plan an expanded program including an extemporaneous speaking contest. A journalism conference accompanies academic vocational and music events with divisions A B and C. Growth shows 1926 51 schools 671 students to 1930 111 high schools 1118 students. a new rule now limits reps per high school.
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Central State ‘Teachers College
Central State
Pernoon
I. A. Beddow
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Arthur H. Rice
Michigan Education Journal
Michigan Education Association
Romaine McCall
Gratiot County
Herald
Ithaca
State
State Department
Flint
South
Haven
Vocational
St. Louis
Barryton
Tawas City
Two Killed in Lansing Areas Over Weekend
Icy streets and fast cars left two dead in Lansing area including John L. Thomas, 7, and Florerice Fritz, 20, plus 18 injured ranging ages 12 to 80. State police report Edward B. Finley, 30, faces possible manslaughter or negligent homicide charges.
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Lansing
John L. Thomas
Florerice Fritz
Grand Ledge
Charles Thomas
William Robb
East Lansing
J. J. Crowley
Jackson
Maud Cross
Anna Cross
Mart’ Hiscutt
Ethel Tesst
Madeline Scott
Elizabeth McLaren
Henry Kline
Monroe
Lawrence Barry
Owosso
Milton Barry
Urges End of Importing Oil
Tulsa secretary of the governor's oil conference, Russell B Brown, urged Washington to end importing blood stained oil from South America to aid world peace. He called for developing the United States own natural resources and planned to bring the issue to the cause and cure of war conference.
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Washington
U.P
Russell, B
Brown
Tulsa
Okla
United States
South America
Oklahoma City Well on Rampage For Second Time
The Number One Wepaco well of the T. B. Slick company blew out in Oklahoma City spraying oil over the southeast city area. Located near the city hall, it had 60000 barrels daily output last year. Sheriff Rogers ordered 700 residents to evacuate as factories closed and rail service halted to prevent ignition risk.
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Oklahoma City
U.P
Wepaco
T. B. Slick Corporation
Stanley Rogers
Frisco
Rocky Island
Rogers
Noted historian Prof Allen Johnson dies after car collision
Washington report says Prof Allen Johnson, longtime author and editor in chief of the American Dictionary of Inography, was struck by a car and died within an hour at Emergency hospital. He had lived in the city since 1926 after resigning from Yale.
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Washington
U.P
Allen Johnson
Johnson
Yale University
Blizzard Strikes City and County Bringing Snow Jobs
A first winter blizzard dumps six to eight inches on Mt Pleasant and surrounds, closing streets and prompting city and county crews to mobilize. About 380 workers clear sidewalks, streets, and business areas while county plows deploy for the season, easing travel though drifting returns on some routes. The snow creates short term job opportunities and is welcomed by labor seekers.
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Mt. Pleasant
Fiddler Jep Bisbee Bids Farewell to Wife in Paris
Paris Michigan January 19 84 year old fiddler Jep Bisbee who helped Henry Ford Henry Ford hire musicians died as his 84 year old wife whom he shared 60 years with passed away yesterday. The Bisbees lived together in one home for six decades and were part of Ford and Edison visits to Bee Be cottage.
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Paris
Mich
Jep” Bisbee
Bibee
Bisbees
Parma minister launches crusade over alleged vice links
In Parma Michigan on January 19 Rev. John F Bowerman of the United church denounced alleged collusion between the Jackson County sheriff's office and local vice lords. He claimed a bootlegging operation between Parma and Jackson has drawn patrons for months and warned of vast implications if the sheriff is unaware or complicit.
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Parma Mich
U.py
Hig
Parma
John F. Bowerman
The
United Church
Jackson County
Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff’s Department
Bowerman
Jackson
Royal Salesmen Leave Spain
In Santander Britain’s Prince of Wales and Prince George travel to Central and South America after a weather delay and railway accident. They reached the port in heavy rain on a mixed journey from London via Paris and Bordeaux amid 2,000 cheering admirers.
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Santander
Spain
U.P
Britain
Prince of Wales
Prince George
Central
South America
Tnodon
Paris
Bordeaux
Steam Boiler Blast Damages Central Storage Garage
A steam boiler exploded in the basement of the Central Storage garage at 110 Court Street. Flames reached oil on the floor, causing a fire that smoke initially hindered firefighters. The blaze was soon put out after the basement was entered. Owner Kolarik sustained minor bruises from the blast.
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Court Street
Kolarik
Trench Mouth Claims Local Lad As Victim
Harold Kaye age one, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Kaye of West Pickard avenue, died at St Marys hospital Saginaw after a four week illness attributed to an unusual virulent trench mouth infection. He had previously suffered diphtheria and toxin treatments. Funeral arrangements were not made. The Kayes, Grand Rapids residents, are wintering in Mt Pleasant.
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Harold Kaye
Harry Kaye
West Pickard Avenue
St. Mary’s Hospital
Saginaw
St. Mary's Hospital
Kaye
Howard
Ann Arbor Hospital
Anna Bamber
Kaye’s
Grand Rapids
Mt. Pleasant
Chicago Crime Drive Gains Speed
Chicago police and underworld circles say the crime drive is accelerating after raids on Dennis Cooney's Rex hotel. Cooney, eighth on the crime commission list of public enemies, is allied with Capone and known as The Duke. Detectives found records in safes suggesting a gang political alliance and payoffs to officials.
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Chicago
U.P
Agsreed
Dennis Cooney
Rex
Cooney
The
Crime Commission
Scarface
al Capone
Ralph
Duke
Knéyyn
Capone
Florida
John A. Swanson
Cayone and
Lindbergh Receives Commander Cross of Legion of Honor
Charles A Lindbergh receives the Commander cross from France in a ceremony at the French embassy. Ambassador Claudel presents the medal praising Lindbergh for courage and individual endeavor. Lindbergh wears a plain suit as officials and Mrs Lindbergh and Senator Morrow look on.
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Washington
Charles A. Lindbergly
Paul Claudel
Lindbergh
Claudel
Dwight W., Morrow
Vera
Broken pipe line threatens oil field center
Scores of derricks and a pumping house faced danger as hundreds of gallons of crude leaked into the Chippewa river nine miles east of here. A fiery river of oil spread across the ice and burned for hours before Foamite treatments halted the blaze near the M 20 bridge. Owners Pure Oil suspect arson. an inquiry was planned to determine the fire’s origin and potential damage to wells and derricks.
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Chippewa
M 20
Pure Oil Pipeline
University of Michigan Will Not Seek Extra Building Funds
President Alexander G. Ruthven announced that the University of Michigan will not ask the legislature for special appropriations to finance its building program in 1981. He said the board of regents and administrators chose to limit expenditures under the 1922 law, citing the economy and a wish to conserve state funds while expanding essential facilities.
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Ann Arbor
University of Michigan
Alexandénr
Ruthven
University
Board of Regents
Explosion at Baldwin Rubber plant in Pontiac injures worker
A napkin explosion at the Baldwin Rubber Company plant in Pontiac Sunday caused a fire with $20,000 damage. Firemen battled the blaze five hours. Thomas Walsh suffered facial and hand burns while worker Hardy escaped harm. The firm makes automobile floor mats.
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Jani
Baldwin Rubber Company
Thomas Walsh
C. Hardy
Hardy
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