Legislature Pay Cut Proposal Seeks Reduced Wages
Lansing January 26 A plan to cut state legislators pay by removing Sunday pay and switching to six days a week per diem would save over 41000 dollars over two years Rep Dana Hinkley Petoskey introduces the referendum plan The measure also proposes tax delinquent districts bar drain and road contracts under new limits and void old Covert act petitions after three years
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Lansing
W House
Dana H. Hinkley
Petoskey
Hinkley
Inkley
John P. Lispie
Eagle
Gillett Injured in Auto Crash
B R Gillett of 114 West Michigan sustained injuries in a highway collision two and a half miles west of here near the Weidpan road Sunday. A car driven by My Ander Sn of Saginaw struck Gilletts auto. A radio in the rear seat hurled into the front seat during impact, causing most injuries. Injuries not yet identified.
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B. R. Gillett
West Michigan
Here
Weidpan Road
Saginaw
Gillett
Mr. Gillett
Clare Man Narrow Escape From Gas Fumes
Clare man John Northon nearly collapsed from gas and paint fumes after laying a cement floor and lighting coke fires in the Clare Road Leveler building. George Teeter arrived with mail, summoned Dr. P. C. Sanford, and Northon was carried to his home where he is recovering.
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George Teeter
Clare Road
John Northon
Indian Leader Given Freedom
Indian masses awaited Mahatma Gandhi’s release from prison as Viceroy Lord Irwin ordered unconditional freedom for past and present Congress executive members and cancelled orders outlawing the working committee. Gandhi, frail and weighing about 100 pounds, would rest before rejoining discussions on the round table report and the Congress movement.
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New Delhi
India
Mahatma Gandhi
All- India National Congress Executive Committee
Lord Irwin
Congress
Gandhi
Congress Movement
Round Table
Auto Crash Kills Max Kohn in Pontiアac
Max Kohn a 40 year old of Flint was killed when his car slid on an icy road near Pontiac and overturned into a ditch. His passenger Phil Beisman of Detroit was uninjured.
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Pontiac
Max Kohn
Flint
Phil Beisman
Detroit
Kohn
Minors Placed on Probation for Cash Register Theft
Two minors confessed to breaking open the cash register at Donovan's auto accessory store and taking 41 dollars. They were arraigned in justice court Saturday afternoon and placed on six months probation with restitution to be made.
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Donovan
Auto Acessory
Justice Court
Elect New Clare Road Commissioner
At a special Clare county board of supervisors meeting in Harrison Joseph E Ladd of Harrison was elected to the county board of road commissioners to replace the late William Hutchinson. Henry Gardiner was chosen for the Trout Rearing ponds committee to succeed Hutchinson. The road commissioners then organized with Jon Asline of Clare elected chairman.
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Clare County Board of Supervisors
Harrison
Joseph E. Ladd
County Board of Road Commissioners
William Hutchinson
Henry Gardiner
Clare County
Hutchinson
Jon Asline
Glare
Winter Drouth Threatens Farm Crops Across Nation
Reports from the Midwest and South Central show a severe winter drought following 1930’s dry summer. Little snow and rain, rising temperatures, and prolonged water shortages have hurt wheat and bulbs, with Kentucky and nearby states hardest hit and Chicago gardeners facing delayed early crops.
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Chicago
U.R
Midwest
Kentucky
Acting Alumni Secretary Appointed at Central State Teachers College
Miss Louise Blood of Honor Michigan has been named acting alumni secretary at Central State Teachers College. She attended the district meeting of the American Alumni Council, hosted by Michigan State Normal College in Ypsilanti.
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Louise Blood
Michigan
C. Warriner
Central State Teachers College
Senate debates prohibition as dry and wet factions clash
In Washington on January 26 the Senate weighed the dry versus wet stance as a move to legalize beer emerged. Senator Tydings pressed for a judiciary committee inquiry into the Wieckersham report on prohibition enforcement while amid district enforcement and beer proposals, Dry leaders warned Democrats about a wet 1932 candidate.
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Washington
Senate
Tydings
Dem
Judiciary Committee
Wickerstram
Law Enforcement Commission
Wieckersaum Commission
District of Columbia
Howell
Ren
Nebr
Bingham
Rep
Conn
The
Christian Herald
Democratic Party
Wheeler
Mont. Wheeler
Feig
Republican National Committee
Oren-Mindett
Montanian
Eloover
Grin and Beret Freshman Dance Charms Central State
The first annual Grin and Beret freshman dance drew about two hundred attendees in the Central State gym Saturday. The event, touted as the big social highlight, replaces the old freshman Flurry and features the eight piece Golden Troubador orchestra, with George Bacon of St. Louis directing arrangements.
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Central State
Golden Troubador
George Bacon
St. Louis
Critic Teacher Takes Missouri Position
Miss Louise Bauer, a critic teacher in the second grade at Central State Teachers College, leaves for St. Louis to teach first grade in a public school. Mrs. Caesie Gibson, junior high critic, departs for Columbia University to finish her master’s degree. Farewell parties ranged from waffle breakfasts to teas and a sleigh ride.
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Louise Bauer
Central State Teachers College
St. Louis
Missouri
Caesie Gibson
Columbia University
New Daily Times Serial Joretta Begins Today At Mt Pleasant
The Mt Pleasant Daily Times starts a new love and mystery serial titled Joretta. A rich girl defies parental plans to wed a wealthy fiancé and finds romance with a younger, poor inventor. Thrills and heart throbs abound as the tale unfolds in this issue.
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New Daily Times
Joretta
Mt. Pleasant
Daily Times Carrier Boys Start New Customer Campaign
The Daily Times announces a five day home delivery contest as ten carriers recruit new subscribers citywide. Featured today are Richard Denlow and Chester Way, veteran staffers praised for reliability and route coverage. Newcomers compete for prizes while boosting long term route income.
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Daily Times
Richard Denlow
Chester Way
Ex-Governor Edwards Dies by Gunshot in New Jersey
JERSEY CITY N J January 26 U P Former United States senator and once governor of New Jersey Edwards was found dead in a bed with a bullet wound to the head a pistol lay nearby Police said it was self inflicted His son Irving expressed belief of suicide Edwards long active in Democratic circles and once urged testing the 18th amendment in his inaugural address Mrs Edwards had died years earlier and daughter Elizabeth was visiting on Long Island a maid reported Edwards appeared sleeping when friend Charles Baumgarten arrived
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Jersey City
N. J
U.P
Edwards
United States
New Jersey
Charles Baumgarten
Baumgarten
Ewards
U. S&s
Willie No 2 Gas Well Likely to Resume Drilling This Afternoon
Unconfirmed reports say the Willie No 2 well in Broom field township started producing gas today at about 386 000 feet per day. Officials plan to drill deeper after noon, with veterans believing the outcome will heavily influence future field development and possible new projects in the western territory.
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Broomfield Township
Chauncey Depew Jr Dies of Pneumonia at 54
New York January 26 Chauncey Depew Jr 54 died today of pneumonia at his home 27 West 54th Street He was unmarried and son of the late Senator Chauncey M Depew He inherited six million eight hundred eighty seven thousand fifty three dollars half the estate with the other half to pass to his step mother upon her death
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New York
Chauncey Depeiw
Chauncey M. Depew
West 54Th Street
Depew
Chauncey
Personal liberty topic defined 1890s New Jersey Senate race
A Republican candidate opposed Joseph Frelinghuysen on personal liberty. He won by 89 000 votes, a large moral victory for New Jersey during that era.
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Joseph Frelinghuysen
United States Senate
Ord
New Jersey
Congress Divided Over Relief Funds And Cash Bonus Plans
Washington hearings opened on the $25 million Red Cross relief appropriation and on cash bonus proposals for World War veterans. Republicans split on aides to the Treasury and veterans affairs leaders. Senate Finance Committee summoned key opponents as hearings progress.
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Washington
U.P
Congress
Hoover
House
Senate
Interior Department
Agriculture
Hydee Thomas H. MacDonald
Bureau of Public Roads
C. W. Warburton
Extension Service
Senate Finance Committee
Hearmss
Ti'rank 'T. Hines
Veterans’ Affairs
Senate Committee
British Racer in U S to Set New Speed Mark
Captain Malesha Campbell, British auto racer, inspected Daytona Beach sands hoping for a northeast wind to aid an attempt on the 231.36 mph record of Sir Henry Segrave. His Bluebird IF, with 1450 horsepower, arrives for initial tuning as Campbell plans the assault in about two weeks contingent on wind.
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Daytona
Beach
Fla
U.R
Malesha Campbell
Daytona Beach
Campbell
Sir Henry Segrave
Finance Study Commission announced by Governor Brucker
Lansing January 26 The personnel of a financial non salaried commission to study Michigan state finances was announced by Governor Brucker. The advisory group will create an understandable single accounting system and advise on economy in state government and methods for aiding local government cost reduction. Members include Clarence L Ayers Charles B Warren Ralph C Morley Jr R Wayne Newton Stuart Perry John H Bush Frank W Blair William J Smith and others.
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Lansing
U.P
Brucker
Governnor
Clarence L. Ayers
American Life Insurance Company
Detroit
Charles B. Warren
Ralph C. Morley, Jr
Saginaw
Gerber W. Curtis
Old State Bank
Grand Rapids
R. Wayne Newton
Michigan State Farm Sureau
Stuart Perry
Adrian
John H. Bush
Cleveland Cliffs Corporation
Marquette
Frank W. Blair
Union Trust Company
William J. Smith
Old National Bank
Battle Creek
Riots flare in German towns amid clashes
Sporadic fighting between National Socialists and Communists broke out in various German towns on Sunday. About 150 people were wounded, with 40 Communists and eight Nazis injured at Grebenstein near Kassel. In Hahnheim, Hesse, the local mayor was beaten while trying to keep order.
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Berlin
Grebenstein
Kassel
Hahnheim
Hesse
Warn motorists in Isabella county on new 1931 license plates
Isabella county motorists were warned by the sheriff to purchase their 1931 auto license plates this week or face arrest for using 1930 plates after January 31. The enforcement is strict and the 1930 tag extension ends January 31. Sales began December 1930 at Wardrop and Wardrop and Isabella County Bank, with a rush under way. Car titles must be shown when buying plates.
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Isabella County
Sherif
Wardrop and Wardrop
Isabella County State Bank
Wardrop
Canada Likely to Seek Probe of Rum Runner Killing
Washington reports indicate Canada may demand a formal inquiry after Nova Scotian captain William Cluett died when Coast Guard Cutter 145 shelled the Josephine K during a 1500 case whiskey unloading chase off Ambrose Light. Coast guardsmen say the vessel was within the 12 mile zone. Canada seeks U.S. explanation.
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New York
Wuri
Coast Guard
145
New York Harbor
Ambroise
William, P. Cluett
Josephine K
Staten Island Marine Hospital
Josephine
Newark
Tuebott Dauntless
Helring
Gulf of Mexico
Washington
United States
Ambrose Light
Cutter 145
Josephine K. Twother
Voat
Strick An
Cluett
Oil Cases Open Circuit Court Session
Circuit court reconvened after a week’s recess with oil disputes as the main focus. The Elsie Way Wild vs Pure Oil case was delayed awaiting witnesses, while Harold J. Conover and John E. Bordman vs Jarecki Manufacturing covered Marz well drilling equipment notes and secured equipment retention.
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Elsie Way Wild
Pure Oil Company
Harold J. Conover
John E. Bordman
Jarecki Manufacturing Company
Ray Hart
Marz
Union Township
Conover
Berdman
St. Clair Oil and Gas ‘Corporation
Mt. Clemens
Jarecki Company
Croix Company
Sleigh Ride With College Bus Enjoyed By Clubsters
Members of the Kelley Apple Blossom Club rode a college owned bus called the Spirits of Progress for a sleigh ride in Mt. Pleasant. The Centralites traveled three miles to the Grange hall where they were entertained and hosted in return with Professor M. L. Smith guiding the trip.
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Kelley Appleblossom Club
Central State
Spirits of Progress
Centralites
Grange Hall
Mt. Pleasant
M. L. Smith
Clare County Radio Aids Return Of Runaway Boy
Sheriff Edmund Woods of Harrison used a Lansing headquarters broadcast to locate a boy reported missing. The lad, seen near Long Lake, was found near Harrison and held until his parents arrived from near the Michigan-Ohio line.
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Edmund Woods
Harrison
Clare
Lansing
County Road Commission
John
Taving
Asline
Soo
Longlake
Edward John
Michigan-Ohio Line
Harold Lloyd Jr Makes His Debut in Hollywood
In Hollywood on January 26 a son was born to Mrs. Harold Lloyd at Good Samaritan hospital. The child was named Harold Junior, joining the couple’s daughters Gloria and Peggy aged four months.
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Harold Lloyd, Jr
Hollywood
U.R
Harold Lloyd
Good Samaritan Hospital
Harold
Isloyd
Savas
Mildred Davis
Gloria
Pegry
Weather forecast for Detroit and Michigan regions
Detroit weather forecast calls for partly cloudy skies in lower Michigan with possible snow in extreme north tonight and Tuesday. Warmer east and south portions tonight, colder in extreme north Tuesday. Upper Michigan expected snow tonight and Tuesday with warmer southwest and colder conditions overall.
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Detroit
U.P
Lower Michigan
Upper Michigan
Ccsve
Oh Colt
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ANN Wet Die
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Wrong
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