County offices field crowded as petitions filed
Four o clock Tuesday marked the deadline for county and state office hopefuls. Lists show Republican candidates including John P. Hauck Frank E. Phillips for state rep and others for probate judge prosecutor sheriff clerk treasurer and register of deeds with several contested posts while Democrats field Clarence Freeman for county surveyor and Jonathan B Smith for sheriff without opposition.
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Andrew Schertel
IsabelJey
John P. Hauck
Nottawa
Frank E. Phillips
Mt. Pleasant
Chas
Cassady
Majcomb
Wardrop
Mannie T. Young
James E. Ryan
William Hess
Perry Thompson
X. Gaudard
R. Dexter
Charles Durnin
Vernon Township
William Matier
Uniorr Township
Dan Kane
Elmer Kirkconnell
ME. Pleasant
Register of Deeds
Clyde V. Showalter
Circuit Court
Joseph Schn
Clarence H. Freeman
Jonathan 2B. Smith
Farm Bureau criticizes corn borer cleanup program
The Michigan State Bureau board denounces state and federal handling of the corn borer cleanup in Michigan. They protest enforcement methods and claim farmers were not compensated for labor, citing police enforcement and alleged mismanagement of the programs.
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Farm Bureau
Lansing
Ecors
Michigan
Tureau
Rumor Links Lowden With Governor Smith Meeting
A report from P. Mok Fatt, Lowden's New York manager, says former Illinois Governor Bowden may confer with Governor Alfred E. Smith. Democratic HQ in Kansas City was surprised by the rumor of a possible major announcement from Lowden.
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Bowden
Illinois
Kansas City
Alfred TE. Smith
P. Mokfatt
Lowden
New York
Moffatt
Obregon Death Sparks U S Mexico Relations Debate
Washington reacts to General Obregon's assassination and weighs how his death will affect the budding U S Mexican friendship. Officials valued his steady stance and the chance for continued stable governance in Mexico amid renewed diplomatic ties.
Iowa Governor Assures Hoover of Farmer Votes
Iowa Governor John Hammill told the Republican state convention in Des Moines that Hoover had farmer support. Hammill met Hoover by air in Omaha after discussing the rural program with the candidate and predicted Hoover would win over the corn belt.
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Omatia
Nebraska
Herbert Hoover
R Publican
John Hammill
Iowa
Des Moines
Hummill
Hoover
Missouri Valley
Des Voires
Houston
Alfred E. Smith
Corn Belt
Hammill
United States
Trammill
Palo Alto
Calif
Boy Killed By Freight Train In Durand Yards
Arnold Huff nine years old son of Mr and Mrs Carl Huff of Durand was killed Tuesday afternoon in Durand railroad yards. He slipped while attempting to catch a ride on an incoming freight train. Twenty four cars passed over him and his head and limbs were severed. Two companions witnessed the tragedy.
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Owosso
Arnold Huff
Carl Huff
Durand
Thirteen Couples In Marathon Dance In Windsor
Thirteen of sixteen couples who began dancing Monday night in Windsor Ontario continued moving about the floor as authorities warned participants. Miss Violet Wynne collapsed and Miss Wisie Collins could not be awakened after a 15 minute rest, though their conditions were not serious.
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Windsor
Ontario
W.py
Violet Wynne
Wisie Collins
Templar Drilling Teams To Compete
Thirty three crack Knights Templar drilling teams will compete on Belle Isle today as the highlight of the 37th triennial conclave. California commaniery No 1 defends its 1925 Seattle first prize while the business conference of grand encampment officers meets at the Masonic temple in Detroit.
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Detroit
Mich
U.P
Knights Templar
Belle Isle
California
Commaniery No. 1
Seattle
Masonic Temple
Larsen Style Shop Big Clearance Sale Notice
Larsen Style Shop announces a big clearance sale on cesses and ceats at 202 206 AA. The notice emphasizes substantial price reductions and limited quantities, urging shoppers to visit the store for discounted selections.
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Larsen Style
Forest Fire Rages Near Mecosta County
Report from Mehr dated July 18 describes farmers living south and east of Mecosta County called to combat a forest fire that has burned about 250 metres of wild lands and threatens a much larger area near Big Rapids.
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Big Rapids
Mehr
U.P
Mecosta County
Gas Poisoning Blamed for Two Women’s Deaths in Brooklyn
In Brooklyn on July 18 a0 JP reports indicate Anna O Ryan 78 and her daughter Mrs Anna McLesi died from gas poisoning at their home. Police say the deaths appear due to illuminating gas and further details are unclear. Major Geriéra John Fy O Ryan served in the 27th Division during wartime.
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Brooklyn
New York
Anna
O'Ryan
Ancigher
MeClesi Soo
Sel Reinliy
Geriéra John
Illuminatir Bns
Jreworts
Montanan Returns Hint Wheeler Leads in Tarnished Returns
Scattered returns from populated centers of Montana indicate Sen Burton K Wheeler leading among Montana Democrats as results trickle in from Helena and nearby towns.
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Helena
Monting
U.P
United States
Burton K. Wheeler
Montang
Father of Mrs Hoover Dies at Advanced Age
Placerville Calif July 18 The father of Mrs Herbert Hoover C D Henry died at 6 30 am in a sanitarium He was 84 and had been ill since a hike with his daughter Mrs A V Large of Georgetown Calif A special train bearing Mrs Hoover and the Republican presidential nominee sped westward but could not reach in time News said Hoover arranged to speed the train but it could not reach Placerville before Friday morning.
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Placervilly
Calif
U.P
C. D
Henry
Rabies Quarantine Considered for Clare and Isabella Counties
Michigan state veterinarian Dr. B J Kilham said a rabies quarantine may be imposed on Clare and Isabella counties after a dog bit a Magon Methodist minister near Clare. The dog’s history remains unknown and quarantine could begin tomorrow. Earlier, two rabies cases were reported near Rosebush with several bite incidents involving local residents. The heads of the animals were sent to the Pasteur Institute for testing, with no definitive mad dog reports since.
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Lansing
Mich
U.P
Clare
Isabella
B. J. Killham
Magon
Rosebush
Fred Sheehan
Merle Maybee
Harry Maybee
Floyd Graham
Pasteur Institute
Daily Times
Marriage License Applications in Northern Michigan
William Wardwell and Mary L Keesier apply in Traverse City area. Leonard Baéome and Helen Shattuck apply in Shepherd. John Schafer and Minnie Gross appear connected to Notttawa township.
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William Wardwell
Pleasant
Mary L. Keesier
Traverse Cuy
Leonard Baéome
Shepherd
Helen Shattuck
John Schafer
Nottawa Township
Minnie Gross
Notttawa
Fines Imposed In Justice Court
L. Wooley Ed Breidenstein Harry Webster Bernice Arman and Ruby Lewis were each fined six dollars twenty five cents Tuesday on charges of driving over the fire hose Monday night while the department fought the fire at the E P Servoss home. Berle Myers was fined nine dollars twenty five cents for speeding.
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L. &. Wooley
Ed Breidenstein
Harry Webster
Bernice Arman
Ruby Lewis
Justice Court
E. P. Servoss
Berle Myers
State Revenue From Fur Violation Crackdown
Michigan officials target bootleggers in a fur law enforcement drive. Fifty illegally trapped beaver pelts were traced to violators, each worth 40 dollars, potentially adding about 2000 dollars to state revenue. Officials report high but not perfect enforcement and note bribes as a persistent risk.
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Lansing
U.P
State Department of Conservation
Michigan
Ccord
Green Asks Farmers Opinion On Corn Borer Control
Governor Fred W. Green invites leaders from Michigan farm organizations to a July 23 meeting in Lansing at 10 00 am to discuss how to handle corn borer control under the Public Act of 1927. The aim is to obtain input on methods and public policies from prominent farmers in affected areas.
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Lansing
Mich
Fred W. Green
Michigan
Sharpshooters Medal Winners At Camp Custer
Malcomb S Wardrop and Leo Brandell officers in the reserve force of the United States army won sharpshooter medals at Camp Custer for proficiency with the 45 calibre pistol during the past two weeks.
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Malcomb. S. Wardrop
Leo ¥. Brandell
United States Army
Custer
Michigan President Answers D A R Criticism Over Speech
Dr Clarence Cook Little president of the University of Michigan replies to Mrs Alfred J Brosseau of Greenwich Connecticut head of the Daughters of the American Revolution. He says neither side may be entirely right and urges a civil disagreement without bitterness. He defends not being ruled by outside influence and emphasizes America’s values and duties.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Clarence Cook Little
University of Michigan
Alfred J. Brosseau
Greenwich
Connecticut
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Little
Dr. Lite
America
T B Clinic To Be Held Thursday
Dr. Vander Slice and Dr. Pierce, former head of the Howell sanitarium, will visit for the regular monthly tuberculosis clinic. The clinic runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the IOOF hall.
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Vander Slice
Pierce
Howell
Podgormy Charged for Disturbance at Shepherd Dance Hall
John Podgormy of Isabella township was brought before Justice Court on a warrant. Held since last April for creating a disturbance at a Shepherd Dance Hall, he was captured on return after fleeing the county. He received a five cent fine and ten days in county jail.
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John Podgormy
Isabella Township
Justice Court
Podgormy
Judge Grants Special Order for Issuance of License
William Wardwell of Mt Pleasant filed for a marriage license for Mary J. Keesler of Traverse City. The Isabella County circuit judge issued a special order waiving the five day waiting period to avoid delay for the couple's travel plans.
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William Wardwell
Mt. Pleasent
Mary JL. Keesler
Traverse City
Isabella County
Wardwell
Ray Hart
New Entrants Stir Interest in Michigan Politics
The Michigan political scene opened with two notable entries George W Welsh opposing Fred W Green and Milton R Palmer challenging Senator Arthur H Vandenberg Both Walsh and Palmer are in to stay per Clark W Brown of the secretary of state office Democrats list candidates led by William A Comstock for governor Republicans face three congressional district contests and a lieutenant governor race with Luran D Dickinson Fred L Woodworth and Georgie F McArthur in the mix.
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Lansing
Mish
U.P
Michigan
George W. Welsh
Fred W. Green
Milton R. Palmer
Detroit
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Walsh
Palmer
Clark W. Brown
Secretary of State Office
William A. Comstock
Lauran D. Dickinson
Pfud L.woodworth
Georgie FI. McArthur
Leptilis K. Preston
St. Joseph
John C. Kat‘ham
Robert H. Cook
Grant Hudson
Toga
Robert Glenn Dunn
Muskegon
C. M. Curtiss
Ludington
James C. McLaughlin
President Appoints Two Ministers
President Coolidge named Wigy July 18 to appoint D. Robbins as minister to Salvador and H. I'. Arthur Schoenfeld as minister to Bulgaria. The embassy counsellors from Rome and Mexico City receive simultaneous postings, marking new diplomatic assignments amid ongoing policy debates.
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Wigy
Rome
Salvador
Coolidge
H. I
Arthur Schoenfeld
Mexico City
Bulgaria
Mexican Government Moves Quickly After Obregon Assassination
Mexico City reports President Calles acted to prevent a political outbreak after the attempted assassination of President-elect Alvaro Obregon. Troops were massed, public spaces closed, and censorship imposed as authorities pursued the plot's origins and secured Obregon's safety. The suspect, Jose Juan Gonzales, is now identified as the would-be assassin. The body of Obregon lay in state at the national palace amid guards.
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Mexico City
Callés
Alvaro Obregon
Obregon
Tran
National Palace
Calles
Fracisco Serrano
Getraial
Arnulfo
Gomee
Vandenberg Promises Farm Relief Within Year
Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg told 500 Michigan Grain and Bean Elevator Exchange members that farm relief will arrive within a year regardless of the November election, but needs Republican tariff protection and centralized planning to favor farmers. He warned against Democratic tariffs and stressed seller’s market controls and cooperative marketing.
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Lansing
Mid
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan Grain and Bean Elevator Exchange
Co-Operative Marketing
Senatoor
Senator Vandenberg
Vacant Chair At Amundsen Party
Two friends of Roald Amundsen held a birthday dinner in Los Angeles for the famed explorer who is missing in the Arctic. John Murphy, an attorney, and Haakon Hammer sat at a three seat table with one chair left empty, draped in Norwegian colors to mark Amundsen's part in the affair.
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Los Angeles
Roald Amundsen
Arctic
John Murphy
Haakon H. Hammer
Amundsen
Norway
Rainy season cuts fire danger in Northern Michigan
Heavy rainfall has verdant Northern Michigan reducing fire threat per conservation officials. Despite some hay acreage burns and timber losses, overall damage is expected to be light if precipitation remains normal. hogarth notes moist forage aids wildlife and may temper danger in drought.
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Lansing
U.R
Michigan
George R. Hogarth
Beleves
Drouth
Hogarth
Hat Sale At Larsen Style Shop At 202 205 AA
A local sale at Larsen Style Shop offers hats priced at one dollar each with two value points listed as five and ten dollar equivalents. The notice indicates stock available at the storefront.
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Larsen Style Shop
Michigan's Rarest Bird Named By State Photographer
SING July 18 Hastings reports state photographer Valther Benue declares the stilted sandpiper Michigan's rarest bird. He has photographed many species but this bird has appeared only once in his years of field work. The stilted sandpiper's nest is not known and the species migrates to Central and South America.
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Sing
Valthir Benue
Grap
Michigan
Hastings
Central
South America
Hughes Nominated For Vacancy On World Court
Geneva dispatch reports United States on Tuesday named Charles Evans Hughes for the vacancy on the world court created by the designation of sin Bussut Acore. No alternate was named in the American nomination when deposited with the Seal of Nations secretary.
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Geneva
United States
Charles Evans Hughes
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