Buckley murder shakes Detroit amid racketeering rumors
Detroit police and state troopers arrest three Italians over Buckley killing near Ann Arbor after he exposed gambling links in radio broadcasts. The case inflames calls for police action as officials reveal threats against Buckley and ongoing gang violence tied to illegal betting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Buckley
U. P
Gerald W. Buckley
Ann Arbor
Frank Lipon
Riverside
Mich
Frank Forestieri
Anthony Musnessii
Benton Harbor
U.P
Gerald E. Buckley
Charles Bowles
Nolice
Bowles
Pumblers
Norman
Smith
Thomas C. Wilcox
Arthur Dingeman
Wilcox
James KE. Chenot
Wimbc
Henry Ford
Mary O’hara
Derby Racers Headed to Houston for Cross-Country Leg
Entrants in the All American air derby left Little Rock for Houston Texas on the fifth leg of the race. Planes departed at 9 a.m. Lee Gehlbach of Little Rock led the Cincinnati Little Rock leg with a 28 minute elapsed time and was first in the air today.
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Little Rock
Ark
Houston
Texas
Lee Gehlbach
Cincinnati
Lisbon Transforms as Modernists Drive New Boulevards
Lisbon’s modernization accelerates despite past opposition that required troops. Major projects rise: Avenida de Almirante Reis and Avenida da India extend across 17 and 10 kilometers from key hubs to Sacavem and Cruz Quebrada. Debate continues on extending Avenida da Liberdade near Edward VII Park while historic Praca de Rocio changes faced fierce protest but are now settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Tree Sitter Nears 150 Hours Aloft
Arthur Blackburn, a 14 year old sitting in Mt. Pleasant, remains aloft in a maple tree. He aims for at least 220 hours despite stomach cramps and parental razor straps fears. Locals in Mt. Pleasant and Chicago playmates cheer the effort as Detroit visitors offer encouragement.
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Arthur Blackburn
Mt. Pleasant
Arthur
Mr. Pleasant
Chicago
Detroit
Boy Recovers After Drinking Lead Arsenate
The three year old son of William Smith four miles east of Mt. Pleasant drank a jarred mixture containing arsenate of lead yesterday afternoon. He was rushed to Brandstetter hospital and was taken home this morning with instructions to return if symptoms recur. Hospital authorities warned reactions can occur hours later.
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William Smith
Mt. Pleasant
Brand
Stetter Hospital
Murder Warning From Atty General Brucker In Buckley Slaying
Owosso Michigan July 24 Attorney General Wilber M. Brucker called the Buckley murder a warning to criminals and said gangsters cannot replace Michigan justice. He urged voters to support his gubernatorial bid and criticized political jockeying while vowing to stay and win.
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Owosso
Mich
Michigan
Wilber M. Brucker
Gerald Buckley
Detroit
Brucker
Osborn Urges Loyalty in Michigan Republican Rally
Paw Paw Michigan July 24 Chase Osborn, candidate for the senatorial nomination, told about 1000 in an outdoor meeting the party needs loyalty. He warned against internal disloyalty and said a strong minority party is needed to check mistakes of the major party.
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Paw Paw
Mich
U.P
Chase
Osborn
James Couzen
Michigan
Radio Network At Chicago Races
Chicago plans an elaborate short wave network for the 1930 National Air Races to be staged at Curtis-Reynolds airport starting August 23. The system will link three 80 meter lines, 160 meter net control stations, and a planned main net control at Elgin airport to report derby progress and clear fields. Lewis Havlatke directs the installation, with testing planned two weeks before opening.
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Chicago
U.R
Curtis-Reynolds
Chicago Radiophone Club
Chicago Amateur Radio Council
Tinith Administration
Elgin
Derby
Lewis Havlatke
Fires Under Control In Forest Section 8 Patrols Persist
Fire wardens continued patrols in section 8 to prevent outbreaks from smouldering fires. Several acres show stump fires and more than 60 acres have burned in section 8, though authorities believe the fires are now fully in check.
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Section 8
Customs Find Four Thousand Bottles of Cordials Aboard Patria
In New York a deputy customs official using a short wave radio traced a cache of liquor. Agents boarded the Fabre Line ship Patria at Brooklyn and uncovered five tons of coal concealing four thousand bottles of French cordials.
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New York
Patria
John H. McGill
McGill
Fabre Line
Pier 31
Brooklyn
Mt Pleasant gas finds boost supply with multiple gassers
Five new gassers in Mt Pleasant fields push daily output. Leaton No 2 and Marthey No 2 show combined 2.5 million feet daily while Leaton No 1 reports 6.5 million feet. Broomfield and Vernon wells strike gas with levels around 1215 to 1245 feet. Oil afters rise with Sawade No 1 and Fox No 9 posting barrels per day.
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Mt. Pleasant
Leaton
Marthey No
Broomfield
Vernon Township
Gibson-Johnson-Borden
Marshal Sand
J. Epple
Marthey No. 2
Cole No. 2
Broomfield No. 2
Pines
Denver
Chartiers of! Company
Traverse
Pure Oil Company
Publicity Plan for Schools Stresses Truth and Open News
At Central State Teachers College four speakers define school publicity as presenting all facts, not propaganda. P G Lantz urges truth from schools. Gumser stresses editor relations. Young cites local post office bulletins. Hicks outlines four publicity types with organized fact policy gaining support.
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Central State Teachers College
P. G. Lantz
Central State Training School
Gumser
Lowell
Young
Eik Rauids
Maynard F. Hicks
Central State
Hicks
Orchestra Formed for Summer School at Central State
Central State Teachers college forms a summer school orchestra to debut at the session start under Miss Hannah Spencer. Members include violinists Mrs. Gleon C Richtmeyer Grace Cummings Beatrice Kren Vivian Jeand'heur Lucille Thomas Marie Derby Herbert Brandel. cellist George C Wise bass Clifford Branch clarinet Scott Hamlin cornet Cleon C Richtmeyer.
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Central State Teachers College
Hannah Spencer
Music Department
Gleon C. Richtmeyer
Grace Cummings
Beatrice Kren
Viviah Jeand’heur
Lucille Thomas
Marie Derby
Herbert Brandel
George C. Wise
Clifford Branch
Scott Hamlin
Cleon C. Richtmeyer
Groesbeck Denies Detroit Mayoral Bid Again
Former governor Alex J. Groesbeck says he remains a candidate for governor despite rumors of a Detroit mayoral bid. He spoke after a meeting with Grand Rapids city manager George W. Welsh, who plans to withdraw from the governor's race by Friday.
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Detroit
U.R
Alex J. Groesbeck
George W. Welsh
Grand Rapids
Welsh
Action Over Dil Lease Nears Court Conclusion
The case on land ownership in Chippewa township near Mt Pleasant field progressed this week with defense witnesses heard. It began July 14 and is expected to finish testimony soon as sessions continue to wrap up the hearing.
Thomas Tygart Civil War Veteran Dies at 85
Thomas Tygart, 85, Civil War veteran and member of the G A R, died at his home after a weeklong illness. Survived by his wife, six daughters and two sons including Thomas Tygart of Lansing and Charles of this city. The family moved from Leaton nine years ago. Funeral Saturday at 10 a.m. at the home 328 No Main Street.
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Isabella County
Thomas Tygart
Lansing
Charles
Doud
Quackenbush
Davis
Nellie Tygart
Mt. Pleasant
Smith
Rosebush
Baker
Bottles spill as dairy wagon crashes on Broadway
Early morning mishap in front of Rexall store as a Chase Dairy delivery wagon backed into a rotary sweeper. Bottles toppled left and right, with Mr Bacon and Mr Boyle assisting cleanup while debating who misjudged the clearance.
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Mr. Bacon
Mr. Boyle
Jack’ Johnston
Rexall
Chase Dairy Company
Broadway
Green Won't Run for Third Term Backing Brucker
Gov. Green plans no further campaign statements and is expected to announce support for Atty Gen. Brucker. Petoskey source Galster says Green will not appear on the primary ballot, leaving Brucker and administration forces opposing Alex J. Groesbeck for the GOP nomination. Judge Edward J. Jeffries is also a candidate.
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Green
Brucker
Lansing
U.R
Atty Gen. Brucker
John I. A. Galster
Petoskey
Galster
Gree
Welsh
Alex J. Groesbeck
Edward J. Jeffries
Fish Refuse Bites Amid Drought Says Game Warden
In Isabella county the heat and humidity keep fish from biting as warden Fred Thompson notes. He cites a drought across the region and flood of concerns, with streams closed at headwaters, pushing possible fish migration upriver.
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Fred Thompson
Fred
Isabella County
Thompson
Detroit mayoral race chaos as no candidates emerge
Detroit faces a political stir after voters signaled desire for a new mayor yet no candidates have stepped forward. Mayor Bowles pledged to continue in office amid threats and recalls, as others weigh challenges and public scrutiny mounts.
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Selves
Bowles
Detroit
Wisdacred
Charles Bowles
Gerald Buckley
Robert Oakman
Pblic
Grass Fire Burns Three Acres Behind Pacard Home
Mt. Pleasant firefighters responded at 10 30 am to a grass fire in the rear of Edwin E Pac kard's residence on Pickard Avenue. The blaze of undetermined origin burned over three acres before being contained.
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Mt. Pleasant
Edwin E. Packard
Pickard Ave
Earthquake Toll in Italy Tops 3600 Victims
United Press report from Benevento Italy details massive losses after a quake that leveled towns in five provinces. Rescue workers sprint to find survivors amid mass burials and shattered public records. Villanova Albanese and surrounding areas show near total ruin with only scattered survivors.
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Naples
U.P
Villanova-Albanese
Aviano
Montecalvo-Irpino
Benevento
Melfi
Ribolla
San Nicola Baronia
Rio Nero
Zangoli
Atella
Bisaccia
Apice
Commune
Ascoli Patrino
Buonalbergo
Ascoli Satriano
Grotte Minarda
Mercato San Severino
Oscoto
Meta
Padulli
Mirabello
Accadia
San Sossio Barin
Rochetta
Anzano-Il- Pino
Reo Nero
Ascola Patriano
Buinal-~ Bergo
Grotte Minardi
Minarda
Anzano-Irpino
Thomas B. Morgan
United Press
Italy
KUPX
South-Central
Messina
Keven
Villanova
Villanova del Battista
Giovanna Albanesi
America
Albanesi
New York States
Eusemire Rive Rhee
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Gov. Osborn
Leaton Gasser
Central State Meeting
Groesbeck
Dil Lease
New York Cavalry Outfit
Holland
Duluth
Escanaba
Ludington
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