25 Jul 1929
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Newspaper
Mount Pleasant Daily Times
Location
Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1929
Page
1
Florida battles a Mediterranean fruit fly menace blamed on smuggled straw packing for alcohol. The infestation threatens crops across the southern United States. a 5,000 man effort and over 0.0 million have been spent to curb damage and prevent spread.
Wade Ellis former U S assistant attorney general cites rising crime costs and waves. He lists causes including wealth growth, many laws he deems stupid, mobility and machines, judicial inefficiency, and the urge to acquire money. He compares U S crime to England and notes immigrant influence on lawlessness.
Six teen Czarist white guards executed by Soviet agents at Khabarovsk Siberia for plotting to destroy Russian munitions depots and crossing from Manchuria into Soviet territory. The announcement said they operated in the East for six weeks and were captured after armed crossings.
The Public Utilities Commission approved the sale of seven northern Michigan telephone companies to Tri-County Telephone. The transfers include Citizens Telephone Company of Schoolcraft Alcona Montmorency Roscommon Grayling City Northeastern of Milo and Oscoda Farmers Mutual of Fairview. Tri-County may issue $400000 in stock to finance the project.
Chicago reports continued high temperatures with a brief cooldown tonight and tomorrow morning. In the central area highs reach the nineties, then rebound into the same range for the weekend. Washington forecasts relief for the eastern states within 24 to 48 hours as showers move in. New York endures a hot day after a sweltering night with two heat deaths and three prostrations. a three year old died after being left on an apartment fire escape.
Mr. Ellis shares the stance of Mr. Wickersham, aligning with a cautious approach to liquor law enforcement. The remark reflects ongoing debate over prohibition era regulations and enforcement priorities.
Tense crowds gather at Tacoma airport as Lieut Harold Bromley may launch a 4200 mile flight to Tokyo in a Lockheed monoplane. Weather will decide the exact takeoff time though excitement runs high for the explorer to depart if conditions allow.
A serious split among Republican tariff supporters surfaced over how high rates should go in the pending tariff bill. The divide became evident yesterday as news leaked from the Senate Finance Committee closed doors, with leaders including Smoot Watson Bingham Reed and Edge cited as arch-protectionists at odds over rates.
Daniel J. Coakley of Rochester New York was chosen supreme commander at the Maccabees sixteenth supreme tent session. Charles L. Briggs of Cleveland was named supreme recorder with trustees Ed L. Youngs Norwalk Ohio W Thompson Detroit Judge E J Jeffries Detroit Harry McFarlane Chicago Milo Meredith Wabash Indiana and Alfred B. Chase Rochester New York listed.
In Montana July 24 report notes rustlers abandon horses for large trucks to move stolen cattle. They hide cattle in secret ranches or coulees to change brands, modernizing their scheme and evading detection.
Washington reports six weeks of informal talks bring Britain and the United States closer to naval reduction accord. Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and President Hoover announce partial suspension of expansion plans, with further exchanges to follow. Former President Coolidge attends White House war pact ceremony amid relief over Far East tensions and Sino Russian breakdowns.
Pilots Forrest O Brine and Dale Jackson of the St Louis Robin Monoplane report progress toward the 300 hour mark on their refueling challenge. At 2927 hours after 13 days aloft they show no sign of descent, with funds growing for a $100 to $200 per hour bonus and a chamber of commerce fund to be awarded at a city club luncheon.
Rio de Janeiro reports the Second Pan American highway congress opens August 16 with rules prohibiting speakers from addressing the same subject more than twice or for more than ten minutes each time. Loquacious speakers are expected to be out of order.
In St Louis on July 25 a flood of local businesses pledge support for the Flyers. An arch supporter maker offers to outfit pilots who have not flown recently, hotels prepare bridal suites for rest, clothing firms promise year round attire, and a denture firm offers future dental care.
Alfred E. Smith former Democratic presidential nominee becomes a high paid writer at two dollars a word. His first article, about 9 300 words, earned roughly 18 600 dollars and he expects five to seven more pieces. If all are similar length his earnings could approach 148 800 dollars, nearly the president's half term salary. He may surpass Calvin Coolidge in literary income.
Detroit July 25 UP Engine No. 2 000 000 emerged from the Rouge plant at Dearborn marking the two millionth Model A Ford built since October 20 1927. The car will move to the final assembly line for finishing. The prior pace shows rapid mass production versus early Model T history.
Detroit attorney Henry M. Butzel of the firm Butzel Levin and Winston was selected by Gov Fred W Green for the Michigan Supreme Court to fill the vacancy created by Justice Grant Fellows death. Butzel, born Detroit 1871, earned degrees from the University of Michigan and has long served Detroit legal circles, including leadership in the Detroit Bar Association and founding a legal aid bureau. The appointment emphasizes Wayne County representation on the high court.
The piece extols starting a business with essential tools to sell and reach customers. It highlights classified ads as a powerful, efficient helper for renting spaces or selling items, urging readers to use the service and call No. 8 for advertising assistance.
Three Mt. Pleasant golf enthusiasts Dr. H. J. Theunissen Elmer Theisen and Howard Stickle have entered the Central Michigan Golf Association annual tournament at Alma Country Club. The event uses 18 hole match play with qualifying rounds this morning and play continuing today and tomorrow. The association includes Alma St. Louis Mt. Pleasant Hastings and other similar towns.
The Daily Times staff staged a lighthearted contest as Charlie McConnell, shop foreman, welcomed a 2 1 2 pound baby girl born to his wife. Later his brother Clarence, a pressman, added a ten pound baby girl born this morning. No further entries appear planned and Fred McConnell, foreman of the job department, grins broadly.
The Flint Federation of Labor states it has no link to the recall movement against Mayor Roy Brownell. A resolution was passed to clarify confusion after Knights of Labor organization joined the effort. Petitions require over 10,000 signatures for a recall, with under 4,000 gathered to date.
Edward C. Black, about 45, a Blanchard area farmer and former Chevrolet and Oakland agency operator, drowned while swimming alone at Dawes Landing, Six Lakes during a picnic. Death due to heart failure. body recovered after a 30 minute search. He is survived by his widow and son Elton. Funeral arrangements pending.
George S. Parker of Janesville announces a plan to give farmers a 12 1 2 percent credit toward painting their barns any color except red. The move aims to boost rural appeal and support local farming.
In Ann Arbor July 25, Arthur W. Stace reviews Michigan oil operations noting Mt. Pleasant as a key Dundee field with gas aiding oil flow. Dozens of locations and several oil strikes are reported, six good wells in recent weeks. Dundee oil from Traverse formation lies at about 8,500 feet and is free from refining difficulties seen in Muskegon oil.
Due to demand, the Daily Times publishes a complete list of drilling and producing wells in the Mt. Pleasant field. The page 8 item includes well names, controlling companies, and direct locations for reader convenience.
Stace reports Mt Pleasant field produced 2500 to 3000 barrels daily and oil moved by Pure Oil line to Mt Pleasant for shipment by train to Bay City and boat to Sarnia Ontario. Lands with back taxes rise in price. Saginaw field declines while Muskegon field regains activity. Dundee oil prices drop after Standard Oil decree.
Borger Texas July 25 Two oil field workers found rooming quarters scarce in Pampa Gray County forcing them to sleep overnight in a cemetery as the oil boom creates housing shortages.
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