Body of missing British flier found in Burma
Rangoon dispatch reports Eric Hook dead after a search party found a severely mauled body believed to be the pilot. Hook and partner James Matthews disappeared July 23 after leaving Akyab bound for Rangoon during an attempt to break a London to Australia flight record.
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London
U.P
Evening News
Rangoon
Eric Hook
Burma
London Daily Mail
Prome
James Matthews
Bert Winkler
Australia
Akyab
Matthews
Agak
Hook
Daily Mail
BAY CITY AIRPORT DEDICATED AND OPENED TO TRAFFIC
The James Clements airport in Bay City opened for air traffic after a dedication attended by notable figures including Rear Admiral William A. Moffett and Mayor Harry Nelson. Army planes from Selfridge Field assisted, and donors William L. Clements and James Clements were honored for their contribution to aviation progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City
U.P
James Clements
William A. Moffett
Navy Air Force
William L. Clements
James
Moffett
William B. Stout
Harry Nelson
Clements
Selfridge Field
Fires Break Out Across Four Townships in County
Muck and grass fires again harassed county forest-fire fighters on Tuesday, breaking out in four townships. About 25 men under fire wardens Baumgarten and Munn fought the blazes in Fremont, Union, Broomfield, and Lincoln sections. A patrol remains in Wise township where week‑old fires smolder. No new fires were reported. In Bay City two nineteen-year-old girls began an endurance record for outboard motorboats, planning to keep their craft going as long as possible with provisions and fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Baumgarten
Leo Munn
Fremont
Union
Broomfield
Lincoln
Wise Township
Bay City
Marcella ‘Corey
Alice Deganton
Commerce Group Seeks Rain Proclamation From Governor
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce telegrammed Governor Pollard urging a state wide rain prayer proclamation. Virginia crops suffer drought and water shortages persist in many counties as trucks haul water to arid districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
U.P
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
Pollard
Virginia
Greater St. Louis endurance plane sets long flight record
The endurance monoplane Greater St. Louis, piloted by Forest O Brine and Dale Jackson, remained aloft despite strong winds. At 3 11 a.m. Central, the pair had logged 212 hours in an attempt to beat the Hunter brothers of Snarta, Ill., record. Notes reported all aboard were safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
U.P
Greater St. Louis
Forest O'Brine
Dale Jackson
C.S.T
O’brine
Jackson
Hunter Brothers
Snarta
Ill
Foster identified as fugitive in Lingle murder case
Frank Foster once tied to Al Capone is the fugitive suspect in the Alfred Lingle murder case, identified by Patrolman Anthony Rutha after a downtown chase. A bond hearing was continued to September 9, with Foster facing possible release if the state cannot prove enough evidence for continued detention.
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Chicago
U.P
Frank Foster
Capone
Alfred Lingle
Tribune
Anthony Rutha
Foster
Charles Levy
Rutha
Lingle
Daniel V. Trude
Testate
Poster
Los Angeles
Leasing Filing Decrease Noted in Isabella County Oil Records
During July 15 to July 30, Isabella County oil lease activity slowed with seven leases filed at the Register of Deeds. Names listed include J. C. Tustin Union two W. L. McClanahan Vernon G. A. Smith Denver J. A. Guncheon Vernon E. C. Fielder Sherman and Nottawa and D. W. McElhany Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella’ County
Register of Deeds Office
J. C. Tustin
Union Two
W. L. McClanahan
Vernon
G. A. Smith
Denver
J. A. Guncheon
E. C. Fielder
Sherman and
Nottawa
D. W. McElhany
Sherman
Jackson Policeman Sent To Reformatory
DETROIT July 80 W P Karl Gallup 36 former Jackson policeman was sentenced to 18 months in the Chillicothe reformatory for tampering with the mails He pleaded guilty in federal court with Frederick Traynor 58 former Jackson mail carrier Traynor was discharged on motion of George Fitzgerald assistant United States attorney They were accused of removing letters addressed to Charles Phelps Jackson police chief from the mail
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Karl Gallup
Jackson
Chillicothe Reformatory
A . Gallup
Frederick Traynor
Traynor
George Fitzgerald
United States
Charles Phelps
Railroads seek to abandon six miles of track in Michigan
The Grand Rapids and Indiana and the Pennsylvania railroads petition the Public Utilities Commission to abandon six miles of track between Merritt and Michelson in Roscommon and Missaukee counties. A public hearing is scheduled for September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
U.P
Grand Rapids
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Merritt and
Michelson
Roscommon
Missaukee
Public Utilities Commission
R 100 Airship Reports Mid Voyage To Canada
The air ministry announced the R-100 radioed it would sight the North American coast at 8 a.m. Thursday. Reports from Montreal and London place the dirigible midway on its voyage from Cardington to Canada, with winds favorable near the stern and a route toward Greenland, Labrador, and St. Hubert.
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London
U.R
Air Ministry
North American
Montreal
St. Hubert Airdrome
Canada
Cardington
England
North Atlantic
Booth
Caledonia
Ireland
St. Hubert
Ministry
Lesder Booth
Greenland
Labrador
St. Lawrence River
North America
Gas flare near Leaton sparks wide curiosity
A giant gas jet from a standpipe near the Cole Wo 2 gas well in Leaton lights the western sky nightly. Locals and motorists see the glow miles away, as oil workers burn off gas to prevent a hazard until the casing cement sets and capping can occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Leaton
Hoover orders cabinet to speed budget cut estimates
President Hoover urged his cabinet to hasten submission of estimates on necessary expenditure cuts for the current fiscal year. He noted that expenditures authorized this year exceed last year by 209 million dollars and warned a tax increase might be avoided if spending is trimmed promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W.P
Hoover
Summer Term Graduation At Central State Teachers College
One hundred and ninety four students pursue degrees and certificates at the summer term commencement at Central State Teachers College. Dr. Walter Piety Morgan of Western Illinois State Teachers College will deliver the address on Educational Ideals False and True. Prospective graduates include 33 with BA 9 with BS 6 with three year life certificate 114 with two year life certificate 2 with five year limited certificate and 380 with three year limited certificate.
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Central State Teachers College
Walter Piety Morgan
Western Illinois State Teachers College
Macomb
Illinois
Detriot Police Chief O Grady Stricken After Heart Attack
Superintendent Patrick J. O Grady a colorful figure in the Detroit police department is seriously ill at home after a heart attack. He was serving as superintendent after a four month acting period and followed by Police Commissioner Thomas Wilcox who signed his appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick J. O’grady
O’grady
Thomas Wilcox
Central State crowns two tennis champions amid hectic finals
On Tuesday June 29 at Central State Teachers College, Dr. E C Beck defeated Fielden Tambling 6 3 6 1 to win the class A singles title. In class B doubles John Warriner and George Clark beat Elden Robbins and Maynard Hicks 6 3 6 3. Butts of Mt Pleasant reached the class B singles final after a 6 8 4 6 3 win over Martella, with Schepers to face Butts in the title match. Alice Baxter defeated Imogene Coffin 6 8 13 11 to reach the women’s final against Georgia Hood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central State Teachers College
E. C. Beck
Whipping Fielden Tambling
Monroe
Central State
John Warriner
George Clark
Mt. Pleasant
Falgnouth
Schephers
Henry Methmer
Tare
Butts
Alice Baxter
Petoskey
Star
Imogene Coffin
Miss Baxter
Georgia Hood
Travel salesman burned when sun ignites items
Clinton Missouri July 30 40. Traveling salesman P H Harrison started a walk with glasses and a celluloid comb in his vest pocket. The sun broke through the glasses lens and the comb, sending fire to the vest and money in another pocket, causing burns and damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
P. H. Harrison
Harrison
Delayed Mt Pleasant Store Closing Plan Announced
The Chamber of Commerce president H. B. Johnston announced the closing of Mt Pleasant stores has been delayed to next week. The plan now calls for main store to open Wednesday evening August 6 and close Thursday afternoon August 7, extending until mid September with further notices this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Johnston
Chamber of Commerce
Mt. Pleasant
Onemain
Band Concert at Court House Tonight
The city band under Fred Ashley presents a program of marches and popular tunes at the court house tonight. Selections include Invincible Fidelity, Happy Days Are Here Again, Anchors Aweigh, Paragon, and Gloriana. Large Wednesday crowds mark growing popularity this summer.
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Court ‘House
Oo. K
Fred Ashley
New County School Maps Show District Boundaries and Funds
H C Cassatt commissioner of schools completed two maps for Isabella county showing district boundaries and tax allocations. One map depicts contiguity and border shifts revealing districts cut apart by others and odd border lines. The second map graphs school money payments across districts highlighting wide variances and arguing for statewide tax equalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella County
H.C. Cassatt
Pea OT Wee
Hawks Aims to Reclaim Transcontinental Speed Record
Capt. Frank Hawks says he will retake the cross country speed record from Col. and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh within a few days in a new plane. He has prepared the aircraft for months and will fly as soon as conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.R
Frank Hawks
Charles A. Linabergh
Hawks
Chicago Pants Bandit Returns in New Taxi Heist
A female thief, wearing a red hat and armed with a pistol, robbed taxi drivers in Chicago again. She targeted Driver Richard Reddatz, demanding money and the pants from the cab as a young man accompanied her, then fled toward a police station exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Richard Reddatz
Reddatz
Gas and Oil Production in Mt Pleasant Field Holds Steady
Production in the Mt Pleasant field shows little change over four days with only one new completion since Mitchell Keeler No 2 gas well brought in. The Dixie Davis was started over the weekend with an estimated 85 to 50 barrels per day, located in Chippewa township and operated by Dixie Oil. Drilling reached the Traverse at 8200 feet and the No 2 Marthey gas producer is awaiting cement set. Six rigs are active in the Vernon area signaling strong interest.
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Mt. Pleasant
Mitchell-Keeler
Broomfield
Dixie- Davis
Chippewa Township
Dixie Oil Company
Wezensky
New York Petroleum
Royalty
Marthey No
Seaton
Marthey Gasser
Dundee
Chicago police face heated hearing on harsh methods
A congressional committee adjourned after a tense session on Communistic activities. Arthur Fisher of the Civil Liberties League accused Chicago police of persecution, while police officials argued Communism is growing but controlled. Rep. Fish planned to resume hearings in about a month, possibly in Los Angeles or Washington.
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Chicago
U.R
Congressional
United States
Heité:inc
Sentember
Hamilton Fish
New York
Los Angeles
Washington, D. C
Rep. Fish
Arthur Fisher
The
Civil Liberties League
John A. Nelson
Maine
Fisher
Nelson
John Alcock
Marie Mills
América
Amalgamated Trust and Saving Bank
Amtorg Trading Company
Weather Forecast for Lower Michigan July 30
Detroit and nearby areas show mostly fair conditions with slight temperature changes. Readings indicate daytime highs around the mid 60s to mid 70s and nights cooling into the 50s and 60s across Alpena Grand Rapids Ludington Marquette Sault Ste Marie and Escanaba.
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Detroit
U.R
Michigan
Alpena Pesteives
Chicago
Saceeess
Detroit Deseeses
Duluth
Esseeese
Escanaba
S.e
Grand Rapids
Ludington
Isbada
Marquette
Sault Ste. Marie
Upper Michigan
Bungalows And Cottages Top Mt Pleasant Building List
Mt Pleasant building activity over six months shows 22 new structures with cottages and bungalows leading at six each. Dutch Colonial five, plus one Spanish and one English home. The remaining three structures are commercial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Lipton's Shamrock V Reaches Azores After Long Crossing
The Shamrock V arrived at Horta in the Azores today after the Erin steamed in for coal. The Brin had earlier reported losing sight of Shamrock V five days earlier in a rain squall and did not expect her to arrive for another day or two.
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Horta
Azores
U.R
Erin
Newport
Brin
Hillman Bank Robbery Suspects Sought After All-Night Hunt
State police and deputies resumed search of Fletcher swamp district near Hillman Michigan for two armed bank robbers who kidnapped cashier William Niergarth and robbed the Montmorency County Savings Bank of 25000. A car with 300 rifle cartridges was found nearby. Officers arrested Buryl Hunt his cousin Aaron Hunt and Carl Reed at farms south of Hillman and jailed Reba Morgenson and Mrs James Margeson in Alpena.
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Hillman
Mich
W.P
Fletcher Swamp
Montmorency
William F. Niergarth
Niergarth
John Studt
Ferndale
Reba Morgenson
James Margeson
Alpena
Brucker Campaign Stop Draws County Republicans
More than 150 Republicans gather tonight at the Park Hotel for a meeting ahead of Attorney General Wilber M. Brucker’s address at the courthouse lawn at 8:30. Brucker’s visit marks the first fall primary candidate stop in Pleasant with a stop earlier at Harrison and a tour including Central State Teachers College.
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Park Hotel
Court House
Wilber M. Brucker
Brucker
Harrison
Central State Teachers College
T. Pleasant
Tragic River Crash Takes Two In Bay City
In Bay City Michigan on July 30 Elmer Witzke 40 drove into the Saginaw River killing Julius Kosetzke 36 of Sebewaing who was riding with him. Witzke was missing but likely escaped after breaking car windows. the body of Kosetzke was recovered from the water.
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Bay City
Mich
Elmer Witzke
Saginaw River
Julius Kosetzke
Sebewaing
Witzke
Excape
Mt Pleasant Building Boom Driven by Oil Field Growth
Mt Pleasant reports a rapid rise in activity as oil discoveries east of town fuel construction. In six months this year 21 new houses went up and 43 major repairs were completed. Building permits rose from 20507 to 142855, with Roosevelt Oil Company additions adding 25k to 50k. Population boosts of about 431 since 1920 and an estimated regional rise near 2000 accompany a valuation upswing in Chippewa township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Roosevelt Oil Company
Isabella County
Chippewa Township
Osborn declares run to restore Republicans in Michigan politics
Former Governor Chase Osborn announces entry into the senatorial race at Benton Harbor addressing about 2000 attendees. He argues Michigan must restore responsibility and accountability in government and cites the Warren Supreme Court seat denial and a lone Michigan senator's vote as motifs for his bid. Mayor John J. Sterling introduces him as Michigan’s foremost citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Harbor
Mich
U.P
Republican Party
Michigan
Chase
Osborn
Exchange Club
Senate
Charles Beecher Warren
Supreme Court
Coolidge
Sterling
Central Michigan tournament first round results at St Johns
Mt Pleasant entrants Dr H H Theunissen, Frank Theisen and Bob N North qualified and won their first round matches at the Central Michigan tournament held in St Johns. The competition progressed Tuesday with play continuing over two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Theunissen
Ele
Frank Theisen
Bob N North
Way
Mt. Pleasant
Central Michigan
St. Johns
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U. S. Senate
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