Six Bandits Loot Detroit Daily News Cashier Payroll
Six robbers seized the Detroit Daily News cashier cage and fled in a car with payroll funds estimated near nine thousand dollars. Officers outside the building exchanged fire. traffic Policeman Belarstead was critically wounded, and another officer was shot in the foot but remained on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
U.P
Detroit Daily News Today
George Belarstead
Guy At
Craig
Rockefeller Jr Praises Father In Interview
John D. Rockefeller Jr. praised his father in a United Press interview from Nashville after delivering a commencement address at Fisk University. He said his father never gave direct advice but set a life example that provided a perfect pattern for his own life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
U.p
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Pisk Negro University
United Press
Rockefeller, Jr
County Prosecutors To Meet in Lansing
Wilbur M. Brucker announced a meeting of 83 Michigan county prosecutors in the capital building on June 29 and 30. The gathering may form a prosecuting attorney association, with James E. Ryan of Isabella County on the arrangements committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
U.P
Wilbur M. Brucker
Representative Chamber of the Capital
Michigan
James E. Ryan
Isabella County
Committee
Miss Earhart Impatient To Start Trans Atlantic Flight
ST JOHNS N F June 6 The crew of the Friendship waited for cross winds to abate before take-off for England from Trepassy Bay Spurred by a trans Atlantic race with Miss Mabel Bell Earhart was restless and keen on a woman competitor for the first nonstop crossing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Johns
N. F
Mabel Bell
Queen of Diamonds
Friendship
England
Trepassy Bay
Earhart
Atlantic
Marriage License Applications For Gerald Smith And Charles Gross
Beal City residents Gerald Smith and Loretta Berg seek marriage license, with Weidman residents Charles Gross and Alma Tox listed as applicants. Public records indicate pending applications for licensure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Smith
Beal City
Loretta Berg
Charles Gross
Weidman
Alma Tox
Five Airmen Found Safe After Missing Month
Five airmen who had been missing for nearly a month are safe at Point Barrow in Alaska. Two crew members Matt Nieminen and Richard Heyser, who flew a relief plane from Fairbanks to Point Barrow, have returned to Utzebue. The search party had been overdue from Point Barrow and reported a plane piloted by Noel Wien and Russell S. Mervill, with three passengers, forced down 150 miles from Point Barrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Barrow
Public Records Opened After Supreme Court Order
Michigan Supreme Court ruled in favor of public access to records. The writ directed Auditor General Oramel B. Fuller to disclose expenditures for the 1927 governors conference at Mackinaw Island requested by I. D. Nowak of the Michigan State Digest. The decision said withholding records would run counter to public spirit and that the auditor general serves the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
State Supreme Court
Oramel B. Fuller
I. D. Nowak
Michigan State Digest
Fuller
Nowak
Mackinaw Island
Nowake
Michigan Briefs Highlight Packed Criminal Docket
Lansing reports only a few notable cases on the state supreme court docket yet notes 20 new criminal cases carried over from a prior term. The recently effective criminal code limits appeals to 20 per term, but current numbers exceed the prior term by six cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
W.P
State Supreme Court
Michigan fishing season opens for Lower Peninsula June 16
Michigan sportsmen overhaul fishing gear ahead of the angling season. The Lower Peninsula opens June 16 for largemouth and smallmouth bass bluegills calico bass rock bass and crappies. The Upper Peninsula opens July 1 for bass.
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Lansing
U.P
Michigan
Lower Peninsula
Upper Peninsula
Grand Rapids Swindle Case Ties to Local Con Artist Pair
In Grand Rapids on June 6 Carl Cegler aided a sick man by letting him keep a large wallet containing 150 dollars while he went to buy medicine. Police think the man was part of a duo who last week swindled Cornelius Clement out of 2000 dollars as life savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
U.P
Carl Cegler
Cornelius Clement
Clement
Patterson Daughter of LD Dickinson Dies in Lansing
Mrs L C Patterson, daughter of Lieutenant Governor LD Dickinson, died in Lansing Tuesday evening after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
U.P
Mes
L. C. Patterson
LD. Dickinson
Govenor
Kingsford Smith Eyes Suva Takeoff For Pacific Hop
Captain Charles Kingsford Smith and three crewmen aim to launch the Southern Cross from Suva on a trans Pacific flight to Brisbane, Australia, tomorrow if a suitable field is found. They must load 900 gallons of fuel while a near-crash on landing warns of field limits at Naselai Beach, 15 miles away, as British officers assess the best takeoff site for a long runway and momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suva
Fiji Islands
Charles Kingsford-Smith
Brisbane
Australia
Hawaii Islands
Kingsford-Smith
Naselai Beach
Chicago Girl Proclaimed Beauty Queen at Galveston
Ila Van Huesen of Chicago was named beauty queen of the universe at Galveston Texas during the third international pageant of pulchritude. Ten runners up included Raymonde Allen of Paris Livia Jarxaedi of Rome Mildred Kleine Golden of Denver Audrey Reilly of Charleston Irene Hill of Calgary Anna Vreidvnen of Luxembourg Mary Horlocker of Columbus Ami Debrow of San Antonio with Helen Faris of Tulsa noting the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Ila van Huesen
Chicago
Raymonde Allen
Paris
France
Livia, Jarxaedi
Rome
Mildred Kliene’ Golden
Denver
Audrey Reilly
Charleston
Irene_ Hill
Algary
Canada
Anna Vreidvnen
Luxemburg
Mary Horlocker
Columbus
Ohio
Ami Debrow
San Antonio
Texas
Helen Faris
Tulsa
Okla
Southera Republicans settle own delegation dispute
Kansas City June 6 South Carolina Republicans told the Republican National Committee at the start of the hearing on a contested delegation that they had settled their internal differences. The four delegates-at-large were seated without instructions and were reported to be Lowden supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
U.P
South Carolina
Republican National Committee
Lowden
Chasseurs Safe After Arctic Italia Search
A radio message reports eight Italian chasseurs who vanished eight days into an Arctic search for General Umberto Nobile and the Italia crew were found safe on Spitzbergen by the steamer Citta di Milano. Lieutenant Holm reported no trace of the Italia or chasseur tracks during reconnaissance. The party had one week of food, split into two groups tracing the east line and northeast inland routes.
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United Press
U.R
Italia
Spitzbergen
Citta di Milano
Umberto Nobile
Ludzow Holm
Hobby Lite
Driver Misses Pedestrians In Safety Zone Then Returns To Kill
Detroit Michigan June 6 A driver narrowly missed two pedestrians in a safety zone and then returned to fatally strike one, Harry Lanzar, father of six, died from a fractured skull after the car with two men paused, exchanged words, then struck him as he lay in the zone. Martin Lam ar, Lanzar’s brother, witnessed the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
U.P
Harry Lanwar
Martin
Lamar
Lanzar
Two Issues in Indiana Facing Dems Conclave
Indianapolis June 6. The state Democratic convention opens with two main questions the governorship and presidential endorsement. Gubernatorial contenders include Frank C. Dailey John Frederick Earl Crawford and George R. Dale with Dailey supporters claiming a large share. A rumor of Indiana's national delegation shifting its second choice from Evans Woollen to Alfred E Smith is noted amid opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Uay
Indiana
Frank C. Dailey
John Frederick
Kokomo
Earl Crawford
George R. Dale
Dailey
Evans Woollen
Alfred 2. Smith
New York
Smith
Thaw Denied Landing at English Port
Harry K. Thaw was refused permission to land in England upon arrival from the United States. He remained on the liner talking to reporters as customs officials declined to explain the denial citing the alien act. Authorities recalled similar past cases such as Countess Cathcart barred for alleged moral turpitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
England
U.P
Harry K. Thaw
United States
Haw
Thaw
London
Countess Cathcart
Altho
Republican Treasurer Candidate Elmer Kirkconnell
Public notice announces Elmer Kirkconnell as a Republican candidate for the county treasurer nomination in the upcoming primary. The message urges voters to support him at the September 4 primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Kirkconnell
Republican candidate Ernest Dexter seeks support at September 4 primary
Ernest Dexter, Republican nominee for County Clerk, asks readers to back his campaign in the September 4 primary. The notice appears in the August issue pages and invites voters to support Dexter at the county clerk race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest. R. Dexter
Mt Pleasant HS to hold week of commencement events
Mt Pleasant high school schedules commencement week activities starting Sunday June 10 with a vesper service in the auditorium. The program includes march by Miss Mary Louise Maxwell hymn invocation by Rev C B Hawkins and multiple student performances. Dr Stratton D Brooks famed educator will deliver the commencement address.
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Mt. Pleasant High School
Mary Louise Maxwell
Thayer Walsh
Reusch
Irene Mann
Grate
Pope
Reuel Cole
Charles Day
Rosena McDonald
Alec Way
Cass Prophecy
Dorothy Wright
Margaret Woodman
Will
Wayne
Grimm
R. Cole
C. Day
T. Switzer
G. Caszatt
Gaylord Caszatt
Yaledictory
Vera Fox
Stratton D. Brooks
University of Missouri
Brooks
Ypsianti
University of Michigan
Mt. Pleasant
Central State Teachers‘college
Boston Public Schools
University of Oklahoma
Rhaseli
C.B. Hawkins
Dr. Stratton
D. Brooks
B. R. Shangle
Owen Varret
American Legion
W. D. Hood
Board of Éducation
C. B. Hawkins
Harold Award
Hugh Calkins
Atwood Campbell
Doris Campbell
Gaylord Cassatt
Ralph Chamberlin
Gale Chrestenson
Gretchen Coddington
Imogene Coffin
Russel Collins
Veronica Coughlin
Willard Crapo
Glenn
State Director Urges Public Help to Protect Fish and Game
Michigan conservation chief George R Hogarth says illegal taking exceeds legal catches and protecting fish and game hinges on public cooperation. He emphasizes education over more laws and wardens, urging wardens to teach locals the personal benefits of law compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
U.P
Michigan
George R.hogarth
Hogarth
Fils
Pure Oil Leases Recorded Across County
Eighteen oil leases covering 1785 acres in Broomfield Deerfield and Sherman townships were recorded at the county register of deeds. The leases were taken by S M Walley and assigned to Port Oil Company, suggesting oil deposits beyond the companys previously centered field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broomfield
Deerfield
Sherman
County Register of Deeds
Pure Oil Company
S.M. Walley
Port Oil Company
Hoover Seen Winning Nomination at Kansas City
Washington observers believe Herbert Hoover will secure the Republican nomination early in the Kansas City balloting. Some doubt that President Coolidge will be the choice, while others speculate Coolidge may be drafted if party dynamics shift. The consensus centers on Hoover as the likely nominee with little resistance from key blocs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Waghington
Herbert Hoover
Kansas City
Commerce Hoover
Kansas
Coolidge
Congress
New York
Pennsylvania
Hoover
Soolidge
National
Niles Man Elected District Rotary Head
Walter Wood of Niles was today elected district governor of Rotary’s thirty-fifth district awaiting Rotary International approval. The two day conference closed with Jackson set to host the 1929 gathering. Niles led attendance among distant clubs, Frankfort posted 23 percent, Cadillac Bounty wives won attendance flag, total attendance 429 with social events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petoskhy
Walter Wood
Niles
Rotary
Rotary International
Jackson
Frankfort
Cadillac Bounty
Michigan“club
Dedication of New Building At Central State
The dedication of the administration building at Central State Teachers College will be a featured part of a ten day commencement season. Thousands of alumni and hundreds of visitors are expected in Mt Pleasant for events including a dedication concert, exercises, and commencement. The program features an all faculty appearance in academic regalia, a Wolfsohn quartet concert, Alumni Day activities, and an operetta adaptation by students and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central State Teachers’ College
Mt. Pleasant
Central Michigan
Péason
Boslillte
Wattiner
Y. W
Hansel Anil
Greta Dinck Will
J. H. Powers
Helen Klein
Dora Silver
Helery Mills
Vrhest. Horn
University of Lane
W.W. Charters
University of Chicago
Clifford Woody
University of Michigan
Stratton
D. Brooks
University of Missouri
Brooks
The
Ideal College
Charles Brooks
Wolfsohn
Alumani Association
Greece Ryan
Department of Physical Education
Training School Studets
Nis
McGinnis Given Jail Time for Disorderly Conduct at Crawford Dance
Jimmie McGinnis of Isabella township received ten days in the county jail and a $5 fine with an additional six days in jail on default. Justice Wardrop presided as McGinnis pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly at a Crawford area dance last Sunday night. He had paid a similar fine a few weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie McGinnis
Isabella Township
M.S
Public piano recital by Miss Patterson pupils tonight
The public is invited to a piano recital by pupils of Miss Margaret Patterson in the college auditorium this evening. The program begins at 8:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Patterson
Past Noble Grand Club Of Rebekah Meets With Mrs Daggett
The Past Noble Grand club of Calla Rebekah lodge met with Mrs Dora Daggett Monday evening with nine members present. New officers were elected: Mrs Ethel Fell president, Mrs Neva Suttle vice president, Mrs Zi I DePuy secretary, Mrs Olive Monroe treasurer, and Mrs Dora Daggett chaplain. After the business meeting a social hour followed with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Grand Club
Calla Rebekah Lodge
Cars Carrying Contraband From Canada Face Confiscation
Buffalo June 6 W F Y Freight cars carrying contraband liquor narcotics and other merchandise shipped from Canadian cities to the United States will be subject to forfeiture. Seymour Lowman assistant secretary of the treasury announced after a conference with customs collectors from Buffalo Detroit Rochester Cleveland Montreal and Ogdensburg. He said railroads must unload every freight car at the border to allow inspection unless guarantees against contraband are provided. The meeting followed reports of irregularities among railroad clerks tied to a large rum running scheme across the Great Lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Lowman
Fred A. Beradley
Port of
Great Lakes District
Coolidge Warns Butler Against Renomination
New York Telegram reports from Washington that President Coolidge wrote to Republican National Committee chairman William M. Butler warning against any renomination. The letter, mailed to Butler in Kansas City, reportedly declares Coolidge’s stand against renomination and a campaign for Hoover only if anti-Hoover delegates arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Telegram
Ray Tucker
Washington
Coolidge
Willian M. Butler
Republican National Committee
Tucker
Tory
White House
Butler
Kansas City
Virtue Is Its Own Reward in Chelmsford
WPA junk dealer in Chelmsford returned $500 in notes found in the street to the owner. The owner rewarded him with eight tents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelmsford
Eng
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Miss Earhart
Public Records Inspection
Okeh Tribunal Rules
Wichigan Briefs
Pacific
Southera
English Port
X. Gaudard
Wade
A. HS
Capital Opinion
Commerce
Rebekah
Fron
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