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Mount Pleasant Daily Times

Location

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1928

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Seals of Mail Bags Not Intact in Leviathan Robbery

London and Belfast dispatches report seals on mail bags from the Leviathan were compromised. Investigators suspect the $500,000 robbery occurred at sea or in Southampton. Officials in New York say the bags were delivered in the same condition and could not be resealed after opening.

London England Government Yard Southampton U.P United States New York United States Lines Leviathan

Three Die and Four Hurt in Detroit Crash

Detroit reports three people killed and four injured after a car crash and related pedestrian incident. Alfred Reid, 30, of 581 Harpden Avenue, died at Receiving Hospital from a fractured spine after his car skidded and overturned in Lyndon and Pierson avenues. Paul Meadows, 30, of 450 West Canfield Avenue, the driver, sustained minor injuries and faced police questioning. both men reportedly had been drinking.

Detroit Alfred Reid Harpdn Avenue Lyndon Pierson Paul Meadows West Canfield Avenue

Many Groups to Meet at State College East Lansing

East Lansing June 25 Many special group meetings and conferences are planned at Michigan State College over the coming weeks. Rural ministers and farmers will gather for Farm Women's Institute July 21 27. The rural ministers school runs July 9 23. An institute for social workers July 16 21 with instructors from college staff and national authorities. Farmers Day July 27 marks the eleventh annual event. A librarians school runs July 9 20 and YY M GC conference closes August.

East Lansing Michigan State College Farm Women’s Institute M.S. GC M. GC. A

Important Change In Anti War Treaty Draft

Washington June 25 The United States sent identical notes to 14 nations seeking acceptance of the American draft and immediate signing The revised preamble permits signatories to act toward any state violating the treaty France and Britain pressed the change despite Kellogg arguing the principle is unnecessary

Washington U.R France United States Great Britain Kellogg

Reed Forces Preparing for Stiff Battle

In Texas Senator James A. Reed of Missouri teams with Governor Dan Moody to block Governor Alfred E. Smith from securing the Democratic nomination. The anti Smith bloc, aided by McAdoo veterans, plans strategy meetings as Reed dismisses coalitions. In El Paso Judge J T O'Brien was found dead in his hotel room.

Tiouston Texas A.rt James A. Reed Missouri Anti-Saloon League Dan Moody Alfred E. Smith New York Smith Bryan Wilson Reed McAdoo Roper Ira Champion EL Paso J. T. O'Brien San Francisco Houston

Poultry Training School Set for Mid July

A mid summer school for poultry trymen is scheduled from July 9 to 13. The sessions will draw 100 of the state's leading poultry raisers, who attended the 1926 last program for this group.

Democratic delegates gather in Houston schedule

The probable program for the Democratic national convention in Houston lists arrivals and caucuses Monday, opening at noon Tuesday with key note by Claude G. Bowers, credentials and rules committees, Wednesday chairman selection, possible early presidential nominations, Thursday balloting, and Friday VP nomination and adjournment.

Houston Texas U.R Claude G. Bowers Robinson Arkansas

McGinnis Arrested Again On Disorderly Charge

James McGinnis was arrested by Shepherd officers Saturday night on a drunk and disorderly charge and will be arraigned in justice court here later this week. He recently completed a term in the county jail for a similar offense.

James McGinnis Shepherd Justice Court McGinnis

May Postpone Keynote Speech in Houston

Democratic leaders plan to delay Claude G. Bowers keynote speech until tomorrow night in Houston to allow more radio listeners to hear it. Arrangements are under way to extend access.

Jiouston Texas Claude G. Bowers

Stewart Indicted on Perjury Charge in Teapot Dome Probe

Robert W. Stewart, chairman of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana, was indicted in Washington on three counts for perjury before the Teapot Dome investigating committee. He previously faced contempt charges and was acquitted. The indictment covers denying bond profits and knowledge of others receiving bonds, tied to a $8.08 million Continental Trading profit. The case follows Senate disclosures of his bonds dealings and an investigation directed by the U S Attorney.

Washington U.P Robert W. Stewart Standard Oil Copany of Indiana Senate Teapot Dome District of Columbia Stewart Continental Trading Company District of Columbian Grand Jury United States Leo A. Rover Senate

Moody backs strong dry plank at Texas convention

Governor Moody urged the Democratic platform to endorse the 18th amendment and strict prohibition enforcement. He called for equal treatment for agriculture, crackdown on corruption, and warned the party must stand by dry laws to be successful. Dan iels also proposed a prohibition enforcement plank for the platform committee.

Houston Texas U.P Dr. Moody Prohibition Moody Daniels Navy Bryan Dry Crusaders Platform Committee United Press

Americans Sweep First Round at English Tennis Championship

Stars, especially American players, dominated the first round at Wimbledon. W. T. Tilden beat M. D. Summerson 6-0 6-1 6-0. John Hennessey of the Davis Cup team defeated B. E. Mather 6-1 6-0 6-2. George Loft defeated F. Crosbie of Great Britain.

Wimbledon Stadium England W.T. Tilden M. D. Summerson John Hennessey Indianapolis BE. Mather Great Britain George Loft United States F. Crosbie

Stickney Battle Nuptials Held At Detroit

On Saturday June 16 in Detroit Miss Eleanor Battle daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Battle of this city married Ralph J Stickney of Detroit. Attendants were Miss Elizabeth Battle sister of the bride and Dwight Taylor of Detroit. Rev Father John J Hunt officiated. The couple will spend several weeks with the groom's parents at Muskoka Lake Canada before settling in Detroit.

Deetroit Eleanor Battle Frank Battle Ralph J. Stickney Detroit Elizabeth Battle Dwight Taylor John’ J. Hunt

Dry Agent Charged With Attempt To Rob

Detroit reports a federal dry agent William Stickler, 30, arrested after being found in Peter Robinson’s home. He claimed a liquor search motive, but Mrs Robinson and her husband and daughter accused him of attempting a hold up. Police jailed the agent, noting the Robins ons were well known and reportedly had no liquor in residence.

Detroit Mich William Stickler Peter Robinson Thomas E. Stone Michigan Stickler Robinson

Mt. Pleasant Defeats Remus In Tough Sunday Game

Mt. Pleasant beat Remus 4 to 2 on wet ground in a well played contest. Patterson pitched for Mt. Pleasant with eight strikeouts, while Bremmer faced strong hits from Ganser Dunn and Mullins for Remus. Next Sunday Mt. Pleasant travels to Alma for a return game as plans rise for a July Fourth celebration bringing Rosebush and Mr. Pleasant together.

Mt. Pleasant Remus Patterson Bremmer Nermal Gansser Dunn Mullins Richman Y Carrith. i Floria Wagert Lockwood Rettinger Rhode Wi Me Pleasant Alma Mr. Pleasant Rosebush

Saginaw Named Airmail Terminus for Northern Route

Saginaw will be the northern terminus of the Michigany airmail line starting June 25, with operation to begin July 27 by the Thompson Aeronautical Corp of Cleveland. Superior facilities at Saginaw airport, secured by the Junior Board of Commerce, will allow planes to end flights here until Bay City and Fiat complete landing fields. Mail from Bay City and Flint will be brought to Saginaw by messenger and reloaded for onward flight.

Saginaw Thompson Aeronautical Corporation of Cleveland Junior ‘Board of Commierce Bay City Fiat Flint

LeVasseur Fox Wedding at St Patrick’s Irish Town

Sarah B Fox daughter of Mr and Mrs John Fox of Lincoln township wed George LeVasseur of Flint at St Patrick's church in Irish town. Rev T R Dark officiated with roses and peonies decorating the church. The couple hosted a reception for about seventy guests at the bride's home before a two week eastward honeymoon trip. They will reside at 434 Jamieson Street Flint.

St. Patrick’s Church Irishtown Sarahb. Fox John Fox Lincoln Township George LeVasseur Flint T. R. Dark Shepherd Wis Rosalie Fox Joseph LeVasseur George le- Vasseur G Ve Day Jon le- Vasseur Fred LeVasseur Harry Mee- Philmey Joseph Ernest Ferney Audrey LeVasseur Gerald LeVasseur Patrick J. Fox Familly Emmett Fox Alphonsus Fox Geo. Mahar Mercier B. F. Duffy M. Flanders Lansing John F. Fox Detroit P. H. Duffy Eugene Fox Mt. Pleasant Mary Silsby New Mexico

New York Committee Woman Endorses Governor Smith

Houston Texas June 25 U P a New York committee woman declares support for Governor Alfred E Smith as best New York governor and presidential candidate praising his friendly stance toward women and children and his progressive record.

New York Committee Governor Smith Elizabeth Marbury New York National Committee United Press Houston Texas U.P Alfred E. Smith New York

Van denberg Files Senate Candidacy Petition

Lansing June 25 Senator Arthur I Van denberg filed with the secretary of state a big petition seeking the Republican nomination for United States Senator in the September primaries.

Lansing Mich Arthur I. Vandenberg Secretary of State United States

Rescue Efforts Continue After Nobile Arctic Crash

Reports from Spitzbergen indicate General Umberto Nobile and an aide were rescued, while Lieutenant Lundborg's damaged plane cannot be repaired on site. Sweden and Denmark coordinate to reach the 20 remaining men stranded on ice floes as weather hampers progress.

Virgo Bay Schpitzbergen Lundborg Umberto Nobile Kings Bay Spitzbergen Arctic General Nobile Matale Cecioni Quest Citta di Mileno Nobile Rome Liuetenant Jund Troiani Felice Vigbert Biagi Ilthers Viglieri Roald Amundsen Copenhagen U.P Spitzhbergen Jland Virgo. Bay Friedish Hero

Isabella County Supervisors Open Session Today

The Isabella County board of supervisors met in the county court rooms and planned to continue their session through the week. The primary focus will be the tax equalization work for this period.

Isabella County Board of Supervisors

Earhart Plans To Buy Light Moth Plane In London

Amelia Earhart flies a light Moth plane at Croydon showing praise for its performance. She intends to purchase the aircraft and bring it back to the United States aboard the liner President Roosevelt this week. She breaks from her manager's orders to fly and dines with Lady Astor and Lady Heath after meeting pilot Wilmer Stultz and mechanic Lou Gordon.

London England Amelia Earhart Lady Heath Capetown Croydon Airdrome Miss Earhart United States Boston Wilmer Stultz Lou Gordon Stultz Gordon Maidenhead Jindy Astor Lady Heath's

Idaho Senator Frank R. Gooding Dies After Illness

Idaho mourns as Frank R. Gooding, junior senator and former governor, dies at his daughter's home in Gooding after months of ill health. A Republican, he rose to prominence challenging the Haywood trial era, later shaping freight rate legislation and serving in the U S Senate during the Harding era.

Gooding Idaho Frank R. Gooding Mayo Rochester Milin Big Bill Haywood Frank Stuenenberg Senate John F. Nugent Harding

Smith Manager Claims Rising Lead for Candidate Smith

George R. Van Nahice, Smith manager in Houston Texas June 25 said Smith is gaining delegates beyond 660 and noted no comment on Senator Reed. He called the vice presidency question an honest open debate with no firm stance.

Houston Texas George R. van Nahice Smith Reed Aind

Marriage License Application Shown for McGoogan and Muriel

The record lists William J. McGoogan and Bessie Muriel as applying for a marriage license. Details such as residence and formal initials accompany the filing, reflecting a local civil record entry.

William J. McGoogan Bessie Muriel Xeon Ale Ae Ant

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Line U.S Belfast Ireland State College Anti- Smith DEM Standard Oil Cmiaterie Senator Sheppard Wicody Stickney Stockholm F. R. Gooding
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