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Mount Pleasant Daily Times

Location

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1929

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Rebels Claim Big Mexico Advances Across North

North Mexican fronts report rebel victories as Gen. Escobar captures Monterey and forces push toward Mexico City. Rebels threaten Guanajuato while Manzo moves from Nogales toward San Blas as federal troops seek to slow the advance.

Nogales Ariz U.P Mexico City Sonora Vera Caz Esperanza Orizaba J. Gonzalo Escobar State of Sinaloa Carrillo

Mexico May Import Arms From United States Under Rebel Crisis

The American embassy in Mexico City says President Portes Gil may need to import arms from the United States to address the current rebellion. No license requests have been filed yet, and the State Department notes the 1924 arms embargo remains in effect. The prior weapon sale in 1923-24 occurred under Coolidge and followed the de la Huerta rebellion.

Washington Mar U.S Mexico City Portes Gil United States United Press State Department Jgg Mexico Heroreil de la Hudrih Obféxon War Department Coolidge Sayqablié de la Huerta United

Fire destroys tents at Los Angeles auto show

A $2,000,000 blaze last night gutted tents housing the Los Angeles annual automobile show delaying the event. About 400 vehicles including latest models, airplanes, and boats burned, but spectators were unharmed. Two firefighters suffered minor burns. The show will reopen tonight in Shrine Auditorium with duplicates on display.

Los Angeles Mar U.P Shrine Auditorium

Five More Die From Poisoned Alcohol Toll Rises

Peoria reports five additional deaths from tainted liquor as federal agents from Chicago arrive to investigate the poisoned alcohol source. Six patients remain in hospitals with severe injuries and possible blinding outcomes. Two men and two women, Maurice Mansfield, Jessie Mansfield, O. G. Griffin, and Nita Griffin, face manslaughter charges for distributing the tainted drink.

Peoria Mar U.P Chicago Maurice Mansfield Jessie O. G. Griffin Nita Federal Prohibition Department

Auction Sale Notice At Mount Pleasant Area Farm

Auction sales set for Tuesday March 12 by John Schupbach at his Mt Pleasant area residence with horses cattle and farming implements listed. Sale starts at 22 30 oclock with C Forney as auctioneer. Sale list on page 5.

Auction at ColemanWise residence lists horses cattle and implements

Tuesday March 12 Jacob Carrick to sell at his residence two miles west and one half mile south of Coleman or one mile east and one and a half miles north of Wise a sale of horses cattle and a good list of implements feed and related items sale begins 12 30 oclock J M Marshall auctioneer Robi Murphy clerk sale list to appear in issue of Sale list appears on page 5 of this paper

John Schupbach Mt. Pleasant Weidman C. Forney Jacob Carrick Coleman Wise J. M. Marshall Robi Murphy

Owen Conley Sale at residence near Weidman

Owen Conley exposes a sale of horses cattle hogs and sheep plus implements at his residence three miles north and five and a half miles west of Weidman at 12 30 o clock Auctioneers Davis and McCall with Wm Schauppner as clerk The sale list appears in this issue on page 5.

Owen Conley Weidman Davis & McCall Wm. Schauppner

March 13 Auction At Davis Residence

N L Davis will sell at his residence four miles north two miles east and a half mile south of Waidman or six miles south two miles west and a half mile south of Farwell a list of horses cattle hogs feed and farming implements. Sale starts at 10:00. Groves auctioneer Albert Graham clerk Gale list to appear March 8.

N. L. Davis Waidman Farwell Groves Albert Graham Gale

Aged veteran Democrat Thomas Taggart dies in Indianapolis

Thomas Taggart 73, noted Indiana Democratic leader, dies at his home in Indianapolis after a four month illness. He played a pivotal role in 1912 Democratic convention in Baltimore aiding Woodrow Wilson and Vice President nominee Thomas R. Marshall. His passing follows a long career in Midwestern politics.

Indianapolis Ind Thomas Taggart Indiana Taggart Alfred. E. Smith Targart County Monaghan Ireland Xenia Ohio Middle West Tom Taggart Baltimore William EF. McCombs Woodrow Wilson French Lick Hotel McCombs Teggart Thomas R. Marshall Tom

Pay Increase Of Department Head Is Passed

Lansing March 6 The house approved a conservation bill boosting the director's pay from 5000 to 7500 yearly and shifting appointment authority to the conservation commission. A last minute change requires two of seven commissioners from the Upper Peninsula. The senate also re enacted the teachers retirement fund act with 63 votes for passage.

Lansing Mar House Conservation Commission Upper Peninsula Teathers Retirement Fund Senate

Tax Problems May Be Studied By Commissions

In Lansing Michigan two commissions may study tax problems after Senate approval of Lennon's resolution calling for a joint survey by the House and Senate taxation committees. The Senate previously endorsed Conlon's bill creating a seven member commission to study the tax system and report promptly. Lennon's plan requires a report within 30 days after final passage, allowing time for current legislative action. Members would invite tax experts from the state university and state college.

Lansing Mat U.P Michigan Senate Lennon House Conlon

Kinney PTA Hosts Notable Kinney Meeting

About a hundred people attended the Kinney school Parent-Teacher Association gathering Tuesday evening. The high school orchestra performed well and Rev. C Hawkins spoke on what he called the biggest business in the world. Officers for the coming year were elected: President R F Rotner, Vice President Mrs W A Harrison, Secretary Helen Johnson, Treasurer Carl Huber. Next meeting set for April 10.

Parent-Teacher Association Kinney C. Hawkins Hugh Watson R. F. Joiner Child Welfare Magazine R. F.rotner W.A. Harrison Helen Johnson Carl Huber Vowles

Lindbergh Wedding Date Clue Found in Secret Code

In Long Beach California Franklin Wallace a O Donnell aviation engineer says he received a coded invitation announcing the date of Col Charles A Lindbergh and Miss Anne Morrow's wedding The note was sent to Quiet Birdmen members and kept secret until Wallace announced plans to travel to Mexico City for the ceremony expected within two weeks.

Long Beach Calif U.P Charles A. Lindbergh Anne Morrow Franklin Wallace O’donnell School of Aviation Wallace Mexico City

Michigan moves to fund state buildings by property tax

The Michigan legislature introduced a bill by Rep. Gus T. Hartman to levy a three fourths mill tax on assessed state value. Revenue would go to the state administrative board for buildings and improvements including the psychopathic hospital, soldiers home, schools, and other state institutions.

Lansing Gus ‘T. Hartman Houghton Green Fred R. Ming Ming Hartman State Administrative Board State Psychopathic Hospital Michigan Soldiers Home Boy’s Vocational School Michigan Home and Training School Michigan Detroit

Three blimps battle fierce winds at Bolling Field

An all night effort to save three army and navy blimps ended as a 50 mile per hour gale eased. Two firemen were injured clinging to inflating gas bags and the navy blimp JJ-4 was deflated with loss of helium gas. Navy blimp J-3 and army TC-5 returned to Langley field for mooring. J-3 cage damaged but ship largely intact.

Washington Mar Army Navy Bolling Field Army T Langley Field

Rockefeller Stewart Face Proxy Fight Over Indiana Standard Oil

In Whiting Indiana tomorrow the Rockefellers seek to oust Col Robert Wright Stewart from Standard Oil of Indiana chairmanship amid a clash of billions versus millions. John D Rockefeller Jr leads Morality in Industry while Stewart backs Wonest Profits as 58 000 shareholders vote. Rockefeller claims over 60 percent control supported by his proxy committee head Winthrop Aldrich.

Chicago U.P Knights of Big Business Whiting Ind Rockefellers Standard ‘Oil Company Indiana John ‘D. Rockefeller, Jr Cray Robert W. Stewart Rockefeller Rockefeller Group Stewarts Altha Stewart Winthrop W. Aldrich Elmer C. Walzer United Press Lake Michigan Standard Oil Company of Indiana John Davison Rockefeller, Jr Robert Wright Egypt Thomas M. Debevoise Stewaré Projtress America Col. Stewart Wall Street New York LaSalle Street Florida John D. Rockefeller Standard Oil Company Supreme Court Rockefeller, Sr Senate Fin Continental Trading Company, Ltd Canada Standard of Indiana Continental Sinclair Crude’ Oil Purchising Co Prairie Oil & Gas

Coolidge Basks in Return to Quiet Civic Life

Former president Calvin Coolidge, visiting Northampton on March 6, expresses happiness at leaving the presidency. He misses none of the heavy duties, enjoys no longer rising early to read and dictate, and welcomes fewer speeches. He sits in the Coolidge and Hemenway law office for his first newspaper interview since leaving the White House, though he insists he should not be directly quoted.

Northampton Mass Calvin Coolidge Coolidge and Hemenway White House Washington

Woman's Club Literary Division Reviews The Father

The Wo mans club literary division met at Mrs. M A Cobb home. Mrs John Kelley gave a review of Kath arine Holland Brown's novel The Father, sharing insights and appreciation of the work.

Woman’s Club M A. Cobb John Kelley Katharine Holland Brown

Hoover to Call Extra Session for Farm Relief and Tariff Reform

President Hoover plans an extra congressional session between April 10 and 15 focused on farm relief and tariff revision. Republican Leader Tilson said the Ways and Means Committee should have the tariff bill ready by April 20, with hearings on farm relief kept concise. Hoover also discussed the Mexican situation and enforcement program with Senator Borah.

Washington Mar U.P Hoover Congress Tilson House House’ Agriculture Committee Borah Idaho White House

Three Arraigned Here On Drunkenness Charges

Three arrests were made this week by Sheriff Shertel and deputies for drunkenness and driving while drunk. Lee Parks of Lansing was picked up by Ingham county police and brought to Mt. Pleasant. fined 50 dollars and 19.10 dollars costs. McGuirk was apprehended in Cassnovia and brought to face a driving while drunk charge. fined 0 dollars and 23.06 dollars costs, or ten days, now jailed awaiting funds. Otto Duke of Weidman was brought in by Deputy Cahill and is serving a ten day sentence.

Shertel Lee Parks Lansing Ingham County Mt. Pleasant McGuirk Cassnovia Otto Duke of Weidman Cahill

David D. Buick Dies in Detroit at 72 After Illness

David D. Buick founder of the Buick Automobile company died in Detroit at age 72. He had been ill for a month in hospital with cancer and died almost penniless, his disappointment at his fate contributing to his weakened condition.

Detroit Mar David D. Buick Buick Automobile Company

Dance Don't Forget the Dance at I Q QO F Hall

Community notice for a Thursday evening dance at I Q QO F hall entry price one dollar per couple with twenty six cents extra for ladies. Event ad promotes social gathering in local venue.

I. Q. QO. F. Hall

Local Children Enter National Flag Essay Contest

Nineteen Mt. Pleasant children have signed up for the National Flag essay contest with prizes from scholarships to a world trip. Regional contests feed winners to Washington for the grand prize. local units require at least 25 youths aged 14 to 18.

Mt. Pleasant C. Vance Americaization American Legion Auxiliary Vance Laura Ohms United States Michigan Ohio Mt Peasant Daily Washigton D. C Hag Bee Mis Ohmi Ruth Hunt Lois Davidson Mildred Monther Bilee Stainweather

Gang Murder Near Northside Garage Has Officials Close

Chicago March 6 Assistant State's Attorney David Stansbury says the murder of seven men three weeks ago is nearing resolution. He tracks new leads and reviews police findings, with possible arrests of the firing squad members linked to profits, payment disputes, or gang ties.

Chicago Mar W.P David Stansbury Stansbury

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