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Mount Pleasant Daily Times

Location

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1928

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Air tour plan announced for United States pursuit group

Mt. Clemens Michigan March 12 United States air service first pursuit group announces an extended air tour starting late next month or May led by Major Thomas B E Lanphier with stops including Columbus Ohio Washington Ft Bragg Augusta Monroe Ft Sill Ft Riley Chanute and Selfridge field Danforth commander will not accompany the flyers but will inspect 43 landing fields in Wisconsin Michigan and Illinois while they are away

MT. Clemens Mich United States ‘Air Service Charles Danforth Army Selfridge Field Thomas BE. Lanphier Danforth Lanphier New York Lester J. Hendershot Pittsburgh Michigan Columbus Ohio Washington Ft. Bragg North Carolina Augusta Monroe Ft. Sill Okla Ft. Riley Kan Chanute Field Ill Wisconsin Illinois

Reed urges conspiracy statutes to prosecute oil mess

United States Senator James A. Reed, stopping in St. Louis en route to address the Kentucky legislature, urged applying conspiracy statutes to prosecute guilty parties in the oil mess. He questioned what the federal authorities would harvest if they used the statute as they do for smaller criminals.

ST. Louis James A. Reed United States Kentucky

Democrats Denounce Sinclair in Senate Teapot Dome Rage

The Senate heard a wave of denunciations following Teapot Dome disclosures. Senator Norris urged Mellon’s resignation over Sinclair’s contribution, while Senator Robinson blasted the 160000 gift as the price of Republican treachery. Borah signaled a fund to repay Sinclair's contribution. Robinson's speech drew no answer.

Washington O.R Andrew B. Mellon Treasury Harry F. Sinclair Senate Norris Nebraska Coolidge Mellon Republican National Committee William M. Butler Teapot Dome Senator Borah Idaho Sinclair Borah Robinson

Open House Nights Planned at Mt Pleasant College

The college faculty will hold two open house nights for former students in Mt Pleasant and the local community to tour the new administration building before April 2 occupancy. Alumni will be hosted in the first weeks of term and invited residents on the other night. The building’s formal dedication occurs after the spring term ends in June.

Mt. Pleasant

Boxing card promises good matches at Mt. Pleasant KC hall

The E S Hammond boxing program on Tuesday March 20 at the K C hall Mt Pleasant features Pete Petroski Muskegon in a 10 round main event after his prior victory over Kennedy Detroit. Lansing’s Jimmy Dugan meets Jack Bangert Bay City in the semi finals with other bouts including Enyart Barryton vs De Bois Mt Pleasant and Mc Donald Rosebush vs Lawson Clare. Referee Geo McMullen Midland.

E. S. Hammond K. C. Hall Mt. Pleasant Pete Petroski Muskegon Petroski Kennedy Detroit Dukes Jimmy Dugan Lansing Jack Bangert Bay City Raleigh Enyart Barryton Delos de Bois Grant McDonald Rosebush Gerald Lawson Clare Eddie Courter Forrest Parsons Midland Tommie Ball Battling Sharkey Chippewa Lake Bernie Becker Leaton Dale Childs Shepherd Geo. McMullen

Klan Denies Involvement in Michigan Primary

In Owosso George E. Carr the Michigan grand dragon said the Ku Klux Klan has abandoned political activity and denied participation in today’s primary election in Owosso. In Grand Rapids funeral services were set for Rev. Robert D. Freeman 63 former superintendent of M J Clark memorial home who died yesterday.

Owosso Ku Klux Klan Thas Michigan George E. Carr Grand Dragon Osvosso Grand Rapids Robert D. Freeman M. J. Clark Memorial Home Middleville

Republican Nominations Reported in Lincoln Union and Denver

Republican caucus nominees named for Lincoln and Union townships include Forrest Kyser for supervisor Bert Rice for clerk John Whitmore for highway commissioner Oliver Caszatt for justice P G Hills for supervisor Mrs Dean for clerk Joe Reid for treasurer James Torpey for highway commissioner Denver slate lists John Watson supervisor Elmer Brown clerk Frank Latimer treasurer James Cluley and a likely noncompetitive Union race with no Democratic ticket.

Union Lincoln Forrest ‘Kyser Bert Rice John Whitmore Oliver Caszatt P. G. Hills Dean Joe: Reid James Torpey Denver John Watson Elmer Brown Frank Latimer James Cluley

Two Killed In Train Crash At Stanton

In Michi on Sunday Charles Barto 22 drove an automobile into the path of a Pere Marquette train on the main street. His mother Mrs John Barto 50 and the driver died. Four others were injured. Charles Barto Jr age 1 escaped with minor injuries. The family had been returning from a visit in Greenville and the crash occurred when the driver’s view was obscured by a grain elevator and several sheds.

Mira Charles Barto Uhhutt Altho Fron Greenville

Three Injured In Train Crash Near Elwell

Mrs. Roy Beard 48 was seriously hurt when the car she rode in with her husband and seven year old son Kenneth was struck by a Pere Marquette freight train two miles west of Elwell. The beard family were en route to church services when the collision occurred. Mrs. Beard suffered a fractured pelvis and severe facial and arm injuries. Mr Beard was lacerated on the legs face and arms. Kenneth sustained facial injuries not serious. They were taken to Alma hospital. the auto was dragged about 30 yards and wrecked.

Elwell Roy Beard Kenneth Beard Here Alma

Landslide threat looms as Santos city braces for more devastation

In Santos Brazil on March 12 authorities warned families to evacuate as loosened boulders on Mt Sarrat threaten the city while over 1 000 workers search wreckage from Saturday's disaster. Police fear another collapse with up to 200 deaths. Rescue teams slow but persistent as rains weakened soil and more days are needed to clear the area.

Santa Casa Miseri Cordia

Regional tourney caps three Michigan teams into Detroit finals

Alma Reed City and Maple Rapids advance from the regional tourney to enter the Detroit finals after three rounds of close play. Alma defeated Caro 28 to 10 in class B with strong passing and fast breaks, while Reed City edged Chesaning in a tense class C match.

Alma Reed City Maple Rapids Detroit Michigan

Village Faces Food Crisis in Snowbound Isolation

Detour, a 700 resident village in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, has been cut off for 12 days as roads remain buried under 15 feet of snow. With food supplies dwindling, authorities plan to clear the blockade with rotary plows and may resort to air drops to deliver provisions to the isolated town.

Gheboygan Mich Mar U.P Upper Peninsula

Isabella County Delegation Urges US 27 Paving

Delegates from Isabella County led by C. Tompkins presented to the state administrative board a petition with 8 600 signatures requesting immediate paving of US 27 from Alma to Clare. The request was routed to the road committee previously and today's move aimed to hasten committee action.

Lansing Mich Maren U. Pyndelegates Isabella County C. 2 Tompkins State Administrative Board Alma Clare

Auction Sale Near Winn and Riverdale Details

George McGregor will auction horses cattle hogs and farm implements from his residence two miles south and three miles east of Winn or one to two miles north and west of Riverdale. Sale starts at 1:00 PM with Davis and McCall as auctioneers and Paul Binkley as clerk. Sale list appeared in the March 9 issue.

George McGregor Winn Riverdale Davis and McCall Paul Binkley

Farm Auction Notice for Jesse Burgess Sale

Wednesday March 14 Jesse Burgess will sell at his residence 8 miles northwest of Farwell 12 miles southwest of Woods store or 7 miles northeast of Weidman a farm stock and implements list. Sale begins at 12 o clock. Auctioneers Davis and McCall Wm Schaupper clerk. Stile list appeared in March 10 issue.

Jesse Burgess Farwell Woods’ Store Weidman Davis and McCall Wm. Schaupprer

Conway sale at Joe Roy farm proceeds at noon

Homer Campbell acts as clerk as William D Conway sells at his residence four miles north on US 27 and one mile east on the Joe Roy farm. Auctioneers Davis and McCall list horses and mences at 12 80 o clock with sale list on page 6.

Wm. D. Conway Joe Roy Davis and McCall Homer Campbell

Special Michigan session vanishes as governor waits on New York

Detroit seeks a financial solution through a bill to expand municpal bond purchases by banks. Governor Green will not decide on a special session until New York acts. With Detroit's stance unclear, a session seems unlikely as state county and district conventions approach.

New York Detroit Lansing Mich U.R Michigan Fred W. Green Detroit Council Given

Liner President Lincoln Battles A Pacific Hurricane

The liner President Lincoln of the Dollar Line rode out one of the Pacific’s worst storms and docked at 9:00 a.m. after forceful winds up to 100 miles per hour. The ship’s radio was destroyed and Capt. H. lu Jones could not notify Tokyo of the delay, leaving Seattle awaiting word.

TORIO U.P President Lincoln Dollar Hine Pacific Seattle H.’ Lu. Jones Tokio Office

Courage of Pennsylvanian miners praised by Senate panel

The senate coal investigating sub committee lauded striking Pennsylvania miners and families for seeking an American wage and standard of living. It praised the miners and their women, condemned mine operator iron policemen, and noted beatings and bootlegging, urging full committee investigation and potential legislation to stabilize the coal industry.

Washington W.P Pennsylvania Senate Coal Investigating Subcommittee Ohio and Pennsylvania Relief Society Ohio Relief Society

Circuit Court opens as March session begins

The Isa bella county circuit court opened this morning. In People v Simon Sherbernau the defendant pleaded guilty to illegal possession of intoxicating liquor and awaits sentence. Lesley H. Morton pleaded guilty to forgery. Paul Cole pleaded not guilty to illegal possession of intoxicating liquor with Justice Hugh A. Graham appointed as attorney, his first circuit court case.

Isabella County Simon Sherbernau Lesley H. Morton Mt. Pleasant Paul Cole Hugh A. Graham Graham

District Young Peoples Rally Held at Winn

The southwest district Sunday schools of Isabella county council of Religious Education held a rally at the Winn I O O S hall led by superintendent Miss Genevieve Banks of Blanchard. About 120 dined at 6:30 p m and at least 175 attended the evening session with 125 members from young people's classes. Rev B Meyhew of Shepherd spoke on inspiration and the program’s launch, as Mr Fuller outlined vacation Bible school plans. Grace Bilcox of Mt Pleasant urged reading the best books and magazines to influence youth.

Southwest Isabella County Council of Religious Education Winn I. O. O. S. Hall Genevieve Banks Blanchard Winn Ladies’ Aid Rev B.meyhew Shepherd Fuller Big Brothers and Sisters Winn Grace Bilcox Mt. Pleasant

Allow Spearing And Netting In Lower Chippewa

Regulations clarified by Lansing permit spearing or dip netting suckers in the Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant city east boundary and in the Big Salt and Little Salt rivers. Above the dam the Chippewa is a trout stream and nets or spears are banned. Suckers mullet and carp are the only fish allowed in any streams with net or spear.

Chippewa Lansing Mt. Pleasant Salt Little Salt

Local A and P Manager Injured in Fall

M A Dolbur local manager of the A and P store was seriously injured late Saturday night when he fell several feet down a basement stairway. He had not yet turned on the light when he mis stepped and lost his balance landing on the cellar floor. His flesh was severely bruised and a possible broken rib is suspected.

M. A. Dolbur A and P Mr. Dolbur

Well Opened After Cave-Ins At Pure Oil Site

Pure Oil Company at the Chippewa oil field east of Mt. Pleasant reports a cave in halted flow Sunday. After the hole was baled and opened, oil returned with strong pressure. Officers including W D Stough, C F Kaget, McNutt, W F Wiechers, and Ward Arbaugh met in Saginaw amid plans to drill deeper into the Dundee sand when authorized.

Pure Oil Company Chippewa Mt. Pleasant Dundee W. F. Wiechers Times W. D. Stoughwit Uvhio Central Division C. F.kaget Mr. McNutt Michigan Mr. Thomas Ward Arbaugh Saginaw Mr. Ar

Thirti​y Players Picked for Mt Pleasant Regional Teams

Thirty players from sixteen of eighteen high schools entered in the Mt Pleasant regional tournament have been selected on three all star squads of ten. The Mt Pleasant Indian team has four players and Alma three in Class. selections reflect tournament performance and competitive attitude with names listed for Classes B C and D including Alma Indians Caro Reed City Chesaning Durand Morley and Saginaw.

Mt. Pleasant Alma

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