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Newspaper

Mount Pleasant Daily Times

Location

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1928

Page

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Hinchliffe Starts Ocean Flight From Cranwell Airdome

Capt Walter Hinchliffe in a heavily loaded Stinson-Detroiter left Cranwell Airdome at 8 45 am for an unannounced westward Atlantic flight. A male attire passenger accompanied him. Officials say fuel covers 3 000 miles despite fierce winds as Mizzen Head lighthouse sighted a plane believed theirs. The flight's destination remains a mystery with rumors tying to Elsie Mackay and Gordon Sinclair.

Cranwell Airdome England Walter Hinchliffe Sinclair Hinchliffe Atlantic Ocean North America Mizzenhead Ireland Elsie Mackay Lord Inchcape Miss Mackay London

Winn Teacher In Quarantine At Winn School

Mrs. Gertrude Hyde, Winn school teacher, placed in home quarantine in Mt. Pleasant after her husband Will Hyde is found with smallpox. Authorities decide to vaccinate all students to avoid closing the schools. A substitute will teach while health officers vaccinate tomorrow. Three smallpox cases reported in the Vern Thatcher home nearby with Mr Thatcher and two sons infected.

Gertrude Hyde Winn School Mt. Pleasant Will Hyde Vern Thatcher Thatcher

Coleman Lad Killed Under Hay Stack at Farm Home

In Coleman Michigan on Sunday eight year old Donald W Herkel died at his parents farm south of town when he climbed a hay stack whose base had been gnawed by cattle. A half ton frozen section toppled, pinning him after he fell and crushed his head as rescuers moved the body.

Coleman Mich Donald W. Herkel William Herkel Herkel

Bowling Results and Scores From Monday Event

Tigers posted 828 857 887 for a 2572 total while Nationals had 854 786 886 for 2526 with Tigers winning two of eight matches. Senators beat Srbs 2 of 3. top games include Maloney 203 and J Johnson 210.

Tigers Nationals McNutt McCall Senators Srbs Maloney J. Johnson

Stinson Postponed Again On Endurance Flight Attempt

Ice on Lake St Clair forces indefinite postponement of Eddie Stinson and George Halderman’s world endurance record flight near Detroit Michigan.

Detroit Mich U.R Lake St. Clair Eddie Stinson George Halderman

Landslide Hits Santos Brazil Strikes City Again

In Santos, Brazil, a new landslide followed days of heavy rain causing floods and paralyzed traffic. Rescue teams, isolated by the disaster, faced unclear losses as fear grew that up to 120 may be dead from the Mt Serrat slide and debris.

Santos Brazil U.R Mt. Serrat

State college funds released for university and extension work

The state administrative board on Monday released a $209.67% balance of a $900000 appropriation for a University of Michigan museum. An additional $25000 was released for architectural building completion, and Michigan State College received $75000 of a $835000 appropriation for extension work.

Lansing Mich State Administrative Board University of Michigan Michigan State College

American Girl Converts to Hinduism in Bombay Ceremony

Miss Nancy Ann Miller of Seattle took the Hindu oath in Bombay to convert and marry Tukoji Rao the former maharajah of Indore. She pledged lifelong adherence to Hinduism citing personal conviction and not worldly motive or position.

Bombay India Tukoji Rao Indore Nancy Ann Miller Seattle

The Critic Brings Admission From A Subscriber

A Mt Pleasant subscriber writes of stopping the Mt Pleasant Daily Times after a joke poem The Critic. He recalls the paper’s absence, describes cravings for the daily, and compares it to a lost son returning as a millionaire. He signs as Linda Lee A.

Mt Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Daily Times O. K Linda Lee

Isa Bella County Farmers Live Stock Association Meeting

The Isa bella County Farmers Live Stock Association will hold its annual meeting at the Odd Fellows Hall in Mt Pleasant on Wednesday March 14 at 11 oclock in the forenoon. A pot luck oyster dinner will be served at noon followed by the business meeting.

Isabella County Farmers Live Stock Association Odd Fellows Hall Mt. Pleasant

Scottville Priest Sent To Shepherd Scottville Priest Sent To Shepherd

Rev. T Raymond Dark, pastor of St Jerome s Scottville since 1925, is appointed pastor of St Vincent De Paul parish in Shepherd effective March 15. A Mason County figure, he previously served at St Andrews cathedral Grand Rapids and St Mary s Sagihaws.

T. Raymond Dark St. Jerome’s Roman Catholic Church Scottville St. Vincent de Paul of Shepherd Father Dark Mason, County St. Andrews’ Cathedral Grand Rapids St. Mary's Sagihaws

Auction Sale Foreclosure of Jesse Burgess Farm

Auction notice states Jesse Burgess sells his farm at his residence eight miles northwest of Farwell or seven miles northeast of Weidman. The sale includes horses cattle hogs and a large list of implements feed and more. Sale begins at noon with Davis and McCall as auctioneers and Wim Schauppner as clerk. Sale list appeared March 10.

Jesse Burgess Farwell Woods Weidman Davis and McCall Wim, Schauppner

Auction Notice for William D. Conway Sale

Thursday March 15 William D Conway will sell at his residence four miles north on US-27 one mile east on the Joe Roy farm a list of horses cattle hogs and many implements feed and more Sale starts at 12 30 o clock Auctioneers Davis and McCall Homer Campbell clerk Satelist appeared in issue March 12 Continued on page 6

Joe Roy Davis and McCall Homer Campbell Satelist

Circuit Court Hears Liquor Law Case Against Hayek

Circuit Court opened with Vincent Hayek of Mr Pleasant facing two liquor law charges one for possession and sale the defendant stood mute. The trial schedule then moved to John McFarlain versus Ed Fike in a auto collision damages suit and to Paul Cole for liquor law violation.

Vincent ‘Hayek Mr. Pleasant Hayek John McFarlain Isabella Township Ed Fike Wise Paul Cole

Smith Nomination Could Split Nation On War Dry Issue

Mid March report from Lansing states Democratic leader Alvin Cummins says if Governor Alfred E Smith secures the Democratic nomination in Houston the nation will split on war and dry issues. Cummins expects Republican veterans to back Smith and Democrats to back the GOP ticket while Mrs Georgia White warns of a party bolt if Smith is nominated.

Lans U.P Alfred E. Smith New York Houston Alvin S Cummins Cummins Smith Georgia White Grand Rapids Democratic Committee

Wonder Team Led by Milton Converse in Ravenna Rise

Local interest centers on Ravenna high school and its undefeated basketball squad coached by Milton J. Converse. The team, praised as a wonder by state papers, defeated Muskegon Heights 21 to 10, advanced through district playoffs to Grand Rapids, then topped rivals 40 to 10 in regional finals. Ravenna reaches the Michigan Class D state tournament in Detroit.

Mount Pleasant Jist Ravérina High School Milton J. Converse L. M. Converse Milton Muskegon Heights Oscar Johnson Ravennaites Grand Rapids Ravenna Detroit Michigan

Suit to determine status of state teachers retirement fund

In Lansing on March 13 the attorney general said a Supreme Court suit aims to clarify the administration of a $700000 teachers retirement fund. The 1927 Legislature repealed the law. The suit seeks legality of administration, not diverting funds to the general treasury. Annuity payments should continue. Teachers cannot be forced to contribute until a new law or court decision replaces the repealed act.

Lansing Supreme Court Wilber M. Brucker

Quotable Quip on Happiness and Income Gaps

A wry remark notes that most men might be content with one dollar daily if none of their acquaintances earned more than fifty cents, highlighting social parity perceptions and economic humor.

Flood Devastates Santa Clara Valley killing and injuring many

Unconfirmed reports place the death toll above 200 as the Santa Clara river flood from the St Francis dam wall sweeps through Newhall Fillmore Santa Paula Saugus Piru and surrounding areas. Rescue workers race to confirm casualties while power lines fail and towns suffer widespread destruction across the basin.

Los Angeles U.P Santa Clara River Pacific Coast United Press Santa Paula Newhall Harry Carey Ranch Fillmore Piru Saugus Gos Angles Ang i Jis Bebj Johavi Faru St. Francis Sierras Sautus Saticoy Castiac Qbere Camarillo Ventura Santa Clara Santa Clara Basin Red Cross D. C California Bakersfield

Slush Drenches Northern Michigan Roads

Slush blankets northern Michigan as warmth and rain melt snow 15 feet deep. Snow sinks over a foot, slush fills roads, and Emmet County main roads reopen. US-181 opens from the Straits to the south as warmer weather spreads across the region.

Petoskey Mich Mercury Michigan Emmet County Straits

Washout Delays Ann Arbor Train From the North

A washout on the Ann Arbor track near Musick forced the southbound train from Frankfort to detour via Cadillac and Traverse City. The Mt. Pleasant arrival, set for 12 25, ran about an hour and a half late.

Ann Arbor Musick Iankfort Cadillac Travarse City Mt. Pleasant

Hoover Willis contest roils Ohio GOP delegates battle

Washington March 13 The Hoover Willis contest for Ohio delegates to the Republican national convention dominated today’s floor debate in the House. Representative Brand of Ohio accuses Hoover of politicizing the Commerce Department and urges Hoover’s resignation. Burton defends Hoover while Willis gains only brief mention as the clash centers on campaign finance and loyalty questions.

Washington U.R Hoover Commerce Department Treasury of United States Brand Walter F. Crown Toledo Ohio Commerce Willis Dawes Lowden Wilson Michigan the Commerce, Serire

Unclear legal question about Inet residency in the United States

Fragmentary note questions the legality of a person named innet spending years in the United States. The text reflects uncertainty about immigration or residency status during an unspecified period. No concrete facts, dates, or official actions are provided.

Tary United States Inet

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Hinghliffe Ocean Mellon Senate Mar Atlantic United States Weather Bureau Will Hays Andrew W Mellon the Treasury William M. Butler Republican National Committee President Coolidge Dome Harry F. Sinclair Butler Will H. Hays Hayes Biltmore Hays Walsh Melton and Coleman Lad Stinson New South America NEA Bob Quinn Boston Red Sox Bradenton Fla Live Stock Association Circuit Court Wonder Team Converse Santa Clara Valley Washout Wilets Hoover U.S. Senate Solon
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