Fliers Search Maine Woods for Missing Transatlantic Pilot
The Canadian legation obtained State Department approval for a plane to cross the border to aid the search near Greenville Maine for a missing transatlantic flyer. Locals report hearing aircraft as John Haines and Wyman Rogers plan a thorough night reconnaissance while Captain Byrd’s South Pole monoplane is considered a possible origin of the sounds. A detective heads to Maine to vet reports of a plane heard in the woods.
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Washington
U.P
State Department
Greenville
Maine
Montreal
Quebec
Richard F. Byrd
sSouth Pole
Floyd Bennett
St. Albans
Vermont
Grand Mere
Fire destroys historic Eagle hotel in Alpena
In Alpena Michigan a mysterious fire razed the 1875 Eagle hotel on Washington Avenue near US-23 and M-32. Three families lived in apartments at the time with no injuries. Loss estimated at 15000 dollars with no figures on personal property losses. Also notes President Coolidge to attend White House correspondents banquet with Kellogg New Mellon and over 200 guests. no public remarks planned.
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Alpena
Mich
U.R
Eagle
Washington Avenue
Michigan
Washington
Mar
U.P
Coolidge
White House Correspondents Association
Kellogg
New
Treasury
Mellon
Congress
Auction Sales Monday March 19 Near Mt Pleasant
Mrs Josep Ege will sell at her residence 21 2 milesSpooth on US 27 and 12 mile west of Mt Pleasant a list of horses cattle sheep household goods and implements feed etc. Sale starts 6 1 2 30 o clock. Torney auctioneer. Sale list on page 5. Friday March 23 Thos H Cook will sell at his residence 4 miles south of Farwell or 2 miles north of Woods store a list of horses cattle hogs sheep and implements feed etc. Sale begins 12 30 o clock. Davis and McCall auctions R B McGuire clerk sale list to appear in Times March 20.
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Josep Ege
Spooth
Mt. Pleasant
Cc. Torney
H. Cook
Farwell
Wood’s
Davis and McCall
R. B. Imcguire
Hold Detroit Man for Ransom
Detroit report says James E. Hall, former downtown saloon operator, was held by kidnappers demanding 10 000 dollars. He appeared at a downtown bank to cash a check for several thousand, unaccompanied, while his friend James B. Shumway allegedly met captors and paid part of the ransom. Mrs Hall indicated the family could raise 2 500 dollars for release.
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Detroit
Mar
U.R
James EB. Hall
James BE
Shumway
Deprow
U.P
James E. Hall
Hall
Ferris Ill With Serious Pneumonia Threat In Washington
Washington March 17 U P Senator Woodbridge N Ferris of Michigan aged 75 lies in a Washington hotel room described as very serious with a dangerous cold that may develop into pneumonia. Dr Cary T Grayson former President Wilsons doctor is attending him with a team of assistants and round the clock nurses. Ferris had been in ill health since January after a taxing lecture tour but continued working until last week.
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Washington
U.P
Woodbridge N. Ferris
Michigan
Senator Ferris
Washington Hotel
Cary T. Grayson
Woodrow Wison
Irish Republic President Messages To U S A
Irish Free State president William T. Cosgrave sends greetings to Americans of Irish descent. He notes pride in US tributes to emigrant countrymen and reflects on lost opportunities, stating the old land now sees its flag raised and exiled children hopeful.
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William T. Cosgrave
Irish Free State
United Press
Dublin
U.P
America
United States
Free State
House approves naval bill adding 15 cruisers and one carrier
The House passed the naval authorization bill by 287 to 58 and directed expansion of the U S fleet with 15 new cruisers and one aircraft carrier. Rep Blanton of Texas opposed for a record vote on the measure. The Navy notified Boston command that the sunken submarine S 4 would be raised before nightfall. John Philip Sousa and his band to perform twice daily at the 79th Michigan State Fair opening Sept 2 and closing Sept 8 with amusements closed on Sundays.
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Washington
Mar
Hhouse
Carrie
United States
Rep
Blanton
Texas
U.P
Navy Department
Naval Commandment
Boston
Detroit
Mer
John Philip Sousa
Roof Fire at 525 East Broadway Damages Minimal
Firefighters responded to a small roof blaze at the home of Mrs. da Day on 525 East Broadway. The incident caused very little damage and was brought under control quickly.
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da Day
East Broadway
Marines Plan Final Drive in Nicaragua Election
The Navy prepares to mobilize 1000 Marines for a last push against Sandino rebels as Nicaragua approaches its presidential election. Marines will guard polls and secure sites, with operations limited by the rainy season starting May 1. President Coolidge supports continued Marine presence through the election.
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Nicaragua
Washington
Mar
Navy Department
Augustino Sandino
Coolidge
Three Full Meals Today For Villagers Detour Mich
Six hundred villagers planned to eat three full meals today for the first time since February 29 when heavy snows cut off communications and left the village with only a meagre food supply. The snow blockade was broken yesterday by a dog team and an army transport plane finding only two cases of real suffering. Russell Goetz was seriously ill with blood poisoning and was airlifted to a hospital at Sault Ste. Marie. Mrs E Benton was ill but not seriously and would be taken to a hospital later.
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Mich
U.2
Russell Goetz
E. Benton
Work of rebuilding in flood valley
Los Angeles March 17. Residents in the Santa Clara river valley begin cleanup while burying the dead continues. Farmers return to properties with new foundations, death toll projected around 800 with about 200 identified and 75 unidentifiable. An inquest set for Tuesday to determine blame for the catastrophe.
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Los Angeles
U. P
Santa Clara River
Two Taken On Drunk Charges Are Sentenced
Mike Torpey and Mat Miller were arrested Thursday in Mt. Pleasant for liquor law violations. Torpey paid a $10 fine and $5.45 costs in Justice Graham's court. Miller received the same fine or ten days in jail and is serving time. he also faced illegal possession charges with a $500 bond pending circuit court, which was not yet secured.
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Mike Torpey
Mat Miller
Mt. Pleasant
Jastice Graham
Torpey
Miller
Notable figures named in old news briefed list
A historical snippet lists public figures and entertainers including Gov. Al Smith Colleen Moore One Eyed Connolly Senator Tam Walsh John J. McGraw John McCormack Jack Dempsey as mentioned in a compiled roster.
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Gov
al Smith
New York
Colleen Moore
The
Movies
One-Eye Connolly
Tam Walsh
Montana
Senate Oil Investigations
John J. McGraw
New York Giants
John McCormack
King of the Irish Minstrels
Jack Dempsey
Michigan anglers must carry trout fishing license in 1928
A 1927 act requires every male over 21 in Michigan to hold a trout fishing license starting with the 1928 season. The $1 license covers rain bow, brown, brook, and other trout species except Mackinaw. Fines, jail, or both apply for noncompliance, and the license is nontransferable for the offense year. Women anglers and youths under 21 remain exempt.
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Isabella County
Michigan
State of
Smelt Reported Spreading to Traverse Bay Waters
In Traverse City Michigan on March 17 a fisherman named Frank Heard caught a smelt in East Bay marking the first such find in Grand Traverse bay arms. Smelt are believed to originate from Crystal lake and travel via a Betzie river outlet toward Lake Michigan. Local fishermen fear the advance threatens whitefish populations.
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Traverse City
Mar
U.P
Lake Michigan
Frank
East Bay
Grand Traverse Bay
Crystal Lake
Michigan
Betzie
Charlevoix
Frankfort
A New Industry For Michigan
Lansing report states fur farming has become an established Michigan industry driven by the fur coat craze. State conservation chief P. S. Lovejoy notes mink skunk raccoon and beaver operations grew from swamp land work and credit sales. By end of 1927 about 400 farms existed, with near 800 projected by year end 1928.
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Lansing
Mar
W.P
Michigan
S. Lovejoy
State, Conservation Department
Lovejoy
Lovéjoy
President Opens Mellett Memorial in Canton News Building
President Coolidge activated the presses in the Canton Daily News building, a memorial to former publisher Don R. Mellett who was assassinated two years ago for his anti vice activities in Canton Ohio.
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Washington
Coolidge
Canton
Daily News
Don R. Mellett
Prisoner Sentenced for Liquor Violation
Paul Cole was fined 500 dollars or six months to a year in prison after pleading guilty to liquor law violations. He could not pay the fine and was taken to Ionia state prison to serve his sentence. Judge Hart imposed the sentence.
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Paul
Cole
Hart
Tonia
Ionia
American Girl Becomes Hindu Princess in Indore
Nancy Ann Miller of Seattle is adopted into the Dangar caste and marries Dukoji Rao Holkar, former Maharaja of Indore, in a lavish ceremony at Burwaba palace with magenta sari attire, gold cloth, and a grand banquet amid a week of rites and fireworks.
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London
U.R
Bombay
India
Sharmashta
Nancy Ann Miller
Seattle
Washington
Dukoji Rao Holkar
Indore
Diva Sharmashta
Holkar
Miss Miller
Daily, Mail
Seatle
Maharajik
Burwaba
Borah Fundraiser Sparks Silent Republican Response
Washington leaders react with quiet hesitation to Senator Borah moving to raise a party fund to repay Harry F Sinclair's $160,000 campaign gift. Opinions split. some call it improper and risky for the party, while others fear the political fallout for members and leaders.
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Washington
U.P
White House
Capitol
Senator Borah
Harry F. Sinclair
Borah
Ciuzens
Michigan
Masons Hold Annual Past Masters Night
The local Masonic lodge will hold its annual Past Masters night on Wednesday March 21. A banquet at 6:80 o’clock will open the evening program with guest speaker Ben J. Henderson Bay City attorney and Past Grand Master of Michigan Masons. Attendees include prominent Michigan Masonic figures from Midland Lansing and Grand Rapids.
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Ben J. Henderson
Bay City
Michigan
Midland
Lansing
Grand Rapids
Scores In State Court Tourney
State high school tournament results from Detroit Friday night include Class A semi finals Jackson 28 over Detroit Southwestern 11 and Northwestern 18 over Port Huron 10. Class B semi final Iron Mountain 25 over Manistee 13 and Fodson 24 over Alma 17. Class C semi finals Reed City 25 over Plainwell 23 after four overtimes. Class D semi finals Bridgman 85 over Maple Rapids 19 and Pigeon 23 over Gwinn 17.
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Jackson
Detroit
Southwestern
Northwestern
Port Holron
Iron Mountain
Manistee
Fodson
Alma
St. Michaels
Flint
of M
High
Reed City
Plainwell
Bridgman
Maple Rapids
Pigeon
Gwinn
Capacity House Delights with Maytime in Erin at Broadway
The Capacity House presented Maytime in Erin, a warmly received Irish comedy at the Broadway theatre under Mrs. W. J. Somerville. A local troupe packed the house, delivering lively characters and festive specialty numbers that drew strong financial and audience success.
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Erin
Corney Bray
F. J. Sweeney
Molly Flynn
Max Stotenbur
Lucy Murray
Beatrice McCarthy
Timothy McBride
Francis Fitzpatrick
Harlow Kenzar
Clarence Briedenstein
Miles O’ Dowd
James McManaman
John Nolan
Alex MacDonnell
Patricia O'Neil
Betty
Somerville
Shan O'Neil
Robert T. Kane
Kemp Brown
Central State
Teachers College
Ezra Williams
Betty Somerville
Marie Moore
Jack MacDonald
Students Jailed on Liquor Count
In Lansing Michigan three high school students Paul Adams Maynard Little and John Massey were sentenced to jail after pleading guilty to supplying intoxicating beverages to girl companions and possessing liquor Gail Miller received one year probation in circuit court for the same offense.
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Lansing
Mich
U.P
Paul Adams
Maynard Little
John Massey
Gail. Miller
Local readers silent on Senator Borah move
None of the recognized readers joined or encouraged the senator. No Kansas City presidential nominees have issued public statements.
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Senator Borah
Kansas City
Senate Teapot Dome probe wraps Chicago hearings
The Senate Teapot Dome committee ended its Chicago session and prepared to return to Washington to resume hearings. Investigators pursued Liberty Bond transactions tied to Republican fundraising in 1921 to 1924, while weighing amendments to campaign record laws. A mysterious witness with valuable information was identified but unnamed.
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Chicago
Senate
Teapot Dome
Washington
U.P
Senate Teapot Domé
Philip Armour
Edson White
Chien Oo
Upham
O. Republican
National
Liberty
Harry BF
Haves Jtoin
Harold ‘V. Ambbris
Waterloo
Iowa
Wilbur Marsh
Democratic National Committee
United Press
Fred ‘Upham
Republican National
Trefassard
Marsh
Senate Refuses Esch Reappointment to I C C
The Senate rejected Joli Esch of Wisconsin for reappointment to the Interstate Commerce Commission by an 89 to 20 vote. The nomination faced sharp attacks over Esch’s shift in 1926 and 1927 on lake cargo freight rates, with critics linking the reversal to political pressure.
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Washington
Mar
Senate
Joli Esch
Wisconsin
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Esch
Pennsylvania
Great Lake Port
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Elsie Mackay
Thursay
Ndeavor
Kobadjo
John Haines
Wyman Rogers
Ferris
Irish Republic
Interior
Lass
Laddybucks
Isaak Walton
Traverse Bay
Mellett
O. P
Sinclair
Masons
Capacity House
Cordell Tull
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