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Mount Pleasant Daily Times

Location

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1928

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Tientsin Falls Seen as Nationalist Drive Surges North

report says Chinese Nationalist army advances toward Tientsin with little resistance from North China forces. Chiang Kai-shek's forces said to reach the city as Peng Yu-Hsiang prepares to move on Peking, while Chang Tso-Lin may pull back to Manchuria. Japanese control of Tsiwan and quiet in Shantung noted.

Shanghai U.P Tient‘sin Chiang Kii-Shiek Shantung Province Peking Éodnt Chang ‘Tso-Lin Marichutia Shiritung Tsiwan Caliti

Uphold Label Liaw On Fruit Juices

The Michigan Fruit Growers association won FTC support requiring imitation fruit flavors to be labeled clearly. The word Imitation must precede the fruit name in large letters, matching the fruit’s size. The ruling followed a request from beverage manufacturers to modify the rule.

Liaw U.P Michigan Fruit Growers Association Federal Trade Commission A. C. Caton The Commission Beverage M Fiw

Coast guardsmen custody fight amid district attorney illness

Buffalo reports a state bid to surrender two guardsmen Jacob B. Hansen case halted by Niagara County DA illness. Federal judge Hazel to rule on surrender of Glen Jennings and Chris Dew for state trial. Other items note Navy aviators’ flight to Nicaragua and a major court ruling on a South Bend bus tax law.

Buffalo New York Coast Jacob B. Hansen Raymond Knowles Niagara County John R. Hazel Glen Jennings Chris Dew

Ithaca Boy Dies After Bicycle Crash On US 27

Otis Haas 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lant Haas, died Sunday from injuries after riding on bicycle handlebars with Robert Cook 12. They crashed into Nick Mertens' sedan near Ithaca Alma area. Haas received severe throat wounds and 280 stitches. Cook escaped with minor injuries.

Ithaca Otis Haas Lant Haas Young Haas Robert Cook Walter Cook Alma Nick Mertens North Star Township Haas Mr. Mertens Carney Hospital Hans Mgr. Mertens

Mellon endorsement of Hoover seen as omen for campaign

Washington May 14 The praise by Andrew Mellon of Herbert Hoover sparked double interpretation with Hoover supporters calling it an endorsement and a signal of momentum while others see it as aiding a possible draft Coolidge. Observers note Mellon may be positioning for party unity as New York GOP leader Morris reinforces Hoover momentum and some drafts shift among delegates and potential candidates.

Washington Andrew B. Mellon Herbert Hoover Mellon Hoover Group Commerce Coolidge Pennsylvania Norris Borah Watson Indiana Smith George K. Morris New York Republican State Committee Bf Mellon

Methodist conference to hear temperance report on nullification bids

Kansas City May 14 The committee on temperance prohibition and public morals will present to the Methodist Episcopal general conference a report opposing nullification of the 18th amendment. The document accuses movements to nullify prohibition of promoting officers who oppose enforcement. It cites actions by women’s temperance groups and anti saloon leagues and denounces prize fighting nudity and profanity in the stage and movies.

Kansas ‘City Mac U.P Committee On Temperance, Prohibition and Puban Union General Conference The Methodist Episcopal Church Women’s Christain, Temperance Union Anti- Saloon League World League Against Alcohol Board of Temperance Prohibition Methodist Church

Ferndale bans fireworks within city limits

Ferndale city council passed an ordinance prohibiting sale or use of fireworks within the corporate limits this year. Final action on the ordinance was to be taken this week.

Ferndalre U.P Ferndale

Funds Sought to Eradicate Black Current Bushes in Michigan

The conservation department plans a program to eradicate black current bushes to help prevent white pine rust. A resolution at its meeting urged the state administrative board to appropriate funds so the agriculture department can carry on the work.

Gansing U.P Conservation Department Michigan State Administrative Board Department of Agriculture

New York Survey Shows Hoover Favored For President

George K. Morris reports a New York state survey of about one third of voters shows strong support for Herbert Hoover as the Republican nominee. He notes rivals Dawes and Lowden while Coolidge remains favorite if he ran. Morris plans further surveying.

New York New York State Herbert Hoover Commerce George K. Morris Republican State Committee Central Morris Alleahy Hoover Far Dwhead Dawes Frank C. Lowden Coolidge

Mellon To Exhibit Horses At Michigan State College

Lansing Mich May 14 U P Reservation has been made at Michigan State College for the Reserve Officery Training a corps horse show May 29 and 30 for 100 horses of Andrew B Mellon secretary of treasury from his blue ribbon stock Mellons stables are among the most noted in the country and Dr J P Hutton of the college veterinary department expects that the entrance of these horses will add to the prestige of the show.

Lansing Mich U.P Michigan State College Andrew B. Mellon Secretary of Treasury Mellon J. P. Hutton College Veterinary Department

Van Lear Black Begins Second Major Air Tour to Tokyo

Van Lear Black leaves Croydon for Venice aboard a Royal Dutch Airlines Fokker on an 87,000 mile voyage that will pass Cairo Capetown and Tokyo. With Geysendorffer Scholte and Weber piloting and Leo supervising luggage, the trip traces a route from Tokyo to Cairo and back.

van Lear Tokio London U.P van Lear Black Baltimore Sun Croydon Venice Fokker Royal Dutch Cairo Capetown Black Arabia Persia India Burma Siam China Tokyo Europe Amsterdam Batavia Geysendorffer Scholte Weber Leo Royal Dutch Airlines United Press

County roads to be oiled through town areas

County road department prepares equipment for oiling dust layer on roads through small towns. Dry weather has sped up the process, normally done later in the season.

City warns dog owners to keep pets under control

City manager reports numerous complaints about dogs running loose and damaging gardens. State law requires owners to control their dogs at all times and be responsible for any damage caused by their pets trespassing on others' property.

Lowden Denies Trade Delegates Pact With Dawes

Frank C. Lowden told the senate campaign committee he had no deal to trade delegates with Vice-President Charles G. Dawes and noted they share views on agriculture. He said his Chicago headquarters raised 64 700 and spent 60 000 with his own contribution of 12 500. The testimony pushed the 13 candidates’ expenses to 440 184.

Washington U.P Frank C. Lowden Senate Charles G. Dawes Dawes Lowden Republican Party Chicago

Oberlin Students Prepare For Mock G. O. P. Convention

Denison, C. May 14. A. bard leads a parade of cheering delegates to a circus tent tonight as the mock Republican convention opens at Oberlin college. The hall seats 2 500. James T. Begg of Ohio will call to order as temporary chairman, Grove Patterson of Toledo will be permanent chairman. Co eds play a major role drawing up a platform alongside nominating candidates. Elizabeth West Donna A Belle Ruth Tract Faith Dy Four are among the active women students.

William Howard Taft Warren G. Harding Elizabeth West Chicago College League of Women Voters Donna A. Belle Ruth Tract Elmwood Conn Faith Dy Batavia Ill

Aftermath of Flu Epidemic in State Grows Severe

Lansing May 14 Influenza sweeps Michigan in a seven year high. Dr Donald M Griswold deputy state health commissioner says the aftermath is severe and causing many mass toid sinus and middle ear operations. The illness itself is mild but late complications drive the need for surgeries.

Lansing Mich Michigan Donald M. Griswold Griswold

Escaped prisoners rob man and car in Detroit theft

Three Detroit house of corrections escapees wearing prison uniforms robbed W. J. Kolesch of $80 and his automobile. James Bell 26 of Cleveland Norman Menard 21 of Windsor and William Noel 17 of Detroit escaped from the yard after sawing a window bar and climbing a wall. Two guards were suspended as an investigation began.

Detroit Mich U.P Detroit House of Corrections W. J. Kolesch Kolesch James Bell Cleveland Norman Menard Windsor William Noel Joseph Novak J. L. Williams Denniston

Sinclair Lewis to Wed Dorothy Thompson in England

The noted American novelist Sinclair Lewis and Dorothy Thompson Bard will marry today in London. The couple met in Berlin while Thompson worked as a journalist for the New York Evening Post. They plan a two to three month honeymoon touring England and Wales in a gypsy caravan. The first Mrs Lewis recently obtained a Reno divorce.

London England U.P Sinclair Lewis Dorothy Thompson Bard Towands New York New York Evening Post Lewis Berlin Wales

Feud Over Chicago Crime Issue Sparks Court Fight

Chicago factions clash as the Chicago Bar Association and the Chicago Crime Commission seek a special grand jury to probe crime vote fraud and violence. State's Attorney Crowe denies impropriety and calls the move political.

Chicago U.R Joe” Esposito Charles Deneen John A. Swanson Octavius Granady Chicago Bar Association Chicago Crime Commission Robert BE Crowe Criminal Court The Bar Association Harry B. Miller Eller Stanley Slavkowski Otto Kerner Deaeen

Registration in Person Required in Michigan Cities

Michigan voters in cities over 5000 must register in person for the November general election under a new state law. In smaller towns re registration depends on local councils. Registration books open in June July or August, with a new oath based system. Pleasant is exempt from re registration.

Lansing U.R Everysperson Michigan Wilber M. Brucker Pleasant

Bomb explosion wrecks home of attorney in Detroit

An early morning blast at 8200 Dexter Boulevard damaged the home of attorney William Henry Gallagher, shattering windows for blocks and damaging 11 neighboring houses. Gallagher, his wife, their 3 year old daughter, and a maid escaped injury as police link the blast to a prior intended strike on State Representative Robert J Teagan at 8100 Dexter Boulevard. Damage exceeds $1000 and residents within miles heard the explosion.

Detroit Wiliam Henry Gallagher Dexter Boulevard Gallagher Robert J. Teagan Joan Mildred Ferguson

Final Rehearsals for May Day Demonstration Held

The high school gym hosts final rehearsals Wednesday at 7 30 pm for the May Day program by public school teachers. Daffodil Dance costumes are described as especially beautiful and several new features will be added to the program.

Trained Horseman Dies After Fall at Fair Grounds

Fred E. Thompson, 81, a longtime trained horseman who rode since youth, died from injuries after his horse shied at a freight train on the state fair grounds. Thompson, born in Huron South Dakota, spent two years as a trainer at the Prince of Wales stable in England and later worked with actor Buck Jones for several years. He was riding alone when the accident occurred.

Detroit Mich U.P Fred E. Thompson Thompson Huron South Dakota Prince of Wales England Buck Jones

Central State Baseball Suffered Two Losses on Weekend Trip

Central State lost a Friday game to Ferris Institute 15 to 4 at Big Rapids as Detroit Tech followed with a 19 to 5 defeat at Northwestern Field in Detroit. Hutchinson starred on the mound for Central State, fanning 13 and homering in the second inning, while the team showed power and improved fielding in the second contest.

Central ‘State Maroon and Gold Ferrsi Institute Big Rapids Institute Central State Lodewyl Larry Hutchinson Detroit Institute of Technology Northwesternfield Detroit Hutch ARA Bulkiner Lewis Bremmer CEL McDonald Bccnmesseceso Hutchinson de Secede I Hansen Nan Cena Wisenad Cowler Swanton Occa i Butler Ccc Barden Cccecssee Burch Detroit Tech Goldman Esrseenere Guernear Suis Orban Wheerreed P Levinson Insereeend Vancc SS. Veces Burkowski Whoerverts Ornseed Weston Brateamaehald Juddy Hymes Western State Hall Club M. C. Co

Cadillac Takes Track Meet From Locals

Cadillac wins the high school track meet at Cadillac with 76 points over Mt. Pleasant's 69 as Big Rapids misses due to quarantine. Mt Pleasant earns several seconds and thirds but falls short. key wins include Youmans Keller and Phillips in sprint events, Schmidt and Smith among top finishers, and Mt Pleasant taking the 2 mile relay.

Cadillac Big Rapids Mt. Pleasant Mt.’ Pleasant Harry Phillips Hugh Erb R. Keller A. Youmans K. Way Karl Schmidt Ed Manausa Carl Smith Eugenie Ross Lynn Hooker Chas. Robinson Lynn ‘Hooker Chas Robinson Lewis Deeter Frank. Switzer Floyd Ferris Mt Pleasant Youmans Keller Exbains Phillips Perris Richard” Courter Jake, Ferris Richard Courter Jake Ferris Hee Pole Vash Buvi Imte Olertic Thie High School Det Coal Hal Sife Teachers College

Monroe threat note seeks 15000 from company official

authorities report a threatening letter signed Big Five demanded 15000 for Leigh Roach, vice president and general manager of Consolidated Paper in Monroe. money to be placed in a letterbox at Roach's home. a call for collection by two small boys was planned.

Monroe Michigan U.P Leigh Roach Consolidated Paper Company Big Five Rouch’s Honys

Woman Injured In Accident Near Remus Sunday

Mrs. E. B. Deering of Detroit suffered a broken right arm in a Sunday accident about two miles south of Remus. Her husband’s nephew Max Reynolas and a dog were with her. the car rolled over twice after loose gravel caused a loss of control on a downhill stretch. She was treated locally and expected to continue the trip home.

E. B. Deering Detroit Jeg Remus Déeering

Central State Dope Rates Two Teams for Breaks

Central State weighs two teams in a quirky preview. The winner is the squad that gets the breaks as Alweer of Fest plans to send the Bearwits into the game at their Liat. A ball game is fun for Pleasant fans.

Central State Dope Alweer

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