Fight Rages in Congress Over Farm Measures
Washington May 15 The farm relief issue erupts between the Senate and House as the Senate passes a bill with amendments including the debenture or tariff county clause. Senate threats of retaliation loom if treated coldly while House leaders plan a cold reception to the debenture provision. The Senate bill, a complete rewrite of the House measure, moves to the House for action amid heightened tensions.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Capitol
House
Hoover
Tate
Truck Driver Killed as Train Hits Vehicle at Dowagiac Crossing
Nathan Wenzel of Niles died and Elmer Cochran of Niles likely fatally injured when Michigan Central train No. 43 struck their truck at Mechanic Street crossing in Dowagiac yesterday afternoon. Three trainmen were injured as the derailed train disrupted traffic for six hours.
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Dowagiac
Nathan Wenzel
Niles
Elmer Cochran
Michigan Central
Mechanic Street
Weed
Davis Named for Post in Philippines
President Hoover selects Dwight F. Davis of St. Louis as governor general of the Philippines. Formal announcement expected at the White House within a day or two.
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Washington
U.P
Hoover
Dwight F. Davis
St. Louis
The
Philippines
White House
Armless Printer Builds a Thriving Amherst Business
Elmer A. Hoffman, despite losing use of his legs and most arms, runs a flourishing printing and typing service in Amherst C. He learned typing after prolonged effort, then bought a hand press and set his first form, attracting local and national manuscript work and expanding into two profitable commercial printing ventures.
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Amherst. C
Elmer A. Hoffman
Hoffman
Wrmen
Markets Seen Boundless by Commission
A Hoover led committee reports sustained growth in the American economy from 1922 to 1929. It cites a rising stock ownership from 2 million to 17 million, improved credit use, and productivity gains. Future domestic markets appear limitless with widespread demand for consumer goods beyond basics.
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Washington
U.P
Herbert Hoover
Harding
Federal Reserve System
Graf Zeppelin Prepares for Second U S Flight
Graf Zeppelin heads from Graf Zeppelin hangar at Friedrichshafen at 5 30 a m on a second flight to America. The route likely goes south toward Lakehurst New Jersey where the airship is due not before Sunday.
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Friedrichshafen
Germany
U.R
Graf Zeppelin
America
United States Navy
Lakehurst
N. J
France
Hugo Eckener
Fekener
Paris
Creusot Smunition Works
Besancon
Eckener
Mer hand unsteady from liquor she saves life
San Francisco report details Jean Anderson a 36 year old rooming house proprietor who attempted suicide with a gun after drinking liquor she paused and fired but missed the shot avoiding fatal harm.
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Mer
San Francisco
U.P
Jean Anderson
Roominghouse
Jean
Malt Tax Seen as Big Revenue Source in Michigan
Lansing May 15 Up Gov Fred W Green says first malt tax statistics will reveal beer consumption in Michigan. He discusses projections from preliminary surveys estimating annual revenue near two million dollars and beer production implications for a state population around 4.6 million.
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Lansing
Michigan
Green
Michigan High Schools Enter 1500 in Annual Scholastic Contest
Over 1500 students from 102 high schools enroll for the annual scholastic contest at Central State Teachers college on Friday May 17. Classes A and B compete together and C and D separately with 25, 29, and 58 schools entered in the first two classes, C, and D respectively.
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Michigan
Central State Teachers College
E. C. Warriner
Girls Arena Field Construction Begins in Waukesha
Construction work has begun on a 16000 dollar girls arena field at Carroll College in Waukesha Wisconsin. The facility will provide hockey tennis and track facilities for female students.
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Waukesha
Wis
U.P
Carroll College
Trustees Back Agt On Of Prexy At Baptist College
Des Moines university controversy sees trustees approve Dr Shields action to vacate all faculty positions and repudiate rumors linking Shields with Miss Edith Redman. The board met secretly here and announced results later at the Baptist Bible union convention.
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Bupfaio
N. Y
Edith Rebmmatn
Des Moines University
Redman
Dr. Shields
Convention of the Baptist Bible Union
Dr Shield
Miss Redman
Mexico's Dry Campaign Begins Slowly and Prudently
Mexico City May 15 Prohibition will be instituted gradually and in a prudent manner President Julio Portes Gil told the public in his first statement on anti alcohol methods. He has opposed repressive measures and outlined a tightening drive with propaganda. The initial form will limit sale of hard liquors like gin whiskey and absinthe and later prohibit their manufacture.
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Mexico City
U.A
Mexico
J Nuilio Portes Gil
Portes
Gil
Heavy Rainfall Threatens Michigan Crops Losses
May 15 WANSING Mich Heavy rainfall through another week could cost farmers millions. Agriculture Commissioner Herbert Powell said widespread plowing delays and poor yields loom if summer weather remains unfavorable. East Lansing and Grand Haven reports show 6.2 inches above normal rainfall with fields flooding and delayed seeding at Harbor Beach.
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Wansing
U.P
Herbert &. Powell
Agriculture
East
East Lansing
Grand Haven
Harbor Beach
Battle Creek
More Locations for Pure Oil Wells Reported
Nine more oil wells locations settled by Pure Oil Company with five in Chippewa Township Isabella County and four in Midland County Greendale Township. Wells named include State Isabella, Givson, Henderschiett, Roebuck, Thompson in Chippewa and State Midland 1 A plus 1 B State Midland, Harrison, Root in Midland. Keeler-McGlintie North East Section 1 Chippewa draws interest. Dun dee formation promising. Drilling on McClintic No 2 and 1 shows good flow. Sias No. 7 Green Dale near county line around 4250 feet with trace off. others drilling in Joslin, Weidman, Stilgenbauer, Curtis, Bufford, Shepherd, Reon. Deep test at Consumers well reported below 4000 feet.
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Chippewa Township
Isabella County
Greendale Township
Midtana County
Isabella
Givson
Keeler-McGlintie Nor Eth
Chippewa, Township
Dundee
McOclintic
Leonard
Sias
Greendale
Nlarris
Bufford
Curtis
Shepherd
Weidman
Joslin
Stilgenbauer-Russel
Reon Bil
Gander Replaces Dog as Watch Animal in Dartmouth Report
In Dartmouth Massachusetts on May 15, Mantel Medeiros retires his watchdog after 16 years. A goose or gander takes over sentry duty, with Medeiros claiming the new watch animal outperforms the former dog.
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Gander
Dartmouth
Mass
Mantel
Medeiros
Médeiros
Explosions Level Cleveland Hospital Building
A massive blast and fire tore through a Cleveland hospital complex injuring many and killing at least 35 at Mt. Sinai and other facilities. Firefighters, police, and doctors rushed victims to hospitals as survivors recount panicked escapes and patients leaping from windows.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Hospital
Nearsby
Mt. Sinai
Huron Road Hospital
Women’s Hospital
Charity Hospital
Clinic Hospital
F. B. Gonklin
Danceland
Conklin
Polite
Sdone
Ledigs
Lincoln School Window Glass Casualty Company
The Lincoln School Window Glass Casualty Co formed by students in Sheboygan aims to insure window breakage during games. It reports 133 policies sold at 10 cents each for a $13.30 capital and claims no agent commissions. A policy holder recently broke a long hit and a window. a settlement with school officials will be arranged.
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Sheboygan
Wis
U.P
Lincoln School Window Glass Casualty Company
English Prince Rescues Worker At Can Making Plant
The Prince of Wales was hailed as a hero in New Castle England for saving a factory foreman, Ginnus, from being drawn into a moving can making machine at the Northeast Coast exhibition. The prince grabbed Ginnus from the belt twice, pulling him to safety despite the danger.
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New Castle
Eng
Prince of Wales
England
Ginnus
Expert To Probe Chicago Police
Bruce Smith, 37, a Columbia Law School graduate and staffer at the bureau of municipal research, will go to Chicago to study police practices. He will aid the Citizens' Advisory committee in identifying weaknesses in the Chicago police force and propose fixes.
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New York
U.P
Bruce Smith
Chicago
Michigan Boulevard
Smith
Columbia Law School
Bureau of Municipal Research
United States
Europe
Royal Mounted
Canadian Northwest
William S. Russell
Citizens’ Advisory Committee
Thieve
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