Mt Pleasant Beauty Contest Opens Tonight
The Miss Mt Pleasant contest runs tonight through Friday at Broadway Theatre with entrants Gretchen Coddington Irene Mann Genevieve Naumes Ruth Isbell Hanna Cuthbert Mildred Wilke Harriett Brandstetter Betty Somerville Christine Taylor The winner goes to Detroit with a chaperone for the State Finals at Arcadia Auditorium for Miss Michigan prizes include trips cash and possible stage contracts Merchants will honor the winner with gifts Saturday May 25 and she will stay at the Detroit Leland Hotel guests of the management
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Mt. Pleasant
Broadway Theatre
Gretchen Coddington
Irene Mann
Genevieve Naumes
Ruth Isbell
Hanna Cuthbert
Mildred Wilke
Harriett Brandstetter
Betty Somerville
Christine Taylor
Mr. Pleasant
Detroit
Arcadia Auditorium
Gaveston
Texas
Pleasant
Detroit Leland Hotel
St Lazare Prison to be Torn Down in Paris History
Wrecking crews set to demolish St Lazare Prison dating to 1110 A D after centuries as hospital convent and prison. Once a mens prison then a women’s penitentiary it housed notable inmates including Chenier Beaumarchais and many female criminals. Nuns now guard wards and preside at executions replacing male wardens.
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Paris
U.R
St. Lazare
Chenier
Beaumarchais
Figaro
Holy Sisters
Turing
St Lazare
Farm Children Lack Schooling
The Children’s Bureau reports farm children face schooling interruptions due to farm work. In tobacco regions of Kentucky they miss about three weeks per term, while in North Dakota one-eighth of girls and one-third of boys are out for at least a month. Rural terms average seven months, leaving little time for education.
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Washington
U.P
Children’s Bureau of the
Labor Department
Kentucky
North Dakota
Bureau
Governor Signs 25 Bills and Vetoes Three in Lansing
Governor Fred W. Green moved to clear the deck before adjournment as he approved 26 acts and vetoed three. He said he would act on the general appropriation bill next. Palmer's bill to create a Michigan board of aeronautics was signed, placing aviation under a five member board. Snow Hill railroad bill allowing bus and plane service was also signed.
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Lansing
U.P
Fred. W. Green
Palmer
Michigan “Board of Aeronautics
Michigan
Snows Hill
Senate probes secrecy rule violation in vote disclosure
The Senate Rules Committee debated summoning about 80 senators to identify who leaked the roll call on Judge Lenroot's confirmation. The panel weighs compelling reporters to reveal sources or questioning non-committee members, amid threats of expulsion or jail for contempt if sources are revealed. Farm relief conferees hold a third session as tariff passage looms.
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Washington
U.P
United States Customs
Lenroot
Senate Rules Committee
Senate
Detroit Woman Named President of Odd Fellows Auxiliary
Minnie Ritchie of Detroit was elected state president of the Odd Fellows auxiliary at the grand encampment in Jackson yesterday. May Hale of Detroit was elected vice president Etta L. Smith of Grand Rapids secretary and Estella Schleich of Muskegon treasurer.
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Jackson
U.P
Minnie Ritchie
Detroit
Odd Fellows Auxiliary
Grand
May Hale
Etta Ai. Smith
Grand Rapids
Estella Schleich
Muskegon
New Science Marvel Records Derby Race
Pathe Sound News officials announced a new triumph for radio and motion picture photography. Cameras synchronized with radio recorded the Kentucky Derby at Louisville, 900 miles away, then joined sound films in New York for a stride by stride race image.
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New York
Pathe Sound News
Ani
Louisville
Kentucky
Detroit Police Close In On Kidnap Castle
Detroit police, acting on an informer's tip, intensified efforts to locate a kidnap castle believed to imprison Detroit underworld victims. The lair is said to be in River Rouge near Mord River Rouge Plant, with narrow windows, chains, a factory across the street, a church with a spire, and a nearby large water tank. Police will search the area to seize the gang responsible for numerous ransoms amid victim silence and fear of retribution.
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Detroit
O.R
River Rouge
Bett-Cheekmatal
Eastern Fliers to Use Nation's Largest Aerial Beacon
In Lynn Massachusetts on May 22 a 17,000,000 candle power revolving beacon will guide U S Airmen cruising through Eastern Massachusetts. The beacon stands 89 feet above ground at the General Electric plant and emits 10 flashes per minute visible for miles.
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Lynn
Mass
U.K
Massachusetts
General Electric Company
Duchess of York’s bedroom redecorated in peach pink tones
The Duchess of York’s bedroom is being redecorated in peach pink. Woodwork is finished to resemble silver and vermillion pottery adds additional color to the chamber.
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London
U.P
Duchess of “York
Vermillion Pottery
Lone air pilot raid over New York succeeds in mock attack
May 22 U P reports a lone bomber from Dayton, Ohio, led by Lieut Odag Moon, executed a night raid on New York Harbor defenses. Three flares hit Governors Island and the craft then flew up Broadway, signaling a tactical victory despite bad weather and fueling challenges at Uniontown.
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New York
U.P
Dayton
Odag Moon
Governors Island
Broadway
Bolling Field
Washington
Uniontown
Moon
Rival planes may race Atlantic Ocean from Old Orchard
Weather and runway conditions dampen plans for a May 22 attempt from Roosevelt Field to Paris. Pilots Roger Williams and Lewis Yancey of the Green Flash awaited rival Armeno Lotti Jr and co pilot Jean Assolant in Old Orchard Maine to judge feasibility of a beach takeoff.
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Old “Orchard
Pi—A
Atlantic
Green Flash
Roger Q. Williams
Lewis A. Yancey
Williams
Yancey
Armeno Lotti, Jr
Old Orchard
New York
U.R
Roosevelt Field
Armeno Loui
Paris
Bernard 191
Jean Assolant
Nationwide house-cleanings ordered by Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health at Nanking orders two national house-cleanings yearly in China. The first is scheduled for this month and the second in December, aiming to involve millions of people.
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Peeping
U.F
China
Ministry of Health
Nanking
Bible Society to Publish 618 Language Bibles This Year
London May 22 U R The British and Foreign Bible Society announces it will issue Bibles published in 618 languages this year. The program reflects broad linguistic outreach and continues the society's aim to spread scripture worldwide.
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London
U.R
British and ‘Foreign Bible Society
Mitchell Field drills mimic bomber landings over city
Preparations at Mitchell Field staged army landings as officers watched Moon and Dennis pilots improvise an assault. The Broadway flight demonstrated city vulnerability after Governors Island guns were silenced. Experts said the bombing was precise as planes flew high above Fort Jay, with flares and audible motors guiding operations.
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Mitchell Field
Dennis Practi
Broadway
Governors Island
Fort Jay
Yelin
Texas Flyer Near Halfway Mark In Endurance Flight
Fort Worth, Tex., May 22. The cabin monoplane Fort Worth remains aloft nearing 72 hours and the 161 hour endurance target as motors run smoothly. Two flyers in the plane expected to push beyond the required time while circling a cloudless sky over Fort Worth.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Fort’ Worth
Lansing Boxer Wins Narrow Decision Over Van Est
Jimmy Harry of Lansing edged Alvin Van Est of Jackson after 10 fast rounds in a close decision at K Hall on Tuesday night. The crowd mostly disagreed with ref Hart Greshaw but did not boo as Harry was praised for his effort and fighting skill in a tight bout.
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Jimmy Harry
Lansing
Alvin van Est
Jackson
Hart Greshaw
E. S. Hammond
GC Hall
Jimmy
Mrs Pleasant Ring
Pedy
Wss
Bob Snyder
Big Rapids
Carl Acker
Bay City
Acker
Sigerior
van Est
Harry
Van
Jimmie
Divorcees claims denied by promoter lawyer in New York
Mrs Catherine Fogarty sought 600 000 damages from Gene Tunney alleging breach of promise. Tunney s attorney Georges White said Fogarty has no claim and previous investigations found her claims lacked merit.
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New York
Catherine, King
Fogarty
Gene Tunney
Tunney
Georges
Whiteside
Tui Mby
Pusney
State College Riot After Spartans Win
East Lansing May 22 The uprising followed the Spartans baseball victory over Michigan with 1800 students in a street rally. Four arrests were reported and two students faced expulsion as college authorities investigate the unrest amid riot control and a bonfire at the college entrance.
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East Lansing
U.P
Gollege
Thea
Robert 8. Shaw
Ayith
Rio
Michigan State College
University of Michigan
Lansing
Imbler Highs Win With No Hit No Run Run In State
In Imbler Oregon a high school baseball team has posted two no hit no run games this season and has a reputation as one of the top nine in the state. Against Joseph High they won 15 to 0 after Marion Pugh was replaced by Lyle Leadbetter who continued the pitchers’ streak.
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Imbler
Ore
Oregon
Joseph High
Marion Pugh
Lyle Leadbetter
Pugh
2000 Entered In 52 Mile Race At Seattle Lake Washington
The Seattle Star reports a record entrant count for its annual 52 mile Lake Washington race. Participants from Alaska, Southern California, Canadian lumber camps, and local workers will start June 14 at midnight in Seattle, finishing about 9 a.m. The women's race will begin at 10 p.m. A variety of attire and shoes are noted among contestants as they prepare.
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Stanley Bailey
Seattle
Second Chicago cop slain in extortion ring probe
The body of Patrolman Joseph Sullivan was found slumped at the wheel on Chicago's West Side. He was killed while pursuing extortionists linked to a $60,000 demand and had previously helped warrant Machine Gun McGurn over seven Beer Run mass killings. The case follows the earlier murder of Patrolman Roy Martin amid the same investigation.
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Chicago
West Side
Joseph Sullivan J
Moses Blumenthal
Roy Martin
Sullivan
Machine Gur
Pack McGurn
McGurn
St. Valentine’s Day
Entries Pile Up for 1929 U S Open Championship
New York May 22 U S The United States Golf Association reported about 1 000 entries received for the 1929 national open championship with the total not yet tabulated. Qualifying play will be held in 16 district centers on June 10.
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New York
U.S
United States Golf Association
Adams Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal Accident
John Adams pleads not guilty to driving while drunk after a crash on US 27 that killed two Indian women. A preliminary hearing is set for Monday at 9 a m in Isabella county courthouse. Prosecutor Ryan will present the state case. defense is by Dimont of Big Rapids.
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John Adams
Us-27
Isabella County ‘Court House
Ryan
Adams
Malcolm Wardroy
Dimont
Big Rapids
Grace Hah Paieb
Whith
Clare
Michigan Briefs May 22 Ockert accident and Monroe homicide case
Michigan briefs report Floyd Ockert 12 near Lyons on M-21 struck by a Pontiac driven by J A Moore. Ockert suffered a compound right leg fracture and was taken to Community hospital then Blodgett hospital. In Monroe Daniel Alban 20 charged with negligent homicide in Dorothy Wuis 18 death after a ditch crash. Alban pleads not guilty, bail set at 2000. Francis Neil 20 and Evelyn Alban 18 also involved.
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Onias
Floyd Ockert
Michael Ockert
Lyonsé
J. A. Moore
Pontiac
Heroearly
Thomas Dingman
Ockert
Here
Blodgett Hospital
Grand Rapids
Monroe
Daniel Alban
Bolles Harbor
Dorothy Wuis
Fred Schoepier
Albdn
Miss. Wuiswag
Monroe Hospital
Alban
Francis Neil
Evelyn
Albain
Mouroec
George J. Huber
Corones
Addison
Dull
Mexican Man Detained After Trying to Meet Lindbergh in Rockland
Robert Tonera of Mexico City was arrested at North Haven and later released as Sheriff Wank Harding said Tonera appeared harmless and only wished to discuss a business proposition with Col. Charles A. Lindbergh. The incident occurred in Rockland Maine on May 22.
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Rockland
Robert Tonera
Mexico City
North Haven
Col
Charles .A. Lindbergh
Rockland Paik
Wank Harding
Tondrea
Lindbergh
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NEW Science Marvel! Records
Steamfitter
Lotti
Texas Flyer
Snyder Jn
Champion
State College
Imbler, Ore
Helbs
Michigan Briefs
Lindy
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