Dawes Breaks Senate Tie Defeats Adjournment Plan
Vice President Dawes cast the deciding vote to defeat a House resolution to adjourn Congress tomorrow, blocking Republican leaders from forcing an early adjournment. The tie stood 39 to 41 before Dawes tipped it, with two Republicans switching to defeat the adjournment and leave unfinished business for December.
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Washington
U.P
Charles G. Dawes
Senate
House
Congress
Dawes
Hiram Johnson
Johnson
Boulder Dam
Curtis
Brucé
Maryland
Spee
Ashurst
Arizona
Clef
nSbnator
Repulican
New Mexico
Couzens
Michigan
Vandenberg
Taken for Speeding Arrest in Friday Borough
James Johnson was arrested Thursday on a speeding charge and paid a four dollar fine plus twenty five cents costs when arraigned.
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James Johnson
Friddy
Body Of Girl Missing Thirteen Bays Found
Beatrice Rosenbaum, ten, missing since May 14 from Youngstown, found dead near Salem. Coroner says starvation caused death with no violence marks. earlier reports claimed a broken neck. One unnamed suspect questioned by police.
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Youngstown
U.P
Beatrice Rosenbaum
Salem
M. B. Hayes
Mahoning County
Beatrice
Rosenbaum
Sal ‘Em
Hayes
Parachutist Dies After Third Chute Fails Over Atlanta
Miss Louise Gardner of Best Massachusetts dies after falling 500 feet when the third parachute in a triple jump fails to open near Atlanta. She had ascended to about 2000 feet in a balloon before the jump.
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Atlanta
Louise Gardner
Best
Mass
Nationalists to Launch Big Drive in Civil War
Chiang Kai-Shek orders 80 000 troops to advance northward as a decisive battle develops in the Chinese civil war. Nationalists total 480 000 troops while northern forces total 300 000 with 171 000 facing 100 000 Nationalists on a major front.
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London
U. R
Igen
Sralissina' In
Daily Telegraph
Tokyo
House at Coldwater Lake Burns to Ground
A house on the west side of Coldwater Lake belonging to Dr. Robinson of Detroit burned to the ground Friday night. The structure and all contents were destroyed but fully covered by insurance. Reports of a dining hall fire at the lake were false.
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Coldwater Lake
Robinson
Detroit
Central State Triumphs Over Alma in Close Track Meet
Central State defeats Alma College 75 to 76 in a dual track meet at Alma. Cline led with five events and 23 points. McFarland claimed three firsts for Alma. Despite strong field events, Alma benefited from running weaknesses as Central State swept many firsts.
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Alma College
Alma
Central State
Maroon and Gold
Parkermen
Central State Tracketers
Tun
Thomas
Simpson
Central
Furman
McFarland
Kenney
McManus
Robbins
Mann
White
Fox
Cline
Brend
Kenhey
Fighth Grade Exercises Set for June 2 at Mt Pleasant
Isabella county eighth grade graduation will be held in Mt Pleasant high school auditorium on Saturday June 2 at 10:00 a.m. G B Garnard superintendent will deliver the graduation address. Field Day and Play Festival at Island Park will begin at 1 60 p.m. with prizes including a grand trophy cup basketball catcher s mitt football bat and banners. A ball game Blanchard versus Weidman starts at 8:00 p.m. Seventh grade standings will not be announced until June 4.
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Isabella County
Mt. ‘Pleasant
G. B. Garnard
Island Park
Blanchard
Weidman
Governor And Railroad Officials Plan Co operative Advertising
Michigan railroads and Governor Fred W. Green met in Lansing to discuss state and railroad cooperation in promoting Michigan as a recreational destination. Green urged railroads to help devise and carry out advertising methods highlighting the region, noting the tourism importance to the upper peninsula and lower peninsula.
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Lansing
U.R
Michigan
Fred W.grean
Green
Lower Peninsula
Author Charles Montague Dies of Pneumonia in Manchester
English writer Charles Montague is reported to have died in Manchester on May 28 from pneumonia. The prominent author, known for his literary works, passed away after brief illness.
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Manchester
England
U.P
Charles Montague
Pure Oil starts second well near M-20 Midland field
Work began Saturday on the Pure Oil outfit's second well, 300 feet south of M-20 in the present active field. Plans call for six more wells, one at a time, totaling seven, with future activity likely from other companies in Midland and Isabella counties.
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Pure Oil
Pure Oil Company
Fred Sias
Lilly
Midland
Isabella
Althoit
Michigan State Freshmen Track Schedule and Results
The Michigan State college freshman track team will host Gentral State for a dual meet at East Lansing on Wednesday. Next Friday and Saturday the Parkermen compete in the Michigan collegiate conference meet at Kalamazoo on the Western State Teachers College track.
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Tavelin
Quinlen
Burnham
Brend
Robbins
Cline
Fox
Michigan State College
Gentral State
East Lansing
Michigan
Western State Teachers College
Kalamazoo
Rev Thomas J. OConnor Dies at Home in Brookslyn
Word reached Rev John A Mulvey Sunday that Rev Thomas J OConnor passed away at his niece Anne Marie Fitzgeralds home in Brookly n New York He was well known in Mt Pleasant for years with Sacred Hearts church Funeral arrangements will be announced in Tuesday's paper.
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John A. Mulvey
Thomas J. O’connor
Anne Marie Fitzgerald
Brookslyn
N.Y
Farm Relief Rumor At White House In May
Reports spread at the White House that President Coolidge may submit a farm relief program to Congress today or tomorrow. He is said to favor a plan similar to one previously advocated by Secretary of Agriculture Jardine, though farm leaders say there is not enough time this session. With no adjournment date, the president might push the issue before Congress.
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Washington
Coolidge
Congress
White House
Secreaary of Agriculture
Jardine
Lamar Bandits Still Eluding Pursuing Posse
Denver reports a large posse paths the Lamar Colorado bank robbery suspects. Despite arrests and car and air search efforts, the bandits remain uncaptured. Reports tie the crime to the Kimes Terris gang and Wyoming sightings.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
U.P
George Carroll
Oklahoma
Lamar
Colo
Carroll
Colorado
Wyoming
Memorial Day Program Planned by Olwen Barrett Post
The Olwen Barrett Post of the American Legion plans a Memorial Day program on Wednesday May 80 at 10:00 AM Eastern. The parade forms at the Methodist Episcopal church, proceeds to the courthouse with speeches by Hon LK Dettel and Rev W A Muvey, a volley and taps at the cemetery, and a water-flowers tribute to dead sailors and marines. Veterans and Auxiliary members will participate and assist with arrangements.
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Olwen Barrett
The
American Legion
Methodist Episcopal Church
Court House
Vead
Iev. C. B. Hawkins
LK. H. Dettel
Wather
John A. Muvey
Cuap.s.n
American Legion Auxiliary
Hippewa
Body of Bayport Youth Recovered After Boat Sinks
BAYPORT Mich May 28 The body of one of two youths who perished when their speedboat sank in Saginaw Bay was recovered today. Varn Lounsberry 28 of a Bayport family was identified as the victim. Edgar Gillingham 21 remains missing as the search continues.
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Denver
Colo
Lamar
Colnd
Patterdbbety
Kansas
W. W. Weininger
Doctor
Bayport
Mich
Saginaw Bay
Varn
Lounsberry
Edgar Gillingham
Local Nine Prevails in Opening Game at Island Park
Mt. Pleasant wins opening baseball game 4 to 8 against the Saginaw Nationals at Island Park. Mullins pitched for Mt. Pleasant allowing five hits as the locals maintained a comfortable lead despite a ninth inning rally. Next Sunday Cadillac Independents visit for a noted battle in the cold weather.
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Mt. Pleasant
Island Park
Saginaw Nationals
Mullins
Cadillac Independents
Cadillac
Uence
Nevitt
S.e
Hislop
Ganger
Ist
Miller
Hager
Saginaw
Stinson
Kiting
Birthrate in Michigan Declined Slightly in 1927
The Michigan birthrate fell from 23.0 to 22.7 births per 1000 people in 1927, aligning with a national trend. Total births rose from 98,289 to 99,940 while deaths dropped from 54,080 to 50,600, with a notable rate reduction.
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Lansing
Michigan
Vital Statistics Office
State Department’ of Health
Streets Of Three Villages Oiled
The county road engineer finished oiling main streets in Winn Banerd and Rosebush. Work on Weidman Baal City and Shepherd is delayed until weather dries. Track fines won't start before June 1 at the earliest.
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Winn
Banerd
Rosebush
Weidman
Baal City
Shepherd
Fremont Youth Charged With Embezzlement
Ray Bell of Fremont has been charged with embezzlement after a farm audit found missing stock and feed. Barnhard of Mt. Pleasant reports losses and alleges forged notes connected to Bell. Bell, claimed to be over 21 at employment, now asserts he is under 27 and is jailed with a $2,000 bond pending circuit court in Newaygo County.
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Ray Bell
Frement
Barnhard
Bell
Barnhards
Newaygo County
Rebel Federal Clash Leaves Dozens Dead at Manzanillod
In an early Friday assault on Manzanillo several hundred rebels tried to seize the west coast city. A gunboat bombardment followed, with authorities reporting 112 rebels and 108 injured. several leaders were captured and executed. Soldiers numbered about 30, aided by locals.
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Mexico City
U.P
Wis
Oficialis
Manzanillod
Heliodoro Charis
Calimo
Manzanillé
Mt Pleasant Businesses To Close For Decoration Day
Mt Pleasant Chamber of Commerce announces all city stores will close for Decoration Day on Wednesday May 30 in keeping with annual tradition.
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Mt Pleasant
Silence on Italia dirigible fate spans the Arctic
Reports say no word for days from the Italia crew of sixteen after a polar voyage. Rescue efforts mount from Kings Bay to Tromsø as speculation swirls about landings in Alaska or Arctic destinations.
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United
Bestia
North Pole
Theorth
Alaska
Runhors
Alaghi
Italia
Citta di Milano
Jeff Kings
Expefit Fi
Aleskas Ff
Jergen
S. Ae
Hborh
Zembia
An Cas
Ieff
Kings Bay
Bplbbeien
Northland
Almberto Nobili
Thesitalia
Aeanwhile
Arctic
Tay
Mey
Eslikimos
UN Jtor
Tennis Tourney Nears Finishing on Saginaw Courts
Regional tennis finals and semifinals were delayed by wet grounds last Friday and Saturday. Midland High leads with 23 points, Saginaw second, Flint and Alma follow as players battled through singles and doubles rounds for a shot at the state finals.
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Sigmaw
Midtland ‘High School
Saginawa
I Flint
Alma
Pleasant
Clare
Tonia
Shared Heart Academy
Midland’s
Strong
Avudill
Taylor
Shginaw
Ball
Balton
Hubbard
Tin
Babit
Sargent
Flint
Vis Pendall
Saginda
Iudas
GE “Flint
Midlard
Madill
Tubbilta
Midland County Sues Midland Contracting In $2269 Case
The Midland County suit against Midland Contracting Co. overpaid funds led to a verdict favoring the county for 2269 dollars. Judge Glenn Gilegpie in Pontiac presided as both sides moved for directed verdict and a stay on execution was granted before appeal to the state supreme court. Dr Kenneth McKay led a counter suit for 3564 dollars asserting additional work offset prior settlements.
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Midland County
Midland Contracting’ Company
Glenn Gilegpie
Pontiac
State
Supreme Court
Board of Supervisors
Ingersoll Township
Ita
G. I. Morris
Kenneth, McKay
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Johfson
Cline High Point Man—Central
T. J. O'Connor
Peterson
Buenos Aires
Cesar Afeltra
Caballito
Methodist
Bayport Youth
Nationals
Saginaw Team
Fremont
Charles Barnhard
Oslo
Norway
Lutzow Holm
Tromsoe
Holm
Spitzbergen
NotWay
Kings,Bay
Kings ‘Bay
Midland. High School
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