Blind Civil War veteran Henry Stockwell Hosts Army Vets Gathering
Henry Clay Stockwell, aged 17 in Civil War days and now wheelchair bound for 50 years, hosted a reunion dinner for Leslie area veterans. He, though nearly blind and speechless for 35 years, used a slate to converse and recalled the war’s bloody years with fellow old comrades.
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Leslie van Beast
Henry Clay Stockwell
Leslie
Yallefields
Henry “Jay Stockwell
Mr. Stockwell
Lee
Aml
Fox
Prophesied Hair Trends From A Los Angeles Expert
A 20th century cosmetologist predicts dramatic hair changes in five years with white and sparse hair becoming common among women and men. She cites natural causes and urges readers to adopt new grooming regimes while humorously framing a “Dwindling Fuzz” challenge with brushes and cures.
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Los Angeles
Detroit
Mathina
Weertactologiet
Victory At Golf Match Turns Into Humorous Rivalry
Vivid, playful note describes a golf match where rival golfers duel in a mock war between Cupid and Dan Cupid. The text jokes about archery and weapons, culminating in a single decisive exchange on the course as spectators cheer.
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Dan Cupid
Syyl
Crekory
Pottom
Dan
Bank Swindler Confesses 19 Clever Crimes
Newcastle Wyoming September 11 A P reports C D Weg ganar, a Telluride bank resident, confessed to planning and executing a major New York bank swindle to aid depositors. He said he acted alone to save his Telluride bank, detailing coded telegrams and transfers that moved 560000 toward settling losses. He claimed no personal gain and described a 10 day manhunt before his arrest.
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Newcastle
Wyco
C. D. Wegganar
Telluride
Colo
Bank Ieresident
Wall Street
New York
Eastern Finanders
Chambers Park
Here
Waggoner
Warroner
Bank of Telluvide
Well Street
Bankers
Denver
Wernt
Wepreoner
Waggerer Hye
Exminer
Wehwide
Formal report of bus truck crash presented in Lansing
A formal report on the collision near Benton Harbor between an Indian Trail bus and a Goodrich Transit truck, which killed six, was presented to the public utilities commission by lawyer Seth Q. Pulver representing the bus company. He said he would supply testimony to show driver John Shane of the bus was not speeding and that the Goodrich bus was hogging the road.
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Lansing
Indian Trail
Goodrich Transit Company
Benton Harbor
Public Utilities Commission
Seth Q. Pulver
Pulver
John Shane
Godlrich
Detroit to Hold its First Military Tournament
Detroit officials and military groups plan the citys inaugural military tournament at the Olympia arena September 21 to 25. Major C M Ide is general chairman and J R C Cannitag secretary, with African Legion and Detroit police among participating organizations.
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U.P Olympia Arena
Detroit
African Legion
Detroit Police, Department
C. 4. Ide
J. R. C. Cannitag
Woman killed in Hamilton after two car crash
Mrs. Arthur Hintz of Milwaukee Wisconsin was killed and five others injured three seriously when two automobiles collided in Hamilton Ontario last night. Authorities said the deceased and the injured were taken to local hospitals as investigators sorted out the cause of the wreck. The collision occurred near downtown Hamilton amid light traffic as witnesses described the scene.
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Hamilton
Ont
U.P
Arthur Hintz
Milwaukee
Wis
Cat Fur Static Blamed for Gas Explosions in City Pound
In Grand Rapids on September 11 an odd theory blamed cat fur static for three explosions at the city pound lethal gas chamber where stray cats and dogs were being euthanized. The blasts injured several employees and prompted officials to consider new methods of extermination to avoid repeat incidents.
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Grand Rapids
U.P
Grave Manchurian Border Situation Worsens
Reports from Mukden describe a grave clash along the Manchurian border with Chinese forces defending against a Soviet assault. Key fighting centers include Manchuli Pogranitchnaya and Suimho as bombing and artillery disrupt operations and rail lines.
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Mukden
Manchuria
U.P
Manchuli
Pogranitchnaya
Suimho
Mulin
Pogranitehnaya
Popranitchanya
Floral Show Set by Holly Flower Lovers Club
Holly residents will host a floral show under the Holly Flower Lovers Club auspices on September 12 at the Holly Township Hall. Garden owners within ten miles are invited to submit their best blooms.
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Holly = Flower Lovers’ club
Holly Township
Plane aids ill man to New York from camp
Edward C. Pearson 82 of New York City was unable to be moved after a fractured hip at his summer camp on Lake Pleasant. A seaplane landed on the lake near the camp and carried the elderly patient to New York for treatment.
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Edward C. Pearson
New York City
Lake Pleasant
New York
Gov Green Likely Chosen Vets Leader at Denver Convention
The United Spanish American War veterans wrap up their 1930 meeting in Denver. Gov. Fred W. Green of Michigan is expected to be elected commander in chief, with Philadelphia named the 1930 convention city. Col. Winfield Scott was anticipated to withdraw in Green favor. Nominations for 1931 included New Orleans and Oakland California.
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Denver
Cole
U.P
United
Fred W. Green
Michigan
Philadelphia
Winfield Scott
Oklahoma City
Green
New Orleans
Oakland
Calif
Government 10 Stop Gambling in Washington
Washington on September 11 U P reports the U S Attorney Leo A Rover leads a federal push to halt gambling in the capital. The crackdown targets horse race bookmakers and number games while Rover urges editors to curb race data and financial projections to cut newspaper driven wagering.
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Government
Washington
U.P
U. S
Leo A. Rover
Rover
Treasury
Senate Adopts Borah Move on Shipbuilders Inquiry
The Senate approved Borah's resolution to investigate American Ship Building Co at the Geneva disarmament talks of 1937. Naval Affairs Committee to decide if full or subcommittee handles the inquiry and $10,000 funding was authorized. Minority Leader Robinson of Arkansas denounced alleged partisan interference in foreign relations related to William B. Shearer's claims.
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Washington
U.P
gThe Senate
Geneva
Naval Affairs Committiee
Senate
Robinson
Arkansas
Robingon
Wiliam B. Shearer
United States
Shearer
Fisherman Finds Penny in Wall-eyed Pike Stomach
Prairie du Chien Wisconsin dispatch reports fisherman William Pige cleaned a large wall-eyed pike from the Mississippi near Prairie du Chien and found a penny in the fish’s stomach.
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Prairie DU Chien
Wis
U.P
William Pige
Mississippi River
Congress Today Senate Debate on Borah Audit Resolution
Senate debate continues as the audit and control committee weighs Borah’s resolution to investigate shipbuilders activities and a disarmament conference. House not in session until September 23.
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House
Vare Tariff Ouster Fight Shifts Senate Timing
The Vare seating debate in the Senate centers on whether to oust Senator Elect Vare of Pennsylvania now or defer to December. The chamber leans against seating him immediately and a delay is favored by many, while others push for an immediate vote. The struggle intertwines with the fate of the 360 million tariff bill and features Republican factions loyal to Hoover and Governor Fischer.
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United Press
Washington
U.P
Vare
Senate
Pennsylvania
Watson
Congress
Herbert Hoover
Kansas City
Mr. Hoover
Hoover
Guv. Fisher
Stormy Lake Michigan Rages Damage Across Petoskey
Severe September storm lashes Lake Michigan causing thousand dollar damage across Petoskey. Bay View dock and Ramona Park wharf ruined as sea wall roads flood and water encroaches on Walloon Lake highway. Repairs delayed with concrete cribbing planned for Bay View shore.
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Petoskey
Bay View
Walloon Lake
Ramona Park Hotel
Scientist Splits Hydrogen Gas Into Separate Parts
Dr. K F Bonhoefer, a young German scientist, split hydrogen gas into two parts at the American Chemical Society congress in Minneapolis. Irvin Langmuir, president of the society, called the achievement the greatest step in physical chemistry in 1929 and revolutionary for atomic science.
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Minneapolis
Minn
U.P
American Chemical Society
K. F. Bonhoefer
Irvin Langmuir
Bonhoefer
Hydrogen
Central State Holds Practice For 28 Season
The old college field hosts practice as 26 men, led by A J Nowack and Wallace G Parker, prepare for the three week away opener. Eight lettermen anchor the squad: Captain Fred Hickman and others, with Western State and Ypsilanti slated as key tests.
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Central State
A. J
Butch) Nowack
Wallace G. Parker
Kelly
Teller
Western State
Ypsilanti
Mt. Pleasant
Ypsianti
Northern State
U. of KR. B.'s
University of Toledo
Alma
Nowack
Gordon Habkirk
Don Woolson
Mike Grossan
Gerald Selby
Harold Black
Edward Carlson
Robert McCleod
Edward Greybil
Ypsilanti School Enrollment Rises Amid Census Report
Ypsilanti reports 2,721 school age children, up 113 from last year per Superintendent A. G. Erickson. Ann Arbor census shows 5,646 school age children, an increase of 99 during the year.
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Ypsilanti
U.P
Supt
A. G. Erickson
Ann Arbor
Georgia Peaches Yield to Home Grown Michigan Crop
In Grand Rapids on Sent. 11 W P K consumers had no chance to buy Georgia peaches this season as the home grown crop arrived first. Georgia Alabama crop declined by 8 000 000 bushels allowing Michigan peaches to rise in price by 60 to 100 percent.
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Grand Rapids
W.P K
Georgia
Michigan
Satin slippers mark golden anniversary in Decatur
In Decatur Illinois on Sent. 10 Mrs. Fred H Bachman wore a pair of satin slippers as part of her wedding finery for the couple's golden wedding anniversary.
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Decatur
U.P
Fred H. Bachman
Mt Pleasant High Faces Lowell In Friday Football Opener
Mt Pleasant high school eleven travels to Island Park Friday September 18 at 3 45 p m to meet Lowell a brainy and tough opponent. Captain Charles Robinson leads star backs McIntyre Coarter Flory Kline Ferris Burke McClintic Paul Robinson McRae Spalsbury Taylor Crampton Pierpont and Settles return from last year. Goyer cannot play due to injury but Osborn’s experienced squad aims for a solid season start.
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Mt. Pleasant
Lowell
Island Park
Kent County
Osborn
Charles Robinson
McIntyre
Coarter
Flory
Kline
Ferris
Burke McClintic
Paul Robinson
McRae
Spalsbury
Taylor
Crampton
Pierpont
Settles
Goyer
The
Sound
Schedule Dates For Local Games Listed
The notice lists upcoming games with locations and dates including Friday September 13 in Lowell, Saturday September 21 in Grand Rapids Union, Saturday September 28 in Lansing Central, Friday October 4 in Big Rapids, Saturday October 11 in Rockford, Saturday October 19 in Ones, Saturday October 26 in Caro, Friday November 1 Sacred Heart Academy, and Friday November 15 in Midland.
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Lowell
G.R. Union
Lansing Central
Big Rapids
Rockford
Caro
Sacred. Heart Academy
Midland
Local grid squad shows depth with returnees and new players
The team blends lettermen, reserve players, and newcomers led by Robert Cassidy a former Kansas high school halfback. E Van Dyne Pete Chaffee challenge for guard with McIntyre Robinson and Crampton. Ben Smith may replace Pierpont at center. Landon tops quarterback contenders. Coach Osborn emphasizes fundamentals with no scrimmage this week and Friday's game against Lowell capped by admission of 40 cents for adults and 25 cents for students.
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Robert Cassidy
Kansas
E. van Dyne
Pete Chaffee
McIntyre
Paul Robinson
Bob Crampton
Ben Smith
Pierpont
William Landon
Roy Swalsbury
Cecil Servoss
Robert Rand
F. McRae
Louis Deeter
Jene McClintic
E. Monroe
King Lewis
F. Whaley
A. Prissing
T. Spalsbury
Paul
Lowell
L. C. Wendt
Sheriff Drops Hunt for Flint Man Arthur Stacey
Flint authorities report Sheriff Fred G. Bryant ordered deputies to end the search for Arthur Stacey a 47 year old Flint man. Blood stained car and burned clothing found near Herbert last week prompted the inquiry but Stacey's body was not located. Authorities suspect the disappearance may involve an attempt to mislead Stacey's family.
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Flint
U.P
Sherif
Fred. G. Bryant
Arthur Stacey
Herbert
Stacey
Woman hero saves man from drowning at age ninety
In Ogdensburg New York ninety year old Mrs Henry Bushty pulled Louis Seigal aged sixty three from water after an attempt to swim. She said she could swim well once but is not as strong as before.
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Ogdensburg
N. Y
Henry Bushty
Louis Seigal
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Congress Today
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Lake Michigan
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