New Wells Planned in Mt Pleasant Oil Field
Eight drilling permits issued this week reflect activity this fall with four sites in Mt Pleasant and four elsewhere. Nicholson wildcat in Deerfield township marks first drill there, led by Geneva Oil Co with W W Russell and G A Carnahan as principals. Other wells include Bartlett McClintic No 1 in Broomfield, Martha No 8 in Denver Territory, Scott No 1 in Vernon, and Strauch No 1 in Shiawassee, plus Munsell No 1 in Genesee and Sipala Co No 1 in Oceana.
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ME. Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant
Wildcat
Broomfield
Deerfield Township
Marthey
New York Petroleum Royalty Company
Denver
Scott
Gibson-Johnson-Bowien
Vernon
Strauch
Glennbrook Oil Company
Shiawassee County
Munsell
Gibson- XK jphnson-Bordenr
Jofat
Stocks Rally Near Close Shows Market Recovery
A late rally lifted the New York market back to near day’s highs with several industrials advancing. U S Steel dipped earlier to about 169 but recovered above 170 as Westinghouse Electric American Can General Motors and General Electric gained. American Water Works rose over four points and Radio traded heavy before finishing higher.
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New York
U. S. Steel
Westinghouse Electric
American Can
General Motors
General Electric
American Water Works
Loew’s
Léd
Tise
Nitro Blast Jars Ground in Wichita Explosion
Splinters of wood and steel littered the ground for hundreds of yards around a 30 foot deep crater after an explosion of 1000 quarts of nitro glycerine in a storage shack of the American nitro glycerines company. No deaths or injuries were reported though windows shattered and debris, including metal fragments from a car, were found nearby.
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Wichita
Kan
Women not to be used in day enforcement
Washington dispatch reports Prohibition Director Woodcock ruled women will not be employed in the government's expanded effort to enforce the dry law. He said he is not opposed to women in undercover or investigative roles, but noted past employment has not always proved fortunate.
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Washington
U.P
Woodcock
Ohio
Michigan
Fliers Begin Atlantic Hop From St Hubert
The veteran trans Atlantic plane Columbia lifted off from St Hubert airport in light rain at 8 82 am heading to St Johns Newfoundland. Captain J Errol Boyd and Lieut Harry P Gonner plan a flight to Croydon London with a hoped departure for England once weather allows.
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ST. Hubert
Montreal
U.P
Columbia
J. Errol Boyd
Harry P. Gonner
St. Huebert
St. Johns
Croydon
London
England
Plans Underway For Scout Rally At Island Park
Plans are underway for a two day Boys Scout jamboree at Island Park with more than 100 scouts expected to pitch tents. The tentative dates are Saturday and Sunday Sept 27 28. Scout troops from Clare Weidman and Shepherd will attend along with five local troops.
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Island Park
Clare
Weidman
Shepherd
Mt. Pleasant
Ballots Cast for Comstock in Primaries
In the Republican primary election nine precincts recorded votes for Democratic and Prohibition candidates. William A. Comstock won eight townships and one Mt. Pleasant city precinct for governor. Democratic totals show Comstock 18, Sawyer 16, Weedock 16, Schrader 7, Haller 7. Prohibition totals list Daly McCone 10 for governor, Renels 10 for U S senator, and 1 0 votes for lieutenant governor. Nine ballots in Isabella township went to Prohibition nominees.
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William A. Comstock
Mt. Pleasant
Isabella
Frank J. Sawyer
Thomas Weaodock
U. S
Legion to Install Officers Monday at Local Post
Recently elected officers of the American Legion local Post will be installed at the regular Legion meeting on Monday night. The slate includes Malcolm Wardrop as commander Leo F Brandell first vice commander Floyd Rice J E Hunt adjutant H L Thiers finance officer Rev John Mulvey chaplain D Hunt Mrs Sam Sirones sergeant at arms B R Shangle D G Har ford A H Jackson and trustees.
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American Legion
Regular Légion
Malcolm Wardrop
Leo F. Brandell
Securid
Floyd Rice
J. E. Hunt
H. L. Thiers
John Mulvey
D. Hunt
Sam Sirones
B. R. Shangle
D. G. Harford
A. H. Tackson
Trustees
Gasoline Price Cut Takes Effect in Detroit
A three cent per gallon gasoline price reduction became effective at most Detroit stations today. Officials first announced the cut from White Star and other oil firms later said similar reductions would follow. The new price is 16.8 cents per gallon including tax, matching a New York area decrease earlier in the week.
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Detroit
U.P
White Star ‘Co
Othr Oil Companies
New York
Railroad Men Get Promotion at Michigan Central
Detroit September 13 promotion of two veteran Michigan Central railroad officials is announced. Henry Shearer, who joined as a bill clerk in 1892, becomes vice president and general manager. J A McKee, general superintendent since 1920, is named assistant general manager. Both are Detroit residents.
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Detroit
Michigan Central Railroad
Henry Shearer
J. A. McKee
M. C
Senator Copeland to address Ann Arbor Democrats at convention
Senator Royal Copeland of New York will speak to Washtenaw County Democrats at their party convention in Ann Arbor tonight. Fourteen delegates to the state convention at St Joseph will be chosen.
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Ann Arbor
U.R
Royal
Copeland
New York
Wasttenach County
St. Joseph
Mt Pleasant Training School Opens Monday
Mt Pleasant Training School begins on Monday September 16 with all grades starting at 8 30 am and ending 11 80 am except kindergarten and first grade morning only session ends 11 am afternoon from 1 to 3 pm kindergarten meets only in morning New teachers include Mrs Orgain Miss Adams and Miss Campbell The faculty lists superintendent Lantz assistant superintendent McLean principal Koopman English Garris mathematics Gibson Latin McDonald health education Haskins physical education Hood Parker Hogue home economics DePuy McCracken music Baker art Young nurse and more
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Mt. Pleasant
Orgain
Alice ‘Adams
Helen Campbell
P. G. Lantz
Jessie McLean
Margaret Koopman
Sarah Garris
Cassie Gibson
Evaleen
McDonald
Edna Heilbronn
Ethel Prager
Alice Adams
Louise
Four Hobos Die As Tank Car Explosion Near Kremlin
A derailed tank car carrying gasoline exploded near Kremlin Oklahoma on Friday, killing four men and threatening the town. H. Lockhart of Lexington Kentucky was identified among the victims. Firefighters, aided by residents, battled flames for hours as three houses and a carpenter shop burned near the rail right of way. The engine remained on track and no crew members were injured. Rock Island officials could not determine the wreck’s cause.
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Kremlin
Okla
U.P
H. Lockhart
Lexington
Enid
Jofithe
Bindaenn
Rock Island
Bohn Wins Over O Hara by a Wide Margin in Michigan Race
Detroit dispatch reports Rep. Frank F. Bohn defeated John J. O Hara in the 11th district with 24 464 votes to 19 889 a 4 675 margin. O Hara carried Delta and Menominee counties but could not overturn Bohn in other counties.
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Bohn
O’hara
Detroit
Frank
FB. Bohn
Insula
John J. O'Hara
Washington
O'Hara
Delta
Menominee
Excent
Elta
Parole Sonia Prisoners For Deportation To Mexico
Parole of two state prisoners for deportation to Mexico announced by the parole commission. Frank Mar, held at the Tonia state hospital, sentenced for armed robbery in Wayne county on Nov 25 1929, to be turned over to Mexican officials with asylum in Mexico. Jose de LaFore, from Wayne county reformatory in Dec 1929 for carrying concealed weapons, to be taken to Mexico by immigration officers.
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Lansing
U.P
Tonia Reformatory
Wayne County
México
Aviatrix Ruth Alexander Plans Across-Continent Flight
Ruth Alexander, a 20-year-old San Diego aviator and holder of a women pilots altitude mark, will attempt a one-stop flight from Agua Caliente Mexico to New York City next Monday. She will refuel in Wichita Kansas before proceeding to New York.
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Los
Angeles
Ruth Alexander
San Diego
Monnday
Agua Caliente
Mex
New York City
Wichita
Kas
New York
Monroe Hotel Attic Fire Causes Minor Damage
Fire at the Monroe hotel Friday afternoon caused small damages, threatening the two story wooden structure. Firefighters contained the blaze in the rear wall near the roof with chemicals and a small hose line. damages totaled under $100, likely originating from a defective chimney.
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Monroe
Revival of business activity seen across the nation
Reports from many regions indicate a broad revival as factories rehire workers and wholesalers and retailers ramp up stocks. Railcar loadings and steel output rise. bank deposits advance. employment inquiries grow for skilled workers amid mixed auto industry conditions.
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New York
New Yorker Becomes National Postmasters President
Harry T Weeks of Patchogue New York today is elected president of the National Association of Postmasters of the United States. The Detroit event marks a milestone as Weeks assumes leadership of the organization.
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New Yorker President ‘of Postmasters’ “Assh
Detroit
U.R
Harry T., Weeks
Patchogue
N. Y
Rew
National Association of Postmasters of the
United States
Germans Vote Tomorrow on New Reichstag
Berlin reports that over 80 million Germans are expected to vote in the election for the fifth Reichstag under the republic. The campaign has been vehem ent, with violence noted and fears of dictatorship amid party divisions.
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Reichstag
Berlin
U.R
Sbhriesforder
Tdi
Hindenburg
Germany
Ford Interviews Net I'm Hungry
In Paris Henry Ford and Mrs. Ford toured the Louvre Tuileries gardens and Notre Dame cathedral and did not return to their hotel for lunch. Mrs. Ford urged the press to hear from him and he answered I’m hungry.
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Paris
Henry
Mrs. Ford
Louvre
Governor Green Lights Air Beacon Dedication in Traverse City
Western Michigan aviation enthusiasts gather for dedication as Governor Green activates a Park Place hotel beacon with a 2,000,000 candlepower lamp. The light will be visible for about 40 miles during the ceremonies in Traverse City.
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Traverse City
Mich
Park Place
Cape Lookout Storm Wrecks Homes and Ties Up Coast
A strong hurricane battered the mid Atlantic coast causing at least 150 people to lose homes near Cape Lookout. Many remain unaccounted as crews race to assess damage and warn ships offshore. Communications to Cape Lookout were cut, with vessels and coast guard stations reporting damage and guarding against further danger. The storm moved northeast toward sea as warnings extended from the Virginia Capes to Sandy Hook.
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Raleigh
N. C
U.P
Middle Atlantic
Santo Domingo
Cape Lookout
Coast Guard
Cape
Henry Coast Guard Station
Manteo
Hatteras
Beaufort
P. Ghip
Union Township Pioneer Dies at 77 in Farm Home
Syrel Parmenter died Friday afternoon at his Union township farm home. A 20 year county resident, he was 77, survived by his wife and two sons Harold and Gordon of Lansing. Funeral services will be Monday afternoon at the home near the city at one o'clock.
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Syrel Parmenter
Union Township
Mr. Parmenter
Parménter
Harold
Gordon
Lansing
Mill Town Safe From Forest Fire Near Ross
MENOMINEE, Mich., Sept. 18. The village of Ross, a dozen homes and a saw mill, was believed safe today as a forest fire crossed the Menominee river from Wisconsin. Volunteers kept an all night vigil to protect property while officials expected the flames to die before reaching Ross after eight weeks of smoldering.
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Menomines
Mich
O.R
Ross
Menonmines
Wisconsin
Michigan
Drouth
Moody Declares Sunday Circus Prohibited In Texas
Governor Dan Moody ordered Texas rangers to prevent a Sunday circus in Shamrock and warned the National Guard could be used. He said circuses are unlawful on Sundays and would not be permitted, even if authorities must enforce the ban.
Turtle Race At St. Louis Draws Big Entry List
St Louis reports between 6 000 and 10 000 turtles entered in elimination contests to win a finals spot. The 100 foot diameter circular course includes a center pen and prizes totaling 8 000 dollars. The race begins when the judges raise the pen and the first turtle to exit the circle wins.
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St. Louis
Dry forces deny wet gains and vow no surrender
Washington dispatch reports Dr. F Scott McBride leader of the Anti Saloon League saying dry forces will not modify repeal or adapt to wet programs. He notes net gains offset primary losses and asserts Congress will stay dry with 325 or more dries predicted in the next House while the Senate maintains strength.
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Washington
U.P
F. Scott McBride
Anti-Saloon League
United Press
McBride
Cramton
Hudson
Mici
Rain Halts Winn Underbrush Fire Near Farms
A wind driven forest blaze swept over more than ten acres of thickets at the Winn city limits threatening farm buildings and large tracts of land. Firefighters led by Warden Baumgarten encircled the flames with furrows and saved Julius Papps and John Starkweather farms. The blaze started from scattered brush sparks and rain eased the danger by Friday morning. A separate Deerfield Township fire burned over 50 acres of game cover the previous afternoon.
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Winn City
Papps
John
Starkweather Farms
Baumgarten
Deerfield
Noted Physicians Expected At Convention Opens In St Joseph
More than 1,000 physicians from across the United States are expected for the 110th annual convention of the Michigan State Medical Society in St Joseph. The three day session begins Monday EY with speakers including Dr. E Starr Judd of the Mayo Brothers Clinic Rochester Minn, Dr Davis S Hillis of Chicago and Dr George W Crile of Cleveland.
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St, Joseph
U.R
United States
Michigan State Medical Society
E. Starr Judd
Mayo Brothers Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Davis S. Hillis
Chicago
George W. Crile
Cleveland
Rain Maker Sykes Plays Rainmaker at Belmont
Belmont Race Track awaits possible showers as Dr G A I M Sykes, billed rain maker, could earn 4500 if rain comes and 10000 if it stays away. He was hired by Westchester Racing Association to control weather during the meeting and will demonstrate Monday afternoon.
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Belmont Race Track
N. Y
U.P
Recount Sought in Michigan Governor Primary Fight
Detroit reports say Groesbeck will not seek recount in the governor’s GOP primary where Brucker leads Groesbeck by about 5 000 votes. Campaign manager Burt Cady cites irregularities and a possible filing for a recount, Groesbeck plans to appeal to the supreme court if needed.
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Detroit
U.P
Alex ‘J. Groesbeck
M. Brucker
Groesbeck
Groesbec
Burt D. Cady
O. L.smith
Units States District
Woul
Star Board of
Supreme ‘Court
Groesbeck County
Cady
Brucker
War Chief Pershing Keeps Working At 70
General John J. Pershing, 70 years old, observes his birthday by continuing eight hour daily work on multiple projects. He opposes retirement and believes capable men should stay active as long as they can. Pershing retired from military in 1924 but has remained busy in civilian tasks since.
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Washington
John J. Pershing
Pershir
Jyoman
Ai Dhieey
Pershiy
Pershingh
Little Hope For Recovery Of Rep Charles Stedman
Washington dispatch reports 89 year old Civil War veteran and Representative Charles Stedman remains in Mount Alto hospital in unchanged condition after a stroke. Doctors say he spent a restful night but there is little hope for recovery. Stedman, last surviving Civil War veteran among the 32nd Congress, served his nation throughout the conflict.
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Washington
Charles. Stedman
Dem
N. G
Mount Alto Hospital
Lee Ister
Dee Stedman
Lee
Weather Forecast for Michigan Across Sept 13
Detroit announces a forecast of fair weather today and Sunday with possible thundershowers this afternoon. Cooler by Sunday especially in the southeast portion. Readings show mid 60s to mid 80s across major cities including Alpena Chicago Detroit Grand Rapids Ludington Marquette Sault Ste. Marie with a mostly settled night and Sunday for Upper Michigan and a high chance of showers in the north with a generally warmer trend later in the week.
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Michigan
Alpena
Chicago
Duluth
Emdonaba Js
Grand Rapids
Ludington
Marquette
Sault Ste. Marie
Upper Michigan
North
Mos Neay
uomeNhab
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