Scott Kennedy Dies Following Auto Accident
Scott Kennedy, 48, Union township farmer, died Monday night from injuries after a car rolled over near the farm southeast of Mt. Pleasant. He suffered a broken hip and severe head and abdominal injuries after the vehicle possibly tipped by a tire blowout while returning from a city trip. Kennedy is survived by his brother George. funeral arrangements have not been made.
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Scott Kennedy
Union Township
Wren
Here
Kennedy
Mt. Pleasant
George
Mr. Kennedy
American gunboat Oahu fired on by Chinese on Yangtze
American gunboat Oahu came under heavy fire near Hankow on the Yangtze River while escorting the Yangtze Rapid Co. steamship. No casualties reported. Fire exchanged with Chinese forces and other foreign vessels. Red flags sighted along the river between Ichang and Cheng Li Ki. Attacks continued daily 45 miles above Kiukiang according to Consul Frank Lockhart.
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Washington
Oahu
Hankow
Yangtze River
Frank P. Lockhart
State Department
Sping
Yangtze Rapid Co
Prohibition Party County Convention Called in Isabella
How ard I Holmes, county chairman of the Prohibition party, calls a convention of party leaders in Isabella county to meet at Union town hall on Wednesday September 17 at 2 pm. Three delegates will be elected to the state convention in Kalamazoo on September 26, with plans for a permanent organization and resolutions for a platform.
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Howard I. Holmes
Prohibition Party
Isabella
County
Union Town Hall
Kalamazoo
Golden Jubilee of the W C T U to be Held in Oakland
Oakland County W C T U plans its fiftieth annual meeting on October 9 and 10 with state and county officers in attendance. Grant M. Hudson U S congressman will be principal speaker and Mrs. Alice Campbell Royal Oak county president will preside at all positions.
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HOLLY
U.P
Oakland County
Grant M. Hudson
U. S
Alice Campbell
Royal Oak
Owen Keith Dies After Four Week Illness
Owen G. Keith 58 longtime resident dies at home after a four week illness. He worked 14 years as janitor at Central State Teachers College and belonged to Gleaner lodge for 84 years. Survived by wife, son Elmer L. Keith of Lansing, and daughters Mrs. John Chamberlain and Mrs. Ray Mt Gregor of Mt. Pleasant and Mrs. William S. Day of Midland. Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday at the Keith home 203 West Maple.
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Owen G. Keith
Keith
Central State Teachers College
Gleaner Lodge
Elmer L. Keith
Lansing
John Chamberlain
Ray Mt Gregor
Mt. Pleasant
William S. Day
Midland
West Maple
Hay Shortage Foreseen in Michigan for 1931 Season
Michigan farmers expect the worst legume hay shortage in 20 years due to extreme drought in July and August. Alfalfa and clover seedlings were nearly destroyed across the Lower Peninsula, with only timothy and June grass likely to yield a light crop. Dairying may feel the impact as milk production could decline, while rains in Isabella County arrive too late to improve harvest prospects.
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Michigan
Lower Peninsula
Isabella County
President Hoover Jr Ordered to Rest for Months
President Hoover Jr 27 is in a badly run down condition with intestinal trouble overwork and sleeplessness. White House physician Dr Joel Boone ordered several months of rest. He will spend weeks at the presidential camp in Virginia with his wife en route from Los Angeles. Allan Hoover remains in California preparing to return to Harvard business school.
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Washington
U.P
Herbert Hoover, Jr
Joel T. Boone
White House
Western Air Express
Virginia
Allan Hoover
California
Harvard School of Business Administration
Allan
Detroit Awaits French Fliers Arrival Parade Dinner
Detroit plans a welcoming program for Capt. Didonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte the French trans Atlantic airmen arriving at 8 30 p m at the city airport from Indianapolis They will march to the city hall then attend a dinner with newspaper men and receive honors during the visit.
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Detroit
U.P
Greater
Diidonne’ Coste
Maurice Bellonte
Hell
Indianapolis
Feilin
Night football debuts for Mt Pleasant high school
Mt Pleasant high school schedules its first night game on September 27 against Lansing Central at Lan sing field. Flood lit play marks the team's inaugural night football in town amid cooler fall weather. Coach Osborn’s squad seeks redemption after a 26 to 0 loss to Lowell last Saturday.
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Mbt. Pleasant
Lansing Central
Lansing
Mt. ‘Pleasant
Osborn
Lowell
Cadillac
City Welfare Board Personnel Changes Noted
Ferry McNutt and G R B Gan tendered resignations from the city welfare board. Their resignations were accepted and C J McEwait and Rev CG B Hainkirig were named to the vacancies. Other members include Miss H B Johnston Mrs RR D Calkins Mrs Nell Bennett Wood and N D Gover. The welfare board meets Monday evening September 22 to discuss the winter program.
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Ferry McNutt
City Welfare
City Commission
C. J. McEwait
Woman testifies Nowage killing an accident claim
Mrs. Elsie Williamson 19, mother, on trial in Midland County Court testified the Nowack murder was an accident recounting the 10 gauge shotgun discharge that killed farmer Frank Nowack during a cow ownership dispute. Brother Joel Nowack testified he believes the shooting was deliberate as courtroom crowds filled the building. Prosecution by Chester Morris and Judge Ray Hart presided as defense argued for summary pleas.
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Elsie Williamson
Frank Nowack
Midland County
Nowack
Joel Nowack
Frank Dusenbury
James Ryan
Chester EB. Morris
Ray Hart
Bearcats begin lighter workouts as Central State camp eases
Central State football camp slows after injuries. The Nowack brothers push candidates into rough water training while Shouse Simcone and Lauer return with bumps. Malcolms on joins duty. Johnston shifts to guard. battle rages for center nose and quarterback. Scrimmages shortened to 16 minutes.
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Central State
Nowack Brothers
Shouse
Simcone
Lauer
Habkirk
Slota
Howard Malcolmson
Beaverton
Malcolmson
Killoran
Burke
Kettler
Hubs
Mannisto
Paul
Hunting Season Opens Few Flocks Reported
The fall hunting season opened with noise from ducks and shots filling the morning. Hundreds of sportsmen took to local lakes while officials report over 200 city hunting licenses issued and estimates of about 400 in the county. The early region is seen as nearly 600 strong.
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Nimrods
Rev Mackenzie Returns To Mt Pleasant First Methodist
Friends of Rev. W Mackenzie pastor of the First Methodist church in Mt Pleasant rejoice at his return to the local church. The Michigan Conference met this morning at Mt MegsA with other appointments in the Big Rapids district including Prof J C DeVinne district superintendent Rev Henry Lidt who is listed for Big Rapids First Methodist Rev R C Puffer Big Rapids circuit Rev Leo B Niles Greenville Rev J Mayhew Mt Pleasant Indian parish Rev W S Phillips Shepherd Rev I T Smith Weidman and others.
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W.’Mackenzie
First Methodist Church
Mt. Pleasant
Ocal Church
Mackenzie
Mt Megsa
Michigan Ifonierenta
Opiscor
Big Rapids
J. C. DeVinney
Henry
First
Methodista
Big’ Rapids
R. C. Puffer
Leo B. “Niles
Greenville
Mayhew
Mt. Pleasant Indian Parish
W. S. Phillins
Shepherd
I. T. Smith
Weidman
Republicans in Isabella County Choose Delegates at Convention
Delegates to the Isabella County Republican Convention assembled at the courthouse naming committees appointing delegates to the state convention and pledging support to the GOP nominees. More than 35 party members attended with Gail Mason elected temporary chair and Malcolm Ward named secretary. Delegates named include Carl Mason Blanchard Ernest Dexter Andrew Orr J A Gibbs Mrs F H Dusenbury Charles Tambling and Malcolm Ward Jr.
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Isabella County
Court ‘House
Gail Mason
Umittee
Malcolm Wardrep
Andréw Orr
J. E. Coon
Grand Rapids
Carl Mason Blanchard
Ernest Dexter
Mt. Pleasant
Andrew Orr
Blanchard
J. A. Gibbs
Shepherd
F. H. Dusenbury
Charles Lambling
Malcolm Wardrop
O. A
Burdick
Mrs
Rand
Fred Walton
Arbert Lawrence
Coldwater
Township
Alva Robart
Rolland Township
Bert Cott
Bert Gibbs
F. Tambling
John Benford
Probe Report of Vice Conditions in Mt Pleas ant City
City and state health officials and local police investigate reports of promiscuity and social vice in Mt Pleas ant. The inquiry follows a state hearing with health officials and a two arrests episode. Authorities promise cooperation to eradicate vice and consider a full time health officer to direct city health programs.
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State Health Department
L. A. Potter
Health Inspection Department
Wm. H. Pickett
Rural Bureau
Cantaini Potter
Health Department
State Board
Commission
Police Department
Potter
Pickett
Weather forecast for Detroit area and Upper Michigan
Weather outlook for Michigan shows unsettled conditions tonight with cooler temperatures along Lake Michigan. Wednesday brings mostly fair skies and cooler air. readings vary from the mid 40s in the north to around 70 in southern regions.
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Detroit
U.2
Michigan
Lake Michigan
Chiicapo
Fpternae
Duluth Vestoceses
Escanaba
Grand Rapid Ids
Ludington
Marquette
Upper Michigan
Northen
Wednesa
Delegation Seeks Flint Municipal Airport
A Michigan Central Aircraft delegation urged the Flint city commission to establish a municipal airport. The commission referred the matter to civic organizations and the public. If Mt Pleasant residents show similar interest, action may follow.
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Michigan Central Aircraft Corporation of
Flint
Mt. Pleasant
Recount in Michigan Governor Primary Could Cost $200000
Lansing officials estimate a statewide gubernatorial recount would cost about 200000 dollars. Unsuccessful candidate Alex Groesbeck plans to file for a recount and must post 2150 dollars, with refunds if charges prove justified. Costs cover ballot transport, witness fees, and additional clerks for up to 83 counties.
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Lansing
Clark Brown
Secretary of State’s Office
Alex J. Groesbeck
Groesbecks
Michigan
Groesbeck
Brown
Groesbéck
Cramton
Bovine Specialist To Speak At Isabella County Meeting
Dr. Killam an extension bovine abortion expert will address Isabella County dairymen at the courthouse. The 2 PM session is described as one of the year's key dairy events with many veterinarians expected to attend. Michigan cattle losses from contagious abortion reach about 6 million yearly.
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Michigan
Killman
German spy chief Karl Boyed killed in riding accident near Hamburg
Hamburg report says Captain Karl Boyed, a notorious German spy and propagandist in the United States during World War I, was killed Monday when thrown from his horse near his Tijttal estate, about 10 miles from Hamburg.
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Hamburg
Germany
Karl Boyed
United States
Tijttal
Heavy Pure Oil Well on Willie Farm in Broomfield
A Pure Oil fracturing the Willie farm in Broomfield struck natural gas bringing county production to 35 million cubic feet daily. No. 1 well earlier produced 13 million feet daily, and officials expect even higher flow as drilling continues toward deeper Dundee formation. The new find sparked excitement and gloom as tests showed initial flow estimate at 550 thousand cubic feet before further testing.
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Pure Oil Company
Willie Farm
Broomfield
Dundee
Willie
McCormick Charges Senate Wiretapping Tapes Handling
Dr Ruth Hanna McCormick charges Senate probe staff wired tapped campaign records and accuses Sen Gerald Nye of adjourning hearings to dodge sensational disclosures. She vows to present witnesses and says Nye acted without legal warrant in seizing telegrams from detective W C Dannenberg and others.
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Chicago
U.P
Ruth Hanna McCormick
Senate
Gerald P. Nye
U. S. Senate
Sen. Nye
Sen. Nys
Sen Nye
Robert Wagner
New York
Nye
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