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Newspaper
Mount Pleasant Daily Times
Location
Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1929
Page
1
The piece outlines a clash between pacifists and militarists in the United States over world peace and military buildup. Shipbuilders, steel firms, and naval officers are accused of lobbying for contracts and promotions, while Hoover aligns with disarmament advocates. The ordinary citizen feels overwhelmed and uncertain where to turn for reliable information.
The article marks the one hundred and forty second anniversary of the United States Constitution and notes the 1787 Philadelphia convention led by George Washington. It emphasizes the constitutional framework, limited powers, and the Supreme Court s role in interpreting the document to protect rights and prevent oppression.
Clarence Cook Little former University of Michigan president and Mrs Katherine Day Little 22 year marriage dissolved by Judge George W Sample. The contested divorce dated from August 17 hearing with 30 day rule pending, desertion claimed by Dr Little spanning 14 years. Children Louise Robert to remain with Mrs Little while Edward who is over 16 may choose his own custody.
Washington September 17 Six distillers will be authorized next week to manufacture 2 000 000 gallons of genuine Bourbon and Rye whiskey Treasury Secretary James M Doran said he has received 14 requests for medicinal whiskey permits Six plants will be designated to resume distilling based on warehouse capacity and security criteria to replenish aging stocks The move follows a publicized plan to permit medicinal whiskey for the first time since Prohibition and requires four years ageing for use
A five hour blaze tied up Portland Maine as $500000 in damage loomed. Nine people were overcome including seven firefighters and 35 crew members of the Plymouth of Boston jumped to the water to escape the flames. A smoke pall blanketed the city and power was cut, plunging Portland into darkness while officials opened an inquiry into possible cigarette-caused ignition.
United Press reports from Washington that administration leaders doubt prolonged Senate delay on the tariff bill. Chairman Reed Smoot says passage before December is likely and an agreed measure with the House is expected despite differences. Some Democrats have aided speedier action, resisting delays over the Vare case.
Two Chicago youths Nicholson and Camy, ages 20 and 18, pleaded guilty to two murders and multiple robberies. They admitted killing a druggist and a watchman to fund gifts for two girls, and cried at the seating of the death penalty decision by Judge Otto Kerner, who warned they could be executed.
The Michigan State Medical Society begins its 103rd annual gathering in Jackson with about 90 delegates and over 2,000 physicians registered. Dr. Louis J. Hirtschman presides as officers are to be elected and a afternoon session features H J Pyle of Grand Rapids. Notable speakers include A Williams Rochester Minnesota Davis Chicago Peters St Louis Barnhill Indianapolis Sonnenschein Chicago Woodruff Joliet Illinois.
Kingston dispatch reports Police Inspector Magee travels to England to collect a fortune of 500000 dollars left by a near relative who recently died in Australia. Magee has headed the Clarendon Division police for several years.
MichiganAttorney General rules a perjury case against Mrs. Anna Gilson Mimnaugh could be pursued in the Eichorn murder trial, noting a six year statute limitation would not apply. Prosecution hinges on evidence beyond an 1918 affidavit, with Mimnaugh reportedly in Wisconsin. The attorney general will advise the state and coordinate with Gratiot County authorities on next steps.
Twelve workers died and scores were injured in two explosions at the Petite Rossele coal mines near Strasborg. Rescue teams battled flames as crews searched ruins, with 12 bodies recovered and about 30 miners hospitalized.
Gov. Walter J. Kohler defeats a La Follette Progressive bid to oust him as Judge James Wickham sustains Kohler’s demurrer to civil ouster suits. Progressives charged violation of the Wisconsin corrupt practices act over primary campaign spending. An appeal to the Wisconsin Supreme Court is expected.
GRAND HAVEN Sept 17 The wrecked freighter Andaste's Captain Albert Anderson died at his post without a life belt his body and six crewmen recovered from Lake Michigan near Grand Haven Nine of the 25 aboard are accounted for Fourteen bodies of the 25 believed lost have been recovered coast guardsmen continue the search Names listed include Ralph Wiley Charles Brown J J McCadde Fred Niehouse Claude Kibby and Clifford Gould among others
Reports from the Rhineland say Wiesbaden may be occupied by the French after British withdrawal. The Rhineland commission reportedly plans to move its headquarters from Coblenz to Wiesbaden, raising concern about French troop use as protection for commissioners. Observers note the July 1930 deadline for allied troop withdrawal may limit large-scale French moves.
The widow Mrs. William Kiefer who lived near Shepherd will have a funeral Wednesday at two o clock at Stinson parlors. She died in Lansing on Monday at age sixty two. Sid Hill, veteran Somme casualty, claims world champion status for invalid chair cycling after an 11 12 hour run from Cl acton to London and back.
Grover C. Dillman, highway commissioner, approved contracts totaling over one million dollars for highway and bridge work. The approvals follow a prior blanket authorization by the state administrative board's highway committee for nearly two million dollars. Major items include 11.69 miles of 20 foot concrete on M-60 in Branch and St Joseph counties and 3.79 miles on US-31 in Emmett county from Ponshewaing crossing to Brutus. Other projects include US-21 Zeeland to Holland in Ottawa county 3.85 miles of paving and drainage, US-16 approaches to Bimdale in Kent county, 0.4 mile of concrete to John Hemdon? company in Muskegon, and US-27 south of Gaylord in Bees county with gravel paving.
Seventeen years ago Leo Lowe of Detro n sent a postcard to her mother about fruit jars. The card arrived in Petersburg, Michigan without damage long after the intended 45 mile trip. By the time it reached, Mrs Lowe had died and her daughter, now Mrs William Hersseck, no longer needs the jars.
A massive forest fire in Santa Paula canyon burned through 7000 acres on a two mile front near Santa Paula mineral springs. Damage reached about 2.6 million dollars as oil wells in the Ojai region were threatened and manpower along the line numbered around 500.
David W. Kennedy, 84, a former farmer from Duquesne, Illinois, chartered a plane to Cleveland for a family reunion and plans to fly the full distance from Duquesne to Cleveland in 1980. He recalls his first air trial a decade ago and says age won t stop his zest for life.
Joseph K Naumes son of Mr and Mrs Martin Naumes has been admitted to practice law in Michigan courts announced by Supreme Court Clerk J Mertz. Naumes graduated Sacred Heart academy five years ago studied at University of Detroit law department and passed the bar among 258 successful of 296 candidates.
Coach A J Nowack and Wallace C Parker prepare a 23 man squad for the Michigan Collegiate Conference schedule. Graduation and ineligibility thin the roster after losses including Stackhouse Burkett Hackett Munson Clutchey West. Key backfield and end positions loom as they race to field a competitive team by the September 28 opener versus Detroit Tech.
Chicago reports Cook County faces a cash shortfall with 4000 employees unpaid this period. Officials blamed delayed tax money corrections and lower levies leaving less cash than planned, with anticipated payment in script at banks.
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