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Mount Pleasant Daily Times

Location

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1929

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Michigan Deficit Warned by Rep Deland in Standout Critique

Michigan faces a possible 5 to 6 million dollar deficit by year end says Rep Charles J Deland former secretary of state and critic of the Bitter administration He claims the treasury is running dry and that payroll and expenses will be met by borrowing from trust and special funds until year’s end He argues the corporation tax will yield no revenues until January and denounces alleged reckless expenditures and misrepresented revenue estimates urging legal limits on overdrafts and funds misuse by the administrative board.

Claude J. Markle United Press Star Lansing U.R Charles J. Deland Deland State Administrative Board Incing Rotary State Administrative Board Michigan Administrative Board

Two Michigan Infantry Vets Attend Stone Wall Regiment Reunion

Reunion in Jackson marks fifty years for the seventeenth Michigan volunteer infantry. Survivors Alonzo Cadwallader and Sam Jackson answered roll call, while William Weed attended as guest. No officers were elected due to lack of quorum.

20Th Infantry

Fifty Families Flee Kalamazoo Refinery Fire

Kalamazoo Michigan September 15 More than fifty families were evacuated after a blaze at the National Refining company's property destroyed seven storage tanks containing gasoline kerosine and motor oil along with a warehouse and two trucks. The fire began after eight and burned until midnight prompting an investigation and fears of explosions. Only the office building and service station survived.

Kalamazoo U.P National Refining Company Reading

Plane production shows increase in United States

Cleveland September 18. Thirty five hundred commercial and military airplanes valued at 25 million dollars were produced in the United States during the first six months of the year, per the Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce. Open cockpit planes led, cabin monoplanes rose to 884, multi motor transports reached 115, military output fell. The public now has 232 approved airplane types for private or commercial use.

Sleveland U.P United States Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce of América

Public interest tepid on Senate tariff bill actions

Washington reports scant public input on a 600 million dollar Republican tariff bill. In two weeks six petitions arrived, with some endorsing labor and sugar provisions and others opposing increases. A prior hearing drew nearly 10,000 petitions, while a new western bloc prepares a second meeting to coordinate state duties strategy.

United Press Washington U.P United States Senate Senate Senate Whance Committee American Federation of Labor Cigar Manufacturers Association of Tampa Fla New Iberia Chamber of Commerce Congress

Crime Commission to Meet in October

Attorney General Brucker announced the state crime commission will hold its October meeting in Marquette on October 26 instead of Ann Arbor on October 12 due to his Grand Rapids engagement. The October session will be the commission's third since its creation by the 1929 legislature, with earlier meetings in Lansing and Detroit.

Lansing U.P State Crime Commission Marquette Ann Arbor Brucker Grand Rapids Detroit

Power Co. approves rate changes in Belding

Lansing Sept 18 The public utilities commission today authorized Consumers Power to change its electric rates in Belding. The old rates from Spencer Light and Power and Citizens Light dated from the Consumers purchase. The new schedule effective Sept 1 shows some increases and some reductions but generally lowers overall rates.

Lansing U.P Public Utilities Commission Consumers Power Company Belding Spencer Light and Power Company Citizens Light Company Consumers Company Power Company

State disclaims responsibility for convicts' crimes

Lansing Sept 1 U P— Responsibility for any crimes by convicts working in highway construction lanes was disclaimed today to Grover C DH man highway commissioner. In a formal statement he stated the responsibility rests with the prison authorities. He referred to the murder of a Kalamazoo woman by an escaped convict from a road crew in Ovid.

Lansing U.P Cnvicts Grover C DH Man Kalamazoo

Murder charges in Wyandotte real estate case declined

Detroit report states murder charges against Tulsh A. Wacid of Wyandotte Mich were at least temporarily refused by Judge Marsch ner as defendants Weed Herbert Sullivan and Cecil Holt face trial for the alleged murder of Arshrose Haelse. Confessions by William Thompson and Taylor Pierce were challenged by defense counsel in the bid to admit them.

Detroit UPA Snani Tulsh A. Wacid Wyandotte Mich Real Adulph Marschner Cieckert Weed Herbert Sullivan Cecil Holt Arshrose Haelse Tagsserty Mareehner Yank P. Darin PP. d. M. Haliy William Thompson Taylor Pierce Hagrerty Darin Wood

Central State Opens Doors for Freshman Day September 23

Freshman Day at Central State Teacher's College on Monday September 21 marks the formal opening of the 1929 80 college year. Activities include an 8 30 a m welcome meeting an 11 a m group conferences a noon luncheon for new students consultations with faculty at 1 30 p m registration in the gym and 7 30 p m moving pictures in the auditorium. Upper class registration begins Tuesday September 24 with classes starting Wednesday. President B C Warriner predicts enrollment equal to or above last year’s 954 students.

Central State Teacher's College Lca.m Intamige B.C. Warriner

Local golf trophy first round results steady progress

The first round of the championship flight at the local country club concluded with Frank Theisen defeating Dr. IL Theunissen three and two, H Stickle beating C F Tamb ling one up, Elmer Theisen winning over E L Conrick up and six to go, and Robert Northway overcoming Dr. R A Northway one up on the 19th. Semifinal pairings place F Theisen and Elmer Theisen in one match and H Stickle against Robert Northway in the other.

Frank Theisen Dr. IL Theunissen H. Stickle C. F. Tambling Elmer Theisen E. L. Conrick Robert Northway Dr. R. A. Northway F. Theisen

Seven Dead in Violent Storm Sweeps France

Emergency relief workers race to aid victims as violent storms lash France for over a day. At least seven people killed, homes destroyed, trains delayed, communications disrupted. Paris and provinces hit by heavy rain, thunder, hail, and flooding.

France Mediterranean English Channel Paris

Last entry in Andaste log hints at doomed voyage

The last log entry of the gravel ship Andaste floated ashore at Grand Haven. Capt. A. L. Anderson’s pencil note read I worst stearm I have ever seen. Can t stay up much longer Hope to God we re saved. Coast guardsmen linked the handwriting to Anderson as the ship sank. Fourteen people were recovered. high seas hindered further search.

Grand Haven U.P A. L. Anderson A.D. A Anderson Andaste

Nieces of Bank Swindler Claim They Were Duped

Amelix and Margaret Jones nieces of Charles D. Waggoner Telluride banker were questioned after telling authorities they unknowingly helped pass envelopes with coded messages to New York They said they did not realize the import of the messages and wanted to repay their uncle The New York banks later transferred 500000 to Chase National Bank recovery is sought.

NA York Amelix Margaret Jones Charles D. Waggoner Telluride Colo Wnemien Futral Herbert Graham U.S Tuttle Waggoner New York Chase National Bank

Clare County Fair Opens At Harrison

The Clare County Fair began in Harrison with more exhibits than ever under the Clare County Agricultural Society. Asa H. Aldrich directs the educational exhibit and Friday is school day with free admission for students. Trotting races start under the American Trotting association rules as top horses prepare for competition. Clare and Farwell business places close Friday for Clare-Farwell day and the final baseball game of the tournament.

Clare County Harrison O.n Clare County Agricultural Society Asa H. Aldrich American Trotting Association Clare and Farwell

Wind shifts save Stevenson as forest fire ravages region

Winds turned and fire crews fought back, saving Stevenson Washington as flames neared the town. Ranch homes burned along a ten mile front and other towns suffered losses including Greenleaf hotel and office building. Fires also threatened Escandia Oregon and Santa Paula California before winds cooled the blazes.

Portland Ore Stevenson Wash Washington Columbia River Timber Company Greenleaf Ryan-Allen Carson Escandla Santa Paula Calif Ventura

Old cannonball found in Summerville hills

A three pound cannonball believed to date from Revolutionary War days was unearthed on McLean Asylum hill in Summerville Massachusetts. Historians think it likely came from the Continental Army ammunition rather than a siege bombardment.

Summerville Mass W.pr Boston McLean Asylum Hill

West Number 1 Extends Field To Northwest

West No 1 well four miles north and two miles east of Mt Pleasant in Isabella township struck oil in Dundee sand. Gas pressure reported and flow observed early today. Well paused for tanks, then to be drilled tomorrow. may expand Mt Pleasant field several miles.

West No. 1 Mt. Pleasant Isabella Township Dundee

Central's Music Department To Open Next Week

The State Teachers college music division plans a new year staff with Miss Suzannah McCracken as critic and supervisor, Miss Mildred Bunker in piano, Mr Newell Long directing band and orchestra, Miss Hannah Spencer teaching violin, and Mr Powers handling voice. Enrollment begins Monday. all instructors will be available on campus for consultations.

The State Teachers College Moute Suzannah McCracken Iinois Wesleyan University Cadillac Mildred Bunker Washburn College Kansas American Conservatory Chicago Miss Bunker Newell Long Indiana University North- Western France Germany Long Hannah Spencer Powers Ali Awl

Rebekah Birthday Party Tonight at I O O F Hall

Mt Pleasant Rebekah lodge members with July August or September birthdays are asked to attend a birthday party at the I O O F hall tonight. A pot luck dinner will be served at the regular lodge hour.

Mt. Pleasant Rebekah Lodge Rebekah

Mt Clemens Considers Local Airport Plan

Mt Clemens officials convened a special meeting of the airport committee to lay groundwork for an airport project and to organize a flying club as part of promoting air access for the city.

MT. Clemens Board of Commerce

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Chas. J. Deland Solon Henry Ford Henry Ford Dearborn Ford Historical Museum Michigan Infantry Regiment Jackson Paul R. Mallon Crime Commission Highway Head Marschner Gentral State Frange Emergency Relief Corps Clare County Fair Harrson Central Mt. ,Clemens
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