England Faces Grave Crisis With Miners Seizure Attempt?
London April 4 government officials warn Great Britain faces a grave crisis as miners and allies push for sympathy strikes amid a fuel shortage. One million plus coal miners already on strike. authorities fear an attempt to seize government power and a socialist experiment, with four to five weeks of struggle foreseen. Albion College Glee Club tours Michigan, performing in Alma with nineteen members and a polished program.
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London
A. P.i
Britain
England
Albion College Glee Club
Central
Michigan
Alma
Methodist Episcopal Church
Albion
Gompers Pleads Pardon For War Protest Prisoners
Samuel Gompers, AFL president, pressed President Harding at the White House to pardon all individuals jailed for wartime protest or related actions. A socialist delegation reportedly plans a separate White House visit on April 13 regarding the same issue.
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Washington, D. C
U. P
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
White House
Harding
Eall
Three Killed as Man Slays Officers Then Kills Self
In Michigan City Indiana April 4 WW reports ex convict William Risesu shot and killed two policemen and wounded a third during a raid on a moonshine outfit before turning his revolver on himself and dying. A companion Helen Conway is missing and authorities fear she drowned in the river. Police search the river for her body. Also reported Daytonia Florida April 4 Starr J Murphy counsel of Rockafellow died after a second operation for relief of acute indigestion. Fresh buttermilk at Wolverine Dairy ad.
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Michigan City
Ind
WW. Pjs
William Risesu
Riscau
Wormar
Helen Conway
Daytonia
Fla
U. P
Starr J. Murphy
John PD
Rockafellow
Murphy
R ‘Lief
Alma College Endowment Contributors Over $100 Listed
A public list names city and college faculty donors who gave more than £100 to Alma College’s endowment drive for a $110,000 memorial auditorium in Gratiot County. The roll includes FW Ruggles, A Sharpee, Jotham Allenfirm, Mrs. W. A. Babke, Charles G. Rhodes, W. Creaser, Pollasky, Kate Coddingtumn, Gratiot County Gas Co, WL Hiewes, Mrs. Maury Hremrley, President HM Crooks, B. Mitchell, Albert P. Coal, Lethart Robermoo, N Notesteth, Zara Alive Politick, Annette P. Want, Rey W. Hamilton, T Ewing, and others. The list is expected to grow before the campaign ends.
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Alma College
Gratiot County
FW. Ruggles
A. Sharpee
W. A. Bablke
Saile M
Soule
Charles G. Rhodes
J. W. Blakely
W. Creaser
Pollasky
Kate
Coddingtumn
Gratiot County Gas Co
de Jay Chaln Et LO
Hiewes
Maury
Ewing
Ritter
Roberts
Brotonshire Tech
Wolveritindary Lutter
Alma College memorial debate weighs gymnasium plan
A campus debate over memorials at Alma College proposes a combined memorial gymnasium and auditorium funded partly by a state grant. The plan argues a public use building honors veterans while serving future students and the community, with committees organizing daily luncheons and a Victory Dinner.
City Voters Await Close Race In Municipal Primary
Voters in six precincts flocked to polls since 7 a m as agitation over city elections, soldiers bonus and state ticket loomed large. Mayoral hopefuls include Murphy and Adams in a tight contest while Parker Davies contest Ar cree Creaser for the commission seats. Four weeks ago Parker and Try led nominations. supervisors across wards face no opposition.
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My Son
Aloys
Murphy
Karl R. Adams
Mee
Parker
Arthur E. Davies
Albert J. Archee
Philip W. Creaser
Thvies
Former Emperor Carl Must Leave
Paris April 4 The Little Ententes will take military steps on Thursday if Carl the former emperor does not depart Hungary. Foreign Minister Benes of Czechoslovakia said in a city newspaper that Carl has not yet left. London reports Carl may return to Switzerland as safe conduct negotiations with Austria and Switzerland are said completed.
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Paris
U. P
Carl
Hungary
Benes
Czech- Slovakia
London
Switzerland
Britsh Foreign Office
Austria
St Joseph Wins Class B State Basketball Title
St Joseph defeated Farmington 24 to 23 in a tense class B state basketball final at Ann Arbor Michigan Rex Babcock of Alma coached Farmington and Farmington had earlier defeated Carson City 17 to 16 in the semifinals The text notes a Women’s Missionary Society meeting at Mrs Beverley on Tuesday with a program on What we do and How we do it including a collection of Lenten offerings.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Speial
St. Joseph
Farmington High School
Rex Babcock
Alma
Farmington
Carson City
Woman Home Missionary Society
Wm. Beverley
SLAIN NEAR DETROIT Former Alma Merchant Killed Near Dearborn
Michael Nassar a Toledo fruit merchant was found dead with six bullet wounds near Dearborn along Gulley Proud after threats over undercutting Detroit Dearborn markets. His brother Nicholas identified him and said threats preceded the fatal shooting as the Nassar brothers once ran a wholesale fruit business near the depot in Alma.
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Michael Nassar
Toledo
Gulley Proud
Dearborn
Nicholas Nassar
Michel
Detroit
Nicholas
Michigan Avenue
Wayrre County
Detroit Free Press
Nissar Brothers
Busin Ie
Peliasky
Michael Nawar
Alma
Alma College Appeal Calls for Community Support
A state wide Alma College fundraising drive is urged with the aim of endingowment for a Christian school in central Michigan. Founders built for future generations, and current supporters in Grand Rapids Saginaw Bay City and Flint join Detroit leader Mr Phelps Newberry in organizing efforts beyond their own towns.
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Alma College
Michigan
Phelps Newberry
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Saginaw
Bay City
Flint
Jewelry Stolen At Alma College Banquet
During Alma College endowment banquet at Wright Hall a thief entered Mrs. C T Way’s room and stole jewelry including a diamond ring a green stone ring two necklaces a cameo pin and other items. Chief Oscar Vibber and officers probe the loss and pursue suspects in the community.
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Alma College
Wright Hall
C. T. Wy
Way
Oscar Vibber
Murder Trial Ends in First Degree Bound Over
Oscarnel Colling, 28, of Alma, bound over to Circuit Court for trial on first degree murder in the February 5 killing of Mrs Hien Crowe. Justice John Myers presided as witnesses testified, defense efforts focused on motive and officers’ conduct in the Quilfs case, with several continuances noted.
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Oscarnel
Olf Alma Belgian
Mrx
Hien Crowe
John Myers
Ithaca
Colling
Uritil Lot Weineulay
L. Smith
Oscar Wibber
Willert
Samong
Romaine Clark
Carlo
J. Smith
Cole Fine
College Man Wins Success Over Election Odds
Thomas E. Johnson state superintendent of public instruction for Michigan seeks re election and is conceded to have the race sewn up. An Alma College graduate, Johnson formerly led Coldwater public schools and secured Gratiot delegation support at the state Republican convention when first nominated.
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Thomas E. Johnson
Forchigan
Alma College
Johnson
Coldwater
Truth in Fabric Bill Faces Reintroduction Push
Howard E B Greene of the National Sheep and Wool Bureau says the Truth in Fabric bill, designed to require textile labeling with virgin wool content, vanished with Congress adjournment but supporters vow reintroduction after recess. Senate sponsor Capper and Rep Le Prenel plan to refile to secure passage before the current session ends.
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Congress
Sage Greene
Chicago
Howard EB. Greene
National Sheep and Wool Bureau of America
Eost Jackein
Chivige
Palle Campalen
Greene von
Senate
Arthur Capper
Kansoar
Burton le Prenel
Maho
Weaembley
Commre
Elvis Podal
Three Deaths Reported in Seville and Nearby Areas
Three deaths were reported this week in Seville township and nearby communities. Eva May Greenhog, 69, wife of Charles Greenher, died Saturday at home after a long illness. funeral in Seville with Rev M W Duffey. Betty Ann Twiss, 4, died at Michgan Masonic Home. body sent to Sperta for burial. Mare t L Sur hy ne, 8, died at Masonie Home after long illness. body to Napoleon MI for burial. Local doctors attended a boxing event in Saginaw Friday evening.
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Eva May Greenhog
Seville Town
Lellin
Puntey Fenn
Eva May Greenhoo
Charles Creenher
Seville Township
M. W. Duffey
Riverside Cometery
Betty Ann Twiss
Michiren Masonic
Sperta
Maret L. Surrhyne
Masonie
Napoleon
Michigan
Alma College Endowment Campaign Opens With Big Start
Alma College and Gratiot County kick off an $110,000 memorial auditorium and service men gymnasium fund. A banquet at Wright Hall in Alma featured pledges including $500 from Frank W. Ruggles and $6,050 across fifteen other gifts, with teachers and students contributing, and leaders noting a strong countywide interest in the project. The plan envisions 25 monthly payments to ease pledges, while officials call the memorial a moral and spiritual asset for the community and veterans.
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Aime College
Sumeesty
Memorial Gymnasion
Alma College
Friends of the College
Orn
Gratiot Wounty
Gratiot County
Alma
Wright Hall
Alma Amd
Carl OU. Warhhara
Sun Bara
Rugétles
Washborn
MLIG
Ion
Woohburn
Jim
Bri
TH. M. Crooks
Ane Fen
Presbyterian Board of Education
General Board of Education
William Bahtke
Joseph Greene
Pleasant
Din
Comnorg
Sting
Omar
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Flay
T. Lamb
Lloyd Campbell
J. A. Gerhardt
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Presbyterian Church
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Churches of Notility
Wolverine Dairy
Wight
Depsters
Wolverine Dalry D Aly
Alva College
C. T. Way
Oscar Collins
T. E. Johnson
Charles Greenhoe
Seville
F P. J. Graham
Dr. Dubois
Charlee H. Gogein
John C. Chick
Maynand Pringls
Verne C. Calking
G. J. Mater
Dr. Wing
Charles O. Ward
William Browbaker
A. W. Brusner
J. W. Dresser
A. Chiekew
D. B. Smith
Wm. Falor
H. M. Dasham
Paul Crandell
Earl C. Clapp
A. G. Moore
James Naylor
J Dana
J. L. Riggerstaff
Floyd Muxavella
Crinp
Anals
Allen
Itil
Babcock
Jerome Kanter
E. B. Berman
L. Bennet _ ein
E. E. Shouffer
Wanea
E. J. Merrill
Willld L. Gelaton
W. E. Wilson
Frank W. Ruggles
Green
W. A. Baldhe
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