The Escanaba Daily Press from Escanaba, Michigan • Page 3

FRIDAY, AUG. 8, 1928. THE ESCANABA DAILY PRESS PAGE THREE GANG MEMBERS STILL SOUGHT Robbed Two Places in Manistique, Ross Tells Police Questioned by Police Chief John Peterson of Manistique and local Ruthorities, Albert Ross, alias Edwin Cook, member of a criminal gang alleged to have committed a series of burglaries in the upper peninsula, confessed that he participated in two robberies in Manistique. The robbery of the Hewett Grocery company office in Manistique on Tuesday night may be also the work of Harold Waldecker and Jack Ne'son, two other alleged members gang for a search is pelthe conducted through out the peninsula. Three stores were entered time certain carnival company Manistique on July 23,4 about the played in town, but Ross said he knew of only two robberies.

ing that the burglar gang followed the carnival show around the peninsula, although its members were not connected with it, Chief of Police Peterson decided to come to Escanaba yesterday and investigate the various aspects the case. Ross Entered Farrell Home. Ross was arrested by police on Monday for the burglarizing of the home of Mre. Theodore Farrell. Some of the articles stolen from the Farrell home and also from the home of Gideon Stegath were found in his possession, and' he confessed.

Ross' also led to the arrest of William Vorin of Escanaba, Isadore Rolkowsky and John Ducket, both of Marinette, whom Ross claimed were members of the gang. The three young men deny having any connection with the affair, and the only evidence the auhave against them is the accusation, Nelson, made by alias Ross. Del Nelson, and Haro'd Waldecker are "brains" the gang, according. to Ross, who said that he, Vorin, Duket and Rolkowsky assumed only minor roles in the gang's activities. Goods stolen by them were turned over to Nelson and Waldecker, who later disposed of them to a "fence" in Chicago, he said.

Escanaba authorities were formed yesterday that two men swering the description of Nelson and Waldecker were seen at Menominee on Wednesday. Police here also learned yesterday that Waldecker and another man occupied a room in the St. Clair hotel here Saturday night. The Farrell burglary was committed that day, 2 and 5 o'clock in the afternoon, The search for Nelson and decker is being extended throughout the peninsula, following reports that they were seen in Iron tain, Iron River and other cities. -Dean A.

Burt remanded to jail to await sentence today, after he pleaded gullty to a charge of attempting to extort $1,000 from George Naumann, secretary of the Beecher, Peck and Lewis company, by threatening his life. Detroit--In a suit for divorce fled today, Mrs. William W. Barrick, 33, charges that her husband, William W. Barrick, 75, insisted on introducing her as his daughter instead of as his wife.

They were married last October. Washington (P)-Honduras today refused to submit its border dispute with Kuatemala to the international Central. American tribunal for settlement, as suggested by Secretary Kellogg to the two governments in a recent note. Moscow (P) -Spare parts needed to repair the airplane of the Soviet aviator Chukhnovsky were sent from Leningrad today by airplane. Shukhnovsky yesterday sent a message to the Soviet rescue sion that be was reconditioning his plane and hoped to make a test fight in it Thursday.

Tonyo (P) The admiralty has ordered the withdrawal of bluejackets from China. About 250 of them were dispatched with the April landing force to Tsingtao, supplementary to army troops. San Francisco -Dr. C. C.

Wu, special representative of the Nationalist government of China in the Ited States, expressed the hope the ty that now treaties would be negotiated between his country and the United States "on a ing of equality and mutual The Great Double Event 35TH ANNIVERSARY and AUGUST SALE of Frederick-James FURS Watch for announcement of dates Frederick-James Fur Inc. 16-18 N. Fourth St. Minneapolis Dainty Tea Frock Beige lace ever flesh colored satin slip makes this dainty frock which is worn by Nancy Carroll with a large beige hair hat, with streamers of rose satin ribbon, beige satin slippers and beige hose. Milkiewicz Cases Are Bound Over to Circuit Court Mr.

and Mrs. Kasmir Milkiewicz, 322 Stephenson avenue, and Peter Gudas, bartender at the Milkiewice place, were bound over to circuit court on a charge of illegal possession of liquor upon the conclusion of a hearing before Justice of the Peace Doherty yesterday afternoon. Two other counts for sale of 11q- uor and keeping a place were dismissed because of discrepancies which appeared in the testimony of two of the state's witnesses. The trio were arrested by police a few weeks ago after a raid. pint of liquor was seized in the place.

Standard Oil Co. and the Sinclair Refining today announced increases of cent a gallon in the prices of gasoline and illuminating kerosene throughout Michigan. The increase became effective today and other companies indicated they also would increase their prices. The new prices are 15.8 cents gallon off tank wagons and 17.8 cents at Alling stations for gasoline, and 13.7. cents gallon for kerosene.

Manistee An old Wellston sawmill, the machinery in which includes a steam engine made 1 in shop in which Henry Ford worked before the founding of the Ford Motor has been purchased by Mr. Ford and is to be added to his Dearborn museum, it was announced today. Mr. Ford desires to preserve the mill as a relic of the early history of the northern Michigan lumber industry. NEWS BRIEFS BILL Berlin (P)-Examination of the physical condition and operative organisation of the entire Germany railway, system was is decided to be today by conference of cabinet ministers and parliamentary leaders, who were asked to consult with Theodor Con Guerard, minister of tions, respecting a recent series of disastrous wrecks in Bavaria.

London is to have an insurance museum. GEORGE N. PEEK IN SMITH RANKS Republican Farm Leader Breaks With Party New York, Aug. 2-(AP)-In his for the presidency, Gov. Smith gained an ally today from the corn -George N.

Peek, of Illinois, one of the champions of the McNary-Haugen farm bill which was by the Coolidge administration. Peek announced that he had bolted the Republican party to enlist under the Smith banner after he and the Democratic nominee had discussed the farm question for two hours. Immediately after their conference, which took place over breakfast table in the governor's suite at the Smith armed his if elected, of calling on the best minds for advice in the shaping up on a farm relief program. He mentioned Frank O. Lowden, of Illinois, A8 one of Republicans he would like to consult," In his statement, the governor reiterated that he would discuss the farmer's problem at length in his acceptance speech, and observ.

ed that "control of the sale of agricultural surplus is recognized by our platform as an essential need, its cost to be imposed on the unit to be benefitted." "That principle is fixed by our platform, on which 1 stand -only the detail of its accomplishment remains," he added. Peek, who supported Lowden for the Republican presidential nomination, came out for Smith formally after he had visited Chairman Raskob of the Democratic national committee at campaign headquar. ters late in the day. Statement Causes Shift. "As a result of my conference with Gov.

Smith this morning," he dictated to newspapermen for 1m- mediate publication, later incorporating the same language for the introduction of a statement he issued for tomorrow morning has papers: and feel certain that be a clear correct understanding of the farm problem and that he will solve it with intellectual honesty if he is elected president. "Upon the strength of his state- MOST people know this absolute antidote for pain, but are you careful to say Bayer when you buy it? And do you always give a glance to see Bayer on the box--and the word genuine printed in red? It isn't the genuine Bayer Aspirin without it! A drugstore always has Bayer, with the proven directions tucked in every box: Aspirin trade mart of Baser Manufacture SEMI-ANNUAL SALE OF HOES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Growing Girls' and Miss- Women's and Growing es' Patent Slippers. A Girls' Pumps and Sliplarge assortment of fan- pers, in Beige, Patent cy straps and Black Kid, military and outs $1.95 and spike heels. To clean up $2.85 Men's Oxfords in tan and black calf, brown and One lot of Men's Oxfords black kid. All this sea- and Shoes, reduced for son's $4.85 clearance styles to $2.95 SALE ENDS SATURDAY NIGHT.

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Mrs. Johnson received many beautiful gifts. SOCIAL Thursday Bridge Club. Mrs. Fred Leighton, Mrs.

A. H. Ryall, Mrs. Miles Thomas and Mrs. A.

H. Groesbeck were hostesses to the Thursday Bridge club yesterday. Bridge was played and lunch served at Pioneer Trail park. 1 Mrs. E.

G. Royce had h'gh honors in bridge. Miscellaneous Shower. Mrs. L.

D. Johnson, 113 South Second street, was the guest of honor at a party given at her home by Mrs. Signe Bode Wednesday evening. Bunco and five hundred were played. Mrs.

William Harwood had high score in bunco, Mrs. Ray Roberts, second, and Mrs. Mary Solper, consolation. Mrs. Louise Peterson had high score in five hundred, Mrs.

Ellen Cannon, second, and Mrs. George Shipman, consolation. A lunch was served. ment to me as epitomized in his public statement this morning, shall support his candidacy for president." In his formal statement Peek then said he had been asked what he thought would be the effect of Mr. Hoover's forthcoming statement on agriculture in his speech of acceptance, and added: "I think that no campaign ises which Mr.

Hoover now makes for the purpose of insinuating himself into the good graces of the farmer, will obliterate his past record from the memory of grain and livestock producers, many of whom have lost, or are in the process of losing their homes." Luncheon- Bridge. The Misses Loretta and Dorothy Lemire entertained eighteen guests at the Golf Club yesterday afternoon for luncheon and bridge. Miss Louise Harder had high score in bridge. The Misses Beatrice Boyce, Betty Ryall and Marcella Sabath received guest gifts. Chroge-Rubene.

Evelyn Jean Chroge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Chroge, of Flat Rock, and Clarke Rubens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rubens, of I Escanaba, were married at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon in the First Methodist church, the Rev.

H. C. Cooley officiating. The attendants were Merrill Sny. der and Miss Helen Rubens.

Mrs. Edward Lucas, at the organ, played the wedding march, The bride was attired in a gown of peach taffeta trimmed with line lace with a lace hat. Her bouquet was pink roses and baby breath tied with white satin streamers. Miss Rubens wore nile green chiffon with corresponding hat carried pink roses and baby breath with chiffon ribbon, The church was decorated with wild flowers and ferns. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Rubens where covers were laid for twenty-five. The young people have left on a trip to Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee and other points. They will their home, upon their return, at 1300 Second avenue south. Mr.

Rubens is employed as a fireinan on the Chicago Northwestern. Mrs. Rubens has been a stenographer in the offices of Dr. ley and Dr. Hirn.

Both young He Won't Retire John Kenion, in civvies, fire chief of all New York, though nearing 70 years of age, won't retire. Kenion says he's good for 10 more years and to prove it attends all the fires he can. Kenion likes to read war stories and gets bigger kick out of them than be does from a 10-story blaze ple are widely known and popular. Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs.

Elmer Seater of Green Bay, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Chroge of Gladstone, Mr. and Mrs. Piarcmont of Green Bay, Miss Julia Duranceau and Charles Duranceau of Flat Rock.

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Third Offender Held Henry Shampoo, Escanaba, was held to circuit court yesterday on a charge of disorderly conduct, third offense, after hearing before Justice erty yesterday. Shampoo was arrested by police Wednesday night when he was found in a drunken condition on the street, Cass Continued -The cases of Ben Shandonay and Ralph wood, both charged with non-support, were continued for three months after a hearing before Justice Doherty yesterday. The two men agreed to support their families during this period. Greenfield Hands Up Gold Medals for Youthful Soloists Joseph Greenfield, director of the Escanaba municipal band, an nounced yesterday that he will ofter two gold medals for the best Instrumental which solos will be held played conte at South Park August 19, in connection with the picnic under auspices of the Escanaba Ladies Band. One of the medals will be giv.

en for the boy or girl who gives the best solo on any wind instrument. other will be warded to the boy or girl who gives the best solo on a stringed instrument. Entries will be limited to persons under the age of sixteen years. The contest will be one of the features of an elaborate program the Ladies Band is preparing for the picnic. CORNS -Removal guaranteed with Elle worth's Corn Remedy.

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