Tragic Train Death of A G Canfield at Lenawee Junction
The body of A G Canfield, Lake Shore freight brakeman, was found near Lenawee Junction after an unexplained train accident. Sheriff, coroner, and local officers investigated as a jury prepared to hold an inquest. Canfield's family in Pettisville, Ohio, notified.
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A. G. Canfield
Lenawee Junction
Shepherd
Hamilton
Adrian
Dunklin & Mott
Canfield
East Boul
Leuawee Junction
Streight
Leuawee Tanction
S. A. Brownsworth
Telegraph Office
Bend
R. Grix
Locotive
Rhe
H. J. Hofer
Marshal Ulrich
Air Line Junction
Pettisville
Snc
John Davis
J. J.anchampaugh
M. E. Washburn
Fred Andrews
Frank English
L. A. C. Wagner
Ye'elock
Ambrose Tyler Struck by Wagon. Dies in Hillsdale
Special to The Telegram Hillsdale Michigan August 2 A member of Co D of the Eighteenth Michigan Volunteer Infantry Ambrose Tyler aged about sixty six was struck by a baggage wagon around 2 am while returning from downtown He died two hours later from internal injuries and weak health He leaves a large family and had planned to attend his regiment reunion at Adrian today Also notes a medical request about Green's August Flower for indigestion and related ailments mentioning Millard's reflections
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Hillsdale
Mich
Amprose Tyler
Co. D
Eighteenth
Michigan Volunteer Infantry
Stows
Adrian
Martin's Uncle Tom's Cabin at Croswell Opera House
Amusements page describes Al W. Martins Uncle Tom's Cabin at Croswell with a six act, twenty eight scene presentation featuring thirty principals. Special train transport and seat sales begin Saturday at Sheldon's with phone orders possible. also Labor day play The Pride of Newspaper Row from Avenue Theatre Detroit and The Irish Pawnbrokers starring Maxie Trumbull set for September 10.
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Martin
Uncle Tom‘s Cabin
Croswell Opera House
Uncle Tom
Skinner's Tavern
Ohio
Phineas Friend
Rocky Pass
St Claire's
Eva
St. Claire's
New Orleans
Legree
al W. Martin
Qucle Tom's Cabin
Sheldon’s
Newspaper Row
W. B. Lawrence
Avenue Theater
Detroit
the Croswell
Maxie Trumbull
Dancer
McCabe
Mack
Rev Dr OReilly Accidental Fall Debated By Papers
Detroit Evening News and Detroit Tribune debated whether Rev Dr Charles O Reilly died by his own action after he fell from Oakwood Bridge. Friends deny the suicide theory and say he fell during a dizzy spell while unable to recall details, amid criticism of media distortion.
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Detroit Evening News
Detroit Tribune
Charles O'Reilly
Oakwood Bridge
Bettis
O'Reilly
Telegram
Academy
Horse Stealing Suspect Arrested in Blissfield Case
A roan horse valued at about $70 was stolen in Blissfield. Mary N Condry reported the theft. Deputy Sheriff Oliver Holt pursued David Reynolds. Reynolds and the horse were found in Metamora and returned to Blissfield, where he was jailed awaiting horse theft charges. He claims he sold the horse and did not receive payment.
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Ene
Blissfeld
Mary N. Condry
Oliver Holt
David Reynolds
Reynolds
Metamora
Blissfield
Eight year old farmer killed by Detroit Southern train
Ridgeway Michigan August 26 an eight year old farmer and veteran of Eighteenth Michigan died in a railroad tragedy after alighting from a Tecumseh carnival train and sitting on a track tie. The westbound train did not stop, mangling his head and arms. his body lay beside the line as residents notified the station and funeral plans began. He leaves a wife and three sons.
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Ridgeway
Mich
Cea
Pocklington
Here
Tecumseh
Detroit Southern
East Pound
Milk
Detroit Southern Trail
Ss.t. Smith
Michigan
Adrian
Lafayette
Albert
Smith Pocklington
Reverend E G Lane Accepts Mt Washington Church Call
Rev E C Lane pastor of Amity Washington County has accepted the Mt Washington Methodist Protestant church call in Pittsburgh. Lane, a graduate of Adrian College and University of Michigan postgrad, will assume duties September 2 after being assigned at the Pittsburgh district conference in Kiskiminit.
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Chronicle Telegraph
Pittsburg
E.G. Lana
Amity
Washington Methodist Protestant Church
Lane
Wm. Knight
Adrian Township
Adrian College
Followig
Chronicle- Telegraph
E. C. Lane
Washington County
Mt. Washington
Springdale
Mich
University of Michigan
Mt. . Washington
Ehurch
Virginia Avenue
Bigham Street
Methodist Protestant Church
Kissauning
One
Hay Fever Relief Promised by Foley's Honey and Tar
Advert says hay fever sufferers can get quick relief from Foley's Honey and Tar. It claims immediate easing of difficult breathing and reduced inflammation, warning that even if not curing, it helps. Notes the product is sold locally by Alf B in Lenawee and boasts higher tar content than others.
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Foley
Icod “Alf.b
Weather forecast and temperatures from yesterday
Yesterday's weather notes cloudy with showers possible Thursday. Government readings show last night 6 above, this morning 7 above. Maximum yesterday 59, minimum 63. Washington forecast: Ohio fall, Warner. Lower Michigan showers with fresh north to east winds. Upper Michigan showers, warmer south portion with fresh east winds.
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Government Instrumento
Washington
Ohio
Warner
Lower Michigan
Upper Michigan
Wartier
Readvile mile record sparks expert verdict clash
Lou Dillon's mile at Readville Massachusetts Monday drew expert timekeepers to declare the record under two minutes. Crop progress shows early corn safe by September 15 and late corn by October 1 while cotton suffers from bin issues. Government reports note corn prices easing and wheat dipping on favorable weather. a Chicago millionaire’s wealth plan garners attention. labor and political tensions rise as unions and anti boycott forces move against AFL leaders.
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Lou Dillon
Readvile
Mass
John S. McCulloush
Vermont
State Department
Washington
Barre
Longs
Stephen B. Roath
Chicago
Samual Trumpers
American Federation of Labor
Chicago Anti-Boycott Association
United States
Payne
Citizens’ Association
Tom L. Johnson
Columbus
Yates
Why mosquitoes bite humans and pest notes
A garbled early 20th century column explains mosquitoes bite for egg development and notes a ministerial order to curb bird slaughter. It mentions pest moss, a market garden near Niagara Falls, a railroad ticket sale to Niagara Falls, and a questionable medical elixir advertisement amid stray health claims.
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Santos Fernandex
Cuba
Ageicultuire
Tito
Death Tragedy in Dexter Worries Benns Case Clarity
Dexter Michigan and surrounding area report a perplexing death of William Benz aged 18. Coroner and public authorities struggle to determine if the youth killed himself or was murdered. The inquest cites possible despondency due to debt and family strain as factors alongside a dramatic scene: a hammer blow, a razor, and blood in multiple rooms. Sheriff and deputies continue investigations while relatives contest the murder theory. A funeral was held and the coroner awaits the jury verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter, Mich
William Benz
Benz
April
Henz
Otto Jaeger
Bons
Betas
Theo Klingmann
Ann Arbor
T Hilladate
Mich
Wain Fleet
Fred Jaeger
Chestnut
Gaxiadett
William’ Bend
Dexter
Manchester
Cannon a Hard Drinker in Jackson
Jackson Mich August 26 Hanughie Cannon writer of Goo Goo Byes and Bill Batley Won t You Come Home may be sent to Detroit and put up at the house of correction He has a charge of drunkard and topler hanging over him here He was adjourned until Sept 8 Gallant Eleventh in Reunion Quincey Mich Aug 26 The thirty eighth annual reunion of the Eleventh Michigan infantry opened here with about seventy present Each of the ten companies is represented Captain F D Newberry spoke on army reminiscences of the Cuban and Philippine wars Pres ow m icu up u Thomas Daugherty Reno a widower of 68 united in marriage to a colored girl of 18 the bride received a gold watch as a wedding gift
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Cannon
Jackson
Mich
Quincey
Mica
Eleventh
Michigan Infantry
Simmons
F. D. Newberry
Coldwater
Pres¢ow, Micu
Thomas Daugherty
Reno
New Rural Routes for Oct 1 Start
Washington reports rural free delivery to begin October 1 with new routes in Michigan. Muskegon in Muskegon County adds routes 4 and 5 totaling about 30 miles serving 1445 people. New Lothrop in Shiawassee County adds routes 1 and 4 totaling 43 miles serving 1052. Woodland in Barry County adds route 21, 21 miles serving 420 people.
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Washington
Muskegon
Muskegon County
New Lothrop
Shiwasgee County
Woodland
Barry County
Insane Cheboygan Farmer Paints Stock to Fend Flies
Thomas Mooney, a prominent Cheboygan farmer, has been adjudged insane. His condition drew notice last week when he painted the backs of his horses and cows to keep flies away. While being taken to jail he attempted to halt the transfer, saying it would match the others. Officers will escort him to Traverse City.
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Cheboygan
Mich
Thomas Mooney
Lim Lo Traverse City
Peddler Dead in His Wagon Near Mason Michigan
A peddler likely Frank Lehman of Toledo was found dead beside his wagon three miles west of Mason Michigan on Tuesday morning. Officers have not confirmed the man’s identity.
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Mason, Mich
Frank Lehman
Toledo
Democrat
Leg Cut Of by Engine in Jackson
In Jackson Michigan on August 26 William Sall a 20 year old machinist apprentice was struck by a switch engine in the yards and suffered a severed leg as he attempted to board the moving engine on the way home. In Bloomington Wisconsin Alice Semple aged unknown killed herself with two bullets amid despondency over love affairs. She had risen to prominence two years ago through involvement in the Mrs David Leslie murder case linked to Daisy Carlton and was with Carlton at the time of the Leslie killing.
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Jackson, Mich
William
Sall
Athastichigan Central
Bloomington
Alice Semple
David Leslie
Daisy Carlton
Carlton
Heat Prostrates Many in Illinois Heat Wave
Bloomington August 26 heat wave caused several prostrations. William Campbell required restraint in a straight jacket. J W Higgins, a Chicago and Alton engineer, was overcome at Jacksonville on his locomotive and is in critical condition.
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Bloomington
Wiliam Campbell
J. W. Higgins
Chicago & Alton
Jacksonville
Drowned Child Case in Brainerd Police Arrest Three
Brainerd Minnesota police have arrested Mrs Albert Williams John Burrig and George Dion on charges of murdering Mrs Williams three year old daughter The child s body was recovered after the river was dragged The mother allegedly said Burrig urged her to drown the child as it was half witted and worthless Also reported nearby a family in La Crosse Wisconsin suffered ptomaine poisoning after eating mushrooms possibly mixed with toadstools from their yard The Schuler family and a Chicago guest are seriously ill with mushroom poisoning plus a local tailor Schmaltz & Son advertises woolens for the season at 23 East La Prairie Street
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Brainerd
Minn
Atte
Albert Williams
John Burrig
George di
Kruschevo Sacked by Bulgarian Insurgents
Reports describe Kruschevo, Monastir region, as ruined with civilians starving after Bulgarian insurgents and Komitajis captured the town. Turkish forces responded with bombardment. residents faced looting, executions, and mass displacement amid a three day sack. Nearby notices advertise farm excursion rates via Detroit Southern and Lake Shore lines.
Worth Wing Leads The Telegram at Lenawee
Lenawee headlines show Worth Wing atop Telegram standings with notable coverage and local sports focus. The brief highlights the strong performance and ongoing coverage of Lenawee County teams.
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Worth Wing
Lenawee
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Ambrose Tyler
Eighteenth Michigan Infantry
Millard’s
Oreilly
Mary A. Conday
Dred
Drew
B. Spiegel
Evansville, Ind
George Pocklington
B. G. Lane
MT. Washington Church
Niagara’ Falls
Wabash RB. R
Wabash R. Ri
Detroit & Buffalo ‘Boat Inc
Falls
Maumee
Marian
Leah
Acker
Quincy
Schmaltz & Son
East Laumee-Street
Monastir
Turkey
Kruschevo
Krusehavo
Macedonia Commission
Motrastir
Krnschevo
Komitasis
Petroff
Mudir
Kombujis
Revolutionary Fund
Perlepe
Krusehevo
Kruscheve
Southern Road
Manitou Beach
Agricultural College
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern Ry
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