City orders waterworks expansion to secure Lamb Factory fire protection
Adrian council votes to compel Water Company to lay a six inch main and install two hydrants near Lamb Fence, with annual rental not to exceed fifty dollars. If work is not started, about 3000 dollars in hydrant rentals next month will be withheld. Manager Hand cites lack of funds and urges contract approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Meyer
Stearns and Payne
W. H. Hand
Meyer
Meyar
Adrian Water Company
Jts
Michigan Street
Grace Street
Wabash Avenue
Wabash Depot
Lamb Fence Company
Michigan and
Church Streets
Hand
Henry L. Brooks
Insolvency order for Consolidated Lake Superior Co
Toronto December 13 Justice MacMahon ordered the Consolidated Lake Superior company wound up. Shareholders William Kurtz William Roth Wister and Nicholas Bryce, all of Philadelphia, were represented by W Barwick acting for them. John G Carruthers interim liquidator appointed with Toronto General Trusts Corp. A master will appoint a permanent liquidator. New York December 15 assets sale advertised for noon today at Broadway real estate room. Speyer & Co. said reorganizers may bid up to sale time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Justice MacMahon Tere
Consolidated
Lake Superior Company
W. Barwick
William Kurtz
Wiliam Roth Wister
Nicholas Bryce
Philadelphia
Spencer Love
Focal
John G. Carruthers
State of
Connecticut
Toronto General Trusts Corporation
New York
Consoliratel Lake Superior Company
Speyer & Co
Root protests differ from his testimony on Woods case
Washington December 15 Secretary Root writes to Senator Proctor denying press reports of General Bliss testimony and asking to set the record straight regarding objections to General Woods confirmation. He notes Bliss sent a letter to the press to correct misrepresentations and warns of persistent leakage.
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Washington
Root
Proctor
Committee On Military Affairs
Tasker H. Bliss
Woods
Bliss
Lestivnoy
Secretary of War letter on press reports about General Wood
The statement argues that press coverage misrepresents evidence before the committee and harms General Wood’s public image. It asks the committee to ignore false reports, noting General Bliss disputes a claim about omitting duty on silver services bought in New York and asserts Wood’s orders to arm the service free of duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Wood
Wood
Philippines
Hut
Win Root
Bliss
New York
Jal Afa' Sad
Armit
Music supervisor changes at public schools
The school board advanced Toe L. Decker to supervisor of music replacing Miss Lemma Voorheis who resigns to marry Clinton Collins of Sault Ste. Marie. Zoe L. Decker chosen after a state course at Detroit Conservatory. Adrian teacher Io e Hawkins hired to fill grade vacancy. Tax issue on Gocker property discussed, $280.44 paid from school fund to city fund. fear of exemption from taxation noted.
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Lemma Voorheis
Miss Voorheis
Nicholson
Orrin Howes
Hudson
Vvoorheis
School For the
Lansing
Clinton Collins
Sault Ste. Marie
Collins
Detroit
Zoe L. Decker
Miss Voorhels
Decker
Detroit Conservatory of Music
Winetor
Prade
Theachouls
Mise Ioe Hawkins
Adrian
Gocker
Farm Home Burned in Onsted Michigan Blaze
Fire destroyed the spacious home of Marcis Brooks near Stoddard about five miles southwest of Onsted. The blaze began around 12:50 AM, clothing and winter supplies were lost, insurance of 800 dollars with Farmers Mutual. Gail Curtis, 19, fell from a scaffold at the barn and was unconscious. no bones broken, condition later uncertain. Ad insertion for Rocky Fountain Tea and a Christmas sale notice follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thea
Onsted
Mich
Marcis Brooks
Stoddard
Dr Lewis Cough Syrup praised for curing croup
Albert Ackley of Kalama Michigan reports a large family benefited from Dr Lewis Cough Syrup last winter. He says it saved a large doctor bill and recommends the product to all. The ad claims the syrup cures croup and is guaranteed and sold by dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert. Ackley
Kalama, Mich
Dr. Lewis
Weather figures show fall tonight with rising temperatures
Yesterday's issue reports fall weather continuing tonight and likely through Wednesday. Government instruments logged 12 at 7 PM, 11 this morning, and 17 by noon. Yesterday's high was 14 with a low of 11 above zero.
Desperate Jail Delivery Attempt Near Monroe
Desperate attempt to free burglar Harry Satth occurred about 2 o clock this morning as three men from Toledo drove to Monroe and tried to break into the jail. Sheriff Pill and Deputy Kinsey Zorl pursued in night attire, losing the trio after a short chase and a horse and buggy evacuation near Dr. McCollem's office. The captured burglar Smith had earlier escaped Dundee and Toledo, aided by a sister who concealed a corset tool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Mich
Teleco
Smith
Fdmuel Pill
Kinsey’ Zorl
Sher
Toledo
Harry Satth
Dundee
Pinkertons
Loubet to visit Italy April 6 to 11 in grand reception plan
Semi official notice that ML Laubel president of the French republic will visit Italy from April 6 to 11. Preparations for a large-scale reception are being planned in the arena. In Canada a Deloraine branch train derailed near Killarney Man killing engineer Graham of Winnipeg and injuring fireman O Hara and baggageman Nicholson. Dr Joseph H Greer of Fort Wayne Ind dies in San Diego Calif of blood poisoning after stepping on a tack in a Sleeping Car. Lady Maccabees announce supper Wednesday 5 to 8 with menu including boiled ham beans potatoes cabbage salad cake coffee and more.
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Canton
Pacshan
Coina
Sclaigrs
ML Laubel
French Republic
Italy
Loubet Arena
Deloraine
Canadian Pacific
Killarney
Man
Graham
Winnipeg
O'Hara
Nicholson
Joseph H. Greer
Fort Wayne
Ind
San Diego
Cal
Greer
Prisoner Wounds Sheriff in Grand Haven Jail Escape
In Grand Haven Michigan William Wilson Allan Frank Harris and partner John Quinn attempted an escape from the county jail. Wilson shot Sheriff Dykhuis in the jaw and fired at the deputy but was overpowered by the deputy and returned to the jail. The sheriff’s wound is painful but not fatal. Wilson’s condition is serious but not certain to die. The story also covers a storm at Sault Ste Marie and a cable project at Death’s Door along with a lawsuit involving the Industrial Construction Company of Chicago in Durand.
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Grand Haven
Mich
William Wilson
Allan Frank Harris
Dykhuis
Wilson
John Quinn
Grand Rapids
Kalamazoo
Quinn
Sault Ste. Marie
Cfly
Deatiy’s Door
Menonmes
Death's Door
Washington
Plumb Islands
Door County
Sturgeon Bay
Plumb Island
Larceny suspect arrested after prior jail term
George Larrabee of Eric, Pennsylvania, arrested in Vassar Michigan for stealing $20 and boots from a farmer he worked for. He had been picked up in Bay City on October 30 for stealing $5 from the same employer, served 30 days, and was released just before a second arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vassar
Mich
George Larrabee
Eric
Ble Lome
Bay City
Whart
Poultry and Pets Show Opens in Detroit Armory
Detroit on December 15 hosts the International Poultry Pigeon and Pet Stock club show at the Light Infantry armory. Fancy chickens, birds and prize cats fill the halls through Saturday with the Detroit Cat club and Detroit Pigeon club aiding in their departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
International Poultry, “Pigeon and
Grand Rapids Bribery Scandal Delayed to Next Term
In Grand Rapids Michigan on December 15 the water heat bribery cases were postponed to the evening of the next term of the superior court. Ex mayor George E Perry ex aldermen Dawe Laziee and Peter Depagter face bribery charges along with conspirators including Charles Thurch J Clark Sprear Eugene DD Conger and J Russell Thompson. Perjury charges target Derritt H Kers. Several aldermen and public works officials were held to bond or released on adjusted terms as police court proceedings concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Salspury
Lberty
Marek
Wolesst
Ward
Newnhant
Brown
J. Russell Thonpser
Derritt H. Kers
Mombas
Malachi Kininey
Baggerty Onder
Joseph Emmer
Board of Public Works
Charles T. Johnson
Surelies
Johp Muir
Marines Land For Panama Mission Under Butler Command
A company of marines from the U S cruiser Prairie landed at Colon and proceeded by train toward Panama under Captain Smedley C Butler Their destination Yariza on the San Miguel Tolra river and reports say the move aims to gather rapid intelligence on Colombian troop movements and provide relief from confinement aboard ships The article also notes an aged woman identified as Mrs J Thorn or Mrs McClue who died by suicide at the Albion Hotel and left little identifying information with relatives in Dakota Nashville and Charlotte, while her body awaits disposition at Redenhbushs morgue.
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Colon
Dee
Prairia
Smedley C. Butler
Panama
Yariza
San Miguel Salt
Tolra
Sie
Yavila
Fiorces
Hfe
Asbion. Mie
Albion
J. Thorn
McClue
Dakota
Nashville
Mich
McGle
Arlett
Charlotte
Macon
Leo
Redenhbush
Big Strike May Follow At Stock Yards
Chicago December 15. Packing Trades council officers moved toward a general strike of about 30 000 stock yard employees. Unions will vote this week on ordering the strike after approval from oleomargarine workers. Officials said only a settlement on acceptable terms to the coopers could prevent a broader walkout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Packing Trades Council
Rebekah Bazaar and Supper Set for LO 0 F Ball
The Rebekahs plan a bazaar and supper on Thursday afternoon and evening at LO 0 F ball. A fine display of useful and fancy Christmas articles will be for sale. A warm supper from 4 to 3 will be served. Ainsley offers candy and a menu including meat, bread and butter, hot creamed potatoes, baked beans, cabbage salad, nickels, coffee and cake for 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Ainsley
Merger Gage Declares Idea a Rail Road Combination
Washington December 15 Hearing opened in the Northern Securities case with John G Johnson claiming the stock acquisition protected the firms and did not restrain trade. Attorney General Knox outlined government charges that Northern Securities aims to control two rival railways and destroy independence to create a railroad monopoly, arguing federal power to prevent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Northern Securities Company
Supreme Court
John G. Johnson
Phillelphia
Knox
T He Northern Pacifi
Great Northern Railroad
Northern Pacific Company
Great Northern Company
Raiload
United States
Three Fires in Rochester Cause Major Losses
Rochester was struck by three fires last night causing estimated damage over 200000 dollars. The Sherwood Shoe Finding factory suffered about 65000 in losses, while the Foster Armstrong Piano factory faced around 100000 and the Haines Piano factory about 25000.
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Rochester
Sherwood
Joss
Foster Armstrong
Haines
Hottentot Rangers Repel German Patrol at Hartebeente
An official dispatch from near the Hartebeente river district says a Hottentot ranger was attacked and captured by a German patrol on Saturday. The Hottentots drove the Germans across the river, fired heavily, and wounded Lt. Bektic and a private before retreating. Five were reported killed. A separate item from Oxford, Ohio notes Miss Mary Kyger, 40, a member of a prominent family, died by suicide after saturating her clothing with gasoline. no motive is known.
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Hottentots
Capetown
Hartebeente
Bektic
Oxford
O. der
Mary Kyger
Senatorial caucus selects Hale as chaplain
Washington Der 15 Republican senators in caucus selected Rev Edward Everett Hale of Boston to serve as chaplain of the senate starting January 1. Hale, a Congregationalist, is 33 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. Hate
Washington
Der
Republan
Edward Everett Hale
Boston
Senate
Reverend Collins Marks Twenty-Fifth Year At Coldwater Church
Coldwater Mich December reception planned by the church sisterhood honoring Pastor H P Collins who began his tenure twenty five years ago tonight and has served without a break amid broad local support with only one dissenting voice reported in the past quarter century
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coldwater
Mich
Young Lady Sisterhood
Coldwater Presbyterian Church
H. P. Collins
Death by Strychnine In Homer Settles Family Tragedy
In Homer Michigan on December 15 Mrs Beasle Snyder aged 22 daughter of John Snyder a wealthy local farmer committed suicide by taking strychnine. The tragedy is described as an estimable young lady and the cause is attributed to unspecified reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer, Mich
Beasle Snyder
John Snyder
Homer
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Lamb Factory
Water Company
Lenawee
Telegam
Wania
Gen. Bliss
Elihu Reot
Toe L. Decker
Miss da Hawkins
Margus Brooks
Gail Curtis
Dayton, CO
Mary Simpson
East Church Street
Misses-Milnes and
Wetmore
Ane
Adrianna
Letavez
M. Tl. Henry
Wild + wood Farm
Oakland
N. J
Harry Smith
Michigan
Liberty
Durand, Mich
Industrial Construction Company of
Chicron
Durand
Ottumwa
Frank Bradbury
Ottumwa Ironworks
Thomas Bradbury
Bradbury Teft
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