Hudson Library Hope Hinges on Local Gifts and Votes
The community debates funding a city library with a Carnegie gift as Hudson faces a fundraising hitch for site and maintenance. Citizens, including school board members and local merchants, answer a public inquiry with broad yes and no lists, detailing supporters and skeptics across many professions.
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Lenawee County
Mudaoa
Andrew Carnegie
Arew
Tecumseh
Hudson
Abbott
Judson Gazette
Andrew Cinnegle
N. Lane
Water Commission
G. ¥. Avis
Electric Light Company
E. J. Southworth
R. A
Charles &. Kirkup
Fred L. Riddle
W. Armstrong
J.b.mckilben
Edwin Faton
George Chapman
John C. Palmer
AH. White
W. A. Couselyea
A. Gould
W. J. Johnson
D. Kent
Y. Halsted
John HL Bird
C. Chamberlin
Geo. W. Pease
F.C. Aldrich
HL. Bowser
Barbers
Henry Alford
A. E. Carter
W. G. Merrell
Henry Kellogg
Aldrich
Brush
Fred. E. Worden
George Maggert
J. B. Dickerson
Charles Mitchell
R. N. Cramer
J. A. Lynch
E. Denrée
N. W. Piper
Wallace Beach
Harry Johnson
F. W.spalting
Lyman. Elliott
Joe Whitbeck
Henry Stafford
Ed McQueen
Ben Beach
OGG
Foster
J. & Brush
R. R. Trainman
E. H. Cogswell
Manley M. Maxson
Art Cooper
Perry Kaapn
Ira N. Bryant
C. M. Lewis
N. B. James
A. Price
J. Bivins
Godfrey Fowle
D. B. Foster
A. W. Buck
James Donnelly
John A. Steger
Adam Steger
Peter Fitzsimmons
John D.yeagley
L. W. Palmer
Wiarry C. Kinne
James McNulty
Emma McNeal
D. M. Henderson
Mary Ladd
Peter Brewer
Amma M. Aldrich
Taxpayers
Benjamin Wright
Jacob. Hermes
Geo. P. Knapp
Newton M. Perkins
Wm. Hurd
G. H. Underwood
C. B. Spaulding
C. A. Stites
J. R
E. Lawrence
Geo
D.rich
W. Barrett
Charles .Dwyer
P. Heal
D.T_ Newton
Burton M_ Collett
N. H.scott
Barber
Sal C. Abbott
Murder at Brown Pa Telegraph Operator
Two telegraph operators near Williamsport report a fatal assault on Clendenen at Brown station on the Beech Fork line. The operator’s desk was crushed, a bloody spike lay nearby, and robbery appears likely as watch and money are missing. A well dressed stranger seen nearby is being pursued. Clendenen, 28, of Jersey Shore, died at the key and a suspect was arrested near Allenwend.
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Denen
Brown
Williamsport
Beech
New York Central
Orelock
Tostakisist
Elock
Oak Grove
Fa. J
Clendenen
Jersey Shore
Fia
Jane
Ailenwend
Clendenes
Brooklyn Man Found Dead After Hunting Expedition
Archibald C. Lester aged 67 a prominent Columbian township resident was found dead near his camp at Hubbard Lake last Saturday afternoon about four o'clock He appeared in good health earlier with partner Walter Whitman Hetwent They stated death seemed instantaneous with no struggle coroner's jury ruled natural causes Funeral held at Clark's Lake church with interment in Napoleon cemetery.
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Brooklyn
Mich
Lenawee County
Jackson
Archibald CG
Lester
Columbian Township
Charlie Hay
Whitman
Clark’s Lake
Napoleon Cemetery
Turkeys Scarce and Prices Rise for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving quotations show turkeys scarce this season with high prices for ducks and chickens. Merchants warn it will be very difficult to fill orders and customers may face shortages next week at the meat market. Also notes a missing man in Bay City, Michigan, William H. Stone Jr. returning after a disappearance in the Valley.
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Bay
City
Mich
William H. Stone, Jr
Bay City
The
Valley
Head on collision kills thirty one on Big Four near Peoria
A head on crash between a freight train and a work train on the Big Four Railway near Mackinaw and Trevont left thirty one dead and at least fifteen injured. Conductor John W. Judge of Indianapolis was blamed for failing to stop at Mackinaw as ordered. Wreckage piled thirty feet high and bodies lay along the bank as coroner investigations began.
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Feoria
Mackinawond
Trevant
Ihean
John W. Judge
Indianapolis
Urbana
Mackinaw
Geo
Morloy
Tre Wont
Tazewell County
Rights Reserved Control of a Canal Zone Ten Miles Wide
Washington reports from sources on the terms of the treaty granting the United States control of a ten mile wide isthmian zone in Panama. The U S guarantees Panama’s independence while the zone allows US eminent domain to acquire land for the canal, water supply, and city sanitation. The United States will constrict sewer and water systems in Panama and Colon and may collect tolls to repay canal construction costs with interest.
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Washington
United States
Panama
Paname
Colon
Republic of
Patama
United
Sth
Colou
Weather dispatch from Pink Aran Laer reports yesterday's high minus 84
A weather bulletin notes yesterday's high about 84 degrees below zero with a low near 9 degrees for last night and a daytime high around 30 above the record. Construction of the forecast remains unclear but readings reflect extreme cold.
Diplomatic Return and Crime Summary from US Briefs
General Israc Khah the Persian minister resumes diplomatic talks in Washington after visiting South American countries. A masked man robbed eight Metropole club players, taking $90. Heinrichs, a German farmer near Palmer, Texas, died from freezing after his team veered into a ditch. Mary Sullivan, 41, accused of stalking Roosevelt, was declared insane in Chicago. In Ogden, Utah, George Wells linked to highwayman gang. five men await trial, others jailed or sentenced. Representative Raluy of Titigoit seeks Congress to bury Commodore John Paul Jones at Arlington with $1900 appropriated.
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Israc Khah
Washington
Metropole Club
Ound Club
Minnéapolis
Heinrichs
Irving
Palmer
Henrichs
Megson
Mary Sullivan
Roosevelt
Oxden
Ula
George Wells
Ogden
Reno
Utah
Salt Lake
Winnemutre
Raluay
Titigoit
Congress
United States
Arlington National Cemetery
Commodore John Paul Jones
Paris
France
Snowy season and college prank woes hit Hillsdale area
Snow depth reaches thirteen inches at Gaylor with strong sleighing prospects. Local merchants close in memory of a fellow businessman Charles F. Bock. Hillsdale Freshmen allegedly abducted sophomores during a campus clash. officers intervened as order was restored. Ongoing legal chatter involves Wyad K. Solsbury and a list of indictments, while William Kilg faces renewed charges after a prior theft conviction and a new sentence.
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Gaylor
Charles F.” Bock
Batle Creek
Hillsdale College
Apc
Beone
Wyad K. Solsbury
Grand Rapids
Auainet
Lila
Tharty
Willian Kilg
Michigan Telephone
Vickel-La-Desel
Thirty Years Onva Farm Title Question Arises
A frontier real estate dispute centers on ownership of an eighty acre farm in Jackson County. Fisher of Sandstone held the property for thirty years paying taxes and treating it as his own. The title later passed to Steadman of Phelps thirty years ago, with no transfers or mortgages since. Fisher’s daughter claims the property through her deceased father, while Steadman’s line shows no current ownership. The matter hinges on disputed title and heirs.
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Jackson
Fortier
Phelps
Steadman
Fisher
Soley Steadman
Withitr
Michigan Thrown Into Debate Over McLeod Bill and Press Feud
In Lanning Mich on November 20 ex Senator Holbrook testified about Pingree's governor bid and the Detroit Free Press clash. The hearing covered libel suits, a conference in Detroit, and a series of meetings with Sut ton Flowers Judson Stevens on the McLeod municipal ownership law and related political maneuvering.
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Lanning
Mich
O'Clotk
Holbrook
Dafense
Judge Smith
Pingree
Detroit Free Press
Detroit
William Judson
Colonel Sutton
Charles Flowers
Ellart G. Stevenzon
White
Mcleod
Free Press
Sutton
Tatter
Griswold House
Rothrook
Feun
Porter
McEwing
Solback
Phillips
Chiléon
Alaledon Township
Ferry
Stearns
Hey
Newsus
Very Careful Burglars Enter Main Street Stores
Extremely careful burglars entered several Main Street stores early before daylight in Battle Creek. Police patrolled all night. thieves entered by rear doors and relocked them to fool investigators. The major loss was at Ranger's Parley’s Furniture Store with cash from a safe.
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Battle- Creek
Om Beats
Ranger’&Parley’s
Tash
Fooled the Chicken Thief in Laitsborg Michigan
Grover Morrice heard a noise at his hen house and suspected a thief. He reached the scene in time to see the thief taking three chickens, closed the door, locked it, and detained the man until morning, handing over the suspect for action.
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Laitsborg
Mich
Grover Morrice
Morris
Will Kill Many Deer in Calumet Michigan Season
Calumet Michigan reports heavy snow over a foot and a half and a promise of greater deer slaughter in the upper peninsula than ever before. Few deer have been shipped outside the region yet, with indications pointing to an expanded hunting season and increased slaughter this year.
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Calumet
Mich
Chunte Yat
Mortgage and cash seizure in Midwest reports
A Battle Creek mortgage of 300090 dollars to Merchants Loan & Toast Co of Chicago is filed with 5 percent interest. Neil S Phelps, owner of Phelps sanatorium, leads Mario Vita Pure Food, capitalized at 5 000110, with stock implied to be valuable. Sheriff Seized 42000 dollars from a Paymaster in Logansport while settling judgments for injuries on the Pennsylvania Railroad leading to 20000 dollars on the table.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Merchants Loan & Toast Co
Chicago
Milta-Vita Pure Food Company
Battle Crack
Toronto
Neil S. Phelps
Phelps Sanatorium
Mario-Vita
Storice
Ita Securities al
Phelps
Logangport
Ind
Pennylvania
First National
Beckley
Thomas Collins
George Lighthelser
Pennsylvania Hne
Carrie Nation Arrested at White House Disturbance
Carrie Nation appeared in a sensational scene at the White House after a refused request to see the president. She became violent and had to be escorted from executive offices by police. A $25 fine was paid for disturbing the peace. Washington, November 20.
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Washington
Carria Nation
White House
Ivecuive
Nation's protester ejected from Capitol and jailed for peace disturbance
Mrs Nation shouted during a Senate gallery entry dispute, vowing to pray for a prohibition president and to expose liquor interests. After repeated attempts to address the body, she was barred, seized at the door, fined twenty five dollars for disturbing the peace, and sent to jail.
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Prohibition
Senate
Mei
Acre Boundary Treaty Reported Signed In Brazil
Washington dispatch says Minister Thompson received cable confirming Acre boundary treaty will be signed Boliva cedes and gifts title 66000 miles Brazil takes question with Peru grants two million pounds sterling funds road construction around Materra rapids Bolivia keeps perpetual debt free transit customs at Ilian ports Bolivia codes territory Day After Day reflects ongoing diplomatic exchange and questions about future home newspaper delivery
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Acre
Washington
State Department
Thompson
Necropolis
Brazil
Bolivia
Peru
Peace Mission to Make Landing at Colon Futile
Generals Reyes Ospina and Holguin appointed peace commissioners arrived at Colon aboard the Canada seeking terms to save Colombia. Marines barred landing, and invitations from Admiral Coghlan and Captain Merriam were declined. A Panamanian conference was requested but Panama declined. arrival of a Panaman delegation is expected. The mission appears likely to fail.
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Colon
Reyes
Ospina
Holguin
Isthmus
Escarate
National Sonor
Canada
Parca Con
Savannlx
Department of Horlvar
General Reyes
Vercel
United States
Merriam
Dixie
Coghlan
Panama
Justa
Cuban Reciprocity Bill Passes in House by Narrow Vote
Washington news reports the Cuban reciprocity bill passing the House by a 335 to 121 vote. Democrats aimed to add amendments, while Republicans and Democrats split on dissenting votes. The debate stretched from Monday into early afternoon, ending with the final passage after procedural maneuvers and a party line appeal.
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Washington
Dumnstats
Williams
Ways and Means Committee
GFT
Cannon
Hig Riling
Iit
theSleict
Suicide by chloroform ends city socialite life
Chicago November 20 Lula W Brennan wife of a Denver citizen killed herself with chloroform at the Del Praise hotel. Coroner's inquest cites lost beauty as motive noting prior suicide attempt and brain illness. Brennan, once a Denver society figure, sought beauty treatments last October.
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Chicago
Lula W. Brennen
del Praise
Brennan
Denver
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