Commission raises Lenawee real estate values amid county uproar
Local officials report broad increases in Lenawee County assessments after state tax commissioners revalued property. Adrian sees sharp boosts in ward valuations with several factories and plants jumping in assessed worth. The Fifth ward faces the heaviest rise while the county overall reveals substantial gains in both real estate and personal property. Residents urged to compare last year’s base with the new figures to gauge tax impacts.
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Lenawee County
Lenawee
State Board of Equalization
Tax Commission
Dra
Raisin
First Ward
Second Ward
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
Fifth Ward
Adrian
Bliss Field
Cambridge
Clinton
Deerfield
Dover
Fairfield
Franklin
Hudson
City of Hudson
Macon
Madison
Medina
Ogden
Palmyra
Ridgeway
Riga
Rollin
Rome
Seneca
Tecumseh
Woodstock
Tax rate debate to fix levy at October meeting
The text notes a reduction in the rate and says the actual tax may not exceed last year in many cases. It mentions a slightly higher state tax this year and that the board of supervisors will review figures and set the levy during the October session starting next Monday.
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Board of Supervisors
Prohibition State Fairman Leaves for Havana Cuba
Fred W. Corbett of this city, a Prohibition party state fairman, departed at 7 51 this morning over the Lake Shore to New York City, then to Havana Cuba. He plans to combine pleasure with business and stay about a month. Accompanying him was E J Downen of Blissfield who will likely remain through winter.
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State Fairman
Prohibition
Fred W. Corbett
Lake Shore
New York City
Havanna
Cuba
Kbs
Corbett
E. J. Downen
Blissfield
Prohibs Secure National Organizers For Michigan Campaign
State Chairman Fred W. Corbett has hired national organizers Pinti and Emerson from Kansas to lead a Prohibition campaign in Michigan from mid August to holidays. They plan two weeks as advance men in Lenawee county to set up public meetings, then organize a Prohibition alliance in every township and village. About a dozen alliances exist, with permanent county organizers to be appointed to lead for at least a year.
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Michigan
Fred W. Corbett
Messrs. Pinti and
Emerson
Kansas
Lenawee
Piafi
Everture
O Man
School Census Records Largest State Apportionment Yet
The 189? census shows 187,157 school age children and a per capita funding of 3.10 dollars, yielding 1,849,892.50 dollars for primary schools. Adrian’s wards total 3,?65. ahead by 55 from last year, granting 6,857.50 dollars.
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Adrian
Lansing
Mich
Natory
Occor
More Than One Third Die From Kidney Disease
A medical warning explains why over one third die from kidney trouble and urges early treatment. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure to correct irregularities and restore kidney and bladder function, naming City Pharmacy and Alf. B. Thampsor of Adrian as sellers.
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Foley
Alf. B. Thampsor
Adrian
Alderman S Journey to Health via Foley’s Honey and Tar
Alderman J. Smith of Indianapolis fell ill with a severe cold that worsened into lung trouble. After standard prescriptions failed, a friend’s advice led to Foley’s Honey and Tar, which brought rapid improvement and full recovery. The remedy is sold at City Pharmacy and Alf B Thompson Adrian. Also advertised: mercerized petticoats at A W Carey’s Adrian.
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Alderman J. &. Smith
Indianapolis, Inc
Foley
City Pharmacy
Alf. B. Thompson
Adrian
A. W Carey
Michigan Brigade Holds Line in Kentucky Mock Battle
At Camp Young Howard Kentucky October 9 the Michigan National Guard fought a two hour mock engagement with infantry cavalry and artillery as the Brown army plus regulars faced them. All five Michigan regiments and independent battalion pressed the attack while keeping a solid line. Thirty five M N G men were captured and the rest prided themselves on not breaking the line despite mud and heatless sun.
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Young
Howard
Michigan
McGurrin
Ihe
Brown
National Guards
Island Lake
Manistee
Weather report fragment with fluctuating temperatures
Yesterday issue notes fair weather with tonight and Saturday outlook. Government instruments record 7 PM reading at 2 above and morning at 47 above, noon at 3 above, yesterday’s high 74 above, and last night’s low 10.
News in Brief from the era of global unrest and local moves
A kaleidoscope of items: Groat and Fornes fled in New York City fusion ticket while I W Hinrichs accepted a controller nomination. Movements for servants’ sunld and housewives’ airs fees framed. Aurora interurban held up by robbers, one killed in clash with police. London cabs prone to accidents. Russia’s fleet at Port Arthur, Manghuria evacuated? treaty abrogation. Ian Maclaren’s new book on religious revival. Mennonite land purchase in Saskatchewan for colony. Lowden’s gubernatorial bid endorsed by Illinois delegates. US China treaty opens Mukden and Manchuria ports. Judge Gray seen as GOP presidential compromise. France-UK arbitration hailed. West Point battle in defile noted. Stock market sinks on iron trade and shipbuilding trusts. Roy West linked to Deneen campaign, Hughes and Lewden named as backers. Wabash report shows earnings up. Chicago alliance seeks to avert strikes as 200 Deering workers walk out.
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New York City
Groat
Fornes
I.W. Hinrichs
New York
Aurora
London
Port Arthur
Ezar
Manghuria
Pekin
Ian Maclaren
World
Rome
Saskatchewan
Canada
Peter Jansen
Jansen
Neb
F. O. Lowden
Mingis
Ogle County
Lee
Stephenson
United States
China
Shanghai
Mukden
Manchuria
Russia
George Gray
Delaware Supreme Court
Anthracite Commission
France
Great Britain
Paris
M. Delcasse
Lord Lansdowne
King Edward
Lowhet
Bine
Brown
West Point
Ru- Sah
J. J. Morgan & Co
Roy O. West
Charles S. Deneen
C. M. Hughes
Oregon
F. G Luwden
Gov. Yates
Wabash Railroad
Chicago Employers’ Association
Teamsters' Union
Deering
Russians hold ground as Qingdao crisis looms
A Western front dispatch from Oct 8 reports Russians taking no steps to evacuate New Chwang while northern fronts show troops holding positions. Oct 9 updates note a 90 ship Russian fleet moving toward Ma San Pho near Korea with troops encamped on the border and diplomatic talks in Tokio ongoing. Olympia news cites China's evasive reply on Manchuria evacuation terms amid war forecasts.
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Tentsin
Yinkow
New Chwang
Pariy
Port Arthur
Ma-San-Pho
Korea
Tokio
Manchuria
Victoria
B. C
Olympia
Yokohama
Orient
China
Jekin
Prince Ching
Asiad
Russia
Japan
Anglo French arbitration treaty nearly completed
Paris reports that France and Great Britain have finalized the main terms of a general arbitration treaty through Foreign Minister Veleasse and London authorities. Only minor details remain before signing. The accord mirrors the Hay-Pauncefote model and marks a milestone in Franco British reapproachment after long hostilities.
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Paris
France
Great Britain
Veleasse
London
United States Senate
Indeterminate sentences and early parole across Michigan courts
A roundup from Michigan courts reports indeterminate sentences in St Johns and Ionia for defendants in theft and assault cases, with Lloyd Diamond of Detroit and other Detroiters sentenced to prison terms. Michigan executives consider clemency, school funding rises, and a Traverse City apple harvest as weather and crop notes accompany local crime and punishment items.
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St. Joseph
Mich
Coolidge
John Smith
Berrien County
Loala
Ann Arbor
Lloyd Diamond
Detroit
Kinne
Jackson
Diamond
Michigan Central
George Leonard
Louis Hipp
Chelsea
Tonia
Sliver Causes Lockjaw Death of Detroit Boy
In Detroit Oct 8 after four days of agony from lockjaw 8 year old Harry Dempsey son of Thomas J Dempsey a carpenter of 861 Champlain street died at Harper hospital. He contracted the disease by a sliver in his thumb last Monday morning. Also noting a Chicago excursion by Lake Shore Railway with a special train from Adrian at 8 12 a m Oct 10 return tickets good until Oct 12 fare 2 50.
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Detroit
Mich
Harry Dempsey
Thomas J. Dempsey
Champlain Street
Harper Hospital
Chicago
Lake Shore Ry
Adrian
Recta Plant Shut Down In Bay City Michigan
Bay City observances note multiple shutdowns as the cement plant employes about 100 workers lose jobs while 45 at the coal mine and 60 at the mail beds in Ogeman county are affected. Other dispatches report Korff returned to New York after a Niagara county seduction inquiry, a man at Au Sable attempted suicide while intoxicated, potato harvest efforts due to rot, new rural mail routes in Michigan, and an embezzler captured in Calumet awaiting extradition.
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Bay City
Mich
Tillman Testifies in Murder Trial Seeks Duel Law Respect
James H. Tillman took the stand in his own defense in the murder case against N. G. Gonzales. He described his self-control, denied inviting a duel, and discussed Gonzales remarks on his military career and political campaigns. The proceedings also recount editorials about Tillman and references to a German Syrup advertisement interjected in the report.
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James Tillman
Lexington
James H. Tillmen
N. G. Gonzales
J. H. Tillman
Gonzales
George S. Segars
Georgia
Mr. Gonzales
Tillman
Doctor's Cough Syrup Promises Savings on Bills
Albert Ackley of Kalama Michigan endorses Dr Lewis Cough Syrup as a positive cure for croup for his large family. He says it saved him a large doctor bill and recommends it to all. Guaranteed and sold by all dealers.
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Albert Ackley
Kalama, Mich
Dr. Lewis
Abolishes Likin in Chinese Commercial Treaty
Washington reports the United States seeks ratification of a signed American Chinese commercial treaty in Shanghai. It outlines Chinese commitment to abolish likin transit taxes, establish US bonded warehouses, protect trade marks, parents, copyrights, and create a uniform coinage, with article provisions on Christians and missionaries. The treaty hinges on Senate ratification to open Manchurian ports regardless of broader Russo-Japanese outcomes.
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Washington
State Department
Shaogiai
United Stated Senate
Manchuria
United States
Ruassh
Rut
China
Manchurian
Advertised Letter List Abridged From Adrian Postal Batch
A fragmented advertisement lists names of addressees receiving mail in Adrian including ladies and gentlemen. The roster mentions Miss Jen nie McNeughtop Mrs Aby Pearl Mrs Maggie Cue ren and gentlemen such as Arthur N. Burns G A Baker Harvey Bettiner Frank Carroll Howard Childs Virgil Flynn Fred Gray W M Gillette J G Hill Henry Ploerin Frank Kurlin Eugene W Miller Napoleon Page plus others. It also notes New Postals Ladies Gladys Tr Blanche Roberts and Gentlemen J B Conklin Trena Murphy William Parcher with several others. The text presents an outdated postal list fragment aligning to historic mail service records.
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Adrian
Nie Cunningekau
H. Kind
Maggie Cueren
Lydia Marafatte
Jennie McNeughtop
Aby Pearl
da Teno
C. F. van Blackenstyen
aArthur N. Burns
G. A. Baker
Harvey Bettiner
Frank Carrol
Howard Childs
Frank Dueben
Virgil Flynn
Fred 3. Gray
W. M. Gillette
J. G. Hill
Henry Ploerin
Frank Kurlin
Alwino Muzga
C. Montgomery
E., W. Miller
Eugene W. Miller
Napoleon Page
L. J. Rossman
Geo. A. Williams
the New Postals
Gladys Tr
Blanche E. Roberts
J. B. Conklin
Trena Murphy
William Parcher
B. E. Hiss
William Sterlins
B. Weatherby
F. E. Priddy
P.M
Telegram Map Free To Subscribed Readers
Overstocks of Telegram Maps offered free under subscription terms. Free map to year-ahead mail subscribers or six months ahead city subscribers if arrears paid. maps 25 cents otherwise. Maps sent by express for 25 cents. Albert Hering to visit Adrian October 14. Piano care by G Roscoe Swift. Cheap Chicago excursion by Lake Shore By October 18. Haron Pain Remedy marketed as instant relief and dealer guaranteed.
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Express
Mapa
Albert Hering
Adrian
G. Roscoe Swift
Chicago
Lake Shore
Haron
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Wardley & Clay Bank
Finletter
Fourth
Lmittinng
Adrian Packing Company
Andrew Roesch
Page
Lamb
Church Manufacturing Company
Gibford Manufacturing
Gilliland
Palmer
Lesh & Young
American Fuse Company
Standard of
Wabash Railway Company
Higby
Page Company
Lake Shore Company
Grabner
Alderman Smith
Camp Young
Kentucky
Michigan Soldiers’ Line
Pose Adrian—Hele
LTA
Chwang
Britain
ST. Johns
Saginaw
Fonia
St Johns
Arthur Fuller
Ionia
Margaret Travis
Bengal Township
Martin Kramer
Snow
Juttle
Theresa Hanley
Shamer
Bliss
Milton M. Wolfe
Chippewa County
Marquette
Daniel McCabe
van Buren County
G. Webster
Traverse City
Cooper Shops
Chase
St. Mary
Farwell
Korff
Odell
William Korff
Niagara County
Pontac
Au Sable, Mich
John Becks
Velzy
Berville
St. Clair County
Leroy
Calhoun County
Calumet
Albert J. March
Cleveland
Benale
Posure
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