22 Oct 1903
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Newspaper
Adrian Daily Telegram
Location
Adrian, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
1
Debate centers on the equalization committees report and a Kimball amendment to deduct percentages from assessed valuation used for tax apportionment. Supervisors Mann Chase and Poucher challenge the amendment as the meeting disperses amid policy disputes.
Jurors exhausted after a long session joined by attorneys to select twelve men to judge the guilt or innocence of Whiten Baldwin, the cigar manufacturer charged with rape. A list of fifteen was panelled, court adjourned until morning. The panel included William Haker, Arthur Bovee, Roberts, Dover, Alvert Hoods, Hy W Ford, S A Hampton, Robert Westgate, Bartwell Batbur and Lorenzo D Chase, Adrian, with others from Rome, Buistfield, and Cambridge. Jury work began late and proceeded as defense sought jurors unexposed to edge. Several jurors sworn, including Ernest Palmer, George Wilson, Mbert Roode, Palmyra White South, and more, as Attorney Joslin spoke.
The article describes Morita, a Japanese student and protégé of Mrs. Genyre Gould, arriving at the University of Chicago after studies at Oberlin and Michigan. She contemplates life in the dormitory, discusses cultural expectations, and faces English deficiencies noted by peers while faculty weigh support for her adjustment.
Oct 12 report states the cabinet has resigned unanimously during a count, with Premier Capardelli announcing his intention to stay in government. The political situation is described as tense as ministers meet and Signor Zanerdelli’s health is noted as deteriorating.
Washington Oct 42 Special to The Telegram reports William Landvsighey thief of the Clerks Division resigned today at the request of Postmaster General Oye Payne following postal investigations. The resignation comes as the investigations proceed to examine security lapses and misappropriation within the post office department.
Aboard the steamer Spiokane from Seattle the nine survivors of the Booth Portland wreck are listed, including Arthur Travens second officer and seamen Blowber and Johnson. The report notes four more rescued and identifies three crew members by name. The chaotic notice also mentions a board meeting unrelated to the wreck.
A long report details claims against the Deer Park Improvement Association and its investors led by Samuel T. Reardon of New York. The inquiry traced a plan to develop a mock town with churches, schools, dwellings, a harbor and government pier, with Reardon investing $230 and leading Chicago executives to Newberry and Deer Park site checks. Grand jury indictments followed after records and photos showed a failed venture, prompting a chain of notices and names across Michigan towns and officials.
Thieves attempted a bank robbery at the Bank of Romulus in Romulus Michigan around 2 a m Wednesday. They blew the vault door with dynamite but the safe was turned onto its door, concealing the combination and thwarting access to the contents. the alarm aided the escape.
Roy Lawson and Edna Hopper, both 16, eloped from Jackson Michigan area Sunday and were found in Ypsilanti by Chief Warner. They intended to join absent parents in Montgomery Michigan and Mangville Wisconsin. They walked to the Robertson home and had 15 cents. Roy is charged with theft of a toe garment. Edna faces a youthful disorderly charge. County Agent Childs will likely testify at their trial.
In a murky summary of regional industry, the Soo-Saw Mills face weak demand and rising competition. Other local sectors appear challenged, with broader economic pressures affecting employment and investment in the river basin community.
Fourth U S Postmaster General Briar top reports irregularities in the postal service. Louis Kempner and Terry are removed for incompetence and fraud schemes. New York clerk Otto Weiss faces charges of collusion for price manipulation. Interior department probes reveal land speculation schemes. many acres suspected of being gambled away. Frank Brown released from a Guatemalan dungeon after a year. Leonard Storm released on bail in a postal fraud case. September internal revenue receipts total 19 708 241 dollars, down from August.
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