Tragic Blissfield Crossing Crash Kills Mrs Swingham
At Blissfield Michigan this morning the Lake Shore fast mail struck a buggy at the David Carpenter crossing, killing Mrs Fred Swingham and injuring Nelson Day. Day, 65, suffered a broken shoulder and possible internal injuries while Swingham died instantly. Witnesses say they appeared to cross on the track deliberately.
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Bilsefield
Mich
David Carpenter
West Blissfield
Nelson Day
Fred Swingham
Lake Shore
Swingham
Swingban
Toledo
Matilda Conrad
Adrian
Death in Switch Engine Yard Ends Man’s Life in Jonesville
Dennis Donahue section boss for the Lake Shore was killed in Jonesville Michigan while at work in the yards. He and his son were moving to avoid a switching freight engine when he was struck and fatally injured, dying within minutes. Also noted: a missing girl in Ann Arbor and a cancer doctor’s death in Lansing, plus Wabash Excursions offering Baltimore trips with dates and local contacts.
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Jonesville
Mich
Dennis Donahue
Lake Shore
Donahue
Side Lights on Flint M E Conference Notes and Bliss photos
Detroit Journal reporter in Flint covers side stories from the Detroit M E conference. Dr Bancroft receives a $50 gold gift from his district as a show of appreciation while his wife’s health prompts a private presentation. Mrs Bliss, the sole woman candidate, distributes her campaign photos amid church fellowship and mentions of Smart Set. Bliss’s brother-in-law from Saginaw helps influence support and inspects the school deal.
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Detroit Journal
Flint
Detroit
Bancroft
Bancrofi
Arizona
May Cummiskey Bliss
Bliss
Saginaw
Birs
Aunt Laura Haviland association names meeting date
An executive committee meeting of the Aunt Laura Haviland association is called for Friday afternoon September 25 at 2 o clock in the Pioneer building at the county fair grounds. Members are urged to attend with a plan for a memorial and fundraising approach.
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Aunt Laura
Pioneers
County Fair Grounds
Monument Commission at Monroe Hears 1813 River Raisin Sacrifice
The governor appointed commission met in Monroe yesterday to plan a monument for Kentucky troops who fought at the River Raisin massacre. Hon. Harry A. Conant was elected president with John Strong as vice president and Col. R. B. Robbins as secretary treasurer. Designs and bids will be requested soon. Mrs. W. Van Miller heads the Civic Improvement Society of Monroe and lauds the honor to Kentucky gallant sons. Special train announced for Hillsdale Fair on Sept 39 and Oct 1 and 3 by Lake Shore Ry with Adrian departures at 8 a m and Hillsdale return at 5 15 p m. tickets at low rates.
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Raisin
Monroe
Harry A. Conant
John Strong
R. B. Robbins
W. van Miller
Civic Improvement Society of
Monroe, To Shaat
Gallant-Sons of
Kentucky
Hillsdale Fair
Lake Shore Ry
Hillsdale
Adrian
Turks Burn Town Near Monastir In Macedonian Violence
Sofia reports a rising optimism among government and diplomats that a war ending may come. London and Constantinople indicate Britain France and Italy plan to intervene to halt massacres in Macedonia. Kastoria reports a burning city with about 10000 people killed in a brutal Turkish crackdown. Selonica notes 300 Bulgarian deaths in a clash between insurgents and Turkish forces between Okrida and Dibra.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
London
Constantinople
Waite
Great Britain
France
Maly
Macedonia
Kastoria
Monastir
Ien
Selonica
Okrida
Dibra
Village Postmaster at Croswell Stars in New England Saga
Amusements review highlights The Village Postmaster with cast from New York Chicago and Boston runs at Croswell tonight. Sousa headlines a Monday concert as Marks company promises refined, affordable entertainment with The Red Cross Nurse Monday night. Mrs Elizabeth Saunders, famed actress formerly Anderson, dies in San Francisco at age decades-long career ends.
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New England
Traivin
Franklin Pirrue
Alice E. Ives
Jerome H. Ejdy
the Village
Chicago
Boston
England
Elizabeth Saunders
San Francisco
Saunders
Anderson
Joseph Jefferson
Wm. Warren
Weather and temperature report across states and regions
Yesterday noted 40 above at 7 pm and 35 above at morning. Today's noon reading higher with a forecast of fair and warmer conditions tonight and Sunday. Ohio forecast calls for light variable winds and a Sunday shower chance. Upper Michigan expects showers with rising temperatures. Lower Michigan fair to showers in north with warmer southwest winds.
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Washington
Sunadey
Ohio
Upper
Michigan
Lower
Labor unions back open shop ruling protests rise in tensions
Labor unions in more than a dozen states indorse the Washington Central Labor union resolutions opposing the presidents open shop printing office plan. Officials say the issue may shape the next national campaign. Former servant in Elbridge Gerry household exposed as a masquerading foreigner at Bar Harbor society event. Consoli date Lake Superior Co orders street railways closed pending financial adjustment. Attorney General Knos uses vacation to prepare an attack on trusts violating Sherman law, focusing on Northern Securities case. Bonaparte provided with Indian frauds material. Brooklyn telephone exchange project slowed by three way labor clash among Trish Italian and Negro workers. Seraphin denounces US statement from Russian consul general. General appraiser store employee arrested for stolen imported jewelry.
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Washington Central Labor Union
Roosevelt
Elbridge T. Gerry
Bar Harbor Society
Consolidate Lake Superior Company
Soos
Financial
Diffeulties of Corporation
Knos
Campaig
DOW
Supreme Court
Charles J. Bonaparte
Interior Department
Brooklyn
Trish
Degraes
Qwera Tol
Seraphin
United States
Resolution of thanks at Seventh Ohio reunion in Adrian
The Seventh Ohio regiment’s reunion in Adrian adjures thanks to comrades and local citizens for hospitable reception. Named are Mrs L S Elliott and Mrs M B Thompson for arranging the event and Major J H Cole, Capt King, Grinnell Bros, The Telegram and Times for assistance. Obituaries note Capt Henry Brimfodor Joseph Layman Henry Shape Geo Sprow. Families of the deceased receive sympathy and pledge of care. Committee: A F Deniston Abram Wing Joseph Lavans.
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Ohio Regiment
Adrian
Col L. 8. Elliott
M. B. Thompson
Fite
J. H. Cole
Capt. King
Grinnell Bros
Capt
Henry i Brimfodor
Joseph Layman
Henry Shape
Geo. Sprow
Deniston
Abram Wing
Joseph Lavans
Foreclosure places control of Consolidated Lake Superior Co
The Speyer syndicate has foreclosed on Consolidated Lake Superior Company, gaining control of its assets and mortgage, with 3500 workers laid off and daily losses around 7000 dollars. President Shields authorized shutdown of most plants except Tegona Water Light Co and certain streetcar lines. Local panic grows in Sault Ste Marie while Cadillac and Traverse City report franchise and electric plant deals, and a worker fatality is noted in Traverse City.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Aebt Speyer & Co
New York
Consolidated Lake Superior Company
Speyer
Consolidated Ag Security
Speyer & Co
Shields
Tegona Water & Light Co
Svas
William Coyne
Cadillac. Mich
W. A. Cornwell
J. H. Orr
P.O. Gaffney
Lakes Bluehell
Cadillac
Telegram Map Free With Subscriptions at Fair Booth
The Telegram offers free map to subscribers who pay one year ahead for mail service or six months ahead for city delivery. maps available at the office for readers who settle arrears, with express shipment for 25 cents. Limited stock, non mail order, 20 cents for others at booth. maps cost 60 cents normally.
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Siy
Express
Avger
Michigan Republicans vie for governor nomination
The Detroit Tribune profiles seven Republican hopefuls from across Michigan eyeing the governor’s race. Fred M. Warner of Farmington seeks McMillan support. Perry F. Powers of Cadillac trains with Warner. Other candidates include George B. Horton of Fruit Ridge, Justus S. Stearns of Grand Rapids, Gerrit J. Diekema of Holland, Peter White of Marquette, and Lt. Carton of Flint.
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Detroit Tribune
Michigan
Fred M. Warner
Farmington
Bliss
State Grange
Castor
Peter White
Marquette
Taconteur-bab-gosh
Upper Peninsula
Dicker
Carton
Flint
House of Representatives
Warner
Powers
White
Diekema
McMillan
Panama canal treaty faces ratification deadline
Washington reports four days left for ratification. Colombia’s chargé d affaires Dr Harran sends details from Congress but declines to reveal specifics. No extension requested and no timing assurances from the United States. Some believe a share of the $40 million compensation to Colombia could ease approval, with talks of a possible $5 to $10 million slice.
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Washington, D. C
Herran
Able
State Department
New
Panama Canal Company
Columbia
Columbian Senate
Pha
U S Protests Over Dominican Neutral Waters Plan
United States Minister Powell censures Dominican moves to neutralize waters and free ports. He warns against coaling stations and any treaty that expands European influence. The stance defends rights of American vessels and opposes concessions conflicting with Clyde line dues. Powell’s firm position draws notable comment in Santo Domingo.
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San Domingo
Republic of Santo Domingo
United States
Powell
Congress
Santo Domingo
Sano Domingo
Dominica
School Notes Highlight Student Return And Activities
Sam Anderson returns to school from Cleveland and enrolls. Rev E M McMillin visits the high school to discuss his California trip. A minister will lead Tuesday chapel exercises. Gleecelal officers elected Lloyd Childs president Preston Grandon vice president Harold Westerman secretary treasurer. Girls plan cake sale at G Roscoe Swift's bookseller to benefit Athletic association and girls tennis club. 200 new song books ordered for chapel. Clarence Wilcox of the U of M coaches football. Local visits from George Lochner Lenn BeDell and Flossis Wrart. Lyceum holds first regular meeting. High school football opens October 3. Attendance in Miss Patch's room reaches 100 percent with only one half day absent all year.
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Sam Anderson
Cleveland
E. M. McMillin
California
Gleecelal
Lloyd Childs
Preston Grandon
Harold Westerman
Hick School
G. Roscoe Swift
Athletic Association
Clarence Wilcox
U. of M
George Lochner
Lenn BeDell
Flossis Wrart
High Schionl
Lyceum
Hunting Down a Murderer Near Blue Hill Neb
A Hastings dispatch reports Tom Mattson, alleged Kansas murderer of three women, surrounded in a cornfield seven miles southwest of Blue Hill. Earlier he was near Bladen where he had breakfast. Bloodhounds from Lincon were sent to Bladen as a large search party closes in. authorities fear capture is near.
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Lincoln
Neb
Hastings
Tom Mattson
Kansas
Blue Hill
Bladen
Linean
Madison
Bank President Edward W. Davis Found Dead in Bank Furnace Room
Edward W. Davis, 40, president of the Shelby County bank at Harlan Iowa, died by suicide in the bank furnace room. A former Iowa state legislator from Pottawattamie County, he left a widow and two daughters. Authorities cite health issues as a likely factor.
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Traverse City
Mich
Wright
Pere Marquette
Harlan
Edward W. Davis
Shelby County Bank
Davis
Iowa
Pottawmee County
Atlantic steamer Beatrice sinks in storm with all hands
Norfolk report says Captain Russell of the Atlantic Fishing Co. believes the Beatrice vanished during the recent gale, taking thirty crewmen to the sea. Also notes Huron Pain Remedy claims instant pale relief and cure, guaranteed by druggists.
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Norfolk
Russell
Atlantic Fishing Company
Cape Charles
Atlantic
Beatrice
Huron
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Mr&. Swingham
Dottabue
Hayes
Hogan
Guire
M. Haley
John Hogan
Ann Arbor
Cty
PF. P.dean
Northlicht Township
Cora
Lansing
Jacob F. Cooley
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Baltimore
W. F. King
C. 7A
Maumee and
Main Streets
G. F. Gund
D.T. A
Los Angeles
Laura
River Raisin
SIONS
John Philip Sousa
Sousa
Tom Marks
Marks Company
Red Cross
Sheldo’s
Pugh Adrian
Forty-Seventh Ohio Regiment
Consolidated Lake Superior
Bay City
Ionia
Lonta Clyfe
Erickson
Colombia
Dr. Harran
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