22 Sep 1903
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Newspaper
Adrian Daily Telegram
Location
Adrian, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1903
Page
1
President Horton notes rough weather but says plans are advancing for a strong fair this year. Officials discuss securing funds, building new stalls and pens for cattle, and boosting exhibits. Officials expect improved weather to help turnout and preparations as entries close tonight.
Tomorrow's program at pioneer park is announced by Jian Daou with a tet set over the park. The event includes an afternoon program with Dames registration by A L Blies secretary of the Plouesr association and questions for the Tog cabins. Children’s Day on 11-18 brings schools from around the county to compete for bag prizes. The speed program starts on track at high noon with entries listed including Josie Wilkes, Mary Simpao, Canin, Nan Barl, and others from multiple towns and organizations. names reflect a mix of local groups and sponsors in this regional athletics meet.
Robert DeLant a Jackson County native and long time editor and soldier dies after a career in printing journalism and politics spanning Jackson Michigan and Tennessee He served as state senator in Michigan and led as captain and later colonel in the Ninth Michigan Infantry He edited the Saginaw Morning Herald and the Saginaw Morning Herald and later the Saginaw News He survived by a widow two sons and two daughters.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mrs Seymour and Mrs Howard in a unclear context, with phrases about burying and Philippines term fragments. Readers cannot extract a clear event. no definite actions, dates, or places emerge beyond generic names. The piece appears to be an incomplete historical snippet.
The report describes alleged plots by Benner O and others tied to a Magica tribune circle to host a ball for Jose and other Caracas leaders while accusing foreigners and planning public letters to publish leaders. Mexican commission invitations are withdrawn amid premeditated demonstrations and hostile editorials urging punitive measures against foreigners and their allies.
Leopold J Stern of Baltimore Maryland appeared in Washington court on September 22 facing conspiracy to defraud the United States government charges. Officers attended as a new warrant was sought to delay proceedings for the case against Stern for allegedly obtaining two United States post office warrants totaling 6029.11 in December 1901 and 8272.89 in October 1902. A deposition by postoffice inspector Walter J Meyer was filed detailing the warrants and related depositions in the case.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions showers in the southern portion and east to southeast winds. It references Upper Michigan showers, fresh east winds, and a brief weather note with unclear wording and numbers.
Amid chaotic reports of labor tensions in Chicago delegates push open shop policy while unions urge action. References to Kansas City convention, anti atrocity protests, and political maneuvers surface alongside notes on labor leaders, government posts, and implied clashes across industries.
Bankers hint at foreclosing on the operating units of the consolidated Lake Superior company after the leadership failed to present a viable plan. Speyer & Co. signals patience while preparing collateral liquidation and potential preorganization, with speculation the syndicate may take control if losses mount.
Report notes H. Glergue and associates from London visiting Consolidated Lake Superior properties in Sault Ste Marie. It claims he plans to return to England by way of New York while denying broader asset takeovers. Discussion centers on Ferro nickel, copper nickel works, and tube works in the Soo with English capital potential.
Fragmented notes from Michigan towns recount legal disputes and odd deaths. Dr Tobratorfer to contest suit as tale of belief, funeral rites in Grand Rapids feature philosophical poems. Separate reports include electrocution in Kalamazoo and a child protection case in Jackson.
A man confined for drunkenness jumped from a bridge over the river at Manistique. He disappeared into the stream and drowned, believing someone was after him. Witnesses said he leaped toward the water and vanished beneath the surface.
Battle Creek Michigan reports a fountain blast at Gogua lake pavilion on September 22 tearing a hole in the floor and injuring operator Fred Baitz. Baitz was struck by flying debris and left unconscious.
Fragmented OCR text reports a violent incident near Pinconalis with a car wreck and a fatal injury. Names like Michael Dunnigan or Brehigan appear garbled. A separate line mentions a harsher sentence for a child assailant in Michigan dated Sept 22. The fragmentary notes provide little clear detail or context.
Informal discussions at a meeting of the American Federation of Labor focused on the dismissal of W A Miller, the government printing office foreman, amid charges from the bookbinders union. The Central Labor Union urged President Roosevelt to dismiss Miller for alleged incompetence and to modify last July directives prohibiting discrimination between unions and nonunion labor.
Telegram maps offered free to mail subscribers near expiration if they pay in advance. Subscrib ers who owe arrears and six months ahead can receive maps, with 25 cent express mail option. Maps available at the Telegram booth at the fair, for subscribers who renew or pay ahead, terms outlined.
A damaged notice advertises a Saturday September trip to Chicago offering a three full days stay for passengers. Tickets available at the ticket office on Main Street or at the depot office.
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