26 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Adrian Daily Telegram
Location
Adrian, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1901
Page
1
Mrs Eleanor O Keefe, wife of Brooklyn leader Thomas O Keefe, kissed him goodbye on Sept 11 and vanished after saying she would go shopping. A note said she would never return. Police search underway with a brother in Buffalo and sisters in Grand Rapids notified.
Large crowds at the Michigan State Fair caused shortages of butter milk and eggs as food stalls ran dry. Gov Bliss planned a speech and officials eyed a big turnout for state fair operations and elections. Detroit visitors arrived by special car amid weather challenges and a lively racing program highlighted by a Bay City hose cart vs Pontiac wagon duel. The state board of agriculture met in Detroit with another session planned.
A citizens committee is formed to attract a tanning factory to Brighton with an $8000 cost. Charles Geet is found guilty in Port Huron of scalding his elderly wife, leaving her badly burned. William Gray, a Pere Marquette brakeman, is charged in Saginaw with cashing six to ten company checks and is jailed in Pontiac. A sanity hearing is ordered for Mrs Lizzie French of Onondaga after an alleged poisoning attempt, set for next Monday. The Presbyterian synod of Michigan will convene in Niles October 8 to 10, including most of the state with 32000 members. Dr J W Medeckin of Saginaw is gravely ill after postmortem complications involving a surgical needle with gangrenous substance at the Woman's Hospital. In Lansing, trials are set next Monday for B J Adams, W A French and C H Pratt on a grand jury indictment about an alleged attempt to frame the legislature in 1899. Galesburg adds a two-wheeled chemical fire engine to its port facilities. a gasoline engine powers a hydrant water supply for downtown.
In Three Rivers Michigan on September 26 the city shut the high school as a smallpox case surfaced. A tenth grade student in the first ward was diagnosed and others in the family across first third and ninth grades were vaccinated. Officials expect containment to one case.
The Cothydlinkiey fruit package plant in Jolby-Hinkley is sliding into the Benton Harbor ship canal as dredging by government crews erodes dockage along the canal. Buildings have been vacated and much property is lost due to collapse of the canal edges.
Fatal smallpox in Traverse City reports a second death in five days and quarantine of the Vin ton family. Vinton contracted the disease in Mancelona. Also noted are revived auditorium plans in Go, Saginaw. a Metamora social wedding of Lena Easton to John Ferrer. two valuable horses killed at a Grand Rapids gravel pit. N McNemer appointed pastor at Petoskey. a Lansing court ruling on county fund interest. and ads for laxative and Rocky Mountain Tea.
Rev. L. & Coulton of Circleville Kansas asserts Dr Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup heals throat and lung diseases and has been used in their family with successful results. TH. F. Wyatt & Co.
Washington report notes Admiral Cotton and Capt Wise testifying as new witnesses in the Schley court. Cotton described dispatches he allegedly carried to Admiral Schley aboard the Brooklyn on May 27, revealing which messages he believed Schley should possess. Wise testified about signaling that Cervera was inside Santiago harbor, a claim later ruled out. During the day Admiral Schley announced he selected Mr Rayner as chief of counsel to succeed Judge Wilson.
John Rogers a Christian Catholic from Victoria B C was found guilty of manslaughter for failing to provide medical attendance for his two children. Justice Walker ruled medical care as a life necessity under the criminal code. Eugene Brooks a Zionist teacher faces trial November 4 on related charges.
London reports the British expect the challenger to have solid odds if the Columbia defeats Shamrock. Despite potential jubilation, they are accustomed to previous losses and would not be deeply disheartened if the challenger falls short.
Washington announces a decision to transport mail between the Minneapolis main office and its sub stations by automobile. Bids will be advertised and the new service will start as soon as vehicles can be secured.
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