28 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Adrian Daily Telegram
Location
Adrian, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1901
Page
1
The piece argues that talent and brains do not guarantee success or virtue, citing contrasts between musical ability and intellect. It presents a recurrent pattern of one child becoming a leader while another becomes a criminal or squanderer, suggesting environment as a great leveler beyond bloodline.
An old saying about blood tells a tale of a Wanamaker nephew to be hanged in Nome, Alaska for murdering three prospectors. The author muses on providence, morality, and how lineage and character often diverge from expectations across generations.
The annual adjourned meeting tackled asphalt proposals on Broad and South Main streets, with petitions against Broad Street paving and for deferring South Main work. Officials open bids and discuss funding, bonds, and next steps, while finalizing budgets for 1907 city operations.
New York September 28 The first race for the American Cup is called off today due to wind at seven knots. Shamrock leads slightly as the yacht remains afloat and the race may proceed after a lull. The yacht is expected to finish within an hour if conditions hold.
Special to Telegram from New York records that Columbia twine gave up time allowance and Sham rock finished first, resulting in a win for Columbia in a race.
Chester O C Pease deputy sheriff dropped dead on a Wodeon street in Wodeon Michigan at about 2 PM He had been in official service for many years serving as Hudson marshal constable and deputy sheriff He was en route to Adrian with a prisoner when illness struck his death.
William Thomas faces charges of obtaining money under false pretenses before Justice Charles Humphrey. plea of not guilty and trial set for next Wednesday. John Swift appears before Justice A B Treat. not guilty plea, examination set for Monday afternoon. Jerry Aleen of Tiffy pleads guilty to intoxication. five days in jail. Charles Wilde fined 38.90 for drinking and disorderly conduct before Justice Auchampangi. ordered to leave town by October 6 and move to Saginaw.
A Baline physician, after six weeks in Ypsilanti, returned 49 pounds lighter and unable to use his right arm. Dr Reynolds referred him to Professor Wallace, who diagnosed a dislocated shoulder without X rays. Wallace treated him twice, realigning the shoulder and restoring arm use, claiming several relocations without X rays.
A fierce electric wind and sail storm struck Ashland Wisconsin on September 28 causing widespread damage. Lightning hit several sites including Kakagon fishing point where four hunters survived a bolt that struck George Burr amid a punctured boat. The four men were shocked. Burr sustained the worst injuries.
Communicated in mid ocean. Cunard line steamer Fncana, from New York to Liverpool, arrived at Queenstown at 2:57 p.m. Friday after two hours of wireless talk with steamer Tampania on the same line, which left Liverpool September 21 for New York. Distances ranged from 3 to 33 miles with many messages exchanged.
The Lenawee county fair and southern district exposition appears poised for another strong year with executive committee plans a Tuesday meeting to confirm total receipts likely around 10,000 to 10,000 dollars. Race notes highlight Pegasus and Coraline in the 2:18 trot and 2:30 purse events, while attendance and weather impact finish reports.
The Ball Game saw The Blics and Metamora cross bats Friday afternoon to determine the winner of a $25 purse offered by the trie association for the winner of two out of three games.
Misa Libbia Merrick of Kendallville Ind died Friday evening at St Josephs Hospital from paralysis after months of illness. Survived by sister Mrs A W Aldrich of this city and brother H J Merrick of Cleveland. Funeral at Aldrich home 128 West Maumee Sunday. Also includes Gov Bliss interview about state troops camp plans at Manistee and district inquiry into Baldiera incident with Spanish war medals to be issued.
Mrs George Mueller of 10 Mulberry street was riding on South Canter street near Beecher street Friday at 3 20 p m when her horse bolted after a passing automobile. The horse dragged Mrs Mueller a distance after she was thrown from the buggy breaking her collar bone and causing head and shoulder bruises. Dr Kirkpatrick provided medical aid and she was resting comfortably.
The Streeters presented A Will of Iron and The Black Flag to large crowds last night. Streeter earned praise for a strong performance while Marvio and Dickson, two local youths, delivered a clever routine that drew congratulations. The engagement has been deemed a success all week.
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