Michigan Matters. Spagnolo Murder Probe Draws Widest Attention
Sheriff and officers pursue theory that Holland fruit merchant Peter Spagnuolo was killed by his wife now jailed in Grand Haven. They cite frequent family strife and alleged abuse by Spagnuolo. Italian community reportedly shields the woman amid claims he was troublesome or insane. Postmaster sentenced. Kalamazoo desertion case noted.
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Elen Glenn
Kalamazoo
Woodbury
Peter Spagnolo
Grand Haven
Spagnolo
Hy Wing Fone
Spagnuolo
Deserted fiancé at Kalamazoo wedding ends in separation
In Kalamazoo Minnie Hartshoorn fled from her own wedding to J S Olthof, 56, leaving guests puzzled as she visited a friend before returning. She decided Olthof was too ill for marriage and chose not to proceed while her family, the wealthy Hollanders, remained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Minnie Hartshoorn
J. S. Olth
Olthof
Lartshoorns
Cruelty Linked to Death of Muskegon Woman
The death of 21 year old Mrs Tata Alford Platt in Muskegon is alleged to be caused by cruelty and neglect after she returned from Grand Rapids with her father Prankie Alford. A high school graduate, she had moved to Grand Rapids for work and secretly married Terry Platt, who is described as an adventurer. She told Grand Rapids officers she was forced to steal clothing and led a life of shame, with Platt believed to be in Detroit.
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Muskegon
Tata Alford Platt
Owas
Grand Rapids
Prankie Alford
Phitt
Terry Platt
Platt
Detroit
Dimondale postmaster Sloan sentenced for money order case
Thomas M. Sloan Dimondale postmaster faced sentencing after being accused of issuing money orders without pay. Judge Wanty of Grand Rapids ordered payment, noting education and talent should know better while imposing the maximum allowed sentence under the statute. Sloan had a certified check ready and was dismissed after the judge’s remarks.
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Thomas M. Sloan
Dimondale
Grand Rapids
SAO
Sloan
Wauty
Tom
Ellen Glonn Guilty Masquerade Case Captures Interest
Ellen Glenn, described as wan and yellow faced, wore a self made black gown in court as she faced a guilty verdict. The strange woman, accused of posing as a man to defraud, attracted nationwide attention with arrests by Stephen A. Lockwood for obtaining money under false pretenses.
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Ellen Glenn
Wannt
Michigan
Asa Niy
Stephen A. Lockwoou
Knickerbocker Tee Company Plans Sand Dune Shipping
The Knickerbocker Tee Company of Chicago seeks options on large sand tracts along the Indiana and Michigan shore of Lake Michigan. It plans to haul 100,000 cars of sand annually into Chicago and purchase Indiana and Michigan dunes, promising jobs for a large workforce.
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Knickerbocker Tee Company
Chicago
Indiana
Michigan
Lake Michigan
Knickerbocker Company
Man fatally burned as kerosene explodes in home
Renxulf A. W. Shannon of Covert pours kerosene into a fire when a can explodes burning him severely. He saves his home by stamping out flames in the carpet and beating flames from his clothing before collapsing. Doctors say no hope for recovery.
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A. W. Shannon
Covert
Escape Murderous Bandit Strikes Grand Rapids Area
Two more attempted highway robberies were reported in Grand Rapids following the death of Miss Josie Oom and the serious shooting of her sister. In each incident the victims fled on horseback as the aging foreigner bandit, described as about 80 with a white mustache, fled.
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Josie Oom
Grand Rapids
State Happenings Chronicle Tragic and Industrial News
Frank Lucas of Menominee was killed in an ambush while driving near Marinette. Greenville's Continental Storch Company buils a large potato warehouse east of its main plant. Mrs Mary Krusen died suddenly in Charlotte during funeral preparations. Farmer Harry Millard near Wine was kicked by his horse and lay unconscious. Mrs Whitmore, daughter of Rep. Higgins, was taken to Kalamaoo asylum after mental illness. Muskegon witnessed a high society wedding Frances Barney to Dr Charles Werbert Tannelill. Three Pell children aged 2 to 4 burned to death at Metz farm. Reynolds Wagon Company formed in Kalamazoo with 1500000 capital. will expand Kalama gow Beet Sts Plant. Grand Island bear hunt continues on the Cleveland Cliffs preserve. Wrecked Vicksburg bank assets to rise by about 35000 in bankruptcy case. Glazier Steve Co. of Chelsea to build western stove factory and welfare building for employees. Racine Boat Mfg in Muskegon builds turbine canoe for Central American government. Rochester elevator manager Reed killed by slipping belt. Simeon Ry Billings dies at Richfield Township. Germain Cordes sentenced to one year for fraudulent money orders. Several local fatal accidents and court verdicts reported across Michigan. Michigan railroads report September earnings of over 4.3 million, up from last year.
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Frank Lucas
Menominee
Marinette
Continental Storch Company
Greenville
George Krusen
Charlotte
Mary Krusen
Harry Millard
Wine
Fred Whitmore
Thomas T. Higgins
Cass County
Kalamaoo
Whitmere
Muskegon
Frances Dorothy Barney
Charles Werbert Tannelill
August Pell
Metz
Vicksburg Bank
United States Court
Grand Rapids
Fred Neasmith
Eva Neasmith
Ella Cooley
Vicksburg
Elbert Page
Glazier Steve Company
Chelsed
Welfare Department
Racine Boat Manufacturing Company
Muskevon
Ek. A. Reed
Rochester
Ferrin Bros. & Co
Detroit
Simeon Ry Billings
Richfield Township
House of Representatives
Senate
Aml
Rich
Germain Cordes
House of Correction
Cordes
Leland
Tie
Nelson Shelters
Frank Bitsin
Shelters
Ditsin
Cascade Post
Dennia Reannie
Berlin
Bay City
James McNinley
Michigan Central Railroad Company
McNinley
Togar Johnson
Newberry
Michigan
Townsend and Esch push railroad bill in coming Congress
Representative Chas E Townsend of Michigan, a leading figure in the upcoming session, backs a railroad rate bill prepared with Representative John J Esch of Wisconsin. The measure, supported by the President, would grant the Interstate Commerce Commission power to set railroad rates. The House passed it previously. the Senate did not. A successor version will be reintroduced.
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Congress
Chas, E. Townsend
Michigan
Townsend
Roosevelt
White House
John J. Esch
Wisconsin
Interstate Commerce Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Senate
Burglar Kills Chicago Woman in Flat Heroic But Fatal Struggle
Miss Maud Reese a 25 year old stenographer in the Union Traction Co legal department was shot to death in her Chicago flat while attempting to capture a burglar. Her companion Mrs. Baumgartner heard a scream and witnessed a struggle before the assailant fled. Police were alerted after the shooting and arrived within minutes as neighbors responded to the commotion.
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Miss Maud Reese
Chicago
Miss Reese
Union Traction Company
M. M. Baumgartner
Anna
Green River
Anna Reese
Sheffield Avenue
End of Korea Seen as Japan Moves to Rule
The article argues Korea faces erasure from the world community as Japan installs an administrator to govern under the emperor. It notes Korea’s resistance to Japan’s methods, the loss of treaty ports and diplomacy to Japan, and questions the binding power of treaties without naval and military force. Historic context covers imperial overthrows and past suzerainty by China and Russia.
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Korea
Japan
Akehisun
Chicago News
China
Russia
Wader
Marblehead damaged after collision with Celtic at Mare Island
A cruiser named Marblehead was damaged in a collision with the refrigerator ship Celtic at Mare Island. In other news King Edward's birthday was celebrated at Cornell University with an address to the student body by English actor E. S. Willard. James O'Connell announces re election as president of the International Machinists' Association in Pittsburg. Condon named first vice president and George Preston as secretary treasurer. Senator McCandless and others in Honolulu sent a priest to President Roosevelt regarding the territorial loan. Canadian Pacific Railway plans fast steamers to cut Vancouver to Hongkong voyage to sixteen days. Jealous lover Val M. Webster of Enfield, NHS, shot and killed Emma Laclair and killed himself.
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Marblehead
Celtic
Mare Island
King Edward
Cornell University
Willard
James O'Connell
International Machinists’ Association
Pittsburg
BP. 3
Condon
George Preston
McCandless
Honolulu
Roosevelt
Atkinson
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Vancouver
Hongkong
Emma Laclair
Val M. Webster
Enfield
Nhs
Global labor contrasts and union statistics across nations
The report surveys labor output by workers in Cuba and the United States, notes wage levels abroad, and reports on labor union membership ratios in Europe and Australia. It cites prison production in New York, anti-alien labor actions, eight hour campaigns, and union conventions with locations such as Shamokin and Memphis.
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Chicago
Flanders
Brotherhood of Painters, Paperhangers and Decorators
Memphis
Tenn
Boston Lodge of Machinists
New York State Commission On Prisons
United States District Attorney of
New York
United Mine Workers
Shamokin
England
Scotland
Ireland
Germany
Lin
France
Italy
Austria
Spain
Alane Gary
Denmark
New South Wales
Marshall Field Jr Shot by Accidental Revolver Incident
Marshall Field Jr son of the Chicago merchant was wounded at his home 1019 Prairie Avenue. The bullet perforated the liver after a misfire while cleaning a revolver. Butler James Lowe heard a shot and found Field quickly after the room was quiet. Field said I shot myself accidentally. Helen Gould spoke at a sailors service in Brooklyn welcoming about 20 Royal Navy sailors. Montana Governor Toole seeks Williston mayor W H Denny on horse-thief case with 1000 stolen animals.
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Marshall Field, Jr
Chicago
Prairie Avesnue
Mr. Piell
James Lowe
Mr. Field
Field
Mrs. Field
Helen Gould
Naval
Young Men's Christian Association
Brooklyn
Toole
Montana
North Dakota
W. H. Denny
Williston
N. D
Regular English Parliament at Oxford and Dynastic Events
A compiled timeline notes events from 1499 to 1904 including Perkin Warbeck’s execution, Henry VIII proclamations, early English Presbyterian meetings, ship arrivals, numerous European treaties, battles, and notable deaths such as Queen Caroline, Sir David Wilkie, and Chester A. Arthur. It marks cultural milestones, royal successions, and geopolitical shifts impacting England and abroad.
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Oxford
Perkin Warbeck
England
Tyburn
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