Tax rolls miss 6000 acres in Mackinac County
Mackinac County timber lands totaling about 6000 acres were omitted from the tax rolls in Moran township during 1906 and 1907. The county surveyor reported the issue to the State tax commission, prompting an investigation. The supervisor promised corrections in 1908 and a possible reassessment of back taxes at the October session.
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Mackinac County
State Tax Commission
Moran Township
Board of Supervisors
Suit by Mothe over Deaths of Schoolcraft Twins
Mrs. Maria Munger, 80, sues Henry Miller's estate for 25000 damages claiming the deaths of her sons William and Frank H Munn were indirectly caused by liquor. The Schoolcraft twins were killed by a Grand Trunk train near Schoolcraft a year ago after allegedly spending the day at a Vicksburg saloon. Miller has since died.
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Maria Munger
William
Frank H. Munn
Schoolcraft Twins
Grand Trunk
Schoolcraft
Henry Miller
Vicksburg
Miller
Man Pleads Guilty to Impersonating Officer in Pension Scheme
Marry M. Church, arrested after a cross country chase ending at the Golden Gate, pleaded guilty in a federal court in Grand Rapids to impersonating a pension department officer. He received eighteen months in a house of correction for the offense. Last Fall he swindled Mrs. Laura Turner of Hart by promising to raise her pension, extorted $700 and a piano, and then vanished. A Mr. Clemens woman faces a similar charge.
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Marry M. Church
California
Golden Gate
Ue Rension Department
Grand Rapids
House of Correction
Laura Turner
Hart
Ihe
Mr. Clemens
Drain plan to cost 745000 for Chandler marsh area
A large drainage project is proposed to drain Chandler's marsh, spreading across state land and private property near Lansing. The plan aims to remove stagnant water and reclaim hundreds of acres northeast of the city. The marsh covers several thousand acres and was originally owned by Senator Zach Chandler.
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Chandler's Marsh
Industrial School For Boys
Lansing
Incompetent George W Dodge’s Will Upheld Dispute
A Van Huron Circuit Court jury ruled George W. Dodge of Berlin township incompetent when he made a will valued at over 12000 dollars. Consequently his widow Ladie M Dodge and her adopted son Charles gain possession of the estate, ending a long bitter fight in St. Clair county courts.
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van Huron
George W. Dodge
Berlin Township
Ladie M. Dodge
Charles
St. Clair County
Three Days on Windmill Ends as Deputy Persuades Man Down
Nick Dennis, a wanderer, survived three days atop a Grand Rapids windmill owned by Frank Walters. Walters summoned Deputy Sheriff Goodseward after Dennis refused to descend. Onlookers donated food and drink as Dennis subsisted until he was persuaded to come down after the standoff.
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Grand Rapids
Nick Dennis
Frank Walters
Walters
Goodseward
Dennis
Fence Built Along Brook Street Blocks Doctor’s Rig
Doctor Wilifred Haughey found a fence around his horse and buggy on Brook street in Battle Creek. Samuel I. Abbey claims the section as private property and had it fenced to establish his claim, forcing the doctor to kick off the boards.
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Wilifred Haughey
Brook Street
Battle Creek
Samuel I. Abbey
Lost Child Found Amid Marsh Near Calumet
A four year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Goracniak, missing three days, was found unconscious in a marsh near North Tamarack mines at Calumet. She had been badly bitten by mosquitoes. Three blasts from the mine whistles signaling her recovery alerted the search parties.
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William Goracniak
North Tamarack Mines
Calumet
Bank Burglary Trial Reveals Long Criminal Records
In the Mecosta bank break in trial of James Burk and Charles Thompson on April 27, both defendants show long criminal histories. Burk, alias Sam Jackson, linked to Toledo's Blue Ribbon gang. Deputy Marshal Martin testifies Jackson was convicted in Indianapolis in 1904 for blowing a post office safe and served three years in a Kansas penitentiary.
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James Burk
Charles Thompson
Mecosta
Burk
Sam Jackson
Blue Ribbon
Toledo
United States
Martin
Indianapolis
Jackson
Kansas
Assaulted Marion man lies near death after brutal robbery
Charles H. Newcomb of Marion Ind was attacked on a road between Benton Harbor and St Joseph. Two unknown robbers beat him, dragged him to a canal, threatened drowning, and ripped his clothes searching for money. He was found severely injured near Benton Harbor jail. He is a widower and father of two.
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Marion
Ind
Benton Harbor
Charles H. Newcomb
St. Joseph
Newcomb
Chadwick Murder Trial Ends with Not Guilty Verdict
In Atlanta the Chadwick murder jury found Charles Eugene Chadwick not guilty. Judge Ewerick discharged him moments later. The jury asked for third ballot after two tallies favored acquittal. the final vote was unanimous for acquittal. Mrs Chadwick to be tried in October. Eugene and Marian Chadwick remain at the homestead.
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Chadwick
Atlanta
Ewerick
Charles Eugene Chadwick
Tirdly
Eugene
Marian
Three Years For Arson And Burglary Sentences
Albert Eaton was convicted in Marshall Circuit Court of arson to burn a house for insurance on household goods and sentenced to Jackson prison for two to four years with a recommendation of three. Fred Welker, convicted of burglarizing four Homer stores, received a sentence of two to fifteen years with a recommendation of five. Welker has prior terms at Jackson and Marquette for similar offenses.
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Albert Eaton
Marshall
Jackson
Fred Welker
Homer
Welker
Marquette
Hound Attacks Child In House Amid Anger
Mrs. John De Young of Kalamazoo sees her four year old son attacked by a hound in the kitchen. The dog sinks teeth into the boy’s face before being driven away. The dog was not mad. the child had angered it and the hound had long been the baby's playmate.
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John de Young
Kallamazoo
Boy Drowns In Pond Near Comstock
Ralph Miller aged 14 drowned while bathing in Dry pond near Comstock. He could not swim and Glen Warren 12 tried to rescue him but could not lift the boy. The body was recovered.
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Comstock
Ralph Miller
Glen Warren
Miller
State Happenings Across Michigan Briefs
Jake Linden to open a new creamery cheese and butter factory. William Ivey of Hubbell 65 is dead. Mrs Haskins 62 of Bronson died from burns after a pipe caused bed fire. About 74000 acres in Montmorency Newaygo and Charlevoix counties offered at public sale June 25. Deputy Warden Thrasher pursues violators of Tennessee county fish laws. four arrests with $15 fines. Ella Christianson Muskegon set a record 11 seconds in 100 yard dash in New York meet. Nicholas Kraemer, 45, drowned after falling from Grand River dam between Lyons and Portland. Smallpox outbreak in East Leroy under investigation. diagnosis debated. Hubbell seeks water by ten well points. fire dust wiped out town center due to water shortage. Westbound PM No 5 derailed at Mulliken. injuries to engineer Ives roadmaster Meyers and two passengers. Flint gains as convention city with Michigan Press Association and state dairymen and League of Michigan Municipalities meetings set. Postmaster Willitts Eckford fined for slapping Walter Madell. judge McCutcheon remits the fine.
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Jake Linden
William Ivey
Hubbell
Haskins
Bronson
Montmorency
Newaygo
Charlevoix
E. J. Thrasher
Lapeer
Tennessee
Ewamp
Commonwealth Power
Grand River
Lyons
Portland
East Leroy
Calhoun County
State Board of Health
Pere Marquette Railroad
Mulliken
Ives
Meyers
Flint
Michigan Press Association
Michigan State Dairrmen’s Association
League of Michigan Municipalities
Willitts
Eckford
McCutcheon
Albion
Walter Madell
Madell
Handy Small Barn Plan For Small Missouri Farm
A Missouri Farm and Home subscriber shares a compact 18 by 24 foot barn plan ideal for small farmers poultrymen fruit and truck growers. The shed holds tools wagon or manure while two floor fed rooms store grain and bran. walls are battened and the roof uses tight roofing felt. Estimated cost 350 to 650 dollars depending on materials with native lumber reducing price.
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Missouri
Seeding Clover Practices Highlight Sowing Rules
The article discusses clover sowing on wheat land in spring with seed scattered over snow. It argues against minimal seed use, noting much is lost before germination and urging liberal seeding. Harrowing and rolling improve clover cover and germination, with better land prep increasing catch.
Don't Neglect the Garden and How to Cut Cabbage
The article urges farmers to prioritize garden work for family health and savings, emphasizing timely summer tasks and complete fruit and vegetable supplies. It outlines a proper cabbage cutting method, instructing to press the leaf and cut under the heart while leaving a stump for regrowth.
Breeding Standards and Pure Blood in Livestock
A Colorado veterinary bulletin warns against mixed breeding and the futility of repeated crosses. It argues that persistent breeding to sires of the same breed builds prepotency and uniform excellence, while early crossbreeding yields below average progeny. Also describes a corner peat wire fence clamp design using oak blocks to grip uprights.
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Colorado
Weaning Pigs: Feeding Tips For Young Pigs
As pigs approach three weeks old, prepare a pen with corr and fresh milk to coax them to feed. Offer small amounts of milk and gradually increase swill, ensuring the pigs have constant access, and avoid sour feeds. Remove the sow once the sow dries up to finish weaning.
Distributes Fertilizer and Its Proper Application
The article extols fertilizer as farm life and notes large crops follow generous use. It cautions against sparing soil, stressing even distribution. A Virginia inventor introduces a compact adjustable machine to apply fertilizer evenly and precisely.
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Virginia
Forest Service controls vast timbered lands across U S
The United States Forest Service now administers over 164 million acres, more than one fifth of the nation's forested area, with nearly all unappropriated public domain timber land now in national forests. This protects against fire theft and wasteful exploitation while safeguarding growth and water storage for future needs.
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United States Forest Service
Sunday School Lesson Review and Biblical Questions
The article presents questions and reflections on Jesus as the Christ guiding followers, miracles, anointing, Pentecost, the Holy Spirit, temptation, crucifixion, resurrection, and related scripture. It also notes church leaders receiving honorary degrees and a Breslau Catholic theology committee reviewing modernist influences.
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Jesus
God
Chicago Business Review Amid Shifting Markets and Grain Strength
Commercial defaults show strong exhibit while credits face mild comment. Week with five business days lowers bank payments but daily average remains solid. Railroad returns lag last year though heavy freight from mills remains light. Farm product forwarding rises as weather steadies, production curbs fade slowly. Iron and steel strengthen with rising metal and wood output. Money markets ease, railroads plan more track and equipment. Distributive trade stays solid in staple goods. wholesale orders and retail sales rise. Grain at port totals 7,460,700 bushels, up 7.6 percent from last year’s receipts though shipments dip 1.6 percent. livestock at 100,800 head. Bank clearings 210,326,721 dollars, down 20.5 percent from 1907. Failures in Chicago district total 22 with five liabilities above five thousand dollars. Dunn’s Review.
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Chicago
New York Business Climate Shows Mixed Readings
Irregular weather with heavy rain across regions yields uneven retail reports while wholesale and leading industries remain cheerful. Fall goods trade light. traveling salesmen push orders. Industrial resumptions rise in cotton goods and related textiles. more iron works resume. Collections reflect backward payments. money easy though intercity inflow slackens. Bradstreets cites 225 U.S. business failures for week ending June 4, 32 in Canada.
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United States
Canada
Commodity price roundup from major markets
A condensed list of live cattle hogs and sheep prices across Chicago Indianapolis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York and Toledo. Includes grain rates for wheat corn oats rye and supporting items with bid ranges and quality notes typical of early 20th century market reports.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Ste
Detroit
Ste. Milwaukee
New York
Toledo
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Michigan
Hound
Child
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Mse
Xee
Am Sea
Distributes
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Christ
John
Lazarus
Redeemed
Heaven
Greece
Ome
Judas
Peter
Thomas
Dani
Tuttle
William Lawrence
Massachusetts
University of Cambridge
Cardinal Kopp
University of Breslau
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