Michigan News Highlights From Ann Arbor To Lansing
A long report covers student suicide in Ann Arbor, a Chicago grocer’s son, Albert Klein, self-terminates by prussic acid. It notes a recent similar death, a sealed letter to Walter Hamacher, and questions of motive. Also listed are civic and business items: W B Potter named postmaster at Alembic. Greenville cheese factory funds. Sherman opera house plans. eggs shipped from Midland. Battle Creek theater tickets. Tustin flour mill bonus plan. Kalkaska Savings Bank incorporation. kidnaping cases in St Joseph. lumber camps employment in Houghton and Ontonagon counties. new factories and homes planned in Yale. cabbage industry in Homer. skunk trapping in Oakland County. an icequake at Menominee. Owosso boy George Turner to Pontiac. pickle factory hopes at Imlay City. a big black eagle captured near Croton. many local property changes and business openings. various church, rail and legal notes.
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Albert O. Klein
Edward Klein
Cottage Groove Avenue
Chicago
Ann Arbor
Agnes Ingiis
Walter H. Hamacher
St. Clair
Klein
W. B. Potter
Alembic
G. B. Cornell
Greenville
Sherman
Midland
Battle Creek
Tustin
Kalkaska
Homer
Oakland County
George B. Turner
Owosso
Pontiac
Imlay
Cincinnati
Fa. Emmons
Gowen
Gaylord
Bay City
Imlay City
Caral
Flat Rock
M. E
Michigan
Walter Cope
Jesse James
Kapapp
Messrs
Charles
William Marshall
Buried Under Pile of Coal at Centennial Mine
Benjamin Hirsch, 50, coal heaver at Centennial Mining Co., died in Calumet after being buried by a sudden cave‑in in a coal pile. Fellow workers had warned of danger as men loaded cars and tunneled into the pile. Hirsch entered the tunnel and was buried under tons of coal. He was dug out but suffered multiple broken bones and died after three hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Hirsch
Centennial Mining Co
Calumet
Hirsch
Dempsey fatally shot by Detroit patrolman in self defense
Albert Dempsey died after being shot in the head by Patrolman Nelson in Detroit during an arrest attempt. Nelson claims self defense after an attack by Dempsey and Frank Hines, who is jailed. Hines’ mother, a witness, says the officer struck Dempsey with his club, then knelt and shot him in the head.
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Albert Dempsey
Nelson
Detroit
Dempsey
Hines
Michigan Gridiron Dates Set by Manager Baird
Manager Baird releases Michigan football schedule for next fall with three dates open. Planned games include Albion at Ann Arbor on Sept 27, Case Scientific School at Ann Arbor on Oct 4, Indiana at Ann Arbor on Oct 11, and Oberlin at Ann Arbor on Nov 22, with Nov 27 Minnesota TBD in Ann Arbor or Detroit.
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Michigan
Baird
Albion
Ann Arbor
Case Scientific School
Indiana
Ann Arbors
Town
Chicago
Oberlin
Minnesota
Detroit
Farm man Caleb France slain near Pinegrove home
Caleb France a farmer living just east of the Becker school house in Pinegrove was shot dead in his doorway. Initial reports suggested self inflicted death but wound location indicates murder. No known enemy and investigators are at a standstill seeking leads.
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Caleb France
Becker School House
Pinegrove
France
Justifiable Homicide Verdict at Sault Ste. Marie
Coroner's jury in Sault Ste. Marie finds Maglovi Vaillancourt not guilty of murder in the Case of Pietro Castarilo. Castarilo, an Italian, was killed when he allegedly attempted to force Vaillancourt's sense and Vaillancourt shot him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sault Ste. Marie
Maglovi Vaillancourt
Pietro Castarilo
Castarilo
Vaillancourt
Birmingham Bank Hopes Rise in Near Future
A new bank is planned for Birmingham as local commerce plans expand. In nearby Michigan towns bakers organize to curb price cutting while marsh prospecting seeks salt deposits. A Knights of Pythias lodge is restored in Carsonville with forty two members. Grand Haven forms an association to promote summer tourism. A Crystal Lake resort hotel is planned along the Ann Arbor Railroad belt line from Beulah to Frankfort Villages. Stockbridge businessman sells out after fifteen years in living trade. Boon merchants subscribe $50 for a gristmill to be ready by September first. South Haven council grants a gas plant franchise to supply fuel and illumination. Leslie lands a pickle factory, promising 100 jobs in the season. Midland Sheriff Danning arrests John Strill, a carpenter, for counterfeit nickels in a slot machine. seventeen coins seized. In Alger County, smallpox patient William Carbody paid officials $100 to cover care costs. Stambaugh marshal keeps prisoners at home due to no jail heating. Mrs. Albert Hibblen of Sault Ste. Marie buys scantees and finds a pea-sized gold nugget. Harry Loose at Owosso Mfg. Co. loses an arm after a chain mortiser bite. recovery feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Kalamazoo Bakers
Wkuights
Pythias Lodge
Carsonville
Grand Heaven
Crystal Lake
Ann Arbor
Buelah
Frankfort
Villig Yous
Stockbridge
Sellars
Boon
SSOCO
South Haven Council
Leslie
Midland
Danning
John Strill
Ble
Alger County
William Carbody
Munising
Punty
SLOO
Stambaugh
Upper Peninsula
Iis
Albert Hibblen
Sault Ste. Marie
Harry Ioose
Owosso Manufacturing Co
Repeal War Tax Passes Unanimously in House
The National House approved repealing war revenue taxes with 278 yeas after a shortened debate. Unanimous consent allowed immediate passage, and the clerk began reading the bill as applause filled the chamber. If Senate agrees, a $117,000,000 annual revenue cut would follow July 1 next.
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National House
Richardson
Senate
House
National Guard Leaders Back Bill to Strengthen Militia
Prominent officers in Wisconsin Iowa Michigan and Indiana back a congressional bill to elevate the National Guard to a second line after the regular army. It provides latest rifles field drills and regular army instruction while costing states nothing and aims to fix equipment gaps revealed by the Spanish American War.
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National Guard
Hainois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Michigan
Indiana
Congress
Middle West
SNAKE NURTURED TALE OF JUDGE BAKER CHANGED HAIR TO GRAY
Story of Judge Baker recent Roosevelt appointee to the New Mexico Supreme bench. Twenty years ago near Cartidon he and Bill Liddiard sought refuge in a cave from pursuing Indians. They crawled through a hole into a chamber with snakes, hours of rattles swarmed over them, Baker emerged with gray hair and Liddiard earned the nickname Rattlesnake Pete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Baker
Roosevelt
Supreme Bench of
New Mexico
Cartidon
Bill’ Liddiard
Baker
Liddiard
Fire destroys Car Junction opera house block
A fire swept the opera house block at Car Junction Missouri destroying three stores of general merchandise and causing about 40000 dollars in losses. Miner Mark Enos was fatally injured when walls collapsed trapping him amid the blaze.
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Car] Junction
Mark Enos
Boy James Braddock Follows Severe Frostbite to Amputation
James Braddock, aged 14, of Union County Kentucky, suffered extreme frostbite after exposure that necessitated amputation of both feet to save his life. The incident underscores dangers of cold weather and lack of shelter for youths in rural areas.
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James Braddock
Union County
Kentucky
Paderewski Brings His Bride With Him On Tour
Polish pianist Paderewski travels in the United States with his wife Mme Paderewski described as medium height with brunette hair and bold features. The narrative focuses on her appearance during the tour.
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Mare
Paderewski
Mme. Paderewski
Roosevelt Rules Against Schley in Naval Controversy
President Roosevelt rejects Admiral Schley's appeal on the Santiago battle. The findings say the victory belonged to Admiral Sampson who planned the engagement and other U S fleet officers. Schley's role was limited to the Brooklyn with a creditable record except the loop error. Schley's May roving squadron failures include delays, retrograde moves, disobedience of orders, and misleading reports.
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Roosevelt
Admiral Schley
Admiral Sampson
Schley
Naval Court of Inquiry
Santiago
Sampson
Sehley
Brooklyn
SETH LOW'S SUCCESSOR N M BUTLER NAMED COLUMBIA PRESIDENT
Nicholas Murray Butler becomes permanent president of Columbia University after Seth Low resigns to run for New York mayor. Butler, a New Jersey native, entered Columbia as a student in 1875 and has served as assistant professor and professor over 25 years. He is noted for literary work and club life and is an intimate friend of President Roosevelt.
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Nicholas Murray Butter
Columbia University
Seth Low
New York
Low
Butler
Columbia
New Jersey
Paterson
ISIS
Roosevelt
Shamaka Disaster Grows As Earthquake Kills Thousands
Details arriving from Shamaka report about 2 000 people killed, mostly women and children, and 4 004 houses destroyed. Thirty four surrounding villages damaged. A nearby volcano near Marasy erupts with lava streams. River Geonchaika altered by quake debris. Guards deployed, tents set, Red Cross aid underway.
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Baku
Shamaka
Marasy
Geonchaika
Red Cross Society
Clergy Moves and Church News Across the Midwest
The Rev. Henry J. Purdue accepts a call to St Pauls Episcopal Beloit Wisconsin. Bishop Cameron Mann now leads the Episcopal Diocese of North Dakota. Jubilee services mark the fiftieth anniversary in Brooklyn at Washington Avenue Banks Church. The Rev F E Atleyne resigns Emmanuel Episcopal. A Minnesota clergyman moves to St Mark’s Cleveland. First Methodist Sioux Falls reports the largest Bible club in the Northwest with seventy five members. Dr Hiram C Haydn leaves Old Stone Presbyterian Cleveland after forty years to become pastor emeritus. Plans proceed for St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church South St Louis with contracts let and ground-clearing to begin. project cost about Sarsoa.
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Henry J. Purdue
Menominee, Mich
St Paul’s Episcopal Church
Beloit
Wis
Cameron Mann
Episcopal Diocese of
North Dakota
Washington Avenue Banks
Clurch
Brooklyn
F. FE. Atleyne
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Xamdri
Minn
St. Mark’s Church
Cleveland
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Sioux Falls
S. D
Northwest
Hiram C. Haydn
Old Stone Presbyterian Church
St. Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church South
St. Louis
Important Battle Between Kitchener and Dewet
After prolonged fighting the latest engagement between Lord Kitchener and Gen Dewet takes on the air of a major battle. Kitchener aimed to encircle Dewet’s army across a fifty mile frontline with a forty mile fighting arc while armored trains and searchlights aided the British. Dewet escaped with many followers, a striking example of mobile, skilled defense versus numbers. The action is hailed as a remarkable feat of war and a telling test of strategy.
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Lord Kitchener
Dewet
Kitchener
Dovet
Poer
Nitehener
Ulysses
Polyphemus
John Bull and the Mikado powerful Anglo Japanese alliance
The British Japanese treaty shifts balance in Asia, neutral if one side fights, but vows aid if others attack. It aims to deter Russia in Manchuria and Corea and signals a formidable, status quo preserving alliance between Britain and Japan.
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Great Britain
Japan
Lord Beaconsfield
Turkey
Cyprus
Lord Salisbury
Russia
Manchuria
Corea
China
Maria Halpin, central figure in Cleveland scandal, dies
Maria Halpin, long linked to the Helena Cleveland campaign and the scandal surrounding a future president, dies in New Rochelle. Her involvement with the campaign and the charged allegations sparked lasting sensational interest in national politics.
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Maria Halpin
Helaine-Cleveland
USS4
United States
New Rochelle
Ida Rogers Seeks Revenge on E J Dale in Kansas City
Ida Rogers, a Kansas City woman, unveils a plan for revenge after being jilted by E J Dale. She allegedly poured boiling water over his face and breast, causing severe burns as part of her retaliation.
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Ida Rogers
Kansas City
E. J. Dale
The Stoning of Stephen Sermon Highlights Faith and Power
A sermon on Stephen and his martyrdom emphasizes two key traits faith and the Holy Ghost power. It portrays Stephen as a Holy Ghost man whose wisdom and courage overcome enemies, with a call for every Christian to live boldly and forgive as he did.
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Stephen
Francis BE. Clark
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Monday Club
Pilgrim Press
Edward the Seventh
William the Third
Acts
Latimer
Ridley
Stake
Tie
Lisely
Earth
Heaven
Diod
Jesus Christ
Tyr
Just in Time Carrie Tonight to Speak to Napa
Lindsay asks why Carrie wore new shoes all day and kept feet tender. Chelsea Gamette remarks.
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Carrie
Napa
Lindsay
Chelsea Gamette
Growth of World Population Report
Growth of the world's population shows that space once occupied by one person a century ago would now contain three due to rapid increases in civilized countries.
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