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Michigan State News In Brief Highlights Tragic Accidents
Fremont Mrs. N T Wise dies suddenly at 66 after preparing dinner for a family reunion. Lansing four year old farm hand Merton Davis dies after a 20 foot ladder fall. Grand Rapids Jesse Stevens, 50, electrocuted repairing a conduit in a manhole. Lansing state governor candidate Secretary Charles DeLand expected to announce soon. Lansing Maurice W Cochran now directs prison labor highway construction. Kalamazoo Western State Normal school authorized to improve barracks for 150 students this fall. Lansing Judge Harry J Dingeman reelected presiding circuit judge. other officers elected. Grand Rapids Pollas A A Carroll secures national rail and police support for tighter pocket weapon controls. Hastings New Pennoack hospital opens funded by local merchants. Bay City Wendell Evans wins city golf title. Lansing Michigan pays a decade-old debt to Szuniga's widow and children. Lansing northern Michigan protests against additional fish plantings. Harbor Springs Sheriff Will Purple shot and killed in gun duel. Joseph Grosskopf severely wounded. Mt Clemens Knights of Pythias elects officers in golden jubilee session.