Racing for supremacy of the lakes between steamers Trey and Buffalo
Detroit to Buffalo race unfolds as the two ice-bound steamers Trey and Buffalo race from Detroit to Sault Ste. Marie and down Lake Huron. Aiming to settle which freighter is faster, crews push hard with minor delays for coal and ballast. The Buffalo and Troy race follows a similar last year’s contest was claimed by the Troy. A separate note reports a man abandoning a team at Brooklane House stable. Peninsula Bark & Lumber Co. claims the horses with plausible proofs.
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Detroit
Trey
Buffele
New York
Sault Ste. Marie
Troy
Lake Hurot
St. Ci
Buffalo
Chicago
Troy Were As Satisfed, and Still Claimed the Championship of the Fleet ,Wrhich
Bufalo
Lake St Clair
Wil
Brooklia Howse Stablez
Peninsula Bark & Lumber Co
Ity
Holden
Kirte
R. J. Atkingon
Spruce Street
Atkinson
Ald. Gallisher
Buffalo House
Police
Celse
Ice is Needed Opens Annual Local Ice Race Event
The opening race of the 07 winter ice races among local horsemen was set for this morning after a sweepstakes between William Scott J S Barchild and Dr W S Lyons. Entries include Dr Scott Teokont Lookout and Bay Mack for a half mile dash on the rough ice. The event promises a good race with youngsters competing on safe ice. Lookout and Dr Scott are Woodington colts while Ray Mack is an importation.
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Winyer
Wm. Scott
J. 5
Barchil
Wv. S. Lyons
Dr. Scott
Teokont
Bay’ Mack
Scott
Lookout
Woodington
Ray
Mack
Miners Recall Harsh Conditions At Strike Commission
In Scranton testimony before the strike commission, miners describe dangerous working areas at Markle and Co mines. James McMonigle testifies he faced threats to avoid cars, while Henry Coll recounts eviction and severe injuries. An old miner details his wife's death after eviction and poor medical aid as Hazleton conditions come under scrutiny.
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Scranton
James McMonigle
Markle and Co
B. E Galdazher
Merkle
Hst
Mark
Hazelton
Hazleton
Gray
Coli
Gallagher
Matjone
United Mine Workers
Markle Mines
Slim Man to Curb Trusts and City Boards Clash
Local council delays on locating late sewer laterals amid disputes over public market site at old curling rink. Aldermen Gallisher Vanderhook Megheuald Maher Price and Bone discuss seeking engineer help and potential property impacts. Senate immigration bill advances with education test narrowed and anti trust provisions debated alongside Sherman act updates and interstate filings. Juries finalize street opening cases for several named residents as court actions continue.
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Keane
Tecai
Flidge Street
Surhide
Mellhargie
Commat Maher
Inet Ciener
Ther Aften
Bone
Interais
Price
Bhy
Washington
Senate
Capiti
United States
Gailinger
Dillom
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Arrest of Eleven Anarchists at Spezia Meeting
Rome reports thirteen anarchists were arrested near Spezia last night during a violent clash as they attempted to take an oath to kill King Victor Emmanuel. One anarchist and one officer were severely wounded in the confrontation.
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Land of
Rome
Spezia
Victor Emmanuel
Captain Inmann Tries To Keep Ships Open Channel
Captain B B Inmann of the Pittsburg Steamship Co says talks of Mud Lake freezing are exaggerated and the channel will stay open until needed. The Generali and Schenck cleared ice near four inches thick. the Fleetwood carried grain to Buffalo. Tug crews and tugs General and Schenck will keep the river open while coal cargoes move northwest. Fire tug Boscabel towed Framington and Framcombe. repairs urged on Donaconna and Delta boats. E N Saunders steering gear repair. Wattzel lock engines to be repaired. Farlet Buffalo delivered soft coal.
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B. B. Inmann
Pittsburg Steamship Co
Inmann
Lakes
Greet Lakes Towing Co
General
Schenck
Boscabel
Framington
Framcombe
Peatport
Grange Meeting Highlights Local Grange Growth and Finances
The annual meeting of the Siste Grange in Lansing opened with 3 delegates. Master Horton spoke on local matters and subordinate and state activities, noting Michigan’s growth with about 100 new subordinate granges. He praised the cooperative farming system, insurance progress, and farm forestry as a future plan. He urged road improvement study and supported a primary election law. He critiqued centralized public schools and pressed for property tax reform to avoid double taxation on mortgaged property.
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Lansing
Siste Grange
Horton
Michigan
Grange
Sichigan
Fire destroys Senate block in Hart area. heavy loss estimated
A major fire last night in the Hart block, owned by J H D Everett on Ashman Street near the water power canal, damaged the Senate saloon and adjoining Ahern saloon rooms. Firefighters fought for over two hours to control the blaze, saving the wooden structure and prompting a second flare later. Losses total about 4500 with insured amounts listed for Lily Dale, Peter Aylesworth, Mrs Jones, Ahern, and Everett. The damage includes water and smoke effects. repairs planned immediately.
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Hart Block
J. H. D. Everett
Ashman Street
Department
Senate
J. C. Jones
P. Ahern
Ahern
Aliss Lily Dale
Peter Aylesworth
Jones
D. Everett
Arlesworth
Explosive Blast Kills Four at Wilkesbarre Mine
In Wilkesbarre Pa a box of dynamite exploded inside No 5 mine of Lehishang Wilkesbarre Coal company South Wilkesbarre. Four men were killed and several others fatally or seriously injured including Robert Humblebee Arthur Jones Matthew Phillips James McGlynn. The shaft 210 feet deep sent debris through the area while rescuers worked. Initial reports varied with some saying twenty dead.
Brakeman Killed In Rexiem Rail Accident
Exnest Punches, a company employee and eyewitness, said McDonald stood at the rear of the tender when a switching attempt caused the tender to derail and crush him between the tender and a box car. The 2 local relatives include Eddie McDonald of this city. The body was sent to Beaversen, Michigan. a local police broker aided by David Broueis.
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P. C
Rexiem
Yesterdar
Witiece
McDonald
Eddie McDonald
Michigan Telephone Co
Eddie
Rexion
Steken
Beaversen
Michigan
Paaches
David Broueis
Horrible Accident at Power Canal Claims Laborer
Tony Peri an Italian laborer was instantly killed in a dynamite explosion at the water power canal while aiding维修 in the embankment repair. The blast hurled his body against a shed and mangled him severely. his brain was found over 100 feet away. Peri, about 25, lived with his brother and his parents remained in Italy. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Tony Peri
Fcatian
Peri
Barnes
Tymon Lamber Co
Foreman Barnes
Ryan
Tare
Italy
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