Wequetong Regatta To Feature Fast Boats And New Entertainment
The Wequetong club plans the second annual regatta at Traverse City with innovations for visiting yachtsmen. Entries pour in from Charlevoix Petoskey Harbor Springs and other resorts while Harbor Springs hosts debate over Tycoon the defending cup winner. Races will include speed boats oarsmen canoeists swimmers cruisers and motorboats with cruiser entries from Charlevoix Petoskey Harbor Springs Omena Northport Elk Rapids and Traverse City.
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Wequetong Club
Traverse City
Michigan
Board of Trade Great
Charlevoix
Bugs
Mary Lee
Detroit
Bay
United States
Water Witch
Odin
Harbor Springs
Petoskey
Omena
Northport
Ten Day Cruise by Traverse City Naval Reserve Div
The Traverse City division of the state naval reserves sails for a ten day cruise aboard the gunboat Yantic. About 35 officers and men travel north on the Pere Marquette at 6 20 to Mackinaw then to Hancock to join their vessel for a lake Superior tour. Uniforms and arms await on board at Hancock. The trip combines warfare drill with practical training to benefit future interests of the organization.
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Traverse City
State Naval Reserves
Yantic
Pere Marquette
Mackinaw
Hancock
Lake Superior
Admiral Togo Eyes Arbitration Hope for Japan
New York August 4 Admiral Togo under police escort called on Mayor Gaynor. He welcomed the France England United States arbitration pacts and said Japan should join a similar agreement though he declined to discuss politics.
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New York
Togo
Gaynor
France
England
United States
Japan
Mile Posts Being Placed Along State Route
Robert Enos former secretary of the Grand Rapids Central league baseball club left last night for a trip to Petoskey to arrange mile boards along the State Automobile association route via Greenville Big Rapids Cadillac and Traverse City with possible extension to Mackinaw Enos aims to organize a club in Greenville before week’s end.
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Robert Enos
Grand Rapids
Approved Bath House Plans Promised For Grand Rapids Resort
Engineer Jones from the Grand Rapids G R I backs the Bath House on the railreach grounds after reviewing Secretary Hol ley's plans. The 100 by 16 foot structure will feature end chutes with roller toboggans, water depth markers, and a caretaker with police powers to ensure order. The railroad will lease land and beautify grounds with soil, lawn, trees, and shrubbery to attract resorters to the bay.
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Engineer Jones
Grand Rapids
Board of Trade
Holley
Fishing Is Good at Ma-me-ne-se-wong Resort
M B Hollex spent a day or two at the Ma me ne se wong resort on Tong Lake as guest of manager W B Nichols. The place grows as a desirable small pleasure spot with a long lake cottage, boathouse, bathing beach, bath house, croquet ground, tennis court, two guest cottages, central dining cottage, and fine meals. Guests rise early for swims or bass and pickerel fishing, with many visitors already and more coming.
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M. B. Hollex
Ma-me-ne-se-wong
Tong Lake
W. B. Nichols
Long Lake
Four entertainments planned by Wal ter Best Woman's club in August
The Walter T Best Woman's club announces four entertainments to run August 8 9 10 11 under Mrs E Maro. Programs include piano solo reading clay modeling orchestral numbers chalk art soprano solos and an original two act operetta The Eternal Feminine by H M Harvey. The events aim for a cordial welcome and likely profit as Leland reporters gather.
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Leland
Walter T. Best Woman's Club
E. Maro
Fischer
Claude Grebben
Mary Adlesperger
H. M. Harvey
Roosevelt Takes Responsibility to Avert Panic
In a decisive address President Roosevelt declares he will take full responsibility to calm markets and reassure the nation amid fears of a wide financial panic. He outlines steps to stabilize banks and support employment while urging confidence.
Roosevelt testifies on Tennessee Coal absorption before congress
In New York August 5 Colonel Roosevelt voluntarily appeared before the Stanley congressional investigation committee. He described advising Frick and Gary at the White House conference not to oppose the steel trust absorption to avert a panic. He asserted he acted on his own initiative and would accept responsibility. This marked the first time a former president testified before such a committee.
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New York
Roosevelt
Stanley Congressional Investigation Committee
Tennessee Coal & Iron Company
Steel Trust
Frick and
Gary
White House
Trust
Morgan
United States
Congressional Investigation Committee
Newlywed Huntseh-Price Wedding Sparks Northport Charivari
In Northport last night Miss Hattie Huntseh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Huntseh, married Fred Price of East Jordan at her parents home. Villagers staged a lively charivari with girls first, then the boys. The couple planned a Leland trip but were greeted at the train with rice, old shoes, bunting and placards adorning the coach.
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Northport
Aug
Hattie Huntseh
Fred Huntseh
Fred Price
East Jordan
Min
Prominent WM Development Leaders to Speak at Traverse City Picnic
Assurances have been received that D. H. Day of Glen Haven and A. L. Deuel of Harbor Springs will deliver addresses at the Traverse City day picnic on August 11. Day may attend if possible while Deuel has agreed to speak on the bureau’s work. Secretary John J. Gibson will be unavailable due to state campaign stops.
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D. H. Day
Glen Haven
Western Michigan Development Bureau
A. L. Deuel
Harbor Springs
Big Traverse City
John J. Gibson
Gibson
Mr. Deuel
Deuel
Development Bureau
Traverse City
Record- Eagle
Will Open an Office Here in Traverse City
Clinton L. Dayton, former prosecuting attorney of Leelanau county, will open an office in Traverse City by August 8. He has leased suites in the State bank building and maintains a large Leelanau practice with substantial local business. Dayton, 44, is well regarded among northern Michigan attorneys and朋友.
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C. L. Dayton
Traverse City
State Bank Building
Clinton L. Dayton
Leelanau County
Teland
Dayton
State Bank
Michigan
All factories to close for Traverse City picnic day
All factories in Traverse City will close next Friday except the Traverse City Iron Works which cannot halt production. The holiday aims to let residents entertain regional farmers with a picnic and ball game. Store closings list to be published later.
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Traverse City
WARDEN SMITH KEEPS OFFICE CONTACT DURING ILLNESS
Deputy Game Warden G Allen Smith, after a serious appendectomy, sits up to feed himself and stay in touch with his office. He has personally tracked unlawful fishing on Silverlake wall eyed pike and reported bass and perch limits. If offenders persist a warning will likely stop the practice and enforcement continues via associates and state offices.
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G. Allen Smith
Smith
Silverlake
Himes
County Grange Meet Set at Elk Lake in September
The Grand Traverse county grange votes to hold the regular fall meeting at Elk Lake on Wednesday and Thursday, September 6 and. A large attendance is expected as important business will be transacted during the gathering.
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Elk Lake
Grand Traverse County Grange
E W McMichael 50 dies at Benton farmer with bowel trouble
E W McMichael aged 50 years died at his Benton Michigan home after a long bowel illness. A farmer in the area he lived near Bendon for years and leaves a widow and three children. A short funeral service will be held at home this evening then the body will be taken to Waterleac for burial.
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Benton, Mich
E. W. Mc- Michael
Noted Copper Operator Dead in Nace Arizona
Colonel C. Greene, a noted copper operator, died here today in Nace Arizona. This report confirms his death on this date with no further details available.
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Nace, Ariz
C. Greene
Outrage Declared in District Attorney Case by Judge Archibald
A dramatic clash unfolds as District Attorney Wise actions are challenged by Judge Archibald. The dispute centers on legal procedure and public accountability, drawing regional attention to the courthouse. Formal statements accompany the contentious proceedings.
Wise seeks harsher punishment for wire pool members
New York August 5 Henry A Wise United States district attorney denounces the wire pool case as a travesty on justice He studies law to obtain further punishment for men who pleaded guilty to nolo contendere and escaped with fines of only one thousand dollars Wise has already submitted evidence to the Department of Justice in Washington about Judge Archibald who was brought from Scranton to fix light penalties for the defendants
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New York
Henry A. Wise
United States
Nolo Contendre
Wise
Department of Justice
Washington
Archibald
Scranton
Farmers Rally and Picnic at Snowflake Grove
Antrim county farmers plan the annual rally and picnic in Snowflake Grove on Wednesday August 16 with Hon George B Horton of Fruit Ridge delivering the address. A noon picnic dinner follows a 10:30 am Pomona grange session and a full program of music recitations talks and songs by Eastport and Forest Home granges and local speakers.
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Antrim County
Geo. B. Horton
Fruit Ridge
Michigan
Shady Grove
Eastport Grange
Frank Lesher
Entertaining Society
Frank Comstock
Alden
Effie de Vries
George B. Horton
Burt Thomas
Forest Home Grange
the Grange
Rural Upright
George Turner
George Angell
Postoffice and drug store burn in Rapid City
Rapid City August 5 a fire destroyed W W Moore’s drug store which housed the postoffice. The village lacks fire protection and the entire building and stock were lost. The post office mail and supplies were destroyed and damage runs to several thousand dollars, insured. Origin of the fire unknown.
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Rapid City
W. W. Moore
Had Home Wedding of Clara Dobson and Rev James Mathews
A simple home wedding Friday evening at 313 South Union street joined Miss Clara Grace Dobson and Rev. James Craig Mathews, pastor of Suttons Bury Congregational church. The ceremony was by Rev W Plews of the Fourteenth Street M E church. Guests, gifts noted.
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Anaddirs
Thes. Dobson
South Union Street
Clara Grace Dobson
James Craig Mathews
Suttons Bury
W. Plews
Fourteenth Street
Mathews
Grand Traverse Fruits and Agriculture booklets ready
Traverse City residents and the Grand Traverse region can obtain free copies of the new Grand Traverse Fruits and Agriculture booklet. The bureau of information invites people to share copies with friends in Ohio Indiana and Illinois and with northern summer visitors to show how pleasure and profit blend in the Grand Traverse area.
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Traverse City
Grand Traverse Region
Grand Traverse Fruits and Agriculture
Board of Trade Publicity Committee
Bureau of Information
Ohio
Indiana
Linois
Grand Traverse
Literature Praises Traverse City Advertising als Grand Appeal
A 1911 letter from Fred I. George, advertising manager of the Fruit Belt, commends Traverse City Board of Trade publicity. He calls the literature classy and notes it stands out against Western materials. He lauds cooperative advertising and predicts strong summer business, offering to cooperate as able.
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Traverse City Board of Trade
Michigan
Fred IX. George
Fruit Belt
Pere Marquette
M. B. Holley
Sect
Traverse City
Mich
Mr. Holley
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Coast
Southern Pacific
Oregon
Nav.Co
F. K. George
Adv. Mgr
Atwill Memorial Chapel Cornerstone Laying
Elaborate services marked the cornerstone laying for the Atwill Memorial Chapel at Northport Point held Sunday at 11 am. Built of local stone for resorters in memory of Bishop Atwill of Kansas City, the chapel will stand near Cedar Lodge and is funded by local visitors. The trustees include Hodges, Beatty, Lutkin, Foote, Ward, Hall, and McNattee. Rt Rev John Newton McCormick preached the sermon. Dan F Bradley delivered the address.
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Atwill
Northport Point
Bishop Atwill
Kansas City
Cedar Lodge
James Hodges
Toledo
George W. Beatty
Peter C. Lutkin
Northwestern University
Stewart Foote
Grand Rapids
Mich
Orin A. Ward
Henry F. Hall
Northport
N. H. McNatee
Wabash
Ind
John Newton McCormick
D. D
Western Michigan
Dan. F. Bradley
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Cleveland
Convention Withdrawn and County Rally Planned
Acme and Whitewater Sunday School association withdraws the August quarterly Sunday school convention. Schools urged to attend the county rally and convention August 15 and 16. Superintendents to elect delegates, include secretary, and provide funds for county and state work. Send funds to Miss Blanche Dean or County Secretary C. B. Dye in Traverse City.
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Acme and
Whitewater Sunday School Association
Blanche Dean
C. B. Dye
Traverse City
Laurier Confident as Election Near With Reciprocity Debate
Ottawa reports indicate Laurier remains confident of victory though election machinery is unsettled due to the unexpectedly timed dissolution. Reciproc ity with the United States dominates campaign plans as both Laurier and Borden prepare speeches and nominating conventions. The opposition would need 25 additional seats to overturn the government, a majority of five in the House, with continued emphasis on reciprocity.
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Ottawa
Ont
Ange. T
Dominion
United States
Laurier
Wilfred Laurier
R. L. Borden
Died in Hannah at Twenty Two After Typhoid Fever
Anna Webber, 22, daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Webber of Hannah, died Saturday after a week long illness with a relapse of typhoid fever. Survived by parents three brothers and one sister. Funeral from St Marys church Hannah Tuesday at ten with Father Kittman officiating.
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Anna
Peter Webber
Hannah
St. Mary's Church
Kittman
Carmel preacher praises Traverse City as cleanest city
Rev. Willis Bond of Carmel Indiana praised Traverse City for cleanliness and sanitation saying it leads towns of its size. He also lauded Grand Traverse Bay as the most beautiful body of water he has seen and predicted a bright future for the Queen City of the North.
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Willis Bond
Carmel
Ind
Traverse City
Grand Traverse Bay
Frank Derby Dies After Long Illness at 50
Frank Derby, aged 50, died Sunday afternoon after a long illness at Mrs. Cora Bowhall's hospital. He leaves a widow, two adopted daughters, Mrs. Della Dickinson and Mrs. Vanderlind ey, of this city, two sisters in Pentwater, Mrs. A. Tindell and Mrs. W. Hayner, and a brother in Paw Paw. Sisters arrived today. brother expected tonight. Funeral from Hughes undertaking rooms tomorrow at 2 PM, in charge of the Salvation Army.
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Frank Derby
Cora Bowhall
Della Dickinson
Vanderlindey
Pentwater
Paw Paw
A. Tindell
W. Hayner
Hughes Undertaking
Salvation Army
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Regatta Committee
Naval Militia
State Automobile Association
Bob” Enos
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Long’ Lake Resort
Horst
Francis Carey-Libre
Mozelle Bennett
Evelyn Bargett
Edward Biederstein
Congressional Committee
N. Y
County Grange Meeting
E.W. Michael
Bendon
Antrim Agriculturists
Antrin
Pomona Grange
Ray Bradford
County Fair
Chas. Guile
The
County Fair Association
Ww. W. Moore
J. C .Mathews
Clara Dobson
Kansas
Anna Webber
Hannah Pass
Hospital Sun
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