Women’s suffrage debate on ballots and men’s role
A Traverse City reader asks if men would rush to vote on school issues if women gained full ballot rights. The editor argues men vote calmly and that granting women the ballot is a moral, educational progression tied to history from King John to modern liberties. men’s consent depends on women’s demonstrated desire.
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Traverse City
Crace Bartholomew
Goa
Bartholomew
John
Darkiess
Robert Morris Debt Owed by United States Highlighted
A citizen essay recalls Robert Morris, signator of the Declaration of Independence, who financed the revolution with his fortune and was later imprisoned for debt. It argues the United States owes Morris’s descendants 1.4 million dollars with interest, and urges justice from Washington despite centuries of delay.
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Robert Morris
United States
Revolutionary Forces
John D. Rockefeller
Washington
House
Senate
Union
Must Look Out for Our Own Interests in Panama Clash
A leading editorial argues the United States must expand the Monroe Doctrine to control the Panama region and approaches to the canal. It asserts U.S. interests require guiding Pacific and Atlantic access, warns against foreign naval bases near Magdalena Bay, and urges firm American world power leadership.
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United States
Great Britain
Panama
Pacific
Magdalena Bay
California
Panama Canal
Texas
Panama Zone
Mexico
Central America
Americas
Japan
Maeda-lena Hay
Atlantic
Magdalena Bax
Government Neglect Threatens Massive Investment Abroad
A speaker denounces the government for criminal neglect, saying the United States has sunk 400,000,000 into a project without protecting its ends. He urges the government to act and demands that American interests be protected against foreign competition.
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United States
Agriculture in Our Schools in Michigan Eighth Grade Rule
The article urges Michigan schools to require agricultural study in all districts with eighth grade students. It argues farming as a business, the need for agricultural education early, and Michigan’s historic role with agricultural colleges. It stresses practical farming knowledge and appreciation of nature for future generations.
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Michigan
Burglar in Petoskey Believed Dead From Heart Failure
Aug. 9 in Petoskey Mich officers found a dead burglar believed to be James E. Ramstead. He carried a bur glar’s kit and receipts for packages sent to Saginaw and Kalama. Two prior robberies nearby were linked, and 17 shots were fired in pursuit. Death blamed on heart failure from exhaustion or possible poison.
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Petoskey
Mich
Grand Rapids
James E. Ramstead
Adams Express Company
Saginaw
Kalama
Mar
Michigan
L. N. Overholt
J. ©. Martin
Houseman & Jones
Browning, King & Co
Chicago
Chisel
Beries
Mr. Raffles
Hall's Catarrh Cure claim and money loan note
$100 reward offered for cure verification and testimonial list. Hall's Catarrh Cure promoted as the only positive cure for catarrh claimed to be constitutional and blood oriented. Also mentions Hall’s Family Pills and a loan notice for farms and a call for 1,000 families to move to the Tropical Garden of America with inquiries at 270 Wilhelm Block.
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Hall
F.J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
Tropical Garden of America
Wilhelm Block
Frank H Vinton: Sheriff Candidate Promises Strong Administration
Frank H Vinton, lifelong Grand Traverse County resident, Republican stronghold, seeks sheriff. Former County Truant Officer and deputy sheriff cites experience for office and pledges strict enforcement of laws and businesslike administration. Campaigning vigorously for August primaries with GOP support.
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Vinton
Grand ‘Traverse County
Mortgage Sale Notice in Grand Traverse County
Default on mortgage by Orin Luce and Elizabeth Luce to the J eelanau County Savings Bank of Suttons Bay Michigan. Foreclosure steps commenced after failure to pay. mortgagee declares entire debt due. On October 16 1912 at 2 PM auction at the court house in Traverse City will sell the described land to satisfy the debt plus costs and 7 percent interest. The property is the S 14 of the SE 2 44 of section 18 township 25 N range 9 W containing 80 acres more or less. Sablanato County Savings Bank mortgagee. Whitmore cashier. Duncan attorney.
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Orin
Luce
Elizabeth Luce
Eelanau County Sivings Bank
Suttons Bay
Michigan
Register of Deeds
Grand
Traverse
Meet Wigan
County of
Grand Traverse
Vno Chancery
Chancery
Traveee
Towit
Sablanato County Savings Bank
Gos. Whitmore
J. D. Duncan
Mortrasee
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Traverse Bay Eagle
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Weer
Sioladdewses
Thos. T. Bates Geo. G. Bates. Claran, Bate
Thos. T. Bates Office
Grace Bartholomew
Manton
Five Acres
Burton
Elsie B. Nelson
Darragh, Mich
Darragh, Mich. R. F. D
Good Harbor
Leelanau County
Lake Michigan
Schombere” Station
Peter Swanson, Jr
Maple City
H. C. Davis
State Bank
Frank. H. Vinton
Norwalk
Onekama Jet
Manistee
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Solon
Cedar City Bodus
Adj
Cedar Run
Lake Ann
Platte River
Empire Jetc
Empire
Ss. E Peer
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Glengarry Wea
Buckley
Weae
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Rowley Tera Ween
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Grayling
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