Probe Shifts to Indianapolis in Dynamite Case
Indianapolis wires report new evidence in the iron workers dynamiting probe. Ex Detroit official H S Hockin, now iron workers secretary treasurer, is linked to threats and explosions tied to non union labor. Detective Morgan traced a French Lick blast to Underwood with Hockin present, but Underwood remains at large.
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Indianapolis
Iron Workers
Herbert S.hockin
Marshal Schmidt
Federal
Hockin
Los Angeles
McManigal
United States
Miller
Washington
H. S. Hockin
Detroit
Grand Jury
Heckin
John J. McNamara
The
McNamara
Hockins
Tom. Takgart
French Lick
Morgan
Harry Underwood
Underwood
Traverse City Favored as Next Hort Cult Meeting Site
E O Ladd returned Thursday from Ludington after attending the Michigan State Horticultural Society meeting. He said the gathering was one of the best ever with timely papers and valuable discussions for fruit growers. The next annual meeting place was not decided. Invitations went to Traverse City Kalama zo and another town. Kalamazoo was passed over due to prior meetings there. The final choice rests between Traverse City and the remaining town, with Traverse City favored.
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Cate Eopt
E. O. Ladd
Ludington
Michigan State Horticultural Society
Traverse City
Kalamazoo
Beulah Covell
Leon F. Titus
W. J. Hobbs
Cochlin
Mayflower Club
J. A. McManus
Darrow Link Emerges in McNamara Case Trial
In Los Angeles on December 11 191?, the Darrow name surfaced during the Berta Hin trial for attempting to bribe juror GN Lockwood in the McNamara case. Lockwood testified Franklin said he must consult with Darrow before any bribe payment.
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Los Angeles
Berta Eee Hin
Biit GN
Lockwood
McNamara
Darrow
Franklin
Needlework Party at Cook Home for Sixty Ladies
Mesdames A B Cook and G G Covell hosted a needlework party for about sixty women at 426 West Eighth Street. Readings by Miss Beulah Covell and vocal solos by Miss Ethel Gibbs delighted guests while light refreshments were served in the dining room. Hostesses Margaret and Dorothy Holliday managed the dining room as dark red carnations were handed out as favors.
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Mesdames
A. B. Cook
G. G. Covell
Cook Home
West Eighth Street
Beulah Covell
Ethel Gibbs
Margaret
Dorothy Holliday
District Grange holds winter meeting with officer slate
The Grand Traverse District Grange winter meeting opened Wednesday and closed at noon today. Officers were elected for two years including Master Calvin C. Spangler and Secretary Nellie Stone. Installations conducted by R H Elsworth with assistants. one representative chosen for state grange in Kalamazoo next week. March meeting planned for Williamsburg. Literary program featured talks on rural schools taxes and teacher quality with recitations admired by attendees.
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City
Grand Traverse
Calvin C. Spangler
Silver Lake Grange
Lowell Spurs
Elk Lake
Lee Hornsby
December Meeting of the Brotherhood Held With Hospitality
The December gathering of the Brotherhood of the Congregational church drew many visitors and 86 seated for a bountiful meal prepared by the Ladies' Aid. President J. W. Patchin presided as toastmaster, with remarks on brotherhood in business and charity, notes from Rev. Demas Cochlin, and songs led by Dr. S. S. Smith and Helen Moore.
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Brotherhood of the Congregational Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
J. W. Patchin
Brotherhood
B. H. Bracken
Jens Petersen
W. W. Dean
Demas Cochlin
Smith
Helen Moore
Adolphus Bowman Civil War Veteran Dies at 72
Adolphus Bowman aged 72 died Saturday evening at his home 76 East Eighth street after a brief illness. A Civil War veteran he belonged to MacPherson Post G A R in the city for years. He leaves a widow four daughters and three sons. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at his home under G A R auspices and the body was taken to Williamsburg for burial.
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Adolphus Bowman
East Eighth Street
Bowman
MacPherson Post G. A. Band
Williamsburg
China Rebels Seek Constitutional Settlement Amid Turmoil
In Wu Chang and Pekin reports dated December 8, revolutionary leaders led by Li Yuen Heng seek a constitutional monarchy with Yuan Shi Kai or a capable Chinese ruler under a constitution and parliament if the people favor it. They fear bloodshed and await popular support to end the revolt. Subscriptions from Pekin officials with imperial salaries surface as rebels threaten dynamite. Manchu fears include pension losses and a rising threat to regents and regent's retirement.
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Wu Chang
Li Yuen Heng
Yuan Shi Kai
Prince Chun
Pekin
Gleaners Endorse County Bond Plan for Roads
Flint Michigan December farmers gathering of about 700 members from Genesee county voted unanimously to bond the county for 500000 to build good roads. The group cited mileage cost savings and urged support, with backing from the board of commerce real estate board Grangers and Gleaners.
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Flint, Mich
Genessee County
Board of Commerce, Real Estate Board
Grangers and Gleaners
Farmers Institute at Buckley Emphatic Success
The two day Farmers Institute at Buckley finished with strong attendance and continued interest. A local organization formed with L. Cornell as manager and G A Brigham as secretary. A boys corn club and a girls vegetable club were created with liberal premiums. Exhibits and premiums to be awarded at the Buckley Fair on September 10 to 12, 1912. State Institute and Grange Lecturer to speak. Schools participated. closing reception hosted by business men. Local produce now aims for direct market with credited production to Michigan towns and grower credit. Western Michigan Development Bureau praised for stimulating interest.
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Buckley
Farmers’ Institute
L. Cornell
G. A. Brigham
Boys Corn Cvib
State Institute
Grange
Central Michigan
Western Michigan Development Bureau
Jury cases added to December circuit term record
The December term of the circuit court convened this afternoon and added several jury cases. Judge Mayne urged clearer calendars to avoid confusion as cases expanded. One criminal case, People vs Elmer Bence, will be tried. Saxtotn’s case was continued, Donkers will settle out, and nolle prosequi may follow. The Rochester Distilling Co. vs Traverse City Brewing Co. opens jury scrutiny. Wood vs Wood becomes a special order Tuesday evening. Four divorces were added: Robinsons, Dingmans, Holmes, and Kaleys.
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Circuit Court
Mayne
Elmer Bence
Fred E. Saxtotn
People
John Donkers
Nolle Prasse
Rochester Disilling Company
Traverse City Brewing Company
NEW GRANGE OFFICERS ELECTED FOR 1912 AT GRAND TRAVERSE
Grand Traverse subordinate grange elected 1912 officers including Master E J McMullen Overseer B E Duryea Lecturer R H Elsworth Steward Chester Lewis Assistant steward Frank McMullen Chaplain Mrs A R McRae Treasurer Mrs L Palmiteer Secretary Mrs IE J McMullen Gatekeeper Scott Woodward Ceres Mrs Stephenson Pomona Mrs Arvilla Gardner Flora Mrs Chester Lewis Lady assistant Mrs Frank Grubb Insurance director Geo A Robertson Officers to be installed January 6 The Saturday program featured a report from the state horticultural meeting by A P Gray and a discussion on Farming With Dynamite Most speakers opposed dynamite farming Each person received an illustrated booklet and urged to post up Next meeting December 25 will include annual officer reports
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Grand Traverse
E. J. McMullen
B. E. Duryea
R. H. Elsworth
Chester Lewis
Frank McMul
A. R. McRae
L. Palmiteer
IE. J. McMullen
Scott Woodward
Ceres
Stephenson
Pomona
Arvilla Gardner
Flora
Frank Grubb
Geo. A. Robert
Uary
A. P. Gray
Home Wedding in Leelanau County for Ada Krone and Arthur Sorensen
Ada G. Krone and Arthur P. Sorensen wed at the Krone home in Leelanau County with Rev. W W McKee officiating. Miss Martha Sorensen attended the bride and Lee Manigold acted as best man. A wedding dinner followed for close friends and relatives, and the couple will reside in Kingsley in a furnished home prepared for them.
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C. L. Krone
Leelanau County
Ada G. Krone
Arthur P. Sorensen
N. Sorensen
Kingsley
W. W. McKee
M. E. Church
Martha Sorensen
Lee Manigold
Mrs. Sorensen
Noble G brains Organize Past Noble Grands Club
The Past Noble Grands of Wisteria Rebekah Judge No. 425 met at Mrs W 3 Mé Michael's home and organized a club. Officers elected were Maud Moe president Clara E Koch vice president Bessie McMichael secretary Elva Bixby treasurer Nettie DeFoe chaplain Dell Melcher warden. Entertainment committee named Cora Fitzgerald and Margaret Cramer. A social hour followed with a generous supper.
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Wisteria
Rebekah
Michael
Maud Moe
Clara E. Koch
Bessie McMichael
Elva Bixby
Nettie DeFoe
Dell Melcher
Cora Fitzgerald
Margaret Cramer
Amicably Settled Aviator Retained for Winter Flights
Smith Aeroplane Co directors announce continuation of aviation work after settling accounts with subscribers. W C Hull offers refunds to dissatisfied subscribers. The aviator and mechanician stay through winter to improve the engine, test on Boardman lake with rubber pontoons, and fly over Front street. Public flights will be free and no danger is implied.
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Smith Aeroplane Co
Board of Trade
Smith Company
Smith Co
W. C. Hull
Aviation Committee
Boardman Lake
Front Street
Death of Henry C. Smith Ex-Congressman and Lawyer
Henry C. Smith, aged 51, prominent Michigan lawyer and former congressman, died at 10 this morning from pneumonia after a brief decline. Born in New York, he lived in Lenawee county since age three, and served two terms after his 1898 election.
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Adrian
Henry C. Smith
Smith
Lenawee County
New York State
Sherman may withdraw from politics as NY governor bid fades
Utica reports Vice President Sherman considering retirement after his current term. He reportedly prefers devoting time to his vast business interests. Friends say serving as Taft's running mate is highly unlikely. A windstorm damaged county jail cornice but not the roof.
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Utica
N. Y
Sherman
New York
Taft
Eight Bodies Recovered From Mine Disaster
Rescue teams recovered eight bodies from the mine tragedy and search operations continue for possible survivors. Authorities say there may still be people trapped and crews persist with recovery efforts amid ongoing dangers.
Investigation Under Way After Mine Explosion Rescue
Briceville December 11 rescuers had dug two miles into the mine this morning seeking survivors. Dr Holmes chief of the bureau of mines said there was a possibility men were alive in the far thermost parts where the explosion trapped between 150 and 200 workers. Eighteen bodies were recovered. Heat and furnace conditions hindered rescue efforts as authorities scrutinize who bears responsibility.
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Bricevine
Holmes
Bureau of Mines
Souvenir request for Maine relics gains local support
Local patriotic groups push for a Maine battleship relic to be placed in the Naval Reserves armory after the vessel is raised from Havana harbor. Secretary Flalley of the board of trade and Congressman Dodds are asked to back the request, with other organizations urged to write as well.
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Navy Department
Maine
Havana
Flalley
Board of Trade
Congressman Dodds
Naval Reserves
Holley
Dodds
Traverse City
Michigan horticultural society re-elects officers at Ludington convention
At the annual Michigan State Horticultural Society convention in Ludington Dee 8 officers were re-elected including President Farrand of Eaton Rapids and Secretary Bristel of Almont. Trustees for three years named were Charles Hale Grand Rapids and H J Eustace Lansing. The Mason County apple show drew large crowds on its second day while the Stearns banquet featured toastmaster George E Rowe and speakers W R Roach Hart FB A Mitchell Manistee Judge H Duel Harbor Springs and M A Sawyer Athens.
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Ludington
Dee
Michigan State Horticultural
Farrand
Eaton Rapids
Bristel
Almont
Charles Bassett
Fennville
James A. Satterlee
Lansing
Charles
F. Hale
Grand Rapids
H. J.eustace
Mason County
Horticultural Society
the Stearns
George E. Rowe
W. R. Roach
Hart
FB. A. Mitchell
Manistee
H. Duel
Harbor Springs
M.A. Sawyer
Athens
Solon boy suffers deep tongue wound after school play
Danny Gallivan seven, son of Mr and Mrs Mert Gallivan of Solon, was injured in a collision while playing pon pon pullaway after school yesterday. His tongue was badly lacerated when his teeth closed on it near the tip as he ran into older boys. He was brought to town for medical attention today.
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Danny
Mert Gallivan
Solon
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Traverse Gity
State Horticultural Society
Darrow Dragged IN
Neddlework
A. B. Cook and
Traverse
George Arnold
E. H. Burrows
Grant Center
Dan HH. McMullen
Nellie Stone
Peninsula
C. M. Watson
Lena Pepper
Long Lake
Mrs. P. Zimmerman
East Bay
Sum
Mit
Geo. Arnold
R.H. Elsworth
C. A. Emmerson
William Henry
C. H. Drake
Miranda
Frank McMullen
L. K. Cleveland
Michigan
Robert Barney
Gardner
Evans
Congregational Brotherhood
Jens C. Petersen
China
Genessee
Len
Ada Krone
Board OF Trade and Smith CO
Henry Smith
Congress
Souvenir OF
Naval Reserve Armory
Tongue
Danny Gallivan
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