28 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Grand Traverse Herald
Location
Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1911
Page
1
General Reyes gives up after his forces are outnumbered at Linarez and asks for mercy for his followers. President Madero will treat him leniently but Trevino rejects clemency and plans to escort Reyes to the capital for trial.
Miss Anna Brosch daughter of Mr and Mrs Adolph Brosch of the Peninsula and Arthur A Eley of Alden were married Monday at one o'clock in the Moon residence on Washington street Rev Priestly of Alden officiated. The bride wore an embroidered gown and was attended by Miss Ethel Grey with Fred Brosen as best man. A Christmas dinner followed for family and close friends. The couple will reside in Alden with preparations complete for immediate occupancy. Out of town guests included Rev and Mrs Priestly Alden Miss Besse Masters Rapid City Miss Ethel Grey Peninsula and Miss Jean Simms Grand Rapids.
Chester P. Emunson of Virginia Minnesota and Miss Sue Katherine Kilway of Good Harbor were married at the bride's mother's home. Sister Kilway served as bridesmaid with Rev W A Shelly of Traverse City officiating. A large gathering of friends and relatives attended the ceremony.
Rome Dec 26 The pope plans another consistory in the spring. A semi official Vatican note says four new cardinals will be created, including four foreigners, shifting control of the Sacred College away from Italians and causing surprise.
Henry Moore of Walnut Street was arrested on cruelty to animals charges after leaving a horse without a blanket in freezing weather. He pled guilty, paid a $10 fine plus $93.75 costs, and was warned by Judge F Ner linger. The case prompts stricter enforcement to prevent horses from standing in cold while owners celebrate.
Inmates at the new county infirmary enjoyed a pleasant Christmas thanks to local friends. The Magazine club on the east side gave neck wear to elderly men, women received candy boxes, and slippers were gifted to venerable ladies. A Grand Rapids friend sent homemade candy, and a 16 pound turkey was furnished by the superintendents of the poor. Post cards and other remembrances arrived from various well wishers.
Chicago December 27 Albert H Veeder known as father of the packers trust resumed the stand with fresh bundles of contracts and records to be shown to the jury The government will use these documents to connect the Kenwood and Aetna companies to price control claims in the Packers information case.
Dispatches report Premier Yuan Xiang is weighing resignation terms after rebels gain leverage. Manchurian advisers reportedly push for a negotiated exit as the throne is viewed as lost.
Mexico City and Washington report that President Madero faces a pivotal test of his government as General Bernardo Reyes, who surrendered, may receive clemency or a brief prison term. Reyes’s chief of staff Alexandro Peso will preside at the trial, with expectations of leniency influenced by internal dynamics and the need to prove a stable republic.
Historiann at Buffalo New York December 27 Theodore Roosevelt is reelected for election to the presidency of the American Historical Association which began its annual meeting with the American Political Science Association. M Roosevelt is now first vice president of the organization.
Monthly school report for the Grown school ending December 22 1911 shows 20 teaching days 43 pupils enrolled including 20 boys and 22 girls with 88 percent attendance and a daily average of 38. Names listed as neither absent nor tardy include Esta Tharp Marvin Clough John Anderson William Anderson Rosma Curtis Florence Curtis Patrick Sawyer Alberta Crumm and Russell Powell. Eva McManus teacher. A Christmas entertainment by the pupils drew a large crowd and a well decorated Christmas tree with gifts for each pupil.
School report for the McKinley school ending December 22 shows 8. Number of pupils enrolled includes boys and girls at 8. Average daily attendance 1544 with a 97 percent attendance rate. Names listed as neither absent nor tardy include Daisy Brugh Josie Brosche Dewey Hausding Calvin Hausding Tony McKinner McKinley Wilson Lil lian Wilson Ellen Wilson Evelyn Wilson. Visitors numbered 16. School closed on December 22 for a two week vacation. Lillian Horton, Teacher.
The funeral for the late William Dexter was held Saturday afternoon in Inland, drawing hundreds of mourners. Floral offerings were notably beautiful as silent tributes to Dexter's esteem among friends. Mrs. Margaret Boucha of Traverse City and William J. Rodgers of Naubinway wed by Judge Fred R. Walker at the courthouse Tuesday morning.
A wedding was held on Christmas Day at 936 Boyd Avenue as Miss Freda Camp of Grayling married Wm. B. Rowe of this city. Best man was Charles Tremaine with guests including close relatives. The couple will reside in Traverse City after the ceremony.
Neil Livingstone a traveling salesman for Musselman Grocer company died at his home 519 West Ninth street Sunday evening from pneumonia after a week illness. He was 48, a longtime Traverse City resident, husband of his wife and father of two, with brother Dr P J Livingstone of Detroit and sisters Belle and Carrie of Detroit. A brief home service was held Tuesday morning officiated by Rev Demas Cochlin, then burial in Cass City. Survivors include Kenneth, hospitalized in critical condition. The funeral cortege included United Commercial Travelers, Musselman staff, and Traverse City State Hospital employees.
Lada E Shugart daughter of O M Shugart of Bingham wed Herbert S Lindley a Keswick farmer on Christmas night in Keswick. Ceremony by Rev H Voelker uncle of the groom. About forty relatives attended. Afterward a wedding supper and gifts followed. They will live in Keswick and be at home after January 1.
Theodore Roosevelt said he could not attend the peace banquet planned for Saturday where President Taft would be a guest. Despite urging from the committee and the event’s aim to promote Taft arbitration treaties, the former president declined to attend.
In Glen Haven Michigan on December 27 a storm severed a 400 by 150 foot stretch of shore in view of the life saving station on South Manitou Island. The surf boat station boat house and the lighthouse boat were washed away and lost.
A benefit event under the Southern Industrial Educational Society was staged this afternoon at the Sixty-ninth Regiment Armory to aid mountain white communities. Iron Thackeray’s novels and related scenes were featured to raise funds.
Grand Rapids mourns the death of Warren B. Stimson at 219 South Union Street from apoplexy after years of heart trouble. About 63, he served 15 years as northern division road master for the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad before becoming assistant to Vice President J. H. P. Hughart. His career included work with the Grand Rapids & Indiana, Union Pacific, Marquette & Western, and Duluth South Shore & Atlantic railroads.
Pioneer Charles Canfield aged 52, a Grand Traverse region figure, died Saturday after a long illness. He leaves his mother Martha Becker of the city, two daughters Mrs Nelson of Williamsburg and Mrs Struble of the city, two brothers Henry I of Detroit and Logan of Kingsley, and three sisters Mrs Carson of Binham, Mrs Tuke, and Mrs Bell Reynolds of Traverse City. His wife preceded him about 24 years ago. Funeral services were held at the church in Bingham at 10:39 Thursday morning.
Georgie Bridges, arrested in Monesson with a suitcase holding 72 sticks of dynamite, broke down and vowed to clear himself. He told police others must take their medicine and promised to make a clean breast of it at today’s hearing.
Market observers warn a price slump could follow if growers hold out for higher prices. Maine and New York growers resist selling below negotiated levels while foreign imports surge into New York and Galveston. Dealers anticipate continued steady consignments and robust foreign supply shaping the season’s final prices.
Charles M. Lehman a printer with the Progress died after breaking through thin ice on Bass lake Sunday afternoon near Elk Rapids Mich A companion Julius Kehler was rescued Officials say Lehman 38 survived by a mother in Bryan Ohio and a brother in Fayette Ohio The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs took charge of his body
In Washington the National Museum assembly hall hosts President Tate greeting thousands of scientists from the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The annual session will review progress, read papers on experiments, and map research for 1912 across astronomy mathematics botany geology geography physics chemistry physiology and more. Some thirty affiliated societies will hold meetings in the coming days.
In Youngstown on December 27 Senator La Follette spoke to a large crowd about the progressives policies in Wisconsin. He framed the movement as a growing public cause rooted in the Granger era, noting Wisconsin’s civic evolution and the shift from initial alarm to broad approval of progressive laws. He recalled prior opposition and praised the state and Republican platform for advancing self government and economic soundness.
Grand Traverse grange held a well attended meeting to review the state grange session at Kalamazoo. Delegates from the county were praised for their performance as W J McMullen Mrs W J McMullen George A Robertson and BR H Blisworth spoke on topics including state grange politics social and educational features and officer duties. The year saw 18 initiations and 156 members. Officers will be installed January 11 with Mrs H J Dickerman presiding.
A body found in the Flint River is believed to be Emma Peters, who disappeared November 4. The features are mutilated, hindering identification, but officials expect a thorough examination will confirm the Peters woman.
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