City Council Approves Charles H Johnson as Police Chief
The council confirmed Charles H Johnson as chief of police with a salary of 100 per month after a steady meeting addressing speed nuisance and sidewalk projects. They ordered repairs to the Cass street bridge and a new tool house, and discussed circus license fees and school grounds improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Johnson
Council
Sixteenth Street
Union
Rennie Streets
Cypress Street
Frank Kubeck
Maple Street
LL. G. Bryant
Brosch Street
Peninsula
Hast Front
Brosch Farm
Board of Public Works
Charles L. Carsten
North Union Street
Cass Street
Goodrich
Charles HM. Johnson
Wilhelm
Gilbert Street
Rose
Peninsula Street
Miller Bros
Umler
Tenth
Union Streets
Local farmers back Wolverine Nursery branch plan
Farmers and local businessmen show strong support for establishing a Wolverine Nursery branch in the area. Acclimated trees and in-region growth are cited as advantages over imported stock, with the company described as reliable and profitable by those who investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolverine Nursery Company
Master of Grattery Dr Edward Amherst Ott Lectures
Dr Edward Amherst Ott renowned lecturer and author has spoken to over three thousand audiences in America and sold more than twenty five thousand copies of his books. His talks aim to answer fundamental mental questions with humor and entertainment, as in a lecture on Sour Grapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chautauqua
Ott
International Lyceum Association
Lyceum
Dr. Ott
Cummins
Iowa
Crater
Coll Lective
The
Chautare
Edward Amherst Ott
America
Bennett
Indigia
Precautionary Measures To Halt Cholera Spread
Public health authorities impose strict steps to curb cholera transmission. Health officials urge sanitation, quarantine and monitoring in affected districts as cases prompt intensified vigilance and public advisories.
Quarantine Expanded as Cholera Strikes New York
Government orders strict cholera quarantines on Swinburne Island and holds passengers from infected ports. Immigrant foodstuffs are disinfected amid fears of outbreaks in crowded tenements. London also tightens precautions as officials monitor the global cholera crisis. Washington mobilizes public health machinery with regular reports from Europe, including Naples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Swinburne Island
London
Macation
Washington
Europe
Naples
Italy
Pleasing Mission Recital By Traverse City Talents
Three young ladies Miss Ethel L Gibbs Miss Jessie Brownson and Miss Annetta Lardie performed at Old Mission under the Aid Society of the Methodist church. Brownson a Olivet College graduate played piano beautifully Gibbs a noted Traverse City vocalist studied in Chicago and Malamazea Western State Normal graduate Lardie freshly Crumnock trained delivered a polished dialect filled recitation. Audience and autos from Traverse City praised the program and funds for the Maccabee charity rose slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Mission
Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Traverse City
Ethel L. Gibbs
Jessie Brownson
Annetta Tdardie
Brownson
Olivet College
Gibbs
Birthday Party for Master Truman Helfrich
Helfrich celebrated his fifth birthday with twelve friends at home on Monday. Games were played on the porch and lawn before ice cream and cake. A dish and spoon hunt entertained the children before they sat on the lawn for refreshments. Mrs Helfrich and Mrs Arthur Wood served the party, and Truman received many gifts as the party ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Helfrich
Farret
Arthur Wood
Master Truman
Fifty Guests Entertained By Mrs Larkin At Reception
Mrs E Larkin and her daughter Miss Ida Larkin hosted about fifty guests at their 441 Fifth street home Tuesday evening in a reception honoring Dr and Mrs Godfrey of Holland. Guests included Miss Alicia DePree of Zeeland and Miss Alice Chamberlain of Hudsonville. Weather moved the event indoors after plans for a lawn reception were spoiled. An evening of music featured local musicians, with Miss DePree and Prof W W Steffens, formerly of the city, thrilling listeners with selections. Light refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Larkin
Ida Iarkin
Fifth Street
Godfrey
Holland
Alicia DePree
Zeeland
Alice Chamberlain
Hudsonville
Larkin
Miss DePree
Prof
WW. EL. Steffens
Brakeman Clarence Edgell Killed in Interlochen Accident
Clarence W. Edgell 28, brakeman for the P M railroad, was instantly killed at Interlochen near noon Tuesday. No witnesses. believed he fell from a car and was run over. He left on the ten o'clock freight and died on arrival of the 1:05 passenger. Edgells long-time residents of the west side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence W. Edgell
Win. Edgell
Third Street
P. M
Interlochen
Dgell
U.S. W.V
Edgells
West Side
Sunday School Workers Meet in Traverse City
Grand Traverse County Sunday school rally and convention will be in Traverse City on Tuesday and Wednesday August 15 and 16. Prof. F S Goodrich of Albion College will lead talks and lectures on Bible work. Prominent speakers will present, with free entertainment for attendees and a basket dinner at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Traverse County
Traverse City
F. S. Goodrich
Albion College
State Association
Goodrich
Ludington
Epworth Heights
Concerted Action Aims to Stem Cholera Spread
New York reports federal, state, and city authorities coordinating to curb cholera after a quarantine conference. Two large Italian liners are expected tomorrow and immigrants will be held for ten days as measures are implemented. The discovery actions follow for containment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Trouble in Haiti gunboats sent to protect American interests
American authorities dispatch gunboats amid rising unrest in Haiti to safeguard citizens and property. Navy ships move to coastal waters while diplomacy continues, signaling heightened stakes for regional stability and U S influence.
Haiti Crisis Deepens as U S Dispatches Warships
President Simon’s government struggles as rebels threaten Port au Prince. gunboats Des Moines and Perrel head to Haiti from Boston and Port Liberte respectively to protect American property. Des Moines sails to Port au Prince while Port Liberte hosts the other vessel. Furniss warns of acute danger and possible loss of control.
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Petrel
Des Moines
United States
Washington
Amminister Furniss
Haiti
Boston
Port-au- Prince
Perrel
Port Liberte
Furniss
Ilineghu
Matssade
Gonaives
Republic
Simon
Fort Liberte
Cape Haitien
Port-au-Prince
Family Reunion at Steinberg Home Notable in Trav erse City
A large family reunion gathered Monday at the summer home of Mr and Mrs Julius Steinberg at 420 State Street. The celebration marked a rare occasion with all members present, featuring a noon dinner and a group photograph. Steinberg rose from selling from house to house to own a prominent building known as the Steinberg block before retiring to Detroit and summers in Traverse City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Steinberg
State Street
Steinberg
Mars. AM. Rosenthal
Petoskey
M. A. Bernstein
Chicago
J. H. Steinberg
Alec
Leon
Berde
Irene
Detroit
Traverse City
Doctors Enjoy Grand Traverse Picnic at Glen Lake
Members of the Grand Traverse Medical society gathered at Dr. and Mrs. Fralick’s Glen Lake home for a day of picnicking and sports. A planned boat ride was canceled due to high winds, but a noon dinner and a walking trip to Miller's hill kept the program lively with many attendees including Dr. Rowley, Dr. Wells and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Traverse Medical Society
Miller's Hill
Rowley
Dr. Wells
Holdsworth
Miss Holdsworth
A. Thompson
EB. Chase
Dr. Oo. & Chase
This City
Stlepica
Dy. Parnes
Sut
Manager Resigns From Western Union Moves to Paper Co
Wardll WW Righter who managed the Western Union telegraph office for three years resigns and will depart Friday for Maunis ing to join the Minising Paper Co. Frank Gardner, longtime Postal Telegraph employee, becomes the new Western Union manager succeeding him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardll WW. Righter
Western Union Telegraph Office
Maunising
Hinself
Minising Paper Co
Alt. Righter
Grand Rapids
Frank Gardner
Postal Telegraph Company
Western Union
William Rainer Bennett Performs at Lyceum Lectures
Regital tenor solos open Dr Bennett’s program as he mixes songs and story with solid substance. A celebrated entertainer and health advocate, he wrote a popular lecture set “The Man Who Can” about awakening hidden genius. Bennett, a former pastor and dairy farmer, travels to speak across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rainer Bennett
William Rainey Bennett
Lyceum
Bennett
Dr. Bennett
Pledges Banned as Campaign Financing Law Passes Senate
Senator Stephenson of Wisconsin cited to argue for urgent action as the Senate approved stringent publicity and spending limits. The bill bars candidates from spending over set per voter amounts and requires disclosure of all primary and general election expenditures and pledges of political favors. It faces conference talks between the two houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate Tate
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Ilegal
Committee On Privileges
Bacon
Bailey
Bankhead
Johnston
Bryan
Overman
Taylor
Reed
Missouri
Sutherland
Utah
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Borah
New York
Nevada
Good Berths Filled Washington
George Clap perton a well known lawyer has been nominated for rector of internal revenue for Michigan's fourth district Andrew Fyfe named surveyor of customs at Grand Rapids Orr A Bowen appointed registrar of the land office at Albany Taft to be clerk and Thomas I Dax ter of public money
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Clapperton
Jial Revenue
Michigan
Andrew Fyfe
Grand Rapids
Orr A. Bowen
Amaray
Taft
Core
Thomas I. Daxter
Mingis tax rate deemed unconstitutional
Springfield July 1 A report to the district court declares the Mingis percent rate law unconstitutional and states it may apply to any road that can show net earnings of six percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
District Court
Taft to Visit Port Huron YMCA Invitation
President Taft may visit Port Huron during a July trip as he considers an invitation from the local YMCA. The note reflects ongoing planning for Taft's possible engagement with the Port Huron community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Port Hig
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Wolverine Company
Gave Entertainment
Pregram
Clarence WW. Edgell
County Sunday School
Medical Society
Fralick Cottage
Glen Lake
Harold K. Righter
Ilinois
Port Hurgn
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