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Newspaper
Grand Traverse Herald
Location
Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1911
Page
2
Reports from Mexico City on June 8 indicate severe earthquake destruction as Belabarra coordinates relief to the south amid fears of more damage. Police tally 75 dead, with Santa Maria quarters worst hit and under military guard while crews search ruins. Madero receives enthusiastic greeting despite the quake, boosting rebel morale.
The tenth annual Grand Traverse District Woman's Home Missionary Society gathering runs today and tomorrow at First Methodist Episcopal Church Traverse City. Program includes devotions, greetings from locals, reports, and group discussions on tithing and fundraising with speakers from Harbor Springs Petoskey Grand Rapids and Detroit guests. N J Petit and Mrs M Z Armstrong are noted visitors in town.
A volatile market shows Chicago potatos selling at high bids while local loads bring 40 cents with large stock. Detroit Wheat 87c Corn 46% Oats d0c. Chicago spot Wheat 50c. hogs steady around 6.50 with mixed cattle and calf activity. regional prices and farm produce listings from Traverse City and nearby markets appear amid a broad but uneven market snapshot.
Prostrations reported as record temperatures hit major cities. Detroit records 96 at noon with indoors work suspended. St. Louis hits 95 with potential to reach 100. Cleveland soars to 100 breaking local records. Chicago sees many heat prostrations and forecasts 100. Traverse City notes 93 for mid June.
Ward F. Atkins, acting president of the American Sugar Refining Co., told the House sugar trust committee that the original Havemeyer combine was formed to eliminate competition and raise prices. He noted the stock was held by about 19,000 shareholders, mostly women, who paid more for their shares than they are now worth, and that the stock had fallen ten points.
Madrid June 10 Diaz may not get the rest he seeks in Spain. Workmen's societies of Coruna and San Sebastian plan hostile demonstrations against him. They view him as an oppressor of Tabor and promise strong opposition.
Preparations for the Chautauqua proceed as management urges subscribers to pay their tickets by June 15. Early indications point to a more successful course this year.
The Ute Board of Trade seeks expanded ticket sales to complete the planned course with more attractions this season. Last year’s Chautauqua served as a top city advertisement, and the board, now well equipped, hopes to make it a permanent event with the best lyceum talent and improved comforts for attendees.
Claude Oviatt, son of Mr and Mrs C Oviatt of 528 Washington Street, is home after completing a four year naval course. Mr Oviatt will remain in the city for several months.
The June term of the circuit court opened Monday afternoon with a notably light calendar. Seventeen cases were noticed, many postponed, and few jury trials in sight. The People v Ednstone led the docket as defense requested time to review the information. The People v Lewis Brooks and Simon Shields for robbery were also on the calendar with defendants pleading not guilty. The court appointed counsel for the accused and honored a memorial for the late E S Pratt, praising his work as dean of the Grand Traverse bar. The afternoon focused on services for Pratt, with jurors excused until tomorrow morning.
In Blaie Supreme Court Judge Bird heard arguments on appointing a receiver for United Wireless Telegraph Company. The president and four directors were recently convicted in New York on a charge of misusing funds to solicit stock subscriptions.
Mexico City reports about a thousand killed and another injured as villages are destroyed by the Pacific coast earthquake near Colima Volcano. The government relocates relief to the center of the stricken districts with trains carrying doctors medicine and supplies.
Bayonne residents prepare for a municipal government vote on the adoption or rejection of the proposed commission plan. The outcome will determine Bayonne's future local governance structure and how officials are elected and work together.
C. N. Case of Kingsley reportedly spent Sunt Guy in the city, details unclear due to fragmented text.
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