Supreme Court Reverses Contempt Case Victory for Union Labor
Washington May 15 The Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling in a Bucks Stove & Range Co case, finding Chompers Attelell and Frank Morrison officers of the American Federation of Labor guilty of contempt of court in a store boycott. The court said the act was civil contempt and ordered the case dismissed and the matter discontinued.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Chompers, Attelell
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Libor
Bucks Stove & Range Co
Lamar
Fle
Apportionment of Library Fine Funds by Districts
The county allocates last year’s fine revenues to districts and townships for library use. Payout to start June 1, based on pupil counts in districts with libraries and township libraries where none exist. A total of $1,181 is distributed on 6,191 pupils, at 181% cents per capita, with listed district shares.
Foote and Reames dissolve partnership
The West Front street grocers Foote and Reames are dissolved by mutual consent. W R Foote buys out Reames and will run both the Foote & Reames Manufacturing company, maker of paper balers, and the grocery business with added help. Reames to operate in northwestern Canada.
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Foote & Reames
West Front Street
W. R. Foote
B. L. Reames
Canada
Foote
Carrier Pigeon Found on South Manitou Island
On May 13 at the South Manitou Life Saving Station crew members John Tobin William Wheeler and Nelse Nelson found a carrier pigeon on the station roof with a silver leg band and a message from the steamer Henry Phipps. The note said the card came down in the engine room twelve hours after leaving Chicago and wished safe return home to Arthur Chopper. The bird will depart South Manitou for Chicago after rest and nourishment.
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Chicago
South Manitou Island
Savng
John N. Tobin
Wm. E. Wheeler
Nelse Nelsom
Henry Phipps
Five Miners Perish in Delaware and Hudson Mine
Five miners died in a Delaware and Hudson Coal Company mine near Wilkesbarre last night from white damp and fire. The bodies were recovered today about 1,000 feet from the accident site and the cause remains unknown.
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Delaware
Hudson Coal Mine
Wilkesbarre
May
Delaware & H Hudson Coal Company
Antrim County Republican Banquet Highlights Fourteenth Annual Event
The fourth annual Republican banquet at Bellaire Opera House followed a 5 pm business meeting. Traverse City guests enjoyed a program by the Bellaire orchestra and the Congregational women prepared the banquet. Notables included OC A Skeleher Elmer White Herman Kirchner C F Trunter and Judge C J Bailey with H S Amerson filling for absent speakers. Frank Knox chairman of the state GOP spoke on progressives, Taft endorsement and reciprocity. George Osborn and others attended. event praised as highly successful.
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Antrim
Traverse City
OC. A. Skeleher
Elmer E. White
Herman Kirchner
C. F. Trunter
BE. J. J. Mills
Mancelona
W. 5. Mesick
Antrin County
C. J. Bailey
William T. Yeo
H. 5S. Amerson
J. W. Mayne
Taft
Charles A. Skelcher
George Osborn
Osborn
Ftrank Kinox
State Republican Committee
Frank Kuhn
P. C. Gilbert
Primary School Money Apportioned in Traverse County
County Clerk Elmer E. White announced the apportionment of primary school funds for Traverse County. About ten days will pass before distribution by the county treasurer. The spring total is unusually large at about $7 per capita, with shares allocated to each township and the city.
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Elmer EE. White
Traverse County
Uprising in Capital City Threatens Foreign Residents
Mexico City reports an imminent uprising and insurgent assault on the capital with fortifications under way. foreigners warned, guards increased, and many foreign women and children sent out. In Cananea, Sonora, insurgents captured the city at night to use as a supply base. A split among rebel leaders over Navarro’s fate is noted while policy on border trade remains neutral.
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Mexico City
Douglas
Cananea
Sonora
Alexican
Navarro
Orozco
Villa
Madero
Washington
United States
Mexico
State Department
W. W. Parr Elected President of South Side Co
The South Side Co held its annual meeting on Friday electing W. W. Parr as president, W. N. Kelley as vice president, G. McMichael as secretary, and J. J. Corcoran as treasurer. Since reorganizing after financial difficulties the firm has grown to about 106 employees, with strong demand and few idle workers in Traverse City.
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The
South Side Co
W. W. Parr
W. N. Kelley
G. McMichael
J. J. Corcoran
Old South Side Lumber Co
Parr
Traverse City
Paroled prisoner to west as governor acts
Lansing May 11 Governor Osborn paroled Frank Marston from Jackson prison stating he is dying of consumption. The contractor who secured the parole promised to pay Marston's way west.
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Lansing
Osborn
Frank Marston
Jackson
Marston
Mass Meeting Opens Anti Saloon Campaign in Traverse City
Local option movement gains momentum as the Anti Saloon league launches statewide drive in Grand Traverse county. A Sunday program at City Opera House drew a full house with music by the Church of Christ chorus. Rev Stovall presided and introduced T P Bauer who forecast the destruction of the open saloon within a year. George W Morrow praised Traverse City leadership and challenged an editorial doubting local option’s effectiveness, noting ongoing efforts.
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Anti-Saloon League
Grand Traverse County
Gneva Louse
Church of Christ
W. C. Stovall
T. P. Bauer
Grand Traverse
George W. Morrow
Traverse City
Wilhelm
Morrow
Record-Eagle
Fire at Frank Prush residence causes minor damage
Firefighters battled a garret blaze at 257 East Tenth Street Saturday at 6 45 PM sparked by the chimney. The fire was extinguished after laying one line of hose, with only a few dollars in damage and full insurance coverage. On return, the gray team pulling the hose wagon bolted, injuring a car and minor wagon gear as the driver controlled the rear.
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Frank Prush
Ast
Tenth Street
George Ott
Tracas
Resignation at Hannah Lay Mercantile. Campbell Moved to Hardware
George Dago resigns from Hannah Lay Mercantile and Edward Campbell becomes manager of the hardware division. Campbell has years of service in the department and is familiar with shelf and heavy hardware, paints, tools, mill supplies, sporting goods, and related lines. He is popular with the trade and success in his new duties is expected.
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George Dago
Hannah & Lay Mercant Tile Company
Edward Campbell
Campbell
Death notice for Mrs. Dora Vosl and survivors
Mrs. Dora Vosl aged 55 died Sunday at noon at her daughter's home on Third Street after a brief illness. She leaves her mother and one brother in Cleveland Ohio, four daughters Mrs Frank Edick Charlotte Mrs H Bryan Cadillac Mrs Gagnon and Miss Julia Wehr of this city, and a son Joseph Weir in Charlotte. Funeral from the Church of the Immaculate Conception Tuesday at 9 AM with Father Sheehan officiating.
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Dora Vosl
Mert J. Gagnon
Third Street
Vogl
Cleveland
Frank Edick
Charlotte
H. Bryan
Cadillac
Gagnon
Julia Wehr
Joseph Weir
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Pather Sheehan
Rebels Prepare to Attack Nongales as Mexico City Crisis Grows
Five thousand Mexican rebels march toward Nongales and threaten to attack the capital within two weeks. Federals brace for assault while refugees flee toward the United States. Reports from San Antonio and City of Mexico describe heavy movement, rising sympathies for the rebels, and calls of Viva Madero along the route to the border.
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Nongales
Ariz
Mexico
San Antonio
Texas
International & Northern
I'red Wolters
Mrs. Wolters
Juarez
United States
Vera Cruz
City of Mexico
Laredo
Francisco Figueroa
Mexico City
Tguala
Miranda
Buena Vista
Iga
Marking Big Fill On Blair Township Road Project
County road commissioners drive a large fill across a ravine in Blair township six miles south of the city. The completed fill rises 22 feet, runs about 100 feet long and 24 feet wide at the crest with gravel roadbed. About 1800 cubic feet of earth will be moved, funded by a Blair township appropriation of 1000 dollars to support the road’s construction and linking with last year’s mile.
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County Road Commissioners
Blair Township
Marking the bay by Shumaee in Lake Michigan
The U S S Shumaee, a light house tender, lay over in the city Friday night and began placing bouys in the bay this morning. A bell buoy was set on the reef off the wharf near Birmingham, two gas and bell bouys were placed north of Marion island, and another near Old Mission Point. Bell bouys will be placed at Lees Point and Gault Island near Northport.
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U.S. S
Lake Michigan
Bouys
Bingham
Marion Island
Old Mission Point
Lees Point
Gault Island
Northport
Rescued Mereda Passengers Reach New York by Rail
Most of the Mereda's rescued passengers have arrived in New York from Norfolk by rail. They all praised the crew of the Mereda. Admiral Farragut is reported to arrive in the city today.
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Mereda
New York
Norfolk
Farragut
Magnolias Attract City Visitors To Washington Street
A magnolia tree in full bloom at 622 Washington Street draws many spectators from across the city. The plant, first blooming last year, was identified as magnolia by a Central School botanist. About 35 blossoms, 3 to 5 inches wide, show pink outer petals and waxy white interiors, filling the air with a rich perfume.
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James Marvin
Washington Street
Central School
Little Child Dead in Williamsburg
The two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Cronkright died at 6 am after a two week illness from spinal meningitis and pneumonia. Funeral services will be at the home Friday at 10 o'clock led by Rev. Mr. Reakes, with interment at Oakwood cemetery in Traverse City.
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Williamsburg
E. Pb. Cronkright
Abolishing Gum Machines Moves Forward in Lansing
Attorney General Kuhn rules gum machines that dispense more than the regulation amount are gambling devices. He estimates thousands will be abolished as Secretary of State Martindale prepares new game and fish laws. Quail are added to this fall’s hunt list.
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Lansing
Kuhn
Martindale
Osborn offers aid to Taft for reciprocity bill
Governor Osborn announced in Lansing that he would aid President Taft in pushing the reciprocity bill. He criticized alleged Michigan farmer representatives in Washington for not reflecting the majority sentiment.
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Lansing
Mich
Osborn
Taft
Michigan
Washington
Swimmer Joe Chamberlain Drowns at Sebell Bath Dam
May 15 at Menroe Joe Chamberlain aged 29 attempted to swim the Sebell and Bath dam when cramps overtook him and he drowned. The incident draws local attention to river safety and the risks of swimming near dam structures.
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Menroe
Joe Chamberlain
Sebell & Bath
Old Resident William Dalton Dies at Mapleton Home
William Dalton longtime coachman for Hon J H Roberts died Saturday at 5 am at Roberts summer home. Funeral service set for Monday at 10 am at the Catholic church in Mapleton.
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William Dalton
Old Mission
Summmer
J. H. Roberts
Mapleton
Elks Reunion Preparations Power Traverse City Rally
Michigan Elks plan a June 7 8 9 convention with special trains from Grand Rapids Muskegon Cadillac Manistee and possibly Petoskey. A grand parade fireworks drill competition and brook trout dinner are planned aided by Traverse City efforts and an information bureau at the Board of Trade bungalow on Cass Street.
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Michigan Elks
Tks
Michigan
Grand Rapids Lodge No. 48
Muskegon
Cadillac
State Association
Gregory Tire Works Co
Chicago
Battle Creek
Wiliams
Big Rapids
Grand Rapids
Port Huron
Manistee
Mrs Minetta Morris Dies After Illness At 31
Mrs. Minetta Morris 31 wife of Claude A. Morris 410 West Seventh street died shortly after 11 o'clock Thursday forenoon after a yearlong illness of tuberculosis though confined to bed three weeks. She was formerly Miss Minetta Aukerman born in Grand Rapids and moved with her family to town recently. Survived by husband and eight year old daughter. She belonged to the Wisterna Rebekah lodge and had many friends here. Funeral from home Saturday at 10 with Rev. B A Hills. interment Oakwood.
Minnesota Farmers Protest Reciprocity Before Senate Finance Panel
Minnesota farmers crowded the senate finance committee in Washington on May 11 to oppose reciprocity. Farmers from the northwest called the proposition unjust to farmers and beneficial only to eastern manufacturers.
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Washington
Minnesota
Senate Finance Committee
Northwest
Wilson Reaches the Coast for Pacific Tour
Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey arrived in Los Angeles to start a three day Pacific coast tour. He plans public speeches to boost his Democratic presidential candidacy and will proceed to San Francisco Portland Seattle and other northern cities.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Portland
Seattle
Stimson Named Secretary of War In Taft Cabinet Shakeup
Henry L. Stimson, defeated New York gubernatorial candidate, to replace Jacob A. M. Dickinson as secretary of war. The move aims to harmonize Roosevelt and the old guard, with Dickinson citing business reasons for retirement. Stimson’s nomination leaves New York with two cabinet posts as Wickersham remains attorney general.
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Washington
Henry L. Stimson
Roosevelt
New York
Dickinson
Demdural
Old Guard
Henry J. Stimson
Taft
Jacob AM. Dickinson
Tennessee
Stimson
Richard A. Ballinger
Walter L. Fisher
Illinois
George W. Wickersham
Wequetong Club Plans Busy Season of Recreation
The Wequetong club directors laid plans for summer including opening the club house on May 15 with dancing parties to follow. The tennis court will be resurfaced with clay, an expert groundmaster to oversee play, and the interior refitted with new lights and a polished floor for dancing. A new bridge over the river will be built later, making grounds among the finest in the state. Walt Hansen begins as steward Monday morning.
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Wequetong Club
Weguetong Club
Walt Hansen
Lumber Yard Fire Damages Thompsonville Yard Sheds
A forenoon fire at the Piqua Handle company lumber yards caused losses estimated between 10000 and 14000 dollars. The blaze started in a shed and, aided by high winds, threatened factory buildings but they were saved. Two sheds burned while bucket brigades aided the fire department. Insurances will cover about two thirds of the loss.
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Thompsonville
Piqua Handle Company
Fire Wounds Firefighter After Slumber Amid Inland Blaze
Doc McDowell and Frank Reynolds fought a blaze along the R. B. railroad in Inland township. While resting near heavy timber, McDowell awoke on fire, his clothing nearly burned away and his legs badly burned, as smoke approached from a different direction than the slashings they had just attacked.
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R. B
Inland Township
Doc’ McDowell
Frank Reynolds
Doc
Miller Grain lumber yard destroyed by fire at Vassar
Fire at the Miller Grain lumber yard in Vassar caused $25,000 in damage. The blaze started from a yard engine of the Michigan Central, investigators reported.
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Vassar
Miller Grain Company
Michigan Central
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