Navy must not decline to defend the coast and canal
A Republican writer condemns the Democratic House for blocking naval appropriations in 1912. He argues the United States cannot remain isolated, stressing the need for a standing army and a strong navy to protect coastlines and the Panama Canal, warning Japan and Germany loom as rivals while Congress risks national security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Congress
Democratic
United States
England
Panama Canal
Mexico
Mgr
Carnegie
Mr. Carnegie
Greater
New York
Army
Chicago
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Denver
Detroit
Boston
Germany
Great Britain
France
Httle Jaitu
Japan
Spain
Philippines
Democratic House
Pacific
Atlantic
Canal
Ready to Meet the Cost of National Defense
The speaker warns that nations without protection must be defended by others and urges readiness. He stresses that protection costs money for land, water, lives, property, cities, and real estate values, and calls for maintaining a strong navy to defend the United States against decline.
Direct Election of U S Senators Approved by Congress
After eighty six years Congress passes a direct election amendment proposal. The vote moves to state legislatures. 36 states must ratify for constitutional change. The measure ends indirect Senate selection and marks a milestone toward democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
House
Senate
Michigan
Senate of the
Musselman A Deep Thinker Continues City Meeting Theme
A continued discussion on social reform exposes the Men and Religion movement initiated by Harry Arnold. The talk links seven day living, social service, sanitation, and child and adult welfare to a larger civilizational effort. Cochlin closes with optimism for fall meetings and growth of Traverse City’s community force.
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Harry Arnold
Cochlin
Trav
Early settler John Hoxie remembered as Pioneer farmer
John Hoxie aged 12 died at his farm home three miles west of Traverse City. Born in Albery Vermont in 1880 he served in Company E 106 N Y infantry during the Civil War and after moving to Traverse City became a carpenter for Perry Hannah. He later bought the farm west of the city where he lived forty years. Survived by his daughter Mrs A W Nelson and preceded by his wife and a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hoxie
N. Y
Traverse City
Perry Hannah
Grand Traverse Region
Last Service Held At Traverse City Church
Traverse City Methodists prepare for a historic final service in the current church after fifty years of worship. Reminiscences to be shared, as authorities plan moving services to the Presbyterian church for a period during rebuilding. Tearing down begins under George Luther with main addition preserved until after next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traverse City
Central M Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
George Luther
Williamsburg Notes and Local Arrivals
Williamstown area updates include Geo I Crisp returning from Big Rapids, Lew Hawley and son Allen from Alden visiting the William King home, Grace Cooper and Leila of Charlevoix visiting Rob Crow’s family, and Pearl and Theresa Merrill hosting a guest from Grawn. Charles Eaton visited Rapid City last Friday. A piano contest draws interest. Bert Loudon resigns as depot to post office carrier after six years and Fred Avery covers mail duties pending a new contract. A large crowd attended the Oddfellows benefit dance for Dave Hamilton, aiding a new house project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Geo. I. Crisp
Big Rapids
Lew Hawley
Allen
Alden
William King
Grace Cooper
Leila
Charlevoix
Rob Crow
Pearl
Theresa Merrill
Grawn
Charles Eaton
Rapid City
Bert Loudon
Suttons Bay
Fred Avery
The
Oddfellows
Dave Hamilton
Mayfield Notes Include Visits and Marriage
Mayfield news records Mrs Carlyle returning to Wausipa and visits by Dell Ensign, Glen Vandervort, and Mrs Jamison. Ida Hopkins welcomed a baby girl May 10. Mrs Janie Holladay visits Kingsley. Marion Dibbs travels to Chicago. Miss Edith Carlback visits Wayne Marigold. Seventh and eighth graders head to Kingsley for exams. school ends next week. Miss Julia Cooper and Pearley Brewer wed quietly with Rev H W Laye officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia C. Cooper
Pearley J. Brewer
H.W. Laye
The
Disciples Church
Simon Witham
Burglar Confesses Motive Before Spokane Congregation
Converted by the Salvation Army, a burglar in Spokane Washington stood before the hall crowd and displayed two revolvers an electric flash a jimmy and other burglary gear. He said he planned to rob stores out of hunger until he heard the choir music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Spokane
Wash
In Desperate Mood Impresario Jibe at Prima Donna
A desolate mood drives a heated exchange as an impresario quips about a prima donna’s voice. He disputes angelic tones when performances fail to please, noting he would rethink heaven if all voices sounded like hers.
Wanted 10000 pounds of wool at high market price
John Foote advertises for wool at the highest market price, with Citr. phone 1141. May 14 6t. For sale cheap six octave organ at address O care of Record Eagle. May 14 2t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John On. Foote
Citr
Record- Eagle
Auctioneers sought by Queen City Auction Co Traverse City
An advertisement invites contacts for an auctioneer to fetch high prices. The Queen City Auction Co located at 127 S Union St Traverse City Michigan lists Citizens phone No R232 Bell 151 and notes February 15 as a Thursday.
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Queen City Auction CO
S. Union St
Traverse City
Mich
Citizens
Bell
Markets Swing on Daily Wire Reports From Several Cities
Prices corrected daily by wire from Chicago Detroit Toledo and Buffalo through United Press telegraph service Buffalo May 15 CableReceipts 50 Cars active strong $540 $8.80 Calves Active 25c higher $6.25 9 Sheep Receipts 10 000 slow 1 to 25c lower $9 9 25 No 2 3 500 t 7o Logs Receipts bet fairly active 4 to 10 lower S 0F 8.10 closing at 7107.20 Grain Detroit May Wheat $li1iai Corn 80e Gais Ge Chicago May 1i Wheat $1.11 Corn Tree Oats 52840 Toledo May 75 Wheat $1.19 Corn S044e Oats a8lac
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Detroit
Toledo
Buffalo
United Press Telegraph Service
Gais
Yoledo
Local Markets Livestock and Farm Produce Prices Today
Local markets report livestock prices with Monday corrections and variable daily updates. Buying prices list potatoes butter hay straw with per ton figures, selling prices mirror market shifts. Grain prices show Wheat Corn Oats Rye from Hannah Lay Co and Traverse City Milling Co. Hides Wool and Tallow prices adjust as markets vary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah & Lay Co
Traverse City Milling Co
RENNIE'S PAIN KILLER PROMISES RELIEF AT HOME
A distressed notice touts RENNIOS PAIN KELLING MACHOOL as a household medicine to combat diarrhoea cramps dysentery and cholera like symptoms. It claims quick relief for rheumatism sprains cuts and wounds and notes a 25 cent bottle sold by the American Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelling Machool
Mortgage Sale Notice in Traverse City Michigan
Default on a mortgage dated September 11 1909 by Oscar M Morse and Sarah Morse to Richard Hurlbut of Florida. Public auction on June 15 1912 at 10am at the north front door of the Traverse City Court House to cover the debt plus interest and costs on Lot 43 45 Oak Woods Addition to Traverse City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar M. Morse
Sarah Jr. Morse
Traverse City
Michigan
Richard Hurlbut
Dade County
Florida
Leeds
Stand Traverse
Michisan
Tiber
Grand Traverse
County of
State of
Underwood & Umlor
Painless Teeth Extraction by Ka-olar Method
Dr W G Kinyon advertises a painless tooth extraction method as a drugfree procedure. He lists his Traverse City Michigan address and promotes it for nervous or heart-weak patients seeking relief from aching teeth without unconsciousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Kinyon
Wilhelm Block
Gr. Holdaworth
Traverse City
Michigan
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Erse City
Old Central Methodist Church
Mayfield
Miss Walter
Douglass & Kellogg
Front Sreets
Douglass & Kellogg’s
Local Markets
Pees Steels Dole Fea Asiatet
Ge Sers
Qalvess
H. P.j
WM. Jackson
Letous
Wait’s Drug Store
Cor
Front and Union
Lis
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