The United States Steel Corporation Volume Review
Horace L. Wilgus of the University of Michigan publishes a volume titled The United States Steel Corporation. It studies formation, by laws, management, legality, and industrial position with accessible data from Morgan, Carnegie, and other figures, based on lectures to Michigan students.
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University of Michigan
Horace L. Wilgus
Callaghan
United States Steel Corporation
Wilgas
J? Morgan &Co
Dby-dawa
United States
Great Brian
Te Corporation
Wiens
Morgan
Finanaier
Carnegie
J. P. Morgan
Bens
Morgan Doce
Vigilant
Defender
Columbia
Atlantic
Ife
Ned Slitex Steel Corporation
Stetson
Gary
New Jersey
Standard Oil
Standard Oil Company
Federal Steel
National Steel
Coirse
Stileswade
City Treasurers Demand Funds From Bank Directors
City official Charles Selgaddt issues notice to directors of First National Bank of Niles to return city funds or face misconduct and negligence charges. The school fund, about 20,000 dollars, was in the bank vault at collapse. Directors named include Lacey Peter Wamer Womer Long and Stevens. Lacey and Wamer failed to meet assessments amid bitter tensions. Depositors call for prosecution of the entire board.
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City
Charles Selgaddt
Yfe
First National Bank of Niles
Martel
Wren
Schmidt
Sehanidi
Wic
Lacey
Peter Wamer
W. A. Womer
Tanna Long
W. W. Stevens
Lacey Haa Nok
Tacey
National Forestry Meeting Set for Lansing Next Summer
The National Forestry Commission chooses Lansing as the meeting site for next summer in Michigan. The commission also asks Michigan State University and Michigan Agricultural College to assist, highlighting Michigan’s forestry stance and state opportunities for experimentation.
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Hate Forestry Commission
Lansing
National Forestry Commission
State University
Michigan Agricultural College
Michigan
Supreme Court Reverses Ejectment Verdict in St. Clair Flats Case
The Michigan Supreme Court overturns a lower court ruling in an ejectment suit by the state against Daw, Dickinson, and Frank Gudlett. The decision sustains the defendants' claim to lands described as Stramness or Dickinson land within the St. Clair Flats, reversing the prior judgment for the state.
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Supreme Court
Michian
Dawm
Dickinson
Frank Gudlett
Stramness
Dickinson Island
St. Clair Flats
Divorces and Licenses in Marshall County Records
County clerk records from Marshall show 1945 marriage licenses issued in 1900, 101 divorce suits commenced in the past year, with 245 circuit court cases. Of these, 144 were chancery and 101 were law cases.
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Marshall
IOI
Schools Consolidating Plan Under State Guidance
The superintendent of public instruction announces a planned consolidation of several township school districts. The move follows a department advocated system aimed at more efficient operations at no extra cost.
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Superintendent of Public Instiuction
Michigan State News: Fatal Shoots and Sentences Across Michigan
In Adrian Bert Farrington shot James Hooker three times over alleged infidelity, Hooker dying from wounds as Farrington was arrested. Camille Chamberlain, revived after presumed death before funeral, later died. Womper Bliss, 24, sentenced to life for patricide on his Mount Clemens farm. judge decried the crime as revolting and merited no mercy.
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James Hooker
Adrian
Bert Farrington
Milian
Womper Bliss
Mount Clemens
Tucker
Bliss
Damages Sought in Mob Violence Suit in Leroy Township
Samuel Veach commences suit against Ingham County for 1560 damages after injuries from a mob incident in Leroy township months ago. The case tests the Dickinson Act of 1899 making counties liable to victims or their heirs in mob violence cases.
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Samuel Veach
Ingham County
Leroy Township
Mine accident at Negaunee claims nine miners
A cave in at the Negaunee mine caused the deaths of nine miners including William Williams Jota Sullivan John Pearce John Dasco e Jacob Mattsen Erick Lofy Jacob Hanale William Holkanen and Lowry Mattsen. The collapse occurred at the shaft bottom. had it happened half an hour sooner about 150 men could have died.
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Denih
Negaunee
William Williams
Jota Sullivan
John Pearce
John Dascoe
Jacob Mattsen
Erick, Lofy
Jacob Hanale
William Holkanen
Lowry Mattsen
Health In Michigan Reports From State Observers
Reports to the state board of health from 50 observers in various portions of the state indicate increases in pneumonia and scarlet fever and a decrease in kidney inflammations. Consumption was reported at 200 places, measles 24, typhoid 43, whooping cough 19, diphtheria 28, scarlet fever 122, smallpox 113 locations.
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Health
Michigan
State Board of Health
Chappel Charged in County Funds Embezzlement Case
In Alwnistique the former county treasurer P. Chappel has been arrested on embezzlement charges after a books examination showed an alleged shortage of 7300 dollars. Chappel cites poor bookkeeping as the cause.
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Foberdement
Alwnistique
P. Chappel
Chappel
Port Huron Fire and Fatal Lumber Load Tragedy In Michigan
A lumber load riding home from Bay City caused a fatal accident when it toppled a man named Merz. August Vermais, age 28, died instantly. The Port Huron elevator of the Port Wayne Elevator Company burned completely, with losses listed at 23000. Several businesses in Port Huron area were destroyed totaling 26000. Circular coinage circulates in Port Huron region. Mrs Anton Urdiieka buried her third husband in St Joseph. An additional rural free delivery route to Vermontville Eaton county begins February 1, route 25 miles, population 670, houses 149. Two thirds of Missaukee county saloons are owned by women. Beaconsville, Houghton county and Melya Betzie county post offices established. Arcadian mine blast near Calumet killed Isaake Savala and seriously injured Andrew Lara. Kalamazoo criminal activity in 1909 surged 50 percent versus prior periods. 887 cases prosecuted. Grand Rapids attorney TMnny Davis died in Philadelphia hospital. Lowell lawyer A Mains arrested for signing. Aviah Vrits, Mexican and Civil War veteran, died in Livporte aged 75. Byron Shiawassee town fire threatens business district. Ionia District Fair to hold a fair this year with re-elected officers. Lansing Sunday School Superintendents League plans a religious census February 1. Leonard of Buffalo and Emil Sanchez of Chicago fought ten rounds to a draw at Olympia Athletic group in Grand Rapids.
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Wis
Bay City
Cape
Merz. Aigust Vemars
Ager
Port Wavon Eevator Company
Firoin Lerdy
Gustafson & Olson
Elmer Stanford
John Sommers
Bacher
Charles Mayburker
Port Ituron
Anton Urdiieka
St. Joseph
Vermontville
Eaton County
Missaukee County
Beacon Ifill
Houghton County
Melya
Betzie
Arcadian
Calumet
Isaae Savala
Andrew Lara
Kalamazoo County
A. Wilkinson
Grand Rapids
Philadel
Phia
Ted Davis
Mains
Lowell
California
Aviah Vrits
Livporte
Ulla
Byron
Shiawassee
Ionia District Fair Association
Jeagne
Lansing
Tee Leonard
Buffalo
N.Y
Emil Sanchez
Chicago
Olympia Athletic
New Pardon Board Proposed By State Legislature
A proposed law would create a three member pardon board consisting of a physician a lawyer or ex judge and a secretary. Each would receive 3500 dollars yearly and devote full time to investigating applications for clemency. The current system is criticized for shallow probes and insufficient authority to effect timely releases.
Biggest Year Yet for Lake Superior Copper Mines
The year 1901 stands as one of the most prosperous in Lake Superior copper history. High metal prices boosted earnings, while mining employment edged down due to Calumet & Hecla reductions. Substantial capital flowed into stamp mills, machinery, and mine expansions, positioning several properties to lower copper costs. output figures indicate major activity across Calumet and nearby mines.
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Thosl
Lake Superior
Calumet & Hecla Company
Faithful to the End in Niles Marriage
Miss Sadie Wheaton, a Niles teacher, wed T. R. Towell, a Chicago banker, after thirteen years of engagement. She delayed the ceremony to care for an ailing aunt, whose death freed her to marry. The couple then set a wedding date and united in matrimony a few days ago.
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Beuntiar
Sadie Wheaton
Niles
Towell
Chicago
Montis
Route 4 to be Established at Caro February First
Delivery additions modify service areas rural arc acquisition details include Route 4 coverage 27 miles long 38 square miles serving 115 000 population Two star routes to be discontinued replaced by carrier routes at Calwood Elma Wood Ellington and Columbia Mall redirected to Caro through mail carrier changes
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Caro
Calwood
Elmawood
Ellington
Columbia
Mitral
Mall
Curo
Quick Divorce in Genesee County Court
Edith Niles was divorced from Jerry Niles in Genesee County Circuit Court, a rapid case completed in minutes after petition. The story notes a separate 1995 robbery at Colinetah depot and mentions plans to begin Thornapple drain work in Charlotte, a major 19 mile ditch affecting 120000 acres, plus a taxpayer list of 1098 names.
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Genesee County
Edith Niles
Jerry Niles
Tatler
Jackson
Colinetah
Thornapple
Charlotte
Wolves Most Numerous In Upper Peninsula This Winter
Wolves are described as more numerous in the upper peninsula than ever before with woodsmen repeatedly pursued. The text notes savage encounters near settlements and reports a man named Cave killed within a half mile of Menomines recently.
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Upper Peninsula
Inek
Wen
Cave
Menomines
Outlook Bright for Republicans in 1902 Canvass
The outlook for the Republican Party in 1902 is bright with rising prosperity and stronger trade, as the new year begins. Observers note economic gains, stock highs, and increased orders for iron and steel, fueling optimism about party cohesion and victory in the upcoming congressional elections. Leaders in Indiana and Ohio advocate party unity, dismiss fears of discord, while the national mood favors Republicans as the Philippines and Cuban issues see little internal division.
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New York Exchange
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Tidizna
Bub Ub
Indianapolis
Indiana
Ohio
Messrs
Hanna
Forster
Congress
Philippines
Eywisa
Meliiley
United States
Financial views of Shaw as next treasury secretary
The piece argues Gov. Shaw’s official stance on national finance remains unsettled. It cites gold standard, legal tender, and sinking fund rules, suggests he will not suspend bond purchases, and predicts stable government deposits in banks. It notes he backs silver in gold and debates asset banking versus paper currency.
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Gov. Shaw
the Treasury
Gage
Treasury
Shaw
Chicago Evening Post
Ldnd
Ant
Political drift and editorial critique in a noisy year
A compilation of editorials and notices from multiple papers judging political figures and the year’s events. It notes Bryan’s editorial failures, Wall Street sentiment, and Democratic minority tensions in Washington. It closes with hopeful reflections on prosperity after the assassination of President McKinley.
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Denver
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Detrotree Press
Mem
Gov. Shaw
Wall Street
Cincinnati
Trihane
House of Representatives
Washington
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Richardson
Tennessee
Jess
Troy
United States
Albany
Ana
Melkinley
Atheny Argus (Dem
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BOARD
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