Remarkable Congress Probe Tilts Against Trusts
A long and controversial investigation into U S military conduct in Coeur d Alene Idaho dominates the congressional agenda since February. Representatives Lentz and Sulzer push political capital with hearsay questions about the Standard Oil trust and mine operations, provoking strong cross talk and accusations of abuse.
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United States Congress
House Committee On
United States
Coeur d’Abner
Shoshone County
Idaho
Crimea
John J. Tentz
Democratic majority backs subsidies for shipping bill
A Democratic minority report notes foreign shipping interests failed to unite Democrats against the shipping bill. It argues free ships are impracticable and notes Republicans would not sign such legislation, warning it would harm American shipyards. Subventions are urged as the only practicable means to revive the merchant marine.
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Congress
House
Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
exposes in congress attack on administration by lentz sulzer
A detailed critique portrays congressmen Lentz and Sulzer as driving a hostile inquiry into the administration. It claims witnesses were drilled to reveal a supposed great wrong, with partisan tactics and legalistic games used to force a political blot on the administration. It highlights alleged hearsay, prejudgment, and manipulation by Democratic committee members. The piece contrasts this with economic notes praising McKinley era trade gains and prosperity forecasts.
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Ocratic
Congress
Columbus
Grosvenor
Oliv
Messrs
Lay, Wett and Slayden
Lentz
Sulzer
Lhey
Committee On
Consular Service Critique By Parker Sparks Debate
George Parker, biographer of Grover Cleveland, claims the Consular Service is impaired by politics in a magazine piece. He asserts Cleveland’s favoritism harmed the service, yet Parker, a beneficiary, defends his stance while noting reforms require exams for consular posts under the current administration.
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George Parker
Cleveland
United States
Birmingham
Parker
No. Fveuse Whatever. Democratic power questioned
The text asserts the democratic party has lost immediate financial leverage yet remains capable of bluster. It argues there are other crucial questions to address and that the party’s capacity for blaudtering remains strong amid ongoing political debate.
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Democratic Party
Uy Party
Evaporated Apples Market Worth in 1800 and Yesterday
Evaporated apples fetched 44 percent of a cent per pound in the New York market in 1800. Last year consumers could afford them at 0 percent of a cent, reflecting a drastic drop in market value and purchasing power.
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New York
Shipping Question Becomes Nonpartisan Debate
In a rare departure from party lines, lawmakers stress a nonpartisan approach to shipping policy. Democrats align with progressive and patriotic Republicans to counter foreign interests and the impact on American free trade allies.
Lessons On Tariffs And Trade From The Last Decade
The article argues that protective tariffs expand exports and benefit workers and manufacturers. It cites Treasury data showing higher annual exports under protection than free trade, including bacon and coal figures, and notes George Fred Williams leading a delegation at the convention.
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United States
Treasury Department
Texparla
Free Trade Administration
McKinley
George Fred Williams
Grand Commandery Conclave and May Festival at University
Across Ann Arbor many state visitors gathered for the Michigan Grand Commandery conclave and a series of events. Detroit and Kalamazoo commanderies attended with Windsor Ontario. a grand drill impressed crowds at the athletic field and a concert followed in University Hall. The Tomo pathogenic Association held meetings with new officers elected and a revised constitution, while the seventh annual May festival drew 4000 in capacity University Hall for multiple performances by famed artists. The university board met, expanding entrance requirements, planning a $250,000 science building, and approving a marine engineering program with faculty choices from leading schools.
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University of Michigan
University City
Knights Templar
Michigan Knights Templar
Ann Arbor
Michigan Grand Commandery
Detroit
Kalamazoo
Jackson, Marshall and Adrian
Windsor
Ontario
Lniversity Hall
School of Music
Philip van Zile
Nelrait
Fred Bonine
Niles
Eluglert
Order
Wiwidership
Board of Regents
University
Ntervary
Dental
Railroad Taxes Soar under Osborn's Annual Computation
Railroad Commissioner Chase S Osborn filed with the auditor general the annual railroad tax list due by July 1. Total taxes rise to 1 240 845 27 from 1 087 616 89 last year an increase of 16 69 percent. Notable hikes include Chicago and West Michigan Grand Trunk Lake Shore Michigan Central and Wabash with gains ranging from about 6 000 to 29 000 dollars.
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Chase S. Osborn
Auditor General
Chicago & West Michigan
Grand Trunk
Lake Shore
Michigan Central
Wabash
Chicago & Northwestern
Writ to test inheritance tax law in Detroit executors
Attorneys Moore and Goff file in the supreme court a writ of prohibition to stop Probate Judge Durfee from collecting the inheritance tax on M S Smith. The case challenges the law's constitutionality, arguing the tax is not a specific property tax, not the annual tax required by Article 14, and violates uniformity.
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Moore and Goff
Detroit
Supreme Court
Smith
Durfee
Rapid-Fire Gun by Captain OConnell Promises New Age
Captain Jack OConnell of Rapid River claims a prototype rapid firing rifle capable of 400 shots per minute. The device resembles a standard hunting rifle and uses twenty cartridge bundles loaded through the breach. Ten trigger pulls can discharge twenty shots, and a single pull can fire all 280 shots rapidly by holding the trigger back.
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Jack O'Connell
Rapid River
Delry County
O'Connell
Peculiar Marriage in Wisconsin Involving Veteran and Bride
Article reports a strange union in Wisconsin between Wy 1S from Lee township, a war veteran aged 82, and an 18 year old bride. Consent issues arose as the parents were not consulted and an attorney advised remarriage. Banks, previously married to a consenting woman, seeks to retain the wife and property including a bank account and pension.
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Agale
Hicks
AM Gss
Lee Township
Wisconsin
Banks
Ife
County Must Pay Writ Mandates State Funds
Supreme court orders Muskegon County to pay $4,412.52 to the state including 2,095.27 for delinquents’ tax advertising. The ruling holds county and township officers’ expenses are due to the state and must be reimbursed. Norton Slay traces his father Anthony Wayne Slay in Dresser Indiana after years apart. the 75-year-old father and 45-year-old son reunite as fate brings them together.
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Supreme Court
Muskegon Counly
Norton Slay
Raitt Creek
Anthony Wayne Slay
Dresser
Ind
Dropped Dead Uncle Jimmie Hitchcock Pardoned in Lansing
Uncle Jimmie Hitchcock a famed Michigan figure died in Lansing after 34 years of a life sentence for murder was overturned as self defense and he was pardoned. The old man had relied on charity, refused county home stay, and left a son at Albion, N.
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Jimmie" Hitchcock
Michigan
Lansing
Hitchcock
Nian
Albion
Health reports show rising typhoid and scarlet fever in Michigan
Michigan reports from eight observers for the week ended May 12 indicate increases in typhoid and scarlet fever and a decline in intermittent fever across affected areas. Other notes include measles 127 sites, diphtheria 22, whooping cough 29, consumption 160 places, and meningitis 6 places with smallpox outbreaks listed in Detroit and several towns.
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Michigan
State Board of Health
Detroit
Colon
Cata
Marshall
St. Charles
Ground Rapids
Bratt
Richmond
Grosse Point
Seven Years for Kingsley in Hillsdale Court
Samuel Kingsley, recently convicted of criminal nesault in Hillsdale circuit court, sentenced by Judge Charter to seven years in Jackson prison. Kingsley is about 63. The girl victim was the daughter of his brother's wife, and she is not yet 16.
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Samuel Kingsley
Nesault
Iillsdale
Charter
Jackson
Kingsley
Fire Devastates Worcester Lumber Yard Complex
A blaze swept the C. H. Worcester company yards at Fisher destroying lumber and cedar stock. Losses exceed 200000 dollars with partial insurance. The Chicago Worcester outfit suffers the heaviest financial hit as hundreds of residents lose homes and shelter.
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Pire
C. H. Worcester Company
Fisher
Town Run
C. IT. Worcester Company of Chicago
Tivo Drowned in Grand River Rescue of Horses
Winslow Burhans a prominent figure in Tonia telephony and Elmer Snell city fire driver were drawn into Grand River by a capable boat. Both horses were recovered. Merhang was a late Winslow relative and a noted townsman.
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Tivo
Winslow P. Burhans
New State
Tonia
Elmer A. Snell
Grand River
Merhang
Winslow 2. Tohans
Fonia
News Items Briefly Told From A Busy Michigan Day
J G Boone of Burt was killed by a fall. Free postal delivery begins Sept 1 at Niles and Three Rivers. Loomis battery survivors held their annual reunion at Collwater. State Bar meet set for Arbor May 23, designated Coley day by university. Chaves Marshes of Saget died suddenly at about 60. Willam W Peterson of Menominee died in a mill belt accident. Harrisville jail vacancy for months. Pinckney curfew belt abandoned. Michigan public schools officers elected in Grand Rapids. First inheritance tax received by Michigan at $4464 from Delos W Filer estate. Brook trout season open. No anthrax in Michigan for 20 years per State Veterinarian Dunphy. Spies to build $50,000 business block and theater in Menominee. Canadians eye Alcona county lands at 50 cents an acre. Frank L Fuller files $40,000 trust mortgage. Henry D Brink, 85, of Hamilton, killed by lightning.
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J. G. Boone
Burt
Niles
Three Rivers
Saget
Willam W. Peterson
Menominee
Iarrisvile
Pinckney
Michigan Superintendents of Public Schools
Grand Rapids
W. E. Conklin
Dowagine
M. Tt. Parmelee
Charlotte
J. Milton Clark
Frankfort
Michigan
Delos
W. Filer
Mearistee
Frank L.fuller
Rockford
Cedar Rapids
Henry D. Brink
Af Hamilton
Hope College
Holland
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