City Council Debates State Street Sewer Plan and Toll on Taxpayers
The regular council meeting covered a proposed State Street sewer from Gordon Street to the city limits. Debate centered on who pays, with trustees of the Old Ladies Home opposing a nearby cesspool and city residents arguing the public should bear the cost. Discussion touched on water access, road fixes, bid acceptance for a chemical wagon, and charter compliance before adjourning for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Court
Marvin Ferguson
A. O. Hyde
Andrew Chrystal
John Cliver
Marshall
State Street
Eignat
Hamilton
Powell
Ald
State Board of Health
Ayes
Dean
Egeler
Tamilton
Nayes
Miller
Court
Smyth
Carver
Grant
Sovnmess
Mansion Street
Ries Creek
Marshall’ Ave
South Mar
Shill Avenue
Ald. Miller
Fred Wisher
Marengo
Hmita
Ald. Egeler
Loouat Street
Firs Department
Seagrave Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Ohio
Page Egeler
Wayes
W. J. Dowsett
Finance Committee
Als
Electric Light and Water Works
Marehall
Battle Creek Cereal Food Company Limited Formed
A Battle Creek business announces the creation of Battle Creek Cereal Food Company Limited with capital stock of 325000, 270000 paid in, and 250 shares of 100 each. The firm will manufacture cereal products, erect a four story building, and start by October 15. Officers include Chairman Horace M. Griffin New York with 600 shares, Vice Chairman William H. Vance Toledo 600, Secretary Harria T. Harvey Battle Creek 0, Treasurer Bbes A. Wilson Holly Michigan 660, Superintendent Joshn Liniben Battle Creek 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Battle Creek Cereal Food Company Limited
Coursany
Horace M. Griffin
New York
William H. Vance
Toledo
Harria T. Harvey
pBbes. A. Wilson
Holly, Alich
Joshn Liniben
Fire Destroys Home and Valued Library in Albion
A fire destroyed the house of Reverend Kilpatrick in Albion, once of Howell, with extensive damage to a library of over four thousand volumes. The collection included an original historical document from George the Third of Kughead, once offered for $600, and furniture and household goods were saved. Insurance covered £1500.
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House of the Key
J. H W. Kapa
Albion
Howell
Matiny Ld
Uditivons
George
Kughead
Severe Storm Devastates Pennfield Farms In Thunderbolt Night
Reports from Calhoun county describe a severe Thursday evening storm causing three Pennfield township fires. The Benchly farm house burned after a late night lightning strike, a Thompson barn and assets burned with horses and vehicles lost, and Henry Green farm suffered major damage with hay and machinery destroyed. One dog injured, several outbuildings ignited, insurance varying. Damage totals reach into thousands across farms.
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Calhouh County
Battle Creek
Pennfield Township
Benchly Farm
Oslock
Arley Jackson
George F. Johnson
Johnson
GO. M. Thompson
Buffalo
GO. P. Collier
Mr. Thompson
Allison Mead
Thompson
Henry Green
Spain
Convis
Edduane
Mrs Sebastian and Ver Plank Fugitives Return to Albion
A local Albion report recounts Mrs. Sebastian displacing household goods from the European hotel, fleeing with Ver Plank to Chicago, then returning with Fred Sebastian and a relative. They faced charges of larceny and evasion, pleaded guilty to minor counts, and were fined. Ver Plank agreed to cover half the expenses and depart, while Mrs. Sebastian resumes her hotel role if a serious charge is dropped.
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Detroit
Frea Presa
Albion
Asbastian
Fred Sebastian
William Ver Plank
Sebastian
Chicago
Ver Plank
Sebastan
Austin
Yer Pinnk
O. T. Smith
Wos
Vor Plank
Monavy
Soriona
European Hotel
Calhoun Justices Urged to Curb Petty Prosecutions
Calhoun County prosecutor warns justices against prosecuting petty and criminal cases without his knowledge. He urges the Board of Supervisors to disallow such claims and cites Michigan law requiring written orders and security for costs.
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Tham
Board of Supervisors
Hatch
Oslhoun County
Marshall, Mich
Calhoun County
Michigan
Justices of the Peace
Justice of the Peace
Mless
Jesse M. Harcu
N. B
Attempted suicide at Battle Creek man dying in hospital
Ace Conyis of Battle Creek attempted death by own action Sunday at his Maplestreet home. Found with severe throat wounds from a razor, the windpipe nearly severed and the jugular narrowly missed. Taken to Nichols hospital. doctors say he will die. He is 48, with a wife and several children. despondency from family troubles and heavy drinking cited as cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ace Conyis
Battle Creek
Maplestreet
Convis
Nichols Hospital
Badly Scalded Arthur Chapman In Yard Accident
Arthur Chapman yard master for the Cincinnati Northern at Battle Creek suffered severe injuries when a flare burst on Engine 24 scalding both legs. He was at South Linden street when the incident occurred and is expected to remain off work for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Chapman
South Linden Street
Cincinnati Northern
Mr. Chapman
Battle Creek
Joy
Divorce Granted in Battle Creek Case Halladay v Halladay
Judge Winsor grants a divorce in the Austin 3 Halladay versus Catherine Halladay case filed in Battle Creek County. Married in 1856, the couple has not cohabited for about a decade. Plaintiff awarded decree and defendant’s solicitor $159. Attorneys for plaintiff W A Crosby and D O Salisbury. for defendant J H Green and O S Clark.
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Winsor
Austin
Halladay
Catherine Halladay
Battle Creek
W. A. Crosby
D. O Salisbury
J. H. Green
Clark
Eventful Life of Loyal G Ketlogg Ex-Sheriff and Banker
Loyal G Ketlogg of Battle Creek, once prominent banker, miller, produce dealer and Calhoun County sheriff, led a dramatic career from Syracuse birth in 1622 to founding the First National Bank of Battle Creek in 1865. He set Michigan records for wheat and wool prices, attempted a grain corner, paid farmers millions, and faced decline, with Civil War era profits and later obscurity.
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Loyal G. Ketlogg
Battle Creek
Calhoun County
Syracuse
N. Y
First National Bank of
Michigan
United States
Detroit
Chicago
Boston
New York
Train No 21 Strikes Unknown Man Near Allegan
An eastbound Cincinnati Northern train struck and instantly killed a man about 20 years old three miles east of Allegan while pulling Train No 2. The body was recovered and the train halted for about thirty minutes. The incident occurred Tuesday morning. occupancy by Engineer Richards and Fireman Carpenter of Allegan was noted. Ward of thanks from widow Mrs Kon Ryver follows.
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Cincinnati Northern
Allegan
Richards
Carpenter
Cincinnati
Altepan
Proclamation Establishes Free Trade With Porto Rico
Washington July 24 President issues proclamation establishing free trade between Porto Rico and the United States and forming a civil government on the island. Proclamation notes commercial freedom commemorating the American flag’s planting and cites the Foraker act for duties between the U S and Porto Rico.
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Porto Rico
United States
Washington
Foraker
Porto Brico
Wanted Week Men and Weak Women To Take Kuill's Pills
An old advertisement targets women and men described as weak or nervous, urging use of Kuill's Red Filma for health, strength, and beauty before summer. It claims liver and kidney products relieve ailment and advertise 25 dose and 10 counts weekly editions.
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Womer
Kuill
Box
Miners in a Riot at King's Mines Leaves Several Hurt
In Cambridge on Sunday a free for all fight between Hungarian and Slavish miners at Black Top mine left one dead Grant Taylor two more mortally wounded Melvin Sheldon Joe Reedon and an injured bystander and a fourth man with a crushed skull Lawrence Busby colored now jailed The sheriff saved Busby from lynching as eight suspects remain in custody with quiet at Black Top and warnings to leave the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
King’s Mines
Black Top Mine
Grant Taylor
Joe Reedon
Melvin Sheldon
Mack Sheldon
Lawrence Busby
Busby
Tie
Taylor
Reedon
Sheldon
Sherrif Collison
Black Top
Farm laborers win dispute over watermelon pickers pay
Indianapolis July 26 The first clash between farmers and a southern Indiana farm laborers union ended Friday with the owners conceding to the strikers demand for higher pay. Melon pickers and haulers, previously paid 75 cents to one dollar, won a raise to 1.50 per day after owners failed to recruit in neighboring counties and then raised offers to 1.75 and finally two dollars. The strikers returned to work as the union’s terms were met. Deputy Hawkins murder case and another river island article also appear in the same report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Farmers and Farm Laborers’ Union
Indiana
Paul
Tose
United States
Rose
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Battle Creek Cereal Company Limited
Albion Bludta
Bad Llisfortuna
Esaiing Bradshaw
Pennfidla Township
Plank
Chiange
Sho Fen
Calhoun
Hattie Creek
Deedsion
Loyal C. Ketlogg
Iliinole
Chicega
Alaa
Mrkon Ryver
Col. Garrett
Beern
Fretoria
Garrett
Pear Vereeniging
Terma
Monticello
Fla
Simon Willams
Hawkins
Liberty
R. H. Kilpatrick
Williams
Kilpatrick
Howells Island
Missouri City
Gibbs
Williams Transportation Line
South Haven
Fom
Bea Agiik Et Yuu Biabiop
Ernie Cuamed
Depois Gaping
Gail Dulorictid
Motes
C.W, Williams
Soy
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Clare
Proprietors
W. State St
J. W. Bradshaw
H. J. Cortright
Real Estate Exchange
U. S. Fidelity & Couaranty Co
Baltimore
Marshall Michigan
Washington Mouse
Lota
L. P. Huuzaxn
Linde Street
Baguire
J. W Lester, Aqui Wi
Ranover S
W. A. Tugeson
Notary Public Justice of the Peace Insurance Agent
Gitte Ovor Wodtime Biresi
Wavaad Sbory
Enn Oa
Rocky Mountain Tea
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