Contempt and Monopolies Stir Chicago and Michigan
The Chicago News notes judge Hannecy's contempt actions against the American and calls contempt run counter to justice, while Judge Dunne dismisses the cases. It fears ongoing contempt could trigger public backlash and predicts political fallout for Hanney and Koblsuat. It condemns Michigan Telephone Co’s 100 percent residential rate hike, urging united action to curb trusts and monopolies and citing local advisories in Marshall.
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Hannecy
Chicago American
Pan Trust
Haneey
Massachusetts
Elbridge Haneey
Patrick Hennessey
Gas Trust
Judge Haneey
Koblsuat
Chicago
Republican Party
Michigan Telephone Company
Marshall
Michigan
Iion
Island Casey Postwar Debate Sparks Government Clash
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss postwar policy battles over territorial governance after the Spanish-American War. The snippet references divisions within the government and calls into question how new possessions should be treated, hinting at power struggles between executive and legislative branches.
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Island
Casey
Goverment
Personal notices from Battle Creek area
A string of short personal items noting travel, visits, and illness. J K Martin in Battle Creek on Wasinees. J L Bigelow and sister Mrs Bentley head to Waterville New York due to brother’s illness. Mrs William Merrill returns from Battle Creek. Mrs BE Kidney arrives from Monroe Wisconsin. Various residents visit Ann Arbor Detroit Chicago Kalamazoo and Chicago for family matters health or funerals. Also mentions Mo Porter funeral attendance and Michigan Cement Post company interests.
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J. K. Martin
Battle Creek
J. L. Bigelow
Bentley
Waterville
N. Y
William Merrill
BE. M. Kidney
Monroe
Wis
N.C. Moon
Ann Arbor
Detroit
Ferguson
Toledo
Mary J. Porter
A. L. McCutcheon
Albion
Otis Perrin
Kalamazoo
Aus Fenton
George Erguaon
Chicago
S. H. Gorham
Gorham
Sue Cronin
Masters Duffield
Blanche Keiff
Elmer Bennett
Ohio
Ed Qatheart
Owen ‘Townsend
Jesse Hatch
Michigan Cement Post Company
W. J. Dibble
Henry Chamberlain
F. K. Smith
Iain Venton
H. W. Stodgera
Dowagiac
A. H. Anson
Honmier
O. Porter
Maury J. Porter
Perished by Fire at Oden Home in Indiana
In Washington Indiana on December 10 Mrs Clark of Oden and her granddaughter died in a home fire. The child’s clothing caught fire while playing near a grate. The grandmother attempted to extinguish the flames but both women were fatally burned. Fire officials and assistance arrived too late to save them. In Hoboken, New Jersey a coroner's inquest into Elizabeth Howe Dale’s death found accidental poisoning. Dale’s attorneys seek bail for Mrs Dale pending grand jury action.
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Washington
Ind
Helles
Toth
S. Beford
New York
Acc
Corvutes
Buuchcling Dele
Ilzebeth Howe Dale
Hoboken
Dale
Dele
Labor Delegates Debate Exclusion and Ticket Scalpings
Scranton, Pa. delegates at the American Federation of Labor discuss exclusion of Chinese Japanese and other Asians from U.S. territory and ticket scalping reforms. Chinese exclusion favored. Japanese and other Asians opposed. Universal label for union made goods defeated amid debate.
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Scranton
American Federation At Labor
Federation
Chicago
Viva Voce
Markets Show Mixed Grains and Livestock Activity
Chicago grain futures eased after early firmer moves with wheat and corn mixed as traders weighed near term demand. In livestock, Detroit reports steady to higher prices for cattle and rising demand for sheep and hogs, with prime steer values around $4.75 to $5.00 and hogs trading at $5.50 to $5.66 for prime Yorkers.
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Chicago
Burbanks
Detroit
Michigan Central
Almrenjshi
Ghia
Thanksgiving at Huggetts Celebrates 79th Birthday
About seventy gathered at Mr and Mrs W Huggett’s Thanksgiving home to enjoy a bountiful dinner and a fine program. Nettie J Thomas read an address with Mrs John Thomas, Eddie Ward, Hay Lamp hier and Bert Langridge contributing. The piece includes reflections on hospitality and the Huggett family’s long hospitality, urging noble, Christlike lives.
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LBC
Fredonia
Bert Tamphier
Battle Creek
Mra Huggett
Mattie
Geatuiate
Huggett
Huggetts
Nettie J Thomas
Elliott Randle Estabroge Moves into Garfield District Home
Elliott Randle Estabroge is moving into the house recently vacated by Lemuel Sargeant in Garfield District. About thirty friends of Nellis and Willis Gray attended a pleasant gathering Friday evening. F Preddie and Ward Krebs made a trip to Charlottos Saturday. Balett & Son advertise watches from $1.00.
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Elliott Randle
Prese
Lemuel Sargéant
Garfield
Joe Whites
Nellis
Willis Gray
F Preddie
Ward Krebs
Gharlotts
Luvksun
H Ruudie
Notice of Letting for Goosepond Drain Cleaning Contract
Calhoun County Drain Commissioner announces bids to clean Goosepond Drain in Clarendon and Eckford Townships. Sectioned letting begins at 9:00 a.m. at James Jennings residence on section 4 with assessments and hearings for Goosepond Drain Special Assessment District to follow until five p.m. Bids awarded to lowest responsible bidder with security. rejection of bids reserved.
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Chas
Merrit
Calhoun
Michigan
Jamoa Dennings
Clarendon
Joosepond
Eckford
Anc
Goosepond Drain
Deain
Clarendon Township
Witlga
Will Lewis
Eckford Township
Thomas Reid
Frank Dibble
James Clark
M.D. Hakes
TJ. Shipp
Lee Vo. Gibbs
B. Pace
Mr. Hill
W. Thunder
Mr. Brown
Taffee
J. Jennings
N. Hosa
Goosepond
Partello Henry Milbourn seeks bay gelding loss on Sunday
Local notices report Henry Milbourn missing a valuable bay gelding after a Sunday loss. The item also mentions Mr Hogmire moving goods from Van Artman's store to Springport to open a general store and restaurant, with six years’ service cited and best wishes for success.
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Henry Milbourn
Hogmire
van Artman
Springp Ort
Frank Kipp
Frank
Mecosta Co
Williame Williams Divorce Decree in Battle Creek Court
In circuit court proceedings, Susie E. Williame versus George H. Williams of Battle Creek was submitted and a decree granted on grounds of cruelty. Foreclosure case Home Savings and Loan Association v Daniel L. Smith et al was also submitted. The calendar was reorganized with specific case listings for December and January, including cases numbers 7, 75, 72, 40, 0, 71, 54, 83, and 62 with respective dates December 17 January 7 and January 13.
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Ursday
Susie E. Williame
George H. Williams
Battle Creak
Forclosurs
The
Home Savings and Loan Association
Daniel L. Smith
Holiday Excursion Dates Through Michigan Rail Lines
Excursion dates offered by MCE and Ontario Railway include December 24 25 and 26 1901 and January 1 1902 with one and one third regular first class round trip fare. Return must occur by January 2 1902. Rapids area leaders group endorses the plan. Another Oregon company offers one first class limited round trip fare with sales December 25 26 and return by December 30 1901.
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Mce
Itund
Notice of Probate Court Proceedings
Notice by hereby given that the Probate Court for the county will hold sessions on a specified date to attend to matters of guardianship and administration. The date and participants are incompletely legible in the record but indicate actions to prevent default and finalize estate matters.
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Jean
Michigan
Cathoas
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