Chicago's Engineering Triumph Opens Major Sanitary Canal
The Chicago drainage canal on Kerzie avenue began its operation, marking the end of seven years of work and projecting water from the Des Plaines into the Mississippi. The project cost about 238 million dollars, with completion expected to reduce sewage contamination and improve public health for Chicago's 2,000,000 residents.
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Calhoun County calls for clean government purge
The editorial urges Calhoun County to purge official rot and corruption at state and county levels. It argues public officials must act courageously to restore trust, curb rising taxes, and attract residents, farms, and investors by enforcing honest governance.
TRANSYSAL WAR AT A STANDSTILL REPORTS BULLER SETBACK
The Transysal War narrative notes a sudden halt as Gen Buller suffers a defeat at Tugela River. British forces had previously clashed in ongoing fighting, with tactical positions unsettled and no decisive breakthrough in sight.
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Tugela River
England’s Buller Faces Setbacks in Boer War Orbit
Fragmentary notes recount Buller’s failed reverses in South Africa, forecasts of aims to relieve Ladysmith, and eventual stalemate. Mentions Delagoa Bay, Portuguese routes, and European powers. Includes political quips and unrelated cultural notices in a jumbled extract.
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The Gold Standard and Republican Policy
The piece argues that Republicans will push and likely pass a gold standard bill at the next Congress session, aligning with 1806 voters and party pledges. It contends gold certificates should be issued, government obligations payable in gold, and warns against private control of the currency. It notes bankers pressuring for silver exchange and considers potential silver premium implications.
Gold standard debate and political opposition in early times
The passage quotes critics of the gold standard and sound money advocates who fear loss of payment in gold or silver. It notes global moves toward gold, a Wall Street shift in perception of gold-based bonds, and a New Orleans Times-Democrat paraphrase of President Grantwell on stringent law construction.
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N. O. Times-Democrat
Thornton hosts convivial evening with Mar ehallites
Blue Points on the half shell marked start of a dinner at Thornton hotel with Mar ehallites. Pete Jackson famed for poor showings in the culinary department drew sharp comments. Gen O T Gorham toasted the hotel and manager while T J Mack Dobbins Bat der and Wy atte r Arthur led a capable committee. About 224 guests attended or were entertained.
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Accident Leaves Teen Wounded at Home Scene
Rodple Wager, son of Prank Ware, accidentally shot himself near Henry Carver's house. He returned home, received medical attention, and is expected to recover with no serious injuries.
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Warenena Chpyis
Henry Carvers
Truax Divorce Case and Other Court Actions
In Circuit Court the Truax divorce case occupied Wednesday sessions with allegations of cruelty and neglect by the husband, and a cross bill of adultery by the wife. Additional items note naturalizations for Thomas Martin and the Gutekunets, a $2922.58 judgment against Dee Allen, a burglary case plea by Frank “Hungry” Cook, and a lascivious cohabitation plea in People v. Dennis Smith and May Taylor. An engagement was broken by Agirlia Montgomery, while a drug ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin at A. L. Bindenach's drug store.
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Cook
Cincinnati
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May Taylor
Battle Creek
Smith
Agirlia Montgomery
Dr. Caldwell
A. L. Bindenach
Grain and feed dealer seeks buyers and sellers
CG A Chester announces cash paid for Wheat Oats and Ear Corn and invites inquiry at Weat State Street Bidaw. The ad offers to treat customers and notes readiness to handle all kinds of feed grain hay and straw in the local market.
German Steamer Seized at Aden and Cargo Discharged
A German Imperial Mail steamer has been seized by British at Aden at the entrance to the Red Sea and its cargo ordered discharged. In Paris the French senate sentenced conspirators Deronlede Buffet and Satuces to ten years banishment, Guerin receiving ten years in a fortified prison.
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Marriage Licenses Listed in Marshall Battle Creek
A long list of marriage licenses is shown for pairs from Newton Battle Creek Pennfield Marshall Springport Sheridan Parma Lee Davenport Brookfield and other towns. Also notes on a Cent. 19th century bride Margaret J. Chesher born in Hexam Eng. and married in Marshall July 2 1874 to White Ghosher with family reflections and a short card of thanks.
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Millie Dennison
Battle Creek
George KR. Sperry
Lucinda H. Lawrence
Frank M. Aguilar
Dora E. Trolden
Thomas J. Swartwout
Amin M. Walz
Marshall
John L. Boyd
Sheridan
Cora. Geiger
Parma
Lee Roy Davenport
Lee
Hattie Zebel
Brookfield
Roy D. Adams
Grace van Dine
Margaret J. Bell
Hexam
Northumberland
Eng
Atlantic
New York
Michigan
White
AL Ghosher
Margaret Bey
Amour
Local Notes and Prospects Across Michigan and Nearby States
Miss Clarabel Metz visits Jackson while Wm. McDonagh of South Bend stays with relatives here. F. W. Dickey returns from Indiana business trip. Mrs. J. M. Boroughs and children back from Ohio visit. Mr. and Mrs. W. Casper return from Springfield Ohio for the holidays. Miss Hardy, hosted by her brother O. BE Hardy, departs to New York City tomorrow. A three story summer resort hotel is planned at South Haven for this summer. Kalamazoo county grand jury likely as circuit judges change. Noviia church board now entirely female. Coal quality found near Sumner Gratiot county with stock company formed to explore. Wildcat weighing 20 to 40 pounds. Nelson Priest’s 14 pound specimen at Long Lake, Apsen County.
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