Inconsistent Protectionists Decry Tariff Fight in New York
A New York incident shows customs officers seizing a young American woman's wardrobe on return from Pekin. Critics argue tariffs harm personal rights and expose contradictions in protectionist praise for private purchase freedoms amidst government policy debates. The piece notes political maneuvers over Puerto Rico and the Philippines and questions executive influence on the judiciary.
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Custom House
New York
United States Legation
Pekin
London
Treasury Department
United States
Swam
Tariff Lawa
The
Washington Post
European arms burden fuels US industrial lead says Wiener Tageblatt
The Wiener Tageblatt argues European militaries burden their economies, boosting US primacy in industry. It cites Senator Lodge on US supremacy, notes European conscription drains talent, and contrasts with US reliance on militia and volunteers. It also mentions a Spain treaty costing $100,000 for small islands and Spain’s waning interest post-Dominion Sea affair.
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Vieni
United States
Lodge
Wiener Tageblatt
Europe
Senators and politicians mock foreign policy and reform
A long satirical parade of lines lampoons imperialism debates and Michigan politics. It mocks Teller on imperial danger claims, Blames administration, jokes about junkets and abstinence pledges, hints at annexation biases, and ridicules reform efforts and political figures including Pingree Odell and Quay. The piece weaves global and local scorn with cartoonish quips about governors, reporters, and newspapers.
Marriage Licenses List Shows Evaritt Machin and Maude Deering
Marriage licenses issued list Evaritt Machin and Maude Deering, both residents of Battle Creek.
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Evaritt Machin and
Maude Deering
Battle Creek
Personal notes from Thursday visit to Albion and Battle Creek
The personals column lists numerous arrivals and visits including Miss Newton departing to Albion, J W Baird of Earth Creek in the city, Mrs HL Way and Mrs Win Conner travelling to Battle Creek and Grand Rapids respectively, Jo Nichols and Charles Mains in town, and others like Attorney Geo W Mechem and Attorney James Powers. Several locals, including Mrs Redmond, Mrs Blanche Graham, Miss May Harter, L D Rogers, and Mrs Eva Norris, are noted for social events, dances, and family visits with several trips to Battle Creek, Albion, and Kalamazoo.
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Geo. W. Mechem
Battle Creek
James Powers
Charlotte
John Bentley
Jackson
Joseph Bentley
J. QO. Banks
Albion
Redmond
Hillsdale
John Cuzzins
Nudge JanDeile
Clarence Cole
Blanche Graham
May Harter
L. D. Rogers
Liver
Howe
Neice
PL Powers
North Division Street
Maccabees Set Plans for February Class Initiation
The Maccabees held a special meeting to finalize arrangements for a large February initiation, timing tied to Lingolu's birthday. The lodge has twelve companies of 50 men with captains. Prizes await each new member and extra rewards for the top company as the canvass goes forward.
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the Maccabees
Lingolu
Hayes' preat clearance sale opens Saturday
The Albion Mirror reports Jay Mapes of Albion aims for deputy factory inspector with strong prospects of appointment. Fred Burson, conductor of the Pere Marquette train wrecked near Plymouth, was previously a contractor on the Union Pacific Northern line and is known locally. he is said to have been excused from duty after the wreck.
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Hayes
Albion Mirror
Jay Mapes
Fred Burson
Plymouth
Keel
Epworth League Devotional Meet Led by Miss Furner
The Epworth league devotional meeting will be led by Miss Martie Furner next Sunday evening. Discussion topic Abiding influence. A cordial invitation to all, especially to young people. The Baptist church Ladies Aid plans a ten cent supper Friday from 5 to 7. All invited. the Ladies are famed for their supper.
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Epworth League
Martie Furner
Opie
Baptist Church Ladies Aid Society
Baptist
Western rail rate cuts announced for Midwest to Northwest
Greatly reduced one way rates will be in effect from Chicago Milwaukee and Manitowoc via Wisconsin Central Railway to Minnesota North Dakota Montana Idaho Oregon Washington and British Columbia each Tuesday starting February 12 and extended to April 20. For details inquire of nearest ticket agent or address H W Steinhoff district pass agent W O Ry Saginaw Michigan or Jas O Bend general pass agent Milwaukee Wisconsin.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Manitowoc
Wisconsin Central Railway
Minnesota
Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
H.W Steinhoff
District Pass
W.O Ry
Saginaw
Mich
Jas. O. Bend
Gen's Pass
Vis
Court and Crime Notes From Local Court Action
Prosecutor Hatch's secretary Ernest Hatch began work on the semi annual report to be released early next week. James Morley of Battle Creek has been jailed 15 days for disorderly conduct and was bound over to the circuit court on a sodomy charge. He waived examination. Hatch filed two more petititives for the grand jury, one from Athens township with over two hundred names, and a smaller one from Couris. Lawyers Nichols and Cavanagh of Homer discussed an injunction matter with Judge Smith at his home, the motion taken under advisement. For sale a corner lot at Grand and Hanover and a corner house and lot on State Street West.
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James Morley
Battle Creek
Bidwell
Shewan
Hatch
Athens
Couris
Attornees M. H. Nichols
Howard Cavanagh
Homer
Cincinnati
Charl Otte
Urgas
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Supreme Court
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Philippine
Dhe
Porto Lhico
McKinley
McKeima
Justice Harlah
Chicago Times-Herald
Times
Terald
Addee
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Spain
Department of Justice
McHinley
Porto Rien
Sona Pk Dhe
Harlan
MekKenna
Prniree
Michigan
Senate
Teller
Juar
Russia
United States Treasury
TL. Q. Platt
Tom
Rome
Romulus
Remus
Carol D. Wright
Pingree
Lansing
Gon. DeWet
Atwood
Sone
John Wall
Che
America
Mr. Harmsworth
Winston Churchill
Africa
Guam
Detroit
Fowle
Odell
Roosevelt
Neeley
Sam
Western Desert
Furius
New England
Oor
Misery
Rubbous
Cuba
Senator Quay
Wanamaker
Calhoun County
Everett
Fletcher
Peoples’ Clothing House
Oarly Sons
Newton Lef
J. W. Baird
Earth Creek
Charles Mains
HH. O. Cook
Timer
Austin
Thomas Tingay
A.B. Menidius
Rodas
Ub Albica
H. J. Stevkey
Voledo
Lee
Hibiibey
Eva Norris
Boston
W- Dickey
L. Andre
Union City
Washington House
Mis. May McWethy
Rice Creek
Beaton Harbor
W. R. Hande
Mr. Townsend
Kalamazoo
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Carner
Grand and
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