Tea Garden School Aims to Train Colored Youth in South
A plan by Dr Charles Shepard on a seven hundred acre plantation in South Carolina combines scientific and ethical training with manual work. After a decade of experiments, tea can be grown in the cotton belt. The school acts as a tuition-free center for elementary study and tea leaf picking, paying young workers by the pound to foster self-support and civic usefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tr. Chas. Shepard
South Carolina
National Department of Agriculture
South
Bret
Dr. Shepard
Department of Agriculture
United States
Shepard
Cost at Staggering War Toll Across the World
The piece argues that Britain’s Transvaal victory, Kruger’s warning, and a sprawling 60 000 name casualty list reveal war’s heavy price. It criticizes leaders who push conquest while avoiding direct sacrifice, and notes the United States also bears costly perpetual wars in tropical islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Transvaal
Great Britain
Kruger
England
United States
Revolt Against Imperialism Spurs German Aide Resignation
Dr. T. W. Habercorn, head of the German bureau for the Republican national and congressional committees, resigns over imperialist and militarist policy under McKinley. He argues a government cannot be imperial and republican, and endorses the Democratic stance against imperialism to preserve the republic and constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Habercorn
Republican National and
Congressional Committees
McKinley
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Republic
Senate
Assirwicea
Renab- Hean
German American Bryan supporters rally in Brooklyn
The German American Citizens' League in Brooklyn endorses Bryan and Stevenson and the Democratic platform. Speakers attack imperialism and McKinley, with members including former allies from both parties praising Bryan and warning against Mark Hanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
New York World
Kansas City
McKinley
Stevenson
Citizens’ League
Broadway
Brooklyn
Jeague
Kempner
Debate on American Empire and Free Trade Sparks Opinions
The text exposes heated opinions on U S imperial policy and constitutional limits in foreign territories. Speakers discuss whether expansion and governance of colonies like Porto Rico and the Philippines herald an empire or republic, contrasting militarization with democratic ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Gold Democrats in Ohio Endorse Bryan Shift
Joseph Breitinger of Cleveland Ohio states Ohio Gold Democrats are lining up for Bryan despite past opposition. He notes a stampede toward Bryan and fears efforts to reverse it may fail while contemplating a campaign committee meeting to improve support. The record cites a broad shift among Gold Democrats who voted for McKinley four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Smith
Mark’ Hanna
Ho Buy
Ong
Greeley
Tilden
Harrison
McKinley
Mark Hanna
Grant
Republic
Chicago
Joseph Breitinger
Clevehound
Ohio
Bryan
Democratic Organization
What They Think of Our Candidates and Platform
Fragmentary political column notes on British and Japanese diplomacy in China, the risks of foreign intervention, and a county committee choice. It cites past voters and quotes Charles M. Starrop, a Democratic lawyer and U S marshal under Cleveland, who says he will vote for Bryan now after no vote in 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Schneider
Charles M. Starroxp
United
Cleveland
Bryan
Contrast Between Conventions Shows Democratic Enthusiasm
From Kansas City comes a contrast of conventions with the Democratic gathering described as open, fervent, and unified, while the Republican event in Philadelphia is deemed boss-driven and divided. The anti imperialism plank electrified delegates, flag waving and patriotic songs marked a sea of support, and Bryan’s nomination was anticipated but did not dampen the Democratic momentum for reform and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daym McCvurn
Jonx J. Issmna
Moderners League
Bryan
Nansag City
Philadelphia
Kansas City
Demeratiere
Committee On Resolutions
Howes
Wonventinan
Repotiteite
Pitautier
Tel Pl
Teva Atien
Evttry
Outlin
Enthusiaes
Democratic Nomination Reverberates Through Convention
The crowd praised Bryan with affection and loyalty while McKinley faced tepid support at Philadelphia. Stevenson’s nomination solidifies Democratic unity as Towne and Will’s roles shift. Hill’s withdrawal boosts New York prospects. committees ready for a campaign to combat trust power and Republican machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Kansas City
Towne
Will
Bryan
Liryan
Hill
New York State
New York
Democratic National Committees
Michigan state fair and numerous county fairs list
A lengthy listing of upcoming fairs across Michigan with dates and secretary names. Entries include Michigan State Fair at Grand Rapids September 4 25 overseen by L Butterfield and Albion Fair September dates with Ayda and McOurecheor as secretaries, among many others across counties like Calhoun Muskegon Oakland Clinton, and towns including Grand Rapids Ann Arbor Detroit and Stockbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armana
Armed
Preemian
Caledon Union
Aidedonia
Ortoburg
Kinsey
Calhoun County
Arthur
Tinton Tad
Tain
Hochester
Bla
Moore
Keeteebury
Frron
Clivlotte
George A. Perry
Mowlarville Fair
Fowlerville
W. Burch
Ottawa
West Allegan
J. d. Kauters
Yuscolu
Huro
Senilac
Cuas' Guty
AL N. Ale
Wasebtinaw
Ann Arbor
Jennie Buel
Stockbridge
Laghbam
Cuin
Clinton County
St. Jesus
M. Frink
Bancroft
Baucroft
FB. J. Nixon
Brighton
Sturbery & Case
Mialupers
Unconscious Man Found On Miss Jager’s Porch
Residents found a man unnamed and unconscious on Miss Jager’s porch at Monroe and Grand. Marshall Stone reported a drunken man. jail physician Starr Church examined him. A Michigan Associated Charities notice gave the man’s name, identifying him as Fletcher Campbell’s brother-in-law, later taken to Mrs Beek’s house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohae
Timmerson
Miss Jager
Monroe
Grand Streets
Marshall Stone
Mr. Stone
Starr Church
Michigan Associated Charities
Sojourner Truth’s Daughter Placed in Marshall County House
Sophia Schuyler, about eighty, daughter of Sojourner Truth, was taken to the county house at Marshall Wednesday due to poverty. Her husband Thomas Schuyler has died. Her sister Diana Corbin, at Nichole hospital, is the other living child. Corbin and Schuyler are the last surviving slaves from New York. Old Sojourner had two other children Thomas and Elizabeth who married William Boyd and died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Schuyler
Sojourner Truth
Marshall
Thomas Schuyler
Schuyler
Diana Corbin
Nichole Hospital
New York
Corbin
Old Sojourner
Thomas
Peter
Consolidations and local notices from Battle Creek area
John Myers suffers a serious injury with slow recovery after the Fireman's review. Crashed Corsal Coffee Cake Co. expands advertising countywide. Prior and Mumbras acquire Chet Stout’s stake in the Snug restaurant. run both venues with possible consolidation. Palmer agency handled the deal. A study lists 77 Battle Creek residents who have written books and a local effort seeks copies for the public library. A new library building, funded by Charles Willard with a $40,000 bequest, will be built next year. Dr Slade, Eckford native and famed medium, parades his lineage through nephews J A Zimmerman and Henry Brattle y. he has entertained Europe’s royal heads and vast experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Myers
Corsal Coffee Cake Co
Prior & Mumbras
Chet Stout
Palmer Agency
Battle Creek
Charles Willard
Slade
J. A. Zimmerman
Henry Brattley
Eckford
Dr. Slade
Europe
New Telephone Directories Improve Indexing For Cities
New directories list all city phones to a recent date but suffer from indexing flaws. Users quickly locate names by letter but may encounter misordered pages causing frustration and mild expletives as they search for Machiners.
Jottings Tell of Local Events and Changes
A new sign is painted on the north side of the Washington house. Miss Rundly remains at home, 400 North Kalamazoo avenue. Charles C. Kirkland of Burlington receives a patent on a set of sheep shears. Warner J. Sampson of Hillsdale is endorsed by the Hillsdale county democratic convention for Congress. Irise Hailey of Pennfield and Miss Pear House of Joppa marry at 2 PM in Justice Tulotson's office. Arthur Wildt, a hardware worker in Homer, sustains severe burns from gasoline igniting while tending cement for bicycle tires. Estella Long of Sibion leaves Albion for Uruguay to spearhead a boys school in Montevideo for about five years. The Democratic state convention meets in Detroit next week to nominate the governor and ticket. Twenty delegates were chosen at the county convention. Herbert Ferguson and Mr. McGee of the Great Union Tea Co. form a bakery partnership to operate in the former CG A. Fenton building, formerly Bir. MecGies stock venue. Both bring experience to the venture.
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Irese Hailey
Pennfield
N. AL
Pear House
Joppa
Mich
Justice Tulotson
Arthur Wildt
Strong Bros. Hardware
Homer
Uruguay
Montevideo
Albion
Detroit
Covention
Herbert Ferguson
Mr. McGee
Great Union Tea Co
D Partnership
CG. A. Fenton
Bir. MecGies
the Tea Company
Wires and conductors tied to days of week
A quirky note explains wires conduct better on Monday than Saturday due to Sunday rest. It claims three weeks rent adds ten percent to a wire’s conductivity, comparing metals and human behavior.
Personal notices from Front Thursday's Daily News
John Welles traveled to Jackson this morning. F W Lipe of Jackson was in the city yesterday. T J Shipp of Eckford was in the city this morning. A G Wisner went to Jackson on business. Miss Mac Marble visits cousins the Misses Starks in Albion. Mrs Mary Rathbone of Battle Creek visits Sheriff Williams today. Mrs Jerry Needham and son of Par ch visit Mrs John Southworth on West Green. D B McFadden leaves for Green Bay to visit friends. Mollie Hitchcock moves into new South Grand street home. Misses Hughes plan extended Great Lakes trip. Mrs Frank Wating and daughter Hazel of Detroit visit Mrs James Walkinshaw on North Eagle. Miss Pratt of Ann Arbor visiting brother Howard Pratt at Charlotte. Dan McFadden deployed to Green Bay to represent Austin Weston Road Machine Co. Pattison party returns to Indianapolis after visiting mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John, Welles
Jackson
F. W. Lipe
Wig
T. J. Shipp
Eckford
Wis
A. GO. Wisner
Miss Mac Marble
Misses Starks
Albion
Jerry Needham
Parch
John Southworth
West Green Street
D. B. McFadden
Green Bay
Modern Woodmen Meeting and Plans for Detroit Trip
Regular Modern Woodmen meeting urged attendance for votes on several applications. A large class to join soon. Many members plan a trip to Detroit on August 27 for the Knights of Pythias annual convention. D. O. KK. to be active in force. Knox Stomach Tablets advertised for complexion and health. Fifty doses for fifty cents at druggists. Page 8. Look at Cox's ads this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Knights of Pythias
D. O. KK
School Directors Announce Annual Meeting Notice
Vague school notice posted at The News office describes an annual meeting required by law. Fragments mention a 6x8 inch display board and a US Standard scale with notes about weighing hay and references to places near Postoffice and coordinates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tauket
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Samit
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Hose of Representatives
Mans
Lince
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Lincoln
Chantel F. Bacox
James J. Danny
Tile Lawyers Union
Beane A. Jounsoy
Manhattan Musical Union
Bryan Innan Andaynsin
HXG
Cuba
Porto Rico
Guam
Hawaiian
Philippine Islands
Ass Bagatelle
Roosevelt
John Fierabensch
Franz Beck
Frederick F. Grissel
Krown
Japan
China
Russia
Germany
France
Francis Flynn
McArthur
the Chronicle
Republic Meses
Ghauberlain
Gov
Pingreée
Jackson Prison
Cape Nome
Washington
Nepublican
Tope—Enthusiasam Greer
Mark Tanna
Adolph Patterson
Neos
Wolli Dales
Charles Timmerson
NEW Directory
Michigan Telephone Co
Ttan
Warner J. Sampson
Hillsdale
Hillsdale County
Congress
Mary Rathbone of
Battle Greete
Sheriff Williams
Hughes
Great Lakes
Frank Wating
Hazel
James Walkinshaw
North Eagle Street
Miss Pratt
Charlotte
Howard Pratt
Dan McFadden
Austin & Weston Road Machine Co
L. N. Pattison
Freeman
Marguerite
Mr. Pattison
Indianapolis
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