Hazen Pingree and the Michigan Tax Fight Remembered
A remembrance of Hazen S Pingree portrays him as a formidable reformer who battled corporate power, advocated equal taxation, and unified labor and farmer interests against trusts. The piece credits his leadership in Detroit and Michigan politics, noting his enduring legacy and the anticipated revival of his causes despite opposition. It also reflects on farmer unions and the broader class struggle against monopolies, praising Pingree’s influence.
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Hazen S. Pinggren
Detroit
Michigan
Pingres
Pingree
Mano
Taqrer
Minois
United States
Thmnis
Somme
Fulton submarine torpedo boat launched by Yba Holt and Torpedo Boat Co
The Fulton, a sixty four by four foot submarine torpedo boat of 120 tons submerged, powered by a 150 horsepower surface engine and a 1 horsepower propulsion motor, can travel 2,500 miles with fuel and 50 miles submerged without surfacing. U.S. gov planned successor builds promise naval significance amid nations’ submarine programs.
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Yba Holtand Torpedo Boat Company
Fulton
U. S
France
Hewis Nixon
Controversy Over Third Term Nomination and City Franchises
The piece mocks A Philadelphia mayor and council over a two and a half million dollar franchise offer to Quay developers, condemning city officials as corrupt. It mocks public mood shifts and comments on weather culture and a joking note on the Hague peace congress amid broader satire of politics and business.
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Philadelphia
Cabinet Meets with No Action on Key Issues
Washington dispatch reports a routine cabinet gathering with no major decisions. Topics included the Chinese settlement, Philippines, Cuba, Porto Rico, and a possible proclamation ending duties with Porto Rico if insular revenues justify it. Cabinet members noted progress in Puerto Rican governance and island welfare efforts.
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Washington
Philippines
Cuba
Porto Rico
Presidentia
United States
Tuy
Hitchcock
Chibema
Toot
Wood
Munier- Pal O
Youths Hail the Flag in Chicago Parks on Flag Day
Chicago on June 17 observed Flag Day with thousands of school children in five parks Washington Lincoln Garfield Humboldt and Douglas marching to band music and reciting the pledge. A 13 gun salute closed the events as cruiser Dorothea fired the national salute at Randolph street Manila also reports judges appointed to courts of first instance with numerous American appointees and Missouri Kansas City news on a proposed third party led by Populists and silver Republicans with William J Bryan possibly as presidential candidate in 1914.
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American Flag Day Association
Washington
Lincoln
Garfield
Humboldt
Douglas
Dorothea
Randolph Street
Manila
Kinkaid
Texas
Odlin
New Wampshire
Aparri
Blount
Genrajay Dagupan
Jobeson
Michigan
Batangas
Linebarger
Illinois
Nueva Caceres
Carson
Virginia
Hola
Bates
Vermont
Ne Norris
Nebraska
Ceba
Yamboanga
Fekis
Tawa
Jolo
Whitsett
Missouri
Kansas City
Uesday
State Committee
William J. Bryan
Ricakered Gat in Sao Francisco Chronicle
A garbled June report mentions United States volunteers and Wes, with references to Poesday and a wartime incident near Sao Francisco. The legible items point to a VOV event and volunteer involvement in a June timeframe.
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Sao Francisco
Dufwairy
United States Volunteers
Wes
Unparalleled West Virginia landslide kills family
A massive landslide in Mapleville Grant County West Virginia overwhelmed the Ours home killing Mrs Ours daughter instantly and leaving Mrs Ours dying. A grandchild was saved while the grandmother and child survived amid wreckage as visitors flock to the scene. Other weather and flood reports follow from Virginia Ohio and nearby counties.
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Keyser
W. Va
West Virginia
Mapeville
Grant County
Potomac River
Andrew Onrs
Ours
Rm Virginia
Richmond
Big Storm Gap
Buchanan
Harrisonburg
Albert Wilbert
Etta Revereounty
Beaverend
Neae Harrisrodar
McKinley snubs Harvard degree in absence
A Boston dispatch reports President McKinley will not attend Harvard University’s commencement to receive a degree. Harvard will not confer the degree in his absence, as per the university custom. President Eliot affirmed the rule. the degree requires the recipient’s personal presence on the day.
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New York
Boston
Herald
McKinley
Harvard University
Eliot
Custon
Marriage plans end in mystery murder in Mount Carmel
Daniel Richards aged 20 of Green Ridge was found with a bullet wound on the porch of his fiancée Miss Elizabeth Walters in Mount Carmel. The weapon is missing and police suspect foul play as Richards had called at the Walters home Monday night and walked toward Green Ridge three miles away. Walters denies quarrel and says Richards appeared cheerful before his disappearance.
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Shamokin
Daniel Richards
Green Ridge
Mount Carmel
Young Richards
Elizabeth Walters
Harry Walters
Walters
Richards
Surprised in camp, Boer attack and losses reported
London reports Lord Kitchener cable from Pretoria detailing a Boer surprise attack near Steenkoolspruit on June 23. Two officers and 60 men captured or killed, with 28 more wounded. only two officers and 60 men escaped to Beaston's camp. Two pom-poms seized.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Welmansrust
Middleburg
Beaston
Steenkoolspruit
de Wet
Kitchener
War Office
Preetoria
Elliot
Reitz
Mrs McKinley Improvement Reported After Illness
Washington June 19 Dr Johnston and Dr Rixey conferred at the White House on Mrs McKinley's condition after a blood infection subsided Her danger is past for now though a relapse is possible given her extreme weakness They expect the President and Mrs McKinley to reach Canton by July 1 She is sitting up and improving with visits from friends.
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Washington
John
Aton
Rixey
White House
Johnston
McKinley
Canton
Ava
Continues Tariff War Between United States and Russia
Washington reports Russia imposes high duties on American white resin calafin and American bicycles in retaliation against U S tariff actions. The Russian minister cites Dingley tariff law and claims no Russian petroleum enters the United States, while U S officials weigh legal and diplomatic options and monitor potential ill will between trade interests and political relations. Meanwhile church delegates from Europe descend on New York for combined service plans led by Lord and Countess Dunmore.
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Washington
Count Cassin
State Department
Treasury
M. Dewitte
Russia
Tvery Dutairment
Tussia
Eucohaies
Ivis
Board of Appraisers
Supreme Court
United States
Willy
Frui
Market Report from Chicago and Detroit Trading Floors
Chicago and Detroit markets show wide activity across grains and livestock. Wheat, corn, oats and butter move in firm to steady ranges with contracts for July and September noted. hogs and cattle show price strength and active trading, reflecting brisk demand across feeds and meats sectors.
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Chtesgo
Texas
Arkansan
Dairlen
Ture Keys
Detroit
Ourker
Michigan Central
oHlves
Upcoming events and annual gatherings listed in June to August
The page lists community happenings including a June 20 jubilee, commencement day for high school on June 21, and events from June 25 to 31 for Arbor Day and a State Federation of Women's Clubs meeting. It also mentions a biannual gathering of the G A R Michigan and anticipated August meetings, with miscellaneous notes and a stray health ad.
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Big Bree Ouraiyal
Ovt
Apa Arbor—Aunuel Aduvention State Federation of Women’s Clubs
G. A. R. of Michigan
Aid Wy
Michigan
Fale
Real estate transfers reported for Battle Creek area
The Newa lists transfers including Lima Zeigler to Francis Champion for lot 20 Park addition to Battle Creek, Eliza Eldredge to Jerome Buckley for 3 acres in Bedford, James Henry to Meribah White in Hutchinsons addition, Mechem to Shepard for lot 181 in Battle Creek, Cornelius Cortright to Cornelia Cort right and to WH Cortright and Fred S Cort right in Homer, state transfers to 8 H Gorham Iota 209 402 403 681 888 750 and 7h2 Marshall, Noellio P Hauxhoret to Fanny A Hull part of lot 102 Merritt’s addition to Battle Creek, Milton Block to Libbie Hovey lot 10 Bik 6 Irwin’s second addition to Albion, City of Battle Creek to Russell Snyder on south Jefferson, Ray Hart to Russell Hart lot 4 Graves addition Battle Creek for 500, Martha LaGrange to Lewis Clapp lot 19 Roberts addition to Battle Creek for 80, Judson Foster to William Dunlap 40 acres section 7 Tokonsha for 800, Jacob Henry Jr to Fred Ramsey part of lot 4 Pesco’s addition to Battle Creek for 1000, Ken Casey to Bert Casey 2 acres section 33 Fredonia for 100.
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Newa
Calhoun County Abstract Company
Hatch Block
Lima Zeigler
Francis 7
Champion
Park
Rattle Creek
Eliza Eldredge
Jerome Buckley
Bedford
James Henry
Meribah White
Hutchinson
Battle Creek
Wm H Shepard
Mechem
Cornelius Cortright
Cornelia Cortright
Homer
Cortright
Fred S. Cortright
State of Michigan
Gorham
Marshall
Noellio P Hauxhoret
Fanny
Merritt
Milton Block
Libbie Hovey
Irwin
Albion
City of
Russell Snyder
Jefferson Street
Ray Hart
Russell Hart
Graves
Martha LaGrange
Lewis Clapp
Roberts
Judson Foster
William Dunlap
Tokonsha
Jacob Henry, Jr
Fred Ramsey
Pesco
Ken Casey
Bert Casey
Fredonia
C N Officials Visit on Cincinnati Northern Tour
The Cincinnati Northern head officials visited the city for an afternoon inspection. The special train, engine 102 with private cars Leon and Big Four, arrived at 12 45 and departed west at 1 85. The party included UG EE Schatl, General Manager of the Big Four, J BO France Chief Engineer Wil liams and Truinwaster Stearns for a Grand iesven tour.
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Cincinnati Northern
Leon
Meliver
Ita
Poreuun Link
UG. EE. Schatl
Lig Four
BO France
Hugineor Willams
Truinwaster Stearns
Grand Iesven
Buffalo Banks Prepare Draft Schemes for Pan-American Exposition
Banks in Buffalo plan to ease travel for Pan-American Exposition visitors by issuing drafts that can be paid upon presentation with only the holder’s signature. These schemes aim to eliminate the need for frequent identification at banks during travel.
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Buffalo
Mars
Buffalo Banke
Albion to Charlotte rail line aims for southern extension
An Allen dispatch from June 15 notes favorable reports toward the Toledo and Northwestern railroad connecting Charlotte and Albion. Chicago investors may back the project, with plans to extend south to Hanover and operate alongside the Grand Trunk and Cincinnati Northern. Also mentions local ads and business notices including Rocky Mountain Cure claims and harness shop offerings, with Carnival preparations referenced.
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Allen
Toledo & North- Western
Charlotte
Albion
Chicago
Joseph Taylor
Osrosso
Eteet
Hanover
Cincinnati
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