Dr Barker Faces Scrutiny Over State Health Chief Post
A Michigan archival critique accuses Henry B Baker M D secretary of the state board of health of embezzling influence to secure lifetime tenure and to shield the office from change. The piece claims Baker overspends on clerks and annual reports while pushing new appropriations for annual pomp and smallpox control, arguing for a board empowered to remove its secretary.
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Barker
Baker
State Board of Health
Wig
Davish
Henry B. Baker
Henry BH
Biker
M. D
Dr. Baker
Michigan
Michigan. There Are Many Physicians and Faustariang
Senate
Atate Hoard of
Devia Shange
Hartigan Calls for Impartial Inquiry Into Dismissal
The American public supports Colonel Hartigan in demanding a public impartial inquiry into his dismissal, questioning whether it was truly a matter of tact or an executive act influenced by his steadfast convictions and family history.
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Harrison
Hartigan
Bia
Colonel Harrison Demands Inquiry Into Dismissal
Colonel Harrison, dismissed from the army after his father the late ex president, seeks an inquiry via friends into the dismissal and policy dispute with McKinley on new possessions. The piece notes Secretary Root's reluctance for a court of inquiry and hints at malice toward Morrison, tied to the Harrison family's long influence in American history.
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Harrison
McKinley
Root
Morrison
Rockefellers Wealth and Industry in 1900s Press
The Chicago American May 6 cites Standard Oil quarterly dividends of 20 percent, pushing year’s common stock profits to 360 million and John D Rockefeller’s personal share to 20 million. It argues such wealth surpasses national debt interest and European royal salaries while noting Morgan Havemeyer and other magnates as “kings” of finance.
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Chicago American
Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
John D. Rockefeller
United States
Europe
Baveria
Morgan
Havemeyer
Ournesin
Vanderbilts
Gounds
Town launches after overhaul at Bremerton yard
Seattle reports the battle ship Town launched Thursday after repairs and a thorough overhaul at Bremerton navy yard. The ship completed the work in under four weeks though six were planned and now awaits sailing orders. In Oshkosh a fire destroyed the four story high school building early May 2. The loan stands at 70,600 with about 16 in insurance. Approximately 300 students are out of school.
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Seattle
Wash
Bremerton Navy Yard
Navy Department
Oshkosh
Wis
Government loan distribution in London inquiry
London May 3. In parliament Sir Michael Hicks Beach, Chancellor of the Exchequer, stated the new loan totals 30,000,000 pounds. Allocation showed Rothschilds 11,000,000, J S Morgan & Co 10,000,000, and the Bank of England 9,000,000.
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London
House of Goiwmens
Michael Lick Reach
Changing
Rothschilds
J.S. Morgan& Co
Bank of England
Visit Aweriea London May 3A dispatch arrival
A Vienna dispatch to the Express reports tro Mawni the Lvalian come poser plans a tour of the United States starting October 15 with an orchestra of 60 members. Weekly stipend would be £2000 for eight weeks. Also notes a national conference result on win flow vliss interests and factory foreclosures. A separate item says the Robison Bros. clothing plant burned in Gloversville causing about $100000 loss.
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Aweriea
London
The
Express
Vienna
Tro Mawni
United States
Wisperyovel
Jadiwas Polis, Lnd
Winflow Vliss
Weld Vhoursday
Industrial Peace Conference Aims Free Labor Capital Strife
New York May 8 Indoors at the chamber of commerce leaders from labor and finance urged conciliation to end industrial strife. Samuel Gompers and John Mitchell led talks noting workers seek rights beyond wages while employers and unions share a goal of lasting peace without sacrificing manhood. Bishop Potter and others praised growing mutual understanding and urged peaceful cooperation to avert future strikes.
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New York
Chamber of Commerce
Industrial Department
National Civic Federation
Eine Ployer
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Tabor
Bishop Vetter
John Mitchell
United Mire Workers of Americas
Charles R.llint
American Rubber Company
Daniel J. Keefe
Wmingis Board of Arbitration
William TH. Sayward
National Association of Builders
Janes O'Connell
International Association of Machinists
Amd
No Room for Strife Aims to Reconcile Labor and Capital
The New York Chamber of Commerce pledges aid to the conciliation plan No Room for Strife. Charles R Flint, jokingly called walking delegate of the American Rubber Company, spoke of 14 hour workdays and urged closer ties between labor and capital. He reviewed export trade and praised skilled American labor in the era of the great industrial evolution, asserting no room for strife between labor and capital.
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Chamber of Commerce of
New York
Charles R. Flint
American Rubber Company
Brutal crime near Lansing targets Miss Bonnie
In Leavenworth Kansas a woman gathering mushrooms near Lansing was struck from behind by a white man, assaulted, and her body hidden in an old well. She survived to describe the assault and may identify her attacker, a presumed white tramp. reports say she later died, though unconfirmed.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Miss Bonnie
G. W. Bonnie
State Penitentiary
Lansing
Worth
T Bonnie
Tragic St. Louis Killing Ended by Daughter
Gustave Buare a 50-year-old bailiff and former state representative, was shot and killed at his home by his daughter Ida N. aged 20 who then killed herself. A note indicated motives tied to insults toward her mother. Both died instantly from head wounds.
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St. Louis
Gustave Buare
Ida N
Jim
Mr. Baare
New Complaint in Van Vorhees Cruelty Case Remains Open
Preliminary examination of Frank and Mrs. Van Vorhees of Fredon paused as Miss May Harris testified she closed her school to care for the couple’s adopted girl from Coldwater. Prosecutor Hatch moved to dismiss the first complaint, but they were re-arrested on five similar charges of cruelty dating from May 26, 1891. Bail set at 500 dollars with Frank Honnesy signing.
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Frank van Vorhees
Fredonia
Merril
May Harris
van Vorhees
Coldwater
Hatch
Justice Merrill
Frank Honnesy
Freedom Near at Hand for Stillwater Youngers
Coleman and Janes Younger, longtime Stillwater prison inmates serving life terms, win the first step toward parole as the prison managers unanimously recommend release. The next action rests with the state board of pardons, with July meetings anticipated and legality of new provisions to be resolved.
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St. Paul
Minn
Coleman
Janes Younger
Stillwater
Bob
Ontice
Friends of the Youngers
Senate
Vansnat
Board of Pardons
Rebuild Under Way After Jacksonville Fire
Jacksonville on May 8 reports no new bodies found in ruins or in the St Johns river by noon Tuesday. Supplies arrive and are distributed to aid the homeless as Windsor hotel Gardner building Baldwin building and opera house to be rebuilt. Surveys mark property lines and safes are opened amid lingering smoke. Provisions arrive from New York and city offices resume in temporary quarters.
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Jacksonville
Fla
St. Johns River
Windsor Hotel
Gardner
Baldwin
Opera House
New York
Fifteen Candidates Examined For Naval Cadet Post
Congressman Gardner presided over a Thursday exam at the high school drawing room to select a naval cadet for the third congressional district at Annapolis. Fifteen candidates from across the district attended, with Prof. Walter H. French and Prof. F. A. Osborn conducting the exam. Dr. L. M. Gillette led the physical tests. list of local entrants includes Grant Momaw Hess Spragun Mapes Brich Boughton Rose Clark and others.
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Annapolis
Congressman Gardner
Albion
Walter H. French
Lansing
Glenn Grant
Arlo Momaw
Ralph , Hess
Clare Spragun
Vermontville
F. ©. Mapes
Frank M. Hratts
Coldwater
William L. and
Samuel Pearson
Galesburg
Tra M. Birch
Olivet
Robert L. Boughton
F. A. Rose
WJ. Glark
Battle Greek
Real estate transfers listed for Albion Battle Creek and surrounding areas
A series of property transfers are recorded including George Hannohs to Joseph Cooper in Albion, Norris Chandler to Rebecca Chandler on Bartlett street Battle Creek for 100, James Clark to Jennie L Melvany for 144 acres in Sheridan, and Moses E Abbey to Fannien Bowdick in Ponnfield. Also noted are transfers involving G E Hayes to Jonnie A Crawford in Albion, Luther M Pratt to William N Gay in Tekousha, Frank O Jones to Carlton E Foonyis in Ponnfield, and W B Hayward to Charles Foster in Leroy. Additional entries cover transfers in Athens, Marshall, Battle Creek, Pennfield, Newton, Beaches addition in Battle Creek, and Albion College Endowment matters.
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George Hannohs
Joseph Cooper
Albion
Norris Chandler
Rebecca Chandler
Bartlett Street
Battle Creek
James Clark
Jennie L Melvany
Sheridan
Moses E Abbey
Fannien Bowdick
Ponnfield
G E Hayes
Jonnie
Crawford
Luther M Pratt
William N Gay
Tekousha
Frank O Jones
Carlton E fOonyis
W B Hayward
Charles Foster
Leroy
Jerome F. Onlp
Charlea Tyson
Athens
Auditor General
H Gorham
Marshall
Charlea M Stephens
FL Baugh
Convis
Pennfield
Annis Marie Hall
Martha Hall
CO Platt
Kalamazoo River Athletic Meet Set for May Day
The Kalamazoo River Athletic Association invites Marshall Kalamazoo and Battle Creek high schools to compete in a May 1 meet in Battle Creek. Events include standing high jump shot put 100 yard dash relay and pole vault among others with limited six-event entries. Local field day follows Saturday at 2 PM.
Michigan firemen pension bill advances in Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee reported Hodgers' bill to create a state pension fund for disabled firemen with a $3,000 appropriation. It changes firemen into state employees at $14 yearly and provides $1,000 to heirs if a fireman dies on duty. Permanent disability grants one half of prior salary, with monthly pays based on injury, not below $1 or above three fourths of active salary. A state auditor board may hire a clerk to manage the program.
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Linsing Dispatch
The
House
Ways and Means Committee
Hodgers
State Board of Auditors
Personal notices show many visits and moves around Battle Creek
Local society listings record Mrs W D Stone and Mrs I W Carnell visiting in Battle Creek, many residents returning from Chicago Kalamazoo Detroit and Boston trips, resignations and new jobs, and numerous relatives visiting relatives across Michigan with travel to Albion Allegan Union City and Jackson to name a few.
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W. D. Stone
I. W. Carnell
Battle Creek
A.J. Tucker
Chicago
Mary Westfall
George Chidchister
W. B. Mead
Burlington
Annabella Haya
Detroit
J. V. Haylar
F. E. Billings
GC. Hillis
Union City
Herman Vogt
Lansing
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