Murder charge tied to West LeRoy woman’s death
Clyde Cables of Turlington faces murder allegations in Justice Bidwell’s Court at Battle Creek after a controversial abortion case linked to Blanche Davis’s death. The investigation cites a self performed operation and shifting testimonies, with the warrant served Saturday night and the mother and a yet unnamed man named as possible accomplices amid evolving claims and missing convictions.
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Clyde Cables
Turlington
Fragmented 1900s World Notes and Possible Interventions
A scrambled summary of political and diplomatic chatter. Topics include potential U S intervention in the South African war, Berlin officials noting U S Germany calm, Democratic and Republican conventions with nominating actions, U S data collection on Central and South American colonists, McKinley plans post Congress adjournment, the Missouri Game and Fish tournament in St Louis, and a Chicago court case involving Charles I Cole and misappropriation counts.
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Roverte
Tau la Gur
Wualtaim Willis
Go Teutay Teas Synehial
Eut Maweil
Portalito
Kaneva
Hertin
Flocr
Berlin
United States
Germany
National Democratic Committee
Jones Benator Mettigrew
Sioux Falls
Tawna
James R. Mann
Illinois
State Department
Hoot
Lodge
Congress
McKinley
Canton
Palo Springs
Missori State Game and Fish Protective Association
Dumont, Park
St Louis
Uston
Charles I. Cole
Globe Noltiqial Bank
Bhiat
Burbution
Greemield Gall
On a Serious Charge Rapes Farmhand at Battle Creek
Leoninl Cummings a young farm hand was arrested at Battle Creek by Constable Powell for rape involving sixteen year old Bertha Youngs daughter of L Youngs. Cummings worked on the Adam Rimes farm south of the city and Miss Youngs is employed there. He arraigned before Justice Robinson and requested examination set for this afternoon. Bonds fixed at 3000 but not posted. he awaits commitment in jail.
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Leoninl Cummings
Battle Creek
Powell
L. Youngs
Bertha Youngs
Cummings
Adam Rimes
Miss Youngs
Robinson
Pbut- Ho Ureek Moon
Epworth League Anniversary Observed at the Church
The Epworth League held its uth anniversary service Sunday night at the church. Mrs E Martin gave a fine address with strong remarks about the league’s founder and the occasion described in respectful terms.
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Epworth League
Uth
Leagie
Chared
Mas. E. Marhin
Rey Arin Strong
Tories Lyin
Mra Pirnest Banash
Iso
Mier
Teague Pirfars
Curious Youth Clyde Coles in Court Over Fatal Curiosity Case
Clyde Coles, accused of causing Miss Blanch Davis’s death in a criminal operation, appeared before Justice Bidwell. Testimony noted most visitors were curious girls. Coles denied intent, with the case set for May. Several trials were prepared, custody declined, and Coles planned to work on the farm until his fate is decided.
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Peosecutar Elateh
Mite Bianche Davis
Trae Davis
Bowen
Shei
Williams
Myronates
Warrat
Clyde Coles
Blanch Davis
Pustios Bidwell
Telciin
Che Mooi
Bine
Cuban postal scandal widens across Havana offices
Havana reports reveal postal fraud spreading beyond the capital to local offices and other island locations. Postmaster Westmaster Thompson is suspended, stamp sellers Moya and Mascare arrested, with up to six more held under supervision as investigations intensify and new arrests loom. In unrelated news, William Kikeman was killed by lightning in Richland township.
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Havana
Westmaster Thompson
Moya
Mascare
Cuba
Rural free mail delivery set for Springport area
City notes announce rural free delivery to be established June 4 in Springport Jackson County. Other items report high school commencement June 15 at Presbyterian church with church permission, local obituaries, business notes, animal licenses, railroad dispatches, and local incidents in Battle Creek and surrounding towns.
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Springport
Jackson County
Presbyterian Church
Detroit Journal
Kalamazoo
Court adjourns and reschedules amid cost security motions
The court notes Tuesday session uncertain with several cases delayed by security for costs motions. Cases include Hu Woman vs Supertisocy Moray and Gifford vs Roberts, with bonds and appeals discussed and a Wednesday return set for 9 o'clock. Frank Kline faces charges of taking improper liberties with young girls as M H Nichols of Homer defends.
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Ts Will Bee Pee
Tateh
Shit ‘Tolman
Cests
Taut
Tithutsear
Tillotson
Hutch & North
Fonuer
Gifford
Gifford Vs. Roberts, ‘This Is An Outgrowth of the Mains Cases, Iil'ord
Roberts
Austin
M. H. Nichols
Homer
Frank Kline
Court and Crime Report From Run May 13
Charles Granshaw was arrested Saturday afternoon on complaint of Marcellus Roberts who says Granshaw stole his saw. He was arraigned before Justice Merrill and granted bond for next Saturday. Granshaw claims Marcellus had the saw and that he was merely borrowing it. Run May 13. Sheriff O Connor and a posse captured BE Estell and James Murphy, jail escapees from Mu ville who shot Deputy Marshall Roberts at Dunlap on Sunday. Estell was shot in the legs while fleeing. A crowd surrounded the jail, but guards held the prisoners without trouble.
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Charles Granshaw
Marcellus Roberts
Granshaw
Justice Merrill
Bonncts
Marcellus
Marderera Caugutrpotia
O'Conner
F.estell
James Murphy
Muville
M Shal Roberts
Dunlap
Murphy
Estell
City Council Debates Water Work Petitions and Patrol Budget
Alderman absent as council reviews water petition extensions on West State Street. Water board says funds insufficient. petitions redirected. Sidewalk requests referred. some approved. Council approves street improvements and walk fronts. A new night police officer is debated with varying opinions on economy. Final plan hires extra officer May to November with pay set at ten dollars per day. Memorial day funds approved and city seeks legal opinion on dogwarden dispute.
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Dean
Brown
Tle
G. Burtngame
Selena MeKay
SR Danker
Imainé
Water Works’ Board
Water Works Committee
Cooner
Add
Miler Nariea Spoeed
Boty
Water Board
Das
Short
Khanemtnsh
Cerbert Mann
Tames Court
Wm. Raesly
Brower
Sidewalk
Ald
Nast State Street
C. BE. Gorhant
H. J. Winsor
Amd al- Towel
Michigan
Stadn
Milly
Miller
Fisiotats
City Eigiseer Courtright
Abd
George Perfect
Shepherd
Wade
Madison Street
Scuart
OG. KJ
Depertuert
James Cains
Alds
Cenort
Lkscardes Brown
Egeler
Browen
Bording
Themis Brownfield i Special Police
Thard Ward
Dogwarden Howell
Health bills and officer pay debated during epidemic
The council reviewed bills for marshal and sexton time, and several health board charges for smallpox care. Dr French of Battle Creek confirmed the contagion as smallpox. Bills await audit by the finance committee as Miller urged before approval. Health Officer Foote's pay set at 19 dollars daily during the epidemic. Council adjourned.
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Hoard of
Health
French
Battle Creek
Health Board
Finance Committee
Als
Council
Miller
Foote
Personal notices from a small town exceed expectations
Miss Mabel Richards spent Sunday in Toledo. John Nolan joined the excursion to Toledo Sunday. County School Commissioner Burnham was in Battle Creek Sunday. Mrs Merrill and Mrs Washburn of Marengo went to Toledo on the Cine in muifs Northern Sunday. Frank Stuarto leaves for a fishing trip through Northern Wisconsin with Ottawa friends. Mr and Mrs Chereh and daughter Frances retired Friday morning. Mrs Chireh and daughter have been in Europe three months. Mr Church has been away two weeks in New York City to meet them. Mrs Church arrived about two weeks ago. they have been the prested srr. Mrs Redmond at Madison N Z and other friends in New York. Last Saturday evening they were entertained at dinner by Miss Virginia Bailey of this city.
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Pete
Randolph
Howell
Judge Tillotson
Joseph Bentley
Cliff Balcom
Jackson
Wright
West Hanover Street
Albion Sud
Battle Creek
Albion Sthens
College Town
Albion
Albion Boys
Post Office
Mack
Michigan Telephone Co
Old Colony Trust Co
Massachusetts
Register of
Traction “Company
Michigan Central
Walamaazoo
Way
Mollie
Major McQuaid
Cleveland
McGuaig
Pasig
Major Metynaid
Argle
Notion
Plynn
Tire
Smith
Andy
Capitol Hill
Fair Ground
Merrill
Washburn
Marengo
Toledo
Frank Stuarto
Wisenns
Iast
Frances
Chireh
Europe
Church
New York City
Sint
Redmond
Madison N. Z
New York
Virginia Bailey
Around the State Patchwork of Local Incidents
A fragmentary state column reports Athens plans a brick hotel to replace a destroyed one. Lapeer County veterans meet at the county seat to discuss past battles. Charlotte suffers a burglarized drugstore with some empty till left by the thief. Lansing trust activity faces scrutiny as prices rise and a new Goatsung scheme is noted. A western miner abandons a gold search near Chand Haven. A city shoeing bid by the police and fire board prompts a price rise from seven horses teams.
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Athens
Theestroyert
Gre
Chand Haven
Lansing
Board of Polices and Fire Commissioners
Repairing Old Roads and Health Remedies Combine Patchwork and Promise
The article contrasts patching old roads with building permanent ones to save money and improve travel. It pivots to a health ad for Knox Stomach Tablets promising to cure stomach liver and bowel troubles, claiming they purify blood, energize the body, and restore vitality, urging readers to mail fifty cents and their addresses for a trial box from Knox Chelaien Co Battle Creek Mich.
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Kaill
Viger
Vitaliy
Nox Cheaien Co
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T. CM. Schindler
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