Municipal Affairs: Orrin Dowsett Appointed to Fill Vacancy
City council proceedings note Aldermanic actions including appointing Orrin Dowsett as constable for the second ward after Miles Fish resignation. The minutes approve a $500 order for electric light interest payments, authorize coupon cancellations, and grant sidewalk and sewer petitions. Debate over Prospect Street sewer pricing and contractor daily rates ends with a revised plan and a one-week adjournment.
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Ald
Gonrt
Grant
Ald. Miller
Commercial Savings Bank
Miles Fish
Orrin Dowd
Kalamazoo Avenue
C .G. Wheeler
Recorder
Sidewalk
EB. H. Grant
E. E. Simmons
Als
Dean
Mansion
Grand Streets
Grand Street
Prospect
State Street
Mansion Street
Sycamore Street
Dowsett
Prospect Street
Ald. Smyth
Thomas Conley
W. J. Downsett
Miller
Page
Smyth and
Carver
Dean i
Heeorder Grant
Astonished Relatives as Will Denounces Kin in Coldwater
The Coldwater Reporter prints the will of Emma Fallice who died last week. She names granddaughter Hazel Eldred and directs most assets to the Old Ladies Home in Dulvenin Daily. The will sets conditions for trust funds and life interests for a spouse and others, with a 23 year age clause for inheritance.
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Coldwater
Emma Falluce
Stanley
Charles
Richard
Henry Brooks
Old Ladies Home
Hazel M. Eldred
Chas. i. Howe
Rawel M. Eldred
Howe
Lusbana
Religious services pray for McKinley recovery attendance high
The Presbyterian Church hosts a Sunday evening service with Rev. Hamilton Rev. Pattison and Rev. Hobson leading prayers for President McKinley. Pattison warns liberal freedoms may nurture socialistic and anarchistic elements risking national crisis. At St Marys Rev Bratt condemns anarchists and calls for removal or imprisonment, blaming secularized schools.
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Presbyterian Church
McKinley
Hamilton
Pattison
M. B. Church
Hobson
Christian Church
Mr. Pattison
Methodist Church
America
St. Mary’s Church
Dr. Bratt
Foley
United States
SMALL POX BILLS AT HEALTH MEETING
Health Officer Joy presided as a Board of Health session noted smallpox cases including Mr. Carr, father-in-law of Fred Etta and Mrs. Harvie Diver and son. Bills from Hoffman, Cronin, Goodrich, Casper Hardware, Fletcher, Greene & Co, Cook, Watson, and Dr Foote were laid on the table for one week. A Jefferson Street sewer nuisance complaint drew no action.
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Board of Health
Joy
Carr
Fred Etta
Harvie Diver
A. W. Hoffman
L. L. Cronin
Jacob Goodrich
Casper Hardware Co
R. B. Fletcher
Greene & Co
Chicago
G. H. Watson
F. M. Foote
Divercosa
Ald
Miller
Stack Board of Health
Seawer
Eonth Jefferson Street
Calhoun County Fair Prepares Big Exhibit Season
Calhoun County fair management readies a grand southern Michigan event with improved grounds and a new 85 by 50 horse barn. Floral ball, grand stand, judges stand, race track upgrades, painted buildings, daily shows by Fre mont Mammoth Pavilion Show and Sedonia acts. A 2000 premium list is mailed. dates set for October 6 9 6 and 11.
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Calhoun County
Wort
Michigan
Arthur
Fremont Mammoth Pavilion Show Company
Sedonia
Chandler
The Gifford Case Letter to the Editor Pages
A reader responds to the Statesman on the Gifford case, thanking Prosecuting Attorney Hatch for answers while urging balanced discussion. The letter argues about intent and fairness toward the circuit judge, noting misunderstandings and the desire for justice without swaying public opinion. The missive references political storms and a Madison Medicine Co endorsement.
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Hatch
The
Statesman
Aus
Permay
H. A. Cette
Wee
Marshall Furnace Co Elevates Marshall Industry
Detroit Tribune notes Marshall Furnace Company as a enduring 29 year old enterprise led by S. P. Dobbins. The Wolverine Tubular Furnace uses direct cold air through iron tubes to boost fuel economy and durability. Since 1893 the foundry operates year round, employing nearly 100, with output valued at $100000 annually. Dobbins is a prominent civic figure and Republican on the school board, widely respected in Michigan.
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Detroit Tribune
Marshall Furnace Co
F. Dobbins
Marshall Furnace Mo
Dobbins
Marshall Furnace
Boland to secure Detroit Chicago electric line link
A Battle Creek dispatch reports that Detroit and Chicago Traction Co. closed a deal to connect Detroit Kalamazoo with a 471 mile link forming a Battle Creek Kalamazoo Detroit Chicago corridor. W A Boland of Jackson leads the deal, with Michigan Traction Co. allies quietly backing him in this link.
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Detroit & Chicegs Traction Co
Kalamazoo
Detroit
Chicago
W. A. Boland
Jackson
Michigan Traction Co
Boland
Battle Greek
Michigan Tractlion Co
Marriage Licenses and Patent Medicine Ads in Haumett
A fragment from a Haumett newspaper page lists marriage licenses James Stringh and Paunie Nye and a string of patent medicine advertisements. It promotes Mexican Syrup as a 25 cent cough cure, Mother’s Worm Syrup for worms, Mexican Root Pill for cleanses, Gooch’s Quick Relief and Barsaparills for health, plus various dubious cures and low price sales, all in a period tone.
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Goveh
Schley Inquiry Sessions Set at Navy Department
Washington reports that Admiral Dewey and Capt. Lemly agreed to daily court sessions from ten to twelve and one to three o'clock after Thursday, with the Schley inquiry to sit continuously Sundays excluded until its work ends. Dewey promises no delay in pre liminaries and aims for steady progress.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
Schley Court
Lemly
Navy Department
Schley
Revolution spreads as Venezuela revolt grows in Colombia
Reports from various cities on September 7 describe Venezuela's rebellion expanding. President Castro intensifies recruitment in Tachira and Zulia while Gen Arjona advances from Rio Hacha toward Gongira and clashes with Gen Castillo's force, leaving about 200 killed or captured.
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Colon
Colombia
Venezuela
Castro Ia
Tachira
Zulia
Arjona
Rio Hacha
Gongira
Castillo
Socarras
Pibal Ruiz
Cipriani Castro
Kuill's Pills Promote Health and Vitality in Advert
A garbled advert claims Kuill's Krd Pills restore health strength and beauty for men and women before hot weather. It mentions Spring Louie and Boul medie vine as riders of vitality with a 25¢ box price. Kuill's White Liver Pills and Blue Kidusy Pills are also advertised for liver function and general wellness.
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Kuill
Steel strike fails to yield settlement in McKeeport
Pittsburgh September 10 The Amalgamated Association adjourned without accepting any peace proposals or issuing counter offers. Officials indicated the strike would continue, with direct talks with United States Steel and President Shaffer possibly guiding future action.
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Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association
United States Steel Corporation
National Civic Federation
Theodore J. Shaffer
Shaffer
Nenches
35th G A R encampment opens amid crowded Cleveland
Cleveland Ohio reports the thirty fifth annual G A R encampment opening with crowds in the streets and veterans being guided to quarters. Atlantas Journal notes Maryland politician Wellington urged to be expelled for disrespect toward President McKinley. A steamer wreck near Liverpool sent 18 men adrift. six survived and two rescued died later.
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Cleveland
G. A. KR
Atlante Journal
Gouthernh
Lei Aator Wellington
Maryland
Alkinley
Victoria
Miowere
Lizele Bell
Liverpool
Wellingtos
Newwcastle
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Dolmes
Kiana Fallice
Willa
Dutcenla Mowe
Thia City
M'Kinley
Marshall
HW. A. Clute
Today
Rocky Moun
Madison Medicine Co
Remeber
Trout of
Wetmores
Marshall Karnate Company
Fxtatanen
Battle Oresk and
Kalamazon
Michimi Traction Co
James Stringh and
Paunie Nye
Haumett
Good & Ahsluls
Feserel Directora
Eusbalsers
HW. B. Hughes
Hetch Block
Nebela Dafanted
Mer
Constantinople
Salonika
Vilayet
Miss Stone
Hilled
Mich
Henry Peltier
Windsor
Ont
Michigan Central
Thei
Leo Rassigur
G. A 1
Yotuul
Gebo
Most
Williams Hartlett
Daily
TNE
Adjodrns
McKeonport
McKeesport
Milwaukee
Illinois Steel Company
Bay View
J. D. Hickey
J. F. Cooper
Gage
Ballulu
N. Y
New York
Treasury
Gauge
O. T. Wells
Villa Ridge
Mr. Wells
DR. Tart
Eelve Liven Lowt
McCormick
Farshall Wagon B & Windmill Co
R, A. Bentley
3Mor
Bradshaw
West End
Marshall, Mich
R. J. Jackson
J. M. Parsons
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Hamilton St
Reds Square
South Linuen Street
J. W. Lester, Ai W. Hanover S
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Willians M
G CO
Prop's
Ohio
W. H. Elston
Hin Stuie
Schley’s City Junk Shop
Kalamasco
Marshall Citizen
Marshall Agency
Bolin
Hart
Will Schley
Quzs
B. Mrap
A. Bire
Washington Mouse
Dl. W. Hunt
W. A. Tollotson
Nitary Public Justices of the Pexcetthe Agee Office
AiState
Sadond Story
Aate
Rocky Mountain
Mesut Meai
Ces Co
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