Local papers named to receive Galveston relief funds
Mayor Powell names J M Moses W H Arthur and G E Willitts editors of three papers as relief fund collectors. Contributions go to city treasurer J J DeBhane then to state treasurer Geo A Steel. Governor Pincrey urges statewide aid from Michigan with mass meetings and local committees to mobilize support.
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Powell
Galveaton
J. M. Moses
W. H. Arthur
G. E. Willitts
J. J. DeBhane
Tha 18Tate
Galveston
Michigan
Texas
Galventon
Sen. Geo. A. Steel
State of Michigan
Lansing
Our
Republic
Independenta
United States
H. 5. Pincrey
Real estate transfers include numerous Athens and area parcels
Tilizabeth Capps transfers to Win White lots in Parks Belcler for 190 dollars. Melvin M Drake to Chas W Longley covers part lot 4 block 9 Athens for 450. Mettie C Standiford to F and A M Lodgie in Athena for 300. Mary A Kingsbury to F and A M Lodgy in Athens part lot 4 block 8 for 240. Fred J Clark to John Jackson parts 87 and 90 South Battle Creek for 460. Martha Matthews to Henrietta Strong parts 14 nec 35 Bedford for 250. OA Withington and Gelin Withington to A B Marfin mill privileges and adjoining land see 26 Burlington for 300. John E Farnsworth to Martha E Farnsworth part lot 6 block 28 Marshall for 83 000.
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Tilizabeth Capps
Parks Belcler
Melvin M. Drake
Chas W Longley
Athens
Mettie C Standiford
Lofige Athena
Mary A Kingsbury
Fred J Glark
John Jackson
South Battle Creek
Martha Matthews
Henrietta Strong
Nec
Bedford
Gelin Withington
Marfin
Burlington
John E Farnsworth
Martha E Farnsworth
Marshall
Six Month Limit On Jackson Battle Creek Line
Civil engineer Wm. G. Fargd visited Jackson to push the electric line franchise from March 20. Construction must start within six months, expiring the 26th, with grading and groundwork planned this fall and iron laying in spring. Sale of the Jackson line spurred early start. Knill's Black Diarrhoea Pills advertised for stomach and bowel ailments.
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Wmn. G. Fargd
Jackson
Battle Creek
Furgo
Fargo
Railroad Rumbles and Cross County Rail News
Michigan Central announces a weekend Detroit excursion leaving at 3 40 PM with a round trip fare of 3 7. Cincinnati Northern reports a boom with 350 passengers to Toledo, stations at Battle Creek Allegan and others selling tickets. A special three coach train for the Vanderbilt party runs to Detroit in under time. Ohio castings for a steam and air coupler arrive for testing on trains 21 and 22. Toledo grows as a railroad hub with 91 trains at Union Depot. Local ad notes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures indigestion and related troubles, 10 cents a week.
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Michigan Central
Detroit
Cincinnati Northern
Toledo
Thig
Battle Creek
Allegan
W. D. Stearns
Motter
Mr. Stearns
Vanderbilt
J. M. Smith
Smith
Noledo
Union
Wheeling and
Lake Erie
Coult
Toledo News
Trusts and the 1890s Glass Industry Debate
The piece attacks trusts as a campaign issue blaming Hanna and Republicans for pro trust policy, while praising Bryan as their foe. It cites soaring U S glass prices, a near monopoly by the American Glass Company, large profits from 1896–1899, and tariff effects that shield foreign competition.
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Congress
Mark Hanna
Republican Campaign Fund
Hanna
Bryan
United States
Belgium
England
the Commoner and Glass Worker
American Glass Company
Pittsburgh
Boston
Atlantic Sea
Trust Opposing Bryan Pushes for Government Control
The article argues that stockholders must oppose Bryan while supporting McKinley, condemns trusts for extortion and labor suppression, and urges that government control of trusts is essential. It highlights the American Window Glass Company and Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, detailing inflated prices, regional price scales, and burdens on American consumers and workers.
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Bryan
McKinley
Congress
Executive
Bee
Department of Labor
Washington
Hanna-and-McKipley
Winsiow Films Company
United States
Trust
Pitsburgh
Pittsburgh
Boston
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
National Mirror Manufacturers’ Association
American Clauss Company
Court and Crime Highlights in Pontiac and Albion Calendar
The September term in Pontiac lists 80 divorce cases, far above our county's 20. A trover suit pits Harry S. Baughman against Frank Austin and Wm. H. Manning with Albion attorneys filing for Baughman. Sheriff Williams plans stricter action on cornfield thieves. At Tonia prison, a six week old purebred bloodhound pup is shown to officers. Ratchford, Kimball, and Dummy Walker were taken to Tonia. Ratchford and Kimball receive six months each, Walker deemed insane and sent to the asylum. Clarence editor Clark Smith praises Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for constipation and dyspepsia. A. L. Hindenagh, druggist.
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Pontiac
Trover
Harry 8. Baughman
Frank Austin
Wm. H. Manning
Lond & Stewart
Albion
Baugman
Sheriff Williams
Tonia
James Ratchford
Ira Kimball
Walker
Turnkey Furner
Ratchford
Kimball
Farrington
Battle Creek
Clarence
Iowa
Clark Smith
Howard witness testifies Goebel shooting suspect
Bowman Gaines, key prosecution witness, identifies Jim Howard as the man seen fleeing the state house grounds after Goebel's shooting. Gaines faces strong cross examination by Col. Owens while Deputy Sheriff Stubblefield testifies Howard admitted killing Goebel.
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State House
Frankfort
Bowman Gaines
Jim Howard
Howard
Goebel
Col. Owens
Stubblefield
Insurance adjustment on Dr Clizbe fire loss in Te Korsha News
Officers of Farmer s Mutual Insurance Co visited to settle Dr Clizbe s fire loss totaling 2083 21 dollars. House coverage of 1200 paid in full minus 16 for salvaged doors and windows. Furniture loss 209 21 compensated. Overall adjustment leaves several hundred dollars short of total loss. Detroit to get new daily Today newspaper by James Schermerhorn launching Oct 1 with promised brisk up-to-date coverage.
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Farmer's Mutua Insurance Co
Detroit
Michigan
James Schermerhorn
Marriage licenses listed for Chicago and Battle Creek
The weekly News lists marriage licenses including Sidney Drinkwater and Busar K Livingston of Chicago and Carl Markham and May L Cross of Battle Creek as new couples.
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the Weekly News
Sidney 8. Drinkwater
Busar K. Livingston
Chicago
Q. Carl Markham
May L. Cross
Battle Creek
Deaf Drums Institute Gift Supports Free Ear Devices
A wealthy donor funded the Nicholson Institute with $10,000 to supply artificial ear drums to deaf people unable to afford them. The institute operates from No. 5615 and 780 Highto avenues in New York City, USA.
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J. 3. Stearns
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Ohio
H. A
Cox
Knill
Joe Crook
Bridgton
Ind
Dr. Caldwell
The
Daily News
Ap Jasne
Biself
Regan
Pas EC Inrey
Roosevelt
Get
J. Nagel’s Store
West State St
West State
Nage
HS Warner
Prospent St. BT
H. Lathrop
Marshall, Mich
Williamson
Larn
Oakridge Cumelery
Premi
Geo H Green
North Madison Street
BattleCreek Avenue
BattleCreek, Mich
Win Ryan
Newsoffice
State Street
D. W. Fletcher
Walter W. Clark
Walter
Tts
ToSrate Street
Lane
M.D
Chronicle-ld
Bayern
Bolfink Brower
Hare Street
R. Schley
H. A. Tillotson Notary Public Justice of the Peace
Gilles
Ktale Street
Second Stair
Brewer
Rocky Mountain
Madisco Medicine Co
Madison
Wis
Physicians Directory
Chas. J. Carson
Weapital
Martin Bloc
Starr King Church
Greene’s Drug Store
W. Prospect ‘Bt
George H. Greene
W. State Street
North Falls
Fred H. Harris
Smiley
Helen M. Parker
John Butler
Anoma
N. B. Sherman
Calla
Hart's
Brewer's Dry Goods
Garner Madigor
Marshall Ave
W. H. Rowland
Dentisi
Grace Broad
F. G. Powers
Welop Bloob
Mich
South Linden Street
J. W. Lester
W. Hanover St
Colorado
Miasouri River
Denver
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Pueblo
Saltake City
Ogden Uteh
Great Rock Island
Yuko
Joe
F.D. Lyon
P. A
Fort St
West
Detroit, Mich
Jobn Bebastian
L P. Hupcargo
West State Street
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