Thirty Year Franchise Granted to Street Car Company
A lively council session culminated in approving a thirty year franchise for a street railway company. Throughout the dates June 26 to September, committees debated route, power, and conditions while promoters from J A M and B G United and Detroit firm officials pressed for terms. The ordinance was finished by September 11 and adopted on September 16 with additional provisions on taxes and contracts, and a continuation noted for eight more pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Compeittes
Fame of
Detroit Company Incorporated
Messrs Chipman and Lehitan
Detroit Company
Fidamazes Company
Couneail
J. Au AL & B
Duane
Anson
Kalamazoo Avenue
Joy
Waterworks Committee
Michigan Central
Wey
Millar
Frisbie
Dispute Over Right of Way Delays Railroad Progress
In a tense meeting the Jackson Albion Marshall and Battle Creek 5 railway franchise faced a delay as aldermen and citizens debated the towns financial ability of Avery’s company. Work advances slowly through Lee township as contractor Seymour relocates near Dark Corners while right of way disputes across Henry Clute’s farms are settled and pay days spark unrest among workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonday
Jackson
Albion
Marshall
Battle
Creek 5
Sackson
Avery
Smapany
O Bis
Lerions
W. Tows
Coburn
Hihterd & Bek
Chicago
Harps Mikes
Pierce
Les
Ssymont
Seymour
Henry Clute
Lee Township
Clute
Seymiant
Hudson
Rice Creek
N.S. Jatces
Hessi
Yan
Suyimeor
Ganhok
Uae
Young girl sent to reform school for girls
Justice Merrill ordered Addie Phelps, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jean Phelps of Paradise Riley, to serve at the Reform School for Girls until age twenty one. Reported for running the streets, she is described as associating with unsuitable company and asked to reform, with authorities noting the potential notoriety of her circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tustice Merrill
Addie Phelps
Reform School For
Addie
Jean Phelps
Paradise Riley
Sheds Burned Down In Marshall Fire Report
Fire department rushed to two sheds on West Mansion Street and South Liberty Street in Marshall. A shed behind Fred Epley and another behind Mrs. John H. Clark’s residence burned to ashes, with household goods lost. Loss estimated at about 5? dollars. Epley works at a mill and had moved to Marshall weeks ago. Fire diverted attention to nearby property as flames spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eriday
Fred Epley
Mansion Street
Rhch
Epley
Hed Mill
Marshall
John H. ‘Clark
Pardon of Dreyfus Mentioned in Odd French Text
Irregular French lines discuss a pardon for Dreyfus amid scattered phrases. References to a hotel, menus, and names appear, with phrases like pardon and jew prompted by unclear context. The text blends broken French and unrelated terms, suggesting a garbled OCR of a historical note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresso
Royal
Shen
Dreyfun
Oubet
Paynter-roy
Owbel
Pantong
Dryteos
Angeldge
Fragmentary note from Chay page in archaic spelling
Incomplete OCR fragment from Chay column shows a garbled line about someone named Satiate and an acepithed jet tiltot fore esi, lacking clear context or readable facts. No identifiable events or entities can be confirmed from the fragment.
Marriage and Separation Proceedings Noted in Alva Case
A fragmented notice outlines a contested marriage with a legal separation path and forthcoming divorce actions. The document references individuals including Smith and Vries, with scattered details about assignments, dates, and fees, all within a disrupted OCR page.
Counterfeiter Kulp Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison
The trial of Wm. H. Kulp for counterfeiting concluded with a seven year prison term and a $100 fine. Evidence detailed his methods using plaster molds, mixed metals, and polishing to create counterfeit coins. His wife Mahoney testified about the operation, and Kulp claimed innocence on the stand before conviction by the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Kulp
United
States
Tuit
Dodge
Paris
Xaulp
Tadge
Morni
Swan
Detroit Evening News
Session Notes Reveal October Court Proceedings
A short session discusses disposition of criminal tasks and civil matters. The court, led by Judge Smith, adjourned to attend the judge’s son’s Cleveland wedding while outlining cases to be tried, including the Santerson matter and several civil calendars with mentions of witnesses, counsel, and anticipated dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cimnit
Smith
Cleveland
Santerson
Ferma
Pracentor
Witnensey
Vermont
Nestle
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. H W. Porter
BE. i. Grant
Frisbie Company
Frederick N. Rowler and Associates
Stiller
Ordinance Committee
Albian
Svatex
Barompany
St Counsil
Res Olabigns
Pasit
Berlin
Wilds
Lee
Corwers
Henry Clite
Kefores
Fire Department
Dreyfus
Sikken Hoya
Gotet
Ward
Huerts
Happiuces
Mmercy
Abraham Lincoln
Lewiston
Heine
Smith Ve
Alva le Smith
A. Duvckeit
Hagrid
Mya
Clark
Phlok Uf
Yamlia
Sundae
Coe
National Cooperative Libpar 'Y Asapecistian Organiers Berish Ye
Asaetatiog
County Oxen
Tee
Bill Kulp
Mahoney
Stone
Kulp
Sherman
Kgip
Sulp
Ms Stony
James Stigh
Strold
Prescot Harmon
Asthar
Mains
Mn Mavns
Janica Finlay
Charley Uunter
Finlay
Michigan
Butte Creek
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