Intercollegiate debate verdict Michigan over Chicago
The first intercollegiate debate between the University of Michigan and the University of Chicago drew about 600 spectators and ended with Michigan winning thirty five to twenty seven. General Russell A. Alger presided as judges included Hallentine of Qbertin College and Compton of Toledo schools. Michigan supporters argued for graduated property tax adoption, while Chicago’s side presented the negative.
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Ice Cold peril as steamer wreck near Mackinaw Island
A traveling troupe led by Josing Simpkina and their band rode a schooner to Mackinaw City to attend a regatta when a wave crushed the boat after striking an open crack. Passengers were thrown into icy water. help from nearby boats saved many, but several were bruised and chilled requiring doctors. The boat was a total wreck and most escaped drowning.
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MISS SPARROW COMMITTED BY MICHIGAN EXAMINING BOARD
The Lansing commission certified Miss Henrietta Sparrow, sister of Elward Sparrow, to be of unsound mind and she was ordered committed to the Michigan asylum by Probate Judge Cowles after a prolonged contest. An appeal was filed. the case has drawn family allegations of persecution versus kindness from siblings.
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Young college student drowns at Olivet ice break
A party of Olivet college students skated on Pine Lake when the ice failed. A.M. Finney of Chicago drowned while Alberta Chapman of Port Huron was rescued, after others plunged in to help. A heroic rescue attempt followed as Finney disappeared beneath the ice while aiding Chapman. Neighbors found the rescued student in a frozen condition. Finney’s body was recovered by masked assailants later.
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Unclear excerpt reports a note to wife and local strikes and accidents
An assorted set of notes describes a man leaving a farewell note at 1048 Bupetter Street Cleveland after spending all his money in Apoeur, a shipyard strike at Wheeler Co in Bay City Michigan declared off with workers to be paid by checks, mine resumptions in Negaviro and Elkhart injuries from a Lake Shore train collision where Charles Gifford lost both legs.
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Validity of Interstate Commerce Clause Upheld by Supreme Court
March 20 report on the long and short haul case and related Texas Pacific matter. The court affirmed key provisions restricting special rates for shipments between states, preserving discrimination against foreign shippers. Justice Shirag wrote the opinion, linking to the Texas Pacific import-rate decision. Also notes Mrs Winnley Payne seeking divorce from Albert Bigelow Payne, citing neglect and cruelty amid his New York residence.
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Louisville Firms Assignments Signal Bank Pressure
Louisvile April 1 Newberger Feunkel Co wholesale furniture and notion dealers signed Monday with liabilities around 100000 and assets near 125000. Assignment followed by Lauwton Berger Co wholesale clothiers, assets 125000, liabilities 75030 to 100000. Louisville Trust Co is assignee in both cases. Hannibal Mo April 1 Thieves captured river side near Ashburn Pike county and brought to Hannibal with a skiff full of stolen goods from freight cars. They claimed river pirate status and faces prosecution. Names given: John Howard and Henry St Clair.
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Berger & Co
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Henry St. Clair
Doctor at Norfolk hospital faces misconduct charges
Lixcoy April 1 Governor Holcomb brings charges against Dr J H Mackay superintendent of the Norfolk hospital for the insane. Forty specifications accuse official misconduct willful neglect of duty and immoral conduct and speech. He allegedly beat female patients horribly. trial expected to cause a great sensation.
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Bayard Likely To Resign As Ambassador
In Wilmington on April 1 observers say Ambassador Bayard contemplates resigning his post. Friends offer no definite details but imply dissatisfaction with Congress and the drain on his private purse needed to sustain his diplomatic duties has become untenable.
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Murderer Respited in Ohio Governor Delays Execution
Governor Bushnell granted a reprieve to murderer Paul on account of many legislative requests for clemency. He plans to wait until adjournment to issue a new hanging mandate, avoiding ill will from lawmakers. The notice also advertises Shiloh's Vitalizer for sale.
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Tillman attack sparks protest from western Democrat leader
Nebraska second district politics prompt furor as General A L Now denounces the Democratic state committee’s plan to invite Senator Tillman. Now argues Tillman’s conduct disqualifies him from addressing any Democratic gathering and urges delegates to nominate a candidate who supports free silver within party unity.
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Reed on Kinley at New Hampshire Republican convention
At Coxcorn New Hampshire April L Willam E Chandler amid a state convention profile spoke in favor of holding delegates in line. He urged support for Reed of Maine and McKinley of Ohio, pledging New Hampshire electoral votes to the strongest standard bearer. A financial plank substitute was rejected by a loud vote.
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Cullo m Loses 15 Own De Tarot and Illinois Delegates
In Maudereon Nebraska against McKinley the Seventeenth district endorsed McKinley for President after Cullom lost potential support. Josh Humphrey and Hugh Crea, once aligned with Cullom, were named delegates while both pledged to follow instructions. J A Connolly was renominated for Congress. Leavitt of Macon sought a state board seat. Branson and Hill named alternates. Prohibition favors free coinage. Virginia convention elected delegates to Pittsburgh. Voorhis renominated in Ohio for a third term over Theodore F. Davis.
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City Treasurers Report and Fire Department Review
City Treasurer presents a long fiscal report for Mirehatt March 18 detailing contingent fund receipts disbursements and a chief engineer’s fire department accounting for equipment, manpower, hose, and losses. Fire Chief Ewemara reports a year with six engines wagons and 14 trips noting total expenditures insurance returns wear and major fire losses on Main Street and recommends equipment upgrades and two extinguishers.
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