Michigan News Scramble From Tangled Ledger of 1800s
Disjointed items report on Lon J Clark purchasing the Great Batch Hotel in Galveston for 265000, water works and insurance debates in Michigan, deaths in East Saginaw and Bay City, political resignations, boundary surveys, railway plans, drownings, arrests, and local incidents across Saginalt and Monroe. The jumble includes court cases, a ship canal suit, and notes on pensions and a Masonic hall fund.
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East Saginaw
Secret Senate Pact That Forged Duel Threats
In a late interview Colonel Hart recounts an 1848 Senate episode where Cameron Wade and Chandler formed a solemn pact to meet insults with a duel if provoked. They vowed no more words, choosing Bladensburg grounds within 24 hours, and if one fell, the remaining two would continue the vendetta. The document remained secret until Cameron’s death.
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York
Simon
Benjamin Wade
Ohio
Zachariah Chandler
Michigan
Simon Cameron
Pennsylvania
Grand Union Hotel
Forty Second Street
Fourth Avenue
New York
Central
New Haven
Hanmwell, Barr
Maine
Hart
Lent Harbor
Lena
Simeon Cameron
Colonel Barr
Cameron
United States Senate
Howarrd
Conaent
Wis Snowtt
Sumner
Brooks
Seward
Kane
Bob Toombs
Nni
Saward
Tomales
Toomba
Anna Cameron
Ty God
Bringeusters
Ken Wade
Zach Chandler
Capitol Building
Ali
Eau
Bladensburg
Likewize
A Familiar Bell Sparks Rail and G A Debate
A Ronson organs of the South react with glee as railroads are blamed by The Louisville Courier Journal for limiting the G A and RB. The piece notes opposition from Bourbomorgans and praise from some, while The Detroit Tribune cites Grant’s magnanimity at Appomattox and critiques cowards and traitors who fueled bitter sentiment toward the I A I.
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Ronson
South
Louisville Courier-Journal
Gy & RB
Bourbomorgans
Conrin-Journal
Henry Watterson
Fle G. A. It
Congress
Union
Grant
Appomattox
Detroit Tribune
Reed for Speaker Inferred by Russell
Congressman Russell of Conventim ent voices confidence that Reed will be Speaker in the next House. He says Reed can direct legislation better from the chair than on the floor and doubts Major McKinley is a serious candidate. McKinley may become Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee if Reed is Speaker, needing Burrows and others for support.
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Reed
Congressman Russell
Conventiment
Mr. Russell
Major Mckinley
Ways and Means
Iittee
Burrows
D Oh
Dean Alford
Sant
Ramah
Manat
Jaeoh
Bethel
Taraal
Sant Qyano
Lange Sintnro
Benjamin
Carey
John Wanameaker
George W. Childs
Philadelphia
Leviger Office
Saul
Kish
Saumel
Bam
Gabe
Willian Jaigan
Villay
Sintore
Holter
Darcaitan
Tergel
Philippi
Khan
Kingdom of Light
Balieve
Jeans Christ
Christ
Jesus Christ
Thure
Japan
Wishard
G A R encampment parade and events reported
The G. A. R. encampment at Jackson drew about 20,000 spectators across a two day parade and camp gatherings. Gov. Luce, ex Gov. Blair, and Rev. Washington Gardner spoke at the evening event as veterans from Jackson, Coldwater, Adrian, and other posts joined drills, contests, and prize awards for best uniformed posts and marching bands.
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G. M. Devlin
C. L. Negus
Chelsea
S.C. Brooke
W. W. Bennett
Jackson
A. M. Hadley
Litch Hold
Phil Withington
Ides
Police
John Royle
Purifier Band
Jackson Battalion
Jackson Guards
Jackson Grays
Emmet Rites
Business College
Lisnt
BE. Tyrrel
Cov. Luce
Com. Wander Brown
Nasociiation
Cartiage
Dennecker
X- Gov
Blair
Col. Eaton
Southwestern Michigan G. A. R. Anesociation
G. A. Tt
Ander
Col
Dean
M. S
Monin
Daviin
Devlin
Puinter
Inge Hall
Woman's Relist
Damien, Mansom
Lansing
Frontier
Eaton Rapids
Hubbardston
Ypsilanti
Williams
Dundee
Coldwater
Litchtold
Advinu
Loennecker
Walcome
O. A. Jones
Washington Gardner
Gardner
Gov. Luce
Gen
Alger
Jos, O'Donnell
Harriet P.thompson
Ova
Coldwaser
Sutterworth
Adrian
Uusino
GW. Devlin
Te Association
G. A.X
Butterworth Post
G. A.B. Post
Corbin Post
Henry Baxter Corps
Jonesville
Frst
Srs
Stewart Corps
Litchfield
Sons of Veterano
Acker Camp
Durkeon
G. AT
A. A. G. Reporta
Jung
D. Newberry
Geo. D. Harding
E. P. Allen
O. A. Jaques
Hilledals
Gus. F. Smith
Col. Jones
Association
Sident Swith
Its. Sym
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Michigan Country
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Billy
Pitlor
Asylu
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Grayling
Bay Cyn
Anicon
Windley Morrison
Marqnette
Clauence McDertooft
Morrion
United States
McDeneed
Mortikon
Raaiel Wurvey
Michizen
Tastenna
Captasion
Wid Stetew
Ue Interior
Tnim
Genernt Land
East Saginiw
Johustine Euterors
Carrollton
Saginew County
Bay City
Willis M. Sloseon
Reed City
Grand Rapids
Haw
Pvid Stevenson
Old Country
Staple River
Muir
Fifer
Timore
Aereal
Dik Rapids
Shariff Metivier
St. Ignace
R. H. Marsh
Saline
Ishpeming Buaneld
D. Th. Phillips
Maple Rapidd
L'ansé
Chariton
Marquette
Charles C. Guptie
John Barleycorn
Ben Strauss
Detour
Tanloonheope
Giming
Joseph J. Monahin
Wodexa
Detroit
Joneaul
Saint Ste. Marie
Monroe
Peter Miller
Raisinville
Huening
Honanth
Miller
Lowie Gaston
Ravesi
Xavel
Lin
John Fisher
Saginaw County
Tiieia
J. M. Murdough
Choswell
Banihe County
Vleuse
Montreal
London
England
Ephraim Dalilwin
Monroe County
David A. Nolide
Tia
Fly County
Eator
Shomey
Pearly Titty Souls
Hay City
Vow Y. Alc- A
Detroit Philharmonic Club
Russall
Michael Higgins
August Johnson
Higgins
Johnsonr
Ainte
Marquetta
Lake Superior Ship Canal
Hailway and Iron Company
Walter Colningham
McMullen
Cadillac
Michael Hugu
John Morehead
Thames Thorsby
Francis J. Lyon
Nelson Shendes
Charles F. Beverence
Charles W. Pierson
Handy Austin
Ulysses C. Cites
Ligisane Philip Crawfoot
Luke Bordeau
William Ganith
Harriet ‘J
Lupian
Elliott
Grand Traverse Masonic Hall
Hopkins
Macomb County
Detroit Journal
Anid Cambron
Barr
Inn
Don Cameron
Hen Whde
Ida
Chandlay
Inlay
Eugene Hale
Wewane Thave
Hin
Anthina
Loup Veterans
Eirnton
Eastern Michigan
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