Republicans to elect delegates at county convention
The Republicans of Consia and Morehallienship are requested to attend meetings at the Austin central house and county treasurer’s office on March 4 and March 5, 1884, to select delegates for the county convention to meet in Morehall on March 6. By order of committee.
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Nontinata
Supreme Court
Thomias M. Conley
Uiver Alty
George Duffield
Jan. Riper
Buck's Opera hoGue
Landing
Nlordock A
Tne
van Zilk
Lane
Flint
O U. White
Vin
T. Wincot
Port Anatin
UT Tomlinson
Lnncor
Kilpatrick Owssenit Sartie Arcenville
Gray
Mewagan
J Meech
Norwood
Broon Pack
Osmia
Bret Lincum
Cam
T_T. Dater
Jo Bild
Houghton
Central Committee
Hageneers Hall
Albion
Battle Creek
Republicars
Consia
Austin Cebral
Warsarea
TawesHit
Marengo
Marenga
Hese
Toesday
Mirah
Yarshall
Mucha
Weekly list of failures and oddities in this country
The week’s notes complain of rising failures and oddities from trade to licenses. Mentions include Lansing politics, Michigan figures, and taxation, with Lent and local government topics mingled. A reader named Simon announces he cannot attend Cleveland’s inauguration due to missing railroad passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae
Prohibition proposals and dynamite regulation debated
The legislative temperance committee heard a radical amendment proposal setting stiff penalties for first offenses and for trafficking illegal liquor. Boston businessmen urged legalizing check payments after a death, with advocates arguing heirs should not claim unsettled checks. Washington figures praised a monument project as the obelisk nears completion, while dynamite regulation proposals seek licensing and reporting to curb dangerous use and transport.
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Taw
Maiwo
Leginative Committee On Temperance
Radical Amendmenta
Tay
Detroit Representative Pushes Australian Election Reform Bill
Representative Wartory of Detroit introduces a 32 section bill to preserve election purity and curb abuses. It mirrors Australian law with state, county, and municipal voting papers printed on white, blue, and red paper respectively, listing all candidates with official qualifications.
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Wartory
Detroit
Controversy Over Civil Service Tests and Judicial Pay
A Minnesota style editorial denounces civil service exam questions as irrelevant and mocks IQ style queries for clerks. It argues for hiring based on practical skill in building and governance. The piece also discusses a bill to raise salaries for judges in Michigan and compares international and state pay scales, urging adequate compensation to preserve independence.
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New York
Bucker Hill
Chancellorsvilla
Africa
Connon
Thorn
Malvare Till
Penin Fala
von Hooker
Chancelloraville
Liriingston
Stanley
Speke
Cameron
Custom House
Independent
Treasury
Hey
United States
Soother Custom House
Chaloa
Faoe
Pacific Ocean
Michigan
Michigan Governor Salary Critique in City of New York Dispute
Fragmentary text recalls tension over municipal compensation and state official pay. It notes a New York city context, mentions Michigan governor’s annual salary of $1,000, and questions financial burden on families after hotel and travel costs. The passage reflects concern over public expense and living costs.
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New York
Noosiechit
Michigan
Our Lansing Letter from 1886 Engineering Society Meeting
The sixth annual meeting of the engineering society in Lansing is reviewed with papers on the engineer’s character, water works design for Ann Arbor, iron lighthouse construction, and sewerage systems. Officers and committees are listed, along with a Michigan Agricultural Board session and legislative bills pending, including property assessments, underground wires, and transit regulations.
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Sifth
The
Engineering Society
Ann Arbor
Michigan Sportaapan
Holmes
Grand Rapids
Mark Nurrin
Tressurer
N. A Osgood
Bartle Creek
Thomas S. Cobb
Kalamagou
Hi. C. Nichols
Mantle Creek
State Agricultural Board
Ach
Edwin Wirtitts
All Agricultural College
Heari
Franklin Welle
Robert G Baird
Treax Wret
M. L. Coleman
Mercury
Luce
Chamberlain and Weway
Dewey
Chamberlain
McCreary
Rising
Uy Wiley
Voluminary Department
Guy
Alger
Renute
M.S. Luwith
Detroit
OU. V. Pond
Quincy
Labor Bureau
Yeas—Mevars
Gardner
Uibbs
Lampton
Hayes
Hook
Howell
Jones
Kailey
Lincoln
Makelim
Malcolm
Moonsring
Markay
Mason
MecCormick
McGregor
Amckie
Nirth
Kueie
Oviatt
Parkhurst
Post
Otter
Richardson
Rawesy
Sellera
8Ryder
Maples
Stark
Swift
Jown
Ulrich
Voorhees Watson
Webber
Weiss
Wiggina
Williams Woodruff
Speakerlark
Tiz
Nayx
Mevars
Baker
Barry
Blacker
Brant
Conrad
Dubin
Dodge
Dunbar
Ean
Inglemin
Lord Geason
Trammont
Lunkerd
Slulman
Johnson
Ling
McCleland
McNabb
Piers
Nhort
Mutton
Walthew
Walis
Wedlman
Wichita
Wereght—t
Atrent— Messrs. Hrandoo
Fuxett
Harper
Kirkpatrick
Northwood
Aebste
Ollie Eatate
Michigan
Vale
Licanro
Heralo
Annie
Bpiti
Ofachoo
Angannien
Bill suggestions flood the state legislature with reforms
The article lists numerous bills proposed to amend the law on taxation, elections, education, banking, railroads, licensing, and insurance, plus measures to regulate crime, mortgage foreclosures, and compensation for officials. It notes an attempt to remodel the supreme court and mentions Dr. McNabb of Newaygo as a comic figure in the house, while detailing a cold snap and heavy snow affecting city operations and the Salvation Army and skating rink.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Abi F
Irndt Carmpanina
National Bank
Board of Medical Examiners
Ati
Fre
Marine Insurance Coimpanier
ANIL
Armen
Supreme Court
Dr. McNabb
Newaygo
Goy
Alger
Washington
Washington Monument
Manning the Albany newspaper chief and banker in 1884 life tale
Dac Manning a leading New York business figure and head of the regular democratic organization, rose from errand boy to Albios Argus compositor and legislative reporter. He led the Argus, became manager, then presided over the Commercial Bank of Albany. Married Mary Lite, two children, wife died 1880, remarried Miss Frye in 1884, wedding widely publicized. Additional notes mention Bulledge’s Monthly offering rewards for Bible verse identifications.
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Dac. Manning
Cleveland Hendricks
New York
Regula Democratic Organization
Albios Argus
Car Pheet
Manning
Aseen
Cassidy
Argus
Commercial Bank of Albany
Manping
Mise
Mary Lite
Misa Frys
Cleveland
Flower
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Oy Seth Lawie
Seth Levis
Varon & Lawn
Eixctton
Néeeed
Marshall, Mich
Eee Payoay Meenisa
Aea
A. Smith
Datenit
Gyore
Barton Parker Monkiat
Roslin i i
Ladales Ainger
Chaelotte
Mig
Orehorns
Pailor
Gidding
Nina
Witten’ Chatherlain
McBries
Grand
John
Friton, Jr
Grenoum
Mareball Tow
Merahall City
Tekonths
Marsh
Anther
Larwenn
Cwas
Peavinr
J. M. Frawon
Wace
Bal v
J. Gregg
Thepebtiony County
HIP Caucuses
Tae Tenny
Cleveland Cabinet
Michaw
J. A. Hoewer
Michigan Senate
Fisk & Hatch
Will Eoen Disansye
Allessamee
Dersoir
Axion
Meyor
Simon
Donta
Devere Cold Worttier
W. W. Corcoran
O. L. Casey
John Sharman
Arthur
Winthrop
John D. Lovg
W. J. Danial
Virginia
Gilbert
New York State Senate
Éddh
Auprome Court
Massachusette
Hissasociates
England
Lords of Appeal
Supreme Court of Judicature
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Court of Common Pleas
Philadelphia
Lansing
Dan, Manning
Howerd
Bulledge’s Mably
Pereon
King's
Ayer
J.C. Ayer
Noah
Law Priven
Bambee
Ibserverier
Agonte
Addena J
Goodman
la Sallest
Caeray
Cyenais
J. Cheney
Pro's
Toledo
erulylWaeh Jcm
ABE Ss
Botte
E . Murray
Jackson
Mich
Ales
Chleace
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