13 Jul 1911
Page 1
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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1911
Page
1
The article reports a grand opening at a new track with crowds at the fair. Cyclone, an Albion owned horse with Red Smith riding, posted a half mile in 1:04 and a two minute eight second clip. Umpire O Leary oversaw games amid lively ballpark attendance.
The matinee featured fast pacing with a 1:34 best time and 1:24 for 1:30 class, won by Geo. Hawkins and C. W. Fergusson. Cy clone and Wm Me were part of exciting heats, while Mrs. Pease provided comic relief with a slow but entertaining entry. Receipts totaled $196.95 as the audience enjoyed a full program and a State street fire department exhibition.
Forest fires in northern Ontario cause hundreds of deaths and widespread displacement. Estimates place fatalities between 260 and 490 in the Porcupine area. Drownings occur at South Porcupine, with two burned at Eldorado and another at United Porcupine mines. Three towns are erased. refugees face starving conditions as trains evacuate women and children from Cochrane.
Glenn Lohr, an employee at Battle Creek Paper Company, is accused by his wife of deserting her and their six week old baby. He was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Eday, arraigned before Justice Allen, and posted bail after requesting examination. Living at 149 Kingman Avenue, the wife says he visits about once a week, lends about fifty cents for groceries, and provides no gas or meals, forcing cooking on a hazardous gasoline stove. Her claim notes his wages go to relatives at Gogac Lake.
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