Rail disruptions and civic uproar in Battle Creek
Widespread alarm follows a Grand Trunk wreck near Battle Creek on Monday morning. deaths injuries and extensive rolling stock damage spark blame on labor groups and officials, with public opinion pointing to the A R U while sheriff precautions fail to prevent further unrest. Albion census notes population growth linked to Albion College and non resident students. city council debates street sprinkling funding and duties.
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Grand ‘Frank
Battle Creek
Calhoun County
Ewer Erie
A. Q
Sheri Walk
Grand Trunk
Risch
Pullman
Deus
Marshall City Water Works Contract Sparks Debates
Months ago Marshall voted to bond for 50 000 for waterworks and now taxpayers face an unsettled future. A contract with Marshall Water Works Co. obligates yearly payments for hydrants fountains sprinkling and services. Authorities doubt its validity while stockholders back it, claiming sums owed could be collected. About 6 000 is currently due, with debate on whether the contract is lawful and affordable. County population around 47 000 shows varied growth since 1800 amid regional differences.
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Marshall
City of
Marshall Water Works Co
Water Company
Avcrna
Harvest celebration date and local notices from Marshall
Brisk little column lists events and social notes from Marshall Michigan. It mentions Misa Denna Dickey returning from the enat and a harvest celebration at Cold Spring park on August 1 with notable figures like ex-governor Luce slated to speak. There are updates on church frescoes, a new monument on Reuben Hall lot, a new coat of paint on the city hall exterior, and local travel and social visits involving residents such as Fannie Clark, Jack son friends, Chas Hewitt, and others. The piece notes Blue Ribbon races in Detroit, a local sunstroke death, and various club talks and sales. It closes with a small ad block for a combined Michigan Farmer and Statesman offer and a report on coal strike wage discussions.
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Mire
Chas, Hewitt
St. Paul Weweeke
le Mingus
Detroit
Marabsll
Bilal Electric
Ayatam
Bammer
Reuben Hall
Oakridge
Bantley
Danger
Cale
City Hall
Marshall
May Wogner
Statesman
The
Michigan Marmar
L. B. Albaugh
Torch Lake
B. F. Sweet
Luce
Cold Spring Park
Michigan Farmer
West
Wun
J. Millay
Chicago
Lizzie Facey
V. BR. Lepper
Grand Trunk
Battle Creek
United Ins
MoIn
Tyre
Talor
Alix
Lord Clinton
Ryland T
Columbus
Pixley
Denning Allen
Honest Allen
Fanny
Little Rock
Ark
Mr. Dickey
Medina
Meraball
Mich
Dickey
Mr. Armas
Smallpox cases prompt health bulletin and strikes spark labor churn
The Kalamazoo Telegraph notes a state health board bulletin showing smallpox at twenty places since January with 26 cases and 24 deaths. It also reports the C J M strike lasting about seven hours, workers returning to duty, and a 3 to 1 applicant-to-vacancy ratio as vacancies arose. The item mentions various local incidents including a horse theft arrest in Indiana and the Bank site delay, plus remarks on Grand Trunk layoffs and a Detroit race.
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Firamen
Misa Maude Townsend
Marshall
Fred. Davie
Davis
E. Davis
Misa Townsend
Single Lake
Kalamazoo
State Hoard of Health
Ataze
Joan Conrad
Alfred W. Palmar
Grange
Ind
Turnkey Gill
National City Bank
Onenoath
Giddings
Harvest Celebration and Officials See Big Calhoun Event
A harvest celebration and farmers picnic planned for Cold Spring Park on Wednesday Aug 1 promises to draw a large crowd. Speakers include ex-Gov Cyrus Love Hon Peter Mulvaney and Mrs Mayo with notable orators and a water display of fireworks. Local political notices name delegates to the county convention and council actions list sidewalk improvements and various bills with payments approved.
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Cyrus G. Luce
Peter Mullvaney
P. Dayotha
Cold Spring Park
Calhoun County
Cyrus G. Love
Peter Mulvaney
State Land
Mayo
Mnere
Michigan
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W.j.dissex
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Vios-Pres
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Praurtt
W. E. Bossey
TM. Parsons
T.l.caoswx
J. Wiskuan
Keefe
Kelly
E. C. Parsons
Weat Main St
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Detroit Beer
Family Gap
George Hoyt
Dri Cooper
Lansing
Black Henrletas
Sarges
New Cash Dry Goods
Ed Door
Postoffice
P. Hayes
Soyder
Albion
Ita
Albion College
Mivirg
Star Street
Slate Street
Bosley
Indmo
Campbell
Eaton County
Jackson County
Kalamazoo County
Misa Denna Dickey
Enat
Fannie Clark
Jackson
H. Thompson
Masons
Geo. Hoetzel
W. J. Dibble
Ttis
Judge Ingersoll
Chas
Dascam
Gordon
Ge Kalamazoo Asylum
Phelps
Ceresco
Ocablegrans
F. M.townsend
Himeaalf
Paria
Switzerland
Italy
Coldwater Republican
Ingersoll
Merrett
Jonn Merritt
Charles
William
California
Sod
Merritt
Republican Canensoa
First Ward
J. C. Patterson
Who. Reiley
A. O. Hyde
W. J. Dilbla
John Baler
S. F.snydar
C. T. Gorham
S. Hitchcock
A. Stuart
EH. . Mellon
Fourth Ward
Shatpateen
D. Ross, Jr. Marble
A. Ruddock
Z. J. Blakeslac
Leroy
Sanford
Battle Creel
Hattie Longstreet
Roy J L. Town
Edith Pratt
Minneapolis
D. DeRoy Green
Homer
Carrie A
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Sycamore Street
Madison Street
M. Avenue
Liberty Street
Roma Green Street
Marshall Avenue
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I. W. Houston
W. H. Sebring
John Gray
Marshall Light Co
Marshal
J. C. Exeter & Co
Cena
H.W. Mumaw
Lewis Peerin
J. B. Albaugh
T. Campbell
G. A. Watson
Ohn Gray
C. A. Gardanier
Geo. Balcom
F. &. Snyder
KH. Butler
J. 3. Bowers
Kilborn
Meala
John Begder
W. Drake
Geo. Perrett
Folding Bath Top Co
W. Shipley
J. Blige
D. Cunningham
J. Bean
General Electric Co
Eckford
Stuart Block
Kalamarooong
Cam
C. Wisner
Rickert & French
Russ Miller
Macehall Town House
Verona Road
Michiga Mutual
Willliam D. Strong
Calhoun Co
A.V. Watson
Rickett & French
Abbott
Eaat Mann
Marehall
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