Worst Lake Michigan Storm Ravages Yachting Race
A fierce summer storm on Lake Michigan battered Chicago area yachts racing from Chicago to Mackinac. Eleven boats were damaged or wrecked, including the Illinois and Mavourneen, with crews rescued along the Michigan coast. No lives were lost as the gale pounded at up to sixty miles per hour, causing fruit damage across the Michigan belt and delaying passenger steamers to Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tech
Michigan
Wau
Jackson Park
Edith
Bandit
Henry Linnegan
Mavourneen
Roy Sareal
Suwlinois
Lake Michi-gan
Illnois
Air
Bareal
A. AL Bennett
J. Hodgkinson
L. Chandler
J. Handley
R. P. Benedict
Yacht Club
Mackinac Island
Nessrere
Cheboygan
Prairie
Vahsore
Polaris
Amoritu
Sherk
Blackinac Island
Juniata
Charleveix
Vencedor
Fisherman's Island
Capsicum Wi
Holland
Graham ¢ Morton Line
Mich
Sca
Michigan City
Fragmented OCR Note on Local Event Names and Places
Fragmented text mentions Allen and Corey with unclear roles, a chemical or powder reference, and place names including Leeny New York. Details are illegible. context suggests a local notice or caption with multiple garbled terms and no clear actions or outcomes.
Fiercest July Day Described Across Southern Michigan
The report recalls a record cold July with 45 degree night, wind lifting hats and coins, light snowfall in western county, lakes cracking sounds, and a city fire as comfort and heat were sought. Campers faced hardship at Lyon Lake while drivers and residents endured wet, cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Cronin
Battle Creek
Many & Catiner
Lyon Lake
Sey
Michigan
Niles to Become Michigan Central Division Point
Michigan Central railroad plans to make Niles a division point, boosting the town population by 1600 while eliminating Michigan City as a division hub and transferring shops and offices to Niles within 30 days. Freight routes will shift to shorten Detroit Chicago hauls and reflect new station arrangements.
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Niles
Mich
Michigan Central Railroad
Michigan City
Ind
Naps
Nhes
Michigan Central
Niles Station
Detroit
Chicago
Jackson
Miles
Taft Endorsed by Nebraska Republicans in Lincoln
The Nebraska Republican state convention endorsed President Taft and Governor Aldrich by a 5 to 2 vote after hours of debate. Insurgents were sidelined as the resolutions committee moved to defer floor readings. In Fremont, the state Democratic convention opened with B. M. Harrington as temporary chair and strong cheers for Bryan, Clark, and Hitchcock.
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Lincoln
Neb
Republian
la Follette
Jeffries
Evans
Adams County
Taft D. H. Nettleton
W. A. Seelock
Epremont
Byrnes
State Democratic Committee
B. MM. Harrington
Gnent
Mr. Bryan
Champ Clark
Hitchcock
Ohio
Douglas County
Harmon
Harman
Nebraska
Revolutionary veteran widow near barlow county
Mrs. Mary T Proctor born 1860 Wake NC, aged 119 years 2 months in a Barrow county Georgia cabin with her daughter and two great great grandchildren. Her husband served in the revolution and War of 1812. She receives a $12 monthly pension and a local effort aims to fund their remaining lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Mary Trawick Proctor
Barilow County
Mary Procter
Procter
Wake County
North Carolina
Hiram Procter
John Adams
William H. Tait
Protect Your Health with Electric Bitters
The ad claims wild beasts kill many, but disease germs are greater threats found in air water dust and food. It promotes Electric Bitters as a blood purifier that conquers fevers malaria and related diseases, promising health and strength with a money back guarantee.
Coroner's jury finds Patterson at fault in Reagan death
The coroner's jury concluded Raymond Reagan died on July 14 at about 8:00 am after being struck by a car driven by J R Patterson of Union City. Patterson defended his actions saying he could not avert the accident while his hands were on the wheel and brakes applied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Reagan
J. R. Patterson
Union City Cement Company
Raymon Reegan
Jaly 14
Nion City
Sigeeu
Maurice Gordon
Jacob Weickgenaat
EP. Boggs
Kas- San Richardson
John Pindlay
H. EB. Bmccay
Charles Erre
Patterson
Eyre
Eris
BE. Latta
Morgan
Ai. Patterson
Ww, Hazateey
Phinn
Ims
Kirschman
Ater
Bey
East Main Street
Morgan's Corners
F. R. Dence
Detroit
Bucklin’s Anita Satye Pockets Noted by Lopez in Marilla
A Marilla New York carponter E S Lopez touts Bucklin’s Anita Satye as a universal healer. He claims the product cures wounds burns boils fevers skin eruptions and more. Advert plus priced at 25 cents at V W Bradshaw’s. The piece also mentions Chan Clark gaining freedom to seek Goel 1000 dollars.
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Bucklin
Anita Satye
E. S. Lopez
Marilla
N. Y
V. W. Bradshaw's
Indian 11 Years Old Visits Battle Creek
An aged indigenous warrior Mackey-Shaw-Go-Quit, rumored 211 years old, visited Battle Creek with his son Chas while awaiting a train to Athens. He recalled battles with cowboys and U S troops and described his father as a former Tottowatomies chief. The pair described travels through Dowagine and Paw Paw regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Mackey-Shaw-Go-Quit
Custer
the Enquirer
Mackey
Uncle Sam
Michigan Central
Athens
Chas
Campire
Nike
Tottowatomies
Shaw-Go- Quit
Io Sears
Atzow
Markey
Dowagine
Paw Paw
Fern Harris Involved In Repeated Larceny Case
Fern Harris known as Elepto Taaniat faced another report of theft when Mrs BR of Battle Creek claimed a gold bracelet was stolen. The bracelet was returned by another daughter before police arrived. The case links to prior probate court petitions to assess her as a dependent and concerns an adenoid operation that failed to curb her larceny habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Harris
Battle Creek
Fern
Robbers loot De Kalb Post Office in July break-in
Four men were seen fleeing a De Kalb Illinois post office after entering through a window at about 2 am. They blew open two safes and stole 7566 dollars, including 6600 dollars in stamps. Auto tracks nearby suggest the same gang involved in recent Illinois post office heists.
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Aurora
Jil
Ee Ee
de Kalb
Fil
Bilding
North Iinois
Postoffice employees granted pay raises across rural routes
The Postmaster General raises salaries for nine rural carriers and one city carrier, boosting annual pay by $100 for rural carriers and $100 for city carrier C H Borer to $1 260. Increases depend on service length, with Washington deciding names and additional raises for hundreds of nationwide workers. The parcel post system is cited as offsetting the extra cost.
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Ning Marshgil Postoffice
Hitchcock
C. H. Borer
Wse
Post
United States
Department At
Washington
Congress
Former Deputy Sheriff Deal Thomas Annis Obituary
Thomas Annis a prominent Wattle Creek resident died at his home 188 South Jefferson Avenue after a lingering illness. He was 68, born in Eckford township in 1944, moved to Battle Creek about twenty years ago, and served as constable and then deputy sheriff under Sheriff Charles Farrer. He declined a chance to become sheriff after Furner’s term. He is survived by his wife a daughter Mrs Florence Oliver two brothers Charles and Jesse and a sister Mrs Wilbur Bishop. He was remembered as an efficient officer of integrity and a devoted family man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Annis
Wattle Creek
Jefferson Avenue
Beath
Ah. Annis
Eckford Township
Battle Creek
Charles Farrer
Annis
Furner
Florence Oliver
Meachem Avenue
Charles Annis
Eckford
Jesse Annis
Omaha
Neb
Wilbur Bishop
Lansing
Lonsberry Held For Court In Michigan Murder Case
Willem E. Lonsberry, Windsor township farmer who confessed to killing his wife on January 1, 1905, was bound over to the September term court. The murdered woman’s body lies at Diamondale. services are planned next Monday, with burial at Waukesia near Grand Ledge. Six children remain, three of whom will attend the burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Mich
Willem E. Lonsberry
Windsor Township
Dia- Mondale
Waukesia
Grand Ledge
Bobby Leach Survives Niagara Barrel Plunge at Horseshoe
Bobby Leach of Niagara Falls Ontario survived a 158 foot plunge in a steel barrel from Horseshoe Falls. He was bruised and exhausted but regained alertness after oxygen, with a sprained leg and no life threatening injuries. Frank Bender retrieved the barrel near Chippewa Creek, drawing cheers from onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
N.Y
Bobby Leach
Ont
Horseshoe Falls
Ives
Ars
Anna Edson Taylor
Leach
Ta Salle
United States
Navy Island
Lezeh
Chipnewa Creek
Frank Bender
Chippewa
Hero rescues boy from river amid house fire chaos
Paul Kasuth leapt from the river pier to save four year old Norman Potter as a fire-threatened area near O8CODS Michigan collapsed. He swam through turbulent water and boom logs to reach the child, then brought him to shore while spectators cried out. The boy's mother fainted but regained consciousness upon learning of his safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mich
Paul Kasuth
Norman
Bii
George Potter
Piety Hill
Kankth
Kanuth
Bs Jotun Elia
Potatoes Kill Horses in Chicago
Fifteen horses died in Chicago after eating potatoes left near a commission house on Water Street. The horses grew suddenly paralyzed and could not be saved despite veterinary efforts. The incident is linked to the Sugar Delintag Company.
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Chicago
Commission Hovse
South Water Street
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Mackinac
Beaver Island
Allen
Corey Aed Benigek
Leeny
M.C
Princess Theatre Management
Ealf
Wilderville
W. Lewis
Lew Decker
Merri Zimmerman
Bus- Kirk
Eckfordites
Durratt
Iil
Gell
Taft
Chania Clark
Battlecreek
Elepto
P.O
Deal
Lonsberry
Chaguit Court
Niagara
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