Prosecution Opens In Ellis Forgery Trial In Gogebic County
The trial of Attorney General Ellis for forging returns on the 1861 constitutional amendment is underway in Mason. The prosecution claims fraud spread through Gogebic County with 1000 extra votes, while the defense argues returns may not have been in official custody. County Clerk Carlson testified about three return sheets and related documentation, with cross examination focusing on compliance and handwriting clues. Deputy Clerk Strom testified on how returns were finished and sent to Lansing, and Howard Hovey described borrowing returns from the governor’s office.
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Gorhic
Welloe
Evrarn Laxsina
Jone
Ellis
Gocebie
Mason
Gogebic County
Carlson
Lansing
Healey
Gardner
Wood
State Board of Auditors
Strom
Gogebic
Howard Hovey
Missing bank clerk McCloy linked to $6150 shortage
Charle s B McCloy once trusted bookkeeper for the Second National bank at Bay City is missing. An expert audit shows a ¥6150 shortage with possible additions. McCloy asked to visit Detroit brothel last Monday and was to return Tuesday. Bank officials only learned of the issue Wednesday. He served 16 years with the bank and handled cash and certificates. The loss is secured by a $5000 bond and a building and loan stock owned by McCloy. Explosion of sewer gas in Detroit causes street panic and minor damage. Michigan Pioneer Society holds 20th annual section in Lansing with notable attendees. Three deaths from malignant smallpox in Kalamazoo after a tramp’s stay at waterworks.
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Second Ne- Chomyl Bank
Bay City
Charley B. Me-Cloy
Second National Bank
McCloy
Detroit
New York
Parsons on Trial in Bond Theft Case at Wells Stone
Saginaw June 6 Newell B Parsons stands trial for larceny of bonds valued at $463,000 from Wells Stone & Company. Witnesses describe the bond box, keys, and Parsons access to drawers. Proceedings echo earlier court testimony as Grand Rapids witnesses trace bond arrival and disposal. Fire, crime and public notices intermingle with other regional incidents and health reports from across Michigan towns.
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Wella, Stay & Company
Saginaw
Newell B. Paranng
Cincinnati
Mr. Wells
Parsone
Parsons
Wells’ Stone & Company
Hubbell & Company
Rosie
Wells
Vauit
Chester Davis
Phipps
W. T. Knowlton
Wells, Stone & Company
Justice Court
RE. P. Stone
Mr. Stone
A. W. Wright
Charles H. Davia
Conrad Werlaufer
Herbert Aldrich
A. T. Charles
F. W. Packard
D. F. Dempsey
Miller Perry
George Hoadley
C. Denbero
EB. H. Donnelly
Martie Fallon
Fred W. Knight
Grand Rapids
Foundation Doubt Cast On New Bond Issue
A cabinet official denies reports of any contemplated bond issue. Mr. Carlisle states no such topic was discussed with the president. Analysts urge restraint until cash, bank, and gold reserves decline further, noting treasury balance at week’s end includes 117.44 million with 75.47 million in gold. An NY report mentions a 1.4 million gold shipment aiding the reserve.
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Carlisle
Gord Fur Axport
New York
State Items Chronicle Local Happenings June First
Friday June 1 reports Lake City near a glass factory. a nearly unanimous proposition victory. a 9 ft 4 in wildcat killed by Farmer Straw of Altona. Residents praise fair grounds work, a Battle Creek boarding house theft yields $35 and a vivid watch. Epworth League HQ funds approved. resignations and liquor struggles noted in several towns.
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Lake City
Straw
Altona
Fair Grounds
Battle Creek
Enat End
Chicago
Grand Trunk
The Markets Detroit and Chicago Markets Report
Detroit and Chicago market notes show grain and livestock activity with mixed bids. Wheat and corn prices listed for No 4 red and No 2 yellow while cattle receipts reach about 14 000 with higher bids for prime native steers and varied weights across packers and market segments. Sheep lambs receipts around 18 000 with slower demand. hogs and provisions priced with monthly futures listed in June July and September contracts.
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Chicago
Willamette Flood Forges Forefront of Port Land Crisis
In Pontiana Oregon on June 6 the Willamette River at Port of the entire wholesale district rises to 32.2 feet above low water as floodwaters spill into warehouses and docks. Damages mount toward one million as banks move to higher ground and rail lines adjust with Union Pacific unable to reach by river. Northern Pacific ferries from Kelso and Southern Pacific continue service while city businesses brace for further rise.
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Jan
Vachla
Pontiana
Willamette River
Umatilla
Columbia
Pasco
First National Bank
Portland National Bank
Bank of British Columbia
London and Sann Francisco Bank
United States National
Merchants National
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Northern Pacific
Kelso
Brothers Quarrel Over Inheritance Ends With Death
John Lane, a former Fourth United States Artillery private, dies at his New York home as sons Michael and Daniel argue over an inheritance. Daniel knocks Michael down and is restrained by Michael until police arrest him. Daniel Lane is fined $10 at Jefferson Market Court and the father dies during the dispute.
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Dturel
Daniel
Michael
Jefferson Market
Daniel Lane
GOXEYTES SENTENCED FOR TRAIN STOLEN FROM UNION PACIFIC
Judge Beatty sentences Coxeyites and leaders for stealing a Union Pacific train. General Scheffler gets six months, Greckinridge four months, other leaders 80 days to three months. Ranks about 180 receive 60 to 80 days in a blockade prison on the Idaho Oregon line. Three Montpelier citizens aiders get three months. Coxeyites to Portland only, none east.
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Union Pacific
Bows City
Idaho and
Oregon
Beatty
Portland
Montpelier
Venlere
Tragedy Over Love Ends in Double Death in Calloway County
Two men, Storey and Cochran, vied for Miss Kelley daughter of ex-Deputy Sheriff Kelley. Storey and Kelley wed last Sunday. Cochran shot Storey in the mouth, killing him instantly, then fired at Kelley at the house, wounding him in the mouth. Cochran fled and remains at large. Miss Ellen J. Chase, 22, died after swallowing carbolic acid in St Louis. In Missouri, lawmen pursue the Taylor brothers over the Meeks family killings. a letter suggests surrender may occur, but terms are rejected.
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Storey
Cochran
Pabucan
Calloway County
Kelley
Lie
Louis
Ellen J. Chase
West End
Henry L. Chase
Chase Buying Company
Boston
Lissers
Taylor
Meeka
W. F. Taylor
Browning
Taylors
Tiey
Arrested Frye Army Leaders Released Under Ban
Panxpasaura West Virginia June 7 The 62 leaders of Frye s army arrested for attempting to steal a Baltimore and Ohio train Tuesday have been released on condition they leave the city Governor McCorkle ordered punishment but his message arrived too late Everettina kept armed until the army leaves the state The vargyat Has Dead VaLrsniso Ind June 7 The largest horses in the world about 21 hands high and 3000 pounds died while on the journey Idan LISOWREE was owner 910,000 awarded this week
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Alan
Monaca
Bevoino
Fish & Dexter
Dexter
Chicago
Wilson
Sumnick & Sinclair
Simmons & Strong
Kalamazoo
Tracy Fremont
Battle Creek
D. B. Merrill
Fremont
Thuraiay
EC. Roberts
Lapeer
Jackson
Sidney Whitcomb
Lapeer County
Will Crowley
Adrian
Crowley
Panxpasaura
W. Va
Weaders
Frye
Baltimore Anid
Ohio
McCorkle
Everetrina
VaLrsniso
Ind
Jang
Cheere
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