Michigan Happenings and Local News Summary
A Michigan snapshot highlights a strong woodchuck crop in Washtenaw County with bounties paid for every varmint’s scalp. The State Pioneer Society held its 15th annual meeting in Lansing, with a long program on Detroit’s early days and Hull’s surrender, plus officer elections. Reports cover local incidents from Ishpeming to Saginaw, including fires, deaths, politics, court cases, and municipal consolidations, with Bay City relief funds and Alpena bond vote outcomes noted.
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State Pioneer Society
Lansing
Talcott E. Wing
Manres
Detroit
Hull
Col
Silvwater Larned
Bilver Isles
John H. Forster
Williamston
Judge Sticey
Techmseh
T. M. Copley
Ann Arbor
Ritt
Crizings
Minnis G. McArthur
Cortinna
A. R. Copley
Decatur
O. Poppleton
Birmingham
Harriet A
Freddie Wing
Whereabouts Grill
Madeloton
Saginaw Valles Amony
Ovny
Cons Dérattn
Michigan Insane Asylums
Senate
Teuce
Houe
Therakelves
Jasnowski
Ibor
DII
Irakgor
Downgine
Reform School
Wayne County
Geo. W
Johnstown
Vndlciary
H. A. Warner
Hocherter
Matson
Connor
Swaginaw
Gromnda
Pth
Preanda
Warner
Npg
Sropte
House
Saginawalty
Grand Rapids
Virtani
Maso Palvid
Mouros Marsh Company
Asgreliente
Baxterts Kports
Monron
Marsh Company
Nu Mere
Swift
Marquette, Houghton
Ontonagon
Aint Brale
Marquette and
Hay de Nocquet
Congress
Peninania
Congresa
Hosebila
Duliiery
Monsey Beryl
Werelief
Cornis Hoeneh
Pata
Renate
Stu
Ainkimke
Lue Hose
Northern gentleman spurs alarm over white rule in Louisiana
A Chicago letter argues Southern whites restrain black rights after Harrison's election. It cites Lafayette and other towns where regulators intimidate black voters, force resignations, and even burn a laborer's home. The piece blames lazy white planters, urges federal election control, and praises German immigrant labor as a model for Alabama's recovery.
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New Orleans
Chicago
Harrison
Louisiana
Lafayette
Congress
United States
Mississippi
America
Haine
Liayette
Mid
Legro
Gratis
Howe Dufonging To & Caborad Company
Law
Lil
Hal
Voters blamed for Hill election and temperance failings
The piece argues Governor Hill was elected by an alliance with liquor dealers, binding 650,000 voters to his pro liquor agenda. It criticizes Prohibitionists for aiding his victory and blames them more than pro liquor Democrats, asserting they knew his role as a tool of the traffic. It also calls out partisanship and historical judgment on New York state politics.
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James Smith
San Bernardao
Tuy City
William Siuita
Pitien
Qi Bo Tench
Saath —Hom
Atkinson
Eewanila and Cleave Peutlemyu
Haiti
Trou
Salil
Pine
Salisbury
Ishpeming
Zon Park
Romso
Kimpeon Park Association
Ratman
Sulls
Michigan
General Alger
Detroit
Aida
Wshimilar
Tam
Uiygmett
Manind
Auman
United States
Linielf
Bay City
J. McPhail
Fiva Cusick
Leroy
Free Methodist Church
Jonethan Edwards
Berrien County
Saugatuck
Upper Peninsula
Marquette
Hamilton Peres
South Lynn
Aroua
Manne
Lansing
Wynn W. Stiley
Guida
Department of State
Laura Adlen
Oakley
Saginaw County
Sages Thylinu
Levon Uetion
Lerso
Phyling
Court Street
Seginaw City
New York
Urihuane
Hill
Tenperance Hills
Empire State
Governor Hill
Jinden
David B. Hill
My. Miller
Prohibitionists
New York Paper Accuses President of Nepotism in Territory Office
The piece cites accusations that the President appointed his wife's father to a lucrative office in Washington Territory. It argues critics spread falsehoods and asserts Rev. J. W. Scott, over 2 years old, remains noble. The column dismisses the nepotism charge as unfounded, noting others echo similar lines.
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New York Democratic
Washington Territory
J. W. Scott
Inler Ovean
Democratic editor lauds Arkell as Harrison's Russia candidate
The piece notes W J Arkell is seen as Russell Harrison's pick for the Russian mission and mocks critics who doubt the administration. It argues Republicans show unusual early support for President Harrison, with editors and reporters active but not yielding to opposition.
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W. J. Arkell
Russell Harrison
W. TJ. Arkell
Sunday School Lesson on the Resurrection in Mark 16
A Michigan Sunday School piece analyzes Mark 16 1 13 with intro on Jesus rising, appearances, and the empty tomb. It links the garden scene to faith and concludes with a call to continue in Galilee, reflecting on doubt, belief, and the Lord's day as historical proof of the resurrection.
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Ewald
Jesus
Arnold
Hotter
Furler
Tha ' Jew
Pifite
Joseph
Mary
Peter
John
Dors
Christ
John WI
Ami
Tischen- Nort
Galilee
All Saints
Bethany
Martha
P’eter
Pater
Maorey
Lepiphany
Jams
Emmaus
Olivet
W.N. Clarke
The Spanish Royal Family in Brief Portraits
The King Alfonso XIII is a rosy cheeked child of under three, quick and curious, taught to salute military style and keen to watch the guard relief at 10 each morning. His sisters Dona Maria de los Merceds and Dona Maria Theresa are listed with their features and health. Queen Christina, 31, widow for three and a half years, is tall, graceful, and queenly with Austrian training and kind manners.
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Spain
Alfonso XIII
Madrid
Dona Maria de Los Mercedes
The
Asturias
Dona Maria Theresa
Queen Christina
Centennial day prompts church visit in Naples tale
A Chicago newspaper man and his wife debate attending church for its centennial events. Naples earlier settled damages from Murat era after Bourbon repudiations, with a $1,720,000 claim adjustment. The clipping notes the era’s tensions and odd remarks on passion and melancholy.
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Naples
United States
Murat
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Macomb County
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States Medical Association
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Southern Interstate Immigration Committee
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