Republican State Convention Opens Amid Festive Dignity
Delegates fill a crowded hall as Chairman Diekema presides and Prof. J T Bergen prays for harmony. D P Markey of Port Huron chairs briefly and a broad minded resolutions document is applauded. Credential and resolution committees face contest, as 841 delegates are seated and nominations begin amid Republican zeal.
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Gagernase
Lockerby Beli
Oelock
Diekema
J.T. Bergen
Hope College
Harmony and Christan Fellowship
D.P. Markey
Port Heron
Ccho
Michigan GOP Plenum Endorses Candidate for Governor
Fragmented OCR reads that a party convention backed a candidate for governor, praising adherence to pledges and urging Republicans to vote in November. The piece cites names and percentages in a rough way, referencing Detroit figures and Michigan political context.
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Fatty
Bteartis
Odontell
Oaborh
Sehienwitess
Faemani wilcWong
Dom
Ferry
Detroit
White
Elias
Michigan
Pelle
Desperate chase ends with arrest near Three Oaks
A mother and son fled across Rosa and Indian country to Three Oaks, pursued by Honorable authorities for four days. They were captured near Three Oaks and jailed in Marshall after a court appearance by Justice Merrill. The mother, walking 18 miles in five hours, showed startling devotion. The trial is set for Saturday.
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Makpertsnshett Axtilgurd
Justice Merrill
Buriington
Daly
Callopa
Ahs
Bard of Postnquyille Dealer in Old Stuff
A fragment from a historic page notes a bard figure in Postnquyille dealing in old items. The readable text hints at a local figure connected to a cultural or market niche, with no clear events or dates.
Board of Trade urged to boost Marshall growth
A prominent citizen urged Marshall to form a board of trade to showcase the city to manufacturers and industries. He argued that organized business leaders, active promotion, and a bustling spirit will attract outside investment and revive the area, noting Marshall will not thrive without concerted effort.
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Marshall
Guizon
Board of Trade
Walta
Veterans in Camp to Meet in Battle Creek in August
The Calhoun County Battalion will hold its encampment in Battle Creek from August 8 to 10. The dates were set by the committee meeting there last week. Attendance is expected to exceed previous gatherings. Transportation committee includes Bimpeon and Walkinshaw among others. entertainment and program committees are named with Battle Creek members.
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Calhoun County
Vonvergh Battle Creek
Battle Creeks
Bimpeon
Battle Creek
Walkinshaw
Marshall
Gilbert
Albion
Bellinger
Holton
Hodges
Taylor and Parcel
Dawnett
French
Opponel
Nearly a HQ Opault and Butler flee to safety
An altercation led Butler to threaten and then move his wife and two children to safety as a fire destroyed a home. A dispute over ownership and possible violence followed, with legal claims arising from damages and a pending case. Local possessions and property appear scattered after the blaze.
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Butler
Spencer
Buttera
Spencer la
Anmagegibit
Thas
Qudiit
Aragn
Ibi
Irman
Breall
Alta Ponsy
Yanlahed
A Missionary Mary Robison Honored in China Aid Work
A long obituary and anniversary piece honors Miss Mary Robison for sixteen years devotion to the Central Obloa Mission in China. The celebration features Chinese guests, lantern decorations, and thanks from former pupils, with readings detailing her life and work at the orphanage and school.
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Mary
GO. Robinson
Chinklang
Atta Rabiagon
Elaine Marar Howe
Gi We Robliaon
Nitiking
Het
Roblagon
Chi
Chasis
Vail
Reaphera
Lnitang
Kinkiang
Wabu
Nobking
Yangchow
Nanking
Robinson
Popita
Taro
Esramonlen
Pingon
Gongal Martle
Air and Faith Battle in the Past: Hane Wes $60
An obscure note recalls a terse dispute over sixty dollars tied to faith and a past event. The fragment hints at a monetary claim linked to a historical matter and a contested interpretation or settlement.
Noook French Leave and the Farnsworth Robbery Scheme
A fragmentary report describes Agathay’s tainted dealings in Farnsworth’s business. Two young men allegedly used false credit to seize control of real estate and leave creditors with losses. The pair vanished on a night train, while Farnsworth resumes operations to unwind the entanglement and salvage the laundry business.
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Finsity
John Farsuworth
Homer council votes tax relief on personal property
The Homer common council at its last meeting approved a resolution to remit taxes on personal property valued at ten thousand dollars, rewriting the levy and easing the tax burden on property owners.
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Common Council of
Homer
Offer for married ladies to receive silver sugar shell
A plea from Quaker Valley Miz in Chicago invites married women to write for a free elegant sterling silver plated sugar shell with no catch or payment required. The ad claims no purchase and promises a Home Furnisher copy, urging widespread reader response.
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Blatewmag
United States
Quaker Valley
Home Furnisher
Quaker Valley Miz. Ga
Horgan and Harrison Sts
Chicago
Noted City Hotel Proprietor Victim of Confidence Scheme
David Gould head of New Herndale hotel became entangled with a con artist named Holdsub who lured him with a phony California trip offer. Gould paid 20 in cash and signed a 120 note after being deceived into believing a wealthy widow would cover expenses. The fraud was uncovered when Gould’s son alerted authorities in Capitol City. Police seek the suspect’s whereabouts for justice.
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David Gould
Herndda
Aga
Bin
Labelie
Athay
Aid
Baton Rapids
Blevman
Gould
Kaneing
Holcomb
Neil Bie Horaa
Car- Nagé
California
Capitol City
A Soldiers Monument Pign on Four at Oukridge
A local event centers on a soldiers monument at Oukridge where a four person pledge or pledge-like reunion is planned. The notice outlines a ceremony and community turnout with potential speakers and organizers unnamed due to OCR.
Memorial shaft may grace Oakridge cemetery site
Discussion favors placing a memorial shaft near the present soldiers lot in Oakridge cemetery with public access via West End park as a more fitting and beautifying city landmark. PHA G A R pledges support and may unveil on a future Memorial Day.
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Pha G. A. R
West End
Oakridge
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Minneapolis Journal
A Board OF Trade
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Pointee
Homer'n Council
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the “Raglan
Pursen Hart
Schalfoer
Marx
Langening
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