Trial reports and editorial notes from May 10 1899
The issue covers the Latimer murder trial and rising crime in Michigan with calls for harsher penalties, plus reflections on recent convictions. It notes editorials on crime and public safety, mentions forthcoming legislative changes and local religious society leaders, and previews an article on German industry and a Harper's Magazine piece on plays in Britain and the U.S. The text references Detroit Tribune crime lists and a Buxton progress report.
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Latimer
Tuesilas
Michigan
Yaning Bealheer
Anil
To Many or Not to Hang Laid Out In Bible Law Debate
A Detroit Tribune letter argues against capital punishment for a proposed hang bill. The author critiques civil and moral law, comparing ancient Hebrew codes to modern statute, calling for removal of death penalties and highlighting biblical passages as a caution against state killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
United States
Tarael
Moses
Wn. Rutgers
Children of Israel
Areca
Vane
David
Syhil
Baines
Chas
Talinr
Wusho
Kotwulus Gud
Royal Lowrie
Margaret Altaey
Abaya
Mes
Warder
Bushnell & Glessner CO
Chicago
Illinois
Harrow Teeth and Flow Foints Re sharpened Incident
Short notice work completed on sharpening harrow teeth and flow points, with size done and lathe work finished quickly.
Kalamazoo Collision Kills Five Injures Dozens
A passenger train collision near Kalamazoo injures five and kills several aboard the Michigan Central line. The engineer reportedly attempted to stop the locomotive after crossing the river, but the speed prevented a safe halt. Names of some victims are listed amid testimony accusing railroad officials of lax enforcement of safety laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rie Wormot
Rich Kate
Rpett
Kalamazon
Michigan Central
Oshito
Inedies
Lice
B. Smiley
Mra
Wattles
Alex Handock
Tiee, Middleton
Gertie Aliesignn
Thintson
Estomer
Salle
Joente Unehanin
Amelly
Iineos
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Lewie
Ald Sida
Marshal
Fatsheen Secratary
Irtal Sonday Selaana Polishing Society
Fermini Sears Bron
Religous Press
Eiunity
Tester
Domibig
Nis
Uno
Ivernor
Uae
Cappenan Bidity Sen Sieh Prane Vw Cetley Getters
Ty Aid Sollte
Taoet Iitiradbele
TAU Direeber
Lee
Buxton
Coby Sud
der Mata Aks
Harper's Muguaing
Eviueur
Great Britain
Oklsbo
Steck
Co-Operative Stove CO
Haagilten St
Lepimgotts
Magane
Cetolen Auuapmeceeera
Levotiottye
Kalamazoo
E S M. S. O'Keefe and Company
Xo Sess Rad
Tux Dariy News
Crizeis
Etcaca Dany
Choice Papperns and
SPYLE
Prince Albert
Prince Abert
Marshall
Connor
Nina
T. Shanahan
Philadelphia
Resa Wben
St Erice
Pyusthle Tonite Company
Sturgia
Meohivun
Ante Issiri
E. H. ME Cure
Bradley & Tages
Liat No
Marshall, Culhoug Co
Mich Pikst
Mane
Marine Ubiusun
Dr Swit
Jud Upbou
Kuuu Vunpell
Thy Dewi Lottae
wAdrcenad
Te Pur
Springfield, Chio
Jack
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