Bribery case against Battle Creek official goes to trial
The People vs. Erskine from Battle Creek opened with jurors and witnesses. Prosecutor Kirschman and defense attorney Hugh Stewart presented evidence on a bribery claim tied to a Kalley Street Roller Co. bid. Jury selected. trial adjourned to continue with defense testimony.
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BR. Erskine
Battle Creek
Berg
J. B. Olney
Hatdor
W. Thompson
H. J. Stewart
Olney
North
Evaline Jr. Reed
Cis
Chis. A. Reed
Reed
Mary A
Ehner
Kimble
Clarence
Corey
Howard
Steinkrauss
Weaver
People
Jol O'Brien
Max Alen
Northy
Kirschman
Ralph Erskine
Clarendon
Kalley Street Roller Co
Springheld
Erskine
John Olney
Road Roller
Justice Tatherl
Howard Cavanagh
Joby Wy
Hatley
Hugh Stewart
Mirschman
E Loud
Albion
Evertt Seekers
Gen. Woolsey
G. H. Clark
James Caffery
Eldred
Mr. Olney
Bailey
John Cotter
W E. Ware
Geo Williams
Thomas Bigger
Carl Hodges
Wm. Kennedy
K A. Fowers
Sam Howes
J. W. Kennedy
Chas
Gillis
L. DB
Hobbs Thomas Thorn
G B. Hunt
Hobert c
Thomas C. Hunt
Atty Hugh Stewart
Atty Steward Migst Pet Peatly
Tir. Erskine
Lie
J.B. Olney
Chicago
Stewart
Judya North
W. Kennedy
Detroit
River Road Roller Company
Bigger
Mrr
Kiskine
Walter
Lo Chic Cayo
O'Alouk
Skell
Catarrh Cure Claims Cure by Constitutional Action
An advertisement touts Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy essential for treating the disease. It asserts direct action on the system and promises relief, urging readers to request a “list of testimonials” and address to FSCEN BY & CS. in Toledo, GO.
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Venetra
Dr. B Clark Hyde to Be Tried Again in Swope Case
Kansas City physician Dr. B Clark Hyde faces retrial in the Swope case. Court records show renewed proceedings seeking resolution in the high-profile matter involving the physician and associated parties.
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Kansas City
Ben Davis Apple Despised by Missouri Growers
Missouri orchardists and University of Missouri horticulture professor W. E. Howard say the Ben Davis apple and similar poor varieties are being phased out. New top grafting methods and education aim to replace Ben Davis across the state, which is home to about thirty million trees, seven percent of which are Ben Davis or inferior types. The Kansas City Star calls the variety a fallen idol, tasteless and futureless, with few mourners.
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Ben Dayis
Missouri
W. E. Howard
University of Missouri
Ben Davis
Department of Horticulture
Kansas’ City
Kalamazoo presses merge into Telegraph Press
In Kalamazoo a historic newspaper merger creates the Kalamazoo Telegraph Press by uniting the Kalamazoo Telegraph and the Kalamazoo Press under M. E. Lane as owner and Elon Dingter as managing editor, consolidating 16 papers amid long running rivalries.
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Michigan
Kalamazoo
Katsimazoo Telegraph
Kalamazoo Press
Telegraph Press
Gazette
M. EL. Lane
Elon
Dingter
EN. Dingter
Tingly
Balamazes
Orlando Wales of Maren Dies Thursday
Orlando Wales a respected farmer of Marengo township died at his home Thursday after a three week illness He was born in Saples Jan 149 and moved to Marengo township in 1878 He leaves a widow a son Frank a half sister Mrs Gee Kil er and two half brothers Winter Homer and Arvine Minneapolis The funeral will be at 130 pm at the house Rev Dr Hartley officiating with interment at Oakridge
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Oriendo Wales
Marengo Township
Wales
Saples
Alishivan
Jackson County
Marengo Tewnsh
Frank
Gee
Kiiler
Unis City
Winter
Homer
Arvine
Minneapolis
Hartley
Oakridge
Earle Stock Q Company Opens Eight-Week Run at Empire Theatre
The Earle Stock Q Company led by Louis A. Earle begins an eight days engagement at the Empire Theatre next Sunday with The Minister's Son. The 16 member company promises refined repertory, complete scenic equipment, and vaudeville numbers between acts to enhance continuous performances.
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Earle Stock Q Company
Louis A. Earle
Empire Theatre
WB. Patton
Earle
State Treasury to Demand Deposits From Reposit Banks
The state treasury faces a cash shortfall with about 2 million dollars remaining after distributing 35 million to township school treasuries. It will call upon 130 banks statewide to cover deposits. Tax receipts from counties are about 1.81 million due, expected to last months. Foreign liquor dealers have paid 11,509 so far this year on 3,500 licenses, up from last year.
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Treasuries Ag
Calhoun County Repeals Local Option Prohibition Measure
Supreme Court ruling sustains Judge North mandamus ordering Battle Creek Albion and Marshall to repeal the local option prohibition. Board of supervisors meets to rescind after two years, with 15 saloons allowed countywide and tax allocations split among Battle Creek Albion and Marshall to fund city and state needs.
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Judge North
Sis
Supreme Court
Blair
Genesse County
Ondiy
Lansing
Starship Monuay
RS. Doolfttie
Board of Supervisors
Norah
Thomas Hunt
Batule Creek
L. ©. Miller
Hart
Martin
Jude Norcta
Battle Greek Brewing Co
North
I. J. Schwark
Newton
Antone Egeler
James d. Fahey
Ase
Dios Hittie
Battle Creek
Albion
Ave
Marshall
Albian
May festival guests and attendees listed at Michigan events
Verne Sharpsteen and wife were guests at Henry Sharpsteen's home while Mrs Geo Perrett Mrs Church Mrs Moses and Mr and Mrs Osborn attended a May festival concert in Ann Arbor. Mies Mabel Anthony attended a junior birch school event in Monroe with Fr Gayeverdon. Saturday evening had various social mentions including Zady Farge and Brae Grane references.
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Verne Sharpsteen
Henry Sharpsteen
Geo. BR. Perrett
S. B. Church
F. M. Moses
Osborn
Ann Arbor
Mies Mabel Anthony
Birch School
Monroe
Fr- Gayeverdon
Ante
Vahl
Zady Farge
David Warert
Tae Lata
Recall Changes Sanction City Leadership Under New System
The article describes Seattle discharging its mayor and electing two new officials through a recall provision in the city charter. It traces recall origins to Los Angeles in 1403 and notes adoption by other cities and the Arizona constitution extending recall to state officers. The piece contrasts recall with impeachment, calling it a trial by the electorate.
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Seattle
Los Angles
Arizona
Senate
Home Only In Name and the Picture Gift
A young substitute teacher in the city narrates a tale from her lower district assignment. A child brings a picture from the principal to school and explains, with blunt humor, that their family has no wall to hang it on and that there are five families living in their home.
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Walt
Molly
Molir
Phils
Resident of New York Chosen to Head San Francisco Exposition
C. Moore of New York has been selected to lead the San Francisco Exposition campaign and oversee preparations for the event. The appointment marks a key leadership position guiding the pursuit of regional and national participation.
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New York
Michigan Bill Prohibits High School Fraternities
The Renkin bill bans all high school pupils from organizing joining or belonging to any fraternity sorority or secret society. Teachers must report such activity or face consequences. If violations occur the board of education must notify and the pupil may be suspended with fines ranging from ten to twenty five dollars per offense.
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Renkin
Weachers
Board of Education
State of
Michigan
Tevelot
Baptist Choir Delivers Fine Concert at Local Church
The Baptist church hosted a choir concert Tuesday under choir direction with receipts near 22 dollars. Soloists and instrumental pieces accompanied a program including organ works, violin solos, and a violin obbligato by Miss Susie Wells.
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the Baptist Church
Batiste
Geiger
Caldicott
King
P. Maszagul
Gerald Strong
Steel Trough Crash Crashes Through Train Window
A Michigan Central express at 4:02 PM was damaged when a steel trough broke windows on the north side of a passing train near Albion. Several passengers sustained cuts from glass as doctors Wool and Haughey treated wounds. None serious.
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Michigan Central
Eviday
Tron
Albion
Orks
Cis
Mindana
Drs. Wool
Wilfred Haughey
Battle Creek
Poros
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New York Telegraph
Cowell
B. Clark Hyde
Philip Hichborn
Wazhinston
Rellinson
New York Tribune
Ben Das Apple
Winifred McDernstt
Claire
Grace
W.R. Simons
Beler Boise
Prespest Street
T. A. Lockwood
Annagan
Dey Hepitel
Jasks
Louise Powera
Haron Brown
Orlando Wales OF
Maren
A. W. Saze
C. &. Gorham
Chicara Troman Gasters
Hert Schuler
Jake
Slate Etrescining
Fstors
Calhoun County
Ham
C. €. Moore
John Kenson
Croker
Fratsan School
the Baptist Choir
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