Town dog fight spurs water hose rescue tale
A town dog fight ends with a bull dog choking a terrier until a calm Dutch man turns a street hose on the scene. The water frees the terrier and the crowd disperses as the bull dog retreats. The piece uses the incident to discuss futility of revenge and the value of water as a nonlethal counter to aggression. The article also notes a street car strike and local education bids, a death in the county home, and a note on horse whipping as a means of social discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bis
Jax
Tas
San Francisco
Indianapalis i
Drouth Breaking Opening Slows Saloons At Albion Battle Creek
Albion and Battle Creek opened seven saloons on Monday drawing large crowds and chaotic scenes. Despite licenses issued, some owners delayed openings while certificates and bonds were moved to the Central National Bank. Excessive revelry were noted, with many out-of-towners present and several arrests or near-accidents reported as drink laws and fishing restrictions drew attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Battle Creek
Ea Murphy
Claude Benta
John Lloyd
George Sanford
Madison Treat
Marshall
Central National Bank
Will Lerkin
John Weickenant
Richard Honeychurch
Albert P. Niblack Naval Commander at Buenos Aires Embassy
Naval Commander Albert P. Niblack is attached to the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires, serving in a diplomatic military posting. The appointment places him in Argentina as part of U.S. naval and diplomatic liaison duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Buenos Aires
Decoration Day Promulgated by Chief Marshal Miller
Chief Marshal H H Miller issues the general order and invitation for all to join memorial exercises and the parade on Memorial Day May 30. The program outlines services, flower ladies, school children, and veterans groups with a march route from G A R hall to St Mary's cemetery and Empire theatre, ending with a memorial at Oakridge cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Miller
Snall
Ors
D. AL RL
Seneral
Deag
W. R
Oxbridge
Presbyterian Church
Conger Hathaway
Green Street
Baartail
St. Mary's Church
Green
St. Mary's Cemetery
Dier
Baart Hall
G. A. R. Hall
Empire Theater
W. Thompson
Adjt
Finchs
B. Thompson
Inverarion
A. A. Giger
B. C. Sawady
Adit
Chas Finch
Linchin
W. J. Grogs
Stanley Lamb
Herman Jennings
Grand Army Boys
Joe Prior
Doris Wiliams
A. Watson Brown
America
BE. C. Heldenreich
W. RG
Maccabees
G. A. Riposi
WR. C
D. A. R. Cler
Cemetery Board of Control
Kalamazoa Ave
State Street
Wee Creek Bridge
Col’ USA
Oakridge Cemetery
Plower Circle
Ass’t Marshal
Arthur Phillips
G A. R
G. A. R. Ball
Caimly Awaits Death Seated on Track
A fifty year old man named Milton Cotton lay on a Grand Trunk track near Battle Creek and tore from his pockets all papers that could identify him. His body was found after others nearby failed to recognize him, with no clear explanation of his self inflicted death. A son in law, John Sandkar, was present but could not identify the deceased. Surrounding text notes a social gathering hosted by Mrs. Harry Mille and Mrs. L. D. Sackett with a thimble party in honor of Miss Elizabeth Shipp and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
O. J. Reniger
Northern Planning Mill Co
Sarinan
John Dolan & Son
Battle Greek
Reniger
Battle Creek
Milton Cotton
John Sandkar
Cotton
Harry Mille
L. D. Sackett
At & Thimbis
Mies Eilizbeth Shipp
Drowned blacksmith John Snide in Washington river tragedy
John Snide a 62 year old blacksmith from Ceresco and resident of Cedar county is reported drowned in the Columbia River while rafting logs near Affles Washington. His body not recovered, message says swift current and stones caused raft to split and throw him overboard. Walter Snide, son, employed at Commonwealth Power Co in Jackson, learned of the accident and coordinated arrangements to retrieve the body with St Albans lodge and Odd Fellows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jekha Snide
Cethoun County
Blecksmith
Gereseo
Columbia River
Rewr Rifles
Waan
Walter
E. Snide
Feresto
State of Washington
Benton Barker
Fotmer
Ceresco
Harry Kline
Spokane
Wash
Barker
Ysc
Snide
Walter Snide
J. W. Bradshaw
St. Albans Lodge
Bradshaw
Odd-Fellows Ac
Sre
John Snide
Denton Barker
Affles
Washington
Mhes Lumber Company
Bodlea
Afiles
Death of Wm Rockinger in heart failure reaches verdict
Wm Rockinger of 314 Locust Street died suddenly at 10 AM in neighbor Wm Tiefel’s home after a spree with Jack Walz and Frank Butler. An empty whiskey bottle was found. relatives valued cash on him at $360 but only ten cents found. A jury, advised by Dr. Houston, ruled death due to heart failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Rockinger
Locust Street
Tiefel
Rockinger
Tieful
Jack Walz
Frank Butler
Drake
Fonda
Corotti
Fatal Accident Leaves Lineman Miller at Albion
A Commonwealth company lineman named Miller died after contact with a high voltage wire while atop a pole in Albion. He was badly burned and unconscious, taken to the city hospital where he died shortly after. Fire department delayed rescue due to slow setup before a Marshall volunteer aided the recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Commonwealth Company
Peabody
Fire Department
Hne
Jean
Marshall
Fre
Captain B A Fiske Assigned to Duty on General Saget
Naval officer Captain B A Fiske is assigned to duty aboard the transport General Saget. He will oversee operations and coordinate with ship's crew during the voyage and mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Saget
Marshall city council approves liquor petitions and public works
Marshall council on May 16 1911 under Mayor Sandy grants beer manufacture petition for Jos Gramer, approves liquor bonds, transfers for A W Frazee wholesale license, and tabled some transfers. Petitions for cement walks sanitary sewers and plumber bonds approved. Street and park improvements discussed with hose company appointments and memorial day funding. Speed laws and multiple bills passed with adjournment for one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos Gramer
Marshall
Ald. Weber
Joseph Grawer
Wim. Bosley
Chris Horsberger
Ald. Schnall
H. K. Painter
West’ State, Street
Royal’ Hôtel
Waa
Ald. Schnaitman
A. W. Frazee
Seenes
East State Street
Ald
Schnaithan
A.C
Weber
Schnallman
Lew Walz
Pan~ Ie
White
Ald. Chapmah
D. Walkinshaw
R. Town
Chapman
A. Scott
B. Snyder
G. Seaman
Petar Trotter
Peter Potter
Frank Luckey
Pest Street
West End Park
Dooper
Frank Cure
Hose Co
Gus Davis
Rescue Hook & Ladder Co
Ald Schnallman
Eléctric Light Fund
Chas. Pryor
National Meter Co
Besrdstey
Luscher
Edwards Mig
Statesman Co
Curren
W. G. Nagle
Cematers
FL Gauss
Five Divorce Cases Begin in Circuit Court
Five divorce suits started in the circuit court Monday. Emma M Davenport seeks a decree from James J Davenport on grounds of infidelity. Davenport was convicted November 21, 193? on a serious charge and sentenced to twelve years. Custody of a three year old child and division of personal property are requested. Bessie Br Git Bin of Battle Creek seeks a decree from William H Gilpin on extreme cruelty. Ruthle J Pritchard seeks separation from Evelyn Pritchard alleging desertion. Joseph M Willimranadt of Battle Creek, who married Wil Ubranat on November 28, 130?, accuses his wife of extreme cruelty. Harry J Moon of Battle Creek accuses his wife Myrtle B Moon of adultery. Arba Shoopass returned from the Battle Creek sanitarium and will spend the night in the clip. Starving at the Crescent Acte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma M. Davenport
James J. Davenport
Davenport
North
Marquette
Bessie Br. Git
Myrtle B. Moon
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AAAM
A. Cooper
New York State
B. C
Homer
Albert P. Niblack
White House
Nese
En- Hue
Caimly
Jokn Snide
N ‘Washington
B. A. Fiske
Corncil
Sandy
Alds
Lansing
Bigelow
Thunder
Chivreh
Schnaffman
Chapmas
Roge
Recoraer
Arba Shoopass
Crescent
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