Compromise passes as Merriman railroad tax bill clears house
Lansing dispatch reports Michigan lawmakers reach a tax compromise on railroads. The Merriman bill increases annual railroad taxes by about 200000, ending a clash between Pingree supporters and concessionists. The measure heads to the governor despite opposition and potential special session talk.
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Lansing
Merriman
Michigan
House
Senate
Pingree
Col. Atkinson
Detroit
F.C. Chamberlain
Paesec
Shane
Money for the Sufferers in Ontonagon Fire
The legislature passed a 25000 dollar relief bill for Ontonagon fire sufferers to be distributed by a governor appointed commission. The funds cannot repay bonded indebtness of 75000 dollars from the town, wiped out by the August fire. Diamond Match Co. has left town. local sentiment toward the firm remains negative while property may be reassessed for full value to cover its share of debt.
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Diamond Match Company
Tocal
Chicago man buys assembly grounds and Temple property
Thomas Theelpildsen of Chicago buys the Auckley park assembly grounds from Albert Dodge of Grind Rapids and the state building known as the Temple from the Good Templars. The deal faces challenge from Edward Swett who claims lands tied to the Lake Harbor company. The W C T U building remains unaffected as women hold it. Thorkildsen is slated to run some kind of assembly.
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Kinghfey Jock
Lake Harbor
Mushegon
Thomas ‘Theepildsen
Chienyb
Auckley Park
Grounds &T Toke
Judge
Edward K. Swett
Love
Chicago
Lake Wachbor
Lake Harbor Company
Association
Dodge
Thorkildsen
Pingree's Offer for Michigan Students History Prizes
Governor Pingree announces cash prizes for Michigan college students who submit historical papers drawing a parallel between ancient or modern history and present U S social and political conditions. First prize 26 dollars, second 18 dollars, third 30 dollars. Papers due by September 1 at the executive office in Lansing. Judges unnamed.
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Lansing
Mary
Pingree
Michigan
United States
H. & Pinured
Michigan Congregationalists Chooses DeForest Moderator
At the State Congregational association meeting in Bay City Michigan Dr Herman P DeForest of Detroit was chosen moderator John P Sanderson reported state church totals of 350 churches and 31622 members up from 30600 The Sunday school enrollment rose to 2117 with a gain of 417 The year’s home missions offerings reached 479 and the total funds were 32000 with cash on hand 1092 95 a decrease.
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Michigan Congregationalista
Baginaw
State Congregational Association
Herman P. DeForest
Detroit
Hey
John P. Sanderson
Renee
Young Boston broker Helangon linked to bond receivership
The 21-year-old Helangon of S D Loring Boston Massachusetts acts for bond holders. The receiver’s bond is fixed at 75000 dollars. The Michigan peppermint crop suffered frost damage Monday night with losses over half in some areas. Mrs Martha Buchatan of Allegan, aged 63, was killed by a fall in Decatur.
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Helangon
S. D. Loring
Boston
Masa
Decatur
Michigan
Martha Buchatan
Allegan
Willsdale Plant Profit Sparks Michigan Town Briefs
Brief notes from Michigan towns report Willsdale electric light and water plant earning 7 503 that year. Mount Clemens hosts Western One association meeting May 19–21. A Saginaw man seeks 10 000 for an Ans mill in Flint if local capital backs it. Fifth Michigan cavalry reunion set for Romeo June 10. Fruit prospects noted near Sarunke. Loghaw man Charles Colbuth killed near Michigan City. Cadillac potato shipments continue to Cadallack growers receiving nine cents per bushel. Post offices discontinued in Ontonagon and Maackinne counties with mail rerouted to Darclay Ozark. Hilladalcy Women’s Relief Corps raises funds for a soldiers’ monument. Downa glue house numbering begins for free mail delivery expected by July 11. Shlawassee Baptist meeting moved from Webberville to Williamston June 1–2. Davis landmark torn down. May Drewwer dies after bicycle accident. Twenty four arrests for fishing on Mensant Lake. 22 plead guilty, fined. Andie McDonald, 12, killed at Ludington yard by moving freight car. Senator Warrows moves to raise Gen Pierce pension from 75 to 100. Peter White to urge Fort Mackinac possession for Michigan. Mackinac park board authorizes return of fort to U.S. to support a garrison, sought to aid island.
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Willsdale
Mount Clemens
Saginaw
Flint
Company A
Fifth Michigan Cavalry
Romeo
Sarunke
Charles Colbuth
Loghaw
Michigan Central
Michigan City
Ind
Cadillac
Ontonagon County
Darclay
Pines
Maackinne
Ozark
Women's Relief Corps
Hilladaly
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T Ia
Shlawassee Baptist Association
Webberville
Gshlug i Mensant Lake
Jackson Equunty
Andie McDonald
Ludington
Warrows
H.R. Nierce
Grand Rapids
Pierce
Detroit Man Dies at Sea Aboard Opesp Steamship
On May 21 in Detroit Trangott Schseidt died of stomach cancer while returning from Germany for health. The Trave arrived in New York with news of his death, noting he was among Michigan’s wealthiest Germans.
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Wiensire Tanner
Detroit
Trave
New York
Trangott Schseidt
Germany
Michigen
Ig Ted
Clark murder mystery advances on new lead
Milwaukee police report a fresh crew likely to crack the Clark case. A woman and a man under surveillance figure in the theory that Clark was surprised and killed. Newly unearthed details align with the emerging line of inquiry as investigators close in.
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Clark
Milwaukee
Wis
Niga
Weyler Seethes at U S Perceived Hypocrisy
From Havana to New York, Capt. Gen Weyler condemns U S policy as false friendship. He criticizes the Senate Cuba resolution and warns that recognition would strain ties, abrogate the treaty, and expose Yankees in Cuba to courts. He denounces hypocritical assurances while marine officials patrol the coast.
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New York
Clenfuegos
Cuba
Saya
Weyler
Placetas
Morgan
Mc Hkinley
Washington
West Indies
Arma
Plea for Arbitration and Unity in Treaty Effort
Washington May 26 The national arbitration committee urges renewed work toward a just and comprehensive treaty between the United States and Great Britain. It rebukes the Senate rejection of the 1877 joint resolution and appeals to patriotic citizens to labor until the will of the people is embodied in a settlement that promotes world peace and mutual interests.
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Tvs
Congress
Lali Oh
United States
Great Britain
Janely
Senate
Wartime patent medicine sales pitch fragment
An OCR fragment touts Kingston's Dyspepsia Tablets as a stomach aid, claiming quick digestion of meals, relief of dyspepsia, and improved appetite. It cites Dr. Wuerth endorsing their use for stomach derangements, asserting they digest food promptly and improve overall health. The text mixes promotional claims with dubious medical certainty.
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Uilainuya
Diuggis
Stuart
Wuerth
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