Statesman advert offers cheap advance cash subscription
An advertisement promises savings by paying cash in advance for The Statesman and delivering Chicago Inter Ocean. It urges readers to skip Chicago Detroit or New York Weeklies, noting prices around $1.76 to $2.22 and indicating The Statesman will handle postage and reduce costs in the bargain.
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the Statesman
Inter Ocean
Detroit Tribune
New York Tribune
Chicago
Detroit
New York
Statesman
Moey
Local currency and county tramp issue debated
The Chronicle omits key details about the Marshall tramp house's creation and costs. Prosecutor Clark pressed for funds and a shelter, while Mayor Foley opposed it, yet the council eventually established the facility, cutting jail stays from 78 to 4 in a month. The piece argues for a prosecuting attorney who trims county expenses without sacrificing law enforcement.
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Clark
Chronicle
JMT
Marshall
Foley
Wenassatance
Volay
A. Whanlingas Voto
Mr. Wotey
Addreay
Marshall Tramp
I Daya
Board of Supervisors
Ly Ie
Chirk
Poles
Merkley
Calhoun County
Local county salaries debated in state editorial
An editorial attacks pay levels of Calhoun county officers and contrasts them with Jackson county. It urges support for Recorder Clark and Prosecuting Attorney, praises Sheriff Walkinghaw, Clerk William Gregg, and Major N. J. Kalley, and discusses James O'Donnell and James G. Blaine reciprocity versus tariff questions.
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Calhoun County
Othr Breat
Michigan
Alan
Clark
Jackson County
Board of Supervisors
Anilas
Publin
Preventiber T
Sherk
Walkinghaw
Aberlit
Battle Creek
William J. Gregg
Mr. Gregg
N. J. Kalley
Register of Deeds
Uray
J. N. Parsona
Albion
Parsons
O'Donnell
Chronicle
Blaine
Uthe Wilson
Congress
Cleveland
United States
Cuba
Germany
Wrecking allegations and political notices in Battle Creek
A long mixed item discusses alleged A R U officers aiding train wrecking per confessions from Knowles and conspirators, then shifts to voter guidance for an upcoming Tuesday election, urging correct ballot marks for Dr. Smiley and party tickets, and ends with brief notes on local election eligibility and sparrow bounty. The piece situates court actions in Battle Creek and mentions Dred Smiley’s campaign and Calhoun county representation.
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Chicago Herald
Bayat
Knowles
W. J. Sutherland
Nee
A. R.U
Dred
P. Smiley
Leaman
Calhoun County
Nowestion
Dod
Dr. Smiley
Brief local notes on court, illness and events
Richard Conley travels to Texas for the winter while Charlotty Lepper, W. A. Lepper’s daughter, is severely ill with diphtheria. Circuit court opens November 13 with jurors expected on hand. Giddings aims to close National City bank affairs by June 1. Marie Decca concert reserved seats go on sale Saturday at 2 p.m. at Greene’s. Additional local on Eighth Fuge.
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Texas
Charlotty
W. A. Lepper
Circuit Court
Giddings
National City Bank
Marie Decca
Greene's
Burglary Night Strikes Eckford Street Home
John Lee of Eckford Burg warned burglars who ransacked his home stealing cash bank paper securities and notes. Three to five assailants followed Lee threatened violence and arson and escaped with about 340 in cash and a certificate of deposit valued at 500. Sheriff offers 200 reward. Mrs Lee in serious condition. Later reports say certificates notes found at the Lee homestead and police identify home talent suspects, linked to former visits by the same intruders.
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Eckford
John Lee
Nat
Lee
Brace Take
Len
Lhce
Anea
Geo. Budlong
Chas
Budlong
Turnkey Gul
Lees
Weir
Olicara
Loo
Wreck plot figure testifies in Great Battle Creek case
Stanley J. Knowles, first arrested in connection with the Grand Trunk wreck, testified about a July plot to wreck the derrick. Key defendants named include Jewett Johnson Bodewig and Hall. Details describe pulling spikes, derailing tracks, and a bridge meeting. Witnesses placed Bodewig at the scene and later leaving the city. Additional notes mention rewards for arrests in unrelated burglaries and local business notices.
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Piven
Justice Court
Battle Creek
Badewi
Telco
Squire Henry
Great Battle Creek
Stanley J. Knowles
Grand Trunk
Chicago
Onelaty
Knowles
Staud
Jewett
Johnson
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Hall
Union Straat
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Mary Street
Wen
Bodewig Is Asked If the Story Luat Knowles
Thosih Knowles
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