Monument Honors John W. Pierce With East Mansion School Name
The school board renamed the new East Mansion Street school building the John W. Pierce building to honor Michigan’s public school founder Rev John D Pierce. Biography notes his 1797 New Hampshire birth, move to Marshall in 1881, and role shaping primary schools. A vote approved cork flooring in high school rooms and other reforms tied to early Michigan education.
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Roosevelt Not to Talk at Nominee Richmond Campaign
Richmond Va October 19 The former President Roosevelt will take a vow of silence in the coming national campaign. He declined an invitation to address the convention in a letter to J Hampson Moore of Pennsylvania president of the Atlantic Deep Water Wave association. Roosevelt declared he wishes to avoid speeches and cannot undertake any further engagements now, though it is believed he will entertain assent to campaign generally through others.
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Army Officer Found Slain in Leavenworth
An officer in Leavenworth, Captain Milstredt RB, Carr of the army, was found shot dead in his quarters. Reports say the officer resisted and denied home life, with possible involvement by Chamzkar near the body. Named relatives include Mrs. Charles C. Clark of Fort Sheridan and Frances Clark.
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Danger
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Fort Sheridan
New Station for Chicago Conference on Feasible Terminal
Gallage reports a visit by Fresidere James Beetree and Pennsylvania officials to Cehlenea to discuss a new station project. McCrea states massie problems resolved and construction soon to start, with a joint announcement planned. Halaways occupy Bengazi and Derna activity noted amid broader regional movements.
Rebels Inside Walls of Nanking Fight Continues
Descriptions from Hankow and Nanking report rebels entrenched inside Nanking after a brief open seizure, with Imperial gunboats taking refuge behind foreign vessels. Fighting rages along trenches as rebels lose ground, while foreign consuls monitor from Shanghai and Han river actions.
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Rogers Leaves Dallas in Test Flight Across Texas
An aviation update from Texas notes aviator Rodgers completing a lengthy flight, landing near Fort Worth then continuing toward San Antonio, covering about 2,853 miles to date. The report compares his distance to Harry Atwood, amid other mishaps and promotional remarks for publicity.
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Lighting Plant Lighting Up Marshall City
Jackson aldermen invite officials to turn on Marshall’s new city lighting system praised as a landmark for Calhoun County. Battle Creek officials attended previews, with standards described as eight to ten feet high, globe-top lamps on handsome poles. City owns its lighting plant and funded most costs, with property owners paying smaller shares. plan costs around 450 dollars per unit, fixtures chosen for ornament and distant illumination.
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Seek Murderer of Five In Ellsworth Murder Case
Authorities hunted Charles Marzyk an ex convict in Ellsworth for the murder of William Shawman and his wife and three children Gov Stubbs offered a 500 dollar reward for the slayer Marzyk was released from prison a year ago after serving two sentences for stealing wheat from a farmer Marvels farmer wife to a sister of Mrs Shawman She reportedly told authorities testimony by Mr and Mrs Shawman largely sealed Marzyk conviction before prison he swore vengeance.
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Java
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Wunamara Case Fight Over Murder Trial Motions
In a tense session, the Wunamara murder case saw defense and state clashing twice with juror challenges and reserved decisions. The defense contends the Times building blast was caused by gas, while the prosecution hints at dynamite. Testimony by a key witness was anticipated but not secured. Excursion boat Arundell burns in port as passengers traveled along Lake Michigan routes. Concord grapes and baskets offered at roadside stand.
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Marshall Woman Heads the Rebekahs
Saginaw Mich Oct 19 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held business today and conferred several degrees. Detroit was chosen for the 1912 convention and a state temple plan was approved with a committee to report next year. Officers elected include Flora Mart Marshall president Nora Conta Crystal Falls vice president Irene Boise Boyne City warden func secretary Hannah Ball Detroit treasurer Addie Smith Detroit. A special train brought over 200 from Detroit and about five thousand people gathered citywide. The convention will adjourn Thursday afternoon.
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Tobacco Trust Receiver Seeks Complete Dissolution Action
The United States district court may order a full dissolution of the American Tobacco Trust with a receiver appointed, per a notice by Charles T. Carvath for K. P. Richardson Jr. & Co. and Felix Levy with Lowe D. Brandelfeld urging intervention by the circuit court.
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Tubeco Trust
Charles Tt. Carvath
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Felix Levy
Lowe D. Brandefel
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Pothier Renominated for Republican Ticket in Rhode Island
Providence Oct. 18 The Republican ticket nominatedGovernor A J Pothier of Woonsocket for governor Z We Bugs of Cranston for secretary of state F F Farker of Providence for attorney general Herbert A Hice of Providence for treasurer WLAL Read of Gloucester for general. The platform reaffirms Republican principles, favors a protective tariff and supports President Taft administration and his policies for his term.
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White Box Clinches Chicago Series Victory
The White Box defeated the Cubs 71 to 2 to win the Chicago championship. A large crowd filled the grandstand and overflow areas hours before the game. The event drew extensive attention as locals noted heavy participation with want ads signaling high public interest.
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Coin for Three Worlds Series Games Totals
New York report shows unprecedented gross receipts for the world series, with three games drawing $195,914.60 and attendance records likely to be broken. Players’ share climbs to $105,702.82, up from $79,071.93 last year, as Giants meet Athletics amid record totals and rising interest.
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Hines Confidential Agent Fred Shields Before Senate Committee
Robert J. Shields of Superior Wisconsin testified before the Lorimer investigating committee. He described his role as a confidential insurance agent for Edward Hines and his firm, saying he conducted witness searches and other confidential tasks without pay beyond expenses. He disclosed commissions for the Hines Lumber Company and noted his seven to eight year association with the Hines interests. He prepared to testify again in Milwaukee, while committee members pressed for explanations of the agent’s involvement and lack of remuneration. The testimony included references to aiding witnesses for Lorimer and Stephenson matters.
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Robert J. Shielde
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Edward Hines
Diar Whpesa
Lorimer Investigating Committee
United States Senate
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Hines
Lertmer
Shiplge
Stephenson
Wisconsin
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Madison
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Stephensee
Onmre Shields
Mr. Hinga
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Rines Lomber Company
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Supervisors Close Yearly Business at County Home Visit
County board visited the county home on a Thursday afternoon, praising conditions and staff led by Matron Mrs. W. M. Hovey. The session reviewed claims, budgets, and donations, noting nine residents and 15 deaths this year, with a committee report detailing public and private benefactions and various bill approvals.
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Colona
W. M. Hovey
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