Election turmoil over forged letter scandal swirls town
The dispute centers on a political appeal for votes attributed to Candidate Williams. Accusations claim a brother drafted the message while Williams denied authorship, pointing to Conroy's denial and a letter printed to resemble a typewritten note. The affair highlights alleged underhanded tactics in the campaign.
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Williams
Vontage
Air Knight
Conroy
Hey
Willams
Faota
Algu
Court Finds in Five Cases Judge Smith Delivers Rulings
Judge Smith renders decisions in five September term cases. Weeks administrant contests William Taylor claim of 500 dollars with 6 percent interest from March 1898. Knight on Kate Barr involves a bill with 7 percent interest.
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Smith
M. D. Weeks
Lydia A. Rice
William Taylor
Andrew Knight
Kate Barr
Bill
Petit jurors named for November circuit term
The circuit court draws the November term petit jurors. Sheriff Wil liam selects and lists jurors including John D Bauer, Conyis, Lee, Leroy, Irton, and others from Athens Battle Creek Albion and nearby areas.
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Petit Jurors
Wil Jiame
John D. Bauer
Conyis
Po Aga Sa Barden
M Crenmare
Lee
Ghas Raa Leroy
Ar Irton
Hi Heat Bideod Pebeieba
J Soph
Athens
A Eran
Ween
Battle Geek
I Battle Creek
Fred al Ee
Eas
Albion
Wining
Jordan
Bigakenhorst Marahall
Investigating Committee Cuts Costs in Time Dept
The record shows the standard time net halted effectively. Expenses for the past year fell by over 6,000 compared to ten years prior, indicating the investigating committee led by Chairman Henry reduced costs in that department. Abeo at Mr Henry's suggestion that people committee has been dispensed.
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Wader
Henry
Abeo
Smoke filled meeting notes reveal large cigar consumption
A disputed county board session notes describe cigar smoke lingering in a nook and corner as an estimated twelve to thirty boxes of cigars were consumed during the meeting, reflecting a heavy tobacco presence.
Re-registration and county tax figures noted in 1900 council records
The text discusses re-registration requirements for Battle Creek Albion and Marshall, noting a charter exemption for Marshall and no township re-registration. It cites assessed and property equalization totals, compares to 1899, and references the board’s January session plan. Additional items cover aid records, treasury audits, and Republican appointments with county meetings listed.
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Atwarp
Ewan
Battle Creek
Albion
Marshall
Oreh
Fredonia Republican Club’s Growing Support and Rallies
The Fredonia Republican Club forms with A. J. Day as president, John Blue as vice president, and Henry Byre as secretary treasurer, boasting over 60 members. They held an enthusiastic pole raising at Ellis on the 16th, hosted Washington Gardner and others, and plan further speeches by E A Mwing and H B Winsor for a record breaking demonstration next Wednesday.
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Fredonia
Republican Club
Livy
A. J. Day
John Blue
Henry Byre
Ellis
Washington Gardner
Hays
E. A. Mwing
Grand Rapids
H. Bs. Winsor
Pole-Raising Clash Between Parties Ends in Explosion
A Republican pole raising in Lee Center drew a large crowd with Washington Gardner delivering patriotic remarks. Democrats held a counter meeting and later blew up the pole with dynamite, scattering splinters for miles. Investigators will question those involved as a second pole is planned soon.
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Leo Coebter
Washington Gardner
Damsorats
Brysxt
Republisn
Artia Bf
Made a Friendly Call on McMillan and Rich in Marehall
Senator McMillan and ex-Governor Rich visited Marehall on Tuesday afternoon aboard a special train. Republican friends in the city opened headquarters in the Eagle block for an informal reception attended by about 160 locals. They did not speak, exchanging handshakes before departing for Battle Creek.
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Senator McMillan
Rich
Tusday
Marehall
Eagle
Chas
T. Gorham
Battle Creek
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