Calhoun County Valuation Boosted in Equalization Shift
The assessed valuation for Calhoun County rose by about $15 million under the state equalization board, despite protests by local officials. Taxes rise about 25 cents per $1000, while neighboring counties like Jackson gain relief, provoking criticism of Lansing decisions and prompting talk of political repercussions in the fall elections.
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Lansing
Suport Vyigors
Cagle
Rotin
State Board of Etualization
Calhoun
Evening Statesman
Bryering Statesman
Ths
Galwoun
Bonn County
de Gekelant
Org
Calhoun County
Qaburs
Vommon
Michigan
Robin Mest
Govisborn
Qabora Isi
Osborn
Poe
Rouljheo
Jackson County
Million Farmers Fight High Prices in Big Co operation Push
New York hosts delegates from United States Stores Grangers and Consumers Association as they plan a nationwide market network to bypass middlemen. They aim to reduce living costs by 40 percent and establish distributing stations with New York and Pennsylvania farmers sending produce directly to retailers. The plan includes a fund exceeding 73 million and targets storage elimination of middlemen with direct distribution to about 1000 city retailers.
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New ‘York
New York
Panasylvania
Grangera
Meghers
Pennsylvania
Itere
United States
Hroskiya
Discoveries in Samaria Rewrite Pottery Palace Finds
London reports say F Veilme and Harvard's Ramaria expedition linked finds at Hing Abeb's pottery palace to fragments inscribed with names from Ahab Jezebel and Elisha. The site in Samariz yields Roman and Berodian remains at multiple depths along with tax records and pottery. If confirmed, this would mark early political writing in Hebrew script.
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London
F F. Veilme
Geo. A. Rejewer
Harvard University
Ramaria
King Albert May Visit America To Promote Mercantile Marine
Brussels reports King Albert may visit the United States in the near future to advance his plan for a national Belgian mercantile marine. He seeks private capital and state support to shift Belgian freight to Belgium owned ships, while he tours major European seaports to rally interest.
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Brussels
King Alpert
Albert
Mesma
Mare Jeid
Europe
Farm Barn Burns in Pennfeld TP Charlees Laurier Farm
A large barn and several outbuildings on the Charles A Laurier farm in Pennfeld township were destroyed by fire early yesterday afternoon. Loss about 36000 covered by insurance. Over 290 bushels of wheat and many farm implements were consumed. The Maurers, at home with children, escaped as the barn and adjoining structures burned rapidly.
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Charles A Laurier
Pennfeld Township
Anigurt
Gokupta
Maurer
Hames
Re. Maurer
Feld
Tme
Cunard liner Lusitania to break speed record return
The Cunard liner Lusitania left Liverpool Monday morning for New York and is speeding to this port. She is expected to arrive Friday and depart Sunday evening, aiming to beat the Mauretania's December record by several hours.
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New York
Lusitania
Liverpool
Aeniv
Mauretania
Fire Ravages Tygle Brewing and Inland Hardwood Plants
San Francisco on August 31 reports a blaze destroying the Tygle Brewing company plant and the Inland Hand wood Floor company. Fire crews battled the flames as officials assessed the extensive damage and insured losses.
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Srewery Burne
San Francisco
Tygle Brewing Company
Inland Handwood Floor Company
Chosen successor to Justice Hooker named for Michigan high court
Gov Osborn announced the appointment of Judge Joseph P Steere of Adrian to the Michigan Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of Justice Hooker Judge Steere born May 19 1858 in Addison Michigan spent early years in Lenawee county and Adrian attended Adrian High School and the University of Michigan earning BA in 1826 He studied law at Geddes Miller in Adrian and was admitted to the Lenawee county bar in 1871 He served as prosecuting attorney of Chippewa county and later judge of the eleventh judicial district sitting on the district and circuit benches for thirty years He is described as long time friend of Gov Osborn and as the first judge to be renominated without opposition at the polls
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Gaborn
Jowph P. Steere
A. Hooker
Michigan
Horace M. Owen
Stesra
Rovai
Steere
Gov
Osborn
Joseph H. Steere
Lenawee
Tars
Tla
Wikoul
Raich Valley Seminary
Quaker Seheal
Adrian Ulgh School
University of Miphigad
Rissehen Mie jJudge
Chippewa
Sane Ofice
Thalme
Streudt
Better Training for Apprentices in Traction Service
M. A. R. trsin mesh corps assigns responsibility for future motormen and conductors to oversee student workers. With four new traction company cars, trainees are to be guided by experienced trainmen across all lines. Expect 10 days to two weeks to complete instruction, depending on aptitude. Old hands remain familiar with other lines to cover transfers. Harmony and consistent teaching aim to improve apprenticeship outcomes. Labor Day rates: round trip 65 cents via M. U. H. electric, tickets valid Sunday and Monday, returning Sept. 5.
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M. A. R. Trsinmesh
Wororigan
Soother
Hach
U. R
Marehei
Jackson
M. U. H. Electric
Sete Sundey
Gert
Moudsy
Bent
Strike Confere nces Now On In Chicago
Chicago August 31 negotiations between Winds Central railroad and shop employees continued with hopes of a peaceful settlement. Officials from the federation and Vice President Park and J Foley indicated possible recognition of the workers federation, while a Rock Island conference pursued wage terms. No settlement emerged after three hours, with a 24 hour adjournment and broad expectations that a San Francisco meeting between Harriman officials and shopmen leaders would not dictate the outcome.
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Chicago
Winds Central Railroad
Nittots
Saployes’ Federation
Giltrond
Onderetoog
San Francisco
Kruttsinit
Harriman
Shopmen's Unione
Rock Island Road
Raih Road
Tha Taen
Progregg
CO G
Paler
Unicon Pacific Railway Company
Exystem
Susee
Uinofs
Hes
Postmaster general launches seven hour fast mail Chicago St Louis
Postmaster General Frank H Hitchcock authorizes a new seven hour fast mail between Chicago and St Louis. Trains will not depart before 7 a m nor arrive after 3 p m carrying business mail and supporting mail. Result of long negotiations.
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Washington
Frank H. Hitchtock
Chicaxo
Jr. Lous
Two Miners Trapped Alive After Oakdale Colliery Collapse
In Hazleton Pennsylvania a cave in at Oakdale colliery traps miners Alexander Salima and Anthony Marge Vilth of Fresland. A rescue crew is digging as no word comes from Salima. the laborer remains hopeful and reports progress.
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Hazleton
Alexander Salima
Anthony Marge Vilth
Hislaborer
Bof
Fresland
Oakdale
Markle & Co
Center of Population Shift to Bloomington Indiana
The center of population of the United States was announced as located in the western part of Bloomington in Meores county Indiana. This marks a movement eight miles further west than the July 17 placement near Laionville, same county.
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Washingston
United States
Durand
Bloomington
Meores County
Indiana
Laion~vile
Wireless Hero Saves Lexington Crew in Shipwreck
A sixteen year old wireless operator on the liner Lexington steered through a twenty four hour storm off Wanting Island keeping passengers calm as waves overwhelmed the ship. The revenue cutter Farnam and nearby Yamacraw rescued twelve passengers and crew while two firemen were reported killed. The Lexington bound from Savannah to Philadelphia grounded at Hunting Island and awaits salvage. Charleston death toll from the storm rises to seventeen as debris is cleared and normalcy returns.
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Charleston
Shedsley
Lexington
Sheanley
Sain
Sheeley
Sid
Farnam Eraw
Esteward
Thresvesre
Chambertale
Texingtos
Merchanto’ and Miners
Savanah
Philadelphia
Norton
Hner
Hla
Charleston, & C
Gates' Nephew Receives Heirloom Fortunes in Will
The will of the late John W. Gates leaves his nephew Baker of Bt Cheries Jr. $250,000 if he completes college, plus $14,000 for education. Mrs Lucerne Angelin, Gates’ sister-in-law, gets $150,000 while her daughter Dolores Angel receives $166,000 held in trust until age twenty-one. CC. 3. Baker’s wife, a Gates relative, receives $25,100, and a St Charles farm is valued for another beneficiary.
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Aprars
Heer
Baker
Bt Cheries, Jr
John W. Gates
Cea
Heiste Financ Cers
Rene
Young Paker
Lucerne
Ohio fair train wreck near Columbus injures visitors
A Hocking Valley train carrying fairgoers derailed after crossing a bridge near Olentangy Park in Columbus. The Toledo bound train left the rails. No serious injuries. many passengers sustained bruises and cuts.
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Columbus
Toledo
Olentangy Park
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