His Election Will Insure for Michigan a Business Like Administration
Astounding journey of Aston T. Bilas from farm chores to war hero and financier. Born 1837 in AuxithBeld, he rose through Civil War ranks to captain, endured Confederate prisons, and built a business life in Saginaw with books, pine lands, and rental properties. He envisions a practical, orderly Michigan GOP governance.
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House Built From Woods to White House Life Story
A longtime worker recalls mortgage hardship and grit to buy and build a home. He and his wife saved enough through hard labor to pay off the mill debt, then moved from forest to a timber home in Michigan with a garden and a large olive green frame house, filled with memorabilia and steady family effort.
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Robinson and McCoy A Portraits in Western Michigan
The article profiles two men, Mr. Robinson and Mr. McCoy, detailing their early lives, migratory paths, and long careers in lumber, mining, and business in Michigan. It covers Robinson’s rise from farm work to Sturgeon River Lumber Company, public service, and Republican politics, and McCoy’s ascent from Philadelphia birth to Clam Lake lumber ventures, mayoralty, and leadership roles in Grand Rapids institutions.
Warner Wins Acclaimed Nomination for Secretary of State
The Hon. Fred M. Warner of Farming ton Oakland county received the sole nomination by acclamation at the state convention for secretary of state with no rival. Born in England July 21 1245 he came with his parents to Michigan at age four and built a diverse career in mercantile cheese manufacturing and cold storage. He owns several large cheese factories and is noted for truthful product representation while sustaining Republican political ties and prior trusted offices.
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Poweres for Auditor General Prominent Cadillac Candidate
The Hon Parry F Powers of Cadillac is the nominee for auditor general and won the ticket against stiff opposition. Born September 5 1855 in Jackson County Ohio he grew up with limited schooling after his father died in war. He later worked as a printer and reporter in Davenport Iowa and edited republican newspapers in Cambridge Illinois and other towns becoming a notable publisher and editor.
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Presidential Electors At Large and Districts Listed
Presidential electors are named for at large and district roles with multiple individuals including Pray Hannan of Grand Trivéred and L G Wilcoe of Bay. The text enumerates a long list of electors across various towns and districts with several misspellings and truncated names.
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STATE TICKET CANDIDATES LIST FOR ELECTION
State slate includes Bliss for Governor Hobণieu for Lieutenant Governor Warner for Secretary of State Motoy for State Treasurer Powers for Attorney General Wildes for Commissioner of State Lands Uren for Attorney General Delon Fall for Board of Education James Thomypsém for Osceola district. Names hail from Sheshaw Houghton Oakland Kent Wexford Van Buren Chippewas Fordapt Catholt Osceola.
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Grange Leader Supports Tax Reform and Public Education Figures
The text profiles Grange leaders and state officials, including a champion of tax reform, War Attorney-General Horace M. Oren of Sault Ste. Marie, born in Ohio in 1859, and Professor Tail Fall, a long-time educator and state health board member. It highlights their careers, Republican alignment, and dedication to education, public schools, and civic service across Michigan.
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Thompson Nominated for State Board of Education on Republican Ticket
James H. Thompson of Oneeola county is nominated on the Republican ticket for member of the state board of education. The longtime educator and former superintendent of Evatt school is highly popular in his home area. He began public education in Gene vsee county, taught in several districts, attended Reed City Normal College, and earned a Latio-Bolentiig degree. He led Evatt School as superintendent from 18% to 19%, a period noted as the school’s most successful years, before resigning to enter mercantile business.
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