Michigan Happenings on Forfeited Michigan Lands
Broad survey of Michigan actions on forfeited railroad lands to the United States, delays by Governor Luceling, and responses from Senator Dunstan. Reports on German capitalists buying Upper Peninsula mines, the Rhebrader Syndicate, ore production gaps, and mine purchases. Obituaries, accidents, and local notes from Ishpeming, Tron Mountain, and nearby areas. Weather, state fairs, pensions, and local civic items round out a dense midwestern update.
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Theis Geome
Michigan
Lucelings
United States
B. Dunstan
Hancock
Lester
United Staten O Therivbt
Marquette
Houghton Aml Mwyteittavon Indhrord Company
Tintonngen Nitrate Roiltant Company
Matix
Trani
Departmentts
Drea Tillimhia Mater
Ana
Tly Uvertine
Gasgeernar
Upper Peninsula
Ishpeming
Detroitre Presse
Berich Capitalista
Pordinaud Schéringer
Milwaukee
Rhebrader Syndicate
Ngme
Piper
Aining
Antim
Lia
Minn
Republic
Seligsinger
Winthrop and
Mitehell
Buffalo
Que
Nogawnes
Riverside
Hepullic
Boxnde
Buiaboldt
Charles Hassel
Tron Mountain
Solomon Feich
Kirby Uorse
Wir
Andersonville
Charley Steightz
Mr Felll
Florence County
Felob
Steiglitz
Armstrong Creek
Fetch
Marinette
Wis
Michael Corina
Culu- Micl
Heelea
Mip
Quinnisee
Tion Mountain
Fire relief boodle arrests rock city council
A scandal over misused fire relief funds involves Sidney D Waters Peter Duetor and William Gillespie accused of conspiring to divert thousands of dollars worth of foods for relief to private pockets. Arrest warrants issued by relief committee chairman A S Cannon. three men released on $1000 bonds each amid citywide outrage and probe for Inglis who vanished after testimony.
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Marto
Common Council
Sidney D. Waters
Peter Duetor
William Gillespie
Robert Ingils
Chico
Cal
Ingli
Dueber
Waters
Gillespie
Bitar
A. S. Cannon
Relief Committee
Justica Dunning
Inglis
Washburn Ousted as Boo railroad president
United States Senator W D Washburn was deposed from the presidency of the Boo railway at Minneapolis stockholders meeting. Thomas Lowry, ex-vice president, elected to lead the company while B B Langdon, M P Hawkins remain on board. board reduced from thirteen to seven.
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Thomas Lowry
Boo
Minneapolis
United States
W. D. Washburn
W. D. Washivey
B, Langdon
M. P. Hawkins
Nine Lost In Lake Erie Aboard Yacht Leo
A small yacht Leo, of about seventeen tons, left Black River Sunday afternoon with nine aboard. A gale and heavy winds followed, and the vessel was believed drowned with all hands. Names of presumed victims include John B. Tunte and others. Two bodies and wreckage drifted ashore as telegrams were sent to Erie ports.
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Lake Erie
John B. Tunte
Cleveland
L L. Lawler
J. F. Ritter
Benjamin Kline
D. Knight
D. A. Lawler
Ramuel Tort
Fred Pelow
Aan
Detroit
Sone
Cannibalism Tale from Far North Starvation Report
Winnipeg dispatch reports Archdeacon Reeves recounting famine among Indigenous communities in the far north. He cites two months earlier thirty deaths from starvation and a cannibalism case on the Peace River where a woman killed her sister for meat. Fort Vermilion was named in the account.
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Winnipeg Dispatch
Archdeacon Reeves
Reeves
Peace River
Fort Vermilion
Oddfellows at Columbus vote on representation and age rule
At Columbus Ohio the sovereign grand lodge of Oddfellows postponed a proposal to increase representation and defeated a change in membership age from 21 to 19 by 103 to 60 with four fourths needed. Delegates from eastern middle and western states began steps toward forming a National association of Rebekah degrees lodges. Welcome gifts were given by Mrs Phillips Cincinnati and Mrs G S Invia Columbus. Reappointment readings by Mrs L P Hall Indiana and Mrs A Moreland Illinois.
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Oddfellows
Columbus
Ohio
Sovereign Grand Lodge of Oddfellows
Carlin
Ilinois
Sovereign Grand Lodge Aod
Rebekah Degress Lodges
Mra. Phillips
Cincinnati
Periolf
G. 8. Invia
Columbus Reapongay
Mra
L.P. Hall
Mra Avole E
Moreland
Linoig
Sinking Fond Sonera Washington. stspaich:.
A fragmentary OCR item mentions individuals and a status or action related to Washington. The readable parts reference a sinking or decline and an apparent list of initials or names, with unclear context or dates.
Landslide at Cape Diamond Buries Homes and Kills Many
A major rock and earth slide below the Citadel in Cape Diamond on Champlain street after heavy rains and heat. The debris buried homes and residents, with at least 23 believed dead and many injured. fire brigade and water police led rescue with Canadian artillery support. Dozens are unaccounted as survivors and relatives mourn amid a chaotic scene.
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Citadel
Thag
Cape Diamond
Champlain Street
Water Police
Battery D Canadian Artillery
Wilson
Civic Police
Ast
Marine Department
Thomas Farrell
Burke
Mra Berrigan
Richard Maybury
Henry Bisek
Maggie
Ellen Walsh
Stevens
Allan
Henry
Richard
Kemp
Lawson
Vhs
Thomas Graves
Stephen Burke
W. Power
Go’ Neal
Pat Fitzgerald
M. Keddy
Wellies Deehy
Fargily
Charles Allan
Thomas Berrigan
Fim Borrig Black's Grocery
Henry Black
Mrs. Wwicken
James Bradley
Stephen Buyke
Michael Dehey
Patrick Fitzgerald
Henry Lawson
Robin
Richard Leaby
Frank Carl
Hayden
Joseph Kemp
Luke Henry Mullins
Richard Varbury
John O'Dowd
John O'Neil
Phar
Thomas Power
Joba Read
Quietly Passes Away Famous English Writer Wilkie Collins
London dispatch reports the death of Wilkie Collins, aged about 60, from bronchitis after a period of illness. Born in London in January 1824, he was a protege of Dickens by marriage and produced notable works such as The Woman in White and No Name. He earned substantial sums from publishing, was renowned for intricate plots, and remained a tireless, genial author with many friends during his visits to the United States.
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Dion
Bonton
London
Wilkie Collins
Collins
Charles Dickens
Italy
Tea Merevchant
Lincoln’s Inn
Armsdale
Miss Finch
Collings
Drew
Old Navy versus New Craft Contrasts in Trials
The piece contrasts the old navy with newer ships, noting Baltimore's 15 to 20 knot trial, Iroquois’ 7 to 20 knot range, and Charleston’s 18 to 18 knot first-trip performance. It mentions Vetrel’s improved power, potential department acceptance, and a $5,000 penalty for her crews.
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Cntrast
Baltimore
Iroquois
Marea Island
Troquois
Apia
Wehringsen
Swiftsure
San Francisco
Charleston
Vetrel
Huiters
Catholic Church Fire in Mel Laks Falls Stirs Friction
A midnight fire at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Mel Laks Falls Minnesota destroyed the church and contents during a bitter six month clash between French and German Catholics. Incendiary claim notes a three gallon can of oil beneath the altar. Both factions accuse each other as Rev Father Mareil was seen away from the scene. Bishop Treland faces censure for slow response.
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Mel Laks Falls
Minn
St Joseph's
Halk County
Father Mareil
West Side
Treland
Rediscovered Old Mine Near Monterey Stirring California Dispatch
A Foreman boy near the Carmel river reports finding the long lost Maria Human Mire silver mine fifteen miles from Monterey. He found the furnace and ore-crushing tools once used by Marie Roman. News sparks plans for expeditions as Indians recall the mine. In Denver, mining interests push to coin silver and sue the mint if refused. Labor groups in Pittsburgh discuss Knights of Labor rifts and resignations amid mounting decay.
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California
Monteray
Cal
Carmel
Maria
Monterey
Marie Roman
Foreman
Marie
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Hoos Erland
May Jurtte
Lunaing Dispatch
Michigan Weather Service
Stvea
Michigan Furniture Company
Ann Arbor
Détroit Journal
Prof. Gibbes
The
University
Tee Chenoanr
Southwastern
Michigan Infantry
Estinginaw
Inez
Swantyseventh Michigan Association
Representative Hall
Landing
Bay_ City
Gaiting Modest
Bay City
Sagionw Iron Mining Company
Saginaw
Lavi Tillotson
C. W. Wells
F. C. Stone
C. A. Gags
J. K. Steven
A. T. Bliss
Inshpoming
Prohibition State Central Committee
Alliance
Simon
Roper
Negaunee
Michigan Central Railway Company
Achgo
Manistique Railway Company
Seney
Manistique
Secretary of the Treasury
Jamon D. Armstrong
Point Peninsula
J. C. Gallegher
South Manitou
E. 0. Beem
Oscoda
Mary Godfrey
Vortage
Jwiga
Pallas
Cadillac
Chicago
F.L. Mason
Apena
Larga
Alpena
Salvation Army
Petoskey
Moses D. Brown
Merrick Chamberlain
Abrams WY. Bush
Dec'di
Joseph Gesoucon
Elisha P. Clark
Win Liver
Israel
Bensinger
Frank A. Sperry
James Grandy
Joseph Bell
James Gay
Charles Talbert
Nelson Harvey
Sanford D. Wiley
Wim
B. Sweat
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Gardner C. Buck
John W. Bradner
William Lebury
Jerry Baker
Joseph Jocks
John, Surate
Henry Walbridge Branters Camfield
Perry Oaks
Joe Neal
Happy
Beard
Omer B. Bixby
George George Treusdell
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Jaques Benent
Friedrich Stern
Tumas P. Alten
Joby H. Jessay
Increswe
Holmnon Powell
Wiliam H. Bort
Eli Ward
Harrison
Dopp
Chases Bee
Charles Rogeya
Luke Hibbard
Ote Champsosa
Willian A. Gillsepie
Batheke oRurliy
Clark Sauper Rooney
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Danie
Thomas Hiere
Leoused
John Marshall
Nethenial A
Merri Bates
A. Dauiharty
George W. Crabb
Carlos A. Ebelps
Albert D. Daves Ducoh Korn
Herbert Fai
AL Haskin
James
Joly Teamey
Wittum
Baek
George Eehorn
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Ara Siaaw Otabies
Buasy Eon
Ee Minora
Myers
Caroline
Wiliam A Reseb
Bowe
Sane
Henry Ahk
City
Leslanew
Kkokana Falls
Senator Washburn
Lornin, Ohio
Innk
Quebec
New Jersey
Denver
Colorado Mining Exchange
Messrs, Wynkoop, Gilleaple
Weston
Philadelphia
Prema
Powderly
Pittsturgarbo
Tbe
Knights of Labor
Order
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Essem
the Hospital
Michican Crentray
Niagara Falls
Central Standard
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Geast
GEA
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Allegan
Ati
H. R. Johnston
Ante
Eddy
Wheeling , Kake
Erie Railway
Toledo
Bowerston
Pittsburgh
Marietta
Akron
Cuyahoga Falls
Kent
Ravenna
Leavittsburg
Warren
Niles
Girard
Youngstown
New Castle
Allegheny
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