Both Playing Waiting Game Calumet July 31
Eight hundred men toil in Calumet copper mines as officials predict a quick end to the strike. Companies say they will hire returning workers unless linked to strike activity. Union leaders insist the movement is stronger than at its start. Governor Ferris’ action on Lansing talks could influence the stalemate. Mother Jones accepts invitation to Calumet and will arrive Tuesday. Hurricane wrecks militia camp injuring one militiaman and a reporter.
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Calumet
Ferris
Lansing
Jones
Ammunition Shipped From State Storehouse to Calumet
Five hundred rounds of ammunition from the state military storehouse were shipped to Brigadier Abbey at Calumet, with the move reported from Lansing on July 31.
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Lansing
Abbey
Calumet
Freed on Bonds on Charges by Girls
Chicago reports that David Maxwell owner of Maxwell Box factory was freed on a $1,000 bond after being held on charges of contributing to the delinquency of two girls aged 13 and 17. The girls alleged kidnapping and mistreatment. Maxwell denied the accusations and cited alibi with his wife corroborating.
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Rv Unttrea Press
Chicago
David Maxwell
Maxwell Box Factory
Katie
Mary Wodarkiewicke
Maxwell
Milo Butler Dead
Milo Butler died at his home in Geneva after a long illness. He will be buried Saturday at Monk Cemetery with services at Monk Church at one o'clock in the afternoon.
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Milo Butler
Geneva
Monk
Monk Church
Stone road project progresses in South Haven township
South Haven township reports 2900 feet of a mile long Bangor road stone pavement laid with 23 teams at work. Progress paused due to stone shortage but a new boatload expected soon to resume next week. Upon completion a half mile on East Phoenix Road will extend hard road to township line, with state reward funding attached. The Covert road segment will receive double reward as part of the trunkline route.
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South Haven Township
Maple Grove
Biddle
East Phoenix Road
Phoenix Road
Codlin moth delays set for Pomological picnic
Fruitgrowers feared moth warfare would disrupt the Pomological Society picnic next Tuesday and the Chau tauqua the following week. Superintendent Frank A. Wilken assures the pest will not appear until after the outing, likely after the Chautauqua. Spinning has begun and the moths usually emerge about three weeks later, with possible slight variation.
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Frank A. Wilken
Wilken
England Pulls Out of Panama Pacific Exposition
London reports the British foreign office admits England will not participate in the 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition. No official decision announced, but belief ties the move to U S stance on tolls under the Panama question.
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London
Foreign Office
England
United States
Knowledge and Fun Gained at Picnic
Newcomers to the community are urged to attend the homological society picnic next Tuesday August 5 at G W Griffin farm three miles north of the city. The event includes a picnic dinner sports and diversions and a program headlined by Dr Eben Mumford head of Michigan farm adviser work and C A Tyler leading general farmer and stock raiser.
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Homological Society
G. W. Griffin
Merritt Place
Eben Mumford
Michigan
C. A. Tyler
Women Invade Washington for Suffrage March
An army of peace invaded Washington to press for a Constitutional amendment granting women political equality. Delegations from every state joined a parade of foot riders riders on horseback carriages and floats. The event proved the largest display of suffrage strength the capital has seen and drew thousands of signatures en route to the Capitol.
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Washington
Seige
United States
Union
Man jailed for assault over unpaid suit proceeds
Peter Zyta, a tailor, swore out a complaint and Chief John C. Sweet arrested Ben nie Chapman on an assault and battery warrant. Chapman pleaded guilty, was fined 15 dollars with 3.70 costs, and ordered to 30 days in Paw Paw county jail, suspended after six months for good behavior.
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Peter Zyta
John C. Sweet
Bennie Chapman
Chapman
John M. Mott
Paw Paw
Zyta
Justice Court News Uriah Mitchell Pleads Guilty in Assault Case
Uriah Mitchell was arrested on a complaint by S. E. Overton for assaulting J. A. Pickel the Overton factory foreman. He pled guilty before Judge Mott and was fined $2 with $3.45 costs. The fine and costs were paid.
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Uriah Mitchell
S. E. Overton
J. A. Pickel
Overton
Mott
Former Police Chief Ends Life in Toledo Jail
Former Traverse City police chief Christopher Bowlin, aged 51, died in a Toledo hospital after reportedly swallowing two bichloride of mercury tablets in his police station cell a week earlier. His death was confirmed early today.
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Toledo
Ohio
Christopher Bowlin
Traverse City
Mich
St Basil's party a great success at Avery Beach Casino
The St Basil's church benefit card party at the Avery Beach Casino drew nearly two hundred attendees despite warm weather. Prizes were donated by Chicago and Oklahoma residents. cash and gift items went to both euchre and five hundred winners, with a musical program featuring Larry Meehan and Miss Easter.
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St. Basil’s Church
Avery Beach Casino
Altho
Mammoth
Harris
St. Louis
Collins
Oklahoma
Stephen Hanna
Chicago
Luken
Indiana Ave
C. E. Abell
Robert Patterson
Molly Dieden
Harrison Fisher
Tank Burst Over Crowd At Ludlow Resort
United Press reports a motorcycle accident at Ludlow Summer Resort near Cincinnati where a racer lost control and his machine exploded into the spectator area. Three deaths today raise the toll to seven, with twenty spectators burned and some may die. The wife of racer Odin Johnson watched the fatal scene as flames enveloped the stands.
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Cincinnati
Ludlow Sagon
Odin Johnson
Western Union Moves to New Offices in Herriman Building
The Western Union Telegraph Co. has taken space in the building occupied by Herriman and Mitchell and moved its offices there from the building one door south, where it had previously been in conjunction with the American Express Co.
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Western Union Telegraph Co
Herriman & Mitchell
American Express Co
Mrs A H Cook Illness Report From Local Office
Mrs A H Cook has been seriously ill with a stomach ailment and is receiving care at home. Friends report her condition as serious but not life threatening, with family and neighbors offering support.
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A. H. Cook
Friction Over Mexico Divides White House and Senate
In Washington on July 31 a serious rift emerged between the senate foreign relations committee and President Wilson along with Secretary Bryan over recognition of Huerta in Mexico. The White House remains firm against recognizing Huerta, while the committee pushes for immediate action, risking a clash with the administration as Mexico’s crisis deepens.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
Bryan
Senate Committee
Huerta
Senate
Home Pavilion Plans for Thursday Night
Big night at the Home pavilion over the docks with Frank Bailey joining the orchestra Thursday evening. Patrons are invited to make this a big home coming night and a large candy drawing will be held.
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Frank Bailey
Halt Shots at Isle Royale Mine
Houghton July 31 first shots between a crowd of strikers and soldiers were exchanged early Wednesday. About 200 men marched on the Isle Royale powder house where Sergeant Chadwick’s guard fired after commands to halt were ignored. The mob retreated with wounded. a second attack at Superior mine followed, five soldiers fired, but no dead were found. powder and dynamite stored there, 20,000 pounds, were not exploded. No further disorders reported.
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McEwen
Company M
Kalamazoo
Isle Royale
Copper strike tension rises near Ferris peace talks
Calumet Michigan on July 31 reports growing disorder and acute fear that copper magnates' stance on Governor Ferris peace proposals could trigger open hostilities between troops and strikers. Despite no serious injuries yet, sentiment among strikers shifts to bold defiance, prompting expectations of bloodshed, though investigations found no blood shed along the copper range.
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Calumet
Mich
Ferris
Copper Range
Troop Firefights During Mine Strike Prompt Troop Deployment
Reports from Kalamazoo Gazette describe Troop A Cavalry of South Haven guarding the Isle Royal mine being fired on by strikers. One miner was wounded and carried away. Cavalry rapid response aided by Lieut. Berkins covered the Superior mine area in fifteen minutes, helping arrest three resisters. The Grand Rapids Herald notes mounting tensions in the strike district and the high cost of maintaining the guards. Some troops consider Mexico service. peace remains distant as mining companies refuse conference.
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Kalamazoo
South Haven
Isle Royal
Grand Rapids
Berkins
Mexico
Miners’ Union
Peace Talks Fail in Copper Country Strike at Calumet
Calumet and Hecla leading operators refuse to treat with strikers if negotiations involve the Western Federation of Miners. Governor’s peace plan meets firm opposition. General Abbey assures workers they may return to work with protection, while troops guard life and property. Operators say they will meet workers but reject any settlement linked to the federation.
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Calumet & Heeda
Western Federation of Miners
General Abbey
Abbey
Houghton Club
Houghton
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L. F. Otis
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Justice Court News
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