Negro progress and rights after emancipation speech
A speech by A. Roberts of Lyviago extols Black progress since emancipation. He cites education gains, banks, legal status, and representation in Congress and foreign courts, urging fair play, law enforcement, and avoidance of mob justice amid calls for equal opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denis
Drucvkare
Femers
Pen Tillman
Uncle Sam
Ae Vino
O Destraz
T. Ls
United States Senate
Samme
Looking Back at Racial Prejudice and Self-Rood Resolve
A speech urges Black readers to assess white prejudice, resist oppression, and build self-reliance. It notes that lynching crimes span all races and calls for inner development in education industry and faith to overcome social barriers. The piece ends with plans for a Carnival visit to St Joseph and efforts to bring a Macar Gras style event to South Haven.
Miller in Critical Condition After Sudden Heart Trouble
D Miller a plumber of 4a56 Paw Paw Street suffered a sudden collapse at about 530 this morning. His wife and Mrs George Adams of Bangor aided him until Dr W G Triece arrived and treated him. He survived the episode and will likely be confined at home for a few weeks. The doctor said the attack nearly caused heart paralysis and could have been fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Miller
Paw Paw Street
Tisis
Geo. Adams
Bangor
Record Herald Battles Between City of South Haven and Eastland
Rival steamer race enlivens harbor after 5 p m as City of South Haven and Eastland push for records. Both vessels battle to Chicago breakwater with Eastland gaining steadily from Rush Street to outer harbor. Pump trouble on the South Haven noted, stakes and wagers discussed.
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South Havk
South Pareey
Jay
Seath Hay
L. A. Leigha
Eastnd
Mr. Leighton
Mie-Chicago
Eastland
Tecal
Yesterda
South Haven
Ba Tlard
Chicago
ID Street
Weils Street Bridge
Rush Street Bridge
Crafh
Missing Money Loss Report From Chidero Visit
Mrs ae ist Ninske a 3 F mother visited Chidero to obtain funds for paying on their place. They carried $800 in one package and $200 in another but the larger package is missing upon returning home. They have no idea what happened to it and this represents a severe loss to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Ist Ninske
Chidero
Plenty of Apples From Northern Spy Branch Report
Mr J Ostrander displays a branch from a Northern Spy apple tree as a fair sample of his orchard. The apples are about half grown and the branch is heavily laden despite no spraying. The fruit is nearly elf and expected to yield a good proportion of first class fruit.
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J. Ostrander
Swan schooner brings cargo and passengers to Michigan waters
The schooner Swan, Captain 4G. H. Genther, arrives near two with wind steady, carrying a cargo bound for Detroit and passengers headed to Pentwater, Charlevoix, and Frankfort. On board are Captain and wife, an invalid passenger and son, plus two helpers. The Al Wendinger dredge at work for encoy in the Michigan Steamship slips. Eastland will wind soon.
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Swan
H. Genthner
Addi Teat
Mit
Pentwater
Charle- von
Frankfort
Encoy
Michigan Steamship Company
Eastland
Lake Michigan Yachting Association Regatta Preview
The regatta follows the annual Lake Michigan Yachting Association meet in Milwaukee this Friday and Saturday with about forty yachts expected. The event is organized by the yachts themselves and will feature clubs from Green Bay to the Straits under LMYA rules.
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A&ynuas
Lake’ Michigan Yachting Association
Milwaukee
Green Bay
Straits
L.M.Y. Ass'n
Association
River Water Levels Swing Twenty Inches
Reported river depth fluctuated about twenty four inches this morning as water moved in and out twice during the forenoon. Observers attribute the irregular tide to lake squalls that lift water and push it upstream, then recede once their force wanes.
South Hawn Assembly Program Highlights Aug Events
A list of South Hawn Assembly events runs through August with illustrated lectures by Prof. Jobo DeMotte and Prof. John B. DeMotte, a lecture by Mrs. Maud Ballington Booth, entertainment by C. Edward Rosecrans, and appearances by William Jennings Bryan and The Sechurian Lady Quartet. Season tickets, adult and children admissions, and single admissions are detailed along with purchase locations at E Potel First State Bank and other outlets.
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Jobo B. DeMotte
John B. DeMotte
Maud Ballington Booth
C. Edwar Rosecrans
William Jennings Bryan
Wittam
Curtis
F. W. Gunsaalus
Escanens
Saeenee Lociter
Potel
Firet State Bank
Poermapcy
Prentice
Good 11-year-old work team for sale
A sturdy eleven year old work team is offered for purchase for 150 dollars. The seller notes the team is sound and recommends contacting Geo. W. Pierce at R F D No. 7 to arrange viewing or purchase details.
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W. Pierce
R.F. D
Dredge Daring Escapes Near Feston Harbor
A dredge operator captains a near disaster after a casting breaks while guiding the Allmendigger dredge. The boom fell twice that week, narrowly missing him as the Pere Marquette bridge at Feston Harbor collapsed earlier.
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South Haven
Adribox
Frank
Farnum
Pere Marquette
Feston Harbor
Dog Bites Chicago Boy. Wound Not Likely Disfigured
A 7 year old Brown child near Deer Park was bitten in the face by a large Stu Bernard dog. The cheek was torn and bruised. Dr Penoyes dressed the wound and the child is doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Brown
Deer Park
Stu Bernard
Penoyes
Maiden Trip Yacht Robert Crashes in Lake
The gasoline launch Robert built by Truscott Boar Mfg Co of St Joseph on its maiden voyage from St Joseph to Macatawa Park struck the bar at 7 last evening two hours forty minutes after leaving St Joseph. Onboard were owner E N Bowson his wife and a Miss Sap fifteen years old plus Mr HEITH of the Truscott Company. The vessel measures about seven feet in length with self starting verses and is luxuriously fitted with berths running water and electric lights.
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Robert
Truscott - Boar Mfg. Co
St. Joseph
Macatawa Park
E.N. Bowsan
Miss Ce
Heith
Truscott Company
Komiteh
Bowman
Partiscania Buit
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Harvard
REGIO
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Lovejoy
Phillips
Plant
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