Railroads face wage dispute and arbitration talks
The article notes a strike threat involving forty railroads west of Chicago with 50,000 workers demanding a 12 percent wage hike and a nine hour day. Managers offer an 8 12 percent increase but seek a ten hour day, and arbitration is rejected by workers. Also covered are Senate rail fare proposals and forestry appointments, including E A Sterling resigning to head Pennsylvania Rail Road System forestry.
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Chicago
E. A. Sterling
Forest Service
Pennsylvania Railroad
France
Maryland
Virginia
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Probate actions show heirs, guardians and executors named
On March 26 hearings determined Kimma A. Fowler heirs and filed for Wa Brice administrator. Guardian John T. Swigart appointed for Daniel Bailey. April 1 Hearing set for Helen Woodward administrator, Swigart. March 27 and April 2 saw will probate for Sarah J. Riley and Celia Nimma appointed executrix and guardian for Clara Riley in Ithaca Michigan.
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Kimma A. Fowler
Brice
Agra
Daniel KE. Bailey
John T. Swigart
Helen Woodward
Sarah J. Riley
Will
Celia M. Riley Nimma
Celia Mnimma
Clara R. Riley, Wriver
Ithaca
Michigan
Body of missing man found in river near Ashley
The burial of Eugene Poster of Ashley, missing for three months after disappearing from his engine on the Allegheny River, was held in Ashley last Thursday. Foster was a fireman on the Pennsylvania Railroad. the body was located days ago and identified by his uncle George Poster after news arrived from Pennsylvania.
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Eugene Poster
Ashley
Allegheny
Foster
Pennsylvenia
Nito Foster
George Poster
Pennsylvania
Governor Urges Action on Two and Three Cent Rail Fare Plan
Strong chance of establishing a binder twine plant at Jackson Prison as part of an upcoming primary election cycle in Michigan. Governor Warner backs immediate action to set standardized passenger rates, arguing past hearings and similar two cent fare laws in other states boosted railroad earnings and service. Senate moves to substitute a fare plan with tiered per mile rates, affecting major roads like Detroit and Mackinac. house debates schedules amid election day disruption. The week extends sessions and a possible vote looms on the binder twine plant and primary law amendments.
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Senate Committee On Railroads
Gov
Warner
Upper Peninsula
Seeley
Ely
Jenks
Kinnane
Fuller
J. W. Jones
Lower Peninsula
Abne
Ohie
Fennle
Ohio
Senate
Rowley
Michigan
Marquette
Tower House
Ways and Means Committee
House
Jackson
Pricen Committee
Ways and Means
BW. Jenks
Haren
Sanilac
Minnesota
Apri Itn
Elections Committee
United States
Dickindon
Dickinson
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics Advertises Cures For Livestock
An old advertisement touts Humphreys Veterinary Specifics claiming to cure diseases in horses cattle sheep dogs hogs and poultry by acting directly on the sex organs. It lists ailments like worms kidney and bladder issues miscarriage mange eruptions and other animal conditions. The notice also mentions a book mailed free and a mortgage transfer taxation ruling in Michigan related to inheritance tax laws.
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Michigan
Eupreme Court
Henry W. Merriam
New Jersey
Tetrelt
Mich
Bradley
Supreme Court
Quincy
Mioe G
Mange
James Vy, Barry
Gratiot County Tax List Delinquent Taxes for 1904 Printed
Delinquent taxes for Gratiot County for the year 1904 are published by Auditer General Bradley. The list covers five weeks and copies are available at the office during the run.
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Gratiot
Bradley
Confirmation Rite At St John’s Church By Michigan Bishop
The Rt. Rev. Charles D. Williams will administer the rite of confirmation at St John’s Church next Sunday morning at 9 o’clock. The choir presents an Easter-minimal program with Mr Reynolds solo. Processional and recessional hymns honor the Resurrection with selections including The Day of Resurrection and He is Risen, and culminate in Communion Hymn O Saving Vie.
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Charles D. Williams
D. D
Michigan
St. Johns Church
Carl sells cement business stake to Oscar Devereaux
Notice that G. H. Carl of Wheaton and Carl sells his interest in the cement block business and manufacturing to Oscar Devereaux of Alma. Devereaux assumes all debts and will pay all bills contracted by Wheaton and Carl. The firm name becomes Wheaton and Devereaux.
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G. H. Carl
Wheaton &Carl
Oscar Devereaux
Alma
Devereaux
Wheaton & Carl
Wheaton & Devereaux i. FL Cann
Good sand and portland feature for concrete and brick work
A brief ad notes ready access to quality sand and portland cement for concrete and brick laying. It mentions short notice service, Union phone tag, and a contact named Mack described as the man with the sorrel gear, offering prompt delivery and application of requested materials.
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Ty An Hirportadt
Union
Mack
Horsemen Discount On Robes And Blankets Sale
A sales notice from Tir Carur Sovir TarowaRe Co offers 25 percent off all robes and blankets for thirty days. The promotion targets horsemen and related buyers, highlighting a limited time price reduction and direct commerce.
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Tir Carur-Sovir TaRowaRe Co
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Maows
Roseeisene
Probate News
TRIE
Anard, Alina
Miob
Detroit
Mackinac
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Trenton
Arcadia
Munitee
Mason and Osceola
East Jordan
Pontiac
Oxford
Issies
Jonn T- Mathews
J. Holmes
Korah Fookes
Fred Jones
DWN
A.M. Young
M. EB. Mapes
Mary Gobel
O. Priest
Jacob M. Kellar
1. K. Prigateee
S. Wares
Harvey Gibson
S. HK. Gould
Gleh Parsons
H. J. Kirby
R. M. Pollasky
KE. A. Rock
Wm. Young
John Barncaster
J. A. Wilk
J. R. Robinson
Lester Wood
Z. Bigelow
H. A. Rockwell
Elwell Saptye Bas
Frank Hall
C. Plewelling
Mee Jas, Jones “ Fe, Crandall
G. F. Taylor
Walter Ferris
B. K. Nelson
Nelson Beeson
J. H. Osborn
Sheridan
Romine Chas
Shepard J
Campbell Adam Scott
John Carll
J. B. Morgan Co
G. Morgan
O Henry White
Louis Pratt
Mea
Mary Rutherfort
Ek, Mapes
Pata Solomon Wares
Harry Gilson
Glen Parsons
Siney Parsons
Anna Pink
Gratiot County
Charles Rhodes
Money Takes
Bank of Riverdale
Riverdale
F. H. Rowland
Gratiot County State Bank
St. Louis, Mich
A. B. Darragh
H. J. Tager
B. A. Church
F.M. Thedgar
St. John’s Church
Hye
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