Resignation Row Sways Lansing Board Over Supt Newkirk
In Lansing turmoil the state board rejects Supt Newkirk's resignation amid push to keep him at Coldwater. Protests claim his work benefits the institution and state, while opponents cite legal breaches and calls for impeachment. Separate notes describe sugar imports surge ahead of McKinley tariff, as Detroit and Grand Rapids warehouses rush barrels to storage and shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newkirk
Collwater
Ascot
Canteld
Nelile
Dan
Mr. Newk
Bussmen
Coldwater
TA. Puncher
J. Hollister
Adoha
Bugele
Lansing
Saya
Trabal
B Newkirk
Hop
Cook
Munkegow
Psonute
Petrott
Wueetuy
Jleetor Hopkins
Willman
Custom House
W. I. Edgar & Co
Sugar Trust
Haveeside Cartage Company
Blasela
First Street
Michigan War Yard
Grand Rapids
Amd
Maynart
Col
George P. Sanford
Soldiers Home Board
Cy H. Manly
Mundant
Edward Ryan
Muncouk
Upper Peninsular
James Blair
School For the Blind
Michigan News Bits From Around The State
Fragmented items report deaths, arrests, and local events across Michigan towns. Notable notes include Rogers of Lewin, Milton Chase at Otsego, bridge surveys in Charlevoix, a Benton Harbor miner’s death, Korrespondent sightings, postmaster appointments for Decatur Port Huron Blissfield Cedar Springs Newberry Vicksburg, and a Chicago wugur war tease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
May F. Nicholson
Decatur
L. A. Hobarts
Aleawater Ro Avery
Port Huron
Wm. Springer
Clark W
Blissfield
James H. Skinner
Cedar Springs
Joseph Stafford
Newberry
Charles A. Baldwin
Vicksburg
Battle Creek
Rutty Creek
Mie
State Legislature Debates Fraternal Insurance and Women’s Protection
The legislature advances bills on fraternal insurance regulation and women protection. A soldiers home appropriation of 17550 for two years passes. grounds funding of 4000. Several appointments to state boards are announced. University funding is trimmed to 150000, with controversy over totals and timing. Petitions from Detroit and other cities urge criminal justice reforms and death penalty restoration. The session adjourns until April 7 with spring elections anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinator
Withington
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Kalamazoo
Saginaw
Marquette
Port Eluron
Monroe
Arbor
Flint
Many Subjects Noted In Varied News Blast
A wide mix of short notices reports on labor strikes, legislative actions, deaths and accidents across cities and states. Highlights include a Chicago plasterers strike, Wisconsin civil rights action, a Washington dog death, a Seattle drunken man with cash, and burnings in Memphis and Lowell. Also noted are emigration figures, a Grant monument ground‑breaking plan, and various court and political items amid weather and crime snippets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poor
Phacie Campbell
Dexter
Grant Monument
New York
Allway Mall
Ohio
Aston
Washington
Seattle
Wash
Lord Granville Dead After Prolonged Illness
Lord Granville George Poweson Gower Loth Granville died in London on March 1 after weeks of illness. Born May 11, 181% he studied at Eton and Christ Church Oxford and served as MP for Morpeth and later for Lichfield. A Liberal advocate of free trade, he held foreign affairs and colonial posts, including foreign secretary and colonies secretary, before ending his career in 1886 as a senior Liberal statesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville
Lindon
Granville George Poveson-Gower
J. G
Eton
Christ Church
Oxford
Paris
Morpeth
Litchfeld
House of Commons
Liberal
Board of Trade
Lord Palmerston
Russell
Lord Granville
Beral
Ulm
Colonies
Ladste Minletey
Italy's Demands on New Orleans Troubles Diplomacy
An April communication from Italian Premier Marquis di Rudini to the United States discusses the New Orleans incident. It notes partial recall of the Italian minister and urges a formal judicial process before any punishment. The text cites U S mis Porter's efforts and suggests war is not supported by diplomatic circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Marquis di Rudini
United States
New Orleans
Imperial di Princavill
Washington
Mallat
Cogulcano
Porter
Santy
Baron Fava
Nation
Dirce Etiafuation
Orless
Baron Pave
State Department
Multan Regation
Marquis Imperiell
Rowe
Allerhans
Depew Figures Indicted Over Tunnel Disaster
New York grand jury after a weeklong probe into the Fourth Avenue tunnel disaster indicted several directors of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad. Named defendants include president Charles C. Clark and vice president EB Reed of New York, Wilson G Hunt and G H Trobridge of New Haven, W D Bishop Sr of Bridgeport, Henry C. Kerton of Itford, Joseph Park of Newport, and Leverett Brainard of Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depew
New York
Fourth Avenue
New York, New Haven & Wartford Railroad Company
Charles C. Clark
EB. M. Reed
New York City
Wilson G. Hunt
G. H. Trobridge
New Haven
W. D. Bishop, Sr
Bridgeport
Henry C. Kertaon
Itford
Joseph Park
Newport
Leverett Brainard
Hartford
The Great Strike at Morewood Plant Clash Kills Foreigner Mob
A violent confrontation occurred at the Morewood coke plant involving Pennsylvania coal miners and armed guards. Fifty five guards faced a mob of strikers. two dozen or more were killed or wounded, all reported as foreigners. The clash began in the early hours of Thursday April 2 as guards fired, driving rioters into nearby hills. Local authorities and Plant owner TL Prick defended protection of property while officials assign blame and seek law and order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morewoot
Lear
Winchester
Cook
Agawae
Lew
Winchesters
Ian
Weather and Crop Report From Lansing Michigan
Reports from Lansing over the past week show little change in crop conditions. Wheat improved with warm weather while rain kept grounds settled and work delayed. Fruit prospects look good though late frosts and cold snaps slowed growth and kept buds in check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Boy Killed in West Bay City Electric Car Crash
A five year old boy named Tate was fatally injured Saturday afternoon in West Bay City when he rode an electric car at Scott's Penman in the second ward. A bystander caused the motor to back up, and the boy fell, his skull fractured, and he died shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Boyd
Culumer
Charles Hall
Benton Harbor
Boty George Wirth
Bay County
Charles Whittaker
Saginaw
Ctwage
George Simmons
Canton
Wayne County
Utopia
Eaward Hollings
Jersey City
Bismarck
Germany
Emperor William Ant
Adeleotele
West Bay City
Clork
Scott's Penmns
Tate
Yule Tate
Midadale youth passes away. distant officials debated
Obscure item reports John Helter a ten year old from Midadale dying suddenly last week. Rev Augual Bruske of Baginaw declined presidency at Almaentiere. A summer teachers’ institute is planned at Traverse City in August. Michigan society leaders elected new officers. A Tecumach cow caused a fatal accident, a headless nail found in a beart, and Henry Bradley of Allen sought naturalization after 50 years residence. Freight train mishap insights noted as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Helter
Midadale
Augual FL Bruske
Baginaw Bam
Almaentiere
Norte
Alabama
Michigan Society of Ehowen Friends
M. Dennis
Grand Haven
Kb, McKelvey
Detroit
T. F. Pulse
Dotrei
Beart
Henry Bradley
Allen
Warner
Winar
Fed
Minas
New York
U “S
G. Dan
Ienay
York
Weber
Fire sweeps 45 mile tract killing thousands of sheep
A large bust fire in Lissmore district Victoria Austral burned about 46 000 sheep across a 45 mile long by 5 to 15 mile wide tract. Police and fire authorities report extensive livestock losses with limited salvage possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lissmore
Victoria
Austral
St. Petersburg
Prince Vadbolsky
Lieut
Monessoff
Marion
Ind
Bin
Washington
Archibald Lapham Browne
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Supt
Board OF Control
Rogers
Lewin
Milton Chase
Otsego
Battle Crees Road Cart Company
South America
Strove Jay
Howe
Hogan's
Arbor A
Arievolx Towe
Wy Bouth
Stoll
Karrand
Ishpeming
Charles
Manly
Aon Arbor
Rolus
Sol
Connors
South Shore
Davis
Mottodins Mile
Forester
Sanilas County
Bulgaria
Blice
Porte
Choboygan
la Weil
Chicago & West Michigan
Charlevoix
T. Dodge
Centennial Mills
Lapeer
Johnston Vivian
Hancock
Boston
Wod- Otte Kobde
Bay City
Thington
Ann Arbor
Conmandery
Knights Templar
Willams Lambert
Niles
Xpirita
Pensula
Deta
Suttu
Jackson
Ant
Joseph Miller
Oaklaind County
John Chase
Pontlec
Dawson
Troy
Atlon Vundhear
Belleville
Orewa
Sil Mil, MD
Chelwa
Washtenaw
Eld
Leone Ierom
Hite
Pontian
State Legislature
Haymond
Lenawee County
Senate
House
Bastone
Henson
Legitature
Gen. Booth
Salvation Army
Waring Munch
Chicago Plasterers
Wisconsin
Jefferson Barracks
Denver
Palmer Lake
Hedldsburgh
Sonoma County
Cal
Hoskberg
Karl Granville
Houms of Lords
Farmers’ Alliance
Minnewite
Tote
Manber
Ship
HL Klock
Valluy Chunderman
Aylier
Que
Jon Tuewlay
Wythe County
Jefersonville
Marchtrant
California
Paul A Weill
West Toa
Wis
Lydiglio
Paul
Henry Martin
White House
Almond Harper
Kenton
Wim
Vail
Jane Chanders Graydon
Indianapolis
James Poley
Middletown
Conn
Minnewapolis
John Nettney, Sr
Armada
James H. Windrim
Foster
Olds
C. P. KR
Northwest
Mra
Kya Lynch Blosse
London
Oes
South Dakota
Texas
de. Thomas Brennan
Erie
Memphis
Priestville
Hubert Bartlett
Dr. Cantry
Lowell Masa
Sunilay
Masovic
Ragalias
Weil
Llant. Grant
Assan
Methodist Episcopal Church
Baltimore
BM. Smith
Palace Hotel
San Francisco
America
Clough
Mor View
John Harper
Pittsburg
Bank of Pittsburg
Mr. Hager
Child Senate
Pennsylvania
Ti Waa | Ye Wieh
Bos
Calvary
Tv 1
Itask
Egretiltural Department
Regia
Atea Booth
Congress
Atchison, Kay
Pittabureh
Kansas
Czar Haa
Teheran
Detroit Journal
A. C. Arnold
Hoe
Arnold
Arnohd
Michigan News
Ile Rupida
Furthern
Traverse Gity
James &. Pearson
Pontine
Hee
Grand Apis
Kent County
Fe al
Ces Weete
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!