Convicts Elude Guards in Michigan Prison Break
Escaped Jackson prisoners Dwight and Skaban eluded officers after slipping from a potato patch and vanishing into a swamp. Sightings were reported near Leon township Sandstone and Henrietta township with a woman finding them lunching on green apples and milking a cow. News spread through the countryside as pursuers closed in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Merry Chi Jackson
Mich
Dwight and
Skaban
Leon Township
Sandstone
Leon
Rives
John Gee
Henrietta
Lightning kills Perry woman at clothes line accident
Mrs. Colby of Shaftebure five miles west of Perry was struck by lightning while removing clothes from a wire line Monday afternoon. The 42 year old mother of three children died instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Mich
Ms. Colby
Shaftebure
Here
Wind Storm Ravages Fruit Crops in Berrien County
A severe windstorm swept Berrien County on Saturday. In St Joseph Michigan fruit crops were severely damaged as fruit was knocked from trees while still in a wrinpe condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Mich
Berrien County
Colombia Senate Rejects Panama Canal Treaty
Aug 12 note from Bogota states the Colombian Senate rejected unanimously the Panama Canal treaty over sovereignty concerns. Government and ministerial views differed with Congress, and President Marroquin may seek a new treaty subject to U S approval. Isthmus officials fear delays, while Colon reports widespread disappointment and talk of U S action to acquire the canal from the French company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Beaupre
Bogota
Senate
Government of
Colombia
Congress
Yia Buena Ventura
Marroquin
United States
Panama Canal Company
Horeover
Colon
Panama
Roosevelt
United Stats
Fell Dead at Gall Game
Allegan Michigan August 18 Homer Jones a 29 year old farmer from Burnip's Corners dropped dead while watching a game of pall Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegan
Mich
Homer Jones
Burnip's Corners
Wild riots clash in Wheeling over Nest Tube strike
Wild clashes erupted in Wheeling between striking machinists and non union workers at Riverside plant of National Tube. Gunfire and beatings left several injured as mobs battled for hours from Saturday night into Sunday morning. Police restored order after shots and assaults, while crowds dispersed in early dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Aim
Benwood
National Tube
Abent
Armel
Katiie
Ofelock
Pope receives Manila archbishop and discusses Philippines
Rome August 17 The pope at a private audience in his apartment received Archbishop Harry newly consecrated archbishop of Manila. They spoke at length about the Philippines situation and the clergy's pacification efforts. Pius X expressed warm support for Catholicism and presented the archbishop a ceremonial cross. The archbishop introduced his secretary Mr W Fowler and Fr Dona hue of Alabama, to whom the pope spoke kindly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Archishop Harry
Manila
Satotlii
Pius X
Macty
Harry
Mer W. Fowler
Fr. Donahue
Alabama
Embezzlement Charge Against Nave Sink Bank Official
Enoch J. Cowart, cashier of the defunct Nave Sink National Bank, was arrested on a charge of embezzling about $40,000. He allegedly confessed. The complaint was filed by Special Examiner W. A. Mason. Cowart surrendered to U S Marshal Garfarde and posted $10,000 bail to await grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ret Bank
Enoch J. Cowart
Navesink National Bank
W. A. Mason
Cowart
United States
Garfarde
United States Eranil
General Markets Report Aug 17 Detroit Chicago Buffalo prices
Markets recap with grain and livestock prices across Detroit Chicago and Buffalo. Wheat and corn futures and spot bids noted, beef and pork values, veal calves and sheep prices listed, cattle and hog markets summarized with term bids and regional variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Ste
Word Power and the Rise of Thought as Power
A passage argues that ideas are the greatest power shaping nations and civilizations. It prophesies a revolutionary shift in philosophy, calling this the revelation of the twentieth century. It recalls the Bethlehem proclamation and urges reverent study of thought force across centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Judea
President Roosevelt Reviews US Fleet at Oyster Bay
At Oyster Bay on August 18 the president reviewed a vast fleet of US warships in time of peace. A collision between torpedo boat destroyers Barry and Decatur caused minor damage and no danger. The Mayflower carried Roosevelt, with Dewey and other dignitaries aboard, as ships saluted and a luncheon followed with toasts to Great Britain Germany Russia and Japan.
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Oyster Bay
The
United
Rence
United States
Liaconelupian
Barry
Decatur
Dankage
Ordo
Dewey
Moosevell
Moody
Taylor
Rodgers
Brownson
Chaffee
Mayflower
Jackies
Columbia
Ealute
Army
Roosevelt
Albert 8. Barker
North Atlantic
James A. Sands
Joseph B. Coghlan
W. ©. Wise
de Chair
Edwin Schaefer
W. C. Boutakoff
Insam Takeshika
Legation
Cuesta
Sanger
Thomas Lipton
C. Oliver Iselin
Duncan
Bourne
New York Yacht Club
Sharman-Crawford
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Emlen Roosevelt
Uests
Tone
Great Britain
Germany
Russia
Japan
Toast and departure at Mayflower luncheon scene
The president hosted a luncheon with British embassy representatives and international guests. After a toast, he left at 12 28 in a barge aboard the Kearsee en route to the Mayflower, escorted by Sen Mooty, Admiral Dewey, and several officers and generals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenet
Dechal
United States
Barker
Sen
Retary Mooty
Dewey
Rodgers
Taylor
General Chaffes
Albert Gleaves
Admiral Racker
Otter
Long List of Michigan Corporations Filing Articles
Lansing reports a week in review as numerous Michigan firms filed articles of association with the secretary of state. Entries include Riverdale Manufacturing Co in Riverdale with 2000 dollars, Michigan Mexican Rubber Co in Jackson with 600000 dollars, Oregon Timber Co in Grand Rapids with 100000 dollars, and many others across Detroit, Flint, Monroe, Muskegon, Saginaw, and more, plus non capitalized organizations such as Jackson club, Cheboygan Evangelical congregation, and North Blondon Reformed Church in Mendon township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Riverdale Manufacturing Co
Riverdale
Michigan-Mexican Rubber Co
Jackson
Oregon Timber Co
Grand Rapids
Lipphardt Heyman Clothing Co
Detroit
Mapes Co
Decatur Canning Co
Decatur
Crystal Canning Co
Beulah
Detroit Amusement Co
Huron
Flint Light & Power Co
Flint
Floral City Canning Co
Monroe
Onekama Cheese Co
Onekama
the Threshermen's Review Co
St. Joseph
Snell Electric Signal Co
Muskegon Realty Co
Muskegon
Record Publishing Co
Herzog Table Co
Saginaw
Carney Milling Co
Brook & Ross Lumber Co
Wells
Peninsular Development Co
St Johne
Delray Belle Isle Perry Co
Delray
Pigeon Horve Breeders’ Association
Placon
United Traction Co
Bay City
Arctic Development Co
Nashville
Lock City Manufacturing Co. Ltd
Sault Ste. Marie
Oak of Club
Evangelical Tach Eran
Cheboygan
First United Brethren Church
Algoma
Reformed Church of
North Blondon Mendon Township
Second in four-team marksmanship match held at Owosso
In Owosso on Saturday evening Mayor G George UW McCaughan’s Third Infantry battalion hosted the second of four five- marksmanship matches. Bay City’s Company B won with 194, followed by Saginaw W. & W. Company F with 180, Owosso’s Company H with 176, and Saginaw F with 167. Next shoot set for Bay City on August 29. trophy medal from Company F awarded.
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Owosso
Mich
Alig
George UW. McCaughan
Third Infantry
MNG
Bay City
Possibte Ey Ampaly F
Saginaw, W
Oweese
Company
Saginaw, F
Hay City
Company F
Detroit Murder Suspect Brought In From Rail Line
A 19 year old man, Les W Dulmage of Detroit, painter, was detained at the Detroit police station after arriving by freight train in Vassar Mich on Sunday. Police report a Detroit murder suspect had knowledge of the Saturday night killing. Dulmage claims Saginaw as home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Vassar
Mich
Michigan Central
Downey
Les W. Dulmage
Michigan Avenue
Saginaw
Valon Trust Lends $400,000 To Detroit United Railway
In Detroit on August 17 1902 the Valon Trust company completed a major loan of 400000 to the Detroit United Railway secured by satisfactory collateral. Debentures were issued and absorbed by national banks in the city boosting the railway’s credit standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Micn
Valon Trust Company
Detroit United Railway
National Banks of
Glad She Killed Him in Mononsen Pennsylvania
Italian fruit merchant Harry Le presto is slain by his American wife Ella Lapresto who shot him in the abdomen after they arranged to settle differences. She admitted the act and claimed he had been unfaithful. The shooting occurred late Saturday night during a prearranged meeting.
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Mononsen
Aus
Harry Lepresto
Ella Lapresto
Lapresto
Fred
We, the undersigned refund policy for Green's Syrup
We agree to refund money on a 25 cent bottle of Green's Syrup of Tarif if it fails to cure your cough or cold. A money back guarantee proves satisfaction or money refunded. Signed by Alma Irvine and other local residents in Riverdale.
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Green
Local docket fragments list names and agencies
Fragmentary OCR shows a mix of names including pre-surWoton and Udy LN Baker with references to a William, Hros, and On. The text also mentions Whole o Agente and Michicwn suggesting Michigan-related entities without clear context or outcomes.
Trains Leave Alma As Follows
Train times announced for Alma with departures to Detroit and Grand Rapids schedules showing 6:00 pm, 10:05 am, and 12:00 pm. Officials W F Moeller and A Bullock listed as agents in Alma and Detroit respectively.
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Alma
Foll Ows
Detroit
Momber
Grand Rapide
Baginaw Ani Bay City
Fort
Big Rapide
North
W. F. Moeller
Mivh
OG A-Bullock
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