Local option ruling strengthens ballot law scrutiny
The 1892 supreme court decision in Dennis Covert of Ithaca, who sought a writ of mandamus to force county treasurer to accept bonds and issue him a license, exposes flaws in legislation and highlights election irregularities. The Tribune notes a broader shift as whites allied with reform factions under Kolb, challenging bourbon-dominated methods. Kolb cites a 45,000 statewide margin and contest claims in Pike and Wilson counties, while recounts a court ruling against improper local option records and upholding the mandamus for Covert. The law’s technical defects led to the local option ruling, signaling retrenchment against ballot box manipulation.
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Supreme Court
Dennis Covert
Ithaca
South
Kolb
People's Party
Jones
Pike County
Wilson County
Republian
the Tribune
Board of Supervisors
Gratiot County
Covert
Gratiot
Great September Gale and the Birth of Weather Forecasting
In 1831 a severe storm was dubbed the great September gale, and its study led William C. Redfield to propose storms as progressive whirlwinds. He observed regional wind directions in New England and Connecticut, linking a single storm’s path to a broader theory. After a decade of data collection, he published his conclusions, elevating his standing among scientists of his era.
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Connecticut
Middletown
Newton
James Watt
Redfield
Popular Science Monthly
Brave and Cowardly Tales of Battle Heat and Dark
A Story Tellers' club recounts a London era tale of courage and cowardice in battle. A British officer duel in a completely dark room ends with revelations of kneeling and lying positions, prompting the major to call the culprit a coward. The exchange concludes with a wary standoff between opposing soldiers and a colonel's quick retort.
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Ben
St. Louis
Globe- Democrat
the Laclede
India
Calonel
Labor Statistics Show Poor Wages Across German Empire
Readings from 906 towns and 924 associations across sixteen trades reveal wage declines in 2209 centers in 1891 with minimal rises in seven, while living costs rose everywhere. Large cities like Berlin and Essen faced widespread belt-tightening and reduced hours, with few wage gains reported. The miners’ statistics, though, contrast with broader trade data. The text also meanders into erroneous notes about Himalayan lakes and elevations, mentioning Lake Manasarovar and Thibet with inconsistent figures.
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Germany
German Empire
Berlin
Breslau
Essen
Leipslo
Miners’ Association
Open land opportunities on Upper Peninsula timber and minerals
The United States Government opens 40 parcels in Northern Michigan under homestead law and denies a tract by Ontagon Brule River Bath. The new offer highlights timber and mineral lands along the North Star Route between Chicago and Lake Superior. Inquiries go to C E Rollins at 161 La Salle Street Chicago.
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United States
Marquette & Little Bay du Noquet
Michigan
Bath
Upper Peninsula
Milwaukee & Northern Halbroad
Chicago
Lake Superior
C. E. Rollins
la Salle Street
Verite Hi Hrani's talsam Promotes Quick Relief for Coughs
A damaged OCR passage promotes Hi Hrani's talsam for coughs and asthma as a life saving remedy. It warns of membranous croup dangers and urges testing its value for quick relaxation of contracted muscles to expel a dangerous membrane affecting children.
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Severite
Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer Patent Remedy Ad
An old advertisement claims Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer cures nerve disorders by acting on the nervous system. It touts rapid relief for stomach liver and other organs, with pricing offering $50 for incurable cases and $100 bottles.
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Wheeler
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Anne
Golden Rod
Dearborn St
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Thibet
Tim
Luke Manasarovara
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Riverdale, Mich
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Cleveland
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Ann Arbor
North Michigan
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Russell & Co
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Ovo
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