Michigan state funds sought for penal reform and asylums
Estimates delivered to the state board of corrections and charities request nearly 700,000 for Michigan institutions next session. The plan covers charitable, penal, and reform facilities with little new building, seeks staff expansion, and warns that without a fourth asylum, existing facilities must be enlarged. Also reports a fatal railway accident, presidential electors results, and various local incidents and economic notes from the state.
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State Board of Corrections and Charities
Michigan
Yerefer
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Jackson
Across the State News Mix of Local Incidents
Lenawee county reports hog cholera amid a flood of scattered items from Cadillac to Monroe. Ironwood and Iron River youths, rail and street railways, mine trials, factory moves, and court actions populate a broad snapshot of Michigan events including drownings, ship timber sales, dairy price disputes, and municipal improvements.
The Grandest Union of United States and Canada
The New York Sun editorial argues a continental union with Canada and the United States would strengthen political, commercial, and military power. It envisions a 70 million English speaking population, a single prosperous nation, and urges support from every American and English speaking person in North America for a perpetual union.
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de Roic Union
Canada
United States
Pblisher
Pubject
Republic
Continental Union
Dominion of Canada
Great Republic
North Americas
Boy and Brother Kill Neighbor in Wisconsin Tragedy
A 4 year old and his 10 year old brother plotted to rob Mavens Motmefeld, a lone settler near Hrannun, Wisconsin. The younger boy revealed the plan after their capture and the older hid at a haystack as the neighbor was shot twice and his body hidden. Authorities later found the scene deserted with the assailants fled.
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Manritz Anderson
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Hin
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Gold reserves ease panic as New York flurry nears end
Treasury reports isolation of panic with 84 million in gold withdrawn but expected to return with interest. Secretary Foster says markets stabilize and that no great alarm remains. Separately a new steel venture with 8 million capital eyes New Haven for a plant using a revolutionary process. 3,000 jobs anticipated amid notable investors Hawley Litchfield Henk and All.
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Treasury Department
New York
Foster
Treasury
Angthor Limestease
New Haven
Conn
Uhe Yentleaien
To Tn
Joseph B. Hawley
Hartford
Col. Litchtell
AL HL Henk
Keating
Theatore All
Brooklyn
Cone Cern
Harrison to Become Professor of Law at Stanford
A report claims President Morrison will join Stanford University as a non resident professor of law after his term ends in March. He plans to deliver lectures from Indiana with occasional California visits, maintaining a winter residence there each year.
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Morrison
Stanford University
San Francisco
California
Indiana
Pama
Ee Ceeait
Mit
Nation’s Lawmakers and Political Turmoil Report
A chaotic mix of parliamentary maneuvering and political hints covers adjournment talks in Lauiblatia, battles over migration and governance, and remarks on Cleveland’s potential cabinet picks. Other items note an 11-year-old ranch raider, high-profile horse Stam boul sale, Sing Sing execution, cholera in Russia, and regional political shifts.
Fire at City Hall and Tragedy Ties to City Treasurer Case
In St Louis an early morning blaze at City Treasurer Foerster’s office damaged vaults and papers while thousands were allegedly removed and burned. Foerster’s son Edward, his aide, fatally shot himself. Acting Mayor Walbridge and city officials moved to secure records as investigators report a $63,000 shortfall. Speculation links the Foerster family to prior lawsuits, real estate bets, and questionable dealings.
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St. Louis
Foerster
Edward
Walbridge
Clarles Parsons
Jyoung Poerstel
Voerstel
Britain sets up Great Lakes revenue boats for service
Capt Shepard reports three new revenue cutters built in Canada and Britain to patrol the Great Lakes. The vessels Con stance Curlew and Petre feature steel decks ram bows torpedo boat mounts and Hotchuss guns. Officers say they are naval in character but not intended to defend the Welland canal. 50 British ships could move to the lakes via St Lawrence and canal.
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Revenue Marine Service
Conwy
Constance
Owen Sound
Hariiton
Welland Canal
Destrucon
Great Lakes
St Lawrence and Canal
Varied 19th Century News Roundup Skews Toward Conflict and Society
Reports of Robert Teatty charged with poisoning non union workers at Home area, held to trial in $85,000 bail. U.S. Minister Scruggs departs Venezuela for Florida, unlikely to return. Canada to build three armed ships seen as warlike move. Bishop Wigger Corrigan dispute resolved with apology. Marquis de Bendana named U.S. successor to Turkish minister. Louisiana Supreme Court upholds segregated railroad compartments. Gen C F Warren says Montana gold supply can sustain output despite fears. Labor Federation vote rejects government control of transport and production. Mrs. Lillie Langtry suffers peritonitis in London, may not recover. Nicholas Fernandez and Tinie Aurelio Diaz involved in duel case. seconds arrested. Richard Croker notes Tammany won’t seek Cleveland offices. will discuss appointments. Cotton trade disruptions ease as English districts return to work. Andrew Ryan, long-time Shinawassee street crossing overseer, dies at age with wife and five children.
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United States
Scruggs
Venezuela
Florida
Miles
Canada
Wigger
Newark
Corrigan
Hobokin
Ned
Marquis de Bendana
Spain
Turkey
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Louisiana Supreme Court
C.F. Warren
Montana
Federation of Labor
Philadelphi
Lillie Langtry
Prince of Wales
Pred Gebhardt
London
Langtry
Nicholas Fernandez
New Orleans
Tinie Aurelio Diaz
Dias
Fernandes
Richard Croker
Tammany
Cleveland
England
Andrew Ryan
Michigan Central Railway Company
Shinwassee Street
Tansing
Weings Aoe
Kis Waen
Dark outlook for France amid panic over Panama scandal
The piece reports a deep political crisis in France as bribery scandals engulf government leaders. Opposition forces push for a vote of no confidence while monarchist and Bonapartist factions mobilize, citing royalist sentiment afoot and calls to recall the Bonaparte line. supporters rally to a queenly royalist presence as unrest grows.
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Republic of France
Panama Canal
Chamber of Deputies
Hawever
Historien Pyrotechnics
M. Milleroye
Chamber of Deputes
M. Kilot
Wiin
Ure
Lawlers
Prance
House of
Tunaparta
Victor
M. Hiber
Carnet
Countess of Tulks
France
Roypllal
Panama
Bankers Insurance Company Organized in Michigan
The bankers of Michigan organized the preferred Bankers Insurance Company of Lansing to be incorporated. Elected officers include President A O Lement of Lansing, First Vice President George P Glavier of Chelsea, Second Vice President Robert Smith of Lansing, Secretary Ira B Rand of Lansing, Medical Director Hens Baker of Lansing, Legal Director Vawardatin of Lansing. It will be a mutual association with members recommended by bankers in their districts.
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Bankers’ Insurance Company
Bankers of Michigan
Bankers’ Assurance Company, of
Lansing
A.O. Lement
George P Glavier
Chelsea
Robert Smith
Lansin
Ira B. Rand
Hens Baker
Vawardatin
M Mutual Association
Cadillac Town Opens Two New Industries Amid Plans
Lord Onslow reports favorably on The Darkest England plan as Gen Youth appeals for 460000 to push projects. Cadillane veneer and basket factory begins operations with orders for at least two months, while Pook and Cutler prepare a handle factory set to start by January 1. Bids for the Soo lock project open January 12, with labor and material for 800 feet of lock work. Estimated cement 15000 barrels, white pine 3 500 000 feet, white oak 16000 feet, iron 1 150 000 pounds. Completion aimed by December 15, 18.
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Lord Onslow
England
Youth
Wales
Cadillane Veneer
Improvement Board
Pook & Cutler
Cadillac
Soo
Minwie tragedy at anil steel works sparks deadly wheel burst
The Malkin Tidward Perkins was killed and Henry Gullot fatally injured when a wheel burst at the anil steel works in Minwie Indiana. Admiral Gheradi met with President Mott of Chill seeking continued U S Ohl friendship. Admiral Cavers states Spain will send three warships to the New York naval review during Columbus festivities.
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Henry Gullot
White River
Anil Steel Works
Minwie
Ind
Gheradi
President Mott
Chill
United States
Ohl
Cavers
New York Harbor
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