Neglect of Duty in State Canvassers Case Sparks Hearing
A bruising hearing before the governor focuses on charges of gross neglect of duty against three state canvassers. Attorneys challenge the governor’s removal power and the board’s duties, while evidence suggests the board did not review returns. Separately, a confession implicates Gogebic county tampering with salary amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laxsixe
State Board of
Vieir
J.P. Lee
Convaneers
House of Reprosuntatives
Senate
Kross
Lee
Fla. Walker
Harrison Geer
Geer
Colise
Healy
Ironwood
Gogeble County
Attorany
Lis
Ellis
Gogebic
Fred A. Walter
Board of State
Uwir
Baker
Supreme Carr
Baler
Around the State Notes and Local Incidents
Michigan districts report political shifts, encampments, and court actions. Whiting declines renomination. Army posts plan encampments in Owosso and Kalkaska. Stonewall De France trial set for Kalamazoo. Dunstee brickmakers sell to Toledo contractors. W. B. Guest, Fenton postmaster for years, is noted as dead. Cass County trout stocking and Dundee pickle contracts are reported. a mob forces out a fish commissioner in Bessemer. A judge awards $1,000 to Mary O’irl en in West Bay City. a local fish hatchery plans 6,000 trout. Ex-mayor A. D. Dovel sued for alienation of affections. Teachers associations convene in Cassopolis after joint county meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sangatuck
Stonewall de France
Kalamazoo
Dunstee Brickmakers
Toledo
W. BP. Guest
Fenton
Michigan
Grant Army
Kalkaska
Michigan State Fish Commission
Cass County
Dundee
Mies Mary O' Irlen
West Bay City
Holland
A. d. Dovel
Maniatee
Ianechinan
Teachers’ Associations
Berrien
St Joseph
Cass Counties
Cassopolis
Matting
Post Office Robbery at Charleston Ends in Escape
A daring post office robbery near Charleston yielded about 60 dollars and 10 stamps. Postmaster I L Ward fired at the robbers after releasing a Newfoundland dog. The dog was shot dead, and the postmaster escaped by concealing himself in a safe box as detectives sweep the area for two unknown men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinai
Charleston
Here
I. L. Ward
Jajaty
Acquittal in Murder Case Shocks Community
Peter Vacranola, charged with the murder of his wife, was acquitted at the assizes on Friday. The wife vanished after leaving home about nine a.m. last December while Vacranola fed cattle, with rumors she went to Canada amid frequent quarrels. The body was later found buried in the henhouse. No conclusive evidence linked Vacranola to the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Vacranola
Peter Paccanola
Paccanula
Canada
Paceanola
Train Bridge Collapse Near Ellin Dunetion Traps 12
A bridge on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Pack road near Ellin dunetion collapsed Friday afternoon. It carried 12 carpenters and laborers 25 feet, killing Frank Welsh and badly injuring Martha Korke and Guа Johnson. Injured were sent to Marinette hospital. several others were only lightly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt Hills
Chicago, Milwaikey & St
Ellin Dunetion
Frank Welsh
Martha Korke Aud
Gua Johnson
Marinette
Ex-bank cashier Marvin surrenders on theft charges
Marvin, former cashier of the defunct Third National Bank, turned himself in to U S Commissioner Graver after a week on the run, facing a charge of unlawfully converting about 45 000 of bank assets to his own use. Bond set at 320 000. potential minimum sentence five years. Authorities expected Landsmen but none appeared. Marvin allegedly used about 40 000 of friends’ money along with bank funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dernorr
Marvin
Third National Bank
United States
Graver
Judgment for salaries awarded in Wayne County case
In April 101, Wayne County board of auditors declared seventeen Republican employees incompetent and discharged them. The discharged workers sued for salaries. court directed a verdict for the plaintiffs, forcing the county to pay for the rest of the year. County physician J. A. Clark won £2000 in a separate suit against individual auditors. Other suits likely to cost the county over $1,000. Burned Manifestes Destruction of Customs Papers under inquiry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Demarr
Wayne County Board of Auditors
J. A Clark
Board of Muditors
Iku
Deserted Wife Goes Mad After Guardian Bid
A Michigan city man Robert W. Smith, once wealthy, faded after December. His wife, Mrs Smith, driven to madness by the sale of their homestead, is confined in a town asylum. Other items from the period note Knights of Columbus, labor meetings, and a Florida-like tale of a widow’s losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Smith
Kulaninon Ranasasapo
Nan
Angel Kisses and Ghostly Musings From a Dreaming Reader
A fragment of Edward N. Wood writing in the Atlanta Constitution recounts haunting dreams and angel kisses beside reflections on life and imagination. Interspersed are promotional snippets for Harper's Magazine photo sets and a travel ad for Nebraska farm ownership, plus a joke on elevator etiquette and a health pitch for Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary Wohing
Kelanos Sweet
Edward N. Wood
Atlanta Constitution
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gov
Vather Kolasinski
Pather Kolasinski
Mgr. Sharrett
Mgr. Satelli
Nolusinwal
Chicago
Sraston
Old Bailey House
Montcalm County
Harry ‘Isdal
Farrand
Williams & Clark
Woodward Avenue
Deng
Henry Begleston
Henry Soper
Eggleston
Brea
Port Hees
Alina Mitts
Whiting
Army Posta
Owosso
Carter
Kanamaco
Colotmm
Rosbed
Ridjenles & Prapeseid Canal
Palmer
Lake Michigan
Lake Erie
Bari
Otseyo
Padgham
Allegan
Juryuer
Otse Wo
Likeelty
Detroit
Custom House
Derwin
Wood
Treasury Department
Tillman
Michigan Knights of Manne
Mre Galt
Detrem
Arthur Manes Fins
Thomas Griffin
Grifffin Car Wheel Works
Mr. Griffin
Manger
Griffin
Coachman
James M. McLean
Earl Street
England
Meg McLean
Michigan Knights of Later Horaxn
State Assembly of the Knights of Labor
Manistee
Henry J. Allen
Schootcraft
Huneard
Harriet Ph Morrison
Philadelphia Dispatches
Hue
Prn
Pele
Seth Murgesa
Cane
Moreloret
Allewheny County
Manton
Paniton
Harper's
Geo. H
Leston
Taauer
Atenaga
Koan
Globe
Nebraska
Burlington
Wirwag
Philadelphia
Maclin Heller
Semler Ier
Shipy Lng Steere
Scott
Emul
Beca
Boots & Towne
Drugetete
U. S
Reval
Kestvewy Parson
Ci ‘Star
Te Vickers Theater
Kellar
Seataran
Eben
Washington Star
Csene Grance
Henry
Batlam
Alec
A. J. Hoxsit
Buffalo
Te Fark Ural
Utse
Athiote
Actons
Hale
Pike
Reexet
Columbia River
Tor
Learing
Atehion Globe
Pierce
Core Det
Ballumore Co
Iery Epres
Ni¢Tit-Cweati Ag
Pilex
Pacamenia
P.alowa
Vwiss Orr
Sam Hamilton
Eureka Springs
Ark
Bently Express
All Druggtets
Bradfield Regulator CO
Arlanta
Evrae Re
By Tru
Geisi
Raoe Or
TUE Nece Airbank Company Cues
Wierpy
W. EL. Douglas
Siojie Custena
Coeiing Trom
Portage
W York Standard
Oh Touk Stanbard Watch Company
Mitnesia
Hopewell Clarke
Peal
Ian
Fezet
Golghester’ Rubber CO
Trachon
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!