Four Murderers Paroled by Warner in Michigan
Gov. Warner announced pardons for four murderers in Michigan with three to be released on parole immediately. El Ascher and Frank Hayes of Detroit and Reimund Holz of Marquette will go free, while John Bord of Grand Rapids will be released in about two years after a sentence commutation. The actions come amid sensational state crime history and affect cases dating back to the 1890s.
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Gov. Warner
Lansing
Pardon Board
Overnor
el Ascher
Frank Hayes
Detroit
Reimund Holz
Jackson
Marquette
John Bord
Grand Rapids
Edward Ascher
Lfe
Auditor General Promotes Within Department Amid Reform Push
Succeeds Nathan Simpson. Auditor General Fuller announces promotions and reassignments among clerks. One clerk to secure a position under merit reform, two to receive smaller stipends, and one to be discharged to return home. Chief Clerk George L. Hanser of Charlotte named to succeed Simpson, with Chas. A. Barnes of Oscoda as chief deputy.
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Fuller
George L. Hanser
Charlotte
NF. Simpson
Chas. A. Barnes
Oscoda
Michigan Third in Copper Production in 1909
Data shows copper output in the United States rising in 1909 with Smelters producing 1,092,951,8024 pounds and refined copper totaling 1,891,021,454 pounds, up 253,069,040 pounds from the prior year. Montana led state production, followed by Arizona, Michigan, and Utah.
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Michigan
United States
Montana
Arizona
Utah
Choir Prevents Panic as Church Décor Catches Fire
In Benton Harbor St John’s Catholic Church midnight mass faced a fire when Christmas decorations near the altar ignited from lit candies. The choir began singing, calming the congregation and aiding safety as men quickly pulled down flames and extinguished the blaze.
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St John's Catholic
Benton Harbor
Simpson Seeks Bonds for Warden and Plant Head
Warden Nathan F Simpson filed bonds totaling 70000 dollars, 20000 for his warden position at Jackson prison and 50000 as head of the blender twine plant, with the board of control. The bonds were approved and sent to Lansing for the state auditors. A state geological report titled The Monroe Formation of Southern Michigan and Adjoining Regions was issued by A W Graban of Columbia University and W H Sherer of Ypallit Normal. A G Proctor of St Joseph was named to the Federal assay commission in Washington through Senator W Alden Smith’s efforts. he is a former Lincoln nominating convention member and past 70.
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State
Monroe
Michigan
A. W. Graban
Columbia University
W. H. Sherer
Ypallant Normal
A. G. Proctor
St. Joseph
Rmonal
Washington
William Alden Smith
Abraham Lincoln
Michigan News Briefs Mixed From State Railways To Quarantine
Nistorie Grist Mill in Newaygo sold to Portland Cement Co to satisfy a judgment. Northwestern railroad sued at Menominee over a fatal brake failure. Gov Warner reiterates pledge to pardon few before leaving office. Highway Commissioner Ely challenges prison industries plan to use convicts for quarry work. State railway commission investigates reworking railroad schedules for better junctions. Maurstique & Lake Superior RR accepts resignation of Superintendent John A Robinson after about 12 years. Pont lace city charter ready for June election. Circus exhibit bound over for trial in Mottle Creek murder case. Mrs George Mannhing of Katama badly burned while lighting stove with kerosene. Ex-newsmen and veterans honor past Michigan G A B commanders. State official band plans scrapped at Suglyow event. Senator Maes to push bill on road work and tobacco taxes. Grand Rapids man to seek ordinance banning long hats. Owosso plant of Western Farm Products to open in two weeks. University of Michigan Hospital under quarantine for scarlet fever, Irene Harris victim. Central Michigan Holstein Breeders elect officers. False pretense case against ex-Rep Jerry Anderson nolle prosequi after 1909 jury deadlock. Beet sugar talks in Bay City end with farmers facing price demands. Mackinac Island post office moved to larger quarters. postmaster salary raised. Calls for liquor law changes to abolish saloon screens. Willow H tug rescued after drifting three days. crew survived. Col George B McCaughen and Mrs McCaughan honored by Owosso Elks. Uncle Daniel O Connell attending. Presque Isle set first spring county convention for Jan 27. Malta Vita Co stockholders move to bankruptcy petition. $169,000 bonds issue tied to mortgage.
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Nistorie
Newaygo
Portland Cement Co
Northwestern Railroad
Menominee
Aml Helstrom
Warner
Glasier
Prison Industries Commission
Ely
State Railway Commission
Maurstique & Lake Superior Railroad
John A Robinson
Robinson
Pontlace
Fred M. Warner
John Anthony
Mottle Creek
Ivase Burch
Gecorge Mannhig
Katamaano
Can
Maes
Eeusu
Eurnally
Tomins
Tayor George E. Ellis
Grand Rapids
Owosso
Ameri Ci Farm Products Company
Western Farm Product Company
University Hospital
Ann Arbor
Misa Irene Harris
Central Michigan Holstein Breeders’ Association
Lansing
George Gillispie
Meson
James P. Sleight
J. B. Strange
Grand Ledge
Jerry Anderson
Nolle
Moon
Bay City
Mackinac Island
Willow H
Northput
Shi
Valentine
George B. McCaughen
McCaughna
California
Bowers City
Ohio
Malta Vita Co
Battle Creek
Montreal
Ite
Enance
Port Huron
Ttmumigration
Mis
Edith May Ling
O'Connor
Toronto
United States
Ballinger
Gifford Minehot
Roosevelt
Oyate
Pinchot
J. H. Kellogs
Madison
Wis
Cleveland
Gar Field
Horace Plunkett
England
Witte
Lanethy
Moh. Bri
Yosiinot
Homer J. McBride
Mire Blanche Catharin
Port Hmudeen
James Slingerland
Slingerland
City Health
Palmer
Irene Harris
Tr Tm
Cutter
Frank Roys
Tony de Vileger
Martn Sadler
Roys
Dect Osborn
Osborn
Patrick O'Conner
H. H. Battdorf
John Gaines
Simpson Warden Appointed at Jackson Prison Ceremony
Nathan F. Simpson of Hartford Michigan chosen as warden of the central state prison in Jackson. Mrs Simpson will be matron alongside her husband. Acting Warden Stone offered selling agent post for binder twine plant product. Deputy Warden Thompson remains, H A Neely retained, three-year term set amid board votes and possible senate confirmation.
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Nathan F. Simpson
Hartford
Mich
Jack> Ann
Stone
Gov Warner
John 3. Haggerty
Detroit
George W Merriman
Simpeon
Judce Adams
Kalamazoo
Eugene A. Welch
Hove Elty
Indee Adams
Simpson
Rimison
H. A. Neely
Thompson
Gavlect Oeborn
Senate
Hacherty
Thomas J. Navin
State Briefs From Michigan News Notes In Transition
The state headlines cover property values near one million in Yal, the Magic Teachers' National association gathering in Ann Arbor, and petitions discussing coal company short-weight prosecutions in Caseville. Other items include stock control for Eugene Zimmerman in Grand Rapids railroading, pension funds held at soldiers' homes, and a Kalamazoo murder case against Black Hands suspects.
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Uriona Seeret
Yal
Albert A. Stanley
Magic Teachers’ National Association
Ann Arbor
Caseville
Marty W. Stockman
Josco County
W. F. Whittemore & Co. Bank
Owoxso
State Grange
Ling in transit to Toronto. Niles police report
Port Huron reports Edith May Ling formerly O Connor, who claimed abuse by a Chinese husband, will be sent back to Toronto after being stopped from entering the United States. She said she went to Toronto five years ago and worked as a domestic in a Chinaman run restaurant, then was drugged and married.
Alma City Council Proceedings January 8 1814
Regular meeting of Alma's common council held January 8 1814 in council rooms. Pro tem Glass presided with Alds Fuller Glass Walfrey Bansill Fullerton Wraker present. journal read and approved. Ald. Russell attended and motions authorized Bansill to purchase lots 28-51. city attorney instructed to draft beekeeping ordinance. listed claims approved and orders to be issued.
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City of
Alma
Glass
Alds
Fuller
Walfrey
Bansill
Fullerton
Wraker
Ald
Russell
Poifrey
Hall & Sharrar
Local Markets and Price List for Grains Livestock and Produce
Weekly market prices list grain and forage items with values for wheat corn rye oats and timothy hay mixed hay clover seed and alfalfa. Live stock quotes include hogs beef cattle sheep lambs veal calves and dressed meats with per pound and per hundred weights. Poultry hides tallow vegetables fruits eggs butter honey and other produce are priced, with hens ducks geese and fat turkeys noted.
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Honay
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Claim Superior Digestive Relief
A physician notes Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a premier remedy for acute indigestion and chronic dyspepsia. The pills soothe inflamed stomach membranes, aid digestion, and promote nutrition with rapid relief. The ad promises a money back guarantee and lists 26 cent, 60 cent, and one dollar sizes at The Rexall Store.
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Rexall
F. O. Grover
Line to Open Up Tin Fields in Northern Nigeria
The British government has applied a railroad line into the vast tin fields of northern Nigeria, signaling an official push to develop the mineral region and improve transport links for export duties and regional growth.
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Nigeria
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Ascher Jury
Nathan Simpson
News OF Michigan
Jackson Prison
Mrs. Simpson
Michigan Association For the Protection and Propagation of Fish and Game
Grand Rapids Railroman
Eagene Zimmerman
Joseph Ramsay
Barnby
Wilford Hicks
Meetings High
St. Stephen College
Annandale-on-the-Hudson
Antonio Ronsi
Michael Moffrees
Giuseppe Mourello
Thomas Fennimore
Albert Carson
Kalama- 200
Fennimore
Carson
Owoere
Board of Works
Burke
Reid
Ree
Statenews
Br. Joseph
James O'Hara
Council Proceedings
The
Sea Grove Co
N. Brainent
Baller
Davi Howe Nill Warat PtNi Caple Hardware
Ald Fuller
al. Praker
JW. Glass
D. W. Adams
Timothiy
Charles G. Graham
Ithaca
Bansil & Swigart Alma
Haynes Brothers
Cadillac
C.O. D
GEO. Mills
State Street
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