Winsans Inauguration Shifts Michigan Power in 1st Time in 86 Years
reports from Lansing detail the quiet transfer of governing power as Democrat Winans and a full slate of state officers are sworn in. The move ends decades of Republican dominance in the executive and legislative branches, with new appointments and staff changes noted amid ceremonies at the capitol. The text also notes local deaths, church openings, a city market plan, and other state updates from various towns.
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Lew
Detroit
Lansing
Michigan
Tour Regenta
Univer
Supreme
Theo
Winsos
Hamburg
Algas
Lus
Charles Cins
Supreme Court
Capitol
Gor
Stone
Mark L. Vining
Ypsilinti
George B. Caldwell
Grand Idx
Feed
Forrison
A. C. Nichols
Mise Emily A. Er
M. B. Carpenter
Mr. Blackstock
Howider
FS. Clark
M. E. Holliday
Ellen A. Hester
Daniel Cole
J,ett
KE. A. Portar
L. B. Baker
Bear Lawellers
Col. Boughton
Robert Jer
Mr. Veoeder
Mra Mo A
Han Charles Hasse
Wm. Husiphey
Jennie Sharp
M. Brainard
Ib Clark
J. Dt. Sherman
G. H. Green
Laura Bingham
Stella Bennett
Mary Earle
Cells Gilvert
Milbourn
G. ©. Leach
C. Higham
Clara G. Partridge
Iro Hill
Ming EL. Pranklin
B. Lathrop
Amanda Rowe
W. A. Praaer
Dr. Hickox
D. H. McComas
Chas
Thomp
David B. Wilcox
St. Johns
Cinton County
Baptist Church of
Griad River
Grand Rapids
PLC
Horton
Jw, Campbell
Washington Gartner
Lexington
Booker
Belle Miehands
Kalamazoo
Africa
Notm Barkley
Orm of Clay & Buckley
Bay City
Opera House
Charles Engle
Port Huron
Edwin Corkins
Bulleville
Pontiac Asylum
Michigan State Items and Local Developments Across Counties
Fragmented notes report a glass factory plan in Michigans area, snowfall in Choborgan, and civic activity in multiple counties. Mentions Bay county building project, Hofman family in Gratiot, Michigan Muscate dedication set for January 28, and Detroit elevator purchase by P Hall. Banking deposits in Greenville total 15180.77 with 26004 drawn at four percent, Oscola mortgage lifting predicted by potato crop, and Deterot items include Diphtheria cases, rail project progress, and expected train service improvements between Bay and Detroit.
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Yfackem
Choborgan
Ylembermen
Hiccost Bt
Clair County
Vita
Denber
Bay County
Weition
Hofman
North Star
Gratiot County
Greenville
Oacewia
Oscola
P. Hall
Detroit
Pontiac
Noth Orly
J. M. Smith
Battles and unrest at Pine Ridge mission amid Indian hostilities
Reports from Pine Ridge Agency describe renewed fighting near the Catholic mission as Gen. Brooke and Gen. Miles mobilize troops. Chiefs Little Wound Short Bull and Red Cloud flee agency with warriors after raids on supply trains and the mission, while 4,000 Indians encamp near Badlands resist evacuation. Doctors rush to aid the wounded. carriers and civilians fear attacks as tense patrols guard the agency and rail lines.
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Coten
Omate Bee
Pine
Ilo
Brooke
Seventh Cavalry
Talasian
Short Bull
Kore Het
Red Cloud
Wes
Miles
California
Blondshed
Serge Arogel
Pine Ridge
Wounded Knee
Iso
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Fragmented News Gleanings From Hastings Ledger
A jumble of brief items lists varied calamities and deaths including a naval architect Yeast dead in Madrid, an earthquake felt in San Francisco, property damage from a Texan windstorm, and multiple homicide and accident notes in Chicago New Orleans Minneapolis and St Louis.
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William John
Naval Archi
Madrid
Ban Mrancisco
Burlington, Tu, Gee
M A Dauphin
Louisiana Lottery Fame
New Orleans
Abrene
Tex
Luce Farewell Reception in Lansing Armory
A large, decoratively adorned Lansing armory hosts a non partisan farewell for Governor Luce attended by Gov Winans Lieut Gov Strong Maj Johnson Hon O M Barnes and other city leaders. Frank Wells presided while speakers praised Luce and Mrs Luce. Kilbourne presents silver tan set as parting gift. Luce invites guests to visit Coldwater for tea before departing amid handshakes and good wishes.
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Luce
Lansing
Winans
Strong
Maj. Johnson
O. M. Barnes
Capitol
Frank Wells
Johnn
Chute
Xericultural College
Grotty
C. H. Beal
Arthur O. Beemont
Donovan
Bia Lansing
Coldwater
Pay the Preacher or Sell the Church in Atlanta Ruling
An Atlanta dispatch reports Chief Justice Bleekeey holding Antioch Baptist Church liable to pay its preacher. The court warns against selling church property to satisfy debts and urges justice as a moral duty for congregations. Also noted are two unrelated local tragedies and a church incident.
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Atlanta
Bleekiey
Antioch Baptist Church
Justin
Washington letter outlines looming battles over elections and funding
A Washington letter notes Senate resistance to pending appropriation bills and a looming crisis over the elections bill. It reports plans for late sessions, night sessions to push a minority-unfriendly measure, and shifts in House rules amid procedural battles. Justice Brown arrival defined as social highlight, while currency notes elicit treasury assurances about durability and public complaints.
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Senate
Congress
Welr
Parquhar
Cuteham
Military
Cota
Washington Society
Justice Brown
Palmer
Arington Hotel
Firono
Puller
Brewer
Pardons Granted By Luce End Official Career At Adrian
Gov. Luce pardons ex mayor Navin of Adrian and several convicts in a sweeping clemency action. Among those cited are Harry McDowell sentenced to fifteen years, Arthur Steinholz with a 30 year murder sentence, and Lewis K. Sandy pardoned after reform evidence. The document details mercy due to mitigating factors, family losses, and good prison conduct, while noting conditions on some paroles and the roles of petitioners and victims.
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Luce
Issuig
Harry McDowell
Translatieh Ter
Efurts
Sis
Usrael
Arthur Steinbolf
Shulwassee
Steinhoff
Menteneo
Lewis K. Sandy
Ottawa
Eircult
Dacksen
Sandy
Whee
Thomas J. Navin
Lenawee Esrcurt
Lenawee County
Panion
Fire Damages and Building News From Various Cities
An explosion at L. Bodds Sons Bank in Bronson caused substantial damage before firefighters stopped the blaze. Emma Abbott suffered severe pneumonia in Salt Lake but was reported improving. The Wilkins Green mill in Providence was gutted by fire, leaving only walls. Dexter Yarn Company recently operated a mill at 1513 falls. Chicago’s Young Men's Christian Association plans a new $1,490,000 building at Lasalle and Madison with 14 stories and extensive facilities.
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Hudson
Hastings
Henry Publls
Botleville
Plas
Ann Avour
David Houston
Copper Falls
Soref Thomas Houston
Calumet & Heela
Calumet
Charles F. Raggies
Manistee
Reform School
Lanwhug
Christus
Ruggles
Midland County
Supreme Court
N. Pomerny's
Kalamisco
Pomeroy
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Bealen
L. Bodd & Son's Bank
Bronson
Doar Emma Abbott
Salt Lake
Wilkinss & Green
Providence
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Dexter Yarn Company
Young Men's Christing Association of
Chicago
Lasalle and
Madison
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New York
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Fred Miller
Brownston
Miller
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Decatur
Charles Miler
Cass City
Citizens’ Debating Society
Prof Coolen
Willams Bentley
Joseph Wilhelm
Traverse City
Wilheln
Grand Traverse County
Menomiiun
Menominee
Oakland County Agricultural Anelogy
Electat
A.B. Dimaeleon
W. B. Owen
E. Huretss
Jr. _H Merritt
H. A. Wyckett
Daniel ‘Read
Colfax Towr Helip
Chrlethias
Tymiin Kinyen
Plymouth
Wayne County
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Kinywe
Wight
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Jackson
Grover Cleveland
Weir Mastif
Mayor Defoe
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Ohio Buggy Company
Columbus
Texas
W. Dunn Company
Colvintus
Masovica
Indianapolis
Selah Chamberlain
Cleveland
Colorado
Henry Keheer
Pergys Falls
Minn
EB. J. Kinney
Osage Mission
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Erie Station
John P. Matthews
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Motongahela River
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Cotton Belt
Comideana
Daniel Clarke
New Hampshire
Manchester
Kansas
Marshall Pied & Co
United States Circuit Court
Dillon
City National Bank
Nola, Han
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American Park
Biter Country
Daniel Steypson
Sarnia
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Tipois
Minneapolis
H Bode
Willan McLean
Daniel Stevenen
Mravil
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Merrill Diow
C. H. Dow
Commercial National Bank of Denver
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Donnelly de Chand
Natural Gas
Scott Thompson
Bay~bor
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United States
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Huytion Navy
George H. Cooper
United States Navy
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Henry Pierson
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