Republican State Convention at Detroit Rink Febru ary 2 1889
Detroit hosts a Republican State Convention to select a Supreme Court justice and Regents for the State University, with delegates allotted by county per prior resolutions. The article notes county representation rules, forwarding procedures, and lists some local county attendees and figures. It also surveys local politics, university funding proposals, and a U S Court case related to voter corruption.
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Supreme Court
Prier
Thomas
Sherwood
State University
Charles
Draper
Anelia Blair
Detroit Rink
Detroit
Thurstay
Grand Rapids
State Central
Rowland Street
Tumeloven
Geonse H. Horsies
O. Tiremax
Lan
Court House
Ithaca
Gratiot
Bapecan
Bethany
Elba
Burton
Hamilton
Newark
Lafayette
Das Wheeler
Haver
Washisb
North Sh
North Star
Huy Everson
Suuauerseville
Republican County Conminton Alb
Dansato
Michigan electors meet in Lansing to cast ballots for Harrison and Morton
In Lansing on Monday the presidential electors cast thirteen ballots for Harrison and Morton. Candidates Brabill French and Leathers sought messenger to Washington. Leathers won on the second ballot with seven votes. Governor announced several appointments including Raymond as insurer for two years, Remick and Farrand trustees of the eastern Michigan asylum, Batburn police commissioner, Watkins warden of the State House of Correction at Ionia, Crosby to fill Ayres vacancy, and Creul to serve six years.
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Renate Chamber
Lansing
Harrison and
Morton
United States
Brabill
Joseph W. French
Don J. Leathers
Messenger
Washington
Pays
Leathers
Henry
Raymond
James A. Remick
Jacob
Farrand
Detroit
Eastern Michigan Asylum
Wm. C. Batburn
Edwin C. Watkins
State House of Correction
Ionia
Tonia House of Correction
Moreau
Crosby
Grand Ae
Ayres v
Jerome Creul
Lieutenant Governor MacDonald Dead In Railroad Wreck
A passenger train derailment near Elmwood, Michigan, killed Lieutenant Governor MacDonald and two others, Cochrane and Tuttle. MacDonald, born in Scotland, had served Michigan since 27 years and held iron ore royalties over $50,000 yearly. News caused adjournment of Lansing actions as funeral plans formed.
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MacDonald
Lansing
Ashland
Wis
Wiliam
Cochrane
Florence
N. A. Tuttle
Cleveland
O. ©. Davidson
Commonwealth Iron Mine
Elmwood
Watersmeet
Tuttle
Lion
Gov. MacDonald
Lieut. Gov. MacDonald
Invernesshire
Scotland
Michigan
Chicago & Northwestern
Delta County
Gov. Luce
Governor to Run as Republican per West Virginia Supreme Court decision
The West Virginia governor will run as a Republican following a ruling by the state Supreme Court. The decision confirms party affiliation for the incumbent, impacting upcoming campaigns and state politics.
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Govenor
West Virgina
Supreme Court
Singular Man Loses Wallet on Street Car
A Detroit crowd reports a wallet theft aboard a street car where a man checked his pocket watch then discovered the loss. Passengers offered a token of their astonishment and paid for six transit tickets in response to the incident.
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Detroit
Unclear text from historic notice on hotel charges
Fragmentary OCR describes a Dakota hotel proprietor and disputes over daily charges. Vague dialogue mentions a private cemetery and a gun or eyeing gesture but lacks coherent facts, names, dates, or verifiable events. The readable portion offers no clear action, outcome, or entities to anchor a precise summary.
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Dakota
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Fragmented reflection on doubt and conscience in a protest piece
The text presents a fragmentary, philosophic meditation on truth and moral peril. It questions whether to reveal harsh opinions, weigh the cost of speaking, and fear of social ruin as it contemplates civic duty versus personal risk.
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Social effect of flowers in a community setting
A fragmented reminiscence describes how flowers influence social life and public mood, recounting communal gatherings, moral guidance, and the rhythm of daily routines. It hints at shared rituals, medicine, and personal interactions shaped by floral offerings and decor.
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Wright, Schneider & Stuttz
Dr. King
Turoat
Lang
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Bainbridge Munday Bny
County Clay Co
Texas
Adlife
D. L. Wilcoxon
Hores Cave
Dlike
Brice
Bo Webb
Huis Wits
White Lead & Color Works
Mich
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Diss Semble
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Valma, Michigan
Lincoln and
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Episcopal Church
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