Michigan News In Brief Highlights Local Happenings
John N. Davis of Stevens Point appointed Menominee schools superintendent at 2500 dollars. A juror’s erroneous verdict advised 325 dollars to Joe Jahames for a team killed by a train near Ann Arbor. Eaton Rapids ministers suspend Sunday evening services for a couple months due to heat. Saginiw county farm supervisor resignations follow an earlier investigation. Cadillac farmer John Crook, 60, killed by a Grand Rapids and Lake flyer after misreading signals. he was thrown 40 feet. Heat prostration cases rise. Muskeon musician Peter Peterson seriously ill. Flint council again blocks Socialist mayor appointments. Saginaw approves a lift bridge over Johnson Street costing 85000, funded by bonds. completion in 1912. Grand Rapids sees 1500 striking furniture workers in peaceful parade as strike ends. Michigan Music Teachers’ convention closes in Saginaw with notable Detroit and Battle Creek performers. Detroit hosts 1912 event. New Haven township fire destroys barn and hogs after boyhood prank. nearby fires limited. Triverse City fire department limits damage at Northern Michigan Asylum grounds. Nowarzo Clyde Bower, 24, jailed for wife killing. 20 to six years range. Battle Creek officials tell property owners to clean up. dog pound stench cited. water and feed issues noted. Adrian homecoming union draws record crowds. Detroit and Toledo dignitaries attend. Ludington issues 10 marriage licenses in a day, a local June record. Owosso farmer William Dimond, 43, hangs self in barn. wife and two children survive.
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John N. Davis
Stevens Point
Wishoe Leen
Menominee
Joe Jahames
Priday Agernoon
Amn Arbor Railroad
Eaton Rapids
G. A. R. Park
Sagiiw
P. C. Beuthin
John Crook
Cadillac
Muskeron
Peter Peterson
Peterson
Council of
Flint
John Menton
Board of Pub
Saginaw
New River
Johnson Street
Grand Rapids
Michigan Music Teachers’ Association
Richard Keys Biggs
Detroit
Edwin Barnes
Battle Creek
Earl N. Moore
Michigan
Triverse City
Inetitation Department
M. A. Po
Palke
L. Lyman Read
Adrian
Anthony Comstock
Toledo
Joslin
Proctor Owens
Charles Welsinger
Ludington
William A. Dimond
Owosso
Turmoil and Tax Tolls in Mexican Revolution Drift
Eyewitness notes widespread forced cash, corn, and hay levies by defense groups in the Diaz era. Banks and local coffers are emptied as supporters of Madero press for funds, with estimates reaching 112000 in goods and cash. The piece doubts the common people will gain real voice, fearing new masters and urging US absorption as a potential path. Col. Jose de Io Le Soto and Maderista troops arrive. crowds rally at the plaza as bells and bands signal the scene.
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Banca Minera
Gomez
Don Castila-Baca
Jin
Banco Nacional
Walsh
Chicago
Morse
New York
Jose Tamayo
Stallforth
United States
Amd
Moriarty
Gadhoy
Col
Jone de Io le Soto
Maith Plaza
Train from Santa Rosalia Brings News of Frontline Fight Near Chihuahua
Long and Hutchings report from Jimenez that federal forces fight toward Chihuahua and near Sutia Rosa as Americans discuss the crisis. A rumor claims train and telegraph service may resume within days. locals anxiously await word and repair crews to reopen lines.
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Parrel
Chihuahua
Sutia Roassin
Jimere
Stattel
de Guo
Santa Rosalia
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Algo
Graham
Smith Brothers
W. Superior St
A.F. Eicher
Argada
C. Hyde Prine
Michigan News
Clyde Bower
Nowarzo
Tarhest
kiNine
Ehyrey
He.broge
Sterling
Johnston
Alma Elevator Co
Orier
R. J. Long
Pere and Durango
Jimoner
Fire Houser
Mato Plata
Jimenez
Porral
Harral
Lewkins
Ile
Madero
Diaz
Madore
Cyot
Philadelphia
Lo Gould
Delavan
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