Closing of Soo Canal Ordered Amid War Postures
A wartime order directed the closure of the Soo Canal lock at St Marys Falls, with water drawn from the lock to limit ship movement. The order, issued in Washington, required prompt notice to vessel traffic and newspapers in the region, aiming to minimize shipping disruption while guardianship actions proceed.
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Soo Canal
Fae. O. M. Poe
Omens P
Washington
KS. Wheeler
St. Mary's Malls Canal
Aerartownt of
Justice
Col
Kos. Wheeler
Martin Laneh
Aly Lao
Bru
Governor Approves Bill Changes in State Legislature
The governor backed multiple measures amid Senate and House actions. Provisions cover wildlife seasons in the Upper Peninsula, restrictions on swivel guns, and funding for asylums, the Lake Shore line charter repeal, and the state fair commission. A pension date remains unsettled.
Earthquakes, emigration, fires and fatalities in July news
A fragmented July news summary reports earthquakes continuing, lava flow from Vesuvius stopping, sunstroke deaths in Pittsburg, emigration restrictions in Portugal, a New York gold price around 45 974, and various fatal incidents in the US and abroad. It notes violence in Mexico by waterspouts, the shooting of Geronimo, a gas strike near Warren Minnesota, and numerous local misfortunes including fatal beatings and drownings.
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Continus
Gladstone
Mount Vesuvius
Pittsburg
Portugal
New York
Mexico
Geronimo
Arizons
Warren
Minn
Philadelphia
London
Eng
Ex Ludington
Wikconsia
Milwaukee
Michigan State Items and Local Notices Briefly Listed
A jumble of brief items lists residents and events: Jen Mary A Bullard of Ypsilanti dies at age four, a new 26000 pear vo to be valid as cure, Swinetied to deliver a spread at Marquette, Audubon club in St. Joseph held a Wing contest, GV Deland elected secretary, excommunicated Catholic privet of Detroit cites residence, a Hope graduate discusses missionary work at Holland, Reed to cract for 55000 worth of street pare in South Bend, Ball Wright to work at Grace Episcopal Church, J Beattie of Coumplon ill for some time, Leon of convaiiscents, Judge Arnelle to preside at Grand Haven, discussion on construction of wi works, proposition carried by 1050 votes, Hann in Bai, soldiers in Ube field. The article also notes Beaster of Divinity and the new president of college.
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Ypsilanti
Marquette
Audubon Club of
St. Joseph
Jackson Quanty Vericultural
GV. Deland
Kolusineit
Privet
Detroit
Yeas
Holland
Lodington
South Bend
Ball Wright
Grace Episcopal Church
Mc Hue
J. Beattie
Coumplon
Leon
Convaiiscents
Bai Biew
Tain
Chiage Aarees Beatar
Divinity
Boson
College
Weelubsday
Michigan Wool Crop Opens Dull Market Trend Hits Detroit
Michigan wool output remains steady but sales lag as imports and weak prices depress the trade. Dealers cite overstock from before the tariff, faulty Michigan lots, and weak handling by growers as key factors. In Detroit, buyers are few while prices hover around low figures, with local mills cautious about taking new lots.
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Michigan
United States
Behofield & Son
Excelsior Hosiery Company
Philadelphia
Detroit
Ex-Senator Joseph E. McDonald Dies in Indianapolis
Obituary notes the death of former Indiana senator Joseph E. McDonald at his Tile home in Indianapolis on Sunday after a two week illness. Born August 29, 1810 in Butler County, he rose from saddler’s apprentice to lawyer and politician, serving in Congress and the U S Senate with a career marked by party leadership and notable court cases.
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Chleako
John S. Jtuco
Wooster
Indiana
Fond du Lay
Maroa
Lot Puesday
Wanelag
Harriot Smith
Creole Valley
Washington C. Wolfe
Costorton
John Thooks
Waldron
Hillsdale County
Pinaburg
Robert Planes
Joseph A. Donovan
McDonald
Joseph E. McDonald
Indianapolis
Joseph E McDonald
Butler County
Lafayetta
Wabash College
Crawfordsville
Asbury University
Greencastle
United States
Ofice
Congress
Democratic State Committee
Tidhene Democrats
United States Senate
Aguitet Eowles
Horsey and Milligan
Knights of the Goldens Circle
Supernie
Cloudburst Destroys Lennessen Store and Follows River Flood
In Neujounville Greencounty Tennessee a rare cloudburst caused devastating floods as a creek swelled to a 100 yard wide river. T N Kings store and other buildings were swept away while an iron safe and crops were lost. Several houses were wrecked and stock drowned though no lives reported. Property damage will be large.
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Lennessen
Neujounville
Greenvounty
Tenn
T. N. King
Duchess of Castro Marigues Arrested in Maid Abuse Case
The Duchess of Castro Marigues was arrested in her Calle Ar al palace on charges of maltiouting a maid servant. Bail was denied though she was allowed to stay in the common jail with her child. Police report ongoing investigations as palace staff testify to abuse and trafficking, with the husband having separated years earlier.
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Castro Marigues
Calle Ar@al
Hoanhold
Hed
Bitte Tome
Will Bruken
Sures
Fiasaiee
Largest limestone quarry blast shocks South Bethlehem crowd
Gov Mrs Cel Williams Secretary of State witnessed a massive blast at Peter Ulutian's quarry in South Bethlehem. 150 holes were drilled in three wedges, 5000 pounds of dynamite ignited by 16 year old Helen Cullinan. A rock face 40 feet high and 400 feet long was displaced in the Edison company powered explosion.
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Cel. Williams
Alog
Peter (Uljutian
South Bethlehem
Helen Cullinan
Edison Company of
New York
Wedding of Miss Bluint Goodale at Church of the Ascension
A noon Thursday wedding in New York joined Miss Bluint Goodale, a government inspector of Indian schools in Northwood South Dakota, to Dr. Charles Alexander Eastman, a government physician at Pine Ridge Agency and a Dartmouth and Beloit College alumnus.
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Tenth Street
Firth Avenue
New York
Bluint Goodale
Northwood
South Dakota
Charles Alexander Eastman
Migux Teibo
Eastman
Pine Lidge Agency
Belot College
Win
Dartsmouth College
Pine Ridge
Death, Divorces, and a New York City Fire Tragedy
Hippolyte’s death claims challenged by Portau Prince official stating no confirmation of his demise. Thos B Byriev, Roaneville Democrat, dies in New York. Divorce actions continue at ten dollars each with clauses missing. Philip Brady and wife Catharine plus son die in a home blaze in New York City. In Canton a saloonkeeper, Wine, kills Charles Henderson with a blow, Henderson dies instantly.
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Byriev
Roaneville
Ind
New York
Philip Brady
Tle
Catharine
Charles Henderson
Captured a Soldier Andows Bolle Weds at St Johns
General Geo John M Schofield married Georgia Kil lburne at St Johns Episcopal Keokuk with simple ceremony at high noon on Thursday. Rev He GC McIlwaine officiated. The wedding drew few guests, with the general and staff in uniform, highlighting social prominence without display.
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Andows Bolle
Marti
John M. Sehpeld
Cmman Leecher
Army of the
Hawkeye
Keokuk
Stand By the Preacher Withdraws From Church
The Allegheny Reformed Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Millie Rau unanimously withdrew from the denomination on Friday night and will seek admission to Culvad Presbyterian. Ministers present endorsed the action and expect others to follow to the United Presbyterian Church.
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Allegheny Reformed Presbyterian Church
Millie Rau
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Culvad Presbyterian Church
T. Milligan
Kayses
Dr. Houston
Belle Center
Ohio
J. H. ‘Toax
Selma
Railroad Disaster Near Cast Iowa In Storms
A Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul express train plunged into Crow River near Cast, Iowa during a severe storm Wednesday night. One person killed, three fatally injured, 21 others seriously wounded. Eleven cars and engine fell into the river. only two sleepers remained. Engineer killed. Train behind schedule trying to make up lost time.
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Iowa
Boone
Chicago
Wuttf
California State Controller Refuses World’s Fair Warrants
State Controller Colgan of California will withhold signing warrants for one hundred thousand dollars to the California world's fair commission. He argues the funds violate the state constitution by not benefiting an institution under exclusive state control. The commission contends it is under national authority and will contest the action in court.
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Tor Odd Evliows
Chiedeo
Rogers
Thie Wate
Hagin & Darmett
House
Senate
Robeingon
Colgan
California
Notable Breach of Promise Suit In London Ends With Small Verdict
The breach of promise case of Misa Valeria Weidemann against Hon. Robert Walpole in London ended with a verdict for the plaintiff of 1500. Walpole will seek a new trial. In Marine City, W B Morley, noted capital builder and ship owner, died at Rochewer leaving five children and a large estate estimated at 800000.
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Robert Horace Walpole
London
Eng
Walpole
Marine City
W. B. Morley
Cayitalier
Rochewer
Morley
Willow
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