Victim dragged seven miles in snow in rural murder case
West Bay City dispatch reports a ghastly homicide on August Buckhage farm near Moulter. Andrew A. Polson, 42, bachelor from Bangor township, was found mauled and dragged by a horse through roads to town. Suspects tied to Hollicker, a 22 year old cooper, amid a spiraling investigation with conflicting theories and arrests.
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West Hoy City
August Buckhage
Moulter
Macty
Andrew A. Polson
Lonse
Reuma Polson
Bangor
Ted
Beng
Polson
West Bay City
Pulsar
Bom
Mtu
Hawley & Dixeo
Wetthers
Dixon
Molson
Tao Guckpant
Selon
Hollicker
Chicago
Welock
Hollcker
Shira Ins
Bay City
Mollicker
Dolson
United States Circuit Court
West Bay
Henry Street
Obie Street
Midhind
Pont
Pryudite
State Legislature Defeats Woman Suffrage in Senate Report on Coldwater Case
The legislature reports two major items: a defeated woman suffrage bill in the senate and a combined inquiry into the Coldwater school case. The senate adopts the minority report on the school, censuring Supt. Newkirk but leaving dismissal to the control board. A Baker conspiracy bill proceeds, with debated wording and votes. An institution inquiry describes the asylum site, buildings, staff, safety, and capacity, noting costs and conditions. Other measures include a state tax proposal, a local option fish bill, dentistry licensing, and various national and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netto Griffin Coldwater
Woman's Suffrage
Bi Waa
Senate
Chatrman Harper
Phe Asylum
Tetarin
Prof A A Clark Dead From Lansing To Aiken
Professor A Arnold Clark longtime correspondent clerk in the office of the mule bound of doubt at Lansing dies in Aiken after a brief illness. He was 20 years old but noted for his work on various papers and scientific subjects and for his public speaking. He declined a chair at the agricultural college to finish a novel on economic questions. Born in Cal Arennty and educated at Albion College, he earned bachelor and master degrees. Burial plans include Lansing.
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John L. Itesbury
Downington
Yauslay
Heart of
Dackson - Ho
Wi W. Lathrop
ML Williame
Chas F. Knap
S HL Avery
Chaphar
Geo. H. Hickox
Warden Davie
Rosell
Sollbbry
Hieardtmanufacturing Company
Macebatt
Colaceeite
Carl Blader
Battle Croek
bin Market
Hinder
Germany
Ite
Battle Creek
Huron
Linder
A. A. Clark
A. Arnold Clark
Lansing
Aiken
Clark
Agricultural College
Abel
Pert Éclark
Calarennty
Albin College
Ducass
Michigan State Items Chronicle Local Incidents and Projects
Michigan items detail a burned residence loss of $900 at Rodway and a $1,000 expenditure for a new edited Bourne project. Reports mention a stock company to form a canning factory in South Haven, the Richland Oddfellows planning a brick hall, and schoolhouse contracts at Travere City. Names of local officials appear with elections and civic efforts amid a 90 year old Bloomfield schoolhouse landmark fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourne
Shiawaser Peper Olives
Vernon Ona
Moussex
Scarlet Fever
F. Barry
Rodway
Tawaret
South Haven
Richland Oddfellows
A. Hootskins
Travere City
K. W. Bowman
Gehoulvrah
Tawaday
Cleeting
E. A. Wiener
Jonesville
FM. Brightman
Caltogo Bill
Hilinduia
Bloomnelaie
Buround Taewluy Morsing
MEY AND THINGS Rhadw Islan Nationalists Nominate a State Ticket
Fragmented OCR notes report chaotic political claims from Rhadw Island Nationalists nominating a state ticket amid unrest. Mentions of mis-spelled names and unclear locations reflect suffering and disorder across Kentucky and neighboring states with several violent incidents and legal actions.
Murderous Suitor Confesses After Killing Miss Murphy
In Port Huron area a man named McMahon killed Ann Murphy, 6, in her bedroom with a throat cut. He confessed after attempting suicide, was sent to Port Huron jail, and later pled guilty to murder, receiving a life sentence. The crime shocked the community and stirred debate over motives and danger from trusted suitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Charles Murphy
Towieh P
Chir
Emmet
Mea
Murphy
Ann Murphy
Chaw
Das McMatorn
McMahon
Fle Bus
Port Huron
Sheryf Bernate
Miss Murphy
President approves wide range of acts and orders
A long list of measures signed by the President includes tax reform to curb bookmaking in DC, a joint resolution for a metal conferred by Japan, aid acts for volunteers and soldiers, bridge project funding at Alexandria, and a pension for General W. T. Homan’s widow. The report also notes bans on certain goods, printing more copies of Growth of Industrial Arts, and other federal actions. separate stories mention Burlington's new democratic mayor and a tragic death near Civlongo with unclear motives.
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Sbitio Net
District of Columbia
Stndmore
Japan
Red River
Alexandria
Dot
Volunter Minemen's Association
Washington
T. Homan
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Reyall
Hart County
Powell
Monatal
Net
Hot Springs
Ark
End of Congress II Vote of Thanks to Speaker Reed
A correspondent reports a dramatic Senate close as the Fifty-First Congress adjourns after passage of a public building bill. The House approved resolutions praising Thomas J. Hood and the chamber ended with decorum and a burst of musical tributes from both sides, while the Senate clock was repeatedly reset during adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
Moserdmunds
Morgan
Saginaw
Burrows
Michigan
McKuoley
Oho
Thomas J. Hood
Mills
Wiks
Stee
America
Democrate
Portuse Lake tragedy and a scattered local news roundup
A chaotic report details a boat mishap on Portuse Lake causing drownings, followed by a volley of brief items: lottery charges against William G. Clare and George Shaw of Saranse, a Mull ken drugstore blaze, a new Mennonite church at Yale, a hotel project at Palms, trout planting by George I). Soule in Soule Creek, Coldwater deputy postmaster's father George Conklin found dead, a Democratic judicial convention result in St Johns, widespread business disruption from Reese illness, Paw Paw electric lighting startup, a sick child in Arian and Warner, rising Michigan diphtheria figures, Mt Pleasant real estate fraud concerns, and a land swindle note with high fees and values.
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Yale
Lynn
Palms
M. Suiltte
Soule Creek
Clinton County
George IL Soule
George Conklin
Conklin
Coldwater
Johns Prifus
Charken J. Walett
St. Louis
Gratiot
Reese
Tusvola
Popie
Paw Paw
Arian
Moad Warner
Michigan
Tier Influeren
Floods Bat South With Heavy Rain Across Mississippi
Rain deluge drenches Memphis and Canton while the Pearl River swells three feet in 13 hours. Rail lines delayed coast to coast as five inches fall in Vicksburg and the Mississippi tops danger level in Memphis. Bridges wash out and roads flood amid widespread disruption across the region.
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Memphis
Tean
Canton
Missle
Lbno
Central Road
Jackson
Mss
Pearl River
Cita
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Murder in France Shocking Double Tragedy Unfolds
Dispatch from Paris reports a double murder linked to an aristocratic couple named Lelbormais in Tours. Police forced entry to discover grisly scenes with bodies showing brutal wounds and theft of valuables. Neighbors suspected foul play as the home was deprived of sustenance and evidence.
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France
Paris
Tours
Lelbormais
Testimonial backs Brazil ties from New York merchants
A testimonial from prominent New York merchants expressed support for U S policy toward Brazil and South America. It praises a wise policy shift and foresees broader regional commerce, noting signatures of around 200 business leaders representing substantial capital and trade interests in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake
Laurus Looms
New York
Ilaine
Stats Department
Washington
Loreid
Ekporiors
Brazil
South Amercan
United States
Poarly
busl+ neAS Inc
Ab Investa
Death by Own Action Near Petersburg
Anna Spaulding wife of Andrew Spaulding of Petersburg died by self harm about a month after mental illness appeared. She dressed warmly, left the home at midnight with no trace until Saturday afternoon when dynamite aided by search led to her body in the Silver Raisin near the mill dam owned by her husband. She was about 43 and described as amiable and much respected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Jarien
Olihias Thorelay
Johm Canfield
Manieuse
Mich
Pelroud Jans de
Lers Corners
Midland
Vousty
M. G. Fawkes
V.G
P. Ot
Higgins
M. Brown
Moulton
Gifford
Johnson
A. Andersen
Lo SN
Hookings
Manna
Petersburg
Alout
Anna
Andrew Spaulding
Pope health causes anxiety as Rome reports strain on church
Rome dispatch notes growing concern over the pope's health. In Monroe, Louis Priendberg, a leading longtime clothing merchant born in Bavaria in 185? and founder of Priendberg & Son, died at his residence. He built the business, passed control to his son Benjamin, and left a widow, eight daughters, and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Obis
Lexington
Sanilac County
Udwan
Getong
James Finnegan
Benton Harbor
Berrien Amuuty
Chicago & West Michigan
Detroit, Lansing & Northern Railway
Chicago & Northern Michigan
West Michigan
James Jacobs
van Buren
Devine
Bobbie
Bernard Willams
Ypallauth
Tha Ife
Williams
Derby County
Trojan
Rome
Louis Priendberg
Monroe
Bavaria
America
Monron
Benjamines
Pyelndverg & Son
Freundberg
Daghter
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West Bay Cry
Decatur
John MacCos
South Broadman
Kalkaska County
Maple Kapils
St. Ijobox
Bay County
Cleveland
Detroit
Miller
Adrian
Detroit, Lansing & Northern
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Sohn Wapover
Sturgis
Grant Mapils
T. P. Gangstaff
Jay City
Tt Foot Boy
Jim
Lnpurdece
Org Department
Howe
Craager
Foy Dime Peepee
Tle
Leving Denison
Trousdes
Ann Arbor
Credit Court
Durand
Chieo & Grand Trunk
Fred Bogat
Lot
State Legislature
Bul
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Newkirk
Piudew
Baker
Messrs. Doyle
Connor
Minor
Pidew
A. F. Ferguson
Henge
Messe
W. O. Smith
Chis Bole
Shulk
Puldew
Pilden
Sophie Em
Crockée
Wisner
Darenus
Wilkinson
Ant
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Doyie
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Bonator
College of Dental Surgery
Buenos Ayres
Joan
Renfrew Manufacturing Company
Adams
Mins
Perkins
Feelin
Seliverscoff
Charles T. Hillyer
Hartford
Conn
Tne
Jacob Scheele
Bridgeport
August Elbocen
New
New Orleans
Hamburg
Bremen
M.A. Kerwin
Northwest
Berlin
Readiac Pa
Burhjohn
Rochester
Parsons
Leen
Harper
Mey
Kentucky Union Lowder Company
Clay County
Union Dairy Company of
Princeton
Johnathan Scoville
Tamaror
Bumulo
New York City
Stevens
Bardet
Barbonreville
Aictor Mitchail
Dave Woods
Catiwell Grove
Burlington
Toshiowas
Teed
Civlougo
Har Wushaoa
Mra
I “Olfrey
Reed
Houghlyn
Portuse Lake
H.W. Donen
William G. Clare
George Shaw
Saranse
Hart
Mull Ken
Mt. Pleasant
Cuore Banke
Iss
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Cowe
Cy Wesw
Lasiba A
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Hauuey
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