National Guard to Return for Camp and Drill Pay
Lansing March 23 reports the Michigan National Guard may move to Indianapolis for a large army maneuver. High drill costs strain the fund, though the war department may cover transport. Plans hinge on a late month meeting as companies expand rifle practice and assess the new drill pay law.
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Lansing
Mich
National Guard
Indianapolis
War Department
Lodianapolis
Cavalry
Artillery
Signal Corps
Laviington
Military Board
M. Cox
Genera
Two Prisoners Missing From Michigan Prison
deckson Mich March 24 Two convicts at the state prison disappeared about 2 o clock Monday afternoon and officers search for them believing they are hidden away in a tic with plans for a getaway later Irish Sutton white from St Clair county December 1904 and George Turser colored from Wayne county February 10 Inez Cor Jareeny both were employed in the chair factory and were always diligent no report was heard about them
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deckson
Mich
Sutton
St Clair County
George Turser
Wayne County
Inez
Old Man Fatally Burned In Michigan Incident
In Gagetown Michigan on March 24, 68 year old Robert Brown died from severe burns while helping start a fire at Clarence Loyd’s home. Loyd, awakened by Brown’s cries, dragged him from the blaze and extinguished the flames. An apparent accidental fire is reported as the cause under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sogview
Minh
Mutch
Carrotton
Simon Gentel
Frederick Fox
Ciardyl
Gagetown
Mich
Robert Brown
Clarence Loyd
Sontnan
Lloyd
Adrian
Arthur Paul
Kiet
Jinmox
Wilson held in jail amid bond fight and fraud case
Port Huron reports Wilson refusing to secure 25 000 bond for embezzlement scheme tied to a fraternity. He seeks reduction to 15 000 while others canvass for sureties. examination pending before Justice Benedict. Stockholders push for a receiver not tied to the Mason group. Attorney General Bird and Bank Commissioner Zimmerman to aid action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Maron
Mteh
Wu Witeon
Oiiulaling
Walted Heine Projectory
Teateraily
Waren
Oleh
Hierons
Mae
Walsh
Wilson
United Home Protectors
Wilnen
Steels
Jol
Wilken
Port Huron
Witton
Benedict
Juden Walcott
Asc
Nor & Mason
Bird
Zimmerman
Heirs Sue Street Railway for $25,000 Damages
Heirs of Henry Folkema filed a lawsuit in Muskegon Michigan on March 2 seeking $25,000 against the Muskegon Street Railway Company for fatal injuries after Folkema fell from a street car. Also noted is the obituary of Ianac Desey, the oldest Black resident of Lansing, born in Maryland and once a slave who escaped via the Underground Railroad. Plus, brakeman Clarence Harpham died after being crushed between freight cars at Auburn Junction in Jackson, Michigan.
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Street Railway
Muskegon, Mich
Henry Folkema
Muskegon Street Ftailway Company
Folkema
Ihe
Lineing
Ianac Desey
Reed
Lansing
Desey
Maryland
Underground
Jackson, Mich
Clarence Harpham
Lake Shore
Auburn Junction
Harpham
British Ambassador Dead in Constantinople
Sir Nicholas O Conor British ambassador to Turkey died recently in Constantinople. Born in 1864 he served in the post since 1898. The report notes his long tenure and death abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Nicholas O'Conor
Turkey
Nicholas
Supreme Court Limits State Railroad Rate Power Across States
The U S Supreme Court rules against state price control on railroad transport in two cases. It voids Minnesota and North Carolina rate laws, reinforcing federal authority over interstate commerce. Justice Peckham writes the opinions with most justices concurring.
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Washington
Young
Minnesota
United States
District of Minnesota
Jule Beeuham
Eircult Court
Western District
Noth Care Hing
James H. Wood
Southern Railway
Asheville
Supreme Court of the United States
Peckham
Harlan
JAP STEAMER SINKS IN TOKIO COAST
A collision off Todo Hokke near Hakodate sank the Maten Maru, an 800 ton Yosen Kaleha line steamer. The majority of passengers and forty three crew died, with at least 150 feared dead. The Hideyoshi Maru and another vessel rescued survivors.
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Todohokke
Tokio
Yosen Kaleha Line
Hakodate
Hideyoshi Moon
Bishop Fowler Dead Noted Divine Passes Away in New York
March 31 report recalls Rev. Charles H. Fowler bishop of the Meshoulet Episcopel church dying at his home in New York at seventy after long illness. Funeral at home and Madison Avenue Methodist Episcopal church led by Dr. Wallace McMullen. Interment in Woodlawn cemetery. Severe storms lash the South injuring and killing. damage across Louisiana Mississippi Alabama with rail and wire disruptions. Thaw case. lawyers doubt release from Mattlwwan asylum as court-ordered confinement argued. West Omaha crop valuations show growth. Japanese cabinet ex member Salto campaigns for union membership. Petition from 200 Dulgariams of Deo iver, Colo asks governor to aid employment or repatriation.
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Rts
New York
Charles H. Fowler
Meshoulet
M. Salto
Commores
Seatie
Tokio
Murder of Blake's mother leads to arrest in Andeynon
Fort Wayne scene reports Blake and Reynolds arrested on murder charges after Blake admitted to striking his mother with a hammer in the kitchen. He described finding her with money and a bag around her neck, then fleeing with Reynolds as they prepared to flee to Michigan. Blake claimed Reynolds drank with him and they took $160 plus rings from the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Init
Reynolds
Anderaop
Tad
Bows
Blake
Andeynon
Hammer
Reynolde
Strick
Traly
Michigan
Binke Dave
Monsy
Bie
China in Line to Stop Over in World Voyage
Washington March 24 China through Minister Wu has extended cordial invitation for the American battleship fleet to stop in China on its world tour. The May be host to the fleet was discussed with Secretary Root and President Roosevelt. The invitation was also presented to the Japanese ambassador. Senator Bryan Dead in Florida hospital from typhoid fever after taking Senate seat days earlier. Littlefield resigns from Rockland post amid political controversy as Gov Witlam receives resignation letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
China
Japan
Boothy Baron Takahira
Roosevelt
Root
Bryan
United States
William James Bryan
Florida
Providence Hospital
Stephen R. Mallory
Market notes from Detroit and Chicago grain and livestock
Detroit and Chicago markets record mixed grain prices for wheat corn oats and rye with spot and nearby dates. Chicago pork lard and hams show gains while livestock quote mixed with hogs and sheep varying by grade and weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Chicago
Doan's Ointment Praised By Alma Citizen For Piles
A resident of Alma, Michigan, swears Doan's Ointment gave prompt relief from constant itching and pain from piles after trying doctors' remedies. The testimonial cites success lasting and urges purchase at Charles Rhodes' pharmacy with Doan's Ointment priced at 50 cents. Sold by all dealers. Foster-Milburn Co., New York, agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Saya
Swan
Charles Rhodes
Doan
Foster
Milburn
New York
Tbs
Chancery Suit in Gratiot County Michigan
Court orders defendants Ella Traster and Carrie Crom to appear within five months in a Gratiot County Chancery case. Notice to publish in Alma Record for six weeks and serve copy to complainant within fifteen days after service. Dated February 2, 1908.
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Chancery
State of
Michigan
Gratiot
Mary J. Granger
Kila Traster
Carrie Grons
Ithaca
Ward County
Ella Traster
Currié Crom
James G. Kress
Alma Record
Kelly
Sears
Pat B
Sint Stanani
Alma
de Rand Arc
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Bank of Riverdale
H. E. Harry, Asst
Cash
F. H. Rowntna
BIG Coal Sale
Hocking Valley Coal
Bell Phone
Union
Alma Elevator Co
Alex
Section' Home Ioemat
Stratemeyer
Tomlinson
Trowbridge
Munroe
Shute
Siente Coches
Charlotte
Supreme Court
Clark FR. Rogers
Chester
Morse, Mott
C. Olerach
Postalen N. M
B. J. McKee
Borly Mountain Reglon
Theody
Roewell
Woodstock
Cassopolis
Frank W. Lyle
City Bank of
Dowagiac
de. TG. Rix
Ira Gage
Gage
Lyle
Masel
Tohn Wilnyneki
Hianrook
Chene Street
Hudson Department
Andrew Wright
Charles Cook
St. Mary's Hospital
Arton
Linder
Bishop Fowler
New Orleans
Lauisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
East Feliciana Parish
Jefferson Davis County
Miss
Flomaton
Ala
Louteville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
Kom
Harry Thaw
Baee
Latervale
Moerty
Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific Passenger Department
Seventeach
Hearty
Littlefield
Politioal
Nere
Witlam
Cobh
Charles Littefield
Iheenaitean At the Seonnd District Tegutlioan von Brocihitiel
Mr. Tittlefield
General Markets
Chicago Livestock Market
Verona
James G. Krow
Alina
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