Governor Pingree backs lower rail fare and abolition plans
The piece argues for reduced railroad fares for lawmakers and suggests abolishing fares for Senators and Representatives in the Twenty seventh district. It cites ongoing investigations into Camp Wikoff mismanagement and criticizes supply failures, urging accountability and swift punishment. It notes a visit by W Broadhead to the Grand Traverse region and reflects on regional change since early days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Broadhead
St. Louis
Michigan
Eagle
Mr. Broadhead
Elk Rapids
Grand Traverse
Traverse City
Broadhead
Michael Gay
S. K. Northam
Resolutions at Republican Senatorial Convention Voted Down
At the Republican Senatorial Convention yesterday Hon. D C Leach offered resolutions condemning free railroad passes for state officials. The convention emphatically voted them down and urged the legislature to consider a law banning passes. Also reported ALGER CALLS EAGAN TO ACCOUNT for delays in supplying the Montauk Point camp with delicacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alger
Wheeler
Camp
Wikoff
Eagan
Washington
Montauk Point
D.C. Leach
Loss and Gain of the War and World Power Rise
The piece contrasts the costly Spanish American War with its strategic gains. It cites casualty figures from army navy and marines totaling 279 killed and 1,423 wounded, noting U S successes in sinking Spanish fleets, capturing Porto Rico, freeing Cuba, and planting the flag in Manila. It compares Gettysburg losses to total war casualties and ends with an ad for Eastman’s No 2 Eureka Jr. camera at Wait’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Porto Rico
Cuba
Manila
Eastman
Eureka Jr
Thelma Perfume at Wait's Drug Store
A brief trade note announces Thelma perfume described as mild fragrant and lasting, available at S E Wait's Drug Store. Also listed are excursion tickets at City News Stand and a 15 day special violin sale at W W Kimball Co with location references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S E Wait’s
City News Stand
P O. Bldg
W. W. Kimball Co
Thankful Groton woman credits cure to King’s New Discovery
Ada E. Hart of Groton recounts a severe lung illness that progressed to consumption after four doctors gave up. She says she recovered after eight bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and Coughs and Colds. Trial bottles cost 10 cents. regular size 50 cents and 1.00 with guarantee or price refund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada E. Hart
Groton
J. G. Johnson
S E. Wait
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Traverse Bay
Osily
Doming Ven
J. C. Lewis
St Plunkard -Steinberg’s Grand
Pingree
General Wheeler
Camp Wikoff
United States
Europe
Globe
New York World
War and Navy Departments
Navy
Marines
Army
Gettysburg
Chicago Dispatch
Lederle
Corner Bay
Union Streets
Caldwell & London
Tony
Union
Sth
9Th
Grand Traverse Land CO
First National Bank
F. Thurtell
W Slater
Boston
Mich
P. S
Pioneer Livery Stable
B. J. Morgan
Prep
Morgan
South Union Street
South Side Pharmacy
G A. Johnson
Daily Eagle
Children’s Department
Hamilton
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