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Wakefield Advocate

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1915

Page

4

Faithful party line defense of Wilson era policies in Indianapolis

Secretary Redfield of the Commerce Department spoke to Indiana manufacturing leaders in Indianapolis praising the tariff and federal reforms. He argued the Clayton antitrust and Federal Trade Commission acts clarified the business path, defended the Federal Reserve Act, and attacked pessimism while stressing the party’s fidelity to public interests over private gain.

Wilson Indianapolis Redfield Department of Commerce Indiana Planner

Wakefield Township district education board election set

The annual Wakefield Township school election is at the town hall next Monday from four to eight PM. Three Board of Education seats are on the ballot two for three years and one for two years to fill Edward Neid hold's vacancy.

Township of Wakefield Betwen Board of Education Edward Neidhold

Flannigan Te w Tie the Knot at Iron Mountain

At Iron Mountain on Monday at 8 30 in the morning Nell Flannigan wed Holly Tew in a ceremony at the bride’s home with Rev William Roberts officiating. The couple left for Wakefield to start a new life after two years teaching and a Wakefield mine job.

Iron Mountain Nell Flannigan Holly Tew Wm. Roberts 1St Presbyterian Church Wakefield

Record of May 1914 Tariff Shifts and Wool Import Changes

The May 1914 report analyzes imports under the Underwood tariff and compares them with the Payne Aldrich era. It notes increases in manufactured wool imports, free raw wool peaking, gains in cotton products, leather, and declines in chemicals, copper, iron and steel, and wood. The piece frames these facts as evidence against tariff critics and cites the Kansas City Star on President Wilson’s Mexican policy.

United States Payne Aldrich Japan Mexico Nelson New York New York Herald Star Wilson Kateas City Star

Roosevelt says campaign gifts equal church donations

A 1904 Standard Oil gift of $100,000 to Roosevelt’s campaign is described as virtually a church gift, while ex Senator Flinn’s 1912 contributions are portrayed as advancing practical Christianity.

Roosevelt Standard Oil Company Flinn

The Serenaders Prepare for Small Time Vaudeville

Wakefield group The Serenaders staged a charivari at Hans Hanson home, then rehearsed at Majestic Theater. A second charivari at the Tew home featured vaudeville stunts, with Louis Cohen Pat Doyle and Charley Ryan drawing big reactions. John Novakoski showcased physical culture, while Mayhew requests privacy for further mentions. Next show will be announced in advance. Mrs Henry Olson and children visited in Bessemer, and Roy Bedell with L A Cluley planned Marquette trip for homecoming.

Wakefield Hans Hanson Hone The Majestic Tew Louis Cohen Pat Doyle Manly John Novakoski Mayhewl

Celebration Accidents Reported In Local Briefs

The young son of Mr and Mrs John Howe was struck while dodging a van and horses, suffering scratches and bruises but no serious injuries. The seven year old son of Mr Martin Wetelainen lost part of a finger and sustained a severe hand laceration from a dynamite cap blast. A Finnish boy east of town was badly hurt while detonating dynamite caps. Two fingers and a thumb were amputated at Wakefield Hospital. Few fights and little damage occurred in the incidents. Misses Helen Tobin and Mary Colberg plan a two week trip starting early next week to Milwaukee Chicago Minneapolis and Duluth.

John Howe Martin Wetelainen Tow Lear Wakefield Hospital Helen Tobin Mary Colberg Milwaukee Chicago Minneapolis Duluth

Best Named Neutral Umpire for Bessemer Odanah Game

Best was called to Odanah today to umpire the Bessemer Odanah game after being chosen as neutral umpire by league management.

Best Odanah League

Also Mentioned on This Page

Edward R. Hillis Victor Lepisto James Tobin Arthur Cavender Alfred Kallander Sam Hill Flannigan-Tew Erma Mildred Olson Mr. Nelson Ae Receeveltt the Serenaders Charley Ryan Henry Olson Bessemer Joe Hrbacek Wakefield, Mich Roy Bedell L. A. Cluley Marquette Skud Goldman & Co Michigan
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