Queen Christina of Sweden and the Monaldeschi murder
The article recounts Queen Christina's abdication to travel with the Marquis Monaldeschi, his betrayal, and her execution by order of the queen. It notes Cardinal Mazarin’s outrage and Christina’s defiant reply, followed by her exile from France and Sweden and her final epitaph.
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Marquis
Father le Bel
Monaldeschi
Monmouth
James
Christina
le -Bel
France
Cardinal Mazarin
Queen Christina
Sweden
Roshe
Darkness transforms goldfish in a cave like study
A scientist kept goldfish in a dark tank for three years with ample food. The fish first turned black then golden again as dark pigment cells spread and later phagocytes removed them. The eyes became totally blind, suggesting cave imprisonment could induce blindness, though not addressing cave fish origins.
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New York Morning Telegraph
An American Paris in Havana’s Nighttime Locale
The piece reflects on Havana nicknamed Paris of the Western Hemisphere, noting its Paris like atmosphere and spirit. It describes summer nights along the Prado and Malecon with crowds enjoying restaurants theaters cafes and roof gardens, suggesting a city steeped in leisure and pleasure.
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Paris
Havana
Prado
Training Today’s Boys and Girls Moral Development Theory
An essay by Sidonie Gruenberg argues that young children act without moral significance due to instinctive impulses. It compares Louise and Donald, weighs angelic versus devilish views, and promotes scientific and spiritual interpretations of child nature as a gradual emergence of conscience and responsibility through experience.
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Louise
Donald
Perdition
Mother Defends Son Who Killed for Love and Profit
Jane Addams recounts a dramatic Atlantic passage praising a son amid a murder case. The piece contrasts maternal affection with criminal action and notes a dairy bulletin condemning butter moisture abuse and high potato prices. Michigan seeks to curb price disparities and organize shipments southward.
Definite. Farmer Talks Of Daily Machine Traffic
A farmer avoids giving exact numbers when asked about daily machine passes. The tourist presses for averages, but the farmer notes that the figure varies widely, providing no concrete total.
Objection Notes Split Over House Offer
The exchange reveals a dispute over a house offer with remarks about closets and bright rooms. One party confirms not taking the house while another cites his wife’s opinion that the property was unsuitable.
Michigan political clash over Progressive ticket removal
Telegraphed orders from John S. Smith of Detroit to county clerks to scrub Progressive party candidates from ballots prompt legal debate. Attorney General Fellows says removal may erase the column. Wayne County opposes changing certified ballots.
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Lansing
John S. Smith
Detroit
National Progressive Party
Wayne County
Durfee
Wayne County Election Commission
Fellows
Vaughan
Attorney General’s Department
Mde
Washington Gardner
Albion
Martindale
State Sealer Orders Crackdown on Short Weights
Burr B Lincoln the State Sealer of Weights and Measures orders all deputies to arrest and prosecute anyone using short weights or measures. He cites rising violations including reports of short weights in potatoes on the west side of the state and vows a broad crackdown.
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State Sealer
Burr B. Lincoln
Predicts Long Stay at Border for Michigan Guardsmen
Col. J. S. Bersey, adjutant general, says Michigan guardsmen will serve longer at the border than other states. He notes Michigan troops are better equipped and immunized, with the Eleventh division now complete, making a longer muster stay likely. Several months before muster out is expected.
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War Department
National Guard
Michigan
J. S. Bersey
New Incorporations in Detroit Named Morrison Brothers and Colquitt Realty
Detroit firms announce new incorporations. Morrison Brothers listed at 2500 dollars to engage in jobbing toys novelties and confectionery with stockholders Thomas J Benjamin and Robert Morrison. Colquitt Realty Company capitalized at 5000 dollars to acquire and own leasehold interests in Detroit with stockholders Eugene J Sloman Henry Colquitt Mor ris Friedberg.
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Morrison Brothers
Detroit
Thomas J
Benjamin
Robert Morrison
Colquitt Realty: Company
Eugene J. Sloman
Henry Colquitt
Morris. Friedberg
Soldiers Busy with Camp Routine and Pay Deals
The camp keeps troops occupied from morning to noon with duties and a one hour afternoon class for all officers. Cancellation of entraining orders for the Massachusetts field hospital sparks talk amid questions about war department policy. Soldiers rapidly receive pay from a $2,000,000 fund, with favorable notes on allowances for dependents. General Kirk predicts Michigan troops will study rather than drill after November 1. Discharges and injuries are noted for Private Harry L. Phillips and Private Floyd Butcher after a mule kick incident.
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Massachusetts Field Hospital
War ‘Department
Outfit
Kirk
Michigan
Harry L. Phillips
Company L
Thirty-first Michigan
Floyd Butcher
General Kirk Tackles Alleged Favoritism in Brigade
Gen John P Kirk convened brigade officers to address claims of favoritism toward enlisted men. He asserted punishments differed for similar offenses and pledged constant oversight to ensure accountability across the ranks.
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John P. Kirk
State News In Brief Fatal Duck Hunting Accident In Saginaw
Saginaw reports Harry Duranseau aged nineteen died after his shotgun discharged while hunting ducks. The load struck near his left arm and he succumbed several hours later. In Hillsdale a separate incident occurred as Mr and Mrs Allis were crossing the New York Central track near Oak Street.
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Saginaw
Harry Duranseau
Hillsdale
Dall Allis
New’ ‘York Central
A. Buzgy
State News In Brief Regional report from Michigan localities
Cadillac Wexford supervisors appropriated 3000 for a tuberculosis sanitarium. Grand Rapids Western Association of Shoe Wholesalers met in Grand Rapids. Twelve freight cars wrecked at Glenwood with no injuries. East Lansing alumni banquet at Chamber of Commerce building on November 3. Albion marriage of Miss Anna Kubel and Herman Kirk. Port Huron supervisors rejected 500 annual salary for two circuit judges. Hastings tuberculosis clinic examined many. Mount Morris death of Peter W Hogan road master turned storekeeper. Monrie city physician Dr J J Siffer and Miss Anna Carroll wed. Rochester death of farmer William Cassleton. East Lansing Handicraft clubs to be organized. Alma Louise Basinger ill with infantile paralysis. East Lansing new industrial arts course promised. Grand Rapids county budget around 300000, 70000 less than 1915. Albion Marcus Pahl married Ethel Linton. Pullman postmaster James D Gilpin dies. Albion college band officers elected. Port Huron equalization set St Clair county at 46000000. Muskegon two deaths: John Porter accidental drowning. Elery Mooar dies after illness. Owosso Shiawassee rally stresses home rule vs prohibition. Grand Rapids salaries for county workers refused. expert to survey. East Lansing white pine blister rust not yet in Michigan. reforestation down due to dry season. East Lansing extension worker C Mandenburg to assist wood-lot owners. Albion state health board asks city to submit water and sewer plans. Grand Rapids county workfare salary plan opposed by supervisors. Sheriff Berry notes plans and threats.
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Cadillac
Wexford
Grand Rapids
Western Association of Shoe Wholesalers
Kalamazoo
Glenwood
East Lansing
Michigan Agricultural College
Chamber of Commerce
Albion
Anna Kubel
Herman Kirk
A. G. Spiegel
German Lutheran Church
Port Huron
Hastings
Hastings Academy of Medicine
Mount Morris
Peter W. Hogan
Grand Trunk Railroad
Monrie
J. J. Siffer
Anna Carroll
Fort Wayne
Ind
Rochester
William Cassleton
Avon Township
Alma
Louise Basinger
Malcolm McLaren
Gratiot
Board of Supervisors
Marccus Pahl
Gale Manufacturing Company
Ethel Linton
Homer
Pullman
James D. Gilpin
Albion College
Leland Dexter
Croswell
Herbert Stankrauff
Carl Tobias
Battle Creek
Ralph Huffer
St. Clair County
State Tax Commission
Muskegon
John R. Porter
Norton Township
Rood’s Bayou
Elery D. Mooar
United Home Telephone Company
Owosso
Shiawassee
Wisconsin
Michigan
A. K. Chittenden
Forestry Department
C. Mandenburg
Ionia
State Board of Health
Sheriff Berry
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