1895 in Michigan

none 1895 1895 Events from the year 1895 in Michigan. 3 Office holders right|thumb|140px|Gov. John T. Rich State office holders Governor of Michigan: John T. Rich (Republican) Lieutenant Governor of Michigan: J. Wight Giddings/Alfred Milnes/Joseph R. McLaughlin Michigan Attorney General: Adolphus A. Ellis/Fred A. Maynard Michigan Secretary of State: Washington Gardner (Republican) State Land Commissioner: William A. French (Republican) Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives: William D. Gordon Chief Justice, Michigan Supreme Court: John W. McGrath/Charles D. Long Mayors of major cities right|thumb|125px|Mayor Hazen S. Pingree Mayor of Detroit: Hazen S. Pingree (Republican) Mayor of Grand Rapids: Ernest B. Fisher/Charles D. Stebbins Mayor of Flint: Guy W. Selby Mayor of Lansing: Mayor of Saginaw: William B. Mershon/William B. Baum Mayor of Ann Arbor: Ernst M. Wurster Federal office holders right|thumb|125px|Sen. Julius Burrows U.S. Senator from Michigan: Julius C. Burrows (Republican) U.S. Senator from Michigan: James McMillan (Republican) House District 1: Levi T. Griffin (Democrat)Leave a Fine Record: The Retiring Michigan Members of Congress Detroit Free Press February 25, 1895 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12369174/leave_a_fine_record_the_retiring/ Newspapers.com/John Blaisdell Corliss (Republican) House District 2: James S. Gorman (Democrat)/George Spalding (Republican) House District 3: Alfred Milnes (Republican) House District 4: Henry F. Thomas (Republican) House District 5: George F. Richardson (Democrat)/William Alden Smith (Republican) House District 6: David D. Aitken (Republican) House District 7: Justin Rice Whiting (Democrat)/Horace G. Snover (Republican) House District 8: William S. Linton (Republican) House District 9: John W. Moon (Republican)/Roswell P. Bishop (Republican) House District 10: Thomas A. E. Weadock (Democrat)/Rousseau Owen Crump (Republican) House District 11: John Avery (Republican) House District 12: Samuel M. Stephenson (Republican) Population Sports right|thumb|200px|1895 Michigan football team Baseball 1895 Detroit Tigers season – The Detroit baseball team, known for the first time in 1895 as the Tigers, competed in the Western League. The Tigers finished in sixth place with a 57–67 record.Western League Done The Topeka Daily Capital September 24, 1895 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12403372/western_league_done/ Newspapers.com The team's statistical leaders included Sam Dungan with a .424 batting average, Al McCauley with 15 home runs, Count Campau with 44 stolen bases, and Robert Gayle with 22 pitching wins.1895 Detroit Tigers Sports Reference LLC Baseball-Reference.com July 11, 2017 https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?id=02ab7d7a George A. Van Derbeck was the team's owner and manager. 1895 Grand Rapids Gold Bugs season – The Grand Rapids baseball team, known as the Gold Bugs, also competed in the Western League during the 1895 season. The Gold Bugs finished in last place with a 38–84 record. 1895 Michigan Wolverines baseball season – The Wolverines compiled a 19–3–1 record.2012 University of Michigan Baseball Record Book University of Michigan 2012 August 9, 2017 22, 61 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/bsb-recordbook-2012.pdf March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304120456/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/bsb-recordbook-2012.pdf dead Edmund Shields was the team captain.2012 U-M Baseball Record Book, p. 13. American football 1895 Michigan Wolverines football team – The Wolverines compiled an 8–1 record, won seven of their games by shutouts, and outscored their opponents by a combined score of 266 to 14.1895 Football Team University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library July 11, 2017 https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1895fbt.htm 1895 Michigan State Normal Normalites football team – Under head coach Marcus Cutler, the Normalites compiled a record of 3–3, and outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 119 to 54.2015 Eastern Michigan Football Digital Media Guide Eastern Michigan University Football June 30, 2016 158, 170 http://www.emueagles.com/custompages/football/2015/2015EMUFBGuide_072215small.pdf Chronology of events right|thumb|170px|Detroit Central High School January January 1 – John T. Rich was sworn in as Governor of Michigan in a ceremony at Lansing.Sworn In! Gov. Rich and State Officers Took the Oath of Office Detroit Free Press January 2, 1895 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12365551/sworn_in_gov_rich_and_state_officers/ Newspapers.com January 23 – Both houses of the Michigan Legislature met in joint session for an election to fill Michigan's seats in the U.S. Senate. James McMillan was unanimously reelected a full term. Julius C. Burrows was elected for a term of four years.Doings At Lansing The True Northerner January 25, 1895 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12365282/doings_at_lansing/ Newspapers.com January 24 – Wreckage from the steamer Chicora was found in Lake Michigan from Benton Harbor to South Haven.Mourning! Many Families In Despair Over The Loss of The Chicora Detroit Free Press January 24, 1895 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12367470/mourning_many_families_in_despair_over/ Newspapers.com All 26 persons aboard the ship were lost in a winter storm,Chicora Went Down The Ironwood Times January 26, 1895 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12367709/chicora_went_down/ Newspapers.com and wreckage continued to drift ashore in the months that followed.Cast Upon the Shore The Palladium April 19, 1895 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12367620/cast_upon_the_shore_chicora/ January 26 – Contingents supporting and opposing Detroit Mayor Pingree clashed at the Detroit Auditorium over the Thompson health bill and a proposal in Lansing to strip the Mayor of the power to appoint a health commissioner. The Detroit Free Press called the clash of the two factions "a spectacle never before witnessed in this city or state."Twas Plain Detroit Free Press January 17, 1895 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12367878/twas_plain/ Newspapers.com February February 2 – Dr. Horace Eliot Pope was murdered in Detroit, his skull shattered to pieces by blows from a hatchet wielded by William Brusseau, a barber. Brusseau claimed he was defending himself and Pope's wife from an attack by Pope. The police alleged that the murder was motivated by life insurance on Pope.Horrible! Dr. Horace Eliot Pope Brutally Murdered Detroit Free Press February 3, 1895 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12368233/horrible_dr_horace_eliot_pope/ Newspapers.comThe Murder of Dr. Pope Detroit Free Press February 4, 1895 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12368282/the_murder_of_dr_pope/ Newspapers.com Brusseau then changed his story and claimed that Mrs. Pope had murdered her husband after weeks of planning.Confessed! Brusseau Broke Down Completely Last Night Detroit Free Press February 5, 1895 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12368351/confessed_brusseau_broke_down/ Newspapers.comShe Did It! Brusseau Makes a Renewal of His Confession Detroit Free Press February 6, 1895 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12368430/she_did_it_pope_murder/ Newspapers.com On June 4, the wife, Nellie Pope, was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.Murderess: Mrs. Nellie Pope So Branded by a Jury of Her Peers Detroit Free Press June 5, 1895 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12398150/murderess_mrs_nellie_pope_so_branded/ Newspapers.com February 13 – Sen. McMillan proposed that Fort Mackinac, which had been decommissioned, be transferred to the State of Michigan for use as a park.A Park for Michigan Detroit Free Press February 14, 1895 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12368664/a_park_for_michigan_mackinac/ Newspapers.com McMillan's plan was approved, and Mackinac Island State Park became the first state park in Michigan. April April 16 – The Detroit Free Press referred to the Detroit baseball club as the "Detroit Tigers" in the first use of the nickname for the club.Notes of the Detroit Tigers for 1895 Detroit Free Press April 16, 1895 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12376206/their_first_breather_notes_of_the/ Newspapers.com May May 1 – The Detroit baseball club opened its season with an 11–6 victory over Toledo. The game, played on a Wednesday afternoon, attracted a crowd of 6,267. The game was preceded by a parade led by Mayor Pingree through the streets of Detroit that was viewed by "tens of thousands." In a pregame ceremony marking the opening of the season, Western League President Ban Johnson presented Mayor Pingree with a ball. Former Detroit catcher Charlie Bennett, crippled in a train accident on e year earlier, was presented to a loud ovation, and Pingree threw the first pitch to him.Victory: The Proud Bird Perched On The Detroit Club's Banner Detroit Free Press May 2, 1895 1, 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12376143/victory_the_proud_bird_perched_on_the/ Newspapers.com May 8 – Woman protested at the State Capitol in advance of a vote on a bill granting women the right to vote. The bill narrowly failed to receiver the required super majority.Two Killed Detroit Free Press May 9, 2017 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12376376/two_killed/ Newspapers.com May 13 – The cornerstone was laid for Detroit Central High School (now known as Old Main on Wayne State's campus. Mayor Pingree and 1,500 high school student attended the ceremony.Well and Truly Laid: New Central High School Corner-Stone In Place Detroit Free Press May 14, 1895 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12366596/well_and_truly_laid_new_central_high/ Newspapers.com May 19 – The United States Geological Survey's annual report on the world's iron ore resources showed that Michigan remained the country's leading producer with 4.4 million tons produced in 1894. Michigan had been the country's leading producer of iron ore for six consecutive years.Michigan Still On Top Detroit Free Press May 20, 1895 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12376907/michigan_still_on_top/ Newspapers.com May 31 – The steamer Norman, of the Menominee line, sunk with the loss of life of three crew members after it was struck by a Canadian boat Jack in heavy fog off Middle island in Lake Huron near Alpena.Fatality! Canadian Steamer Jack Cuts Into The Norman Detroit Free Press June 1, 1895 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12398073/fatality_canadian_steamer_jack_cuts/ Newspapers.com June June 5 – Oscar C. Fischer, age 28 of Detroit's Fischer Brothers firm, was arrested after he shot and killed Hugh McAfee, a constable of Springwells Township, after a dispute two days earlier at Frank Hall's saloon. Fischer claimed he acted in self defense after McAfee attacked him.Shot Dead! Constable McAfee Murdered in Delray Last Night Detroit Free Press June 6, 1895 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12402564/shot_dead_constable_mcafee_murdered_in/ Newspapers.com June 9 – A fire in Kalamazoo destroyed one of that city's most important business blocks, causing $300,000 in damage. The fire started at Dewing & Sons lumber yard, where two young men were suspected of starting the blaze. The fire was blown west along Burdick Street and north to a warehouse by the wind along Kalamazoo fire department was assisted by a unit from Battle Creek. There were no fatalities.Kalamazoo's Big Loss Detroit Free Press June 10, 1895 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12402883/kalamazoos_big_loss/ Newspapers.com June 12 – A contest for control of Michigan's Republican Party, between factions loyal to Detroit Mayor Hazen S. Pingree and Joseph M. Weiss ended in victory for the Pingree faction. Frank A. Rasch was chosen as the new party chairman, replacing Weiss.Deposed! Joe Weiss Fired As Chairman By Pingree's Quorum Detroit Free Press June 13, 1895 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12403058/deposed_joe_weiss_fired_as_chairman_by/ Newspapers.com November November – A. Baushke & Bro. announced plans to build a factory in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to build their horseless carriages under the name Benton Harbor Motor Carriage Company.Horseless Vehicles: Benton Harbor will have a Factory for Turning Out Motor Carriages The Palladium November 29, 1895 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/6380106/story_about_the_early_baushke_automobile/ The Baushke automobile predated the earliest automobile of Henry Ford and is "believed to be the first motorized vehicle built completely from scratch."Car Built in 1895 in Benton Harbor, MI, Still Runs Import Car March 29, 2010 http://www.import-car.com/car-built-in-1895-in-benton-harbor-mi-still-runs/ Births February 13 - Helen MacKellar, actress, in Detroit February 18 – George Gipp, All-American football player for Notre Dame who was the subject of Knute Rockne's famous "Win just one for the Gipper" speech, in Laurium, Michigan March 13 - Roy H. Warner, one of 10 recipients of the Airmail Flyers' Medal of Honor, at Vulcan March 29 - Carmen L. Browne, author and illustrator of children's books, in Calumet April 15 - Kathleen Kirkham, actress, in Menominee April 19 - Harry Kelly, Governor of Michigan (1943-47), in Illinois April 23 - Ty Krentler, fullback, in Detroit May 1 - Leo Sowerby, music composer, in Grand Rapids June 9 - Archie Weston, Michigan quarterback 1917, in Alpena July 3 - Clarence J. McLeod, US Congressman (1920-1941), in Detroit August 12 - Alice Acheson, painter and printmaker, in Charlevoix September 13 - Ruth McDevitt, actress, in Coldwater December 13 - Ernest Watson, football player and coach, in Pontiac Deaths March 5 – Charles Lanman, author of "The History of Michigan" and "Michigan Red Book", government official, artist, librarian, and explorer, at age 81 in Washington, D.C.Chas. Lanman Is Dead Detroit Free Press March 6, 1895 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12369484/chas_lanman_is_dead_one_of_michigans/ Newspapers.com March 20 – Philip St. George Cooke, U.S. Army cavalry officer who served as a Union general in the American Civil War, noted for his authorship of an Army cavalry manual, and sometimes called the "Father of the U.S. Cavalry", at age 85 in DetroitFamous Soldier Dead: Gen. Philip St. George Cooke Passes Away Detroit Free Press March 21, 1895 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12370045/famous_soldier_dead_gen_philip_st/ Newspapers.com March 24 – James Battle, fire chief in Detroit for 35 years and namesake of the James Battle, in DetroitJames Battle Is Dead Detroit Free Press March 25, 1895 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/4842019/1895_chief_battle_dies/ Newspapers.com April 9 – Cyrus Lovell, speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives (1855–1856), at age 90https://mdoe.state.mi.us/legislators/Legislator/LegislatorDetail/3964 Legislator Details - Cyrus Lovell Library of Michigan November 30, 2023 May 12 – Theodore H. Hinchman, a leading Detroit businessman, at age 78 in DetroitT. H. Hinchman Is Dead Detroit Free Press May 13, 1895 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7194217/detroit_free_press_obit_for_th/ Newspapers.com May 19 – William Adair, a Detroit resident since 1834, state senator and nursery operator, at age 80 in DetroitAn Old Resident Gone: William Adair Passed Away Yesterday Afternoon Detroit Free Press May 20, 1895 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12376959/an_old_resident_gone_william_adair/ Newspapers.com See also History of Michigan History of Detroit References 30em