Negotiations Collapse as Britain Prepares for Long Coal Strike
London reports negotiations to settle the British coal strike broke down early today. Miners and owners failed to meet over preventing flooding of mines, prompting widespread preparations for industrial warfare. Soldiers rushed to coal regions, food stores protected, and lightless nights expected to continue during the strike. Prime Minister Lloyd George appealed for public aid in the crisis.
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London
Eng
Great Britain
Prominge Llnyd George
All England
Femi
Englert
England
U. F
Lloyd George
Loyd George
House of Commons
Murderer of Elwell Arrested in New York
New York April 7 By UV Roy Harris arrested in Buffalo for the murder of Joseph Elwell a prominent New York clubman who was mysteriously killed last month He confesses that a mysterious woman named Mrs Fulroud urged Dunkin and himself to kill Elwell in Central Park offering 5000 Harris says police seek the woman Mrs Fairchild but have no clue to her identity Also a letter to the Alma Record from the Citizens League disapproving of Monday’s crepe hanging and the League’s lack of knowledge regarding the mayor and commissioners actions.
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New York
Poal Roy Harris
Buffalo
Joseph Elwell
Central Park
Elwell
Harris
Fairchild
Alma Record
Citienns' League
Alma College students set world record in fundraising drive
Leaders at Alma College Alma Michigan led a two day drive in which every student subscribed to a 110000 fund to build a new gymnasium as part of a 685000 appeal 500000 of which goes to endowment. Average per student was 46 dollars and total raised 4157. The campaign saw 100 percent student participation while faculty pursued a meeting. A student who started with seventeen cents funded his way and even opened a small bank account.
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Alma College
Alma
Michigan
Campalen
Atulents
New Enterprise Ala tech opens The IV Blwotele Bap store
The new electrical appliance shop in Alma will operate opposite 66 Superior, run by BE G. Schulte and W HLT Lawrence. Both men recently resided in Alma, with Schulte bringing retail expertise and Lawrence electrical knowhow. They will feature Cateract Electric Clothes Washer and Stoner, plus Ohio Tuce Electric Carpet Sweeper. Demonstration day set for April 8 at the 1900 Electric Shop with an appeal for locals to visit. The Alma Record wishes them success. Also notes exchange of temporary Fourth Liberty Loan bonds for permanent coupons and a sale at Robinson’s offering ten dozen Liberty Apron Dresses regular 2.50 and 9.00 values for 1.19.
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Ala Tech
BE. G. Schulte
Alma
Sandhe Boys
Alma Record
Mail Robbery at Dearborn Station Stuns Chicago
Chicago April 7 robbers staged a daylight mail heist at Dearborn station with nearly a dozen clerks and hundreds watching. They seized mail believed to hold as much as 500000 dollars as police broaden a statewide and national search for the culprits.
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Chicago
U. Py
Dearborn Station
Illinoia
Postjal
Former Emperor Carl Hungary Seeks Asylum Abroad
Lucerne Switzerland reports that former Emperor Carl Hungary is homeless and seeking refuge in a foreign country, with entitlements to stay briefly in Switzerland while arranging asylum elsewhere. Indications point to a potential move to Spain. Liberty Aprons Dresses advertised in heavy percale for $2.60 and value items at Rottison's for $1,090.
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Lucerne
Switzerland
UV. P
Carl Hungary
Carl
Spain
Liberty
Rottison
Alma College memorial gymnasium fund gifts listed
The Alma College fundraising drive reports further subscriptions totaling 77 000 dollars of the 110 000 needed for a memorial gymnasium. The list includes J W Kelder John Bacon DeVere Chapman J N Cummings and many local supporters such as Wolverine Dairy Arcada Livery Alma Creamery Company and numerous individuals led by Mrs and Dr E T Lamb and Mrs H E Reece.
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Alma College
Alma
Mrr
J. W. Kelder
John Bacon
DeVere Chapman
J. N. Cummings
David Blenbaum
Fortune Bros
Frank N. Grover
H. M. Glass
C. J. Halteman
E. T. Lamb
Frank O. Parker
Clyde ©. Plank
Charles D
Bessie Powers
H. E. Reece
A. B. Scattergood
E. Citz
H. C. Griffin
H. R. Hall
Verne Hirschberger
Howard Hoyt
Anna Luts
George P. Ryan
Etta Stuckey
G. R. Wilber
A. Wagner
Lillian Wheater
Alma Creamery Company
Winnie Griffin
Howard Hott
William J. B. Hill
M. E. Lown
S. Newcomer
E. L. Overmyer
Lillian Swarthout
Alma College endowment appeal lists large donor totals
The Alma College endowment campaign releases a growing donor list with many contributions of 100 dollars or more. Names include FW Bogeles, L A Sharp, Jotham Allen, Mrs. Sadie M. Soule, Charles G. Rhodesmo, P W Creaser, PF E Pollasky, and others, with notes of amounts and repeat givers. Also advertised is a horse sale at Wright House Livery in Alma, March 16, from 1000 pounds up, weather permitting.
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Alma College Endowment Fund
Alma
FW. Bogeles
L. A. Sharp
Jotham Allen
We A. Bahlke
Sadie M. Soule
Charles G. Rhodesmo
J. W
Ward
Roy W. Hamilton
M. L .Boisset
Ethel N. Babb
J. T. Ewing
W. S. Ritter
Ditto
HH. M. MacCurdy
George B. Randels
Grace
Roberts
F. E. West
Charles D. Brokenshire
Babcock & Grosskopf
J. Carney
Mrs. L. N. Baker
Fred L. Broughton
Earl C. Clapp
D. B. Smith
W. L. Gelston
Karl R Adams
N. Bardaville
L. Bennett
Biggerstaff
William Bourikas
G. S. Crisp
Ed. Gillett
Grover
Chas. Murphy
Grace McNinci
Fanny Sharrar
Edward G. Sluyter
John D. Spinney
L. E. Thompson
R. B. Wagner
J. W. Robinson
First State Bank
R. B. Smith
Boo Ray G. Swigart
E. ©. Crandell
Wright House
Mich
Weinburg Bros
Detroit
Andrew J Hall Dead in Alma After Long Local Service
Andrew J. Hall longtime Alma resident died Wednesday evening on State Street after years of illness. A prominent local business and political figure, he helped lead the community in its early days. Born October 4 1865 in Eton Rapids he married Miss Hannaly Woodworth in 1885 and moved to Alma two years later. Survived by his wife and several relatives. Funeral will be from the home Friday with Rev Davis of the Episcopal church and the Mason lodge assisting at Riverside cemetery.
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Thin City
State Street
Alma
Hall
Davis
Epinenpal Church
Mason Lodge
Durig
Riverside Cemetery
Eton Rapids
Misa Hannaly Woodworth
Alma Lodge & A. M. No
Far Mee
Michigan People Killed in Wreck in Tennessee
Somerset Kentucky April 7 Four Michigan people were among six killed in a Southern Railway wreck near New River Tennessee. Names include F E Cook Orion J Tush PF Rammich Detroit William Parks Grand Rapids Harriet Lovereen Lakeview Corey Vining Lakeview, with others aboard. John Spinney and family attended the bride. Rev Willis L Gelston officiated the wedding and a luncheon followed.
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New River
Tennessee
Somerset
Dy U
Southern Railway
Tenn
F. E. Cook
Orion
J. Tush
Rammich
Detroit
William Parks
Grand Rapite
Harriet Lovereen
Thi City
Corey Vining
Lakeview
Gratiot
John D. Spinney
Willis L. Gelston
Miss Spinney
Vining
Hatchery Possibility in Alma Chamber Pushes Study
The Alma Chamber of Commerce asks Michigan State Game Fish and Forestry for Hatchery plans amid reports of possible new state facilities. Current hatcheries are at capacity and unlikely to expand. the chamber hopes a hatchery could be located on the Pine River near Alma in the future.
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Alma Chamber of
Michigan State Game, Fish
Pine River
Laon
Chamber For Commerce
Alow Nay
Pitre
Ueelty
Legionaires to Bowl in City Event at Legion Dome
George W. Myers Post No 2 American Legion hosts a bowling match against the Leition Poats of Vestabure and St Louis at the Legion domeine city hall. A feature is a movie showing from the Strand theatre and a tribute meal for the stars.
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George W. Myers
American Legion
Vestabure
St. Louis
Legion
Agency changes in Alma surface amid local garage ties
The report notes a Detroit based agency securing a local service station and securing a license for Centime county. It mentions Stevens and Hobbes and a pending move to Arshetvides with plans to boost the area’s satellite and auto business. Local firms claim to have built equity over years in Alma.
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Detroit
Deere Stiles
Stevens & Hobbres
Cemtint
Alma
Arshetvides
Home talent play planned at Strand theatre Monday
Hin Alia Joh of Knights of Pythias has organized a home talent production The Leeson of Prentehip to be staged at the Strand theatre on Monday evening April 18. The cast is busy with practice for a strong drama expected to be one of the best local shows in years. Fresh cottage cheese advertised for Wolverine Dairy.
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Knights of Pythias
Leeson
Prentehip
Strand Theatre
le Pin
Campaign to Build Alma College Memorial Auditorium
Gelston leads canvassing for Alma College fund drive with 90 workers, aiming to raise about $880,000 statewide and over $104,000 locally. Meeting warns pledges fall short. plan includes memorial gym and auditorium funded by city and out-of-town contributions. Canvassers urge immediate support to expand the college serving 1,000 students in a central district of 3 million people.
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Cushing
Wagner
Winslow
W. L. Gelxtap
Alma College
Peing
Alma Courie
Gelstap
Crooks
Memorial Gymnasium
Therdis Ale
Nevessary
Outeidere
Alma Organization
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Jerome Kanter
E. B. Berman
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