Charles Murphy Huge Victory in City Election
Druggist Charles Murphy lands a sweeping win as the main feature of the city election. The result centers on the majority achieved, signaling strong backing for Murphy’s candidacy and platform.
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1919
Page
1
Murphy Wins Alma Mayoral Race in One Year City Government
Charles R. Murphy secures a decisive mayoral victory, sweeping all precincts as Alma adopts a new one mayor, one term charter. John Chick Floyd Glass and Jasper Blakely win commissioner seats, Creaser leads short termers, Archer second, Montigel trailing. Ballot measures favor dry continuance, good roads, and antiquated notary amendment loses countywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hire Ward
Piret Peerinet Foesmarpoir Mensy Honene
Charles R. Murphy
Henry H. Swale
Wood Read
Murphy
Soule
C. R. Murphy
Alma
John Chick
Floyd H. Glass
Jasper W. Blakely
Winfred E. Wilson
Chick
Glass
John
Mr. Chick
Phillip W. Creaser
Albert J. Archer
J. M. Montigel
Creaser
Mr. Creaser
Lft
Montigel
Nelson
J. KE. Puller
Nick FE. Laud
Alfred K. Smith
Jacob D. Melman
Michigan
Alec
Filey
W. Cremeer
Aia
Valleren
Daseer
Wilkens
Perior
Kimball to Lead Accounting at Alma Growing Concern
M. R. Kimball resigns from Republic Motor Truck Company and accepts head of accounting at X-Cel-All company in Alma. Former commercial instructor and football coach at the Alma high school, he joins the new firm Monday to oversee accounting operations and bring experience from plant work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
M. R. Kimball
Republic Motor Truck Company Inc
Alm
Hie Cha
Alma
Republic Motor Trash Company J Inc
Kimball Tae
Circuit Court Calendar Ready for April Term
The April term calendar lists three criminal cases People vs Lewis Carpenter perjury People vs Edgar Ferris for poisoning cattle and People vs Alma Spencer for larceny. Also includes a jury list with numerous Alma and nearby residents and other court actions from the Supreme Court and a Postmaster Examination set for May 21 1910 at Alma Michigan. A Still case at Milligan farm near Breckenridge yields moonshine evidence and an Austrian operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Lewis Carpenter
Edgar Ferris
Alma Spencer
Wallace Amesbury
Alma
Edward
Orlin Atkinson
2Nd Ward
B. Brundage
Pineiver
Wesley Beard
Bethany
Joseph Battles
Exmerson
Jason L. Conner
George H. Lean
Ralph Densmore
Hamilton
William Fowler
Sumner
J. B. Gardner
Ithaca
Henry Hott
Wheeler
Pratt Howes
St. Louis
Ward
Albert Jostin
New Haven
Hermanela Elba
Almon Laycock
Ful- Wilbur McCloskey
Trophy Train Here Sunday Many Captured Implements
Residents of the county will see a trophy train on Sunday displaying captured implements from ongoing warfare. Officials say the display, traveling through the region, will offer a somber look at recent conflicts and honor those affected by the events.
War Trophy Train to Visit Gratian County This Sunday
Gratian county residents may view a grand war trophy train Sunday with tanks anti aircraft guns siege artillery and war relics carried from the world conflict. The train stops at Ithaca and Alta between 620 am and 200 pm with twenty veterans guiding tours and speakers at each stop urging public attendance for the Victory Loan drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratien County
Lenin
Gratiot
Itharw
Alta
Ulwew
Victory Loan Committee
Ithaca
Alina
Alma College Opens 1919 Baseball Season With Normals Clash
Alma College prepares to open the 1919 baseball season Wednesday afternoon against Mt. Pleasant Normal with a stronger squad. Veterans from past years and returning service members highlight the Maroon and Cream lineup. Eddie Boyne is expected to start on the mound with Crittenton also in contention. Next Saturday Alma meets M.A.C. in the annual intercollegiate battle on the Aneto field at East Lansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma College
Remson
Alma
Fitch
Buckstop
Adis
Amon
Normals
Nevitt
ax-White Sox
Norgiel
Collegians
Eddie Boyne
Crittenton
Howell High School
Caltegians
M.A
Aneto
Bast Lansing
New Organization Aims at Returned Soldiers Uniting Group
Col Theodore Roosevelt outlines a plan to form a non partisan organization of returned soldiers open to all service members whether overseas or not. The group would review records of those who stayed behind and likely back those who supported war work. W E B Packard of Ithaca was shot in the shoulder by youths shooting at a target while he worked with a team dragging street debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Sife
Roosevelt
Howaels
W. EB. Packard
Ithaca
Officer Griffen to Speak Sunday at Methodist church
Lieutenant Griffen, a decorated overseas veteran, will address a union meeting at the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday evening in Isabella County. He served as private in the Army, rose to first lieutenant, and fought in Cantigny Chateau Thierry Argonne and Meuse campaigns, wounded three times, with notable conduct under fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffen
Europe
Victory Lion
Hart
Isabella County
Ih Jone
HMA
Cantigny
Chateau Thierry
Maine
Et Michtel
Argonne
Meise
Belghamn
Buroe
Heleiam
Alita
Jury panel strained in first trial of Alma woman
The trial of Mrs. Inte Johnson of Alma for complicity in the death of Miss Beatrice Epler began in Isabella county circuit court before Judge Hart Towstiny. Efforts to secure jurors faltered as publicity from Eichorn and Brennan cases impeded panel formation. A special panel failed, with no quick resolution, and opening arguments may not start until next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Alma
Hinton Nelson
George J Sandal
Wellon
Clinton Nelson
George B Shurrar
Nelson-Sandall
Nelson
Lyon & Sears
Davis
Tonia
Montcalm County
Sharrar
Inte Johnson
Beatrice Epler
Itselty
Isabella County
Hart Towstiny Whettie
John
Zenith Guthrie
Colorado
Mra
Gertrude Gilson
Leitness
Cne
Wic Wan
Asve
Eichorn
Brennan
Hee
Civic Committee Forms to Aid Alma Community
A Wednesday evening meeting of the Civic Committee under Coach The Field of Alava college, Olmetead, and the Republic Circle Club led to forming a civic body to work for housing renditions and city beautification. The group plans conferences with city officials to advance local matters and will be backed by the club’s support. Separately, the Republic Athletics team signed new players and scheduled a practice game with the college team as it aims to become a top semi professional squad. The Gratiot county sale of registered Hobstein cattle drew strong local participation, with high prices and most buyers from Gratiot. The week’s events also highlighted advertising value from The Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alava College
Olmetead
Don Bell
Miller
Repiblio Tall Wwam
Republic Circle Club
Mhutty
Alma
Alina
Republic Athletic Association
Oaks
Jersey City
Eee Hunter
Dex Moines
Western Teague
Brockwell
Escanaba
Spink
Shepherd
Mr. Pleasant
Republic
Talks on a New Taxation System
A speaker argues for a radical new tax plan aimed at reducing per capita taxes and expanding liberty. He claims a universal tax and a stamp book system would shift burden from workers to owners, promise lower costs for rent and goods, and preserve ownership gains for capital holders. The proposal emphasizes labor gains, property taxes, and the elimination of internal revenues, closing with an appeal to readers to continue on page eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Hewksaetton Agiin
Rephice Equal Suffrage League Formed After Meeting
The League of Women Voters was replaced by a new suffrage organization to advocate for woman enfranchisement and legislative reform. Mrs Wilbur Mrotherton of Detroit was elected president as speakers including Ida Porter Boyer and Moron Voree highlighted county outreach and county women’s organization progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Change Organization
League of Women Voters To Rephice
Equal ‘Suffrage Organization
Ware Methanud Chilies
Wilbur Mrotherton
Hetroit Wan
Long
Ida Porter Boyer
Moron Voree
Thetrait
Hentley
Grand Kapiils
Janes McPherson
Saginaw
Chalmain
Sory Diehle
Mee von Shepard
Victory Loan Meeting Held Here in Alma
An enthusiastic gathering of about forty county residents met at the Liberty theatre in Alma on Friday to support the Victory Loan drive. County chairman T. A. Robinson, recently returned from service, urged county workers to push the loan, praising the mobilization effort and the role of women in securing pledges and organizing chairs across towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Theatre
Alma
T. A. Robinson
Nervies
France
United States
Wrmg
New York
Promelt
Jin
Wind
Townsebie
Relinson
Ares
Transitions in Alma telegraph office leadership noted
Robert Grabowski resigns after five years as manager of Alma Western Union Telegraph office. He will become telegraph manager at Republic Motor Truck plant in Detroit and arrange a direct wire link. RE Erickson transfers from Mt Pleasant to Alma as active manager. Also, April 11 Gratiot county Methodist ministers plan conference in Alma on Centenary program with Dr. C H Allen among speakers inviting public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Grabowski
Alma
Western Union Telegraph Company
Grabowski
Republic Motor Truck Company Inc
Detroit
RE. A. Erickson
Mt. Pleasant
Telegraph Company
Methoriet
League of Nations debate copy offered by The Record
The Record publishes several copies of the League of Nations swawepir number from Wrerlid Peace Foundation featuring the joint debate between Henry Ontot Lade and A Laverenen Lowell on the Covenant of Paris. Copies available at this office, with compliments from Hon. Joseph W Fordney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrerlid Peace Foundation
Henry Ontotlade
A. Laverenen Lowell
Paris
Joseph W. Fordney
Dry Majority Surprise Hits Liquor Amendment Vote
A dry majority surprise erupts as voters back the liquor amendment amid a wave of unexpected Dey votes. The result hinges on turnout and local sentiment, signaling a shift in the district’s beverage policy.
Road amendment carries Michigan election results highlight dry statewide shift
The state approves the good roads amendment by a large majority while statewide prohibition is defeated. Wayne County leans wet but the bulk of Michigan votes for dry, with cities like Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids joining the dry side. The Republican ticket wins, including Supreme Court Justices Ostrander and Bird, with Alma College graduate Thos. Johnson also elected. Alma High School plans a baseball team coached by Allen Highfield, scheduling games against Arthur Hill and Mt. Pleasant among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mimi Maye
Michigan
Flint
Kalamazoo
Grwod Rapids
Houghton
Marquette
Gratiot County
Tong
Wayne County
Wis
Tte
Dleote
Ed Johnson
Fred M. Kesler
Alma College
Republic
Supreme Court
Russell JC. Ostrander
John E. Bird
University of Michiwan—Benjamin
Hanchett
Lavios J. Hubbard
Thomas &. Johnson
State Board of Education
Frank Cory
State Board of Agriculture
Dora Stockman
L. Whitney Watkins
Tome
Allen Highfield
Eifforts
Arthur Hill
Mt. Piedmint
Owosso
Thuce
High Seliers
Kemp Mayor Wins In Louis Election With Bond Proposals
Dr Kemp was elected mayor of Louis Monday as two bond propositions passed. Voters approved funding for the water plant at 29,424 pounds and for enhanced electric lights at 45,575 dollars. The water bond carried by tarre votes and the electric bond by TS to 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kemp
Louis
Tarre
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles Murphy I
United States Civil Service Commission
Mich
WM. Stuchey
Bee
Almy
Alfred Willert
Until
Erosa
Milligan
Hreckenridge
DeLee
Ahwea
Field
Baseballers
Mas, Johnson
Civic Committee
Circle Club
Hobstein
Wit Hull
George E. Sharray
Bost
E. Frank MacCallumMhor
C. BO Allen
League OF Nations
Tinhet Ie
Alma High School
Kemp
Electric Light
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