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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1900
Page
3
A gunman shot King Humbert I of Italy during a public event in Rome. The monarch died shortly after as crowds watched, while authorities capture a suspect, and officials from the United States express condolence and solidarity with Italy.
Fragmented text reports factional disputes within the Democratic party and calls across the nation for reform. Mentions Hoan Miesthietse, New York movement influence, and a push to safeguard the tree cuts of silver while debating executive power and law enforcement.
In a violent afternoon in New Orleans the shooting spree left several dead and many wounded. Witnesses say a boy and local figures as well as police were targeted in the chaos. Militia have begun to restore order as the city reels from the deadly incident.
A Cape Town dispatch reports General Christian Dewet offers to surrender if his followers may return home unmolested. Lord Roberts denies any surrender short of unconditional terms. Pretoria telegrams say Roberts has returned with his staff and finds further action against a retreating foe now pointless.
George J. Williams of Manchester Michigan reports his wife, helpless for five years, became able to do her own work after two bottles of Electric Bitters. The ad touts Electric Bitters as a cure for female diseases, nervousness, sleeplessness, melancholy, headaches, and fainting spells, claiming rapid relief and general health restoration. Sold by Shorrar & Mulhol.
A fragmented advisory warns that age related kidney and urinary troubles stem from blood toxin buildup and strain on kidneys. It touts Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills as a remedy, claiming they restore kidney and liver function, ease back pain and fatigue, and purify the blood to prevent further health decline.
Fragmented report references Gonsumption Gura-Warner and a promise of tar syrup, with a pistol-like warning tone. It notes a forecast of a wife’s foresight attributed to SHARK AWW MOL and hints at a land value event in Washington. It also mentions plans to purchase Pacific islands left under Spanish control by a treaty, amid a distracted modern text.
Detroit officials report Hon William C Maybury is unanimously nominated for Michigan governor with a full ticket including James G Ramedell for lieutenant governor John Worwing secretary of state Charles P Bundstrum auditor general Hiram Hud es attorney general James O Hara lands commissioner George Witans superintendent Stephen A Langdon and James McEntyre on the state board of education plus presidential electors Lawrence Hutinger and PHP Di Warhtel. A platform endorses Tryon and Buerenson, supports an income tax, warns against trusts, and pledges to enforce laws on special privileges while critiquing industrial subjugation. A vandal damaged a queen statue in Eisewick park. A 65 year old insurance solicitor died from gunfire in Clie and Saratoga streets incident. William D Daly of New Jersey dies of apoplexy in Far Rockaway.
Washington reports a series of diplomatic dispatches from Beijing detailing a Chinese appeal for mediation and U S response. The messages describe Tsao and Wu Tink Fung’s reports, the allied powers’ aims, and President Taft’s reply urging public assurances and cooperation to restore order in China. Two injured by an accidental powder explosion at Camp Lincoln Camp. Postal service updates allow sealed parcels between treaty nations.
An array of patent medicines and tonics are advertised including Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, Foley's Honey and Tar, and Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup. Testimonials claim cures for dyspepsia, coughs, and kidney issues. Counterfeit warnings note spurious products circulating from Manila.
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