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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1898
Page
7
Inhabitants endure heat and pests as scorpions and mosquitos hinder life. Nora and Tanbel discuss health, appetite, and a home routine while planning a mountain trip next week. Nora praises a medicine named Hews Sarenpardia for improving her health after time at the beach.
Joseph F Johnson democrat was reelected governor of Alabama. Returns from sixty counties indicate a Democratic state ticket majority around forty five thousand, with populists winning few executive races and twelve counties for local probate judges. In Washington, Secretary Alger orders Maj. A B Hey to investigate conditions aboard transport Concha for sick and wounded returning from Santiago.
Frederick A Ober contributes an illustrated article to the August Century on Porto Rico’s land. The northeast Cordillera rises to the Luquillo Sierra Anvil, with 3600 to 4500 feet peaks and rugged north central terrain. The island holds 1300 streams, fertile valleys, tropical forests, and abundant fruits. Sugarcane, tobacco, and coffee yield well with elevations, while cotton, rice, bananas, and plantains thrive. Mineral deposits include copper, coal, iron, and salt. Cattle and horse pastures support regional export, and reptiles are few while insects are numerous near water.
Aug 1 a Manila report says General Merritt warned the war department the city is in danger due to insurgent attitude similar to Santiago but more dangerous as the Filipinos are better armed and more numerous. Merritt planned with Dewey to demand surrender to forestall insurgent rupture. Alger and Long confer with the president over the serious Philippine situation after dispatches from Merritt and Dewey.
German statesman Otto von Bismarck dies on a quiet Saturday night as Germany mourns. The article traces his rise from Junker beginnings to chancellor, noting his role in unifying Prussia and shaping Europe, including wars and territorial changes that elevated Germany to a leading power.
The text outlines the 1866 Austro Prussian conflict and the creation of the North German Confederation with Prussia dominant, followed by Bismarck’s election as chancellor and push for manhood suffrage. It notes Luxembourg’s attempted annexation, Moltke’s victories in 1870, and King William’s peace terms. It also references Bismarck presiding at the Frankfurt and colonial congresses.
Grand Haven Aug 1 Frank Lacy a one legged man is held on suspicion of murdering Policeman Toubey of London Ohio Cahation officers were here Saturday Lacy showed resistance but was released Mrs Thomas Walker widow of a murdered man in Holl minn s rowd horse Port Haron sues Henry Fencer in a hospital under to her fines and $1 20 damages Mrs Edwend Capas and her daughter Kate Gaye of Owosso bail on charges of stolen goods found at Owosso casket works The stall was stolen from the Owosso casket works They mimic Frank Wiles who set his tire in the casket works last December Planned Pontine Flint electric road not built this year Nolan road Flint Fenton delayed to next year Possible Cortinaw U Wos road through Durand James Linden to Fenton and Holly A transit through Darwood requested Flint wagon works to add a brick addition to raise output 1000 heavy wagons yearly Supt Whiting notes independent phaeton factory project in hand and organization soon Youll not know how much Hood s Sarsaparilla helps until you try Vote today in Ann Arbor Emancipation flag celebration attracted crowds Excursions from Toledo Jackson and nearby ports arrived early Parade at Relief Park addressed by Mayor Coe Hiscock Milton W Gay and others Albion Aug 1 Bartlett aged 82 killed by his grandnephew at his nephew s home near here The killing followed a night when elder Bartlett reportedly took his own action A cousin of Bartlett testified young Bartlett shot at a Moor nearby and the shot led to the elder s death Family said the two boys were alone in the house
The barely readable OCR note hints at a tithe or tax event tied to a specific place and time but lacks clear names, dates, or actions. It remains a fragment pointing to a historical fiscal request or assessment with uncertain details.
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