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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1891

Page

3

Attempted Train Wreck and Counterfeit Busts Surge

A chaotic report details an attempted train wreck near Beaver Lake with a headlight tamper and rapid police work by Abbott and Margy officers. It also chronicles a counterfeit ring manipulating 20 denomination notes, involving a photographer’s wife in Bay City and a sequence of arrests, seizures, and investigations across multiple towns.

Bay City Haditen Buck Abbott Margy Tigarian Bthek Putgase Leon Tim Mackinaw Beaver Lake St Hetems Wierd

Rural protection shifts and local misfortunes reported

A garbled Around the State column lists appointments and events across towns. G B Daniel named poste quastor at Murabouer. Sagnon valley lumber shows a busy season. Rev Yr Oxteddy becomes pastor at Lonla Presbyterian bunel. Other items mention road work, a fatal rail accident near Eaglewood, theft charges, a child’s death by chestnut, and a planned industrial sale at Hay Grty after a mill fire.

Sheba Dere Havy G. B. Daniel Quastor Murabouer Sagnon Valley Lumber Aperstors Oxteddy Fermaltrine Athbed Thie Lonla Presbyterian Bunel

Fall of Fonseca and Brazilian upheaval in Rio

Dispatches from Rio de Janeiro report a strong opposition uprising forcing Dictator Fonseca to resign in favor of Vice President Fioriano Peixoto. Nationwide unrest suspected. provinces reportedly deposing governors. Rio remains excited with halted commerce as troops and revolts ripple through the republic. Revenue Marine notes 26 vessels cruised 101,410 miles and 44 vessels were armed, with calls to bolster alaskan gun subsistence.

Rio de Janeiro Ponseca Teols Ponsera Fuevor Fiorlano Peixoto Fonseca Tio de Janeiro Fonsec Kodaneira da Fonseon Abton Revenue Marine Service Donde Hines Agereeat Alaska Ponvion Rovere Basardous

Russia and France Acree at odds over hidden betrothal terms

The article reports Buseia and France Acree claiming Russia and Prince reached a complete verbal accord on a concealed bet between two nations, with plans for a conference led by President Caront, M. de Gilets, M. de Freyeinet, and AM. Ribol to finalize the finance and war-staff arrangements. The piece also notes a New York arrival sighting of the American schooner Whae om and related shipping movements.

Dota C Ntw Mus~ Kero Tegniers Michigan Tudivea Carl Severy Dimondale Retel Masitou Island Chicago Ed Feek Buseia France Acree Russia Prince Carnot Carunt M. de Gilets M. de Freyeinet Vevned Council Ailn Eter AM. Ribol Forest aTairs New York Tall Skrutber Aston George Hiya New York City Chiesa Sti. Lawrence River

Choctaw and Hock taland rail line to Oklahoma City progress

Judge Shockielorl orders completion of the road to Oklahoma City. Twelve miles of track remain along with roadbed and bridges already finished months ago. Construction by Spencer Hue begins stock laying. line expected to run into Oklahoma City within three weeks. Panama Canal liquidator seeks bankruptcy leverage as US eyes favorable canal sale.

Chootaw Oltalion Shockielorl Pourk Okishoma City Thaneoussary el Reco Lend Hue Oklahoma City

Twelve Dead and Injured in Mexican Amphitheater Collapse

An American business agent in Guasajute, Mexico, reports a disaster in this city where a bullfight gathering crashed when amphitheater timbers collapsed. Twelve people died and nine were seriously injured as spectators were crushed, with many congregants present to witness the event.

J. R. Colemen Guasajute Mexico

Storm King wrecks Washington area with extensive damage

Washington reports a heavy rain and wind storm near hurricane strength causing major property damage. The Moetverott music hall walls collapsed. George White tailor and a sewing woman died. two others injured. A gas company reservoir was struck by lightning, losses exceed 160000, total local losses above 100400. Telegraph and telephone lines were knocked out, hindering communications. Across Pittsburgh and Allegheny, roofs torn off, trees uprooted, and houses wrecked. Several fatalities and widespread disruption to coal shipping and river traffic. Other towns report fires, demolished buildings, and further casualties. Telegrams note unrest and international tensions as Guatemala and neighboring regions react to political strains.

Thary Wied Hain Washington Moetverott Music Hall George White Mutanrok's Washington Gas Company Libhtelngwad Durodd Pittsburgh Allegheny The Star Pittsburg Grimes Peebjes Witeriwo Bowta Ruion Joseph Manny, Jr Moudvidie Wheeling W. Via Fielda New York Ai-reueblag Wie Phos Bizzard Thie Lawrence Beauregard Weston Person Akiwa

Mixed Hodgepodge of 19th Century News Blunders

A garbled 19th century news roundup reports multiple incidents across the United States. Items include a Harvard ex-president death in Waltham Massachusetts, workers buried in a Brooklyn cave-in, marital rumor denial by Mrs Blaine, a divorce abandoned in Oregon, a Washington mining strike, a Minnesota pipe incident, a dynamite baggage car wreck in Pennsylvania, large pension outlays, nitro glycerin explosions in North Washington Pennsylvania, a stock legal action by Standard Gas Light against Wallace Andrews, a near-fatal shooting at a Minnesota farm, a Brouivere murder verdict not guilty, an Alliance leader fatally injured during a mob pursuit, and late returns from Tennessee political races.

Thomas Hill Harvard College Waltham Mass Brooklyn WN. Y James G. Blaine, Jr Washiton Ind Schofield Minnesota Nicholas Eilina Pennsylvania Nousury Washington Standard Gas Light Company New York Wallace GC. Andrews George Levow G. W. Kenyon Owatonna Minn Levow Eod Dia Kenyon Munlor Care Folia Hrondberg Alliance Oo Weld Tennessee Milhove

Telegraph Talks and Unrest in Ohio and New York

A montage reports violent mob action by masked women in Coldwater Ohio where four captured attackers were brutalized, a house demolished, and the scene described as a local faction riot. separate lines detail a deadly derailment near Messengerville New York where a southbound passenger train collided with a freight train, causing crush injuries as crews escaped.

Aged Minister Death ruled self inflicted

The death near Evanston of Evra Marsh Boring, a long serving Methodist Episcopal minister in the Chicago district, was ruled a suicide after despondency due to old age. He had been on probation and recently faced repeated threats of self harm. His body was found on a Saturday, aged about 60.

Evra Marsh Boring Evanston Ort Methodist Episcopal Maribe West Chicago

Struck by Yale Students Milkman in Pageant Fight

A North Haven milkman clashed with seven Yale students after a college football victory celebration near a grocery store. He overpowered the group, with the incident prompting a tense scene as others fled. In London, the so called French Colonel faced trial for threatening Lady Jessel and others, with letters hinting at payoffs using dynamite. The jury found him guilty after a struggle with police. A separate notice announced a forthcoming race meeting with high purses and a reduced admission fee, expected to attract many entrants from multiple regions.

Ilkman North Havea Yale Vironites Torneo Tov Yule College Old Bailey London Jessel Hulsover

Oil driller dies after derrick bet challenge ends

John Dougherty of Waynesburg Pennsylvania died after climbing a seventy two foot oil derrick as part of a wager that Campbell would defeat McKinney for governor of China. He had mounting exposure by rain and illness followed, with his brotherhood sending a ball in his honor. Also noting Willian L. Jackson's unopposed re-election as North Leeds MP and A. J. Balfour’s succession.

John Dougherty Waynesburg Puecuingnia Dougherty Republicas Campbell Mckintey Chia

Fire Tragedy as Guests Jump From Second Story Window

A Thames hotel blaze in New York city morning hours forced guests to escape via stairways and down from second story windows. Three servants and one child perished in the fire, authorities say.

Fierce Battle in Mazanderan Ends in Heavy Casualties

A Persian revolt action report notes 200 killed as Mujtanid led Shia resistance near Mazanderan. Government troops reclaimed the area after a drawn out siege, with many rebels captured and expected swift punishment. Also reported is Indiana Governor Alvin P. Hovey's death from heart failure at the Venison hotel in Indianapolis after a westward pleasure trip and illness.

Teberan Persia Mazanderan Parsia Onter Toplace Ander Hgh Indiana Dends Alvin P. Hovey Venison Indianapolis Hovey West Mexico Wos Alvin Petersos Hovey Posey County Jod Im ‘Bo U.S Indiama Volunteers Peru

Coal Miners Strike Hits Pas de Calais France

A strike by about 40,000 coal miners in Pas de Calais disrupts manufacturing and threatens production. The action has spread to Now department and spurred appeals to miners in England Belgium and Germany to halt exports for domestic needs. Despite pressure some imports continue from nearby regions, with no clear end in sight.

Framce Pas de Calais Franra Department du Coa England Belgium Germany

Fire destroys factory as seven Miromen injured

A fire at the Sextro Furniture Manufacturing Company near Cima caused £100,000 damage. The rear building walls weakened by intense heat collapsed the roof over the seven men trapped inside. Seven firemen were burned attempting to enter the doors. One was seriously injured. The cause of the fire is unknown.

Sextro Furniture Manufacturng Company Ab Cima Eotalling

Painter Harry Rees in Elkhart Jealousy Tragedy

Fragmentary report says painter Harry Rees aged 35 in Elkhart killed his wife with a shot to the right hand before fatally shooting himself. The incident followed jealousy claims and left Cooper’s railroad workers unnamed in the sparse text.

Water famine ends. Bay City hunter dies from accident

The report notes a water shortage in Hrooklin and a hunting accident near Bay City. Charlies Melauchlin, son of John Molauchlin, was fatally shot while hunting and died days later. A struggle and injuries occur as he collapsed after the fatal incident.

Hrooklin Charlies Melauchlin Bay City John Molauchlin Worksawn Lumbermen Ohio Nias Critica Cpadl

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