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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1907
Page
6
An Iowa reader lauds Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung issues claiming rapid relief and full cure after several bottles. The ad cites a testimonial from G B Clark and promotes trial bottles, pricing, and a related almanac and other products from Word and Works and Hollister’s.
Unearthed in a fifty year old scrapbook at the Army academy, Whistler earlier a boy of sixteen drew five cadet sketches showing camp life and guard duty. The works, preserved by Lt. Bates in a cadet notebook, include an early portrait of Whistler and four humorous pen drawings titled First Hour to Fourth Hour. The set, dated around 1859 1860, reflects Whistler later becoming a renowned American artist.
Boston voters chose Republican George Hibbard over Mayor Joby Fitzgerald in a hard fought contest seen as a backlash against Democratic governance. The election came amid calls to curb saloon influence and an ongoing city hall investigation prompting partisans to rally. Concord and Keene also reported Republican mayors amid regional political shifts.
In Mercon county a violent incident erupted near Oprrilion when a convoy mouded by Will Etre clashed with local groups. A large crowd gathered as the parade ended with injuries and a man hospitalised. Fifteen degrees were noted in Car vathon as authorities warned of possible further outbreaks.
Waahinetom reports a Senate finance committee move to investigate recent government financial strains and related tensions. Texas Senator Cutherson and Georgia Senator Clay back their resolutions for committee review. Titttan delays to secure data. Paris dispatch notes Latutey proposes surrender terms to Algerian insurgents. Latutey warns of renewed offensive if terms rejected. Secret Taft family death notice interrupts Plymouth report. ad items and misc notices follow.
A yard engine exploded near Bloomfield Farm between here and Birmingham injuring engineer William Brown and killing fireman Thomas Montgomery. Montgomery, 25, from Detroit, was shoveling coal when the blast threw him from the cab. Brown suffered internal injuries and other crew were unhurt. The train halted after a dramatic crash as debris showered the cab and the engine toppled onto its side near the track.
A long fragmented item reports on a municipal overreach debate and road bond issues, detailing committee reconsiderations, a proposed street pathway, and allegations of financial mismanagement. The piece also notes state court rulings about Detroit’s brickmaking powers and a bank’s probable payout to depositors, plus a court sentence for a man jailed over a lunch theft.
Classified notice seeking all kinds of loge and lumber materials including bolts, stave and heading bolts for FP railroad. Also timber and timber supplies like gro and barna. Contact details include two phone lines Elvi Michigan.
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