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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1889

Page

6

Hotel Guests Roasted and Terrible Crime Reported

A fatal hotel fire in East Tawar killed two men and wounded several others, with one victim identified as clerk Edward Rouges while the second remains unknown. Cause suspected from a defective chimney in an old partially insured building. In Kwamaoo, Mrs. P Milla, wife of the rector, killed her one year old baby and herself in a grim gesture before being found dead, later ruled a murder suicide. Frank Anderson was discharged after examination, others arrested for various charges as authorities probe a string of sensational incidents and trials.

East Tawar Edward Rouges Kwamaoo P. Milla Kypmmeo Palehurot Ati Mra Daniel Wise Chester Eaton County Clinton County Andnais Ted Jonnie Martigen Mutlate Ian Joe Eadie George Diwkson del Borie Kalamucoo Geored Decker East Selnaw McCorwire Porest Ganenee County Cleveland Munner Secretary of the Treasury Marine Hospital Detrot William O' Neil West Hraveh Saginaw River Adan Summers Grand Rapids United Lates Ularetie J. Pont G Rapids Kent County Thomas Jenkins Willa Nevles Teldwater Une & Vesiubure Peretiant Win Sharey David Meicullum Arbor Kalamazoo Gulaty Michigan Milling Hoters Jacksonville Hiltion Howard Junction Giovani Morgarita Spokane Falls Wash T. 1 L. Sandering Minneapolis Triton Casper Cilapy St Titule Mary Anson Anson Casper Actes Tle

Local Michigan briefs list numerous deaths and legal cases

A long, disjointed OCR reel reports numerous Michigan deaths arrests and court actions. Mentions include Monica POUWEY duos, Duke Sump, Charis Satin, and a host of county events in Hillsdale Saginaw Grand Rapids and Detroit. Notices cover burglaries deaths poisonings tests suspensions and elections with scattered names dates and places.

Hunens Mead Beypolds Monica Pouwey Duke Sump & Bs Charis Dockson Marcia Tor Scarlet Tasker Crid Waren Walla Koon Rapiis Revaiver Cay Binke Alontiol Oak Alger Tennessee Coal and Iron Company Washlenew County

Six Persons Die in Fire at Lemond and Huntingtoe Streets

A three story brick building at Lemond and Huntingtoe streets Philadelphia burned after 2 am. Gustave Gruss ran a bakery and store on the bottom floors. The fire trapped residents including Mrs Annie Hitner, W Ida Hitner, George Bruver, Gustave Gruss Jr, Bruno Gruss, and Bye Pe. Mrs Minnie Gruss died later at Episcopal Hospital from injuries.

Philadelphia Lemond and Huntingtoe Streets Gustave Gruss Wbd Mem Gross Eblideen Childres Thames Annie Hitner W. Ida Hitner George Bruver Gustave Grows Lruno Minuie Grress Episcopal Hospital

MissingFamily Mystery Shocks Arkansas Town

A family disappearance near Yellville Arkansas prompts a police probe. Jon Morris from Summerville Missouri reported his family traveling with him. Children ages 10 and 7 and 4, possibly abducted. Morris later found alone in Jasper claiming his wife and two children vanished. Authorities suspect murder and robbery. Suspect details are unclear and the case draws local attention.

Yellville Ark Jon Morris Summerville Childeen Joseph Graves Raves Stora Morrie Jasper Morris

Death of Jefferson Davis Recalls Civil War Years

Aketed obituary notes Jefferson Davis died at 12 45 am in Mississippi. Born in Christian County Kentucky he studied at West Point and served in the army before leading the Confederacy. He later led the Confederate government from Richmond and opposed Reconstruction before his death.

Aketed Jefferson Davis Christian County Kix Jines Des Loto West Polyt Lets Toe Artey Isalon Liew Lary Taylor United States Breginnlor Co 'Taylor Munite Rey Vinian Iolme Brwceville Geavering Lis Excape Vila Ust Bhrain Greeley

SiLCOTT'S STUPENDOUS STEAL INVESTIGATION CALLED

A report to the House of Representatives details a missing cash amount and suspected defalcation by SiLcott, late cashier of the sergeant at arms. A seven member select committee is appointed to examine the office finances, with bondsmen including Gov. Campbell of Ohio. suspicions point to Canada as Silcott’s destination.

Cada Spabsker Layo Spearer K. Silcott House of House of Representatives EO Sticett Abarins House Adsius Stewart Verity iTayne Laws Holman Blount Hemphill Coe Bilcott Sileutt Silcott Sam Montreal United States

Dawn of the Millennium a Radical Abolition Programme

A reform paper by Denyer Col. advocates immediate abolition of private property and all forms of tax or privilege that hinder free trade. It calls for collective or state control of railways waterways utilities and telegraphs with municipal ownership of water works and lines. The movement seeks at least 1,000,000 pledged voters and aims to shield the country from economic collapse as abortion efforts spread nationally.

Denyer Ium Puole Tils

Three Men Killer in Ohio Circus Brawl

A July night riot at a Jumberton Ohio circus turned deadly. Three men, Hunt, Collier, and Kesbra, were killed and about a dozen others injured as weapons including rocks and other items were used. The melee lasted an hour, with screams and groans echoing through the tents. Police investigation underway.

Jumberton Ohio Erie Kesbra Jared

Stanley and the Congo Wanderings in a Lost World

Henry M Stanley writes to the New York Herald on November 2 recounting three years lost in Africa. He describes the Congo Wilderness a vast realm rivaling western Europe in extent and the Mountaine of the Loon journey. He credits divine guidance for his survival and notes a hopeful return to civilization. The report also covers fires, accidents, and political notes from Boston, Wilkes-Barre, and beyond, including shocks of earthquakes and local crimes.

Stanley Henry M. Stanley New York Herald Atria Congo France Spain Portugal

Washington Letters From Capital Amid Scandals And Senate Talks

General Notes From the Capital reports congress delaying major legislation until after holidays. It notes Cashier Silcott’s defalcations, forgery cases, and investigations run by House committees. Mentions links to Louis Tolvault and other figures, plus debates on pay and reforms in Michigan and federal offices.

Congress House Ory Steston Eublon Reanior Alison Uwe Senate

National Wool Growers Elect New Officers at Washington Convention

At the wool growers convention in Washington the National Wool Growers Association adopted a constitution and elected officers for one year. Hon. Columbus Delano serves as president with J. T. Deh of Michigan as vice president, EL Beall of West Virginia as treasurer, George H. Wallace as secretary, and David Comsitt of New York as assistant secretary. An executive board includes FLN. ite. sell, W. L. Binck of Texas, and John McDowell of Pennsylvania.

National Wool Growers Washington National Wool Growers’ Association of the United States Columbus Delano J.T. Deh Mi View EL. Beall West ¥Igina George H. Wallace Pienert David Comsitt New York FLN. Ite. Sell Vermont W. L

Germans Emigrate in Large Wave to United States in 1900s

A historical note records that from January to December a total of 42,000 Germans emigrated to the United States. The figure highlights a significant post 19th century migration trend driven by economic and social conditions influencing displacement and settlement.

United States

Invited for National Jackson Club Meeting in Nashville

The Tennessee governor invites Michigan’s governor to cooperate in promoting the National Jackson club aims. The club’s first annual meeting is set for Nashville on Jan. 5, with Gen. Jackson’s anniversary and inauguration events guiding observances. Akron and China plan salt vein operations on that day.

Lace Tennessee Michigan National Jackson Club Nashville Gen. Jackson Mies Levey of Representatives Washington Dow

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