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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1888

Page

2

State Aims at Saving Unfortunates From Crime

Michigan seeks to expand the public school for dependent children at Coldwater. From 1874 to June 30 there were 7 boys and 127 girls received, totaling 3,619. During the biennial period 8 were adopted, 105 declared unsupporting, 44 returned to counties, and a few died. Average daily population was about 1,100 with average stay 14 months. The system emphasizes humane treatment, home placement, and county supervision, seeking $4,000 yearly plus $5,000 for repairs. The board argues prevention reduces crime and costs.

Coldwater Michigan Erin

Wolverine Pardons Jacob Stubenvell for Manslaughter Conviction

Grey Luce votes to approve clemency for Jacob Stubenvell in Saginaw County Circuit Court, citing his prior good character and lack of intent. The case stems from a manslaughter conviction and a ten year state prison sentence, with governor’s pardon aiming to correct perceived past harshness.

Grey Luce Board of Pardons Jacob Stubenvell Uberty Srubenvell Saginaw County Welles Tron Mountain Seattle W. T Cleveland Thomas Burke Michigan Uien Anne Seattle Herman Ak Gay Bosco

Stanley Safe and Letter News From Africa

Letters dated Stanley Falls August 29 report Stanley in Honyala on August 17 and returning toward Bougala with rear guard. Dispatches claim Stanley and Emil Masha are alive and reports of related fatalities and global royal notices follow.

Ilim Stanley Falls Zanzibar Tispoo Tib Wen Stanley Honyala Aru Wenny M. Stanley Canin Masha St Bougala Kores Hils Emin Sali

Immense Opium Syndicate Plunders Coast to Coast

A Saruia Ontario to Chicago opium smuggling ring allegedly led by Capt Durant and lieutenant Charles Weitzel is exposed as yielding vast profits. Detectives nabbed a shipment, Durant escaped, and the syndicate, backed by Col Joslyn of Victoria and “Boss” Harris, is said to have moved opium from British Columbia to California, San Francisco, and beyond, with heavy penalties and immense wealth.

United States Saruia Ont Chicago Gauk Oln Diurarit Sand Head Mich Durent Charles Weitzel Sarnia Jim Davantsys Durant Victoria Col Joslyn Vigtoria Joslyn Hoss” Harris Haerla Wermect Charlesund Eorme Custer Houses Bardia

Rebels Routed in Fierce Colonial Engagement

British and native forces drove rebellious positions near Sulakim Dowa after a brutal engagement. Rebel losses exceed a thousand. British losses light. British encamped in the rebel position as victory appears complete. The report also covers a Birmingham tragedy, Manchester Kansas flood aftermath, and a bridge collapse near Merrimac.

Heyytink Sulakim Dowa

Detroit Market Prices and Goods Reported From Market Day

A detailed survey of Detroit market prices covers meats produce and grains, listing live poultry, dairy items, butter, cheese, eggs, and flour. It records prices for cattle, veal, lamb, pork, lard, and hogs, with references to Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan patent products, shipping conditions, and general market activity.

Detroit Clive Ened Prine Nadie Vkimmed Sey Hoeft al Tente Fiarana Cabtan Faye Tat Ieee Snes Devanent Bhices Nim Apia Nik Dell Frapesaras i BigalGso Minnesota Halera Michigan Wisconsin SMH Silas Drow Joe Brovisiona Mors Sweyer Paths Uepweu Baltie PLEO Lamibe New York Creamery Chicago

Will Sustained in Tilden Will Case and Reading Room Plan

Judge Lawrence upholds the late Samuel J. Tilden will validating a free reading room and library in New York City. The decision supports the proviso for the Tilden trust, allowing substantial funds to be used for construction.

Lawrence Supreme Court Samuel J. Tilden New York City Col George H. Tilden Tilden Trust

Doctor Mackenzie and Bergmann in German medical feud

A London observer recalls the Berlin medical rivalry between Sir Morell Mackenzie and Professor Bergmann, detailing fees charged by German doctors, the emperor’s doctors earning high sums, and Bergmann’s brusque bedside manner as he treats a wounded woman and clashes with Mackenzie over royal medical matters. The piece contrasts Bergmann’s blunt style with Mackenzie’s professional demeanor and hints at court intrigue and money behind royal health decisions.

Germany Nower Morell Mace Wele de von Merginenn Frederick Fhuow Mackenzie Bergmann Berlin Hovel Hartmann Seeminger Acd Krause United States England Mackenain Chur Tage London Mackengie Allen Sir Morell Mackengie Cheryon Wilhelmstrasse Merlin Rama Bergemann Dr. von Bergmann Prof. Bergmann Fulion Lara von Vergmann Tim Eulngeon Charlottenburg Mackenele

Current events zigzag through oddities and global notes

Lincoln man Hetler digs a 1200 foot well while oddities from St Louis to Santiago populate a sprawling, disorderly roundup. Naturalizations rise in New York City, measles deaths surge in Illinois, and Siberian beet cultivation shows progress. Coins vanish from Carthage, debt declines, wheat price pressures loom, and Alaska salmon catches surge.

Mr. Hetler Lincoln Neb St. Louie New York City Mochester Mencock Lod Biemarck Philadelphia California Santiago Siberia Carthage North Africa United States Staton Leratdun Thy Ae Braja Uelr Norway Vermont South Windham Achesinus Mi Bina Kite Creek Colorado Iit Mingeset Dakota Youlize Troi Jast Gene Ferseperteran Central Railroad Macon Gia Union Johann Faber Nuremberg United State Pitebure White House Virginia Freestone Maine Rondaut Cera Alaska Salmon Alaska Commercial Company Karak River Shiloh Columbus London Amsterdam Vienna Australia Cuba Havene Lest Mouth Rampur Mej Preyer Bin Amos Maret Orange N. J Atep United Tt Maryland

The German Kaiser William II Amid War Rumors

A Philadelphia Telegraph London correspondent reports German youth in feverish anticipation of an early war end under Kaiser William II. The piece questions the emperor’s vitality and the impact of his health on Germany’s future while noting widespread nationalist ardor and anxious speculation about the crown’s fate.

William Ijw London Philadelphia William Diatingulsber

Where She Got Them. A minister's wife on porch with buttons

The minister's wife sits on the front porch mending clothes while a neighbor chats. A large work-basket full of battens sits nearby and the visitor notes the abundance of buttons. The wife confirms there are two of the same buttons as a remark passes about recent finds.

Saat Tam

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