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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1905
Page
2
The RecorD claims the Alma newspaper has three times more readers than any other paper here. Discussion covers farming costs, transportation, crop markets, and the impact of rail pricing on farmers. Roosevelt and Texarkana politics are referenced amid calls for better agricultural programs and voter participation.
Researchers warn raw oysters may carry infection risks linked to Tephold and other elements. The guidance stresses thoroughly cooking oysters to destroy potential pathogens, advising careful handling to prevent unsafe consumption.
Hastings grants a 30 year gas plant franchise. Kalamazoo man marries himself a wife amid odd reports. Detroiter Rosa Schultz confesses jewelry theft from a tailor's shop. Michigan officials discuss city incorporation and business news. William B. Comstock dies in Detroit. James Campbell, aged about 70, hangs himself after family pattern.
Bay City Michigan February 7 Hon Arch bald McDowell attorney bank director business man and former mayor died Monday at his home aged 72. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1861 and practiced law until his death.
Gov Warner rejects reappointing Dr Baker as health secretary while two Grand Rapids and Detroit doctors are named to the state board. Legislative sessions consider taxation on sleeping cars and related transit measures as debates over health and public policy unfold.
Thomas Twamley a wealthy Grand Rapids real estate dealer was attacked in his barn at 8 30 pm by a masked assailant who took 28 75 and left him unconscious. Neighbor found him and carried him inside. Simon Luce a former employee was arrested on suspicion. bloody clothing found at his home.
In Marshall Michigan on February 2 Mrs A J Tucker and her daughter narrowly escaped asphyxiation when a coal stove leaked gas after they retired. Mrs Cornell woke to her cat’s cries and, after several attempts, reached a telephone to summon Dr. W Houston.
The Citizens Bank of Union, four miles east of Marengo, has closed and the owner E. W. Bettite is missing. There are nearly 15000 dollars on deposit. Settle also operates banks in Forrest, Illinois, and in Michigan.
Hiram Hilliard abducted his eight year old daughter Ethel Hilliard from the third ward school in Cadillac Michigan after being released from jail on unrelated charges. He claimed an attorney order for custody, struck the girl, and escaped with a woman believed to be his sister. The mother and other children live in Kalamazoo. authorities fear he may head there.
The seventh annual Michigan Grocers and General Merchants Association gathering drew about ten merchants and storekeepers. Various speakers addressed conditions in the trade and competition, noting factory reach and price pressures. A fatal shooting at Grant Township occurred during a separate incident, where a parade of events led to a young girl’s death and injuries to a boy.
A factory in Parminigian near Warner’s Cheene suffered fire damage spreading to curing sheds and adjacent houses. Fire destroyed parts of the building and caused insured losses while workers aged 26 and a brother were injured by a falling tree while nearby.
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