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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1892

Page

2

Michigan health board praised by state bulletin

A late bulletin from the Michigan Board of Health lauds the state for leading public health efforts alongside Massachusetts. It notes sanitary conventions as key to progress and highlights the board’s officers and partners from Neguane, Michigan, and other regions advancing popular health education and reform.

Michigan Board of Health Michigan Lannensve State Board of Health Massachusetts Ander Powha State Board of Beals Negaunens Alichigun Horeest Tennesnow Wales

Ten Years Behind Velons Hecet William Coulter Sentenced

William Coulter of Sault Ste. Marie confessed to murder of his father during a religious frenzy and received ten years in prison. In court he prayed aloud, then grew composed as Judge Steere spoke. He claimed divine forgiveness regardless of earthly punishment. James Hesl alias McCann received four years for larceny, vowing to escape. Alfred A. St Peter was sentenced to eleven months for indecent exposure to a young girl and to be sent to the brain states prison at Marguetie.

William Coulter Sault Ste. Marie Frenay Coulter Ming Sam James Hesl Alias McCann Bradford Alfred A. St Peter War Brain States Ab Marguetie

Supreme Court Clarifies Insurance Policy Waiver in Fire Loss Case

A supreme court ruling interprets an insurance policy clause on proof of loss and agent waiver. The Home Insurance company clause required proof within four days after loss, but the agent’s lack of timely action led to a denial of payment. The court held the insurer could not enforce waived provisions against the policyholder without clear evidence of agent authority, sustaining the plaintiff’s claim.

Supreme Court Jehubi Gould Dwelling House Insurance Company Prraeunt Axpines Vmnpeny Avion Olberth Ors Agens Suyrese Maya Mintne Joos

Tragic Farm Incident Near Alvin Parallels Darker Mood

A man described as a well-to-do turner in Meenste county, two miles south of Alvin, attempted self-harm and died after a violent episode in a barn. He had shown signs of insanity during the previous weeks and had been under care before the event. Police and a physician were summoned. he was found dead shortly after the doctor arrived.

Horace Ostrandio Commerce Commerce Village Tim Ostrander Samuel Seller Alvin Meenste Weno Turner Morley Philadelphia Pawiler Harris Hares

Fragmented report from distant counties and rail incidents

A chaotic, misspelled item list recounts a Grand Rapids era jail and assault case with Michicar Moonrunners and Charles L Waller aged 79, a 16 year old boy, and various legal actions. It notes a sanitary convention in Holland Michigan, a freight car incident near Kalantar, and a South Bend area protest. Several unrelated accidents, poisonings, and a trainman injury are mentioned along with a teacher meeting in Olivet.

Michicar Charles L. Waller Lewis Antrim Soener Bodad

Boycott the Fair A Labor Battle Over World’s Fair Entry

A. Carney of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers reports unions face barriers at the Chicago World’s Fair. He says workers cannot enter buildings without the agent of the construction department and risk ejection by police. He cites alleged eight hour rule violations and urges unions to consider withdrawing patronage.

Jon Mento American Federation of Labor War A. Carney Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steol Workers Federation Athong Coucil Pres Dent Kliver Brothehood Cargmters Constructiong Department Gompars Department of Construcion Monsier Chicago

Parliament Opens Amid Queen Speech on Ireland and Trade

The opening of parliament featured the queen reading the royal speech from the throne. She mourned the Duke of Clareion and Avondine, praised the new Viceroy of Kerpt, and supported a free port at Yan xibax. The session outlined plans to extend local government in Ireland, broaden agricultural holdings, reform elementary education funding, and improve church discipline while addressing morality offenses.

Toudon Sperlils Yanxibax Ireland House of To Clarence Avondule Duke of Devonstite Lord Hurtington Otter Lond Sallsbury Dudiey

Diplomacy Note Sends Egypt Claim Backed by British Support

The Egyptian Khedive's title and an Investiture of the present ruler were confirmed in a Cairo ceremony reflecting British diplomatic success. The Sultana chose the old form to avoid upset the Khedive. England seeks to act with the concurrence of the Khedive in the ceremony.

Kegloed Constantinople Egypt Cairo England

Tragic Cameron Accident Kills Two Crewell Daughters

A brutal railway accident at Cameron Ohio claimed the lives of two Crewell sisters Georgiana and Casey while crossing near Baltimore and Ohio tracks. They were only attempting to help another when a passing train struck them, cutting the elder in two and leaving the younger severely injured.

Byth Cameron Whitam Crewell Eitieew Thase Kase Georgiana Celawell Baltimore & Chamelhead Cros Georgina Wilind

Water Mass Found Hidden in Norton Pipe Network

In Norton Kansas residents complain of poor water quality. Workers cleaning the pump area uncovered a decomposed dead man inside a water pipe, clothes indicating a laborer. Coroner deduces fatality by exposure. no missing persons reported. France Allows Pork Imports as Certificates Now Accepted. US inspectors' certificates enable importers to land pork previously held due to safety questions. Local chamber urges disposal of unfit meat. authorities may hold meat for decision to return or destroy.

Norton Thomas France United States Hacre Chamber of Commerce Catiiemen Coolidge N. M Woops Second Cavalry Fort Wibgate Dunkirk

4000 Coal Bravers Strike London Dispute Over Wages

A London coal porters strike spread from wage disputes to heavy precautions as 8000 workers went out. In Arkansas at Boyland deputy Ford confronted Hump Discos and others at his home, leading to a fatal shooting. A California Valley Spring stagecoach robbery halted a treasure shipment.

London Borg Boyland Ark Jonathan Ford Biscoe Ford Woot A. Peso Bisco Witewa

Blaine to Resign From Cabinet in Health Move

Washington dispatch reports Secretary Blaine will resign from the Harrison administration to retreat from public life for health reasons. He plans a winter exile in a milder climate, possibly to the Tropics or Cuba, with retirement dates and destinations yet to be set. A separate note describes a deadly explosion at a Philadelphia shanty tied to a powder event that killed one boy and injured others.

Chicago News Washington Blaine Harrison Daily News Hialne Bar Harbor Quine Texas Mexico Ull Hlaine Republic Hining Cuba

Pension for Widow of Civil War Soldier Granted

Mrs Margaret Powers of this city widow of Patrick Powers a Civil War veteran is notified by United States authorities she will receive a pension of four dollars a month and 414027 dollars in money. Her husband served 0 days according to law from enlistment to discharge.

Hamilton Margeret Powers Patrok Powers United States

MEN AND THINGS FOGGY REPORTS FROM A BRISK AGE

A wild collage of news items from distant places and odd incidents. Famine fund tallies, deaths in Vigygaasa and Melion, Texas, a Paris beauty, boxing arrests in Montreal, mine tragedies, thefts, and political hints. Robberies at sea, ice rescues, Navajo tensions, premature burial scare in Dunkirk, and the German empress ill with influenza.

New York City Horace B. Shepherd le Dead Mexica Jobo Redmdad Chaluaiin Mattie Mitchell Paris Buck Wilkerson Melion Texas

Pension inquiry and speaker selects Wheeler as chair

Congress debates pension investigation select committee five members to probe pension practices spanning bureau methods and possible discrimination. Judge Wheeler named chair by Speaker Crisp to lead the inquiry, with a focus on abuses, appeals, and civil service law compliance amidst broader lake interests and pending bills shaping federal pensions and territorial governance.

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Shocked to Death in New York murder case ends

Mellvaine, convicted of the first degree murder of Christian Luce during a burglary at a store in Sing Hing New York, died after a medical procedure and a 45 second contact period. The case, appealed through multiple courts, has haunted Brooklyn and New York audiences for years.

Charles Mojivulne Sing Hing N.Y Macdonald Dortory Mellvaine Christian Luce Luce Milivaine Aga Liew Kolfa Supreme Court of the United States Brooklyn New York

Divorce cases unfold in Grand Rapids court

Jivand Haplds files for divorce from Albert Diranbos in the event court of Grand Rapids. The wife complains of home life strain and a deteriorating marriage, while a separate proceeding sees a minister petitioning for divorce on cruelty grounds after a dispute over prayer and a slap during an argument.

Jivand Maurice Dorenbos Grand Rapda Albert Diranbos Thas Conbinie

Battle in Senegal and uprisings across lands

Dispatches describe Col Humerton Kang Samory repelling enemy forces in Senegal Gol with renewed resistance and severe clashes leaving Samuel Samore wounded and Frroeh casualties. Reports from Rio Grande do Saltand Curumin cite coups, deposed governors, and new provincial command amid regional revolts. In Paris a civil tribunal blocks a widow's sale of her late husband’s pictures, while Saunte Catalina rebels gain ground and threaten Curati.

Senegal Humerton Kang Samory Senegaly Gol Humbert Samory Mae Samore Fruxillan New York Herald Tie Granda Brad Vis Court Melatas Rio Grande Do Salt AL Copaimba Cov. Marte Thon Corumin Pate de. Rocha Curati Saute Catalina Mule

Runaway Cubic Car Injures Five in Brooklyn Cable Route

A runaway cubic car on the Brooklyn Helgut line tipped and struck a carriage after brake failure. Five passengers were thrown from their seats and injured as the car rolled down a steep hill near Montague Street. The scene involved a brake chain break and caused a chaotic descent. A roller process mill capacity and Tobacco River power mention appear as unrelated notes.

Cripin Ab Montague

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