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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1911
Page
2
Official call for Republican State Convention Michigan
The Republican State Central Committee calls electors to meet in Saginaw on the first Thursday in March at 1 PM to nominate candidates for Supreme Court eight year term Superintendent of Public Instruction two years Regents of the University eight years State Board of Education one year and State Board of Agriculture six years plus other business. Delegates allocated by county based on last election, with caucus to select district officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Repullicans of
Saginaw
Marchi
Supreme Court
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Thie Lerm
University
State Board of Education
State Board of Agricultur
Eack County
Committee
Committee On
Republican State Central Committee
W. F. Knox
Paul, H. King
Lansing
Arcada Grange Regular Session Addresses Reciprocity Treaty
Arcada Grange met on a Saturday evening February 18 with six officers present. The meeting covered protest against a proposed Canada reciprocity treaty, with members urged to request senators to vote against it. Reports on reading, anecdotes, and magazine reviews followed, and a challenge was set to find the longest word for the next meeting. The session closed with plans for March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcada Grange
Moti
Arcade Grange
Canada
Shia Stete
Camelites
Jook
Tite Bille
Meiiing
Beiarer
Prag
Melilere
Loatin Rubin
Atle Habbel
Bonita Smith
Lincoln
Maria Grover
Wombno
Hore
Frankie Kuliman
Edward Titus
Cur
Titus
Penny Onitch
Grange
Life Saved at Deaths Door by a Miracle Cure
W R Patterson of Wellington Texas recounts a near fatal cough and lung ailment that dropped him to 100 pounds despite two years of medical care. After using Dr King s New Discovery he recovered to 187 pounds and remains healthy. The remedy is touted for coughs colds lagrippe asthma croup and related lung troubles with 50c and 1 00 prices and a free trial bottle. Guaranteed by Wheaton Son and Rhodes Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Patterson
Wellington
Tex
Wheaton & Son
Rhodes
Michigan Vote Splits On Reciprocity In House
The House passed Taft's reciprocity proposal amid a bitter debate with Michigan’s Fordney labeling the measure as buncoed. Of 12 Michigan members, three voted against, seven abstained or did not vote, and two supported the majority. The final tally was 129 in favor with 14 percent of Democrats aboard the majority. The bill now faces a Senate fight and possible extra sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
United States
Canade
House of Representatives
Michigan
Fendney
Dodds
McLaughlin
Denby
Young
Townsend
Gardner
Hamilton
Dickema
Smith
McMorran
Senate
Shatley
Texas
Hepburn
Idaho
George RE. Foster Buly
Canada
Britain
Congress
House
Manco Fordney
Michi
Can
Kaiser’s Illness Reported as Serious
Reports from the imperial court indicate Emperor William’s indisposition is serious. Early bulletins cited a cold with no fever, later acknowledging feverish influenza. He will be confined to his chamber and unable to attend the scheduled duties through the present period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
William
St Ln
Royal Hall
State Briefs Sparse Local Updates and Accidents
A string of brief items covers a range of incidents including a $10,000 damages claim against Ann Arbor railroad after a protruding bolt on a car injured a worker. A wagon with Spanish-American War veterans was struck by a Kalamazoo car injuring Edward J. Stevens. Battle Creek hosts Booker T. Washington, inviting use of the Adventist tabernacle for a paid public address. Jobo Anthony, acquitted twice of slaying, is freed after seven months. Ice cream shippers file a formal complaint with the state railway commission over express company rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
APO
Treat Tahoe Society of Internationaloute
Pombe Warren
Oworee
Corstrillion
Union Telephone Co Tas
Ann Arbor Railroad
Kalamazoo
Edward J. Stevens
Battle Creek Sanitarium
J. H. Kellogg
Booker T. Washington
Washington
Adventist Tabernacle
Jobo Anthony
Battle Creek
Ale Creek
Justice Court
State Railway
Michigan News Briefs From The State Ledger
State land office sold tax lands totaling 131 over six months. George Harria of Churchill wounded by a bear and left near death. Sainte Marie ferry reached St Ignace after nine tours. Marshall to levy a $2,000 tax for a public library, rest funded by citizens. Mail disrupted around Thunder Bay Island and Middle Island for 16 days. Farmer George Bradshaw of near Vilasdale hanged himself after years of despondency. Traverse City reports boosting campaign to aid farmers, fruit growers, and reporters. Marshall Lansing hostage operation tied to local elites. details unclear. Finland born victims in a fisheries incident. several injured in a stove explosion at Mackinac. Saginaw county farm managers exonerated. State mortality notes January deaths and 4,529 births. Detroit prison board member says Osborn should not veto new cell block bills. Marshall mayor confronts gambling complaints with city marshal. Bay City shipyard land option acquired by Standard 611 Co to convert to oil storage. D & M railroad resumes normal service after severe winter. Muskegon residents observe birthday celebrations and postmaster issues. Various local officials face investigations. forestry professor Phillips from Nebraska ends his life in Lincoln with letters left behind. Perpetual motion study blamed for Vernon man’s mental breakdown. Grand Trunk strike breaker Cowles sentenced for passing a worthless check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Land Office
George Harria
Churchill
Straits of Mackinac
Sainte Marie
St. Ignace
Thunder Bay Island
Middle Island
George Bradshaw
Vimsdale
Traverse City
Grand ‘Bravoyse
Christopher Wheever
Marshall-Lansing Otage Fine
Trad
Ed de
Christine Fouree
Guttenburs
Sweden
John Youel
Lawrence Punk
Piborn
Aiarry
Fibern
Mackinac County
Fred Buethin
Wiliam A. Brown
Saginaw
Board of Supervisors
Reaper
Secretary of State
John S. Haggerty
Detroit
Prison Board of Control
Jackson
Sawby
Marshall
611 Co
American Shipbuilding Co
Bay City
Gaylord
Cheboygan
John Peterson
Muskegen
Pears
Oy J
Coe
Dalige
Mall
Tlaly
Keon
Julius Benth
Paolo Davaneat
Laketon Townelt
Muskegon
Sean
Frank J. Phillips
Nebraska State University
Clarence Perry
Vernon
J. A. Cowles
Grand Trunk
Loala
Walter H. North
Charles Wack
Cowles
Rush of Rats Sparks Fear in Battle Creek Spring Freshet Threat
Michigan brief notes report a rat surge in Battle Creek triggering fears of a spring freshet. The chaotic urban infestation disrupts commerce and raises concerns over public health, while authorities debate responsibilities amid severe rainfall and lingering legal questions about funding and policy actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Peculiar Death at Jackson Power Plant Claims Young Worker
Nestor Dubowehl, 21, employed by Commonwealth Power Cr, died after a severe shock at a Jackson power plant. He was in an ash pit with an incandescent lamp when, groping in darkness to avoid broken glass, he contacted exposed live wire ends and was electrocuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nestor Dubowehl
Commonwealth Power Cr
Jackson
Dubowski
Sunday Closings Draw Petition Backlash In Owosso
Residents and business owners in Owosso push a Sunday opening for the post office amid petitions to close on Sundays. Opponents plan a counter petition to Washington arguing late hours are needed for mail arriving up to 7 30. People from all classes rely on Sunday mail handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owosso
Washington
T Mall
Trial of Fox in Circuit Court Refuses Plea
Frank Fox, accused of killing his sister-in-law Miss Fila Blade, was arraigned in circuit court and pleaded not guilty. The judge sent him back to the county jail to contemplate the case for a week before the next court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Frank Fox
Fila Blade
Opium Smuggling Charge Against Mrs Johnson Progresses
Mrs fin Johnson was arrested on opium smuggling allegations tied to four half brothers including Sylvester Lewik. A confession was made to Chief Strolle at Jackson Prison, with examination requested. She faced a Feb 2 hearing, was granted a $1,000 bond, and returned to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fin Johnson
Sylvester Lewik
Jackson
Strolle
Eccentric Surgeon Dies and Funeral Plans Revealed
Obituary notes Dr James Farnum a fortune teller of Port Hired described as eccentric. He directed burial plans and requested his ashes be sent to his old home in Berkshire, Massachusetts, after a long career as a Masons and Knights Templar member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee Sant
Bode
Wratantion
Cadifine Hotel Amt
Dee Rene Thie
Uidtertaker
Albert Futh
James Ko Faron
Sarecott
Parnum
Farnum
Borkahire
Mase
Ann Arbor to adopt telephone dispatch system for rail line
The Ann Arbor railway plans to install a telephone-based dispatching system as soon as instruments can be installed, aiming to start operation before five gasoline motor cars yet to be commissioned in April. The cars will run Toledo and Owosso exclusively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Toledo
Owosso
United Stated Geological Survey
Bureau of Census
Michigan
Doan s Kidney Pills Endorsed By Alma Readers
A vintage drug advertisement urges cures for kidney troubles with Doan's Kidney Pills. It cites Mrs F A Mack of Alma Michigan reporting permanent relief from backache and kidney pain after using the pills from Charles Rhodes Drug Store, and promotes Foster Milburn Co as the U S sole agents at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Dean
Alma
F. A. Mack
Pineave
Alma Mich
Doan
Charles Rhodes
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United
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Fordney
Buncoed
News OF Michigan
Tate Court
Hones
Loggiala
Almot
Jevinia- Hire
Eling Jaeenelon
Wellers
Wright House
Fred Rogers
Packard Automobile
Dr. Lancashire
Packard
Packard 1909
Win. Medler
Telephone Bell
ST. Louis Sugar CO
McCormick
Oliver Chilled
Montigel
John Deere Hay
Greenbush
Empire
Harrison Lamber
Daniel Goggin
J. D. Helman
M. L. Perrigo
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