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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1905
Page
7
Count Cassini argues the Russian demonstrations do not mean revolution and warns Americans not to confuse unrest with a revolution. White notes the czar remains beloved and public order must be preserved, despite industrial strikes and street violence in Petrograd.
Andrew White, an expert on Russian affairs, declares the czar is a weak leader unfit to handle the St Petersburg crisis. He argues the emperor cannot think for 140,000,000 people amid a vast empire, surrounded by advisers who shield the truth.
Lansing Mich Jan 25 the Porter bill allowing Muskegon and Oceana counties to nominate candidates for the election by direct vote passed the house by a large majority after a lively debate. The vote was 77 to 4 with four dissenters. The measure was sent to the senate where it faces committee review and possible further action at a later session.
Mia Johnson of Sault Ste Marie dies in woodland hut while husband John Johnson is away hunting. Three small children nearby. no doctor within a hundred miles. Johnson, an indigenous man, places children with Shrinwark home in Sault and plans to bury wife beside their hut with no services.
Marion Michigan January 25 Mrs Elmer Hardy hospitalized after being shot twice by her husband in her father’s home Monday. She refused to return letters for divorce proceedings. The couple have two children, one with the mother. the elder cared for by relatives. Hardy jailed at Hersey awaiting medical update and legal action expresses regret.
Lansing Jan 21 Major C Vernon United States inspection officer will tour all state military companies. On request of War Department officials he will be accompanied by a state inspector. Due to reduced congressional appropriations there will be no state encampment with the regular arms this year.
Rev. Dr. Janes Gale Inglis of the First Presbyterian Church Bay City informs church officials and congregation that physicians in Battle Creek have diagnosed tuberculosis. He states he must give up the ministry and resign from his duties.
Fiat Michigan January 25 Joseph Port a colored man sues for $100 claiming he was denied admission to the Princess skating rink because of his color. The case reflects a civil rights dispute over access at a local venue.
In Flint Michigan a sixteen months old son of Mrs Edward daw living in a suburban area fell while playing and struck his head, causing a ruptured blood vessel and death within an hour. In Lansing Michigan police and fire commission plan a crackdown on slot machines aiming at their extermination.
New York report confirms ten deaths in steerage on the Rede Starling after arrival from Antwerp and Dover. Among the deceased were eight men aged 24 to 60 and two boys aged 15. The first death occurred Jan 14 with subsequent deaths on the 20th 24th and yesterday. All bodies were buried at sea.
In Delaway Michigan a mother left three children alone in a wooden house as a chimney fire rapidly spread. The two younger children died in the blaze while the older child escaped unharmed. The mother, upon witnessing the deaths, became violently insane as firefighters extinguished the flames. Authorities suspect a defective chimney igniting pulp paper lining the building.
In Lansing on January 2, Louisé Painters and Daniel B Anson wed for the second time after a prior marriage ended when Anson left for the Philippines and failed to write for over a year. Mrs Anson sought a divorce and was granted the right to resume her maiden name.
Prof Kedzie of the Michigan Agricultural College reports chemical analysis of William Joslyn's liver and spleen. Urine samples also analyzed show arsenic traces, sent to Prosecuting Attorney McArthur after two interments and medical treatment by Dr Culver.
Grand Rapids Michigan jury in the Muste murder case was dismissed after ninety one and a half hours of deliberation by Judge Newnham. A juror said a minority favored acquittal. This was the third trial. future proceedings were not announced.
Early opening notice from Joseph Michigan dated January 25 reports favorable weather and announces navigation for the 1905 season between Jo and Chicago will begin February 13. The steamer Argo will operate the across lake run.
LeRoy Layton aged 60 years died of pneumonia while visiting friends in New York state. An old trapper and hunter of this vicinity he was highly respected by his neighbors.
Coloma Michigan January 25 William Castle had his nose torn from his face while assisting a workman to set up a low at Paw Paw Lake A pair of ice tongs slipped from a cake of ice held by a fellow worker causing the accident and serious facial injury.
Friends of G. H. Haasan report his recovery from threatened kidney disease. He credits Foley’s Kidney Cure, recommended for those with similar afflictions. Sold by Geo. B. Sharrar.
The advertisement proclaims Zon Phora as a universal remedy for women’s ailments and general weakness, claiming cures for irregular periods, neuritis, piles, kidney and liver diseases, and overall vitality. It cites testimonials and urges readers to request travel bottles and a health book, alleging benefits and urging purchase through local stores.
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