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The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1891

Page

2

Investigation of Soldiers' Home Building Reveals Deterioration

A state investigation into the Soldiers' Home building found dangerous structural faults. The committee observed walls spreading, a roof supported mainly by one system, and braces failing. Expert testimony warned the building could collapse, costing substantial funds to fix, with full reconstruction or demolition under consideration.

Andrew J Ward Bein Wank & Itusmeli Pilnt Cerooi Walla Celal Ef. Myers

State Legislature Debates Ballot System and Reapportionment

The article details a proposed official ballot modeled on the Australian system with party columns and candidate names, plus a straight party vote option. It notes Senate action on elections, tax bills, and county vs state tax administration, plus the congressional reapportionment and new Detroit charter approval.

Committee On Elections of House Dows Iasperter Bir Choe Ik Tbe Iverty Elton

World Across The Nations and Notable Crises

A collage of brief items reports currency and agriculture concerns in Brazil and Kansas, a cyclone at Cairo US, counterfeit arrests, political recalls in Berlin, sunstroke deaths in New York and Boston, shipboard drownings, and notable society notices including marriages and clergy remarks.

St. Louis Brazil Cairo Kansas Pope Cardinal Manning France Havel New York Boston George Cooney Lansington Howell R. Price Nazareth Methodist Episcopal Churet Camden N. Dh

Michigan State Items headlined local notes and incidents

A digest of scattered Michigan items includes Orchard Lake Academy filings, Saginaw high school class of 25 graduates, plans for a railroad project in Rapids with bank interest, Gallagher of Cheboygan named district importer, Dr J. Thompson of Milwaukee dies, Havney & Sons of Marletwe sell eggs, E Howlett elected commissioner for Livingston, Hope College graduation round, Fiske of Jackson declines Toledo church, Clark of Big Rapids promotes spring water project with $4000 spend, John B Welch of Toul sells farm for horse racing, Willam 1D veteran officer dies, Schwils of Jackson ill, Hoag Brockway resigns as preceptress, Palen arrested for embezzlement, Standart Cushion Co. among firms facing charges in a bank case, Moore Co. lumberman dies in Detroit, Jane Boswell of Battle Creek visits Moodry, doctors caution stomach purity, Redger’s absence noted after a fire in Zilwaukee.

Omiate Orchird Lake Academy Saginaw High School Rapids Gallagher of Cheboygan J. 2 Thompson Milwaukeu Deal Havney & Sons Marletwe Talais E. Howlett Issioner Schnvis Livingston Hope Fiske Jackson Toledo

Rainmaking Experiments Explode Balloons In Drought Test

Washington reports on a government led rainmaking program using hydrogen and oxygen balloons to induce rainfall. Three tests involved high altitude explosions to trigger rain as officials including Nettleton Spaulding Willets observe. Initial blasts produced sparks and fire, with mixed outcomes, while a later trial reportedly shows success in rain induction.

Wade Col Dyrenferth Department of Agricultur Washington Fryworks Nettleton and Spaulding Treasury Department Willets Department of Agriculture Scientinny

Famine Period Report From Sions City Iowa Flood Strikes Valley

A Moyd river flood reached Sions City in Iowa early Friday after sweeping past Lemurs and Merrill. About twelve feet of rise flooded the valley, with 150 houses partially submerged and residents moving to the hills. Major facilities in the suburb including a store, shoe factory, flour mill, and foundry closed, but there were no deaths. A man from Mavilte reports widespread destruction of crops and a near complete inundation of villages near Cherokee. Water stretches across roads and rail lines isolate towns, hindering relief as supplies are destroyed and debris makes rescue difficult.

Sions City Iowa Moyd Lemurs Merrill Mavilte Here Aurelia

Reciprocity Prospects In Ottawa Budget Speech

The Ottawa report notes the budget in the commons with focus on reciprocity hopes and sugar duties relief. It cites Secretary Blaine encouraging trade conformance while Foster warns against any policy that would sever Canada from global trade, aiming for equitable terms with the United States.

Ottawa Blaine Canada Foster

Richmond Citizens Seek Davis Remains Return

A Richmond civic delegation, aided by Mayor Ellyson, urged Mrs. Jefferson Davis to permit the transfer of the late president’s remains from New York to Richmond. The group presented formal authority from local leaders and citizens for the request, as debates on the proposal continued.

Goulds Narrow Escape From Express Train at Irvington

Eyewitness account describes Jay Gould narrowly avoiding being struck by an 8:16 express at Irvington station. A baggageman pulled Gould away by the collar as the train sped past, leaving Gould unshaken and proceeding to the city. Also reported are deaths, fires, suicides, and burglaries in nearby areas with various losses and incidents.

Jay Gould Irvington-on the-Hudson Gould Mr. Gould New York Irvington Baggemaster Tiarnard Jad

Michigan Cadets Pass Point Exam and Assault Case

The Michigan candidates admitted to West Point on the recent examination include O. W. Bell M Bigelow A Gleney M F Smith and J Viliont among 146 individuals. John Kierling of Muskegon clashed with August Linderman prompting Linderman’s wife to leave and later threw boiling water on Linderman at his home. both arrested on assault with intent to do great bodily harm charges.

Michigan O. W. Bell M. ©. Bigelow A. A. Gleney M. F. Smith J. Viliont United States John Kierling Mus Egon August Linderman Linderan Linderman

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