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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1903

Page

6

Rebels Gain Ground At Ciudad Bolivar In Venezuela

Government troops take Soledad position opposite Ciudad Bolivar on the Orinoco after shelling fronts built by revolutionists. General Gomez due with a fleet to aid a general assault, while Paredes era surrenders Porto Cabello in 1894 and is reported captured near Irapa. In Port au Prince Haiti, Nord battles chambers over a $2 million securities fraud, a state of siege proclaimed, national guard summoned.

Ciudad Bolivar Gomez Paredes Port Au Prince Haiti Soledad Venezuela Orinoco Antonio Paredes Porto Cabello Irapa Rolando Ciudad Hollvar Prewdent Nord Chambers Na Onal Guard K Arma Haltian Fssue National Bank of Haiti Finance Port Au Princes Nord

Powder Mill Explosion Kills Three In Wilkes-Barre

Three men were killed and two injured in a powder works explosion at Laffin Mon day near Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. The blast destroyed three buildings about 100 feet apart, shaking houses and drawing crowds as locals rushed to the mill. The victims were Alexander Moore Joseph Gray and Arthur Gray. Injured were Thomas Humes and Josiah Twist. Cause unknown, theory points to friction in machinery.

Wilkenvarre Lafiin Lasis Mil Alexander Moore Joseph Gray Arthur Gray Thomas Humes Josiah Twist Ware Preas

Sons of St George to Hold State Convention in City

July 14 Lansing report notes the annual reunion and state convention of the Sons of St George to be held over the last three days of the week, expected to attract about 10 000 members. Mortality in Michigan for June shows 2.21 deaths per cent, total 11.4 per 1000. deaths include 874 under 1, 149 aged 1-4, 648 65+. Major causes: tuberculosis, other fevers, diphtheria, scarlet fever, pneumonia, diarrhea, cancer, accidents. Smallpox claims five lives. chickenpox reported in Kalkaska and Oakland counties.

Tron Mountain Mitch The Sons of St. George Order Michigan Lansing Mich Weet- Phalia Pontiac Flynn Township Gantlac County Clearwater Township Kalkaska County

Mysterious Death in Potterville Leaves Questions

Charles Cook a 40 year old laborer was found dead on the floor of his room in Potterville Michigan. He separated from his wife about a year ago at West Windsor and has lived since spring with his three young children, the oldest a daughter about 15.

Potterville Mich Charles Cook West Windsor

Woman Found Dead in Battle Creek Editor's Wife

Amanda Abbott wife of William J Abbott editor of the Pilgrim Battle Creek was found dead at her mother's home Mrs Christian Mack on Monday She leaves her husband and a four year old son after years of poor health in Ann Arbor Michigan on July 14

Ann Arbor Mich Amanda Willian J. Abbott The Pilgrim Battle Creek Christian Mack

Detroit Lad Dies After Lockjaw Sufferings

Detroit notices a fatal lockjaw case at Harper Hospital. Barrett Baew, 5, son of F. E. Snow of Davenport Street, died after three days of pain from a hot cartridge incident on July 4. Also reports new Michigan postmasters appointed on July 14 in Hillsdale and Alger counties.

Detroit Mich Barrett Baew Snow Davenport Street Harper Hospital Michigan Washington Ransom Hillsdale D. W. Thompson Roscoe Thompson Rock River Alger County Wiliam Warner Chauncey ©. Brown

Bangor Youth Crowned in Tragic Lake Accident

Bangor Michigan July 14 Daniel Wood son of D Wood Bangor School class of 1903 drowned in Merriman's lake while bathing. He was an excellent swimmer but apparently seized with cramps.

Bangor Mich Daniel Wood D. Wood Merriman’s Lake

Care Bank Suspends Payment At Care Midh

Care Bank suspended payment after a report states Charles Montag, president, heads the bank. Montag, reputedly the wealthiest man in the district, governs the lending institution based in Care, Midh, on July 14.

Care Bank Care Midh Xchange Bank of Care Charles Montage Ban Mr Montag

Death in Hilgerton triggers suspicious death probe

Grand Rapids Mich July 14 The death of George Hessel an old soldier at Hilgerton is regarded with such suspicion as to warrant an investigation by the authorities The dead man's stomach will be analyzed

Grand Rapides Mich George Hessel Hilgerton

Detroit Man Found Guilty in Hotel Theft Case

Edward Prout of Detroit was found guilty of stealing $27 from G. W. Scott at Nye's Hotel. He received a ninety day sentence in the county jail.

Detroit Edward Prout G. W Scott Nye

Barn Fire Claims Life Of Donald Weed In Fennville

A July 14 blaze at George Weeds resort on the Lake Shore in Fennville Michigan destroyed a barn. Donald Weed age 8 was inside and burned to death with only the trunk recovered from the ruins.

Fennville Mich George Weed Lake Shore Weed Donald

Tilden Mine Strike Deepens at Bessemer Michigan

Tilden mine near Bessemer Michigan reports a rich strike at nearly 1060 feet depth in pre date No 10 shaft. If the vein extends under the entire mine, it could crown the property as a leading producer next season. The mine is owned by a theatre trust.

Tilden Bessemer Mich Tiden Tilden Ie Theatre Trust

Deadly Toys Cause Lockjaw Deaths in Michigan

July reports from Detroit and Kalamazoo detail multiple youths suffering lockjaw after injuries from blank cartridges during Fourth of July celebrations. Eight-year-old Barrett Snow and 14-year-old Willie May remain gravely ill in Harper and St. Mary’s hospitals. An 18-year-old, Clarence Hent, died in Kalamazoo, marking the second Fourth of July fatality in the area. Names and addresses of patients are given.

Detroit Kalamazoo Mich Barrett Snow Harper Hospital Israel Otustrautz Hastings Street St. Mary's Hospital Willie May Louis May TTA

Killed by Electric Car Near Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor July 12 a tarriage manufacturer Fergueoh of ATP Ferguson was struck by motor car No 22 on the Ann Arbor electric line two miles west of the city. He was mutilated and died almost instantly. The motorman sat on the track and made no effort to move. An advertisement promotes Chamberlains Colera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a money back guarantee.

Ann Arbor Mich Fergueoh,ein ATP Ferguson Mmntor

Pope Leo In Grave Condition In Rome Amid Deterioration

Rome July 14 Pope Leo XIII remains in a grave critical state with semicomatose episodes and reduced mind clarity. Doctors warn dissolution could occur within days while noting his weakness increases despite stimulants and quiet care. Cardinals visited at day’s end as authorities note his organs and pulse grow exhausted.

Rome Lappoul Leo Tess Peneimistic Mazzeni Tedora Satolli Martinelli Rosson Falda

Justice Brewer Condemns Lynchings as Murder

Milwaukee July 14 Associate Justice David G. Brewer of the U S Supreme Court arrived on private business and denounced lynching. He called participants murderers while noting possible extenuating circumstances but affirmed the principal offender bears the full crime. He predicted a public reaction and looming remedies to curb lynching.

Justice Brewer Milwaukee David G. Brewer Supreme Court of the United States Brewer

Notorious Horsethief Captured in Arrington

Word arrived of Rufus Young being captured at Arrington after a shooting incident that left him wounded. The authorities describe him as the most notorious horse thief in New England, and the wound may be fatal.

Rutland Arrington Rufus Young New England Young

Alleged Murderers Released With Bond in Berry Family Case

Topeka reports Chauncey Dewey Clyde Wilson and W F Mc Bride released from Shawnee county Jail on $15,000 bonds each awaiting trial for the murder of the Berry family. They are to appear later in court.

Topeka Kan Chauncey ,Dewey Clyde Wilson W. F. McBride Shawnee County Berry

Winona Assembly in Warsaw to Open Wednesday

Winona bile school in connection with Wi la assembly opens Wednesday with Dr J Wilbur Chapman or Dr Chapman in charge of the school throughout the session.

Winona Assembly Warsaw Ind Winonabile Wila Assembly J. Wilbur Chapman Chapman

CORPORATE ARTICLES FILED IN MICHIGAN WEEK

Numerous firms across Michigan filed articles of association with the secretary of state this week, listing varied counties, capitalizations, and locations from Detroit to Adrian and Sault Ste. Marie. Names include Michigan Tobacco Co, American Sault Paper Co, and Cadillac Timber Co, among many others.

State Department Mich Kennedy & Greig Co Detroit Huron Remedy Co Adrian Hercules Manufacturing Co Michigan Tobacco Co Wilder-Strong Implement Co Monroe Ensley Creamery Co Grove Baker-Vvacher Benton Harbor Portland Union Laundry Co Northwest Clear Manufacturing Co International Brokerage Co Diamond Peat Fuel Co Three Rivers American Sault Paper Co Sault Ste. Marie McKenzie Cereal Food & Milling Co Quincy Holland Gas Co Holland Household Furniture Co Grand Rapii Flexner Bros Kalamazoo Chippewa Produce & Supply Co Sault Ste Marie Michigan Safe Co Evans Seed Co Wear Branch National Electric Coil Co Lansing Cadillac Timber Co Cadillac American Terminal & Transfer Co Ewell Plastic Post Co Rochester Michigan Pewell Machine Co Chicago Building & Manufacturing Co Chicago Findlay Hydraulic Pressed Brick Co St. Louis Menominee and Marinette Light & Tracton Co Menominee Stony Lake Stony

Longshoremen Meet Opens Twelfth Convention at Bay City

The twelfth annual convention of the International Longshoremen Marine and Transport Workers association opens at Armory theater in Bay City Michigan with over 200 delegates from 416 subordinate units and nearly 10 thousand members. President Daniel J Keefe notes the group seeks negotiated settlements before strikes, stressing labor unity and fair conditions.

Bay City Bay Clr Mich International Longshoremen, Marine and Transport Workers’ Association Armory Theater Edward Kroonteke Cotton Counc Daniel J. Keefe

Excursion Steamer Clifton Collides With Ferryboat New York

In New York on Sunday afternoon the Clifton excursion steamer, operating around Manhattan Island, collided with the Fulton ferry New York. Panic caused two deckhands to jump overboard. one drowned. No passengers were hurt and both vessels sustained minor damage.

New York Clifton Manhattan Island Fulton

Lightning strikes boathouse. one dead in Washington

During a severe thunderstorm on Sunday lightning struck a boathouse by the Potomac river where about a dozen men sheltered on their way home from the bathing beach. One man was killed outright, another badly injured and possibly dying, while a third remains in the hospital in serious condition.

Washington Potomac River

Italian Ambassador Visiting on Pacific Coast

San Francisco July 13 Signor Bde monte Mayor des Planches the Italian ambassador to the United States arrived accompanied by Madame des Planchon This marks the first Pacific coast visit by any Italian diplomat in the country The welcoming residences are pleased Kalamazoo July 13 esper man Fish 65 private detective on East Vine Street died by suicide Sunday morphine cited as cause Temporary insanity alleged

San Francisco Signor Bdemonte Mayor Des Planches Lallan United States Tno Madame Des Planchon Wtulte Pacific Coast Residiig Kalamazoo

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Pile Relief

An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for bleeding and protruding piles after twenty years of suffering. A claimant credits two boxes with curing the condition eighteen months ago and claims no return. The notice urges readers to obtain the salve from Bivins & Rhodes.

DeWitt Bivins & Rhodes

Pere Marquette Trains Leave Alma for Detroit and East

Early trains from Alma head for Detroit and east with multiple departures. Notes include connections to Saginaw and Ray City, with times and intermediate stops, and references to agents and rapid lines.

Ullage Pere Marquette Holland Bop Ottawa Eamiers Chlomo Thore Margoattr Ail Central Northern Michigan Graham Transportation Co Alma Detroit Imm Saginaw Abd Ray City 100

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