Extraordinary labor demand in Alma drives high wages and booming construction
Alma sees unprecedented labor demand as dozens of newcomers and local workers flood the streets. Wages for common labor reach as high as 2.23 dollars per day amid extensive paving, factory expansion, a quarter‑million dollar sugar plant upgrade, a 65000 dollar high school, new conduits for utilities, and rapid building activity on Superior street and other projects.
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Alma
Jaber
Redman
Superior Street
Consolidated Light and Power Company
Merkle Cement and Coal Company
Mishegon
Conductor Clare Oberlin Injured In Train Accident
Conductor Clare Oberlin was knocked from the back of a moving train at Edmore, suffering a badly strained back before doctors found no serious internal injuries. He was transported to Brainerd hospital for examination. Willard D. Tucker seeks Democratic nomination for State Representative in Gratiot County, with primary August 27, 2012. A. W. Buck, a Michigan Central mail clerk, staying with John T. Stig's home.
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Edmore
Clare Oberlin
Alma
Brainerd Hospital
Willard D. Tucker
Ithaca
Imw
A.W. Buck
Chicago
Detroit
John T. Stig
Pernert declares run for Gratiot County Clerk
Fred C Pernert announces candidacy for county clerk of Gratiot County on the Republican ticket subject to primary approval. He solicits support and votes and thanks readers in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County
Fred C Pernert
Clare county backs Alward for Congress endorsement
The Republicans of Clare county unanimously support Alward for Congress. Neighbors call it a high tribute and urge voters to back him, vouching for his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Candidacy Announcement for Gratiot County Register of Deeds
A formal statement announces the candidate's bid for the office of Register of Deeds in Gratiot County Michigan subject to the approval of the election authority. The notice outlines intent to seek the position and comply with filing requirements and official review.
NEN Tennis Court For St Marys Church Land
A 50 by 90 foot tennis court is being built behind St Marys Church by H C Moore Carl Washburn Archie Brown Rev J W Priest Father Mulvey and others. The cinder court will feature clay covering wire backstops and cement posts and is expected to be one of the best in the state. The club members span five denominations and diverse political views, uniting as athletes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
H. C. Moore
Carl Washburn
Charles Ward
K. W. Adams
Leon Stinchcamb
Archie Brown
J. W. Priest
Father Mulvey
St. Mary’s Church
Ithaca Teachers Examination Set for August 9 1012
The next regular teachers examination will be held at the High School in Ithaca on Thursday and Friday, August 9, 1012, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Standard time. Certificates of all grades will be granted from this examination. Reading and Reading Circle Work will be the same as in April. Signed by Howard A. Potter, Commissioner of Schools.
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Ithaca
Howard A. Potter
Commissioner of Schools
Consolidated Electric Light & Power Work In City
Consolidated Electric Light and Power Company deploys a crew this week to install a three ton transformer in the city transformer house. It will step current from 23 000 volts to 8 200 volts while fifteen smaller transformers reduce 2 200 volts to 110. The firm has wired twenty residences and continues work on buildings under closed contracts.
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Thensolidated Electric Light & Power Company
Hult
Showered New Weds In Kitchen Shower At Stanton
Last Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs James Allen were married at Stanton July Sud. A kitchen shower hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs A O Davis on Gratiot avenue presented gifts for a kitchen complete. Out of town guests included Mrs Wilson Miss Nellie Wilson Ralph Ely and son Raymond Miss Allen sister of the groom and others. Light refreshments followed as guests departed. WANTED A competent girl for general housework Enquire of Mrs A B Scattergood.
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James Allen
Stanton July Sud
A. O. Davis
Gratiot Avenue
Tiake
Wilson
Nellie Wilson
Ralph Ely
Raymond
Miss Allen
Howell Chhers
Mia
Ben, Nicholson
William — Cooper
Winnie Cooper
A. W. Davis
A. A. Davis
Mee
Taft Campaign Finances Detailed by Hitchcock
Postmaster General Hitchcock, former Republican chairman, testifies before the Senate committee on campaign funds. He cites $1 055 518 total Taft contributions with $620 150 raised for state campaigns and $105 148 for the national fund. Notable donors include Charles P Taft 50 000 Andrew Carnegie 40 000 Larz Alderson 25 000 Munsey 10 000 and others. Hitchcock notes few large gifts and that liberal contributions were accepted at the start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hitchcock
Senate
Taft
Charles P. Taft
William N. Cromwell
Fire destroys Ashley clothing store and blocks
Ash ley dispatch reports a clothing store fire at Earl Derry's in Ashley causing losses over 390,000. Eight blocks damaged or destroyed including Derry family properties and businesses tied to A M Derry, Rickford, Holand, WC Tif fing, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley
Courier-Herald
Earl Derry
Derry
A. M. Derry
Rickford
Holand
WC. Tiffing
AL M. Derry
Gratiot County Treasurer Primary Candidacy Appeal
A notice urges voters to oppose the incumbent D in the August 27 Republican primary for Gratiot County treasurer seeking a second term. The message asks for support and a vote against reappointment.
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Gratiot County
Campaign note for county clerk nomination
A candidate appeals to Republican voters with praise from a circuit judge and Gratton County officials, urging support at the August primaries. He pledges faithful service and describes his endorsement as proof of worth and efficiency in discharging county clerk duties.
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Gratiot Compty Mar
Couurty
Local Prosecutor Seeks Renomination on Republican Ticket
To the voters of Gratiot County I wish to announce that I am a candidate for renomination upon the Republican ticket for the office of Prosecuting Attorney.
Alma student Paul Delavan to take astronomer post at La Matte
Paul Delavan, who studied in Alma and San Luis, has been offered a $2,000 per year position at the La Matte observatory under Prof. Hasse of the University of Michigan. He declined a deal from Albany and will sail to La Matte via Southampton on September 1. Alma friends congratulate him and expect a bright future.
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Paul Delavan
San Luis
Argentine Republic
Alma
University of Michigan
Hasse
L. of M
Government University Observatory
la Platte
la Mattie Observatory
N.Y
la Tmatte
Southampton
Paul
Francis King Announces Progressive Road Reform Slate
Francis King pledges clean progressive politics and support for good roads as he seeks a state nomination. He outlines a platform emphasizing reform, infrastructure, and party unity to advance public works and governance.
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Francis King
Candidate announces Sheriff nomination in Gratiot County
A candidate declares intent to seek the Republican nomination for the office of sheriff in Gratiot County Michigan. The statement signals entry into the local race and outlines campaign aims to secure party support and win the forthcoming election.
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Gratiot County
State of
Michigan
Repub
Alma to form a baseball team after loss to Ithaca
Alma shows success potential after an 11 to 4 defeat by Ithaca as Wood and Allen pitched and Berry caught. Fans from Alma witnessed solid exhibits by local players, signaling imminent organization of a full Alma team with room to strengthen infield and outfield. Ray Swigart drove to St Johns last Friday.
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Ithaca
Alma
Alma Jane
Near Fieure
Wood
Allen
Alia
Berry
Ray Swigart
St. Johns
Sunday labor debate justifiable says two to one
A Sunday labor debate at the M I church ended with a two to one judicial decision in favor of the affirmative. Sara L. Smith and H A Holmes spoke for the affirmative while Philip W. Creaser and Rev G J Carl spoke for the opposition. Continuous on page Six.
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M. I
Sara L. Smith
H. A. Holmes
Philip W. Creaser
G. J. Carl
Mr. Smith
Priminent Citizen Virgil M Wilson Dies in Mina Home
Virgil M Wilson a leading Alwin figure and Civil War veteran died at his son's home W E Wilson on Tuesday July 16 after a brief illness. He moved to Mina in 1880 from Sadimin and worked as a carpenter and cutter maker for many years, later employed by Tinker Hannah Company. Contingel on page eight.
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Virgil M. Wilson
Alwin
W. E. Wilson
Welcot
Mina
Sadimin
Wilson
Erroneous belief on Superior Street closure clarified
City residents and traders are misinformed that Superior Street is closed to bus houses and hitching posts. Current closures total under three blocks, causing limited east side access only. Motorists can use alternative bridges and routes to reach businesses and hitching points nearby.
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Superior Street
State Street
Rush Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Republican Primary
John Rush declares candidacy for sheriff on the Republican ticket seeking support from enrolled Republican voters at the August primaries. Dr Herrick of Bay City was a guest at the Mrs Kelly home last week.
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John Rush
Dr. Herrick of
Bay City
Mrs. Kelly
Letter from Chas H H Webster on Tacoma races of 1912
The letter from former Alma resident Chas H H Webster, printed with permission, discusses Tacoma races last week, noting world record breaking times for Tetzioff in a five mile run in 3 55 and praising Tacoma as a premier sports and boating city.
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Chas
HH. Webster
Alma
Grazier County
C. F. Brown
Brown
Tacoma
Wash
Brows
Michigan
Sam
Tetzioff
Geneste’s Stunt at Vandette Mall Impresses Ewers
De La Geneste, Vandette manager, entertained at City Dairy recounting cuffs, strait jackets, and escapes from locked boxes. He claimed decades of experience across the coast to coast while Max Enore listened, page four continues.
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de la Geneste
Vandette
Ciy
Max
Cheap Sunday Excursion to Toledo
On Sunday July 2st the Ann Arbor Railroad will run a low round trip fare excursion to Toledo giving six hours in the city. Special train leaves Alma at 6 42 a.m. Fare for round trip one dollar fifty cents.
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Ann Arbor
Toledo
Alma
Potts for Judge of Probate Court
Enrolled Republican voters are urged to support J Lee Potts for Judge of Probate Court. Potts has resided in Gratiot County since April 1886 and his qualifications are well known.
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J. Lee Potts
Gratiot County
Redman seeks second term as drain commissioner
E. A. Redman announces candidacy for a second term as drain commissioner. He states the decision is subject to Republican voters at the primaries and asks for support and votes on August 27.
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E. A. Redman
Miller declares candidacy for State Representative in primary
R S Miller announces his candidacy for State Representative subject to Republican voters approval at the primaries on August 27, 1912.
Chase and capture of George Fowler near Edmore
Deputy Sheriff Arthur Murphy chased and arrested George Fowler, a soap peddler from southern Michigan, after a two day drive across three counties. Fowler was found asleep in Charles Woods barn, arraigned in Alma, pled guilty to petty larceny, fined 40 dollars and 5 cents with costs, and jailed sixty days for failure to pay. He claimed temporary insanity due to whiskey.
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Sherif Arthur Murphy
George Fowler
Edmore
Murphy
Charles Woods Farm
Fowler
Crystal
Mt Pleasant
Woods
Michigan
Charles Woods
Wood
Alma
Chadwick
Petty
Sony
Brainerd Medical Staff To Steer Alma Hospital On Vacation
Dr. N. Brainerd plans a month long trip visiting Michigan Indiana Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota with stops at Battle Creek Racine Oshkosh Milwaukee and Rochester to hospitals led by Moyes. During absence Miss Mildred Chapman heads nursing and Dr E A Bagley leads medical work while Dr C B Gardner heads surgery. Miss Swarthout of Alma Savings Bank heads to Lansing for two weeks vacation.
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N. Braineerd
Thainerd
Indiana
Tileinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Battle Creek
Chiesa
Hirthhrough
Racine
Oshhosh
Milwalles
Peniwatha
Menominee
Marquette
Jiro Mountain
St Paul
Minneschpelis
Rochhester
Rochester
Madison
Wis
Rockford
Klein
Wincie
Shen
South Berd
Jackson
Lansing
C. B. Gardner
Just a word with you brother Are you a real progressive
A brief newspaper fragment shows a conversational prompt to H. Dusenbury in Pleasant MT asking if he is truly progressive and interested in success. The note indicates continuation on page four.
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Pere Marquette
Caboose
Alward
Congress
Dennis E. Alward
Bird J
Tucker
NEN Tennis Cour
St. Mary's Church
Consolidated LI
A. B. Scattergood
Badire AL Aley
Pee Nemenee
Charles H. Goggin
Slamer
Buenos Ayres
Lican
Wesley H. Parr
Almaplay
Announs
Fred W. Griswold
ENS
Seattle
Charles H. Webster
C. F
Geneste
R. S, Miller
Geo. Fowler
Dr. and
Mrs. Brainerd
Missie Swarthout
Alma State Savings Bank
State
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