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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1899
Page
7
Chicago factories with about 30 000 workers recently raised wages by up to ten percent. A detailed table lists employers and the rise in pay, noting many firms did not publish full figures. In political news, Ohio Republicans nominate Nash for governor with Cox influence shaping the ticket.
Wellington June 2 The department of state officially denies any exchanges with Germany over replacing Philadelphia by the cruiser Newark at Apia Samoa. No orders to Newark, no German priest, and no protest lodged. De von Hollehorne cites a memo of objections to Newark’s dispatch.
Major Comrie Ferdan Walsin Esternasy visited the Daily Chronicle office last Friday and claimed the Time Ladd arrival exposed a larger affair. He alleged officials and ministers leaked materials and insisted the guilty party be caught by solid evidence. He spoke with a dramatic, accusatory tone as he asserted involvement by higher authorities.
Madrid June 2 The regent opened the cortes with a speech announcing Spain cedes the Marianne Caroline and Palau islands to Germany. Thecession leaves the Carolines Palau and Marianas in German hands with Guam remaining under American control. The islands cover about 1,000 English square miles with a population around 5,000.
A critical examination exposes misleading ads that claim medical advice to women. It notes the real doctor is Dr Pierce of the Invalides Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo New York, who offers free consultations by letter with strict privacy. The piece highlights that many women seek his genuine services despite misleading campaigns.
An 19th century ad claims Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription makes weak women strong and sick women well, portraying the tonic as a remedy for female health concerns. The language emphasizes vitality and well being, aligning with period patent medicine advertising.
Washington June 1 report on war department inquiries shows Gen Otis still believes 10,000 troops needed for effective control of the Philippines. Alger cites Otis estimate of 40,000 to cope with situation and considers volunteers or regulars possibly mustered. Secretary says plan hinges on whether volunteers are called and where troops will be stationed.
At Lyons railway station a vast crowd welcomed Maj. Marchand on his return from Toulon. A procession to the Elysee followed as police struggled to control cheers. The chamber of deputies passed a thanks resolution, while military officials and supporters lauded his Madagascar expedition achievements.
Reports from Moscow and Paris describe assorted notes on health and politics. The Dreyfus case received a fresh court martial order to sit Rennes for reinvestigation amid crowds outside the palace and quiet expectations of a ruling.
A promotional claim for Bradfield's Female Regulator as the true natural cure for irregular menses, leucorrhea, womb prolapse, nerves, headaches and backache. Describes a male founder’s study and urges every woman to try it, stating a dollar bottle suffices. sold by druggists, Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta GA.
Ambiguous fragmentary text discusses Dreyfus affair themes. References government actions, arrests like Du Paty de Clam, and debate over cassation, Zola reinstatement in the Legion of Honor context. Era tone hints political turmoil and calls for justice.
Adjutant General cites May approval of board on ration components. Modifications include fresh beef eight ounces and bacon two ounces daily, salmon optional, sugar reduced to 20 pounds with syrup, vinegar omitted, and other substitutions. Department commends present low ration as best scientific yet after a century of trial, noting no endient changes recommended.
Washington receives General Wool's lengthy dispatch from Santiago describing a thorough interior and north coast tour. He notes widespread peaceful activity and satisfactory living, adding that rebels in Cuba do not reflect the population as a whole. He believes revenue funds can employ idle citizens without harming administration.
Fragmentary text attributing a medical condition to blood shortage cites an unnamed author. No verifiable names, dates, or organizations are readable. The passage lacks coherent facts and cannot establish a concrete event or conclusion.
A fragmented caption notes a local event at Peet with unclear details about participants or outcomes. Names and places are partially legible, suggesting a brief community item amid the page’s OCR noise.
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