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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1903
Page
6
Ladies and children invited to try the Easy Pill and other laxative products praised for gentle action. Quotes from Howell of Houston and local sellers Bivins & Rhodes promote De Witt's Little Early Risers and Rocky Mountain Tea as safe, effective remedies for constipation and associated headaches.
War department release quotes Governor Taft disputing widespread famine claims in the Philippines. He notes no provincial calls for free rice, describes rice disbursement as small, and cites a large appropriation to meet shortages. Cattle are plagued by rhinderpest, with immunization plans and 10,000 carabao to be imported from China as measures to avert famine and disease.
C A Happ, a Chicago cab driver, shot himself through the head at Allerton's summer resort in Benton Harbor, Michigan. He had arrived from Chicago with a friend, spoke with his wife staying at the resort, then went outside and killed himself instantly with a revolver.
In Hamtramck Detroit, S A Wnttle son of Eugéne Gratenne fell into a posthole behind ex-Alderman Hansjosten’s saloon. Water from recent rains filled the hole and caused the drowning.
Faculty assume control of the Inlander University of Michigan literary magazine with Quadrangle society directing business and policy. This follows university policy to place student publications under closer faculty influence, joining the I. of M. Daily, bought by the university senate last Monday.
An article fragment reports a black man hanged on a Fort Valley area farm after a debt dispute and capture by officers earlier. It also mentions Michigan officials in a federal case over canal funds, and Grand Rapids Pioneer Aaron Turner gravely ill after a Cincinnati incident, with background on his birth and move to Grand Rapids.
A vintage advertisement claims Electric Bitters quickly dismember the troublesome causes of nerves sleeplessness and stomach upset. It touts stomach toning kidney and bowel regulation liver stimulation and blood clarifying effects with a satisfaction guarantee backed by Sharrar & Mullholland druggists.
A cloudburst caused a violent flood along the Pacolet river in South Carolina, unleashing total losses estimated at not less than 9.5 million dollars. About fifty-five people drowned in Pacolet and Clifton, with many mill workers missing. Citizens raised 3,500 for relief, and Congress sought federal aid from War Secretary Root as flood devastation spread across the region.
The Grace Memorial Reform Church in Washington was dedicated on a Sunday with President Roosevelt attending along with his family. The service featured a consecration draft read by Rev J M Schick and remarks by Rev BR Biechbach of Frettperek, noting the church’s purpose to serve God and the community. The president presented the two billion with praise and urged duties of family and civic faith.
Morgan Leaves Aixier-Bains in a temper over inability to rent a coach in Paris. He shows strong indignation and signals he likely will not return to the city. The incident centers on a failed rental and the dispute over service.
A railways company refused concessions to Croesus prompting Mr Morgan and his party to abandon Aix les Bains and travel by ordinary coach. Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised cheaply at 25 cents at Sharrar Mul holland's drug store amid claims of gentle relief for dyspepsia and related ailments.
A devastating flood leaves Madison and surrounding areas under water. Thousands homeless, property losses run into millions, and hundreds of stock drowned. Rescue efforts by steamers Twain and Russell reach Madison after hours of battling the river current. Mayor Cook calls all workers to aid in defense against inundation.
French artillery bombards Figuig tribesmen near Beniountt Algeria on Monday morning as General O'Connor leads a 4000-strong foreign legion force with heavy artillery. The bombardment from 7 30 to 9 30 a m secures two strategic hills by surprise with no French casualties. France asserts no Moroccan territory is intended, only punishing arbal brigands tied to Governor General Jonnart's attack.
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