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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1899
Page
6
A violent tornado strikes New Richmond Wisconsin killing about 150 people and injuring around 500. More than 700 buildings are destroyed leaving the city of 4500 residents in ruins with churches barely standing and homes collapsed. Food shelter and rescue efforts are urgently needed as bodies remain buried under debris.
Readable fragments describe a Lansing congress member election exchange and a prolonged meeting with scattered references to people, places, and dates. The text records motions, committee mentions, and procedural remarks, with side notes about a Peculiar hill and various named individuals.
Fragmentary notice offers travel details for Vekets with the W. and DG lines. Instructions direct readers to agents or the General Passenger Agent in Grant Rapids for information. Mentions return to Los Angeles with extra charges and a convention in September.
From Al Over the Globe dispatches, a brief Manila update notes daybreak movements by Gen. Lawson and Gen. Wheat against rebels south of Manila near Paranaque. U.S. forces suffer two officers killed and 21 wounded. rebels retreat leaving lines thin. Lawton occupies Paine pie and nearby villages as beacons are prepared to counter further resistance.
A long, garbled OCR snippet discusses a cough remedy and other medical claims tied to a tariff or tariff-like act, with references to a Western U Gothaiatira Tevnet region, local trials, and a focus on a mysterious “Watts” remedy. The text then shifts to a sensational mention of a birth, a mother and newborn, and a public trial related to alleged infanticide, ending with hospital condition notes.
Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup touted as the best cough remedy, offered in 25 and 50 cent sizes. Sold by BHARRAR & MULUOLLA, stated with a mis-spelled promotional note and address fragment.
In a crowded arena at Carson City on a Friday night, Jeffries defeated Robert Pitisions and rivals amid tense betting and security as officials cleared aisles after a long dispute over conditions. Spectators noted little violence and the event proceeded with orderly conduct and focused attention on the champion’s flawless performance.
The arena buzzed as fighters entered under bright lights with the crowd cheering. Detailed exchanges and crowd reactions filled the scene, while the bout's financials and management were outlined, indicating substantial purse distribution and club involvement.
A brief ailment note attributes contagious grippe to Dr Miles and promotes Restorative Nervine as a preventive. The ad style line emphasizes the remedy's authority and the doctor’s name for reassurance.
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