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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1892
Page
4
Fragments show a Friday March 11, 1892 note about a row knotted with a peace aim and a rail transit topic. The readable text hints at a political or civic matter discussed, with emphasis on transfer and transit through rails, but details are fragmentary and unclear.
Lord Saulsbury declines to renew the Behring sea seal protection agreement with the United States pending arbitration. Uncle Sam may assume seal protection duties and possibly push toward a stage where arbitration is unnecessary. Representative Whiting faces party-opposed stance over deep waterways and shipping interests. Michigan backs the trade, opposing any action that would hinder its large iron ore shipments.
Thirty five claims presented to the state department by sailors seek damages from Chili totaling 82,065,000 with more cases to come. Officials doubt the department will compel Chili to pay such a large sum and expect a reasonable settlement for injuries.
A Dallas News essay argues Yankees hold cash advantages while Southern producers remain cash strapped. It cites grain, cotton, wool, hides, broom corn, and hog trade frictions, noting high costs to return processed goods from eastern hubs. The writer urges boosting domestic mills, coal, and iron to curb freight losses and foster Texas prosperity.
The speaker argues Michigan’s sheep industry, worth about 7.06 million dollars, would suffer from free wool. Citing McKinley tariff effects on wool prices and farm wealth, the piece urges voters to oppose the bill and watch Congressman Youmans.
The Michigan State Grange executive committee rejects free coinage of gold or silver. Arguments include government value added to money, contraction of circulation, and farmer burden from bullion parity. The report warns of metal drains between Europe and America and asserts coinage power rests with the government, not private interests.
The text argues that an eight percent redemption fund suffices to float ninety-two percent of private promises, proving confidence can be kept without gold reserves. It asserts three hundred forty six million greenbacks stay at par with gold worldwide, with only one hundred million in gold set aside, implying treasury notes can remain par with gold on demand.
Rev Charles H Spurgeon the renowned London preacher has died leaving a legacy as the Model Preacher devoted pastor and editor His life of piety and charity touched every creed and nation with sermons translated worldwide A book tribute priced at 1 80 is offered locally by Mrs A F Pratt highlighting his vast influence and church reach.
The Alma village common council met in regular session March 8 1902. Trustees Young Brown Montigel Hannah Arnold present. Hall absent. Read and approved February 26 minutes. Claims listed including Alina Holler Milby and others for water power, gasoline, drayage, and distributions. John Morton manure claim referred to claims committee. Motion to adjourn adopted. G S Young and Jas G Kunss presiding. clerk present.
Willard T. Bailey died at his Woodworth street home on Monday March 7 at age fifty eight from war injuries. He formerly lived in Stanton Michigan and served in Company C Seventh New York Cavalry raised in Allegheny County in 1862. He belonged to William Moyer Post and is survived by a widow and two daughters Mrs. D Tallman of Stanton and Mrs. L E Stevenson of this place. The funeral at his house Wednesday afternoon was conducted by Rev. George Vernor with Post honor guards and the order’s ritual at the grave.
The American Protective Tariff League released a campaign text titled American Tariffs from Plymouth Rock to McKinley. A 100 page booklet argues benefits of Protection and Reciprocity and costs ten cents postpaid. Send No. 52 to Wilbur F. Wakeman, Gen Sec’y, No. 135 West 28th St. New York.
Prominent Dakotans tout sheep raising as a financial success in a pamphlet issued by the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. Free copies available upon request to J. H. Hiland in Chicago or to Harry Mercer in Detroit.
John Greig requests removal from the Citizens Ticket for the Alma village election scheduled March 14 1802, stating the nomination was made without consent. The letter is addressed to the Citizens Caucus Committee and Village Commissioners in Alma Mren.
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