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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1895
Page
4
In Friday March 15 1895 edition the Gratiot County Printing Company lists Republican ticket details for county and state posts. Notes Judge Moore controversy praising seven year circuit judge record and cites New York World critique of Cleveland and Carlisle.
A historical critique argues Secretary Carlisle overstated or misgauged deficits in his annual reports. It notes large historical deficits and predicts that future bond issues and liberal financial policy would follow if a Democrat presidency gains power as Congress shifts party control.
The piece argues that Grover Cleveland’s administration shifted from talk to action in its first term, while the current term will be hindered by a Republican majority in Congress. The author warns that the mischief already begun will haunt him, framing the situation as a real condition rather than theory. It stresses the contrast between theory and practice in Cleveland’s tenure.
Joint resolution passed both houses proposes amending the constitution to set the attorney general’s salary at three thousand five hundred dollars annually and requires personal attendance to duties. The current pay is eight hundred dollars with the state paying thousands for other attorneys’ work. The amendment would save state funds and increase personal accountability, with a hoped favorable April vote and a strong majority.
Rich announced appointments to state and local boards. Williamm I Lockerby of Quincy will replace Milo D Campbell on the state board of corrections and charities for eight years. James M Shepard of Cassopolis joins the Michigan soldiers home board for six years. John Northwood of New Lothrop and Elliott P Grabill of Greenville join the industrial school for boys trustees to fill a vacancy from Harvey Rawlkon’s death. William McPherson of Howell, Mark D B Osborne of Kalamazoo, and Erastus Bates of Moline join Kalamazoo asylum trustees for six years. John Henes of Menominee joins the Marquette poe board for six years. Nathan B Hayes of Muir joins the Lon ia house of correction board for six years. Walter S Eddy of Saginaw and J J Goodyear of Ann Arbor become Pon tine asylum trustees for six years.
The Bureau of Statistics notes Treasury Department income rose in January due to heavy woolen goods imports. It forecasts future import levels will ease as foreign manufacturers are unlikely to keep selling at a loss.
The piece argues that foreign and American manufacturers alike view wool trade as unsatisfactory. It contends that American mills struggle with jackrabbit prices and lower labor costs abroad, harming domestic wool production and factory employment, while foreign producers gain leverage and demand for quarried wool outputs rises.
The Euterpe Club presented a strong concert on Tuesday evening to benefit the new opera house at the Opera House site. The performance drew a large crowd and earned praise for Miss Mills, Moeoker, Mrs Sharp, Miss Whiting, and the club choir. The program featured Mosse ninetieth play excerpts and a vivid staging of a Massenet scene, praised for musical precision and dramatic effect.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Karl's Clover boot with phrases about blood, bowels and jaw clearance. Names and context are unclear, leaving little to confirm a coherent event or report.
Annual meeting of the Wemian's Christian Loipetaniee Union at Alma reports interest in the society's affairs. Officers elected for one year include President H. Lire, Vice President J. Hubbell, Secretary Mrs Windoen, and Treasurer Mrs Clark. The group plans future work and notes committees and meetings for March and May with discussions on health and proper conduct.
The damaged OCR text presents garbled lines asking about Lovett and unseen deeds, with stray phrases on eyes, dates, and unseen grants. It reads like a cryptic meditation or translator’s error, lacking clear names, places, or events for a solid news summary.
A Paris judge recounts his reluctant role in a famous murder trial. The defendant, a young man linked to a crime in rue lEspagnol, faced a death sentence despite pleas of innocence. The judge describes the trial, the defense by M. Bertin, and the eventual execution, followed by posthumous claims of innocence from the condemned man’s friend. The judge reflects on the case, his resignation, and his wife’s death, ending with the judge’s lingering doubts amid public outrage.
Lieutenant Blow recalls an unusual security device in a downtown office. A worker stored parts of a silk overcoat, a coat chain, and a spring revolver on a coat hanger, then sat to begin his task as others watched the dining room clothes rack. Chicago Times
A correction notes confusion over the author of the song Ben Holt and a New York girl Thetias Dunn Roglish. The quoted phrases cannot be the name. Boston records question the attribution and seek proper naming for the Phi sphingtr.
A practical guide discusses irrigation timing based on plant growth stages, soil moisture checks, and wind evaporation, noting spring as a key period and urging soil openness. It also covers farm fire risks, common origins, and the need for effective extinguishing measures and building safeguards.
The Republican caucus for the town of A will meet at Piecement Mall on Saturday March 24 at 2 o'clock for the purpose of nominating candidates and organizing town affairs. Attendees urged to bring required credentials and participate in party business.
Notice to electors of Aroma Township announces a meeting of the Township Registration Board at the clerk’s office on March 14 for registering voters and listing the places and times for registration sessions. The notice specifies registration hours, noting a forenoon period and an afternoon session on the same day.
Notice announces a township election in Aromdd County Michigan on Monday April 14 194. It names Justice of the Peace and two council members, outlines proposed constitutional amendments and joint resolutions to amend Article VI of the state constitution relating to circuit courts, and directs voters to the town hall for the vote.
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