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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1894
Page
4
Extract from James G. Blaine discussing a Democratic push for free trade and Northern allies. Warns that protective principle critics foresee economic decline, mill closures, and unemployment unless voters back the party favoring protection, urging support for the party that built industries.
Lansing released summary of Commissioner Morse’s report on Michigan iron mining shows it leads the world and faces upheaval as the Wilson bill moves through the senate finance committee. The note details past ore shipments, employment, wages, and the interdependence of related industries, warning free ore import competition will devastate Michigan’s iron industry.
The Reading Circle for Sumner and Seville townships met at M E B church in Elwell. Chairman Killa Va Deventer opened, elections elected Eilis Van Deventer president and Bert Travis treasurer. Program featured talks on Washington and Napoleon, lessons on schoolroom improvements, and prayers. Next meeting set for Elm Hall April 2, with hope for continued enthusiasm.
A reader from Alma Mich signs a playful puzzle about cattle sheep and hog prices tied to the Wilson Bill. The letter complains of perceived price imbalances and asks for the Recourn. another note offers World’s Fair photos for a dollar.
The Alma village common council minutes record approvals of meeting notes, payments for office rent and election board duties, street work, cemetery bookkeeping, and delinquent accounts. Officials named include VanDen Bergh, Mecullough, Gargett, Baker, Chadwick, and several others with routine motions approving claims and compensation.
The Gaylord mine bodies of entombed miners have been reached and are so decomposed identification is possible only by clothing. Also notes include carleton death notice and a Mississippi navigation update with a steamer arrival opening earlier than usual. A Detroit Christian Endeavor Union convention excursion offer is listed with travel details.
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