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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1887

Page

6

Nation News Roundup of Accidents and Appointments

An elevated rail accident killed several and injured many more. Catholic churches seek a 100000 donation to build a monument to Rt. Patrick at Home. Arthur MacArthur resigns as associate justice of the DC district court. A misaddressed package to the “Weiner of Wales” contained a Christ figure in a tube. The Yarou Valley steamer incident near Grand Beere caused deaths and injuries among deck hands. Officials report various political, military, and social developments across the country including trade unionism, naval contracts, and political appointments.

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Funeral in Brooklyn for Henry Ward Theoher

Crowds gathered outside Plymouth church in Brooklyn for the funeral of Henry Ward Theoher. Bishop Beecher’s pulpit was decorated with roses and greenery as mourners filled rooms like a wedding scene, with police ensuring orderly entry and outside viewing for many waiting without tickets.

Henry Ward Theoher Brooklyn Plymouth Church Heeche Hebinek Mr. Beecher Hall

Horror on Huey Park Bridge Railroad Disaster

A deadly wreck on the Dendhan branch of the Boston and Providence line occurred on lath near Huey Park Bridge six miles from Hosta. Seven cars slammed into a toppled engine and baggage car, with many passengers killed or injured. Fire fanned by the stove fire and a rapid rescue followed. Captain Hi Kalle and others died in the catastrophe as authorities prepared a plan for relief and investigation.

Dendhan Boston & Prudence Lath Iast Huey Park Bridge Hosta Clebsons Bern Chew Toni

Lansing Letter reveals debates over state debt and guard powers

In a Lansing letter from 1887 the legislature wrestles with debt limits and law enforcement powers. Reported items include funding for the state university, penitentiary oversight, railway expenditures, and judicial reforms. Debates center on budgets, appropriations, and the governor's authority under pending measures.

State University Plans Semi Centenary Exercises

The state university line issued a notice for a partial program of the semi centennial exercises to be held with next June’s commencement. The program includes addresses by notable figures such as ex ow Austin I Prof dM Sil and Judge Hamuel F. Miller. The university musical society will perform Mendelssohn Elijah. Former students seeking circulars should mail their name and address to H. Wade Ann Arbor.

State University Line Austin I Dm. J. Sil Santor T. W. Palme Hamuel F. Miller United States Supreme Court W. Daly Pittsburg J. W. Coolidge Scrantom Argel, Mendetsohn

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