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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1908

Page

6

Riot in Ann Arbor Militia Call After Theater Assault

About 2,000 students rioted at the Star theater in Ann Arbor after an assault on a student by Special Officer Schlimmer. They attacked the Little Theater, hurled bricks and missiles, and tried to seize the fire hose. President Angell spoke to dispersal as arrests rose to twenty-two, with possible militia intervention.

Ann Arbor Mich Stu Star Theater Schlimmer Uttle Playhouse Washington Street Fire Department Collegiany Bremen Harry B. Hutching Angel Dean Butchins Hur Co. 16

Bay City Man Joseph Jean Dies After Throat Slashing Attempt

Joseph Jean a Bay City pioneer and former wealthy business figure died at Mercy hospital after a March 12 throat slashing attempt. He fought attendants and sustained near-constant self-harm attempts during hospital care. A second item notes bail posted for Frank P. Glazier’s appearance in Ingham circuit court, with $4,000 bail for three indictments and a list of sureties. Also: Portland engineer William Madden survived a river ice jam by grabbing a cake of ice. workmen pulled him ashore. Life convict Lape dies in hospital from apoplexy at 76. jailed since 1883 for murder in the second degree.

Bay City Mich Bia Fe Joseph Jean Mercy Hospital Jean Glazier Ann Arbor Proescutor Foster Supreme Court Portland William Madden Pere Marquette Railroad Madden Lape Ance Lary Gibton Munner

Leuie Sugar Co Announces Pulp Dryer Contingent Contracts

Farmers are urged to read and sign contracts with Leuie Sugar Co at 16h St. The company will not install a pulp dryer during the gaming summer. Contracts to grow 1ycar beets for the firm are invited, with sales and terms to be written at the office.

Court Indicts Bunting and Anderson in Michigan

Representatives Bunting and Anderson were indicted by a grand jury in Leland County Michigan for alleged improper conduct in office. Anderson posted bail at 1000 dollars. Bunting also 1000 dollars. Proceedings to arraign were set for today. In a separate case at Tahsing, Frank Roberts shot his wife three times on the street. neighbors and George Belson restrained him until police arrived. Roberts, 49, a cement walker, has a drinking problem and lives apart from his wife.

Bunting Anderson Tansing Mich Marcy Frank Roberts Roberta Roberts

Bridge Worker Falls From Flood Struck Structure

William Bradley a 23 year old steel bridge worker from Pittsburg disappeared after a float tug struck the lower false structure of the Grand Trunk bridge in Grand Haven Michigan. He fought the swift current for hundreds of feet before losing his hold and vanishing.

Fire in Grant Michigan Wrecks Parts of Town

A large early morning blaze in Grant Michigan caused about 12000 dollars in damage to businesses and homes. Notable losses include J Harte general store five thousand nine hundred dollars B J Hill restaurant six hundred fifty dollars H and Hicks barber shop five hundred dollars F L Voigt meat market two thousand dollars R B Kincaid building occupied by Haring ninety two thousand dollars John Fletcher building fifteen hundred dollars George Thompson and William Chealey household goods thousand dollars and other minor losses.

Grant Mich J. Harte B. J. Hill H. &. Hicks F. L. Voigt Moat Market R. B. Kincaid Haring John Fletcher George Thompson William Chealey

Slender Pocket Books at Hephreys Home Medicine

Slim pocket remedy advertisement promises economical relief for colds sore throat hoarseness catarrh and pneumonia prevention. Offered as 25 cents, available at Hephreys Home Medicine Co at Willum and John Streets New.

Evans News Of Fleet Command Denial And Target Practice

Reports from Magdalena Bay and Washington state Rear Admiral Evans remains in command as the fleet continues to its Pacific movements. Evans health improves while Adams, Thomas, and Metcalf note there was no transfer of command, with plans for three weeks of spring target practice and moves toward Samoa Australia and Manila. Six Chinese die in Chinatown fire in Marysville. Gallipolis boiler explosion cuts fire protection. Amade letters signal peace talks. Indianapolis lumber executive George Eldridge commits suicide amid financial worry.

Magdalena Bay Lower California Buffalo San Diego Cal Magdalenia Sanguines Evans Connecticut Fortuna Mare Island Navy Yard Norfolk Pacific Thomas Admiral Evans Supreme Command Hampton Roade Washington Metcalf Evans’ Cvt San Francisco Hawaii Samoa Australia Melbourne Sydney Bribah Am Indianapolis George Eldridge Eldridge Lumber Company

King Edward Abandons Mediterranean Cruise Plan

Plans for King Edward to cruise the Mediterranean after a visit here have been abandoned. He will return to London in the middle of April.

L Marrita France King Edward Mediterranean London

Skunk Root Kite Throw Tragedy Rocks Hackensack

Three Natian boys aged five to nine are dead and two others severely ill after eating skunk root they dug up during a kite throwing event in Hackensack New Jersey on March 12.

Hackensack N. J

No Use To Die. Dr King’s New Die Cures Coughs

Mrs J P White of Rashboro Pa says she would not be alive today without the medicine that stops a cough faster than anything and cures lung trouble. The notice advertises a remedy credited with rapid relief.

Dr. King Mra J. P. White Rashboro Denver Field

Theft on Shipboard Aboard Cruiser Milwukee Robbery

Paymaster BL Skipwith discovered the loss of the crew pay as $2.40 in gold from the paymaster’s room aboard the cruiser Milwau kee returning from Minetateon bay. The thief, a crew member on duty, used a opened combination lock to steal the sack. A shipwide search for the 400 enlisted men failed to find the thief or gold, with investigators believing the money remains hidden on board.

Paymaster Milwaukee Ban Mranclaw Cal G. B.eritner Swinburne Minetateon Bay Ken Skipwith

Walsh Denied New Trial and Five-Year Federal Sentence

Walsh, former president of the Chicago National Bank, was denied a new trial by Judge Anderson and sentenced to five years in Fort Leavenworth. An arrest of judgment was refused. Eight killed in Natchez explosion on Main and North Union streets. several injured as gas blast devastates a five story Natchez Drug Co. building.

Denios Chicago John Rk, Walsh Chicago Natonal Bank tNest Anderson United States District Court Federal Fort Leavenworth Natchez Mins Natchea Drug Company Main North Union Streets

Gillette Must Die execution set for March 30

Governor Hughes will not intervene in the planned March 30 execution of Chester Gillette of Cortland for the murder of Grace Brown in July 1904. Gillette betrayed the victim whom he was to wed, and his mother has traveled to Albany seeking clemency. A distant note mentions other unrelated violent incidents and a drowning in Bridgeport, Conn.

Gillette Albany Hughes Chester Gillette Cortland Grace Billy” Brown Hig Mooee Jake Adirondacks

Double Tragedy at Fort Williams Ontario

Fort Williams Ontario on March 16 saw William Garton quarrel with his wife then shoot her through the head with a revolver and kill himself. Mrs Garton is believed dead.

Fort Williams Ont William Garton Garton Will Iie

Detroit and Chicago Grain Markets Report March 16

Detroit markets show wheat and corn bids with spot and May figures. Chicago grain and pork, beef, and cattle quotes list May and July contracts, with price ranges and delivery notes across grain, meat, and livestock sectors.

Detroit Chicago Chinego Chiseco Cattee Beeves

Fought With President John A Melihenny Host of Roosevelt Hunt

The Civil Service Commissioner John A Melihenny, a Louisiana hunter and former state senator, hosted President Roosevelt on a hunting trip in Louisiana canebrakes. Melihenny, a friend of the Rough Riders, prepared with guides to assess game prospects and introduce his bride-to-be Miss Stauffer on a December wedding.

John A. Melihenny Bervier Jatin A. Melihenny Mr. Roosevelt Looisiana Cocuniastoner Metibenny Bindation Loulelina Tonaas Pariah Foun Roosevelt McKhenny Louisiana State Senate Rough Riders San Juan Bill Civil Service Miss Stauffer New Orleans Dick Taylor Zachary Taylor Jack Greenaway Minnesota Avery Island Iberia Parish John A. Metihenny Sokiler Leutenant

Farm and Garden Low Cost Farm Structure Plan

A brief discussion outlines a low cost corral or outhouse style structure for a farm, describing a twelve by twelve foot outer footprint, wall spacing of one and a half feet, and a final interior area to hold approximately forty to forty five tons of load. The text notes practical limits and hints at construction considerations for efficiency and durability.

Ice house design for cooling in teahouses and homes

A historic note describes building a low cost ice house from timber with a brick or stone foundation and double walls. It stresses drainage and ventilation, an airtight foundation, adequate air space under rafters, and careful exterior cladding to prevent heat gain. Construction details cover framing, siding, roofing, door placement, and vent openings.

Otside Bern Sumier

Card of Thanks Adopts One Cent Per Word Rate

Public notice states future cards of thanks will be charged at one cent per word matching Want Column rates. It notes the old 26 cent rate and varying word counts as examples and requests cards be sent with proper payment.

The Nashville Banner Reports On Cooper Theory

The Nashville Banner prints reader statements from many cities about Cooper and his theory and its claimed cures. Interviewed callers describe relief from stomach pain headaches rheumatism and kidney trouble after two weeks, with hopes to return to work. Some readers acknowledge skepticism but note notable improvements and favorable outcomes.

Cooper

Thrice-a-Week World promises better paper in 1907

The Thrice-a-Week World pledges improved coverage for the presidential year, with impartial political news and full markets. It notes rapid service growth and says the paper reports events accurately from around the world. A bundled offer with Alma Record and pricing is included.

Alma Record

Interior Finish Stock Promises Complete Materials On Hand

The notice touts a ready stock of interior finish for painting varnishing and decorative work claiming it is complete and durable. It asserts buyers won’t need to go elsewhere as all required materials for any size job are available locally.

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