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The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1903

Page

6

Train wreck paralyses Marcellus steep grade

Four men were injured in a Grand Trunk wreck near Marcellus Michigan as an eastbound freight car detached from the train and crushed into the rear. Conductor John DeFrance and rear brakeman William Hook were seriously injured and hospitalized in precarious condition.

Hack Battle Creek Mich Grand Trunk Marcellus John DeFrance William Hook Marcellin Dellaney Tne Rat Ue Creek Conducts I Franco Higher Nichols Hospital

Plimiey Nominated and China Reform Crusade Mentioned

In New York on March 17 secret agents report plans to advance the Chinese reform drive under Kang Yu Wai with the Hans Wang Wai society aiming to depose the emperor. A separate item notes Private William Payne of Troop H was stabbed by a Black youth, with 140 soldiers assembling to confront the incident.

Plimiey Waehinelie Unites China New York Chittere Progress Uhis City Franciscn America Kang Yu Wai Tantiedi-Yamen Hans Wang Wai Kwang Heol Brackettyilie Tex William Payne Thirteenth Cavalry Neero Hoy Pat Doe Kendall Fort Clark

Cowboys Escort President in March Western Ride Plan

Reports say President Roosevelt may ride by wagon along a 57 rifle distance from Laramie to Cheyenne as Troop A detaches to escort him. A cowboy escort is expected. Snowbound thirty days on an island line. a 16 man train fights to clear rails across the interior and reconnect traffic along the western slope after a derailment and month of isolation.

Cherenne Wee Roonevelt Laramie Cheyeens A. W St. Jonas N.F Ixtysien Trafic

To Invade California

San Francisco march 16 James J Fill president of the Northern Securi tes colony plans to invade California by way of the north with Unew of the Great Northern railroad according to the Call lists two surveys along the California and Oregon coast between Port Tan and San Francisco and those interested have submitted two routes to reach San Francisco

California San Francisco James J. Fill Northern Securites Colony Great Northern Railroad Oregon Coast Port Tan Hill

Killed by a Rejected Lover in Providence

Miva Julia Toombs, 23, was shot and killed Sunday by Willie Steveny Morse, a rejected lover with a history of insanity. Morse fired four shots as Toombs walked to church. three months in an asylum followed earlier violent acts including a lethal childhood attempt on his sister. In Oakley area, James Ryan, 39, farmer, died after a one day illness with drowsiness and deep sleep, with no inquest planned. Also, burglars frightened away from Cooperville post office on March 16, escaping with a stolen rifle.

Providence R. 1 Miva Julia Toombs Willie Steveny Morse Morse Connecticut Oworea Mich James Ryan Oakley Ryan

Sudden Notorious Man In Grand Rapids Alleged Embezzler and Wigamist

Grant Hardee of Grand Rapids stands accused as an embezzler and bigamist. Police traced multiple wives and an earlier divorce, with one wife living nearby and another Indiana partner. He was arrested after officers uncovered two concurrent marriages and a potential pending union in the mix of his employment with a transportation firm. The case reveals a web of deception tied to a forged persona.

Grand Rapids Grant Hardee Mick Murch Tuc Pera Jeak Ndotte Chisholm Warran Indiana

Smallpox stamped out in Carleton area

Carleton Michigan reports no new smallpox cases at New Benton and Willow. The final quarantine has been lifted and health officials believe the disease is stamped out in the area.

Carleton, Mich New Benton Willow

A Professional Shoplifter Ruse Ends in Capture

A 62-year-old woman calling herself Mary Frazier, but believed to be Mrs Moran from papers, was caught in Van Wert with four trunks of allegedly stolen goods. The report notes a light shortage in Evansville as mayor and cabinet members face gas shutoffs due to a union boycott against the Evansville Gas and Electric Light Co.

van Wert Mary Frazier Mra Moran Evansville Tid Charles G. Covert Covert Central Labor Union Evansville Gas & Electric Light Co

Bucklen Arnica Salve Claims World Fame and Cure

An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as superior for cuts corns boils sores felons ulcers tetter salt rheum fever sores and chapped hands with guaranteed cure. Available for 25 cents at Sharrar and Mulhollands druggists.

Sharrar & Mulhollands Draggista

Tragic Basement Fire Killing Woman Baffles City

In Detroit an explosion and fire in a basement near 410 East Hastings Street led to the death of Mrs Agron Solomon as bystanders describe extreme excitement and fright after the blaze. Investigators suggest a jealous motive linked to a breakup with the man who kept a dry goods store nearby.

Detroit Allen Marcu Agron Solomon

General Markets Summary from Detroit and Chicago Report

The Market rundown covers Detroit and Chicago with grain and livestock pricing. Wheat and corn futures show May and July positions, beans and oats listed with prices, and pork lard and rib values. Cattle and veal figures appear for Detroit and Chicago markets, with steers, cows, calves, and sheep price ranges across regions including Buffalo.

Detroit Chicago Timothy—Mareh Clover—Mareh

Weather forecast for regions and winds

The Weather bulletin reports varying conditions for March 17. In Ohio expect rain with fresh southeast winds shifting to north. Upper Michigan forecasts rain or snow with fresh north to northeast winds. Lower Michigan sees rain and fresh northeast winds.

Washington Ohio Upper Michigan Lower

Showing the Way Izen and the Hidden Help

A garbled text piece references Izen and an appeal for guidance to overcome worry and pain. It mentions individuals Pratt Aliya Lon baperency Annes Watine Grant and Britney Bille in fluctuating context. The passage is distorted but hints at seeking relief and observational notes about medical or personal aid.

Alia Annes Watine Hong Hivine

Bold Robberies End With Fatal Restaurant Shootings

In Wapalomota near Cridersville six miles north of here, fourteen masked men robbed Mrs. Reischelderfer’s house killing Joseph Times and seizing cash notes and jewelry. In Pueblo two masked robbers entered Lowstalls Restaurant and shot Dr. J F Turner and C B Bishop, killing Turner and wounding Bishop. the robbers fled without loot.

Wapalomota Cridemville Here Jacob Reisdichterfer Mra Rebeohelderter Diane George James Lis Joseph Times Reichelderfer James Cridersville Pueblo Col J. F. Turner Ulm C. BR Bishop Hishop

Burdick's Daughter Testifies at Inquest Over Murdered Father

Marion Burdick, 16, the daughter of Edwin L. Burdick, testified at the inquest before Judge Murphy. She offered few details, answering in monosyllables, and indicated she knew of her parents' divorce but declined to discuss suspected involvement of others. Doctors debated whether death was by suicide or foul play as the inquest proceeded.

Buffalo Marion Burdick Edwin L. Burdick Murphy Marion Grandmother Hull Marcy Mrs. Hull Hardick

Rumors of Powers Delay Tied to The Hague Reference Inquiry

Washington reports that Bowen aided by Senor Poulidy and Veuorielon charge d'affaires studied a compromised protocol on The Hague negotiations. The aim was to avoid signaling British intentions while three powers considered a joint course, with threats to cable options to Caracas if needed.

Hague Bowen Aahington Marely Senor Auguste Poulidy Toy Faltim Tithast Flerlet Grinivhenbuder York Newel Loin Baron Sternbure Cornea Hoven Senor Pulido Caracas Tinty Great Britain Bowens

Flagman Struck by Eastbound Train at Croke Street Crossing

Yoryann, sue, Maron ph silten Pearson, an old resident and temporary flagman at the Croke Street crossing of the Michlean Central railroad, was struck last evening by an eastbound freight train. A westbound train collided, resulting in Pearson's fatal injuries. He was removed to a relief site where he died shortly after.

Yoryann Sue Maron Ph —Silten Pearson Croke Street Michlean Central Railroad Pearson Lin Diet

A Boy's Wild Ride For Life

A boy races 18 miles with family fearing death and seeks Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. W H Bront of Leesville Indiana endures asthma agony but finds instant relief and sleep after using the medicine. Guaranteed bottles and $1.00 trial bottles free at Shharrar and Mulholland’s drug store.

Wsot Dr. King W. H. Bront Leesville Ind Shharrar & Mulholland

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