Youthful Gang Roundup In Alma Robberies
Five St. Louis youths and four locals were rounded up by Chief Wibber and Deputy Sheriff Lew Martin Tuesday morning for stealing 28.20 in cash from Alma Elevator, and breaking into two Pere Marquette freight cars and Rules Grocery. About 12.50 worth of tobacco was taken, with total alleged goods and money around 58.45. The youths were taken to Ithaca for hearing before Judge J. Lee Potts as railroad officials and parents plan action.
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St. Louis
Polce Wibber
Lew Martin
Alma Elevator Company
Pere Marquette
Dease
I U
Alma
Vibber
Martin
Ithaca
J. Lee Potts
Rairoad
Alma College glee club opens spring tour with patriotic program
The Alma College Glee Club departs Friday for a ten day Thumb tour starting in Fairgrove with patriotic selections and solos by Professor Horton and Mr. Clinton Seeley. Reader Mr. Sharear entertains with humorous numbers as the quartet joins in. Preliminaries are planned in Breckenridge and St. Louis on March 26 and 27, itinerary including Millington Vassar Sandusky Croawell Pt Haran Lapeer and more.
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College Glee Club
Fairgrove
Wit Club
Alma College
Altho
Professor Horton
Clinton Seeley
Sharear
Teelub
Breckenridge
St. Louis
Millington
Vassar
Sandusky
Croawell
Pt. Haran
Lapeer
Thelub
Alma College Glee Chav
Statutory Rape Charge Filed Against J A Fordney
Deputy sheriff Lew Martin arrested J A Fordney of St Louis on a charge of statutory rape involving his fifteen year old stepdaughter. The case, long investigated by Ora L Smith and precinct officers, led to confessions after a thorough questioning at Whack where Fordney and the girl were held as witnesses.
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J.A. Fordney
St. Louis
Lew Martin
Ilegal
Ora L.smith
Fordney
Martin
Quiet City Election Hints At Calm Campaign
Local voters show little enthusiasm as city election approaches with key posts unsettled. King and Murphy offer little campaigning pressure while clerk and treasurer races remain open to J W Adams and Carl Gallagher respectively. Public sentiment seems fixed on the commission form government and gas rate changes, though whispers linger on results.
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Asia
Jack of
Pete
King
Murphy
Alma
J. W. Adams
Carl Gallagher
Commission
Gratiot County Gas Company
Aether
Alma Record prints Private Wilson letter urging Third Liberty Loan
A short letter from Private Joseph V. Wilson stationed at Paris Island appeals to Alma Record readers to support the Third Liberty Loan. Wilson, son of J. A. Wilson of 556 Downey St, explains Marines here encourage giving and mentions his two months in service. Idlehour theater note follows with Marguerite Clark in The Seven Swans and a Thursday matinee for children.
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Alma Record
Joseph V. Wilson
Parissland
Wilson
Alma
Daniels
United States Navy
France
J. A.wilson
Downey Bt
U. 8
MC. Company
Paris Island
Carolina
Marguerite Clark
Idlehour
Death follows operation in South as army officer’s wife dies
Frances Reid, 22, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis King, died in San Antonio Texas hospital after an appendectomy. She had been visiting her husband Howell Lewis Reid a lieutenant in the aviation section of the U S Army at Kelly Field. The couple wed in this city last year and she had accompanied him to the field when illness struck.
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Mra
Frances Reid
San Antonio
Texas
Mra. Reid
Francis King
Ringe
Conservation of Natural Power Lecture at College
Dr. Corneling warned that U S natural resources are not limitless and urged efficient use. He cited water power potential from 66 million horsepower flows and only 6 million developed, noting reservoirs could yield over 200 million horsepower. He urged large scale hydro plants, coal field plants, and railroad electrification to save coal and boost efficiency. Next week Prof. Stearns will discuss Sanitation and Camp Locations and Prof. West on Water as a useful chemical and fuel.
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Corneling
Trix
Stearns
Teewilay
West
Card of Thanks for flowers and sympathy
The Walker and Beulah W. family express sincere thanks for the beautiful flowers and words of sympathy shown during their days of sorrow. W. J. Walker Cleo E. B. Walker Beulah L. Wirth and relatives note appreciation.
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W. J, Walker
Cleo Eb, Walker
Beulah L. Wi
Good Show Benefit for Republic Athletic Association
A vaudeville program at Wright opera house in Republic drew large crowds on Monday and Tuesday, raising a neat sum for the Republic Athletic Association after expenses. Performers such as Peet Brothers, A Bliss, B J Elliget, Count De Orlow, Brisson, Cunningham, Mixes Hall, R J Taylor, Master Sihmalty, and the Apollo quarterly provided popular acts, with hopes the show moves to St Louis and meets similar reception.
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Republic Vaudville
Wright Opera House
Bnouit
Republic Athletic Association
Peet Brothers
A. Bliss
B.J. Elliget
Count de Orlow
Brisson and Cunningham
Mixes Hall
R. J. Taylor
Master Sihma
McAdoo Urges Curtailment Of War Time Building
Secretary McAdoo's letters to builders and Samuel Gompers argue that nonessential construction should be postponed during the war. He cautions against home creation for comfort, urging that only projects meeting health, sanitation, or essential business needs proceed, with municipal needs still justified.
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Entity
McAdoo
Samuel Gompers
Early Summer Closing Downtime Planned by City Merchants
Merchants in the city vote to close shops at 6 o clock during summer months, aiming to gain daylight advantages and more time for war gardens and home tasks. The hours will apply to nearly all businesses except meat markets, jewelry stores, and drugstores, with Saturday and Republic pay nights exempt.
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Republic
Alma College Assembly for Sunday School Workers Dates Set
The Alma College assembly for Sunday school workers is scheduled for July 17 to 25. Plans aim to make this year’s event the best yet as attendance has grown each summer, with expectations for record turnout.
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Alma College
Gunner Depew to Speak in Alma Sunday Night
American boy Gunner Depew, who fought Germans on land and sea and endured Gallipoli and Flanders battles, will address the first Presbyterian Church in Alma Sunday night at 7. Details of German brutality from the European front enrich his planned talk to local patriotic groups, highlighting two years of frontline service and two gunshot wounds.
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Conner Teppew
First Presbyterian Chacweh
Alma
Gunner Depew
Tlandersuit
Hatdanellen
Agi Arbor
Beng
Alia
Buy That Tractor Urgency to Secure Farm Tractors Urges Michigan Farmers
Farmers across Michigan including Gratiot County are urged by the Michigan War Preparedness Board to order Ford tractors immediately to maintain farm production. Applications were mailed via county farm agents and war bond offices, with shipments starting April 1 from Detroit to county distribution points.
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Michigan Preparedness Board
United States
West
Michigan
Gratiot
Gratiot County
Ford
Ce Regiex
Hetrelt
Thee
Ade
Tam a candidate for nomination for sheriff August 27 1918
On earnest solicitation of friends Tam is a candidate for nomination for sheriff on the Republican ticket at the primaries August 27 1918. Your support will be appreciated. Adv by Willert. Mabel Normand in Dodging a Million Idlehour Sunday advertisement.
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Adv
Tt Willert
Mabel Normand
Idlehour
Wanted photos and drawings of bridges and towns for war use
The Intelligence Department seeks cuts drawings photographs or descriptions of bridges buildings towns and localities in France Belgium or Luxemburg now in German possession. Such material may aid the army and must be donated to the cause. Submit to the Alii Record with BM Wood chief of the loo division of the American Protective Association.
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Intelligence Department
U.S
France
Belgium
Luxemburg
Intellionce Department
BM. Wood
Loo Division
The
American Protective Association
Gas rate hike on ballot in four Michigan towns
Voters in Breckenridge Ithaca St Louis and Alma face a ballot proposal to authorize Jet County Gas to raise rates from 1.25 to 1.40 per hundred cubic feet amid rising production costs. Local committees studied the issue and urged approval to avoid receivership, noting similar rises in nearby cities.
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Breckenridge
Ithaca
St. Louis
Alma
Jet County Gas Company
Poe
Michigan
Cadillac
Calumet
Cheboygan
Grand Rapids
Hoth
Tonia
Laurin Ludington
Negaunew
Red Jacket
Sault Ste Marie
Mt. Pleasant
Ate Meter
Raives
Liberty Theater Reopens After Major Remodeling
The Liberty Theater, formerly Genesta, opens Saturday under new management. Ashley oversees a costly remodel including a new fireproof operators room redecorating rewiring and a large electric sign. The feature is Fatty Arbuckle in The Bell Boy with a one hour showing.
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Liberty Theater
Genesta Theater
Ashley
Fatty Arbuckle
the Bell Boy
Idiehour
Ade
Cities Eye Commission Form for Michigan Vote
A letter from Alma Mich outlines support for adopting a commission form of government. It cites home rule and lists cities that have adopted similar systems, noting a nine member charter revision panel if the measure passes. City Attorney Spinney references the relevant Michigan law and amendments.
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J. D. Splaweyder
Vm Miglin
Commission
East Jordan
Freemont
Harbor Beach
Powell
Muni~sing
Revisim
Albio
Alpena
Battle Creek
East Jorday
Eaton Rapids
Grand Haven
Grand Rapids
Holland
Jackson
Lanving
Tadington
Manistee
Marquette
Monroe
Owosso
Petoskey
Pontue
Port Huron
Saginaw
Traverse City
Three Rivers
Wyandotte
Ann Arbor
Bay City
Cadllac
Cheboygan
de- East
Escanaba
Flint
Ection
Atew
Charter Revision Committee
Abere
Alma
Mich
George L. Tusk
Michigan
Spinney
Red Cross Drive Yields Encouraging Pledge Drive Continues
Red Cross solicitors report strong local response from Alma residents pledging to meet a $300 monthly goal. Volunteers under ward leaders William McFadden Paul Crandell Carl Washburn and Henry Soule will press on next Sunday until every eligible person is pledging.
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The
Red Cross
Alma
Almasmen
William McFadden
First State Bank
Paul Crandell i
Carl Washburn
Henry Soule
Candidate Announces Candidacy for County Clerk Nomination
The speaker declares Republican candidacy for county clerk at the upcoming August primary. He notes voters split on term counts, values experience, and asks for support while thanking past backers and supporters who offered encouragement.
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Bae. B. Ll
Case
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South
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Mma College Assembly
Bat Victory
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Flanders
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Fierman
Daly Rich
Ithier
Gladys Husted
Morrison H. Cram
Wheeler Nettie Tirrl
Horace Bert Granger
Pine River
Ladie Helle Wascon
Newark
Intelligence Department of Government
Gas Company
Wii
Ciiter
RED Cross Drive
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