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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1902
Page
4
The text discusses beef, corn, and meat prices, arguing trust impacts on costs and politics. It asserts Republican opposition to trusts, criticizes Democratic attacks, and notes Michigan figures such as Gov. A B Darragh and Geo B Horton, with Bay City set for a Republican convention on May 21.
Senators from both parties deny a behind the scenes plan to defeat the Cuban reciprocity bill with Philippine and Isthmian canal opposition. A spokesman pledges strong support for both the Pathiontie and Isthmian canal bills, while stressing protectionist trade aims and urging readers to compare local prices before ordering from outside firms.
The next Republican state convention will assemble 1 004 delegates based on last election votes at a rate of one delegate per five hundred minority voters. Listing by county includes Wayne 104, Kent 65, Saginaw 4, Jackson 9, Lenawee 26, Bay 4, Berrien 4, St. Clair 21, Oakland 25, Washtenaw 21, Calhoun 25, Genesee 21, Ingham 22, Kalamazoo 22, Montcalm 15, Newaygo 19, Ionia 19, Mecosta 8, Gratiot 15.
Money tied up as subscribers along the route dispute the Lansing St Johns St Louis Electric Railroad project. A preliminary injunction sought by Jacob Stal, Frank J. Dodge and Frederick Theenan restrains officers from further actions while the case unfolds. About £100,000 was pledged by citizens but many subscribers refuse to pay, claiming the road has not met conditions such as electric operation. The court ruling marks a significant setback for the promoters and a victory for subscribers.
Promoter Arthur D Prosser says work on the Grand Rapids end will start within twenty days and the line will reach Saginaw this year. The plan includes a double track with three through cars daily stopping Merrill St Louis Alma and Belding, saving an hour versus current steam. Local traffic cars with baggage express and night freight service will operate.
We express heartfelt thanks to many kind friends who supported us during our bereavement. Your beautiful floral offerings, especially the two arke wreaths, are deeply appreciated.
In a dated health notice hot weather warning, the text claims cholera is humanitys worst enemy and urges prompt treatment. It prescribes Pe. Be aine killer for vomiting purging and sweat, noting painkiller eases bowel troubles and cholera morbus.
Arcada Farmers Club held its April meeting with Mr and Mrs Charles Gage and numerous members. Recitations and humorous selections preceded discussions on the Central School System with Mr Peck for and Mr Trinh against. Next topic is Is It Profitable to Make Rag Carpets with Mr Trinh affirmative and Mrs Gage negative. The May meeting will be with Mr and Mrs Allis the last Thursday in May. Also reported: Pere Marquette section men between Kiwell and Paine Junction won a wage raise from 120 to 180 dollars per day after a strike, with miscommunication later clarified by company staff.
Havana reports the Cuban senate and house of representatives assembling at noon in the palace. Gov Gen Wood declares no legislative power until after the formal government transfer. They will pass credentials and report the selected president and vice president, and choose president pro tem for each chamber. Salvator Cieneros elected senate president. Pedr Albarran chosen house president.
News from the orient reports Kwang-qi rebels killing over 1,000 as they capture the city of Ching Shang Fai and push toward Nanking on the West River. Dispatches also note Boer peace leaning, a Detroit political tremor, and various local accidents and court actions.
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