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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1903
Page
6
A farmer near Pattens Mills New York recovered quickly from rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. CP Rayder reports a man arrived doubled over, took the balm, and days later returned straightened and paid one dollar for a fresh bottle. Sold by Bivens & Roads.
May 12 report from Washington shows Michigan pensioners receiving new grants and increases. Names include W G Foard Kalamazoo $10 original. increases for Nason Fitch Neal $8 H Newson Burgess $8. W A Heaton Vandalia $12. W A Clark Sherman $17. Delors Hopks Lansing $17. Hiram Hadden Kalamazoo $10. Will H Banks Kalamazoo $46. D J Rogers Scottville $12 for Mexican War increase.
The remains of Editor Joseph Hert Smiley, who died by his own hand at Kendaville Ind last week, arrived in Kalamazoo at noon Monday. Pallbearers were chosen from Kalamazoo's bar association as the body was taken to the cemetery.
In Bay City Mich on May 12 George Lamphire was sentenced to two and a half years for a crime against a girl. Thomas Murphy received a three year term for highway robbery. Murphy is identified as a confirmed criminal and was sent to Marquette for his term.
In Saginaw Michigan on May 11 authorities confirmed the fate of Moses Thibodeau, long missing for weeks, after the remains of a young man were identified as his following discovery near Vineyard N. The case clarifies his death and marks the end of the missing person mystery for the community.
In Bay City Michigan on May 12 George Lamphere was sentenced to two and a half years in Ionia's circuit court for abusing a young girl. Thomas Murphy received three years in Marquette for highway robbery.
Notice warns against mercury in catarrh ointments after a fatal injury from sliding down bannisters in Grand Rapids mid May. The deceased, Don ald Vined 10, died from injuries at a home, with warnings about dangerous products and incorrect dosing. Local mentions include remedies by Lo Cherey tn and Talede, with cautions about harmful ingredients and counterfeit cures.
Lansing May 12 Senator Kelly will offer a substitute for the Baird bill directing direct nomination of city village and county officers while keeping delegate nomination for conventions unchanged. Senator Simons plans a governor and lieutenant governor direct nomination measure. Simons open conference urged. printers delay may postpone. Concurrent resolution fixes business adjournment May 22 and final adjournment May 30, approved 18 to 3.
May 12 in Grand Rapids Michigan saw violence on the first day of the teamsters strike. A nonunion coal wagon was attacked by a striker crowd injuring Albert Carroll, fuel firm manager, who downed one assailant and was bruised. Warrants issued for six strikers. police on duty amid fears of more trouble.
Governor Elise Monday commissioned Wallace HM Amaden of Grand Rapids as captain and commissary while David P. Beech of Battle Creek becomes quartermaster of the Second Infantry. Harry D. Watson Arthur W. Zot Leroy G. Withey and Zenas H. Ross receive ranks in Company H. Second Infantry. Willard M. Case and Fred EB Van Dyne named Second lieutenants in Company H. Third Infantry. Oworne
The ad states X rays and practical tests show catarrh of the stomach stems from repeated indigestion. It claims Kedol Dyspepsia Cure can cure indigestion and dyspepsia, prevent or cure stomach catarrh, and that Kodol digests what you eat to make the stomach sweet. Sold by Bivine & Rhodes.
In Jackson Michigan on May 12 more than two thousand builders and skilled laborers were locked out by employers linked to the Builder Exchange. Workers had demanded two dollars per day for nine hours while earning about one hundred fifty dollars. the exchange voted to extend a sympathetic lockout, halting lumber sales and pressuring contractors and workers.
Washington May 12 Chief Pinchot assigns H J Tompking and a small force to probe forest fires in northern Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota. The project seeks data on burn rates conditions affecting fires and damage to soil and tree growth. Results will guide private land owner prevention legislation and state fire laws with annual losses estimated at 25 to 30 million dollars.
Arthur N. Hall of a mile and a half north of Tonia, Mich, was tossed by a vicious bull while milking. He sustained a broken jaw and internal injuries as the animal charged him and forced him into a fence, nearly killing him. His farm location and the incident are reported from May 12.
A 40 year old man, identified as 4-26-2540 Michigan Avenue resident, fell from the top of the Wesson building in Detroit on Monday, dying from multiple injuries including a broken neck and skull fracture. He leaves a widow and child.
Port Huron May 12 Judge Law orders the supreme tent of Maccabees to submit its books for examination for the Port Huron Savings Bank. The bank seeks to recover about 50 000 dollars allegedly embezzled by Charles D Thompson, the order’s former finance keeper, who is now at work wrecking his former occupation.
Washington reports details of the campaign that crushed San Miguel's band near Caloocan and Mariquina. Lieutenant Nickerson and Reese led Philippine Scouts in a wall assault, wounding San Miguel and killing six of his guard before the band scattered. The Algerine force suffered three dead and ten wounded. San Miguel died after being wounded.
Acute famine spreads through Nanning and Txunin Matrict of Kwanesi provinces. An estimated 72,000 people are starving. Honghong residents are sending relief.
May 12 orders directed Rear Admiral Sands to assume command on the flagship Tevas and lead the newly formed coastal squadron. The change, effective May 19, shifts command as the coast unit reorganizes under higher theater plans.
Michigan postmasters named on Saturday include Coates Grove in Barry County with Henry P. Ragin replacing A C Walt who resigned. Rove Lake in Osceola County selects Daniel P. Batrich with Edward C. Cusick filling the seat after resignation.
A brief ad notes Spring laziness and low energy, promising revitalization with Rocky Mountain Tea. It claims readers will feel good all over and lists a price of 36 cents from Bivins and Rhodes.
A Sunday fire in Ottawa Ont likely incendiary destroyed hundreds of houses and millions of feet of lumber. Firefighters lacked water early, water main damage halted efforts, and the blaze spread from lumber yards toward Rochesterville with about 2000 people homeless. Jobo White, released from prison for arson, was arrested nearby and charged. The loss is estimated around 400000, with most structures brick or veneer and insured.
A Jackson Tennessee dispatch reports violence during a Mobile and Ohio railroad strike in Memphis. One man was killed and two trains wrecked as police and railroad officials responded to a Union Station wreck. Police Chief Gaston led the response to the incident amid tense disruption of business.
Prackfort Indiana May 11 Mrs ANA Long and her one year old daughter perished and her two year old son was fatally burned after an oil lamp explosion at their home. The lamp exploded while the family slept and the air was thrown over Mia Long who rushed to save the children but was unable to fully prevent the fire.
Albert Roberts, cashier of the governmentce plant, has been arrested on embezzlement charges. His accounts show a shortage of 4000. Quarantining of transports bound for San Francisco resumes due to cholera. The Luzon epidemic shows slight gains.
A Southern Railway passenger train from Knoxville to Asheville derailed about noon Sunday one mile west of White Pine. Engineer Robert E. Holloman of Knoxville was crushed to death beneath his locomotive.
Indianapolis May 1 Booth Tarkington the author has fallen into a serious typhoid fever. Utie reports a long rest will follow convalescence. Middleville May 4 Robbers steal 1060 in stamps and 00 in currency from the post office at night. They escape on a farmer's horse, abandoning it four miles south of town.
A reader from Fremont claims Electric Bitters cured kidney trouble and stopped a long sick day habit after trying the medicine. The letter also notes cures for rheumatism neuralgia liver and kidney troubles and general vitality. Sold by Sharrar & Mulbol at 50 cents a bottle.
A deadly street car collision on the road to Bu field Bench last night killed one man and fatally injured another. Galvin of Cleveland died, while Joseph Pominville of Sullwater and Alex Richard were among the injured. the third victim was severely hurt.
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