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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1901
Page
6
Wall Street trembled as markets plunged to new lows and then rallied, Northern Pacific and other stocks spiking amid frantic selling. Banking liquidity appeared solid, with no exchanges failing, while traders faced margin pressure and short covering as authorities monitored the panic and stabilization efforts.
Peking reports a high level meeting on indemnity payment guarantees. China plans to measure a method by which allied powers would ensure payments, informing envoys of a $6500,000 bill. Foreign troops evacuate most districts except the Forbidden City as talks proceed.
Near Portage Canal Portage Lake shore the steamer Non Voyage of the White Line burned at seven o clock and capsized. Fire blocked lifeboats. Five Altman family members from Lanham, Ohio, drowned. the mother and three daughters perished, a fourth daughter saved by a fender.
Fire sweeps the West Bank of the Rouge river in Delray destroying mills, stock, and poles amounting to over 800000 in property. Losses include Bolillotte Purmecon lumber mill stock, Cedar post yard, and balls of timber. Also reports guilty pleas in district court for leading the railroad strike and a New York liquor organization purge near May 1. Mastered Out: Thirty second Infantry musters out at the Presidio.
Buffalo Fair Michigan plans showy displays at the Pan American exposition. Louisiana and New York will allocate thousands of square feet for exhibits, California and Canada prepare large displays, and stamp collectors add Pan American stamps to collections. The Paris and Buffalo connections, rail plans, and a free kitchen project also feature in the preparations.
The minerals exhibit will be a major Pan-American feature at Buffalo with space applications growing. The building forms part of a trio along the Replanade boundary, linked to the Horticulture complex by conservatories. The US exhibit promises a premier display, including Lake Superior orebodies, Paris-repatriated mining items, native gold from California, and a comprehensive Dana-classified mineral suite.
Portage Wisconsin May MF and Mrs Fred Kringle an aged couple living near Packwaukee were struck by lightning Tuesday night and killed instantly. The brief report notes the deaths as the main event with no additional injuries or details.
An eclectic ad page touts Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism with testimonials from Dr. Sinks of Troy and others. It promotes De Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for digestion, Kodal Dyspepsia Cure, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, Wood's Pine Syrup for coughs, Hood's Sarsaparilla for cleansing the blood, and praises cheerfulness and health.
An old advertisement fragment touts Caldwell's Syrop Pepsin as a headache cure with a prompt remedy claim. It reads like a social dating tease hoping to attract a sale. Sold by Sharrear & Mulholland.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference trains, routes, and stations including Detroit and Muskegon. Terms like Ashiew and Detrone appear, with mentions of agents, times, and connections. The text is garbled, offering no coherent event or outcome to summarize beyond scattered transit references.
A description highlights a picturesque Pan American route to Buffalo as part of the Grand Trunk Railway System. It mentions TLCUVEY, agent, Kiwonsi, Mic. and notes a scenic, travel-forward presentation of the railway line and its connection to Buffalo.
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