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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1888

Page

2

Democratic State Platform Endorses Civil Service and Tax Cuts

The Michigan State Democratic platform denounces perpetual tax burdens, calls for civil service reform with honest discharge of duties, and advocates limited constitutional powers reserved to states. It praises Grover Cleveland, urges renomination, and details delegates and district officers chosen at a large meeting.

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Michigan Republicans Open Campaign With Alger Praise

Delegates at the Michigan Republican convention endorse Gen. Alger for president and urge Chicago delegates to back him. The long platform criticizes the current administration and Democratic majority while affirming loyalty to the party and urging unity behind Alger as the ticket’s leading candidate. The assembled list includes many delegates and alternates from Michigan committees and districts, with a formal call for broad support at the national convention.

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Union Labor convention chooses delegates to Cincinnati

The late Union Labor party convention held in Lansing adopted a platform endorsing free delegates to Cincinnati, praising Gen J. B. Weaver, and pledging support if he is nominated. Delegates and alternates were selected from Lansing Albion Grand Haven and other areas, with arrangements for the national convention in Cincinnati in June. The meeting also covered temperance, education, and various local and state political matters amid broader labor movement activity.

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Congressional News on Chinese Treaty Protests and Senate Actions

In Washington, Mr. Hoar presented a memorial opposing any treaty precluding Chinese ministers from entering the country. Senate debate covered the railroad land forfeiture bill and other measures. Sherman reported adverse on fisheries and debates. discussion included Portage Lake Ship Canal lands. various appropriations and election notes followed.

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Fragmented Michigan debate over Chipman and Mills policy

Readers confront a tangled account of Chipman and Tarsney politics amid a storm of protest and concern over the Mills policy. The piece notes Michigan's agitation, potential trouble passing the Mills bill, and references to local industrial interests. A flood of material from Wistriet and Wichita descriptions appears, alongside a dramatic Arkansas river flood with drownings and property damage.

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DANGERS OF NATURAL GAS CAUSES CHURCH FIRE IN BUFFALO

A natural gas explosion in Buffalo caused widespread alarm as St. Pauls Catholic Church burned completely within half an hour. The cathedral main building suffered major damage while walls and tower remained, with other blasts hitting Pierce’s Santaram and Westminster Presbyterian sites. Officials blamed gas leaks and faulty valves, noting prior similar incidents at several downtown locations.

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