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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1886
Page
6
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A Bohemian reporter amid Chicago crowds recounts riots and protests against Rosenfeld’s drugstore, noting workers’ anger at rich property protection. He cites immigration, labor disputes, and police, while tangentially mentioning Apache settlement ideas, Great Lakes flooding, and Irish Acts. The piece blends social unrest with policy critiques and stray local notes.
A violent hurricane struck central Spain on the 7th, killing about 70 people in Madrid and injuring hundreds. Telegraph lines and tram cars were toppled, roofs torn, and many houses in the suburbs wrecked. News from the provinces is scarce due to telegraph outages as rain accompanies the storm.
Amid scattered reports a cadre of riots and legal actions unfolds. Arrests linked to McCormick’s factory disturbances in Chicago prompt hearings. a major case in East Tawitow and a Wayne county suit face shows cause orders. Civil and economic concerns thread through lumber, rail, and county developments across Michigan and beyond.
A destructive cyclone hit Kansas City and surroundings causing many deaths and injuries. Officials list numerous victims including children and city workers, with extensive property damage to schools and businesses. Crews work to clear debris as rail lines plan temporary service and the community mourns the loss.
The Cincinnati chamber petitions Congress to create a commission for rail and transport reforms. Bills discuss limits on vessel freights, rail passenger charges, and the role of a five-member commission to regulate common carriers, with votes and adjournments noted. A Chicago riot aftermath, May Musical Festival plans, and a Cleveland monument safety note are also mentioned alongside other legislative items.
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