Taft Lead Seen in Historic Convention Contests
The Alma Record reports on Taft’s delegate strength in the national convention race. It cites tables from the Record-Herald showing 480 delegates pledged or likely pledged to Taft, with Knox as a close contender. The piece notes possible outcomes on the first ballot and recalls historical precedents from McKinley, Harrison, and Blaine to frame Taft’s path forward. It also covers local politics, including Hon. J. W. Fordney’s bid for Congress and opposition within the Republican alliances and districts affected by Taft’s stance and Roosevelt reforms.
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A. Washington
Record-Herald
Taft
Hitchcock
Daft
Record- Herald
Hamorous
Record-Heraldt
Knox
McKinley
Harrison
Sherman
Hix Eld
Gresham
Blaine
Arthur
George F Edmunds
Grant
Irio
Garfield
Hayes
J. W. Fordney
Congress
Saginaw
John W. Fitzgerald
St. Johns
Fordney
Roosevelt
Atwood
Tuscola
Dewey
Shinwassee
Brewers to discuss saloon cleanup at Milwaukee convention
Brewers from across the country plan a Milwaukee meeting next month to outline ways to reform the saloon trade. They acknowledge potential income sacrifices and vow to act in the interest of cleaner practices amid rising temperance sentiment, aiming to reduce overcrowding and illegal sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Bax
Busines
Trowers
Michigan Battleship Launch Planned At Camden Yard
The first class battleship Michigan under construction at New York Shipbuilding Co in Camden New Jersey will launch May 26 in a ceremony attended by Gov. Warner and Michigan congressional delegation. Miss Newberry will christen the vessel, which will be among the navy’s largest at 493 feet long 80 feet 2 inches wide with 31 officers 615 enlisted men and 40 guns including eight 12 inch rifles. Congress authorized the project March 3 1904 contract signed July 20 1904 keel laid December 17 1904 to be completed by November 20 1905 at an estimated cost of 4 090 000 not including guns or equipment expected to double at sea.
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Michigan
New York Shipbuilding Co
Camden
N. 4
Feed M. Warner
le May
Congress
Newberry
Lane
Plant Trees and Get Credit for Highway Tax
A 19th century notice explains a law allowing landowners to credit 25 cents per shade tree planted along the highway against annual highway tax, with a cap of 25 percent per owner each year. It argues tree planting increases land value and suggests maples as a prime choice.
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Sperson
Sraperta
Depot Grounds to Be Improved with Lawn and Flower Beds
Workmen on the Pore Marquette R. R. have graded the grounds around the depot, planning a fine lawn and flower beds to enhance appearance. Suggestions include a platform near the track to keep travelers out of mud in bad weather and a cement walk from State Street to the depot north of the Ann Arbor track.
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Marquette R. KR
State Street
Ann Arbor
Who Are They A Pair Of Gratiot County Men In Town
A Michigan Times item reports two Gratiot county men visited town on Tuesday. They visited a cloth store spending about 18 dollars then toured thrift parlors. Officers detained them due to intoxication. The judge fined them 85 dollars and the next morning they arranged to pay by pawning the young man’s new clothes at the store where purchased.
Ringling Brothers Circus Then and Now in Alma Parade
A historical sketch traces Ringling Brothers from a small wagon show with one elephant to a modern empire of 40 elephants and 238 railroad cars. The piece notes their early graft-fighting stance, humane advertising, and rapid growth amid rival groups. A June 0 Alma exhibition includes a street parade over three miles long.
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Ringsling Brothers
Ringling Brothers
Ringling
Thin
Bill Brown
Europe
America
Baraboo
Wis
Bridgeport
Conc
Stoke-on-Kent
England
Alma
Willeh Ie
Sumner Center District No 5 May Attendance Report
The Sumner Center District No 5 monthly report for the period ending May 5 shows 440 total days attendance, 20 days taught, average daily attendance 22.8, and 25 pupils enrolled. Seven pupils are neither tardy nor absent. several others are tardy. Merle McNamara entered school May 4. Arbor Day yard cleaning and seeding noted. line reads Barab 1, Gee, Tenehor.
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Sumner Center District No. 5
Julias
Elise
Donnel Hallwill
Robert
Lalah Oberlin
Tressel Gee
Leo Johnson
Ethel Lockard
Iva Kres
Melya Charters
Hazel Detling
Earl Rockafellow
Glenn Rockafellow
Merle McNamara
Barab 1
Gee
Tenehor
Alma Wool Market Buys New Load at Alma
Alma Grain and Lumber Company purchased a new wool load from Frank Presley of the County Poor Farm. Presley brought the wool to Ithaca first before Alma buyers urged a direct drive to Alma where prices are set by market rate and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Grain and Lumber Company
A. W. Brock
Frank Presley
Resolutions On the Memory of Mary Evans
Resolutions honor Mary Evans, late member of Superior Rebekah Lodge No 101 LOF, who died May 17 1906 at age 14. The lodge cherishes her noble heart and work for the Rebekah cause and extends heartfelt sympathy to her husband and family. A memorial page will record the resolutions and a copy sent to the bereaved. Flora Stevens Huldah Bogerdas Ida Soper.
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Mary Evans
Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah
Flora Stevens
Huldah Bogerdas
Ida Soper
Favorite Medicine for Women and the Change of Life
An advertisement extols a tonic for women addressing health changes after marriage and motherhood. It claims to prevent pelvic drains and weakness, boost vitality, and ease pregnancy preparation. The product is touted as non alcoholic, herb based, and doctor endorsed, with contact details for Dr KV Piers.
Card of Thanks Following Bereavement
We extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during our great bereavement. Thanks also to the Daughters of Rebekah the W B C and Ladies Aid Society for assistance and sympathy. Insiet upon DeWitt's Witch Finzel Balve sold by Chas Rhodes.
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Rebekah
W. B.C. and Ladies Aid Society
D. Evans Lester Thomas
Clark Thomas
Orrisws Rumal
DeWitt
Finzel Balve
Chas. Rhodes
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Arms Record Company
Dsewn, Walter
Steet
Teanamerion
Medeas Seer
Clas Mantter
Bameship Mis
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Golf Links
A. M
Gerritt
Ward
Jos Henderson
Park Place
Donna Wolf
Ansley Sasdorf
Edith Newton
Albert Bacth
Newton
St Louis
Martin H Pugh
John W Northrap
Cheaseman
Henry Hull
Edgar Unger
Ash
Ley Stephen Galager
Sophronia Austin
Palfrey
Judd
Alerno F Suydam
Geo Sheldon
Swig of
Owl
Arenda
Tarek
Calvin A Hedrick
Nel
Aly
Arcade
Geo H Carl
Mryon
Hull
Woodward's Add
Lindiey
Simeon
Lindley
Wig
Elba
Mary E Mack
Hermon Hoffer
Hamilton Jenin
Gunn
Jennie A Dickerson
Wg of
Nwhj
W Sandal
Fred O Marks
Park Place East
Alin Abraham H Dillon
Andrew J O'Hoyle
Park Place West
Alma Susie
Duncan Camron
Pt Lotw
Bik
Alan
Wm L Reid
Chas Bush
Sely
Swly
Wheeler Chas DePlanta
Kay L Foller
Lotwig
Bied
Alma Frances R Kay
Frank L al Ker
Ney
Pine River
Aldrich Et
Cheenemann
Louis
Geo P Harter
Wm P Crowell
Woly
Washington
Anna B
Herbert J Cole
Riverdale
Chas E Going
Herbert H Cole
Oliver Rogers
Wn Wilkinson
Louis Catherine Mangas Et al
Geo W Cook
Arcada
Ee McLaughlin
Cath
Ine Mangas
Arceda
Geo A Harris
Simon A Pirst
Bike
Middleton Clara Ro Newcomb
Stewart Harrison
Nwhy
Poly
East Side Grocery
Superior Street
Wvanning Owman
Vale
Alpchol
Forse
SMITH @ GLASS
Perk Marquette
Bay City
Ford
B. Forquer Alma
A. Hunter
W. Superior St
Aime
Mich
Alma Grain & Sets Co
Lumeran
Woodworth Ave
Epee Ie
Srio
Messinger & CO
Tome
Pacific Coast
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