Political and economic notes from Alma and beyond
Senator James McMillan discusses sugar tariff effects on Michigan beet sugar amid Cuban sugar debate. Roosevelt policy likely similar to McKinley. election results show GOP strength with New York’s reform wave. Roosevelt clubs form, annexation talk rising. Philippines trend toward Americanization. Manilla funds available. Odd tidbits include a German candidate who nominates himself and the origin of the word horn.
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James McMillen
McMillan
Roosevelt
McKinley
Litt
Ohio
New York
Detroit Free Press
Grand Trunk Railway announces November fare changes
The notice outlines general time changes effective November 4 1901 and revised round trip fares of one and one third for all points, with travel from Tickers Pond on November 27 to 29. It covers the International Livestock Exposition at Chicago and a land trip fare for December 2, with the period ending midnight December 8 1901.
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Blue garter wedding custom and luck beliefs
A worn garter is seen as lucky and is worn by the bride in blue elk style. The ritual continues after the ceremony with either the garter being cut into pieces or hidden. Bridesmaids may receive portions or garters are gifted to the first bridesmaid. In Germany bridesmaids receive blue and white garters from the bride.
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Germany
Discoverer Bobby Buoys Homecoming With Varnish Revelation
Bobby bursts in with high excitement his bonds and clothes sticky with a large amount of stone varnish covering his fore and a glow of triumph on his face. He claims the sign on the front door warns away visitors and says he knew it was not pain but varnish.
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Tobby
Bobby
London
Growing Down in Aging Humans
The piece notes that in extreme old age people shorten, with a German observer claiming height loss starts by age 30. Height stabilizes briefly, then the growing down of stature accelerates after 60, becoming noticeable around 70 even for those who do not stoop.
Moody retort on Catholic preaching from evangelist Moody
A religious enthusiast asks Moody if he plans to preach against Catholics. Moody hints at future plans after Protestants are converted, while other vignettes touch on politeness, loan memory, and a Curley Burleigh exchange.
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Moody
Curley
Burleigh
Fractured Shoulder After Runaway Horse Incident
In the southwest part of town on Thursday afternoon a runaway horse frightened by Fracture Rider He Walton, Mr HE Walton, and Mr. Baker’s father caused a fall injuring the driver. The shoulder was fractured and facial bruising occurred. McOlston assisted, taking him home for treatment. Walton, about sixty, was shaken by the accident.
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Walton
The Band Concert Opens Winter Series in Opera House
A large audience enjoyed the Band Concert kicking off a winter series at the opera house with enthusiastic encores for Miss Whiting's piano solo Dr Drowning's vocal, Mr Waxner's vocal and cornet, and quartets by Wagner Ward Palfrey and Elias. The Cavalry Charge and the Belle of Ann Arbor were standout selections. Elite K. R. Photo Go. stays two weeks longer to offer 50 cabinet photos.
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Bret
Opera House
Miss Whiting
Dr. Drowning
Mr. Waxner
Mesera
Wagner
Ward
Palfrey
Elias
Ann Arbor
H.G. Palfrey
K. R
Weather summary for date with missing data
Winter precipitation report with rough readings notes a maximum and minimum, plus a 1200 hour observation time. The station lists a mean temperature and mentions an observer from the local weather office.
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