Hughes in Lead in Presidential Race Prompting Possible Recount
Latest reports show Charles Evans Hughes leading with 242 electoral votes while Wilson stands at 251. State shifts from Wilson to Hughes in Oregon and North Dakota add votes. Minnesota may add 12 more. California remains doubtful as results trickle in. A recount may be necessary in several close states to determine the next president.
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Charles Vans Hughes
Kellogg
Minnesota
William Aldenmith
Grand Rapids
Charles Evans Hughes
Oregon
Wilson
Hughes
North Dakota
New Hampshire
California
West Virginia
New Mexico
United States
Drub Normals and Mt Pleasant in practice game
Coach Helmer led his new football team to a decisive 40 to 0 victory over the Mt. Pleasant Normals in a short quarter game at Mt. Pleasant. Quarterback Smith sat out for safety as Helmer evaluated players for the upcoming Michigan Intercollegiate contests with Hebert directing the plays.
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Helmer
Mt. Pleasant
Maroon and Cream
Bad Knee
Oliver
Reverend Mulvey Pushes Prohibition In Sag inaw Speech
Father John Mulvey campaigned in Michigan urging Catholic voters to unite for prohibition. He spoke in Sag inaw auditorium to a larger crowd than the wets, arguing the ban on liquor is a matter of right living, not politics or religion.
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John Mulvey
Thie City
Michigan
Bee
Saginaw
Bradford Thanks Voters on Republican Ticket for Support
Sheriff Bradford conveys appreciation to Gra tote inty voters on November 7. He pledges to honor the trust placed in him and to serve loyally during his term. He notes gratitude for all votes and expresses intent to justify the support received.
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Gratote Inty
Brie Newell Bradford
Foundry moves to St Louis amid political winds
Alma Standard Foundry and Manufacturing Company relocates from Alma to a new brick plant in St Louis after years in a wooden Alma building on Pine River near State Street. The move leaves Alma with an eye sore torn down and a larger, modern facility in Missouri. On the election front, Republicans sweep state offices with large majorities. Fordney win noted as tariff influence. Townsend and other ticket members gain clear victories.
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Alma Standard Foundry &Manufacturing Company
St. Louis
Alma
Pine River
State Street
Sapletiie Atten Aren
Latte
Ree
Down
Sweet
Sleeper
Ferris
United Republica Party
Townsend
Price
Dickinson
Vaughn
Odell
Fuller
Grotabeck
Grant Fellows
Supreme Court
Joseph Pordney
Fordney
John A. Damon
Mt. Pleasant
Senate
Fred Bradford
Arcada Township
Damon
Harry Rose
Ashley
Gratiot
Rose
Fraudulent mail order warning targets skirt scam
Post Office warns against National Mail Order Brokerage Exchange of Minneapolis. The scheme resembles endless chain requests urging women to mail ten letters and funds for a skirt promised by return mail. Many letters from Alma to the firm ended in the dead letter office, awaiting inspection.
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National Mail Order Brokerage Exchange
Minneapolis
Minn
Post Office Department
Alma
National
Alma Olivet Hard Fought Rivalry Set For Saturday
The annual Alma Olivet game is slated for next Saturday November 11 at home. Alma seeks its fifth win in fifteen meetings as Olivet holds a slight edge with ten victories to Alma’s four in prior clashes. The teams have one tie in last year’s contest and Olivet leads scoring 110 to 100 across the series. The article urges a strong Alma turnout to support a victory.
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Olivet
Alma
Olivet Ter
Republicans Carry County in Election Sweep
Bradford reelected sheriff by about two dozen votes as Republicans secure the county ticket. Alma precincts Helman vote helps Bradford’s margin. Other elected officials include Judge of Probate J Lee Potts, Clerk Bernie L Case, Treasurer Gaylord Nelson, Prosecuting Attorney Ora Smith, Register Bird J Tucker, Circuit Court Commissioners I D Spinney and John M Everden, Coroners Bert C Hall and Will K Ludwig, Drain Commissioner Erva R Layok, Surveyor Joseph W Harrod.
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Gratiot County
Bradford
Jacob DD
Herman
Alma
Helman
Wheeler
Ithaca
J. Lee Potts
Newell Bradford
Bernie L. Case
Gaylord Nelson
Ora Smith
Register of Deeds
Bird J. Tucker
Circuit Court
I. D. Spinney
John M. Everden
Bert C. Hall
Will K. Ludwig
Erva R. Layok
Joseph W. Harrod
Alma Votes Break City Record in Four Ward Election
Alma registered 1192 voters for November election, the largest in city history. On Tuesday November 7, 1080 cast ballots across four wards, the highest turnout Alma has ever seen, with registration nearly matching the poll total.
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Alma
Memorial Service For Mrs Col A Kimball Leaders Of Salvation Army
Memorial services for Mrs Col A Kimball and her husband who led Salvation Army work in Michigan and Indiana will be held at the army barracks Sunday at 8 pm. Mrs Kimball died at her Detroit home Tuesday. Officers Capt and Mrs Lamont and local corps soldiers will lead the service.
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Col. A. Kimball
Salvation Army
Michigan
Indiana
Army
Kimmil
Detroit
Atater
Lamont
Johnston Out After Injury For Alma College Football
Captain Eddie Johnston of Alma College suffers a broken dislocated shoulder against the Aggies and will miss the next three games including the Michigan clash, finishing his college football career with the injury.
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Eddie Johnston
Alma Allege
Aggie
Johnston
Eddie
Notre Dame
Ichigan
Alma College Football Faces Late Season Rebuilds Amid Injuries
Coach Harry Helmer reshapes Alma College football late in the season as injuries force lineup changes. Captain Eddie Johnston shifts to halfback, Fitch moves to Johnston’s spot, Foote will play fullback despite a broken nose, French is out with a knee, Lott of Ithaca to replace him. Lott fights hard to stabilize the backfield while Alma alters the defense to mirror Crimson tactics for a crucial game against Oliver and Ed Foote’s Grand Ledge unit aims to grind out yards.
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Harry Helmer
Alma
Eddie Johnston
Fitch
Johnston
Oliver
Ed. Foote
Grand Ledge
Foote
Helmer
French
Lott
Ithaca
Pai
La 4
Himelf
Crimson
Nike
Aggie
Veel
Alina
Alton
Bette
Best Arbor Elect Officers Meeting and Night School Enrollment
Members of Best Arbor to elect officers at the first November meeting on Tuesday evening the 7th at Alvin Miller’s home south of Alma. Eligible members urged to attend. Also a night school enrollment meeting set for Monday evening Nov 19 at the high school with A F Schuits presiding at the site. Thanksgiving Day noted for Rax Beach Idebour.
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Alvin Miller
Alma
A. F. Sehuits
Ite
Miss Fatty Marries in San Jose California
Announcements report Miss Trudie Fatty formerly of Alma city wed to Mr Nelson D Bell of San Mego California. Ceremony held at bride parents home October 1 1916. Mrs Bell is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Fatty former Alma residents now in California.
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Trudie Fatty
Thin City
Nelson D. Bell
San Mego
California
John Fatty
Alma
Theeity
Alma Musical Club to Meet This Week
The Alma Musical Club schedules a recital by contralto Frances Morton Crume in Wright Hall at the college. The event kicks off the season with high expectations as club members secure a strong program and noted artists. coverage highlights Crume’s acclaimed vocal range and prior appearances in Grand Rapids and Montague.
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Alma Massie
Frances Morton Crome
Wright Hall
Rtiste
Madame Crume
Grand Rapids Press
Frances Morton-Crume
Goring Thomas
Rachel
Turner Salter
Wria
Meyerbeer
Mixes Anna Cada
Grand Rapids Herald
Francis Morton Crume
Malek
Grand Rapids
Anna Cada
Frances Morton-Grume
Montjengie
Chautauqua
Mont- Jengie
Tenn
Morton Crume
Monteagle
Seaon
Michigan Votes Dry as Prohibition Wins Amid Home Rule Defeat
Early returns show Michigan voters favor statewide prohibition by large margins while home rule for liquor fails. County tallies from Wayne and Kent lean dry, Grand Rapids area votes dry, and several counties report small Wet majorities, with statewide totals still incomplete.
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Michigan
Hudron
Detroit
Wayne County
Saginaw County
Kent County
Grand Rapids
Shiawagsee
Montcalm
Bella County
Ionia
Gratiot County
Gratiot
Alma High School Election Returns and Lyceum Drama
Alma students voted on regular tickets home rule and prohibition amends with mixed results across national and county offices. Prohibition favored 162 to 17 against, home rule 18 for and 187 against. The Lyceum program featured Fenetta Hawkell in a dramatic reading of Justin Ham McCarty’s The King and received strong audience praise.
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Alma High School
Wilco
Hughes
Marshall
Townsend
Price
Congress
Fordney
Seegmiller
Sleeper
Sweet
Potts
Burns
Bradford
Helman
Nelson
Sullivan
Case
Brodebeck
Michigan
Fenetta Hawkell
Justin Humt McCarty
Lo 1
King
Notice to Subscribers on Advance Payment Offer
Subscriber notice announces price rise to 1.50 per year after December and offers a 1.00 rate for those who pay ahead. Readers are urged to act within three weeks to save money and extend the ongoing advance payment advantage.
Alma College 15 Again Winner In Scrappy Victory
Alma College rebounded with a decisive 27 to 0 win over M A C Scrubs after a rough previous game against Albion. Key plays featured Hoolihan in both backfield and receiving duties, long runs by Jewitt, and solid defense keeping the Scrubs from scoring. The victory showcased Alma's improved offense and tenacious defense throughout the game.
Poisoned by meat death of Hazel Wilson at seven
Hazel Wilson seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Foste Wilson of St Louis died at her parents home after Istomaine Poisoning from eating bologna Usage. Mrs Wilson and three other children were also ill but are now out of danger and expected to recover.
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Hazel Wilson
Tutor With Equal Temperament Aids Alma Grid Win
Alma's football team defeated an opponent with strong defense and key plays by Hoolihan Richards and Jewitt. Injury ended the season for Arms captain Johnston with a broken shoulder as substitutions filled in.
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Alma
Hoolihan
Smith
Fitch
Richards
Stone Wall
Johnston
Immary M
Nelson
R. Swei
Shumway
Peeeeern
Speltz
Pattison Thompson
Burton Laidlow
Warner
McCool
Jewitt
Sulivan
Hebert
E. Foote
Martin
Jackson
Bariboo
Acote
Robineay
Robinson
Ardis
B. Foote
Andrews
Bamboa
Henry
Perry
Speitz
Clinton
Patterson
Tevndiet
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M.A. C
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