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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1888

Page

6

Luce Proclamation and Lynch Mob Incident in Michigan

Gov Luce proclaims a day of thanksgiving amid famine pestilence and prosperity urging generosity and gratitude in Michigan. A mob abducted Archie Pelun from custody in Battle Creek, hanged him to a tree, after Mary identified him as the attacker of Mrs Frank Macvin.

Commonwealth of Michigan Archie Pelun Gray Lig Feve Frank Macvin Battle Creek Mary U

Mining firm forms near Harbor Springs amid local unrest

The article notes a new mining company, the Landing Hunter Company, operating near Harrians, with about average local employment and a plan to establish a cabling factory in Bay City. It reports multiple fires, deaths, burglaries, and court actions across counties, including ore ventures, railroad concerns, and military notices, reflecting a turbulent period with civic and industrial activity.

Explosions and deaths span mills and mines worldwide

The report details multiple fatalities from explosions in Maine powder mill and Trinidad coal mine, plus a fatal collapse on Ho Mountain. Additional items include a fatal collision near Evansville, a boiler blast in Lancaster, and other deadly accidents. Political and legal notes touch President Cleveland attending Georgetown University centennial and antitrust actions in California.

South Windham Maine Trinidad Colon Gary Dakota Altona Cleveland Georgetown University D.C California Attorn General Benn American Sugar Refinery Company Wm. Parker Register of Deeds Nelson County Winnipeg Ho Mountain Ashland Clay County Alk Savannah & Western Rot Euaville Perada Lancaster William Marshall Cass County Ind Livingston Dward Sliver St. John Newburgh Chicago J. Bowman Switeer Supreme Court of Monksylvania Pittsburg Wilkaw Grove Hear Motonals Shan Hamed Jules Leese Ate Hut

Horrors in Kansas Coal Mine Disaster in Pittsburg

A devastating explosion at Frontenac near Pittsburg Kansas trapped 100 miners a shaft 112 feet underground. Rescue attempts failed due to foul gases leaving many dead with only two escaping near the top. The report notes Pittsburg’s central role in regional coal mining and outlines ongoing investigations and related legislative matters.

Kansas Oelock Frontenac Pittsburg Kansas City Port Scott & Galftoad

Harrison elected as Reform victory signals shift in New York state

The New York Ties reports Harrison and Marion win the presidency and vice presidency with a Republican electoral lead approaching 10,000 in New York, and broader gains in Indiana California Michigan and Colorado. It notes Cleveland margins in Connecticut and New Jersey and hints at Democratic losses nationally, with specific counts and county results mostly from Illinois Cook County and Pennsylvania. The piece outlines Republican majorities in Congress, Senate and House, and cites the Chicago Tribune on Harrison carries Illinois.

New York State New York Harrison Marion The United Indiana Minnesota Iowa Michigan Blaine Connecticut Cleveland New Jersey Vunn ISM Eiet United States Moi Herson Huston Calamittes Iplis Harrlson Chicago Tribune Jalvois Fifer Cook County Bhalwe Ole Tiurrison Republican State Committee Marton Peonsylvania Masschusetts California Kentucky Missouri Georgia Virginia Hurtig Cabal Dewi Leow Geli Hearten Lagan Chipman Fustigi Wheeler Fisher Thiat Hrewor Hop Orlando I Barnes Genesee Ford Ee Preit Odda Kent Ionia Willard Stearns Hiram J. Hudson John Porrer Hirhipun Leven Cidppaina Dea Edward Allen James O'Donnel dJulius C. Burrows A-Charies Ei Jelicaap Manks Brewer Justin Re Whiting S—Ageen T. Hillas Cutebeon Rapy Rank W. Wheeler S. Mo Steyhensa

Fatal Factory Fire Near Uonosee Falls Rochester

A seven story factory building of the United Steam Gauge and Lantern Company near Uonosee Falls in Rochester N Y was destroyed by fire. About 14 workers were on the third floor when smoke trapped them. They jumped to escape. six died, four more injured, and five bodies were later found in the ruins.

Suytame Wwe Horriew Javaehor Lanban Lowe Lansing Furmber Company Moores Clrnie St. Josaph Fr . L. Burkhart Cleele Union City Veaser Pati Daley Sault St. Marie Richard Foster Sacavel Grayling Doweph Orrin Massey Parks Hay City Wand Funnell Hubbariston Oscoda State Board of Pharmacy Lansing Cates Willian Moore We.seu Henry Moore Eric Rapids Beneith Samui Lun Ber Kalkastas Mise Minnie Heveran Rick M B Sheets Grand Lodge Wishels Denkeer Enone Dural Colcage Grand Trank Flint & Pero Marvolte Railroad Company Flint & Pere Maris Saginaw & St Clair Te Sagi Siginaw & St. Weil Charles Klorbull Murnane Tuason de Ncn Highway Wen George ‘Thompson Lake Shore Pool Grand Rapids Jip Mh Offee Chicago Brighton Children of Zion Church Paterson Europe Chelst Mary Hawley Michiekh Stiaow Amber Walt Spagiah Matthew Biers Quincy Lulkiy Evertt Willian Geeen A. K. Silverwall Euadentital Waleide Tenfurular Ett Mining Company Cagpiital Rem Tae Ulfod Wrusien Asenelation Debra Prineiwal Mldern Suter Freien Lake Superior Miredeen Hays Honairt New Yor Donnie Kalaruroa Murriemre Murriemre Die Weering Wbstrnet Indepet Purcharet Coldwater New York Harrison Bailmore & Ohl Iynesville Regineer Anderson Wee Killer U.S Jorge Sawyer Sun Pragelard Tara United M. H. Scott Ww Car Company Toledo Drom Baltimore & Ohio Claypool Doin Levis Andrew Denison Gnwinen Cincinnati Expos Eland Joven &lNaah Lew Wallace Monarigio Chicas Nolan Canada Wits Regina Ly 1 Mases Artiilery Gen. Harrison Ernest P. Baldwin The Treasury Thauden Wis Steams Gage and Lintern Company Uonosee Falls Rochester

Mystery murders surface after reservoir emptied

Authorities drained the water to locate the cause and unearthed the decomposed remains of eleven children at the reservoir bottom. An inquest reveals the children had been tortured and poisoned, leaving officials puzzled over the perpetrators.

Fragmented historical rumors and local notices

The item mentions repurposed gold rumors and a report of Solomon’s treasures found near Findlay Ohio. It notes starvation fears in parts of Indian Territory due to thefts, a bar strike causing closures and job losses, and warnings about cigarette smoking and throat damage. The text is jumbled and contains many transcription errors.

Preatan IL Leslie Montana Tetering Tyiim Iuceeane Movitana Varinys Ligne Washinton Rupert Iles Baying Findlay Os Ip Margiant

Cat hatchling chickens rightful guardian in Dalston

A Dalston Cumberland resident, John Dugdale, recounts his cat Tabby nursing four eggs placed under her. Tabby incubates the eggs, cares for the resulting chicks, and raises them beside the old arm chair, with the cat’s daily routine shaping a curious rural spectacle.

John Dugdale Dalston Green Cumberland Rogland Ni York Sun Dugdale Dows Lim Abe Mr. Dugdale Tabby Mr. Luedale Jenn Tabty Tabbe Peliter Heath Theo Tabby Keu

Electric tooth extraction vows to replace laughing gas

A letter from Boston describes a new method using electricity to pull teeth without anesthetic. A wire and water setup delivers rapid pulses to sever the tooth, with the patient feeling only a brief twinge as the molar is removed. Reports claim the approach could spread to larger cities as a superior technique.

Pines Boston Saya Tinamuch Uoion Eirip Motel

Fatal Number Dialogue Sparks Thirteenth Proposal

Excerpted Life magazine style exchange shows Amarintha and Arthur during a feast. Amarintha accepts with happiness while Arthur asks about a superstition, noting this is their thirteenth May proposal, hinting at a playful superstition and romance.

Amarintha Arthur

Time Required

Dialogue snippet shows a husband and wife bantering about locating a pocket and time taken, with playful reciprocity. A brief domestic exchange hints at everyday friction and affectionate humor. No further context or人物 names present.

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