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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1896
Page
4
In Gratiot county the editorial backs J Lee Potts for probate judge, praising his legal skill, business success, and temperate judgment. It argues Potts will serve the public with wisdom, close to the people, urging votes for him and temperance support.
Adelbert P. Lane of Ithaca presents as a young man of ability and integrity. He has served six years as village clerk and was head clerk in a large county store, earning a reputation for efficiency. The notice urges voters to choose Lane for honesty and leadership in county government.
The piece endorses fal farmer Sharrar for township supervisor citing six years in office and strong reelection support. It also backs Pettithin son for county sheriff based on four years as under-sheriff and praised detective ability, arguing he will enforce the law with trusted judgment.
A sparsely legible report describes each school district compiling lists of free silver supporters and signaling to headquarters they will back the mongrel ticket. It notes wary voters watching Democratic leadership, highlights Cham bers of New Haven as a prominent farmer seeking Register of Deeds, and mentions local commentary on Bryanites in Cleveland and McKinley’s Ohio support.
Local notes describe AL McCullough and Dewitt Vought delivering standout performances at Middletown last Saturday night. The duo wowed the crowd with a top performance, marking a remarkable return about two months after a prior event.
Senator Toller and Stewart, notable free silver advocates, remain outspoken about silver mine interests and the push for free silver policies, reflecting ongoing tensions over mining rights and monetary policy.
The nineteenth district senatorial convention met at the Court House in Ithaca on September 25. C. W. Martin was nominated after a formal presentation and he addressed the gathering, expressing gratitude and comments on the last session. A. Jackson, Clinton, Chatrann, Brown, Gratiot, J. G. Kress, Gratiot, and KB. Smith were named to notify Martin and to serve on the committee for the nomination. The convention adjourned.
An open letter parrots a Jackson Patriot report claiming President McKinley advocated a financial police to favor the United States while debt burdened Europe follows. The piece notes Mr Brean echoed the sentiment earlier this year, suggesting it aligns with McKinley’s public life.
A Workers' and farmers' assessment targets William Jennings Bryan, arguing McKinley’s approach steadies the nation. They discuss silver policy, the 1873 coinage act, and Wilson Gorman, asserting prosperity under a strong currency while warning against Bryan’s flamboyant rhetoric. The piece contrasts labor conditions in silver countries with U.S. gains and notes voters favor McKinley and Hobart.
A fragment listing dates and venues for Republican meetings across several towns including Homa, Riverdale, Alma, Seville, Arcada, Sartupay and St. Louis. Names such as J Lew Potts, W A Lowt, J W Holmes, Earl G Torrey and others appear as organizers or attendees along with school houses and centers as meeting sites.
An 19th century World described Bayyuane women along the upper Kong with neck rings weighing about 60 pons. The rings encircle wives’ necks, causing relief only when lifted, and are worn until development completes. The practice is noted as a source of pride for beauty and status.
Post convention, Democratic sources report alterations to the platform after adjournment. Claimed additions included new paragraphs on civil liberties immigration and labor rights, not authorized by the convention. Republicans are accused of garbling the platform copy in print, while Democrats insist the official text remained unchanged.
The article outlines US silver coinage policy, stressing continued parity with gold and international safeguards. It cites 1800s data on silver dollars, certificates, and circulating coins through 1805, arguing prosperity persisted despite currency shifts and tariff changes under Wilson.
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