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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1907

Page

5

Michigan legislature opens with calls for direct primaries

Governor Warner delivers opening message urging repeal of 40 percent primary clause and direct election of delegates to national conventions. He argues reform, lobby regulation, and tighter county and district conventions will promote cleaner politics and save money. He urges a special session to fund Central Michigan Normal College and outlines direct vote for U.S. senators.

Oeder Gov .Warner Sov. Warner State of Micha Central Michigan Normal College Michigan United States Attorney General's Department

Senatorial Letters Kept to Aid Election Amid Rumors

A questionable tale from a Pennsylvania senator candidate recounts collecting letters written by supporters seeking votes. The author claims the papers were sorted and discarded, with a note about past correspondence and a reminder of earlier elections.

Benator M Quay Pennaytvania Bin Ferhe Senate

Local notes mix fire, court cases and missing persons

A jumble of town news covers St. Ann's church rededication, a Reading Community Caramele Wotary, Constables handling a rabid herd in Flint township, a mistaken identity in a death, a bank robbery case, and various mishaps. It notes a missing St. Joseph man, a fatal accident in Bay City, and a late 18th century English asylum origin.

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Wizard of Menlo Park faces multi million suits

Nations press reports describe actions against Thomas A. Edison, the so called Wizard of Menlo Park, amid contempt cases in federal courts and a New York accounting suit. The New England and New York phonograph firms accuse Edison of profiteering, board control, and exclusivity deals, while injunctions and judgments hinge on sales and profits dating back to 1893.

Thomas A. Edieon Menlo Park United States Circuit Court Jersey City New England Phonograph Co Edison BH. Devagna New York

Global politics and crime wrap US in edge of era

A ragged summary notes a mix of early 20th century events: debates over colonial budgets in Congo with King Leopold asserting control, Japan's emigration schemes and Korean development plans, a murder trial of Mrs Chadwick and Taft's Japan visit, labor layoffs at the Pressed Steel Car Co, Roosevelt’s bear hunt camp plans, Jewish outrages in Odessa, and border clashes on the Korea Manchuria line. Also mentions Italian hangings in Lancaster and a Protestant Episcopal general convention opening in Richmond.

Thrift Message From Gen Booth and Public Notices

Gen William Booth urged thrift in Chicago and the United States, warning that rising population and high wages threaten individual living standards. Separately, Cari F Wilson sues the National Association of Letter Carriers for 1800 dollars over job loss, and C B Lasell pleaded guilty to obtaining money by false pretenses and received 65 days in jail. A man named George Collier was found dead in a Disboro barn after taking a neighbour’s horse rig, with investigations ongoing. Reverend Fr. Kelley serves as chaplain of the Seovad.

Wm. Booth Salvation Army Chicago United States Booth England America India China Japan Landard Cari F. Wilson National Association of Letter Carriers Desociation Bayity C. B. Lasell Ae Eeom Wielal Terontes Wee York Cleveland George Collier Disboro Bis Sounia Collier ePoatt FY. Kelley Seovad

Detroit Celebrates Tigers Pennant Victory in Street Cheers

Detroit erupts in joy after the Tigers clinch the pennant with a win over the St Louis Browns. Businessmen join in the celebration as crowds fill the streets, eyeing a potential World Series clash. Also noted are casualty and disease updates from San Francisco and ongoing disaster recovery reports.

Detroit St. Louis “Browns Tiges

Acquittal Rally For Borah After Subention Verdict

United States Senator Willem B Borah is acquitted at Boise Idaho on a charge of defrauding the government of timberlands. The defense submitted the case without argument and the court offered no opposition as the verdict drew cheers. A parade formed to celebrate as crowds filled streets to the Idaho hotel where Borah was escorted by a large escort amid bands and victory cheers. Meanwhile reports from Stuttgart note Germany plans to purchase Zeppelin airship and landing stages for 500000 dollars with new stations to be built at Strasburg and Kiel.

International High Court Joseph H. Choate Bim Montenegro Bulas Greeca Turkey Switzerland Belgium Austria Ger United States Germany Borah Willem B Borah St Boise Idaho Umberlands Jay Idabo Genator Borek Mf Oy Gebutel Hull Caief Amr Delta Boys Airships Tae ‘Wageblatt Stuttgart Commt Zepplin Lake of Constanse Strasburg Kiel Count Zeppelin S

Ward Held for Trial in Manslaughter Case

Ward bound over to appear before Detroit recorder's court on a manslaughter charge linked to Edith Presley’s death. Senator Tuttle argued for dismissal as no crime evidence surfaced. judge Jeffries announced the decision after Saturday’s hearing.

Ward Charles BE Recorder's Court of Detroit Edith Presley Senate Jeffries Arthur Tuttle

Markets Show Mixed Livestock and Grain Movements in Detroit

Detroit markets report varied livestock activity with fat cattle and veal prices unsettled though higher grain futures edge up. Cattle trade signals good ready for export, with steers and heifers fetching mixed bids while cows and bulls show steady to lower demand amid fluctuating farm input costs. Wheat and corn futures rise modestly as market activity shifts to December and January contracts.

Detroit Cairie Tair Fowding Sicara Cologna

Amusements and local notices loom in week ending October

The page notes amusements and local notices for the week ending October, including a Sendai term, a Warrattran Lane trip, a Port Huron route, and dairy and food commissioner actions. It mentions Armour & Co ingredients controversy and a farm drama outside Tra vores City. A seven-year-old girl was attacked by a large man with wrecked whiskers near her home, possibly fatal. In federal court, Romain Jankowski, a Teaver township farmer, was charged with destroying a Tara delivery mail bar. judge Swan dismissed after evidence suggested the box was struck accidentally. The piece also references a convention of the reorganised Latter Day City in western Michigan.

Bird Armour & Co Root Travores City United States District Court Romain Jankowski Teaver Tara Swan Wee Tnd Doe Michigan Latter Day City

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