Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-11
POLITICAL,

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Indiana republicans indorse "Benn Har-
rison for president.
Rhode Island republicans elect uninstruct-
ed delegates to the Chicago convention, and
New Jersey democrats indorse Cleveland.
Dakota democrats charge Gov. Church
with treachery and dishonesty, and ask for
his removal.
Washington Territory delegates 10 Chica-
go convention will support Alger.
Georgia democrats are for Cleveland and
reform.
The anti-saloon republican national con
ference which met in New York May
elected delegates 10 the Chicago convention.
1t is "Blaine or bustn out in Kansas.
John L. Mitchell Of Milwaukee succeeds
Mr.. Villas as the Wisconsin member Of the
democratic executive committee.
Mrs. John A. Logan expresses her presi-
dental preferences for Gen. Alger.
The National League of republican clubs
Will meet at Saratoga June p.
The state labor union convention of ILL
nois Endorsed j. a. Streeter Of Illinois, for
president and T. V. Powderly for vice
president.
Hon. Levi p. Morton, who recently re
turned home from Europe, said he saw
Blaine in Paris two months ago, and then
he appeared well.
Badger state democrats in convention at
Madison, Endorsed Cleveland's administra-
ton, and delegates TO the St. Louis conven-
tion are instructed to support him.
South Carolina republicans are divided
between Blaine and Sherman.
Iowa republicans heartily endorse ALI
sons candidacy.
California delegates to the Chicago con-
vention are uninstructcd.
Kentucky's delegates go to the Chicago
at III ~
Connecticut delegates are instructed TO
vote for Cleveland.
Iowa democrats indorse Cleveland and
free trade, and declare against prohibition
in state or nation.
Illinois republicans indorse Greshams
candidacy and instruct delegates TO support
him.
Pennsylvania prohibitionists in state con
vention declared for absolute prohibition,
in favor Of woman suffrage and against
free trade
Utah delegates TO the Chicago convention
are uninstructed.
Nebraska democrats declare squarely for
Cleveland and free trade
The semi annual apportionment of the
primary school fund has been made. Total
number of school children in the census.
62O l47; number included in the apportion-
ment, els, 1884, amount appropriated S40S,-
246, or 90 cents per capita.
Some time ago a report was published
throughout the country TO the effect that
George +. Anderson, formerly of Jackson
and well known in the state, who was con
victed in England and sentenced 10 five
years, had died in prison. The report is
incorrect, as Anderson Is still alive and
serving out his sentence in the English
prison.
Fred j. Stewart. treasurer Of Luce coun-
" and postmaster of Newberry, and his
deputy, Clyde w. Hecox, editor and pub
Usher OF the Newberry News, have been
arrested on the charge of ENLIGHTENMENT.
They were arraigned before United States
Commissioner Stacy, pleaded not guilty
and were held under s. 900 bonds each.
Work has been commenced on the Mich
igamme eXtention of the Chicago x North
western road.
Charles NJ. Humphrey, deputy clerk Of
the supreme court, will resign June ! to
prepare digest of Michigan supreme court
decisions.
John Messenger who was 80 years old
and lived at St. Louis, was killed by "a
vicious young stallion on George w Whit
combs breeding farm near st. Johns.
The state board Of charities commends
the work Of the industrial home for dis
charged prisoners at Detroit.
An AK factory has been started at wood
land
Grand RAPIDS wants the Orchard Lake
Cadets to visit that city on memorial day.
Oregon delegates 10 the Chicago conven-
tion are uninstructed.
The Progressive Labor party formed in
opposition 10 the Henry George party. has
been dissolved, its object having been ac-
complished by the withdrawal Of Henry
George from his party
The democratic primaries Of Kentucky
have chosen Cleveland delegates.
The national veteran club OF the United
States, in Washington, adopted resolutions
the other night expressing confidence in
Gen. Russell a. Alger of Michigan as a rep
resentative volunteer soldier entitled to
wear the mantle OF the late Gen. Logan.