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Newspaper
Evening Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1887
Page
2
A compilation of editorial notes and letters discussing Prohibition, political appointments, and immigration trends. It cites opinions on Lieut. Col. Long and the Signal Service, Lowell readings, free trade debates, and a detailed 1886 immigration statistical snapshot with cautions about alien colonization and assimilation.
A social will be held at the residence of L B Stout in West A on Friday evening February 24. Papers will be served at 8 o'clock. An invitation is extended to all.
Washington reports detail the House and Senate actions on defense and anti Mormon legislation. The House rejected a seed distribution for drought Texas and considered other measures while the Senate advanced Hale's naval expansion bill and the Eads Ship Railway proposal, with votes and committee actions noted.
From Berlin reports the German campaign grows intense with the Center party fighting Spain internal Rome interference and Protestants gaining ground while Socialists push hard under Chancellor Bismarck who claims opposition rhetoric poison the Empire. Illinois legislature probes appropriations as bills advance in both houses.
A riot breaks out as paupers attack guardians with stale bread and assault the work-house master, taking control of the facility during a Guardians meeting in Desi. Police reinforcements are summoned while the incident unfolds amid claims of unfair rationing.
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