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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1901
Page
4
A 1901 front page commentary argues violence in steel strikes harms both sides. It condemns trusts for seeking injunctions to curb speech and urges protecting constitutional rights, warning that violence by any party only worsens the crisis and shifts blame to the owners and courts.
A reader cites government trade data claiming exports exceed imports by 2.6 billion in five years ending June 30 and questions a one billion dollar gold gap. It questions whether foreign goods smuggling or inflated statistics explain the discrepancy and mocks McKinley era figures.
Helena B. Mears of Oshkosh Wisconsin earned recognition from the state Board of Commissioners as she advanced in serious work with Augustus St Gaudens in New York and Paris. The commission includes named officials from Mavis. The statue will be of white marble and the project will move ahead with rapid progress.
Washington August 7 The weather bureau weekly crop report notes moderate temperatures and rains improving drought areas Most states in central valleys show favorable conditions since June end Missouri valley drought relief varies east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio In the south and east favorable terms extend to New England and Pacific coast districts Corn shows mixed results late plantings promising in some areas while early corn is often ruined Nebraska Missouri Indiana Ohio Kentucky and Tennessee report varied corn prospects with late crops improving in parts While spring wheat harvest is favorable in southern districts and Washington Oregon yield expectations exceed earlier hopes Oats yields are generally unsatisfactory with harvest mostly complete Some damage from hail South Dakota and hot weather North Dakota noted as impact areas
Senator McLaurin replies to the state executive committee’s demand for resignation, accusing Tillman followers of manipulating the move. He vows to appeal to the people over the controversy, calling Tillman’s influence evil and indecent and labeling rivals as using party power to oust him. He singles out Tillman as a source of disrepute for the party.
Gasoline explosion on Locust Street near Tenth destroyed six buildings, killed from ten to twenty and injured about 50, with debris filling the street. Rescue crews, firemen, and volunteers battled flames, recovering several bodies and evacuating the injured as roofs collapsed and fires raged.
Washington August 7 Rear Admiral Henry L Howison has been selected to fill the vacancy on the Schley court of inquiry caused by Rear Admiral Kim berlys ill health The appointment was announced by Assistant Secretary Hackett and approved by Admiral Schley The department had proposed Morison and others and notified Capt Parker before public release Dewey was informed and Howison accepted the duties The correspondence and precept are part of the official record
Berlin Aug 7 A Reichsanzeiger special edition announces an imperial cabinet order for six weeks of national mourning starting Tuesday The order cancels public amusements including concerts and theatre until after the funeral Cronberg reports a simple funeral in accordance with the deceaseds wishes with a private viewing for immediate family Only the royal family will attend multiple services and a torchlight procession is planned The plan also notes no state ceremony and a subdued crown funeral in Cronberg Potsdam and Cronberg locations are mentioned with limited attendance Washington Aug 7 President McKinley sends condolences to Emperor William of Germany on Dowager Empress Frederick death in a letter from the State Department dated Aug 6.
A highly planned robbery at the Selby Smelting and Lead company on the bay shore near San Francisco netted about 280000 dollars in gold bullion. Thieves tunneled from outside the building to the vault, loaded roughly 1200 pounds of gold into a waiting boat, and escaped in fog. Two gold bars worth nearly 50000 were left behind. Authorities report extensive preplanning and multiple holes bored under the vault walls. The four gold bricks carried about 1190.37, 1127.43, 1123.22, and 1073.79 ounces respectively, all valued at around 20.60 per ounce. No arrests announced yet.
Personal notices from Battle Creek area list many locals and visitors. Names include Roger and James Baty, Margaret and Ella Wilson, Mrs. Owens, Mrs. Dowsett, Tillie Allen, Bruce Fish, Mrs. McHugh, Miss Gertrude Borough, George Osyena, Hubert Millpaugh, John Kelley, Mrs. Chidebeater, Roy Sadlier, Fr. Fisher, Miss Agnes McGee, Mrs. Upham, Mrs. Otis Aronin, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Evans, Clara Houston, Ed Weber, Abi Scott, Mrs. Court, Miss Bertha Smith, O H Pringle, O M Hubbard, George Swalwell, Misses McColl, Miss Vanderbirg, Mrs. Corey, J Kirkpatrick, Grace Teeth, Dr F H Based, Arthur Hay, Mrs Culver, C Wheeler, Misses Munnie and Satie Spicer, Miss Sears Rumney, Mrs. Van Worst, Wilber Buayston, Edward Klugman, Mrs. Bryan, Mrs. Wright, Herman Vogt, E Nichols, J Painter, Ida Royer, C B Smith, Jacob Engleter, Elmer Bush, Rev W H Wagner, J Dobbing, Mrs O Dickey, Ada Dickey, Mrs A H Whittaker, Deputy Revenue Inspector McColl.
The 14th annual Godfrey reunion drew over a hundred members to Pleasant Resort ColSpring Park on Thursday. Attendees included Godfrey relatives from Parma and Springport, Benton Harbor, Jackson, Battle Creek, and New Albany Indiana, among others, with numerous spouses and children present.
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