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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1901
Page
6
The Peoples Clothier and Hatter announces popular straw hat styles selling at factory prices. A limited stock of boys rough straw hats is available for less than cost as demand for warm weather clothing increases.
Caracas reports a 6 000 strong revolutionary force led by Dr Garbiras clashed with Generals Castro and Bangel Garbiras troops for 23 hours near San Cristobal. Rebels reportedly suffered 000 dead while government forces lost 300. War declared. frontier reinforced. minister Pulido resigns amid fears of regime overthrow.
London reports from July 17 place Boer forces in Cape Colony between 7 000 and 8 000, mostly rebels, contradicting a 1 000 figure cited earlier. Officials fear the last shot of the war may be fired there and expect renewed efforts to end the rebellion within months. Chamberlain promises harsher measures and troop redeployments by September, prompting mixed newspaper reactions.
In Fort Sill Oklahoma on August 3 a town of 1000 people near the fort limits is named Lawton after a selection by homeseekers who drew lots for town sites at the lottery. Thousands camp near the proposed site awaiting August 6 lot sales amid temporary businesses, a projected bank, gambling, fake shows, and a dozen Comanche tents nearby.
A Pan American special and a regular New York Central train collided near Lockport New York early Sunday. Engineer Thomas Hyland and trainman George Webb were killed and a fireman severely injured. Passengers escaped serious harm after a fiery wreck east of the city.
In Omaha Nebraska on a Sunday matinee the brutal ending of The Arizona Female Bandit saw actress Minnie Allen, stage name Mrs. Millie Lighthawk, shot dead by Brookie who then killed himself. Jealousy toward Hart Adams sparked the fatal climax as powder and bullets were used on stage.
A charitable drawing by Dr Niolon at the Nolsee Deari Head offers 610000 toward a Deaf Institute to provide free artificial ears for the deaf. Applications address No. 565 Tise Nicholson Tpatitata, 780 Bighta BVEUS, Hew Fouk, U.S.A.
Dowager Empress Frederick died at 6:15 pm in Cronberg after a sudden illness. Emperor William and most children were with her. funeral plans unsettled. Bells tolled and flags half-masted as guards and units patroled the castle. Newspaper notices across London and Berlin mourned her, praising her public works and quiet life.
Achieved Murderer Coug Uhituge, known as Bowden, sought for the murder of Hugh ONeill on February 8, 1890, was captured at Granite City by night detectives. He had been living in Granite City since escaping Chicago at the time of the killing.
In Pittsburgh on Aug 6 a faint glimmer of hope emerged that the great steel workers strike might be settled. Amalgamated Association President Shaffer indicated a general strike would have been ordered without his firm stance. He notified United States Steel mills and related companies of possible action if disputes aren’t resolved within ten days, prompting renewed talks at multiple plants and surrounding towns.
Frank Howard Collier, once a renowned Chicago attorney, died Saturday night at 11:30 in county hospital after a long battle with paralysis and mental decline. He had lived impoverished at 623 Jackson Blvd and faced multiple imprisonments and asylum periods following a dramatic career.
Bathing party at Quepongo in Salisbury area saw three drown. Miss Ethel L Philips of Baltimore Miss Jennie White of Whitesburg Md and G G Ratcliffe of Salisbury and a swim companion died after being pulled under when the three separated from others and found themselves in a deep hole. Ratcliffe a strong swimmer survived.
Fragments show a weekly paper priced at one dollar per year with uncertain phrasing. Readers reported weaker circulation and inconsistent branding. Editorial note hints at affordability and competing weeklies.
Advertisement fragment offers calling cards touted as indistinguishable from engraved and cheap. Also lists for rent six furnished or unfurnished rooms for light housekeeping in a good area with fruit and vegetables nearby. a carpenter shop is mentioned. Contact Dr Hovey at Stone Barnes, 951 Kalamazoo Ave, N, phone 82.
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