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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
6
News from Washington reports the American and allied powers advance toward Peking with U S assurances of a ceasefire conditional on access for relief forces. The US replies to Ching calls for peace, demanding ministers be escorted safely to Tientsin and maintained protection during negotiations. Russian and British observers note unified Western support despite continued danger.
In Tennille Georgia on August 14 a southern railway train from Augusta derailed or wrecked on a Monday afternoon, leaving thirteen passengers badly hurt according to local reports.
Columbus Ohio August 13 Charles R H Ferrell a former Adams Express employee was arrested and confessed to killing Messenger Charles Lane and robbing the wig safe on the east bound Adams Express train. About $10691 recovered with most cash—roughly $150 spent—handed to his sweetheart Miss Lillian Costlow who believed his tale.
A collision between warships near Paris reportedly sinks a vessel and leaves several crew members missing or dead. Officials describe the incident as a tragic naval accident with crews scrambling to assess damage and rescue survivors.
The confession of Ferrell, taken by Chief of Police, details a premeditated murder and robbery on a train. He describes using a partner to gain access to a safe, taking funds and waybills, then fleeing to Plain City and beyond. Detectives traced the suspect to his sweetheart’s home as the case unfolds alongside naval and weather news.
A nitroglycerin explosion east of Montpelier Indiana shattered the Gaith nitroglycerin factory and injured two workers Claude Jones suffered a leg injury requiring amputation and his partner Albert Hayes was badly shaken A wagon loaded with explosive nearby was toppled and horses were knocked unconscious as glass windows shattered for miles around
Georgetown Aug. 14 Sixth week of Powers trial opened with prosecution witnesses in rebuttal. Bradburn of the reward commission testified only about 4000 of 5000 appropriated had been spent and no payments or contracts with Wharton Golden Nouks Cul ton or others were found. Testimony ended at noon, jury to Frankfort at three. Youtsey case venue ordered. Two killings reported in Aberdeen Mississippi as Homer and Walter Bittle Will Lanier die in a road clash following a quarrel. Morgan, ex US minister to Mexico, dies in New York at age 54 after cancer battle. born in Baton Rouge. German liner Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse sets new Sandy Hook to Cherbourg record at 3,184 knots in five days 19 hours 44 minutes. Abe Majors granted stay of execution until Utah supreme court meets in October. Fire destroys KK B Olson cloth factory in Elk Grove Chicago. loss about 5000.
In Des Moines area on a Monday morning near August 24, William and Valerie are believed to have quarreled over domestic troubles. After an argument, William reportedly killed his wife before taking his own life. The couple resided in Chariton, with authorities investigating the alleged domestic dispute.
Two young sisters Satdie Lauk nine and Libby Lauk four drowned in the Lere Mon river while playing on a raft. They slipped into four feet of water and were unable to swim. Local paper rates noted.
A Kingfisher Oklahoma bank failed with assets around 31 000 and liabilities 01 000 the bank owed chiefly to J C Post and wife deposits through Saturday night the county treasurer held 13 000 on deposit In New York James Grefane Italian was stabbed to death amid vendetta threats while a Michigan probate court issued creditor claims notices for Maktis L Bears deceased with hearings set in Marshall on January next
The Circuit Court of Calhoun County Michigan issues notices in two cases. Heley Bressell sues Edwin Dress ell nonresident. publication in The Maksaen News is ordered for six weeks or personal service twenty days before appearance. Clara Sunes sues Robert Jones nonresident. appearance within five months, service of process within twenty days, publication in The Mans News six weeks, or personal notice at least thirty days before appearance.
Katherine Cole administratrix of Richard Martin deceased announces a public vendue of his lands in Marshall Calhoun Michigan. On September 18 1900 at 10 00 AM the bidder may purchase Lot fifteen block forty one Hurd's addition Marshall as described in the register of deeds records.
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