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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1901
Page
3
Senator Towne of Minnesota urges cessation of hostilities in the Philippines, arguing imperial aims stain liberty. He condemns annexation rhetoric and calls for independence for Filipinos, citing literacy and governance as evidence they can self rule. The speech draws applause and a chair warning for demonstrations.
Washington dispatch quotes a cable from Manila stating that the Federal Party supports US sovereignty and a civil government, urging Congress to authorize President McKinley to establish civil government when opportune. The message claims broad support in the archipelago and urges adjournment to avoid military rule.
In Chicago on July 29 the probate court heard a petition for letters testamentary for Philip D Armour whose estate is valued at about 15 million dollars. The will leaves most to his widow and son J Ogden Armour, with two Armours receiving 2 060 000 each. Armour Institute benefits from charitable real estate bequests. Separately, in Kansas City a man robbed a bank of 500 dollars near Union Station, with Ched Coverdale and Ralph Myer arrested. cashier Irving identified Coverdale and Myer as an accomplice.
London dispatch reports a public movement to honor Queen Victoria with a monument in London and to keep her birthday as a public holiday. King Edward orders mourning day, banks closed, funeral route extended, and naval display details announced. Proclamation of Edward VII as king follows amid royal ceremonies and official statements.
Mrs. Carrie Nation, in the state capital, denounces Gov Braut and calls for saloon closures. She targets Attorney General Goddard and county officials, while the governor vows to act if prosecutors push joint-keepers to end saloons. In Manila, the Philippine commission advances a law affecting office eligibility after March next.
Enos Short of the Tnnction has gone to work at Verne Gibbs barber shop to learn the trade. L. B. Warren of Albion was notified of his appointment as special examiner in the bureau of prisons and will report to Washington on Feb 4. Francis Woolworth, a veteran, was moved to the Soldiers Home at Grand Rapids. he originated from Battle Creek. The high school girls’ athletic association plans a Feb 12 program at the opera house with music and a pantomime. tickets 26 cents, reserved seats 10 cents extra. K. L. Jackson received a Rhode Island Red rooster prize and sold eggs from the same line at high prices. he expects few onselletes from the “little old rich hen.” Postmaster Arthur received a letter from Mrs S. S. Stone of Spampley Miss seeking news of Garnell Slead, possibly killed at Thalia La. M. Easterly died in Chicago and was a former Fredonia resident. his body was brought back for interment at the Congregational church. A Today newspaper feature and its front-page image of a twentieth century girl drew praise. Charles Manke of Abscota renewed his subscription with H. L. Colling. he noted poor prospects for a good wheat crop locally and raised 217 bushels on 60 acres previously. Near Battle Creek, an electric road to marshal may cross the Michigan Central track twice, prompting a private right of way to avoid overhead bridges. The Battle Greek Cement Co. graded a road from its factory to gravel beds one mile away, seeking right of way across tracks.
A Tekousha News item reports a judge ruling that a license to rell is transferable only to the issued person. Broneh County records note a five month absence of a prisoner. Additional local notices promote carriage services, real estate for sale, a fuel substitute, and Rice Creek flour.
Mr Penzotti of Albion visited the city Sunday. Miss Jane Prior guests Olivet friends. Miss Louise Powers spent Sunday in Battle Creek. Charles Wiseman with Jackson friends. Charles Green from Patt Creek in city. Mrs B Jess of Battle Creek hosted by Mra Rath. Clarence Cole of Battle Creek hosted by Miss Madge JanDele. Mrs Kate Firimton of Battle Creek hosted by Mra Margaret OLeary. Mr and Mrs Truesdell Gorham return from wedding trip. Miss Bessie Woodruff of Gablesville visited Van Raab family. Mrs Dr Hopkins of Niles hosted by Miss K B Billings. Miss Gertrude Watson of Jackson visits Mr and Mrs Harry Jennings. Mrs Sarah FE Pelling of Sunfield attends Jamies Tilton funeral then returns. Mr and Mrs Hol McGannion return from Battle Creek visits. Mr and Mrs Frank Stuart return from Chicago after viewing Bernhardt. Mr and Mrs W D Stone return from Port Byron after death of her father.
Rodger Moore, a prisoner at Sing Bing, inherits 125000 dollars. The cruiser New York to be Admiral Rodgers flagship on Asiatic station. Chicago council defeats bids of regret for Queen Victoria’s death. Proclamations of King Edward VII continue across centers. Companions of Roosevelt deny wild beast slaughter in Colorado. Senates in Nebraska, Montana, Oregon and Delaware face deadlocks. ABIL before Kansas House on guardian ban. Ames O’Feary, Chicago bookmaker, fined 1726 for opposing a pool. Chicago fish inspector finds 11000 pounds of frozen fish in gold storages. British detectives fear anarchists may target monarchs at Victoria funeral. Cuba’s constitution convention faces debt hurdles. Southern Indiana shows anti-negro agitation. Miners’ convention votes to meet in Indianapolis. Ohio attorney general prepares injunction to halt Jefferies-Tublin fight. law officials seek action. Kruger health status denied as illness rumors spread. Dutch wreck near Nieuwe Waterweg results in sixteen deaths. White Pass & Yukon railroad disruption ends. Kentuckian tragedy from a falling tree. Peru grants pearl fishery monopoly on Piura coast. three-tenths share to government, rest to output.
An old Toledo advert promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for cures that fail. It lists local wholesalers West & Trax and Kinnan & Marvin as druggists and claims the product acts through the blood and mucous surfaces. Also promotes Ball's—family pills—and Rocky Mountain Tea with various marketing slogans.
A patchwork of joke snippets and tartyer quips from various papers mentions a scientist calculating Earth's weight, onion perfumes in Tartary, a knightly fantasy, barber banter, changing gowns, and grand church notes. It reads like a collage of diverse trivia and humorous blurbs from late 19th century press.
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