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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1901
Page
3
A defense of labor wages asserts that workers on the job deserve fair pay for their daily toil and should receive broad support from all who earn an honest living. The passage stresses shared economic justice and the value of workers' efforts in sustaining livelihoods.
The article recounts varied local items including entertainment with the Gins Athletic Association, a shooting gallery opening by Mr. Brown of Lansing, and improvements at the opera house. It notes Mrs. John R. Palmer’s death, county board proceedings, and upcoming events such as a county convention and a fundraising feed. It mentions oak trees at the Fayette Gould place being cut for stove wood and reflects on local infrastructure and civic concerns.
An Adopted Comtitation and Finance Committee held a lovefeast at Arbeiter hall drawing about one hundred people. The meeting adopted by laws, elected advisory and finance committees, and discussed dues. Officers serve one year with election in January, and members urged local buying to support Marshall businesses.
A man who walked to Michigan Central depot Saturday morning proposed placing a telephone in the ticket office to aid travelers. He notes the depot has limited staff and that such a phone would ease travel use, citing Albson where a Western Union line is available and staffed. He asks if the matter could be raised with the appropriate authorities and the industrial association for action.
Professor Cooley completes the railroad valuation for state tax use. Main Michigan Central line records 221.42 miles of track and 193.06 miles of spurs and sidings. Cincinnati Northern lists 12.5 miles of track with 21.0 miles of spurs. Cost of reproduction totals 20,007,085 with present value 615,897. The report notes graded 10 miles of track under ownership attributed to Juju Seymour of Hudson.
A severe Sunday blizzard paralyzed Marshall with 12 to 14 inches of snow. Wind-driven drifts blocked steps and sidewalks while hackmen ferried residents home. Trains including the Michigan Central were delayed or stuck from Battle Creek to Albion, and churches canceled services due to low attendance.
A stockholder opposition campaign forms in two threads a county challenge and a plan reorganization rejection. A security holders suit targets Central Trust President Whitridge claiming a one million dollar action. A New York remnant sale of Chesapeake and Northern Securities is seen as a sign of pressure.
The sixth child of Rev. George Williams, born August 1 1842 in Russia Lorain County, died July 7 1901 at home in Marshall City. She married Charles W. Loowis and had seven children, six surviving to mourn. A longtime M E church member, she contributed to her household and community, leaving a lasting influence on family and friends.
A Marshall library catalog notes recent acquisitions across sections I to V, listing authors and titles such as Amelia The Maid of Maiden Taine, The Isle of Unrest, Dr. North and His Friends, and Monsieur Beaucaire. It records call numbers, limited formatting quirks, and assorted authors like Barrie, Booth Tarkington, G A Henty, and L M Alcott among others.
In Sheridan and Hutthins barber shop a boy named Chactey Day, hairless, sat for a haircut when a cigarette lit a hair clipping band, causing a quick burn to the forehead and minor blistering after a sudden flame. Witness Dan Shari dan recalls the dramatic stunt and the scarless result.
Notice to Marshall residents that city tax rolls for state county and school taxes are open for collection. Pay before June 10 to save the extra percent allowed by law. Office in Southworth Building, Houston Street, upstairs. City Treasurer J. J. DaSuang announces payment deadline and location.
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