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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1902
Page
4
The Marshall area debates Dr. Joy's handling of a smallpox outbreak amid public doubt. The piece applauds his persistence, urges robust support for health regulations, and argues that enforcement relies on intelligent public cooperation to protect lives.
The piece rails at monarchist versus republican forms and denounces politico financial anarchism. It condemns the alleged overreach of official authority by criminal financial combinations in Pennsylvania and cites the City Savings Bank of Detroit incident linked to Frank O Andrews and his faction as evidence of broad societal menace.
Washington reports the United States spent 99,803,028 on construction and 9,345,235 on repairs for the navy. Expenditures include 4,000,000 authorized for Kentucky and Kearsarge each, 3,750,000 for Illinois Wisconsin and Alabama each, with Oregon Massachusetts and Maine among the costly completed vessels. The account covers 1883 onward starting with Chicago Atlanta and Boston.
The writer accuses the U S government of violating neutrality laws by allowing English forces to obtain horses and mules in the United States for the South Africa war. It cites Boer General Lemuel Pearson asking for an injunction to halt shipments, and criticizes President Roosevelt for delays amid royal coronation preparations.
Muskegon Michigan, February 11. Between Saturday night and Monday morning, burglars tunneled under the Muskegon Savings Bank reaching the vault. They bored through the cement floor large enough for a person to pass. Only 329 dollars in bills and old silver coin were missing. thieves possibly frightened before reaching the inner vault's steel doors. A full safe-dordinary check is ongoing.
Humave Avent H. B. Kere leaves Denver on February 11 to tour southeastern counties. He investigates reports of starving cattle in Bava county where thousands reportedly die from starvation and exposure due to scarce grass and frozen water holes.
Washington reports Theodore Roosevelt remains with pneumonia risk in his son’s Groton school room. The president will likely not return to Washington before the week’s end as Roy Roosevelt’s condition stays unchanged and he holds his own.
A large Springfield Ohio factory complex built by Willigus Whitely burned on Monday. The fire consumed the two 2 costed facilities, estimated losses range from 000,604 to 750,000 with insurance around 570,000. Senior Feirbeuks of Indiana appears in the partial report, details unclear.
Washington reports Gov Taft testifying on Philippine expenses before the senate committee. He cites high salaries for teachers and officials, large private secretary and clerical staff costs, extensive Manila grounds, and personal outlays including residence rents and servants. He notes most allowances are fixed with no extra perquisites.
A three masted schooner, name unknown, burned at sea near Cape May New Jersey on Monday night. Fire began about five and lasted past nine o'clock as ice impeded rescue efforts. Lifesaving crews from Cape May Point Cold Spring and Turtle Gut inlet attempted to reach sailors in small boats, but ice prevented aid and darkness halted operations. The vessel appeared burned to the water line with no large ships in sight within two miles.
Prince to sail Saturday. Berlin reports Prince Henry of Prussia will sail for the United States on Saturday. Even if President Roosevelt's son's illness proves fatal before then, the prince may still begin his journey unless the president desires a deferral.
Miss Helen Hay eldest daughter of Secretary of State John Hay and Payne Whitney of New York were married at the Covenant Church in Washington on Thursday noon. The ceremony drew the highest officials, the president and cabinet, and elite New York New England society. The Hay family mourned yet celebrated with lavish pomp, receiving hundreds of presents including a yacht and jewels. The bridal party wore gray crepe de chine outfits with white ostrich plumes. A simple wedding gown of white satin and tulle veil complemented the bride’s decorum. A Wagner heavy musical program and a quiet service marked the ceremony. Afterward a grand breakfast at the Way residence featured limited guests, including the president, Mrs. Roosevelt, and Alice Roosevelt. The couple departed for a short wedding tour, likely to Thomasville, Georgia.
Personal notices from Battle Creek and surrounding towns list visits and business trips by residents including Mrs. Loomis, H. K. DeLongie, W. T. Drake, I. A. Rhodes, Ed Statler, Edward Whitelam, George Butler, Gus Stavens, Carl Anderson, CG. Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Baird, Miss Mary Kelleher, Mrs. Edward Hongerford, O. 4. Sawyer, John Moll, Mrs. Will Wade, Mrs. Arthur Calendar, J. H. Lynn, S. S. Schuyler, F. C. Stillson, Daniel H. Chase, Mr. and Mrs. George Fenton, Mrs. Mary Lombard, Mrs. H. G. DeLong, Attorney Nichols, and others with various visits and travel notes. A separate item notes a Sunday storm at Reid Nevada with 10 mile wind and sand obscuring rail lines.
The Rev Dr Couden prayed for Theodore Roosevelt while oleomargarine tax plans sparked an amendment to cover any yellow shade mimicking butter. Senators discussed the Philippine tariff with Turner arguing against U S claims to the islands and Teller delaying part of his speech.
Kansas City February 11 Frank James has filed for an injunction against a stage production The James Boys in Missouri alleging the script portrays his family as train robbers and outlaws and harms youth. The suit questions whether a private citizen can be depicted without consent and whether the portrayal is credit or discredit. The attorney argued the case and a ruling is expected today. Chicago Firemen Kept Huey Fire damages at Potter Wall Paper Mills plant on Illinois Street total losses around 1,000,000 with 300 fires already this month leaving 12 dead and over 75 families displaced.
Bloomington, ML Feb 14 Deputy City Clerk William Crawford shot himself in the head Monday afternoon dying instantly. He had served as city and county official for many terms and was a noted figure in central Minnesota politics. A separate dispatch from Washington reports Senate committees favoring a constitutional amendment to move presidential inauguration from March to the last Thursday in April, hastening Roosevelt’s term reset.
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