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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1900
Page
4
A fragment from a 19th century newspaper column discusses political tactics and party loyalty, defending Jeffersonian simplicity over polished platforms. It addresses feuds with the Chronicle Expounder, a grand jury push, and disputes with Moses over debts and publishing disagreements. The piece ends with notes on Lady Smith, Lord Robert, and Frick's wealth.
At the county Republican banquet Congressman Gardner drew parallels between McKinley and Lincoln, praising McKinley’s personal deportment and attire while faulting Lincoln’s circle of advisors. The speech suggested Lincoln’s administration lacked strong, disinterested leaders and mocked Lincoln’s era compared to McKinley’s. The event included Joseph L. Cox’s pledge to vote for a Republican ticket regardless of candidate.
The article critiques treasury reports on gold and paper money circulation. It cites large implied losses from worn notes and melted or diverted coin, argues silver and gold are miscounted, and notes political blame and calls for a natural gold basis. It also reports damages awarded to a Chinese doctor in Kansas City and a Paris-bound couple sailing from New York.
Washington scenes reveal a Senate debate over a finance bill and a gold standard argument. Teller challenges Allison, claiming the treasury forces a de facto gold standard, while Republicans attack the bill as a bid to shape future leadership and policy. A test vote follows, with final fate pending.
Ex-consul Macrum testified from Washington that the United States mail was opened by a British censor in Pretoria and that cables were blocked. He asserted Americans in the Transvaal favored the Boers and that Britain’s censorship could trigger congressional action and affect the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. His remarks prompted expectations of congressional hearings and possible diplomatic friction.
A national anti trust conference adopt ed a constitution and plan to organize precinct to national leagues. M L Lockwood was elected president with Franklin H Wentworth secretary and C P McBride treasurer. The body backed government ownership of utilities and direct legislation while denouncing trusts and proposing nonpartisan anti trust leagues across the United States.
Andrew Brown of Short Hills New Jersey files for bankruptcy with debts over 800000. A labor dispute grows from granite manufacturers rebuffing wage demands by the National Granite Cutters union. Copenhagen reports a Danish West Indies sale bill likely to reach French chambers. A steel sheet mill combination forms in Pittsburgh with 24 concerns, 52 million capital. Mrs Flower and daughter plan chimes in New York to honor Warren Leland. A heavy sheet iron roof collapse at FoHetF weighs casualties. Major General Ludlow arrives from Cuba, noting a new era in Cuba. France endures a des rigning storm with telegraph cuts and fatalities. C R Stewart of Charleston dies from a son’s gunfire protecting his mother. The Salvation Army marks 20th US anniversary at Carnegie Hall with a baptism of William Booth-Tucker’s infant.
Albany reports the worst Hudson freshet since 1857 with about half a million dollars in damage. Thomas Shea of Bath and William Rinehart of New York drown on the ice near shore. Joseph Vogel of Van Rennselaer Island dies rescuing four horses. Fifty men trapped on Montgomery Island await receding water as trains suffer delays. The flood peaks at 20 feet above normal. officials distribute aid and charities call for help.
A permanent organization is formed to hold an annual Muskegon county fair with Dr. J. M. Stone of Bridgeport named president and C. B. Marr of Muskegon as key organizer. Timber along Michigan Central and Detroit & Mackinaw lines rises in value, Pere Marquette plans new Grand Rapids car shops for repair work on regional rolling stock, signaling spring hopes despite a late winter.
Improved Sarsapanna compound offered as a pleasant tablet claimed to cure a range of blood and skin diseases including anaemia scrofula rheumatism and syphilitic affections. It allegedly contains no mercury or poisonous drugs and claims to regulate stomach liver and bowels. Priced 50 cents per box at Swartwout Swartwout, Marshall, Michigan.
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