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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1901
Page
2
Washington reports that the House approved a measure to authorize a 1903 St Louis International Exposition and appropriated 5 million dollars, voting 191 to 44 under suspension of the rules. The debate noted economy criticisms while the Navy and post office topics also occupied sessions.
Manderson alias Hofer, linked to Albion romance schemes, was arrested in Morenci after posing as a suitor and running a subscription magazine scam. Deputies say he planned multiple marriages and faced a 30 day jail term for obtaining money under false pretenses. he will answer to Inspector J. J. Lawmoor after release.
Train 21 westbound ran 36 minutes late today and ticket limits to Detroit for Feb 21 and Feb 22 include return by Feb 23 for the banquet. Addison Junction now houses a new pneumatic coal crane in operation. Great Northern president Hill agrees to end Japanese labor in northwestern shops and roads, displacing about 1,560 of 8,000 Orientals. white labor preferred though Japanese workers received pay, described as poor and damaging to raw materials. Rocky Mountain Tea praised by grateful women for blessings.
Great Record keeper Ema E Bow of the LTM has completed her naval report of 1900. It showed disbursement of $152,043.33 and balance a hand of $876,423.52. The membership no Jan. 1 was 57,411, an increase of ft, recovering the year. The dowthe in 1900 were 259.
A deaf woman cured by Dr Nicholson's artificial ear drums donated $10,000 to his institute. The gift funds free ear drums for people unable to afford them. Address 4616 The Nicholson Institute 750 Eighth Avenue New York NY.
Special agent R P Robards announced a rural delivery route will serve about half the population of the Marengo township. The carrier will depart from Marshall post office, cover areas near the river and roads within one mile of Marengo station, then proceed to Rice Creek, cross township toward Coleman's corners and Raesleya corners before returning to Marshall. The route complements two other petitioned routes expected to be granted soon, marking a long awaited postal improvement for local farmers and residents.
Dr Lewis R Fiske formerly president of Albion college died in Denver Colorado after a paralytic stroke and pneumonia aged 83 He was born December 24 1825 in Pennfield New York and later taught at Albion Ypsilanti Normal and the Agricultural College at Lansing He served as pastor in Detroit and was Albion s most beloved citizen Funeral services will be held in Albion with burial there
Circuit Court Commissioner Hooper will stay at Prosecutor Hatch's office while in the city. The Hillimmond Glynn case is before Justice Pillots Tuesday morning. George P. Glynn sues Frank Hammond and John Dow for assault. Hammond and Dow are defended by S.M. Boley. Property signs for The News neighbor Boughton were torn from his door Friday night. G A Roberts of Liutner, Til, reported four years with a wad in his stomach and loss of 63 pounds. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin restored his appetite and health.
Greatly reduced one way rates apply from Chicago Milwaukee and Manitowoc via Wisconsin Central Railway to Minnesota Idaho Montana Oregon Washington and British Columbia every Tuesday from February 12 to April 30. Inquiries to nearest ticket agent H W Steinhoff district pass agent W O Ry Saginaw Mich or Jas O Pond genl pass agent Milwaukee Wis. Also Rice Creek Mill flour promotes Good Luck Nour jade and whole wheat and graham flour sold at Marshall grocers. Phone 176. Hagoy & Wass.
Circuit court met Monday afternoon with Judge Smith and a seated jury. Several liquor law cases were continued or stricken, including People v. De Bow and People v. Erwin. Eliza Reynolds v. Maine and Cavanagh was dismissed, and James C. Elslow v. Parker was continued by stipulation. The Morley sodomy trial opened, witnesses testified, and the jury convicted on a charge of assault and battery. An ad for Knill's Pills and a notice for summer wash goods appeared.
The Vanderbilt family is anticipated to take control of the Cincinnati Northern affecting passenger terminals and possibly freight facilities. It is not clear what changes will occur but it may end rental at Ann Arbor and route business through Lakeshore and Michigan Central. Potential sale of part of the Cincinnati Northern to Lima Northern is discussed, with Tecumseh and Toledo implications.
The Observer reports Judge Weist condemned efforts to create new public offices during a Homer banquet. He accused office seekers of folly and dishonesty, urging the Republican party to halt expansion and curb schemes that stall circuit business.
At last night’s council session absent members named. Minutes approved. Marshal’s bills discussed for East State Street walks. one bill to Mrs Saunders to be assessed to property. Water rising at Monroe Street bridge out of order. snow at Rice Creek bridge to be cleared. Deed issue for Owosso property granted. West Prospect sewer petition deferred. City finances show funds and overdraft figures. no action on sewer petition. Meeting adjourned for two weeks.
County Drain Commissioner SHAS B. Mead of Calhoun County Michigan announces a bid letting on February 23 1901 at a bridge over Nottawa Creek for the Katz Drain project in Fredonia Township. The notice lists survey details assessment district land parcels and the right of way width with bids to secure performance and potential bid rejection rights. Owners and interested parties are summoned to appear and participate at the letting and assessment review.
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