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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1902
Page
8
Brevities cover a busy slate from a charity show and Mikado rehearsal to pensions, postmaster reappointment, and local court actions. Notables include Slayton Starks marrying Della Keck, Miss Lottie Fisher at J S White, and train and railroad business in Toledo and Detroit.
Meltoy Boyd and Maxey Boyd of Sheridan were arrested after a Tuesday arraignment on a statutory rape charge involving a fourteen year old girl. The alleged crime occurred July 21, and both men waived extradition, with one held on $2000 bond awaiting February circuit court. The outcome could lead to a lengthy prison term if convicted.
Olaransa residents Bleyton Starke and Dells Keck received licenses while Olauda South and Lous Hive of Butth Creek, Jouwe Turner of Jay County Lad, and Aus York of Betels Creek are noted. A church Sunday event mentions coats, a bud, and a shed apposita Asia School with David Songer referenced.
Floyd Gibson, held on a battery on his wife charge after a 425 day stay, escaped from the county jail while acting as a trusty. He left during yard duties Tuesday evening and authorities were alerted. Police are searching. Gibson previously escaped custody during prior transport.
A new machine factory announces a test run today with a plan to ship parts to Baltimore and then to Washington. The company invites residents of Wardell to tour the factory Thursday or Friday morning to view operations and observe the machines in action. An order was placed today to switch from South Africa operations to the new line.
Marshall fire fighters enjoyed a fine banquet hosted by Mr 8 F Lobbins owner of the Marshall Furnace Company. The event in the Faust block featured Thomas Morey Paul Weber Joe Waltz and others with cigars supplied by KE Chapman and John Moll, ending with broad praise for Mr Dobbins and Chief Engineer Flynn.
Floyd Gibson, who escaped from the county jail in Battle Creek Tuesday night, was captured near Vicksburg late Wednesday. He allegedly stole a jail key from a cook, slipped out through a rear door, rode to Vicksburg on a Grand Trunk Western train, then was arrested and turned over to Deputy Sheriff Farner. He faces charges for the jailbreak.
Governor Taft, arriving on the Grant, is reported quite ill from Philippine climate and duties. He plans rest and a return trip east to report to the secretary of war and to the president, expecting to leave for the east in a few days for about two months’ stay in the United States.
Delegates flock to Indianapolis for the thirteenth annual U M W of America meeting at Tomlinson hall. Miners seek a ten percent wage increase. operators resist amid a two year old scale. West Virginia unionization questions may affect offers. Joint conference begins Jan 30.
The Maccabees failing to attend a regular review heard two major speeches by D. Williams and A. M. Slay of Calhoun representing Battle Creek. A county rally on expansion was accepted, with Elmer Bennett W. J. Gregg and C. P. Leghor named to arrange. A special meeting on Jan 28 to install officers with Deputy Great Commander Murphey of Tonia presiding. Oyster supper to follow.
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