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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1902
Page
4
An 1902 editorial urges farmers to unite against monopoly features of trusts. It argues vast farmer numbers prevent a single farmer trust, stresses the need for broad organization, and announces the newspaper will report on local grange lodges and farmers clubs to boost support and activity.
The lower house rejected the Nicaragua path, urging careful study of both routes. The Panama plan is advancing at lower cost, shorter length, fewer locks, and quicker transit, while Nicaragua faces higher construction and operating costs, more locks, and greater risk from earthquakes. The piece defends the Panama choice and criticizes haste in decision making, referencing Dewey and Dayhue debates and political pressure.
Across Cleveland St Paul Milwaukee Chicago and Pittsburgh memorial services for the late President William McKinley were held in many churches on Sunday. Ministers eulogized his life and memorial funds were collected in several cities with hymns and tributes shaping the observances.
Senate session in Washington turned into a furnace of acrimony as debate over Philippine policy escalated into personal taunts and sharp exchanges between Teller Lodge Tillman Spooner and Tillman. The uproar ended with a strict admonition from the presiding chair and a move to finalize commerce and labor department plans.
Washington reports the Philippine tariff bill, led by Senator Lodge, will be the Senate’s main focus this week. Allies plan to resist debate while awaiting replies to anticipated attacks on Philippine policy. Democratic senators are expected to speak early, with Lodge attempting formal adoption of committee amendments without rushing final action. Senator Nelson aims to push the commerce department bill for possible action this week.
Athens newspapers report the St Paul monastery on Mount Athos burned last Thursday night. The prior and nine monks perished. about 20 others were seriously injured. The fire damaged the monastery by about 50 000 dollars while occupants slept.
A government cable plan fixes construction costs up to 10 million dollars with 500 thousand immediately available. The army and navy handle construction, operation to be under Postmaster General and War and Navy Secretaries. Government messages and private cages priced at 25 cents per word to Hawaii and 10 cents to Manila. A substitute Nicaragua bill lets the president pick between Panama and Nicaragua routes with Colombia granting perpetual control of a ten mile strip if Nicaragua is chosen.
The United States reports from Turkey say Ellen M. Stone and companion Mme Tsilka remain captive. Negotiations stall as brigands distrust Turkish authorities, ransom remains unpaid, and the State Department pledges continued effort to secure their release despite dwindling optimism.
Lansing Jan 29 The Michigan Supreme Court affirms the Washtenaw circuit judgment and overrules the Supreme Hive objections in a bill by the great hive seeking to restrain interference with its plan to operate in other states and to declare ritualistic work as the great hive's property The court holds the bill sufficient in law and the supreme hive must answer the questions of fact on their merits.
Rear Admiral Lewis A. Kimberley United States Navy retired died Tuesday morning in West Newton Massachusetts He declined to join the Schley court of inquiry due to ill health Born in New York he entered naval service in 1846 Kimberley had a long distinguished career and was selected for the court before his illness Massachusetts and national Navy figure dies after illness.
Genin Provisions etc Chicago Jan 29 Flour markets steady to higher with patent and spring varieties. wheat and corn firm to higher with May and July futures. Oats and barley active. pork prices higher. Potatoes eggs butter steady firmer. live poultry firm. Chicago cattle prices: prime beeves 7.10 to 7.60, common to good beef steers 4.80 to 6.40, stockers 2.20 to 4.80, cows and bulls 2.25 to 4.75.
Detroit Michigan Central Live Stock Yards reports thin demand for live cattle with moderated receipts. Prices range for steers and heifers 4.75 to 4.70, cows 2.50 to 2.50, calves 5.00 to 7.50, sheep and lambs steady with prime lambs 5.60, mixed 3.50 to 4.50, hogs 5.00 to 5.50 live, beef and other farm goods listed. Marshall Market reports include wheat prices No 1 white 58 lb test 55, No 2 red 60 lb test, oats, corn, beans, hay, butter, eggs, and various livestock values. brief notes on local crime, deaths, and business appointments.
Boston on January 29 saw a three story brick tenement with laundry on the ground floor burn. One o clock awakening found residents clinging to windows as several people died from smoke and others were injured. Six are severely hurt with three fatally. Victims listed as Salian.
H D Smiley arrived Friday night. Patrick McTaggart of Glenn View Wis visits his sister Mrs John Reid in Convie. Dozens of neighbors and relatives appear in town notes. funerals, travel, visitors, and arrivals headline the social page with names like L P Griswold Battle Creek, A K Pierce Baltimore, J B Howe Coldwater, M G Hayward Chicago, Miss Inez Gray Battle Creek, Miss Jenetta Green Albion, and many others across Battle Creek Jackson Albion Detroit and Plymouth.
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