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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1902
Page
6
The article extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as essential for prospective mothers, claiming it prevents nausea, steadies nerves, boosts appetite, aids sleep, and builds vitality. It features testimonials from women grateful for easier childbirth and stronger health, urging others to consult Dr. Pierce and reject substitutes.
More than 3,000 people attended the Denison opera house farewell reception for former Governor Leslie M. Shaw, newly named secretary of the treasury. Attendees from all surrounding counties, with every Craword county town represented, gave Shaw a tearful ovation and applause as he announced he would keep his Denison home.
A series of minor earthquakes struck Chilpanvinye and nearby areas causing panic and street evacuations. Widespread damage included several Wit houses and government buildings suffering in the first two quakes. People flee to other towns seeking safety as continued shocks are feared.
A widespread report from the Balkans notes killings in Bitlis and Vag Bulgarians clashing with Turkish troops in Kosnovel amid regional strife. In Bristol, Jan 24, Representative Brownlow of the First Tennessee district is denounced by the Republican committee for Congress, with no opposition expected to the committee’s choice.
Senators debated a joint resolution to thank Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley for his role in the Santiago battle and to award him a sword with bronze medals and a $10,000 appropriation. Senator Teller postponed his separate resolution supporting Boer commandant Scheepers’ execution.
Former Secretary of State John W. Foster testified before a senate immigration committee in opposition to Chinese exclusion. He argued for fair play, noting that the United States cannot demand courtesy from China if it discriminates against Chinese people, citing his ties to Li I Lung Chang and past wartime diplomacy.
A massive Havana demonstration honors Gorfin Wood and Cuba’s push for U S reciprocity. Crowds urge immediate congressional relief as Cubans press for stability and an independence framework tied to American aid and investments. A separate London rumor links Boer peace talks to Lord Rosebery amid endgame surrender signals.
In Trenton on January 24 the Republican caucus chose John I Dryden of Newark on the nineteenth ballot to succeed the late Senator Sewell. Dryden won 32 percent as rivals Stokes and Griggs contested. Other candidates included Jurdder Baird and Guomere. the caucus vote is binding with a 45 majority on joint ballot ensuring Seyden’s election.
Peking on June 21 reports that ministers from foreign powers have been received as representatives of sovereigns equal to the Chinese emperor, marking a notable achievement in China’s relations with foreign states. Syracuse university announced on January 24 that John D. Rockefeller donated 100,000 to bolster its endowment fund.
The heir presumptive Archduke Franz Ferdinand will travel to Saint Petersburg on February 2 to present himself in a newly assumed role as governor of a cavalry unit, a move interpreted amid questions about the Triple Alliance. In Texas, a stock train collision near Kelsey killed W J Stillwell and fatally injured G Adkins after dense fog obscured signals.
A late Friday dust explosion at the Lost Creek mine near Os kaloosa Iowa killed 21 miners and left eight injured. The blast followed a failed noon shot, igniting gas and debris blew 200 feet from the shaft. More than 100 men were in the mine. all but those in the east entry escaped with minor injuries. The mine is owned by Lost Creek Fuel Co and had been operating about a year.
Reports from Chillcothe Ohio recount Joseph Cox fatally shooting Howard Ratteliff in a church at Eagle Mills. Cox, seen with Ratteliff’s sister, confronted by Ratteliff who assaulted him, leading Cox to fire. Ratteliff died in the aisle. both men described as schoolteachers. Cox arrested and taken to McArthur. Additional items note a big fire in Bay City, Mich, destroying Crump Manufacturing with heavy losses, and other distant notices from New York and Washington.
Prince of Wales represents King Edward at Emperor William's birth celebration and meets Prussian leaders including Chancellor von Bülow. They attend a royal dragoons barracks ceremony with luncheon, then the prince visits Potsdam to wreath the late Empress Frederick’s tomb. A dinner at the castle follows with imperial guests present.
London reports Lord Kitchener notes the important capture of Gen Viljoen near Edenburg in the Kansvaal Colony. Pretoria says Col Wilson seized 20 Boers near Frankfort on the Orange River Colony, a dawn attempt to reclaim captives ending in heavy fighting. A 42 pound gold nugget, over 10 000 dollars, found in California gulch Madison county Montana.
A blizzard swept the river between Sault Ste Marie and Canada as a sleigh with six passengers crossed. Driver John Lebla and the sleigh vanished into a hole in the ice, Lebla drowned, three passengers escaped with help, and the remaining two were rescued after heroes braved the freezing water and rough current.
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