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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1901
Page
4
The Statesman critiques Towns oil wealth as an octopus worth 2.9 million, arguing laws should curb monopolies. It defends wealth earned within fair rules while opposing class legislation and tariffs that empower trusts to fleece the public, citing Carnegie and Astor as symbols of excess.
A critical editorial charges McKinley and Gage with bowing to oil and anugal trusts under the Dingley tariff. It warns tariff policy harms exports, invites foreign retaliation, and risks Republican unity as calls for reciprocity clash with protective interests amid Scylla and Charybdis-like pressure.
A historical letter criticizes three years of Philippine policy, arguing that earlier concessions could have averted war, saved lives and treasure, and led to peace. It notes Aguinaldo's plea for talks with General Otis was denied and claims Democratic ideas align with the republicans’ eventual stance, while lamenting the prolonged conflict.
A garbled 19th century style report mentions years of conflict, Senator Foraker and a supposed illness, Mr. Morgan and Attorney General Knox planning to instruct labor unions on trusts, and government stance on taxation and pursuit.
Cloud burst over Coaldale Simmons Creel and Pocahontas causes heavy flooding and track washout. Pocahontas yards muded, $1,000 yard damage. Reports describe swollen rivers, debris on rails, and temporary repairs delaying traffic between Ennis and Vivian.
June dispatches note Count Gilbert Hobenwart von Gerlech named Austro Hungarian minister to Mexico. Diplomatic relations, severed since 1867 after Maximilian’s death, are formally resumed. Also mention is made of a murder trial in Helena Montana and a separate Minnesota pickpocketing spree affecting train travelers.
Newport July 2 The Constitution was defeated by the Columbia by 48 seconds in the first race of the Herreshoff yacht. The Constitution suffered a jib mishap an hour after start, losing about a mile but narrowing the gap to two minutes at the turn. Both boats faced damage. Columbia’s main boom buckled after finishing and both needed repairs before their next race.
Washington July 1 The comparative statement of government receipts and expenditures for the fiscal year ended shows a surplus of about 76 million dollars, close to the Congress forecast. Receipts from customs and internal revenue are both up, while the revenue bill reduce will trim this year’s totals but officials expect continued prosperity and potential for near equal or higher overall receipts.
Mrs. Dayan wife of Southern Pacifico official was attacked by her pet cat in the basement of her University avenue home in Palo Alto California. The cat bit and tore a finger nail to bone and scratched her hand alarming the doctor who fears possible blood poisoning.
In Owseby Iowa a bitter neighborhood feud left D Guild and his 12 year old son Clarence dead in Dayton after a gunfight. Oliver Bricker, a neighbor, is believed to have fired the shots after a dispute over a revolver. Bricker claimed Guild attacked first and that the boy fired at him. The father died trying to protect his son. Bricker and a fellow, Geerze, were arrested. Bricker bonded at 10,000 dollars pending state case.
Mrs. W. C. Carson of Cowley county is fatally burned after unknown blackmailers demand $5000 to spare her home. The fire occurred Saturday night as farmer Carson ignored threats to deposit money. Mrs. Carson died after recounting the ordeal to neighbor Mr. Dunn. She attempted to save valuables including papers and a violin before collapse.
Six iron workers fell 80 feet from a temporary platform bridging a tank top at an Eactera elevator site in Buffalo. Four died instantly or within hours, two more severely injured. names include John Keefe and W Krause. Cause uncertain as scaffold shattered. Other items note a York Pa. electric plant plan and a Lehigh Valley freight-house fire with 100000 damage.
In Cass on Tuesday workers recovered a body from wreckage among demolished cars. The victim was identified as Pascemn Manteno, a ten year old girl and daughter of Teusa Manteuc, who was also killed in the incident.
Edwin Ruthven, 31, was electrocuted at 12:08 a.m. in the annex of the Ohio state penitentiary for the May 6, 1900 murder of Cleveland Police Officer Shipp. Despite claims of innocence, a single shock ended the case after repeated reprieves.
A bold robbery near Brothers Station by eight masked men overpowered seven occupants at the White residence. They took 3000 dollars and similar value in jewelry after torturing residents with lighted matches and needles. Miss Sidney Mackey freed herself and arranged help. White, his wife, and daughter survived with injuries.
Washington June 24 The Navy department issued a statement that it is ready to give every encouragement to the naval militia amid reports that the department planned to abandon the militia Our drowned Newbern NC June 29 Judge Lemuel Clarke and two daughters drowned Friday in that city. bodies found later in the day Murder in Michigan Elk Rapids June 29 a quarrel over a fence line ends in two men killed and a third jailed Beukes Huaur Peking June 29 governor of Shansi province says Belgian foreshore vessels not desecrated De Giers to Paris June 29 Russian minister in Saint Petersburg appointed minister to Novich Russia King resigns in Bavaria June 29
The Nowa reports transfers including John A Anderson to Arthur N Walker for lot 45 Welch's addition to Battle Creek for 150 dollars. Dantes Baker to Peter I LaFrance for lot 194 Mechem's addition to Barris Creek for 290 dollars. GB Murray to Fred Haigh lot 27 Manchester's Battle Creek with mortgage 311.38 and price 1200. Nettie Furgeson to Paulina Gutzanger lot 4 block 1 Irwin's 2nd Albion addition with mortgage 235 and 590 dollars. Henry Bungzoll to Fred Wadisigh lots 77 and 78 Carnca addition to Battle Creek for 850. Harriet Osborn to Michigan Air Line railroad company 50 feet on section 29 Tekonsha for 140. Howard Miller to Thomas Traynor 10 acres section 5 Pennfield for 4400. Mabel DeShane to Harriet Cum ming 200 acres section 32 Convin. Sam Hamblin to Jessie Hamilton m acres section 27 Bedford for 200 dollars.
The kickoff at ten o clock featured King Wrecks impersonated by J W Fletcher arriving with a donkey drawn cart and Partello band at State street. Mayor Powell presented a large key as the city opened to all residents. Attendants on horseback included W H Arthur B B H Grant S F Dobbins H E Painter W A Lopper H J Hyde and Fred Golegrove. The celebration began with a parade and a thriving crowd turning out for the event.
Albion dispatch notes the I. C. Prouty Co of Midland Michigan will relocate its plant to Albion around August 1. Reincorporating with 100000 capital, 845000 to be raised in Albion, starting with 60 workers, rising to 600 within a year. Officers listed include WW Cooper, James O Nilon, T C Prouty, and Eugene P Robert. L G Prouty, Albion alumnus, is the chief inventor behind the products.
The Marshall and Perrinville fire departments led a carnival feature with a 2 PM parade. The procession included Homer band Clarandon drum corps Chief Flynn Assistant Chief Wingel Mayor Powell and Smyth of the fire committee, various fire wagons, and a Portelle band. Wagons were decorated with red white and blue paper and flags. The parade ended with an impressive water display and rapid exhibitions by the fire teams.
A sensational prospect announces Col VF Cody Buck planning a July visit featuring his Rough Riders contingent with horses and a palace car entourage. The event promises exotic displays with riders, soldiers, a cavalry battery, and a large audience drawn from many regions.
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