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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1900
Page
4
Friday March 2 1900 The News prints the committee report on probate office accounts. It notes limited light from the probe and criticizes selective reporting by Chronicle-Expounder comparing Judges Legersell Lane and Ingersoll. The News promises a full comparative summary next issue.
Editorial urges U S president to seek honorable peace between the Boer republics and Britain as the war drags on. It questions rumored secret ties with Britain, argues for mediation to end carnage, and notes risks if mediation is rejected or delayed.
A garbled OCR fragment cites a Republican congressman from Ohio claiming McKinley lacks will of his own, countered as "the will of his owners." It references Boer generals, Boer War context, Depew, Beveridge, and a senate discussion, but the text is incomplete and ambiguous.
An analysis notes that prices have risen about 80 percent over three years while wages rose little. It cites Bradstreet averages and Investor warnings, arguing real purchasing power declined 30 percent and wages barely kept pace. The piece critiques gold standard advocates amid the Atlanta Constitution’s framing.
In this piece Prof. Bemis explains how a few rich men and powerful syndicates can manipulate stock values. The essay cites a $138,000 squeeze on Wall Street and a hypothetical owner labeled A who is pressed by richer buyers to sell. It argues banks and money power could become dictatorial in business if unchecked.
A massive blaze in Newark on Tuesday night swept through the retail dry goods district, destroying more than twenty buildings and causing an estimated loss of over 1 million dollars. W. W. Snyder's department store and stock valued at 500,000 dollars were wiped out, with several other shops damaged. Four firemen were buried in the debris, two severely injured, and multiple people reported missing amid fears of fatalities.
New Orleans crowded with visitors as the carnival celebration returns to full swing. The mardi gras revels unfold with grotesque masquers, impromptu parades, and pageants themed Terpsichorean revels. The Rex ball shines at the Carnival palace and a Comus display closes the festivities at the French Opera House.
In Muncie and other Indiana cities eleven Republic Iron and Steel mills closed indefinitely after suits were filed to enforce the weekly pay law by State Factory Inspector McNbee. About 1,200 workers in Muncie, 500 in Marion, 1,006 in East Chicago, and 250 in Alexandria affected. Law framed by State Legislature and Sen. Walter J. Tall, with political controversy over enforcement and possible future prosecutions. House rejects suffrage amendment, voting 57 to 49 against extending voting rights to women after January 7, 1901.
Congress may designate the Cornwallis surrender site as a national park while other global and domestic political notes sweep the week. Germany expects withdrawal of consuls from Samoa as Anglo American diplomacy continues. Secret Georgia conference between William J. Bryan and Arthur Sewall explored strategy. The American Newspaper Publishers Association urges Congress to investigate rusts. Chicago Institute plans free scholarships for Porto Ricans Cubans and Filipinos. Olga Nethersoe trial in New York proceeds with continued hearing until Tuesday. A Russian cruiser arrives near Per Guilt as British gunboats follow. The English admiralty readies for emergencies. naval estimates call for increased officers and men, new ships, and substantial costs. Colored workers in Chicago form a National Federation of Labor for Colored Men council to align with other unions. J G Schurman faults Philippine governance plan. Leander J McCormick estate bequeaths annual income of 300 400. Rentate valued at 1 000 000. heirs include McCormick and Mrs McCormick Godhart.
Dispatches from London and Colenso recount Gen Buller and Dutch forces winning advances on Pieters Hill and the Tugela crossing, with heavy casualties. An armistice across Sunday allowed burials and wounded exchanges amid reports of 13,834 total casualties and Canadian, Irish, and colonial regiments praised for valor.
Miss Adiline Fisk born June 10 sd in Tekewsha township died February 34 1900 at home on North Mulberry street after two years of illness from cancer. She married Samuel Thandie November 1 1574 and left three children Phillip Lewis and a daughter who died in infancy. Funeral at Lyon Lake Church with Rev Pattison officiating and interment in Lyon Lake cemetery. She was beloved by family and community and remembered as a kind steadfast wife and friend.
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