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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1901
Page
4
A 1901 editorial criticizes McKinley’s short message while railing at Cuba policy and tariff shifts. It argues the president hedges on promises, favors broader foreign markets, and implies U S control over Cuba’s affairs, contrasting republican ideals with current actions. The piece likens McKinley’s stance to Scipio and condemns pledges broken by the administration.
The army appropriation bill with the Oban declaration attached signals a shift in administration policy toward Cuba, likely causing friction. It violates the Teller resolution by claiming Cuba’s people deserve freedom while detailing constitutional regulation and station costs.
Harvard geologist N S Shaler predicts a near term surge in gold supply by mid century driven by improved mining methods not new mines. He argues fear of market flooding is unlikely to trigger sustained mining losses, as economics would curb unprofitable operations.
Democrats nominate Kaseen Richardson for school commissioner citing wide experience across county schools and deep knowledge of local needs. The write up casts him as a diligent county board examiner and a champion of teachers while pledging care for “little people” in the office. Local political commentary also touches on national issues and a humor column about a neighbor’s wife and a typewriter.
Secretary Root receives alarming reports from Governor General Wood of Cuba about unrest after Cuban congress amendments. The navy orders Kearsarge and Massachusetts to avoid Cuban ports to prevent inflaming radicals as US troops plan to stay through next fall under protectorship policy.
In Rochester on Friday a five story Levy dye works building burned, killing two unidentified victims found at the city morgue and leaving one man fatally injured along with ten others seriously hurt. The Seneca Camera company occupied the upper floor with 25 workers. Fire started on the third floor from a chemical explosion, trapping occupants and hindering escape. Two men were saved by Dridgeford's machine shop crew who used canons and heavy piers to reach the scene. Total loss exceeds $5000.
Manila reports indicate commissioners privately favor an early general civil governance in the Philippines. President McKinley and Secretary Root are not yet confirmed in full accord, but momentum suggests a Philippine government within months. Peace sentiment grows as insurgent attacks wane and oath-taking rises. Wright drafts a bill to create a department of insular constabulary.
Washington reports all cabinet members submitted resignations to take effect upon successors. Attorney General Griggs is the only member not staying beyond the term, with Knox likely to be appointed. Public debt shows a Feb 25 total of 1,087,09,504, down 7,576,374 for the month. Four workers die in Fontainebleu dynamite blast. Rev William Clark, famed auctioneer preacher, dies after ingesting a drug by mistake.
Washington observers praised the second McKinley inauguration parade for its superb decorations and orderly spectacle. A vast display along Pennsylvania Avenue featured red white and blue bunting and uniform grandstands. The military and naval contingents displayed flawless drill and discipline, with Porto Rican regiment and cadet corps drawing special praise. President McKinley reviewed the parade from the platform after ceremonies, while fireworks planned for Monday night were postponed due to bad weather.
The vast auditorium hosted a historic inaugural ball with lavish decorations and electric effects. Police guarded entrances as carriages lined surrounding streets and guests from military and government circles filled the ballroom in a glittering display. The presidential party arrived, followed by Vice President Roosevelt, and the hall burst into music and dance amid a shifting, kaleidoscopic throng.
Sixteen Irish Members of Parliament were dragged from the floor of the House of Commons and cast into the street as police cleared the chamber amid a wild disorder over a cloture vote on education estimates. The incident, described as unprecedented in Parliament, led to a one week ban from entering Commons precincts and prompts for reorganized plans.
New York reports Hubert W. Wilcox of Havsyan and a native Tavaiian praised the McKinley inauguration as a grand pageant. He marveled at the parade’s scope and the strength of the American government, noting rain did not spoil the splendor and vowing to remember the sight.
London dispatch says Hocra under Delwrey press a fierce attack on Lichtenburg. Major Pletcher and Lieutenant Holly are reported killed. Reinforcements are sent. Boers in Pretoria claim leaders may surrender if amnesty and free pardon are granted.
Auction at the homestead 815 Hughes Street on Thursday May 14 1901 at 2 PM for the HL Lachrop estate real estate incl 50 acres south of the river Homer road and the Boores Adjoining with rates $25 and 826. R R Lachrop Adm'r.
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