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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1901
Page
4
The piece praises Andrew Carnegie for his near four million dollar gift to assist the unfortunate workers supporting his wealth. It argues this act proves his heart is in the right place and contrasts it with critics who seek reputations through donations to churches and schools rather than truly aiding laborers.
A long, polemical column argues against annexation of former republics by Great Britain and against using influence to suppress liberty abroad. It cites France’s aid to American freedom, condemns treachery to republican ideals, and invokes General Harrison’s death as a patriotic standard. It critiques imperialist currents, party politics, and public figures while scattering references to contemporary events and misdeeds.
The excerpt comments on President Harris, Hanna era propriety, and Nebraska politics, questioning one-man rule and McMillan's influence. It riffs on Monroe doctrine, England and Russia, counterfeit coin fears, and Pingree pardons, with Cuba’s stance on U S domination implied.
The piece argues that New York era Republican aims push for ad valorem taxation of railroads and corporations, forecasting a bill to raise railroad taxes under the current system. It criticizes party accords with trusts, notes McCallum's proposal in the legislature, and highlights public mistrust toward officials amid calls for equal taxation. The text also questions U S policy on South Africa and Britain's annexation stance.
Washington reports the temporary receiver of the failed First National Bank of Niles Mich has filed a preliminary statement showing a defalcation near 150000 tied to forged loans and discounts. The bank cannot resume, a permanent receiver will soon close its affairs.
A long list of local acquaintances visit and travel notes. Mrs D Waverholt of Battle Creek attends a funeral in connection with Mrs Schooley. Guests include Mrs Rose Reardon and party from Jackson, plus numerous visits between Albion Kalamazoo and Detroit.
Social World notes Mrs H Haskell hosts a Sunday school supper at North Kalwamoo Avenue. Upcoming events include the Bon Ton Stock Company at the opera house for a full week starting Monday. The Trade and Labor Council of Battle Creek plans its second annual ball at the Armory on April 12 with Germania Orchestra. The New Era Association of Grand Rapids advocates Golden Rule business ethics and promotes its fraternal insurance concept, inviting public visitation to its offices to learn more.
A compact review of brief items notes Grover Cleveland as the only surviving ex president, stray remarks on Perret’s dry goods ad, a hotel fire at Lake Rest Devil's Lake with partial insurance loss, and social tidbits about waitresses, illness, and local civic matters from the Battle Creek Moon and Herald Butler Indiana reports.
Bargains in dry foods invite readers while Chief Engineer Flynn reports a fire year with 16 alarms and 3599 dollars in total losses, 400 from a Michigan Central depot blaze, favoring a combination chemical wagon. WCTU events include the Due Tea on March 27, with dues, invites, and a 4 PM session, plus an anti narcotics push and anti cigarette league with The Boy publication and a Chicago league push.
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