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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1901
Page
6
Antiquated advertisement touts Vinol Wine of Cod Liver Oil as a delicious tonic for children. It claims to boost appetite, aid digestion, aid growth, and rebuild red blood. A testimonial from Sanan Pickkuova of Fall River praises its effects on the family, with assurances of refunds if unsatisfied.
A strange will from Baris bequeaths Nouen lis to the Count de Vierreguurt for 10 million francs with a condition that the city annually gifts 100,000 francs to a chosen married couple of giants after medical testing. In Minnesota, the state prison board may parole Cole and James Younger from a Northfield Bank robbery life terms, subject to pardons board approval. Havana reports yellow fever appearing with quarantine suspension revoked ahead of the 15th.
The Cincinnati Northern Railroad runs a special excursion to Eniedo on Sunday May 12. Train departs here at 7.42 p m and arrives Toledo 1 16 a m. Round trip fare is 1 00 with one day limit. A 1 25 round trip rate applies for returns on Monday May 14 via regular Toledo trains 8 15 a m and 2 40 p m. Children 3 to 12 pay half fare. Highlight includes a Toledo Dayton baseball game.
A fragment notes stoves stored and cleaning of the mill. Mentions a small sum of 32 and a reference to J. Nagel. Details are sparse but indicate preparation and storage actions with a monetary amount attached.
Rice Creek Mill advertises Good Luck flour as the most satisfactory family flour in Muar, offering whole wheat and grahal flour and stating it is sold at all groceries or mills. The ad provides phone number 178 for orders or inquiries.
A massive blaze in Jackson ville, Virginia on May 1 wiped out 140 blocks and 1,300 buildings, killing six including the fire chief, leaving 10,000 to 15,000 homeless. Loss estimated at 15 million dollars as hotels, theaters, churches, and homes burned for hours. winds drove flames through business and residential districts and across Bay Street toward the Logan Creek viaduct.
Washington reports confirm U S efforts to open all Chinese provinces to world trade while not abolishing duties. If supported by other powers, the plan could ease indemnity disputes. British troops may withdraw from LeChiLi as China grants concessions, with further reductions tied to indemnity settlement. Berlin notes plan to notify Chinese commissioners of total indemnity and withdraw most troops, keeping legation guards and coastal garrisons until the issue is resolved.
May 4 Gridley Illinois fire started behind T. Cohen's store, fanned by south wind. Mrs. Cohen left the rear, triggering a blaze that consumed 33 buildings, with losses from 100 to 5000 dollars each and total damage estimated at 65000 dollars. Peoria and local crews battled the flames, hampered by water shortages. Establishments named include Swiths saloon, Grigley State Bank, McNear & Suh, Oberbach, Franke, Tarman, and Gettle.
A Qdesga dispatch dated April 16 reports a ferryboat disaster on the River Dneiper near Kutchkarovka. Nearly a hundred mothers with babies perished in a sudden storm as pontoons swamped. a few aboard were saved by a boat, and three clung to a horse to reach shore.
Armour & Co beef house at the Chicago stockyards partly burned early Friday, causing about 100000 dollars in losses. A large stock of dressed carcasses was burned while 1600 head of live cattle on the fourth floor were saved from cremation after heroic work by many employees. some people and animals were injured in a stampede. Burdened by the disaster, workers and cattle were evacuated to the runways to prevent further harm.
London reports Lord Pauncefote has received from Secretary Hay a draft Nicaragua canal treaty and emphasizes neutrality. Washington notes informal discussions, with senators’ views shaping essential features, including U S guarantees of neutrality and open equal access for all shipping. No new negotiations are expected before Pauncefote's June 5 departure.
News from Seattle reports a snowslide at Smiths Camp on Lynx Creek two miles above Sunrise, Alaska. Seven men were at the camp. five were killed and two injured but alive after six hours of digging. Rescued men included Frank Pleehardy and Gilpert Devoe with frostbite and injuries. others perished. Names include Lee B Graham, Fred Shackleford, Dick Lane, Henry Willoughby Hogan, and mystic Old Man Mogan.
Indiana voters across villages and towns cast light ballots on Monday with local issues driving contests. Democrasts won most seats in several towns, Republicans carried Newport and Rossville, while Englad Crothersville and others saw mixed results amid a broad pattern of Democratic gains and Republican pockets. Private sale note advertises work horses around 1200 pounds near Marshall City Park.
Land owners with enclosed ponds or low wet places needing drainage can get a free estimate. Tile and pipe are offered cheaper than local dealers by Cus. B. Mea.
May events include Calhoun County Teachers meeting in Battle Creek May 11 and circuit court opening May 19 Ann Arbor hosts eighth annual May festival May 16 to 18 Kalamazoo holds United Commercial Travelers convention May 17 to 18 and May 24 to 25 Inter Scholastic athletic meeting in Ann Arbor May 33 Kalamazoo River Athletic Association second annual field day May 24-25 Grand Rapids hosts Michigan Bankers association 13th annual convention June 4-5 Flag Day June 14 W R O encampment in Michigan June 12-18 and commences sermons by Rev Joseph Hamilton June 16 High School commencement June 21 State Federation of Women's Clubs convention October 29-31 Flint G A R encampment June 12-21 Kalamazoo annual jubiles Calhoun camp K and IL QO TM June 21 and 24 2 more events including high school commencements and other iations.
Judge Smith will file his return on the mental condition of James H Bromm, the Diamondale murderer, to the supreme court as requested tomorrow. Court heard testimony from Dr Patscreom, Dr Palmer and Sheriff Shephard, all deeming the prisoner mentally sound. An order from the supreme court is expected to release Brumm and reports of rearrest on a forgery in Ingham county circulate without confirmation.
George Austin and Blanche Brock both of Battle Creek. William A Danford and Jennie Webb both of Battle Creek. Harrison McClaflin and Adora Phillips both of Battle Creek. William Russell and Eva Bull both of Athens. Theodore Schnitzler of Mredonia and Lizzie Danes of Battle Creek. Emmett W Thayer and Anna M Stave both of Battle Creek. William Brows of Battle Creek and Eva Palmer of Congis. Samuel H Hamblin and Georgia Rowley both of Battle Creek.
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