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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
4
The Marshall News appears as second class matter in the Marshall post office archive. Publication details show West State Street Marshall with a contact telephone number.
A May 11 1900 editorial questions the so called destiny of the United States. It contrasts a destiny written by fathers of the republic with one devised by monopolists led by Hanna and allies. It asks who truly writes the country s fate between Washington Adams Jefferson Monroe and Lincoln and modern wealth interests.
At a Michigan convention Towne of Duluth was discussed as a vice presidential candidate with allied Democrats and populists eyeing him for a united ticket. A second topic describes the Black Death or bubonic plague fear linked to the Philippines and its historic devastation across Europe and Asia with millions killed.
Reports describe a new pneumonia like the black death spreading from the Philippines to Hawaii and the Pacific coast. In Butte Montana a virulent outbreak claimed many lives with rapid lung involvement and discolored bodies. Health authorities urge strict isolation and disinfection to prevent a nationwide calamity.
The piece attacks colonial influence on the United States, condemning tariff shifts against Porto Rico and accusing Charles F. W. Neely of stealing 335,000 in Cuban postal funds. It cites Postmaster-General Smith and Director Rathbone, warns of looming exposures, and argues no republic can endure with monarchy. It ends with a line about a house divided cannot stand.
An ironic editorial portrays Republicans as active fruit-pickers upsetting the president who hopes Porto Ricans will handle duties and preserves. It jokes that Porto Ricans lack the required recipe, pushing plums into the hands of eager senators while the administration seeks more orchards and distribution.
The piece cites Governor Pingree predicting a push to alter the state government through boards and lobbies to run without a legislature or courts. It notes opposition from Otis and Wildman and frames the issue as the era’s most momentous constitutional question. Some doubt Pingree’s political foresight as he rejects claims he will flop.
McKinley era discourse hints Bishop Potter’s jab at Philip pine policy as asinine. Bryan’s speeches lack hearty zest yet show likely support from a provincial advocate. The M E general conference in Chicago debates To be or not to be amused as the administration backs Roosevelt.
A long, argumentative letter arguing that silver was the money standard under the Constitution and that the 1873 demonetization law violated this principle. It cites Hamilton, Jefferson, Webster, Jackson, and others, questions legal tender power, and contends gold and silver must both be money. discusses states, debts, and the effect of demonetizing silver on obligations. It includes side notes on gold standards and international bimetallism.
A west bound fast fruit train on the Union Pacific derailed after passing an open switch near Rawlins, Wyoming. Two firemen from Rawlins were killed, a third man and two youths escaped with injuries, while engineers Kebmeyer and Sheeler jumped free before impact. Other items note forest fires in Pennsylvania, Michigan flood damages, and a shipwreck off Melbourne with 23 lost. Detroit awaits Admiral and Mrs. Dewey arrival in June.
Attorney Kulp of Battle Creek and Henry Champion of Homer visit the city. O A Hassie of Battle Creek stays at the Royal. Mrs Libia Solomon returns from Detroit visit. A H Randall of Tekonsha in probate court. Frank Rowley of Van Wert Ohio guests of relatives. Drs G H Dobbins and Dr Hahn travel and stay visiting. Mr Hale reports a farm sale prospect. plans to settle in Chicago. The weekly News proclaims large and best value at one dollar per year. An elderly man sick at Mr OL Millers, later taken to county house. John Cushman deteriorates. Mrs John Smith rheumatism. GD Black buys a horse from Warren Newton.
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