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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1901
Page
6
The advertisement touts Vinol as a flesh building tonic derived from cod liver oil claiming it renews flesh muscle and bone, improves digestion and blood quality. It cites a Boston and Maine Railroad worker M. Stufell as a testimonial noting kidney relief better digestion sleep appetite increase and weight gain of thirteen pounds, with a guarantee of satisfaction or refund.
A Mississippi River disaster reports the steamer City of Paducah sinking after snag contact near Brunkhorst Landing. Fifteen dead or missing include six whites and nine blacks. two passengers survived. Bodies recovered include a young woman with a card for Mrs Nurry L Allen of St Louis. Coroner holds inquest as divers search for more remains.
Wall Street faced severe volatility as Morgan Hill Harriman interests fought to control Northern Pacific common stock. Prices tumble across many rails and industrials, with large losses for prominent figures and a dramatic rally near mid-session after delivery relief was hinted. Banks form a $16 million loan pool to stabilize conditions. shorts face penalties and cautious optimism returns by day’s end.
In Detroit on May 11 a crowd of around 10,000 rioters clashed with police for over three hours. Twelve citizens and five officers were reported injured as mounted and foot police battled bricks and cobblestones near central streets. The trouble stemmed from tensions surrounding a tax exorter and police directives.
On a White Oak township farm near Carter Merritt Chism killed his wife during a Sunday morning quarrel as she rode to church with two daughters. He wounded her, stabbed Harvey Freeland 12, and attempted more killings before dying after a failed suicide attempts. He left a reputation as a wealthy farmer with 100 acres and $200.
Indianapolis May 13. William Phelps of Richmond Kentucky and James Stansbury of Indianapolis were at the Cerealine mills cleaning an eight foot boiler when steam leaked from a loosened cock. Phelps urged Stansbury to escape first as the only exit was a ladder to a manhole. Stansbury reached safety with minor burns. Phelps followed and was killed by scalding steam while helping his comrade escape. The tragedy left both men injured and the community mourning.
Detroit May 13 mayor May bury and Police Director Frank C. Andrews held a conference that produced a peaceful solution to campus speech disturbances. Andrews will refrain from action on suppression of free speech without mayoral consultation. Mayor Maybury planned a campus address drawing about 7,000 attendees with no police present and no disorder.
Land owners with ponds low wet spots to drain for usable ground offered free estimates by Charles B Meap Marshal Michigan. Tile and pipe available cheaper than dealers.
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