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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1901
Page
4
A 191-era editorial questions the old creed that might makes right and traces a shift from brute force to brain power as the new basis of power. It condemns robber barons abusing labor and warns society to curb brain-driven domination or risk famine and ruin.
A long column warns that a 34 billion rail merger binds Western roads with Morgan, Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, and Harriman. Editors worry about reduced competition, higher production costs, and a slow economy as control of arteries of commerce concentrates in a few leaders. The piece argues for vigilant oversight and warns of internal discord within the giant cartel.
A speaker argues private shipyards should build vessels for commerce while government war production remains self reliant. He warns against wars crippling nations, cites canal prospects, and praises Civil War veterans while stressing patriotism and justice as the republic’s foundation.
Public notice urges residents to buy local flour from Marshall grocers and support home industries. It argues locals pay taxes, aid town growth, and that prosperity comes from patronizing local businesses over outsiders. Encourages investment, spending, and loyalty to Marshall’s economy.
The passage notes apparent hypocrisy as the president objects to decking houses tails while cutting mountain tails. It also mentions Tanya’s confidence Dill will pass in Congress and Teddy’s promise to O K it. It speculates on Boer actions and cabinet disputes over the South African war.
In Tubutuisa Sonora James Alvord an outlaw linked to the Cochise and Fairbanks robbery was killed while attempting to rob J L Van Daver the payroll courier for Sonora Mining Co Van Daver fired wounding Alvord and himself sustaining two bullets but delivering the money and escaping.
Washington November 26 Justice Buller announced the Supreme Court will recess after Wednesday and resume Monday. The four week adjournment is to extend the Christmas holiday beyond the usual two weeks. Desember 9 is the target return date for the court.
A historical recount of the first national Thanksgiving proclamation issued by George Washington. It describes the intended observance on the designated Thursday in November, thanks for providence, peace after war, and the early practice of Thanksgiving in Plymouth and early colonies. It contrasts Puritan observance with modern national Thanksgiving and notes earlier declarations and resolutions.
Polly Bascom plans to wed Eph Lawson on Thanksgiving at the Thomson home. When Lawson fails to appear, Polly confronts the parson and declares she will marry himself if needed, while the house buzzes with guests and the town watches for the sudden change. Polly asserts her independence and faces the expected ceremony with resolve.
The 1924 Interior Department annual report calls for ending ration-based aid and expanding industrial training for Indian allottees, with work requirements across allotments. It notes tribes earned $5.3 million from all sources, mostly from treaty obligations, and outlines steps to expand enrollment and adjust land allotment practices. It also warns the timber and stone act risks forest loss and urges a national forest and water conservation system with new reserves and protective measures.
Gen Wood bought most of the San Juan battlefield including Sac Juan Hit site and Bloody Bend for 200 acres at about 15000. to be a U S reservation with plans for a park on the old Turtlefield. Also reports Pan American exposition buildings sold for 92000 to Chicago House Wrecking Co for removal and grounds restoration. A large felt plant fire in Allegheny, causing about 260000 in damages.
Gov Van Sant plans an extra session to back the Great Northern railroad alliance fight. He met with J F Jacobson to outline immediate action, suspend rules, and appropriate 100000 for the campaign. Minnesota will lead the effort, with a possible February 1 convening as the date.
Washington reports Consul General Dickinson may be recalled after abandoning Sofia as terms for Miss Ellen M Stone’s release are pursued. He must explain why he left Sofia for Constantinople, while Dickinson reaches Constantinople to continue talks with brigands threatening Ming Stone’s life for a ransom due by January.
A J Streeter, 78, noted in agricultural and political circles of TM nois, died Saturday at his New Windsor home after six weeks of diabetes complications. His career spanned roles in the Democratic, Greenback, Greenbeck, and Union Labor movements, including a 1891 near-victory for the U.S. Senate and a 1879 gubernatorial bid.
Manila reports Capt Edward P B Tawton s company of the Nineteenth Infantry attacked and captured an insurgent fort on Bohol island south of Cebu in the Vizayan group. The fort stood behind a cliff with a single entrance guarded by entrenchments. Sergt McMahon and 20 men climbed the precipice to strike the rear, surprising the defenders after three hours of rough ascent. The garrison fled, taking heavy losses as the attackers captured the cannon and removed smaller pieces while burying larger ones.
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