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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1900
Page
4
The Expounder Publishing notes Thanksgiving as a time to cultivate cheerfulness and gratitude. It praises American citizenship, universal education, public conscience, charity, and religious harmony, urging Americans to value liberty and equality and to look on the bright side of life.
The reconventrado policy now being inaugurated by the British through Gen. Witchever against the helpless women and children of the South African republics awakens world sympathy. France and England show currents of Anglophobia and genuine support as Mr. Kruger tours Europe. If he continues his tour, similar sympathy may push England toward arbitration with the South African farmers.
At a Democratic Club gathering in Manhattan on Tuesday, Bishop Lawrence of Massachusetts charged that trusts act as modern bandits while urging moral restraint amid rising wealth. He cited biblical references and warned against luxurious displays, drawing applause from the affluent audience.
A speaker warns that material wealth risks corrupting character and power in large corporations. He urges transparent public oversight, moral leadership, and a collective push to defend citizens’ rights, while condemning private privilege and the dominance of wealth in politics.
The Chicago Chronicle attacks current party structure, arguing democracy in the south and west shapes policy while northern and eastern factions are left out. It urges unity across regions, warns against minority elements like socialists and populists, and calls for a majority to decide party direction.
The National Good Roads association has become a permanent organization uniting national state agricultural industrial commercial transportation wheelmen and automobile groups. A Chicago meeting sparked interest in road improvement projects and a hope for a nationwide awakening to the need and economy of good highways. Convict and vagrant labor could aid road building reducing taxpayer costs.
A critical letter notes that the two nonphysician members of Michigan State Board of Health support Secretary Baker, while the trained physicians disagree. The insistence on competence hinges on lay versus professional judgment among board members.
During twenty days of Wisconsin’s deer hunting season twenty four hooters were mistaken for deer by other sportsmen. About half of the victims are reportedly beyond the reach of criminally careless hunters.
The piece cites Sir Merrill Lubbock predicting a U S sugar industry collapse and mentions an army officer noting openings for young men in the Philippines. It also references telegrams about Zimmennan and a Duke of Manchester marriage, plus a reminder to President Angell about China and possible future dangers and revisions to the president’s message.
The Sultan favors cheap congratulatory remarks to McKinley over settling Uncle Sam debts. Chicago board of trade figure Phillips reportedly plans a major corn corner. France’s stance toward Kruger is framed as England envy rather than affection.
A collage of brief notes reports and rumors from across the era. Philanthropist John W Hendrie leads at Sound Beach Conn while Richard Croker complains to a London reporter about politics. Tax chief George W Wilson faces critical stress as a bankruptcy report shows assets over liabilities. A British steamer captain dies of yellow fever at Port Simon. A panther is killed near Cotulla Texas after mauling a ranch foreman’s two children. A Nebraska woman and her child found starving in New York. Poaching drives initiated under Colorado governor orders. A Frenchman killed by Filipinos buried with honors. Actress Amma Held’s wealth in real estate robes, rarely worn. Church warden Ernest J Watkins charged with embezzlement on a road. Archbishop Keane denies Rome instructions on archdiocese division. Gates faces criticism in Wall Street for alleged iron and steel meddling. USPS post office revenue and stations noted. Lockout in Galacis lace factories leaves thousands idle. Arbitration moves in Latin America may avert war. a boarding school tale amid master neglect. Machinery delays and repairs in Europe. Loubet eyeing intervention in SA republics. Hitchcock and Interior dept. force sue Alre Bire in Rochester. Fire wrecks plants in Washington and mills. losses around 175 thousand dollars. Kansas population and growth figures. Nevada shows decline in 1900. The Daily News priced at ten cents per week.
Senator Chauncey M. Depew, visiting Buffalo for a speech, exclaims the Pan American Exposition’s grandeur surpasses prior praise. He tours the grounds noting the nearly completed State and national buildings, the Grand Rampant Bride, and the vast machinery and architecture as crowds gather at the Buffalo Convention Hall.
Latin American editors pace warm response to the Pan American Exposition as cooperation promises broader hemispheric progress. B Lopez of La Correspondencia de Porto Rico plans to visit Buffalo with family, while other Latin American editors seek travel routes and send inquiries about steamboat and rail connections.
Wisconsin bailings commission selects about 20 acres on the eastern Exposition grounds for the state and foreign buildings. The Wisconsin structure will be opposite National government buildings, overlooking the Esplanade with fountains and gardens. Commission members include Van Bruot, Burrows, Edwards, Reynolds, and Yule. Wisconsin will spend 25 dollars on its Buffalo exhibit.
The Ancient Order of United Workmen prepares for a Buffalo visit next year with a Supreme Lodge session. The lodge allocates 2000 dollars for tree and finish work on nine headquarters plants at the Pan-American Exposition. The new pavilion features a grand balcony and comfortable rooms for members attending the Exposition.
Snow has fallen in many parts of Germany with knee deep drifts reported in Alsace Silesia the Hartz region and the Bavarian Alps. Lighter falls observed in the walleye area as of November 24 in Berlin.
The W. Co. T. U. sets a December 6 meeting at Perrin bank news rooms with urgent attendance requested at 2:30. Marshall Hive No. 22 L. O. T. M. notes time changes for the December review, officer nominations, and January installation per amended laws. Carrie Goodwin signs as Lady Commander. Also mentions couches offered at discount for 10 days and local newspaper ads.
In Calhoun County Probate Court at Marshall on November 26, Judge William A Lane ordered a hearing for Harry Floney petitioning admin for Alexander Finnky deceased. The hearing is set for November 27 at 10 AM. Heirs and interested parties must appear to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Publication in the Marshall News three weeks prior to hearing.
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