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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1900
Page
4
The article lists officials for national and state offices including Bryan Stevenson Maybury Ramsdell Ewing Sundstrom Hudson O Hara Winans Langdon and McEnterer and Williams for Congress. It then reports on a Democratic convention fracas with Wisner speaking for principle, Moses' critiques, and debate over a third term, noting the paper’s stance against extending Austin.
The piece questions the scope and purpose of the McKinley peace commissions and attributes confusion to Filipino and American readers alike. It argues that Congress holds power over civil government for territory and notes unfamiliarity with the authority of the Schurman and McKinley commissions amid debates over promises made in the United States name.
The letter from Arthur Sewell of Maine refutes claims that he deserted Bryan for McKinley and reiterates unwavering support for the Democratic Party. The piece notes Republicans branding gold Democrats as defections, and predicts further accusations that Stevenson has shifted to McKinley. Sewell asserts Bryan’s election is the nation’s future and pledges loyalty to the Democratic cause.
A lengthy list names influential Republicans shifting to Bryan over imperialism, many at the Indianapolis convention, including figures from law, academia, finance, and journalism. The list notes prominent converts and briefly cites their backgrounds while outlining a second group of Chicago travelers who will actively support Bryan this year.
A jumbled list cites many addresses and names including Hannen, Norton, Gohan Bros, Rowan, Berry, Cahill, Wells, Winship, Gonsor, Madigan, and others. It intersperses political commentary about McKinley, Roosevelt, Hanna, labor, imperialism, and elections with theatrical and war news references from Roberts and Hurter related to the Boer and Philippine conflicts.
The Northern Pacific Railway offers bi monthly homeseeker excursions to Minnesota and Northwest settlements. One fare plus $2 round trip from eastern terminals, with stops at multiple points for land condition reviews and prices. Write W. H. Whitaker or Charles S. Bee for details and literature.
Special correspondence from Chauncey Depew praises McKinley but critics say the masses oppose Vanderbilts and Rockefellers. The piece argues the administration props up a war tax and trusts, notes tensions over China and the Philippines, and reports Cubans face pressure to craft a favorable constitution, all while warning of imperial policy and political risk.
The piece lauds William Jennings Bryan as a master of rhetoric and argument, compares him to Jefferson and Lincoln, and highlights his Indianapolis speech on government aims and Topeka populist endorsement. It praises his candor, democratic interpretation, and stance on currency, trusts, immigration, and direct legislation while contrasting him with McKinley era defenders of imperialism.
The excerpt lauds Mr. Bryan's stalwart stance on price fixing, farmer protection, and war costs while denouncing imperialism. It praises his terse, original rhetoric and envisions oppressed peoples finding hope in the republic's flag as they face tyrannies and battles.
A Success interviewer asks Miss Alice Serber if women can practice law in Russia. She says most men would oppose, women must work as dressmakers or teachers for low pay, medicine requires high social status and funds for study, many women doctors trained abroad, and peasant wives share heavy rural labor.
Orison Maidin praises pursuing perfection as a lifelong motto for youth urging never to slur daily work. He cites Stradivarius as a model of patient craft, noting its immense value and immortality stamped on enduring works.
Democratic county conventions were held in Clinton Gass Jackson and old Calhoun counties Wednesday. Leddy Roosevelt will travel the state Friday and Saturday delivering speeches and greetings to voters. Planned stops include Jackson 2 43 to 3 30 Eaton Rapids 4 00 to 4 05 Charlotte 4 20 to 4 24 Hastings 4 00 to 5 03 and Kalamazoo 12 15 Saturday morning.
The News received a letter stating the fire at G. C. Church's 41 South Mitchell street home was not caused by children smoking. A washing line and unclear sparks are blamed, and the editor notes no desire to condemn residents as cause is unresolved. Also mentions Bradshaw's grand opening on Saturday Sept 15.
The attachmcot against the Vestibule is declared off and the dispute between Aly, Wiley, and Toledo Brewery has been settled. The establishment is reopening.
An old time druggist advertises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a sure relief for constipation. The notice mentions 10 doses for 10 cents and an option at 50 cents or 1 dollar, attributed to A. L. Hindenach, a local druggist.
The Lanawee county fair is set for Adrian from September 24 to 28. A boy was born to Donna A. and CG Wayne Casper. Democratic candidate S.D. Williams speaks at a Clarence area event September 15. Kitty Eggleston-Smith opens fall violin classes at her South Eagle home in the Alexander house. Michigan Central offers a special Jackson excursion on September 13, fare 70 cents round trip. Dr L G Smith settles into new dental offices at Grand and State opposite the Baptist church. Funeral held for Mrs Joseph Whalen in Detroit with service by Father Baart. interment at Catholic cemetery east of town. A settlement of 400 dollars resolves a suit against Albion over a sidewalk death claim. A quiet wedding occurs at I J Chisholm’s Marengo home between Nellie Chisholm and Samuel G Linebaugh, with Rev A H Bailey officiating.
A long roster of visitors and travelers is listed. Joe Brooks visits his grandmother Mrs J McNames, Mrs Caro Falder calls on her mother Mrs P M King, Ed Whelihan of Wheatfield is in town, and others include Vernie Kingsberry and son in the city, Phillip Heyser guests in Bay City, Mrs John Rohr and Mae Rohr in town, A W Saxe and family visiting near Bellevue, Mrs G W Pullman back from Lansing, Claude Town in Baltimore with Baltimore Telephone Co, Alice E McGee visiting her mother on North Kalamazoo Avenue, George Martinson and son Charles guests of his sister near the city, Louisa Vernor returning to Grand Rapids for school, J H Sanders Flora Sanders Hattie Shotwell joining the peach excursion to South Haven, and notices of upcoming Methodist Aid meeting and visits by N B Bassett and Mrs G P Clark. Also Ai and Mrs H S Eldred visiting from Minnesota, the Eldreds reuniting with William Gee. Mrs Merrill planning a Cleveland trip for millinery styles and fall orders.
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