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The Marshall News reports a second action in GEO. B. Willits’s affairs with changes noted at the local post office in Marshall.
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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1900
Page
4
The Marshall News reports a second action in GEO. B. Willits’s affairs with changes noted at the local post office in Marshall.
Publication recalls Maryland senator's charge that President McKinley promised not to permanently acquire the Philippines and to grant self government, asserting the pledge led to vote for the Paris peace treaty. It denounces wartime actions as breach of constitutional rights and flag waivers.
Hearst Chicago American accuses Theodore Roosevelt of avoiding taxes. Tax records show Roosevelt paid in Oyster Bay for twelve years but not in 1897, while New York officials say 1898 is the first year his name appears on the city tax list and that he paid none in 1897 or any prior year.
A Washington tax assessor notes Theodore Roosevelt did not pay taxes during his tenure in the capital. The office states no dealings with Roosevelt and warns he must clear himself or risk the Republican Party withdrawing support and canceling engagements.
Chicago Chronicle questions McKinley’s acceptance letter stressing its focus on conquest over the gold standard. It accuses him of forcible annexation and covert syndicate motivations, noting omissions about Santiago and Dewey while praising his overall imperialistic posture. Senator Jones echoes the critique, calling the letter unremarkable and evasive.
Chairman J C Johnson labeled McKinley’s acceptance letter a weak document for focusing on defending administration duties in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines rather than on campaign issues. General J B Weaver called it vulnerable and predicted it would be shredded by three weeks of campaigning.
The Detroit Evening News flags a shift as prominent Gold Democrats, once allied with McKinley, defect toward Bryan over imperialism. It notes ex-Cabinet members Wilson and Olney returning to Bryan and questions whether these so‑called broad‑minded patriots have degenerated or remained sincere in their beliefs.
The piece critiques Republican tactics in Chicago and New York, accusing campaign leaders of suppressing and misrepresenting to defend McKinley administration policy. It traces financial policy from the 1890s depression, condemns silver coinage and a gold standard, and characterizes Republicans as opposing metallic currency while favoring bank issued money.
A dense political screed criticizes banking elasticity and gold standards, mocking Republicans, bankers, and leaders like McKinley, Roosevelt, and Hanna. It links wealth, war bonds, and taxation to corruption, imperial hypocrisy, and party manipulation, with jabs at Filipino affairs and Doer subjects.
Democratic candidate for congress Stephen Williams of Battle Creek will address residents of Homer and vicinity at Firemen's Hall on Friday evening September 14 at 7:30. A Bryan Stevenson and Williams club will form after the speech.
Frank H. Miller has purchased and moved into 4231 North Marshall Avenue from John Van Arman. Earl Brownell takes a Marshall Field & Co. position in Chicago. Mrs. Brownell will join him there at month’s end. On Tuesday Sept 18 at 10 o’clock the house and lot at 707 West State Street, formerly Mrs. Martin, deceased, will be sold to the highest bidder. Fletcher’s People’s Clothing House promotes its stock with claims of best, largest, cheapest pant stock and fitting clothing.
The Jackson County circuit court calendar lists 17 criminal cases, touted by the Jackson Patriot as the largest in years, while September’s county calendar shows 22 cases. The notice also mentions Fletcher's People's Clothing House advertising fabrics, heat makes, and unusually low prices.
Battle Creek hosts running races Sept 10 15 Marshall hosts social democratic county convention Sept 15 Crystal sale 60 shorthorn cattle at Glenfoyle farm Sept 18 Three Rivers 35th annual reunion 19th Michigan infantry Sept 19 20 Marshall football against Kalama z0 va Sept 22 Lenawee County Fair Adrian Sept 24 28
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