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Newspaper
Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1910
Page
2
A scrambled slice of the Marshall Republican contains rambling notes on spring real estate, weather and aviation quirks, plus international politics, a New Jersey cemetery liquor case, and a New York Spanish prisoner tale. Contains names, places, dates, and odd observations for context.
The General Chanzy, a 2600 ton Marseilles passenger liner, ran aground near Mol a Point off Majorca after a gale that swept Southern Europe. At least 160 aboard were lost with conflicting counts. one survivor said he and others clung to a deck hatch and were washed ashore. News from Palma reports the disaster as the sea roared, with rescue impossible in the storm.
Rebel forces about 1200 strong led by Generals Choemorro and Masis captured Matagalpa after news Matafalpi fell to Choemorro. Government troops evacuated, reports say insurgents may have defeated Gen Carrero nearby, then moved on to Matagalpa requisitioning government money and supplies. Authorities claim the reports are unconfirmed while government remains cautious.
A San Antonio woman, Hurd Jones, was found not guilty of murdering her husband Nat Bolanes. During closing arguments and as the verdict read, Mrs Jones collapsed from a heart condition in the courtroom. The shooting was reported as occurring on the night of November 22.
Chicago traders viewed a bread made from cottonseed flour by Charles Stearns at the Hoard of Trade. The 10 day old loaf was sweet and palatable, rivaling whole wheat. flour priced at 40 dollars per ton. News from Texas notes growing interest as a wheat substitute. Governor salary hike to 25 thousand and term length to four years urged by Luton League Club in New York. Nurse killed by elevator incident reported in San Francisco with a death involving a hospital horse.
Miss Eleanor Butler Alexander of New York becomes engaged to Theodore Roosevelt Jr oldest son of former President Roosevelt The engagement approved by Mrs Roosevelt and Mrs Longworth and announced before the elder Roosevelt’s return from Africa The couple plan to wed after his father’s return with a tentative date undecided Roosevelt Jr will turn 23 in September and attended Groton and Harvard.
Washington DC justice Wright of the DC Supreme Court was accused of infringing congressional rights by summoning joint printing committee members. In Guthrie Oklahoma the state liquor dispensary system was eliminated by the legislature. In Helena Arkansas a gin plant fire caused 12000 loss, 7000 insured. Little Rock Arkansas Hot Springs fund request for state fair presented to Gov Donaghey by 200 citizens.
In New York City a murder occurred on Avenue near two assailants who fled into a dark alley. A lone pedestrian found the body of a man shot through the heart. The victim carried a card reading Anthony Gregory dealer in shops 1000 Lincoln avenue Pittsburg. The attackers’ identities remain uncertain.
John L Sullivan the former world boxing champion married Kate Harkins of Boston in a Parker House parlor ceremony performed by Fred Ingalls of the Municipal Court. The couple, joined by a small group, sails for Europe on the steamer Ivernia to spend the winter traveling.
Gen Chamorro eludes three government columns and flees into the woods near Boaca. Government troops re occupy the town after insurgents captured it last Friday under Gen Mazis.
In San Francisco the Mount Tamalpais murder mystery nears a conclusion with the victim identified as Miss E Jensen of Denver. Jewelry and attire match, and a trunk owned by Miss Jensen was found in a local storage house. identification affirmed by Mrs Elinor Littlefield. Rita the smallest dog in the world dies in New York weighing 1 lb 4 oz. Detroit workers threaten a wage rise to 30 cents daily and shorter hours. A petition for unconditional pardon of John R Walsh circulates in Washington signed by 10 000 citizens and sent to President Taft.
About 1,200 revolutionaries under Generals Chamorro and Masis seized Matagalpa after the Managua steamer was captured by Conservatives led by Alexander Solerzano. The raid left Matagalpa undefended, with authorities anxious and police arresting fifty men including telegraph and telephone operators. A newborn son was announced for President Madriz.
Gabriel Bishop American chief of artillery in the Estrada army was wounded in a battle near Lake Managua and is reported in serious condition. He hails from New Iberia Louisiana and distinguished himself at Recreo.
Dialogue snippet shows a character planning a visit to a dressmaker at three and a dinner out at eight. The exchange implies social routine and timing. No broader event or setting is provided.
An old advert claims deafness from inflamed Eustachian tubes is incurable by local applications and offers $100 for a proven catarrh related case cured by a remedy from F J Cheney Co Toledo. The piece also notes other sensational lines and a life quote in the text.
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