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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1884
Page
2
Fragmented notes from a late 19th century newspaper item reference tax debates, party gains in Michigan, a preacher, and preparations for the Chicago convention. Mentions include a Arthur delegation to Chicago, veterans in government, and Kalamazoo becoming a city.
In Detroit last Tuesday eleven members attended a Wayne county meeting. Emory A. Storrs reports a strong undertow in New York favoring Edlands. Independents and stalwarts back him, while Indiana Republican editors see a national issue on southern barbarianism versus civilization and reform.
A brief note argues Michigan should boost petroleum production alongside salt coal and gypsum, asserting no oil boom exists in Roacommon County and urging development of local resources.
Report lists John T. Rich BE Lacey Frank Stockbridge Perry Ranah S W Lalu and I M G Crosby as named in connection with the nomination for governor of Michigan. Readers see a broader GOP involvement in the contest.
Next Thursday Arbor Day is planned in Michigan with four trees named Arthur Blaine Logan and Edmunds for planting on that day. Secretary of State reports 795 from 900 townships show winter wheat and clover near ninety-seven percent, apples about ninety percent, peaches fifty percent of average. New York public schools may gain a physiology and hygiene essay addressing alcohol stimulants and narcotics effects. Morrison tariff bill advances in the house with eighty-five speakers anticipated. Ohio Republicans gain across the state. Cuba shows island unrest against Spain. Democratic editorials and the Detroit board of trade push coinage suspensions. a soldier can obtain a duplicate discharge from Washington. Dental details about wool duties and Pennsylvania Randall endorsement noted. Wax Iroquois club in Chicago hosts a banquet with reform chatter and civil service debates.
The piece hints at Michigan politics with Grand Rapids voting on delegates to a Chicago convention and Dr. Watson of Detroit cited as a potential candidate. It mentions a joint Republican resolution seeking a constitutional currency amendment restricting Congress to gold and silver as legal tender except wartime or invasion. It references a New York Times bear story and quotes Sam Dickie and a Michigan Albion College professor criticized as a side-show figure in the forthcoming campaign.
Seven years ago Stanley explored the Congo basin with a population near fifty million. Today Britain trades with the Congo at about ten million dollars annually, with steamship links and fifty European establishments along the river. The interior is navigable to Nivi by steamer and road routes extend beyond cataracts. Also included is a debate on a forest pension bill for Civil War veterans and a military marksmen ranking note on colored regiments, highlighting merit and comparisons within regiments.
The article discusses Gladstone's reform bill, claiming it would grant ballots to hundreds of thousands across Trishmen, English, Irish, and Sestchmen, increasing electorate strength in Parliament. It notes perceived bias toward Ireland and Scotland and hints at rising patronalist forces, with Tories opposing the measure.
The report discusses Gladstone's reform bill adding two million votes, the Irish question, and Conservative opposition. Edward Gibson argues redistribution is more vital than franchise extension, warning without it nationalist power in Parliament could rise. The piece hopes Gladstone secures passage of a key measure.
The New York Post condemns U S common jails as a reproach to civilization describing Albany Ya yuga Cheningo and Dutchess counties with mixed-prisoner housing no separation no work and poor ventilation. State prisons offer more order though money motives and overcrowding linger at Sing Sing and Clinton.
The article argues the republic must deny any party endorsing southern barbarism and minority rule at the polls. It urges a calm, public case against such doctrine and warns of perpetual Democratic exclusion from federal governance. It also proposes withholding federal education aid until funds go to their proper purpose.
The Augusta Chronicle reports Senator Sherman opposing a 15 million education bill, with over 11 million to southern states, fearing misuse and loss of national control. He demands the south acknowledge constitutional rights before funds flow, arguing education could foster anti federal and pro secession ideas.
From the New York Tribune a curious scene unfolds as William R. Morrison of Illinois visits Barnaum’s circus in Washington. The door-keeper offers Morrison free admission, mistaking him for a rival show proprietor. Morrison reveals his identity as a congressman, and the keeper jokes about an elephant on Morrison’s hands and future plans.
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