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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1886
Page
1
A raw report of natural disasters across regions describing floods, ice gorge in Canada, a Minnesota cyclone, and a catastrophic fire in Austria. It notes deaths, missing persons, flooded towns, property damage, and economic losses with multiple named locales and institutions affected by the events.
Reports from Buffalo and New York April 21 discuss President Cleveland’s rumored engagement to Miss Frankie Folsom of Buffalo and possible future Albany residence. Old friends and sources affirm strong ties, while officials offer cautious or noncommittal comments. Separate notes cover municipal elections in Illinois and Newfoundland seals catches with large vessel arrivals.
In Ubeenthedanl a priest shot the bishop three times as he ascended steps. The bishop received the sacraments in a private chamber and was saved from lynching only by guards who sent the priest to prison. The bishop later died from his wounds in Mapup. In Illinois hotel keepers organize for protection and legislation. In Ex. Paso a border clash near Murphy ville ends with American victory and Mexican casualties.
An ancient Irish harp, hundreds of years old and last played before the Isigl Kinga, arrived on the steamer Arizona in New York. Valued at £1,000, it will be exhibited at an Irish concert in aid of the Parnall fund. Separately at Lincoln, Neb the Irish National League of America urges branches to hold meetings and gather opinions in support of Ellis and Gladstone.
Washington April 21 reports the labor inquiry opening with Powderly testifying that Missouri Pacific strike causes lie in low wages long hours and store-purchased necessities. others cite convict labor and coercive practices. New York streets quieted then riot eruptions on Third Avenue lines. directors refuse strikers' demands while officials prepare legal measures. Chicago strikers and related rail disruptions widen across multiple lines, with police deployed and unions mobilizing funds as tensions rise.
Gustave Mendelson a Chicago traveling salesman for Mare Bell Field Co killed himself in Milwaukee after spending time at the Mankinson House and a house of ill repute. He left letters for his wife and children stating debts of nine thousand dollars. Mendelson was a prominent dealer, said to have gambled heavily, and was about forty-two. Also notes gold exports and prison collapse in Virginia, Methodist conference Chinese petition, and an indictment for murder of parents in Oakland.
Attorney-General Garland testifies before a Congressional panel on Pan-Electric, stating his stock was not sought for influence, that five or six men pursued only legitimate gains, and he did not use his office to aid the enterprise. Also notes the Democratic Campaign Committee executive lineup and various congressional actions and notes from Washington.
A harbor appropriation bill covering Illinois and Wisconsin gains favorable report. A separate item notes a pension bill for Union soldiers imprisoned in Confederate prisons during the war. In WantinaTax, April 22, Senate passes a measure to protect homestead settlers within railway units. A Gorman proposal directs the Library Committee to study a 1899 government centennial celebration and a 1893 Columbus discovery anniversary.
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