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Newspaper

Marshall Statesman

Location

Marshall, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1889

Page

2

Indians object to negroes on Virginia tribal lands

The Pamunkey and Mattaponi Indians visited Governor Lee in Richmond to press their claim to treaty rights on their reservations. They argued that only individuals with Indian blood may reside there, noting present residents with mixed or African ancestry. The governor said he would study the issue and ensure the tribes’ rights are respected. Around the diamond.

Virginia Red Aten Gov. Lee Pamusky Mattaponi Itichmond Diamond

Epidemics among cattle in the southwest

Widespread Texas fever fear grips the southern state. cattle deaths in Texas prompt quarantine measures in the territory and Colorado. A meeting of the Sumner and Montgomery County sanitary boards was held in Kansas City with cattlemen to decide further action. A possible quarantine against Texas and Indian Territory looms.

Southwest Texas Territory Colorado Sumner Montgomery Liva Brock Sanitary Board Kansas City Indian Territory

Earthquake in Japan and wide damage reported

Dispatches from Nagasaki describe a western island quake that destroyed Kumoto and caused many deaths and heavy property loss. The report mentions a long journey of a mother and two children from Johnstown and various unrelated world notices from Cleveland to China.

Humumiata Nagasaki Ja PhD Kiousiou Kumumoto Cleveland Uhlig Mary Johnson Johnstown Aelle Handvart Lansing Mich

General Outlook From Dun's Weekly Trade Review

Dun's Weekly Trade Review notes a generally improved outlook for business across sectors. Reports show larger bank clearings, rising rail activity, and stronger industrial positions with improved crop prospects and foreign demand, though financial disturbances and mixed promises linger.

Wheat in Northwest outlook shows larger crop than last year

Crop estimate by Col. G D Nogurs of Minneapolis forecasts a spring wheat yield exceeding prior figures. Acreage is uncertain but total production could reach 75 million bushels, with Minnesota and Dakota contributions varying. The South lags in readiness, delaying Northward progress next week as shrunken wheat remains limited.

Dun’ & Co Rome Nanamethera Eltien United States Canada G.D. Nogurs Minneapolis Market Record Northwest Minnerote

Tragedy as New Chicago House Falls During Storm

A three story brick building at Leavitt Street and Twenty first collapsed in a fierce storm in Chicago crushing a nearby cottage. Eight people died including Mrs Christina Boch and several Ferdinanehus family members aged from 4 to 89. Wounded include Charles Bach and Ada Ferdinandus among others. The six were on the first floor when the walls and roof dropped, leaving no escape as debris engulfed them. The mortar offered little resistance in the gusty wind.

Chicago Leavitt Christina Boch Wannah Boch Oly Albert Born C. Ferdinnanchus Verdinnanchus

Tragic Cincinnati Murder Involving Colored Coachman

In Cincinnati, surgeon general Jones disappears for three days before a bloody trail leads to a sewer manhole containing his body. Charles Blythe, the dead man’s colored coachman, confesses to the murder after theft of the general’s watch pawned for ten dollars. Blythe is jailed awaiting indictment. public outrage is high but no lynching.

Murdess Sid Kobs Cincinnati Jones Lim Gen. Jones Charles Blythe Sixth Street Blythe Din

General assignment in Lewis Brothers & Co dry goods

Liabilities reach 4,000,000 with a New York general assignment to Cornelius N Bliss as assignee. The Lewis firm members Henry and James Lewis of Philadelphia Walter H Lewis and John R Boardman of New York George W Wharton of Media Paul Grinnell Willis of Morristown are parties. Assets are far below liabilities and depreciation of value is suspected.

Lewis Brothers & Co New York Cornelius N. Bliss Frm Henry and James Lewis Philadelphia Walter H. Lewis J John IL. Boardman George W. Wharton Media Paul Grinnell Wailis Morristown

Human Sacrifices in Georgia Stir County Panic

In Liberty County Georgia residents rally around preacher Gil Edil who proclaims a false Christ will lead them to the Promised Land next month. Hundreds quit farms, a womanish witness says a child was seen cutting symbols on a body before disposal. Sheriff arrests follow amid racial tensions.

Hoyriplé Rosulta Liberty County Georgia Gil Edil Cananh Lolly Jurrey James Era S Bell

Gladstone Golden Anniversary Celebrated by Royal Guests

The golden wedding day of Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone was observed on the 21st with a royal telegram from the Queen and letters from the Prince of Wales and Princess of Wales. A portrait by Millalé of Mr. Gladstone with his grandson was shown amid many gifts as greetings poured in from notable Liberals and callers at James Street.

Gladstones Galden Gladstone Princess of Wales Prince of James Street Giadatane John Mortey William Vernon Hareaket Earl of Aberdeen

Complete Wreck of a Circus After Cloudburst

A West Virginia circus tour was crushed by a cloudburst during a Tueker Cronk show, wrecking wagons tents and paraphernalia. Drowning occurred to performer Miss D Alma, with horses and gear swept away. Reported losses reach about 50,000 dollars.

Grigory & D Alma Eircus Degun West Virginia Tueker Saulsbury

Hundred killed as cyclone sweeps parts of Hungary

A violent cyclone wrecks towns in Hungary including Grosswondeln, Blcgedin, and Muhaes. Hundreds die, crops are ruined, and homes and churches suffer heavy damage. Separate reports note Prohibition platform planks, political nominations, and various crimes and industrial notices across regions.

Hungary

Royal Wedding Observed by British Royalty in London

A London dispatch reports crowds in holiday dress lining Buckingham Palace and processional routes for the royal wedding. Prince of Wales sons with Danish royalty arrive in state carriages. Queen and Earl of Fife join the ceremony. The chapel is lavishly decorated, the bride in white satin with lace and orange blossom wreaths, and the service led by the archbishop of Canterbury. The couple kiss at the rails, Mendelssohn music plays, and a royal breakfast follows with toast to bride and groom.

Great Britain London Buckingham Palace Prince of Wales Buckingham Patnes Crown Prince of Denmark Albert Victor George of Wales Earl of Fife Hornes Farquhar Earl OF Filtre Jorlhamberlain Cee ¢Aslaus Princesa Louise of Wales Canterbury Windsor St. Albany Royal Frince of Wales Earl of Wise Wales Greece Marlborough H Ouse Piccadilly St. James Street

Washington Aairs Fear of a General European War

A Washington dispatch outlines English investors shifting funds away from U S enterprises amid fears of a continent war. The report notes European capital flowing to London and plans by foreign buyers to invest in Washington real estate, while alien land laws curb foreign ownership. Chairman Jones signals the Greenback movement aims to unite the nation and oppose sectionalism with restored fiscal policy and free government.

Jones Mxptiine Elena Civic Service Washington Dispatch United States Siresent London Europe Ins Olante Washington Real Estate Distriet of Columbia Tim Jones Pemalte Sciirage George ©. Jones National Greenback Bud

Civil Service Examinations Attract Masses In Major Cities

Washington reports the chief examiner notes a surge in civil service testing, with New York City listing over 2400 applicants and Chicago set to begin August 4 for two weeks. About 0100 seek mail carrier roles, 050 aim for wartier posts, and many more pursue clerkships across Philadelphia Cincinnati and St Louis.

Washington Webster Civil-Eservice Cusmssianas Commission New York City Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis

Poison in Coffee Kills Woman and Wounds Niece in Nashville

In Nashville Tennessee on July 29 Lucy Bedford eighty five and her niece Emily Parsons were poisoned by arsenic in coffee. Parsons died overnight and Bedford remains in critical condition. Catherine Small a former cook confessed to lacing the coffee to kill Gracie Hunter who had replaced her. Small is jailed.

Gracie Hunter Catherine

Fall of a Longing House in Kansas City

A three story boarding house at 227 West Ninth Street in Kansas City collapses outward during an early Sunday morning excavation. Mrs E Norton’s lodgers are awakened and rescued. Four slightly injured. no deaths reported. Collapse caused by weakened foundation from nearby work.

Kansas City West Ninth Street Mra E. Norton

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