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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1892
Page
3
A chaotic Michigan items column reports arrests, trials, and local incidents. It mentions Kalemazoo, Grand Rapids, and Saginaw with references to jail terms, highway robbery, exhumations, and a court case against Florence White and others for criticising a newspaper.
A garbled 19th century report notes a mandamus petition before a judge ruling selling was illegal gambling and contrary to city ordinance. It mentions Philadelphia officials and a health office tally of deaths for the week, totaling 28, amid unprecedented heat and humidity.
A rundown of scattered reports recount a deaf man defended after a road incident near Beardstown, a fatal stabbing during a quarrel at St Mary’s, a pastor’s wife suicide in Jasbon, a college chair resignation for a medical post, a farmer killed mowing, a missing farmer presumed drowned, a riot tied to whiskey theft in Broclient, a yacht collision near Nantucket, a burned block in Akron, and a labor federation boycott in Teaver. Complex, unrelated items with multiple named individuals and places.
The column argues that free trade would raise unemployment and lower wages for American workers. It cites higher wages under protection, questions the claim that tariffs hurt the poor, and warns that adopting a revenue tariff would reduce employment and wage levels. It targets Cleveland and DeLaney in political context.
The piece recounts political intrigue around a potential governor race in Michigan. It mentions Richi, a six foot two and 200 pound candidate born April 8 1947 in Connentsville Pa, with a background in farming and public service. It notes campaigns to unseat Harrison, NY involvement, and reactions to the political climate, including commentary on party strategies and voter sentiment.
A long, dense dispatch contrasts tariff policy with party strategies. It highlights William McComas as a key Republican secretary and critiques Cleveland’s protection stance, arguing tariffs boost domestic industry while opposing British interests. Editorials from Hartford, Telade, Baltimore praise or critique figures, framing the 1890s campaign discourse.
The text explains that most Republicans oppose any legislation on elections, calling the force bill a partisan tool. A party factions debate persists from past congress, with influential Republican papers against the measure. It notes Democrats’ strong stance and upcoming November elections shaping public opinion.
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