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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1896
Page
7
A fragmented miscellany blends old street car jolts with nerve pain from rough roads and misadjusted handlebars. It recalls Drummond Castle’s Druids misrule, Paris fireworks disasters, and Cardinal appointments, then shifts to seaside bathing rules urging restraint after meals and avoiding post perspiration dips.
A chaotic OCR jumble reports multiple events including deaths from convulsions in heat, drownings in the Ningata river near Gram Island, a Boston pair drowned, Major Withisen Moreland facing embezzlement penalties, actress Mertha Schaffer suing for breach of promise, a Richmond farmer killing his wife then himself, and various political and legal notes. Also mentions Mrs Julia Volinier, Judge Ryan and a hotel theft arrest, Li Hung Chung’s Boston visit, warship Roma struck by lightning, and other scattered incidents across several cities.
Byron resident Mr. Ht. Werrertin notes over thirty years free from sickness after adopting a regimen for bowel health. He credits the efficacy of AVER'S products in improving daily well being and addressing long standing constipation issues.
A garbled report describes a wide range of events from a St Paul meeting of the National Rent Estate association to a Chicago grocery incident and a spate of other misfortunes. It notes robberies, trials, a fatal shooting, and a stock market crash affecting not only players but also the Diamond Match and Biscuit companies.
A post election update notes the Democratic majority appears sufficient to win statewide, with slow vote counts under the new ballot law. State Chairman Vaughn asserts a larger Johnson majority than Gov. Oates two years ago, while Populists claim Goodwyn may win by 15,000 to 20,000 votes depending on returns from the black belt.
A Reading railroad express collided with a Pennsylvania excursion train near Atlantic City New Jersey last night killing about one hundred people and injuring many more. Relief trains and hospitals worked through the night as officials confirmed numerous fatalities including Edward Farr engineer of the Reading train and other crew.
A long list records fifty three known dead including P.S. Murphy of Millville J. Db. Johnston Bridgeton Charles D. D. Rou noughos Bridgeton and many others with residences in Bridgeton Atlantic City Philadelphia and Salem Several unidentified women four Tuco and a child were brought to the excursion house after midnight Fireman Kutley of the Reading line was fatally injured The Reading train had right of way at the crossing and the whistle blew The excursion train carried members of the Order of Red Men and their families with many wounded and dead listed
In Brooklyn Life and Indianapolis Journal style excerpts, Mrs Brown complains of her husband at the club nightly for a week while Mrs Jones deflects. A wise man named Noah is cited as the only one who knew sufficient detail to enter during rain at twenty.
The great English scientist Huxley stated that a good start in life is a well stomach. He claimed indigestion arises from lacking digestive acids and recommends Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after every meal to supply missing elements. The ad asserts tablets cure stomach troubles except stomach cancer and promote better health. Nearly all druggists offer the 50 cent package. A free stomach troubles book is advertised from Stuart Co. Marshall, Michigan.
In Calhoun County Michigan Circuit Court proceedings Hen nee th seg ri olicktar is noted with the commissioner title as BSLIG BE CLAWSON serves as Circuit Court Commissioner. The text references the court’s administrative roles and assigned duties within the county jurisdiction.
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