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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1891
Page
2
The obituary notes James Russell Rowell died after long illness, detailing his Harvard 1832 education and law studies, his brief ministerial posting, and eventual retirement. In Chicago a warehouse and adjacent properties burned, with losses totaling across the site and insured, leaving substantial damage and disrupted operations.
Ardmore reports saloons opening in Indies Territory following a recent judge election. Weather updates note scorching heat and rains boosting crops in various areas. A ship arrives near Selkirk with lumber cargo. a fatal train collision near Brigats Sitleu is mentioned alongside other scattered reports from Chicago to Texas.
News items describe a major train wreck near Palletine Ohio with one killed and several injured as open switches caused the crash. A wheat-destroying blast and structural collapses also occur, including a church and post office damage. A Minneapolis note recounts market sentiment and rising trade tensions, with optimism fading about domestic production and foreign capital.
Heavy rains flood the region of Vera Cruz causing river overflows and widespread crop destruction. The Pasajeapan River and nearby embankments breach, washing away farmland. Cotton losses mount as the city of Tincoapa sinks under rising waters, prompting fear and displacement.
An assault described as EXzunet-Grat leads rioters to march on a Jewish quarter. Shops and homes are looted and set upon as terrified residents cry out in fear. The enraged mob plunders, injures, and forces owners to flee, while authorities struggle to stop the violence.
A chaotic scene unfolds as an armed man opens fire killing Maple and injuring others during a disturbing rampage. Amid the chaos a landslide, fire, and a rescue effort overshadow the town, with remains found and authorities tracing the wreckage to a distant quarry.
A garbled 19th century ledger notes a bankruptcy involving Leuville, a purported betrothal confusion, and various criminal mentions. It covers a U S prisoner escaping in Denver, a scheme of frauds in multiple cities, military veterans and recruitment, a ship incident, and disparate reports of fires, accidents, and political remarks, all interwoven with uncertain details and transliterated names.
An article recalls the Grand Army of the Republic and its veterans in Detroit. It notes the 25th anniversary of the order, describes parade scenes, and honors founders, leaders, and posts across states while highlighting charitable aims for widows, disabled veterans, and active education efforts.
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