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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1896
Page
6
A defense attorney falters as a dramatic courtroom scene unfolds in a trial. An elderly veteran defends Ben Thomas against a fatal stabbing, recounting Pickett’s Charge and a scar earned by a slave in battle, while a juror audience reacts with disbelief and awe.
In a Southern courtroom scene, a judge frees a defendant amid a roomful of relief. Ben, grinning with ivories, exults over Marse Bob. The old colonel’s son dies last week, sparking quiet sorrow as dusk settles on Black Ankle and a night scene unfolds by a gum tree.
The piece recalls Emerson not as epicure but as one who valued pears and knew ripening, with anecdotes of his wit. It notes a Spiritualist camp near Walden Pond where locals listened to entertainments from his fence, and Emerson refused to let proceeds from visitors affect his property rights. He stood firm in a lawsuit, insisting on keeping what was his and rejecting any compromise.
The article outlines two schools of thought on the biblical flood. Scientists argue the deluge was local based on geology while devout Christians insist on a universal interpretation. It notes ongoing debate and mentions Proteagur Prestwich presenting belief in the deluge’s reality before the Royal Society.
Lousville Ky Aug 12 Hundreds of L. A. W. visitors filled Fountain Ferry park and nearby country roads for a major cycling event. Fast riders tested form as railroads set round trip caps for nearby miles. Mayor Todd proclaims tomorrow half holiday to honor the League of American Wheelmen with city offices closed and races starting at the track.
In St Louis area yesterday afternoon near Oldenburg, Minnesota, cyclist EB Anderson rode 1 minute 3 seconds for a mile over a two mile plank course. A locomotive paced him. signals and torpedoes guided the runner. Another attempt is planned for August 2.
A blaze at 405 Greenwich Street, New York, yesterday killed at least three men and possibly more. Foreman William Gray and two unknown men died on a fire escape, while Felix Hass and another unidentified man were critically injured. Ground floor housed A K Warren & Co electrical repair shops. upper floors occupied by others. Several injured were hospitalized. others escaped.
Aug 11 report from San Francisco states Harry K Brown an exchange clerk defrauded Gullion and Exchange Bank of Carson Nevada of nearly $75,000 and is believed to be in Mexico with his family. Aug 12 Duluth Security Bank of Duluth capital ruin closed its doors amid deposit withdrawals and failed collections. State examiner Kennyoo to supervise, with deposits around $800,000.
A collage of quips and anecdotes from era humor pages featuring playful exchanges about holidays jokes and city life. It includes snippets about Madams and Meandering Mike and Eugene Field as well as brief gags about photography wind fodder crematories and political chatter. The pieces sketch lighthearted social scenes with named figures and places.
A reader testimonial from a Grand Rapids resident praises Doan's Kidney Pills for curing chronic back and kidney-related pain. The letter recalls years of sciatica and mobility loss, noting relief after using the product and recommending it widely. Sold by dealers at 40 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is the U. S. agent.
The Liverpool Mercury notes that a train over an iron bridge creates a traveling elastic wave. Front of the bridge rises while the section beneath lowers, with each part shifting as the train passes. Strain varies with the square of wave velocity, so doubling speed quadruples strain and tripling speed increases it ninefold.
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