15 Aug 1884
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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1884
Page
1
Reports from Washington and New York allege extreme starvation drove members of the Greely expedition to eat the dead. Navy officials publicly doubt the claims while Congress may investigate next winter. New England dispatches note Henry’s execution for theft of rations and a survivor’s cannibalism claim remains disputed.
Rev H M Collison, pastor of the Fullerton Avenue Presbyterian Church, shot his wife and then killed himself in Chicago yesterday afternoon. The 45 year old minister, once connected with St Thomas Reformed Episcopal Church, had been in seclusion since June after a church dispute. Authorities fear he may not survive the self inflicted wounds.
The American Bankers Association opened its annual convention with President Lyman J. Kings urging larger cash reserves, repeal of usury laws, and uniform banking rules. A resolution supported ending standard silver dollar coinage amid talks on panics, national currency, and bank abuses. Boston Irish National League opens in Janeuill with Alexander Sullivan leading and speeches by Sexton, Redmond, and Mrs Parnell highlighted.
Mc Donald, an engineer, was caught by a sleeve in a box oil shaft and whirled at about 400 rpm. His clothing was torn away as he was hurled, but he escaped with only minor injuries, recounting the mishap.
The National Convention of the Amalgamated Association adjourned at St. Augustine on August 14 after re electing officers William Weiler as President William Martin as Secretary and James Penny as Treasurer The next convention is planned for Wheeling West Virginia in August 1855.
Aug 14 The Bank of Montreal is advised of departures from London by Samuel Montague Hubbis Archer and Benjamin L Cohen who plan to seek homes for ecologies of Russian Se brews in the northwest territories of Canada. St Louis dispatch Aug 14 reports myriads of locusts in Vera Cruz and Yucatan causing crop destruction and potential government support for thousands of families over the next six months.
A chaotic OCR fragment describes Indiana to Kansas travel at low prices with round trip tickets to southwest Kansas selling around $13, a 66 percent cut from higher rates. It mentions 283 people from Eastern Indiaus traveling west on round trips, and notes domestic rate reductions, including a $2 cut.
New Orleans La Aug 11 R B Elliott former South Carolina congressman died Saturday night Elliott was perhaps the most eloquent Negro orator in the South He was employed in the revenue service here after his congressional career terminated but opposed two Johnson administrations and lost his bid for office.
Aug 13 in Dupont or Dupo, Indiana, an executive committee of the Prohibition State Committee meets to discuss party organization and support. The report notes internal debate and urging unity among members, with emphasis on strengthening Prohibition efforts and political alignment for the upcoming election.
A powerful Manhattan earthquake struck at 2 05 PM causing buildings to shake and residents to flee. Witnesses describe a loud roar and ground motion lasting several seconds, with church bells ringing and windows rattling as far as Boston and Baltimore felt tremors.
A mob of about thirty drinkers attacked Mayor W. Bailey, stripped him, tarred him, and would have killed witness Switford before being deterred by a deputy sheriff. Later a meeting condemned the outrages and ordered quiet patrols for the night. In other brief items, three children burned in a barn fire near South Varry, two Swedish children fatally burned in a kitchen stove explosion in McKeesport, and Wall Street Bank faced closure after $200,000 plus loan losses and collateral concerns with Cashier Dickinson under indictment.
At a height of five hundred feet workers placed the last layer of stone on the Washington Monument roof on Saturday. The work on the roof, which will rise to fifty five feet high, will be immediately completed.
Reports from New York and London describe efforts to place a monument over the grave of General James Shields. The effort honors his roles as a Civil War participant and multiple time U.S. Senator across three states. Details mention public interest and rising commemorative activity, with various figures and dates noted.
Aug 13 MaNAmiLirs reports cholera sweeping Bassex Alps and surrounding districts. Refugees flee into Italy as fatalities rise. Aug 14 Les Omergues and Arles outbreaks widen with dozens dead and many hospitalized. Across France and Italy, cities report new cases while officials struggle to contain the epidemic.
A roundup from New York to Wisconsin notes three proclamations fining five dollars each, a suicide linked to a will dispute in Bellevue, a fatal kiln collapse near Lima and a fire in Bloomington, plus varied regional items. Highlights include Bragg's Iron Brigade reunion plans, a large wheat crop report from Fargo, and an international medical congress opening in Copenhagen.
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