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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1893
Page
2
A crowded fair audience witnessed the Maharajah of Kapurthana perform as a dazzling attraction alongside George Francis Train. One rival mocked the Exhibition’s ruin while 100000 onlookers cheered. Washington signals the President would veto any unconditional repeal of the Sherman purchase clause.
Eight masked bandits held up an adult-bound passenger train of the New Orleans Pacific Railroad south of Manafield Louisiana at night. They boarded at Munsford and after pulling out some distance, robbed passengers for a small cash sum. No attempt was made on the express or mail car. The bandits fled into the darkness.
The Madison Square Capital report shows 680,000 impairment and a bank closure crowd in New York amid Hank trial delays. Colfax Bank of Colfax Washington and a Minneapolis Commercial Bank close, with deposits and assets specified. Linden Steel of Pittsburgh seeks extension after judgments of 61,000. Fuller Bros New York assigned. Mishawaka South Bend Wagon Works owner A T D Kakar makes an assignment with 120,000 liabilities and 15,600 assets.
A Washington dispatch reports the Honea Democrats met at Mr Carisie's home to craft a strategy for repealing the silver law. They plan to have Mr Wilson of West Virginia introduce a reform bill, with Mr Bland pushing for immediate debate. Proceedings include eleven days of debate, potential night sessions, and votes on amendments before a final tally on the Wilson bill.
Floods in North Styria Austria wash out rail lines in New Mexico and Arkansas floods submerge Pueblo and parts of Cleveland. President Cleveland leaves Washington for rest and explains absence, amid government health concerns. Train crossing accident near Guluc, Colorado injures seven as a baby dies. National League counterfeiters arrested. several banks fail. gold mines report losses and unrest across various regions.
A Chicago report describes a new robbery method where criminals call victims, invite them to meet, then rob them after a flash of light alarms the victim. It notes drug stores and telephone stations should alert police to any incoming calls arranging meetings.
R G Yun & Co reports weak weekly review amid promised funding from Europe failing to spark recovery. Bank failures rise as deposits flee and exchanges stall. Gold shipments continue, notes printed daily, while consumer confidence wanes and domestic markets reel from disarray.
In Clark County Alabama a clash between citizens and the Noachim gang followed the murder of Ernst McCorquedule last Christmas. Thirteen of the Menchim gang died, six citizens were wounded, including Jim Burkett, who killed McCorquodala. The Meachim gang is said to be hunted, with 150 outlaws tied to the old Sims gang. The fight occurred near Coffeyville amid tensions from Frost McCorquedula’s December killing.
George Hiden of Chemung County New York encountered three masked men on a rural road near Ebuwekin Po Rolon with a small spaniel. The dog seized a wallet containing 2009 dollars and hid it, the thieves pursued while waving revolvers. After two hours the dog returned with the money.
Government officials halted the sale of souvenir postal cards after a major display. About a thousand or more damaged cards were removed from the exhibition grounds. The cards, sold from nickel in the slot machines at two for a nickel, face charges of mutilation and price violations.
Secretary Smith expects the Cherokee Strip opening to occur between September 1 and 16 after completion of allotting and proclamation steps. General Miles is advised to clear unauthorized occupants from the area as the President's proclamation nears, with military readiness to enforce occupancy. Marine Hospital expert reports no Pensacola yellow fever cases though investigation continues. Surgeon General Wyman orders RM. Murray to Pensacola for study.
A Georgia county in Worth and Isabella reports its third courthouse destroyed in fifteen years by unknown causes. The incident triggers panic over county records and signals broader unrest in state financial and civic operations.
Muted details arrive on the Union Pacific steamer Annie Faxon disaster on the Upper Snake River. Eight killed, six injured, all aboard perished or were hurt. Victims include Thomas McIntosh and his brother, Mrs Toppan, Gao Farwell, Joseph Nash, William Kidd, a fireman, and others. Captain Th Naysbaughmat and two more injured.
A Pittsburgh dispatch reports the Economite aid society near collapse as funds fail to realize on real estate and wages cannot be paid. Over 300 workers face wage loss while crops and industries risk stoppage. rumors say teams may be sold and acres laid fallow as the society struggles amid broader financial strain. Senate lists nominations from the President including Edward C Butler and others. multiple minor revenue promotions noted. A theft at First National Bank, a deputy marshal killed near Oklahoma, startling mining news from Cripple Creek, a Milford Center fire, and Ohio furnace injuries also punctuate a busy day.
Congress moves to a focused eleven day session on the silver question under the last House rules. The Senate delays action with a plan from anti silver forces cutting into a broader strategy. House leaders, including Speaker Crisp, announce committee appointments as votes hinge on the upcoming rules and potential filibusters.
Two new steel passenger steamers built for the Upper Lakes cost 400000 each. They promise to be the grandest, largest, safest steamers with 40 hours running time between Cleveland, Toledo and Chicago. Four weekly trips to Toledo, Detroit, Alpena, Mackinac, Parry and Chicago. daily Detroit to Cleveland. double daily service in May to August. Daily trips between Cleveland and Put-in-Bay with first class accommodations and menus. Send for illustrated pamphlet. Address A A Schütz GPA Detroit & Cleveland Steamship Co Detroit Mich.
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