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Marshall Statesman

Location

Marshall, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1897

Page

3

Weeta Kidney Pills Credited In Kalamazoo Remedy Claim

John A. Wallace of Kalamazoo testifies that Don’s Kidney Pills relieved his nine to ten month battle with kidney pain backache and urinary disorder. He reports improved urinary function and reduced back pain and endorses the remedy, urging others to try it via Foster Milburn Co Buffalo.

Kalamazon Kalamaze Weeta Flere John A. Wallace Tan AL Wallace & Co Eleanor Street Kalamazoo Donn Alek Tam Dean Throwal Michigan Dow All Denere Oprice Foster Milburn Co Buffalo Noy Forte Daan

Africa set for major power clash in coming century

A bishop and others predict Africa will be the theater of a great struggle among European powers in the next century. England dominates with Egypt and South Africa, while Germany and France push to expand their influence, and rival claims grow amid imperial tensions.

Trediets Teuropeana Titas Lern Africa Anerion Hartell Methodist Episcopal Church Indorses Germany Stalisns England Egypt South Africa Enguind

Invention of a Pole Warfare Device Reported

A dubious wartime invention by a Polish inventor is claimed to disable enemies with a shell that induces a 16 hour sleep and renders welders immobile. The piece also promotes Dr Agnew’s Calathial Powder as a cure for colds and heart ailments, touting quick relief and universal efficacy in alarming fashion.

Laelewa Ainedlertn Dria Simon Tavloweski ERO Tire Paslowskoi dingTy Agnew W. H. Elston F. G. Seaman

To Lovers of Fine Arts Printing by De Boitenman

A fragmented note invites readers to enjoy high quality typography and eye pleasing printing produced by De Boitenman office.

de Boitenman Ofice

Autonomy Decrees for Cuba Draw Mixed Backlash

Madrid Publishes royal decrees on Cuba and Puerto Rico proposing insular parliament with two chambers, a governor general, and a 36 member council of administration. The plan sets election rules, immunities, and powers, with customs duties, treaty talks, and trade provisions tied to Spain. Washington reacts with disappointment, seeing it as a shift of control rather than genuine autonomy.

Madrid Official Cubs Portolico Vutime Fallone Two Inlands Rardsland Chamber of Representatives Council of Council of Administration Chambers of Commerce Spain Washington Cuba United States Oollow Congress

Murder Confession Clears Mystery of Two Children Slaying

Ernest Cornett confessed to killing his son Willie aged six and daughter Lillie aged four in Oconomowoc Wisconsin one week earlier. He struck them with a hammer, then severed their throats and attempted suicide. Officials inquired that he admitted the crime while drunk.

Wleeonath Oconomowoc Wis Ernest Cornett Cornell Willie Lillie Palmer Dr. Wilkinson Charles Glidden Corned

Cabinet to consider Klondike relief shipments

Washington December 1 The cabinet discussed sending relief to Klondike settlers after a Portland chamber of commerce telegram warned of destitution. Congress must act first with an appropriation for transport of food supplies, likely under War Department direction with Secretary Alger preparing plans.

Washington Klondike McKinley Vortland (Gre Mar Department Cotgress Alger

Record-Breaking Run From Cheyenne to Owuba

The Union Pacific completed the longest run to Omaha at 6:30 PM Monday, covering 10 miles in about 420 minutes. The train, two oil cars, avoided a stalled bridge delay and reached speeds near 100 mph for stretches while six coal and water stops occurred. Railroad men hail it as a marvel of record-setting performance.

Omaha Neb Noy Union Pacite Foat Mai Cheyenne Owuba

Ice Locks Mississippi River In Iowa Towns History Early Freeze

Deboane in Stuart City Dubuque Iowa reports the Mississippi River closed Sunday night with a solid ice bridge across the stream. The cold snaps show temperatures down to two degrees below zero and four below in nearby Sioux City as the Missouri freezes solid from bank to bank. This marks one of the earliest river closings in years, with last year’s freeze occurring November 30 before reopening shortly after.

Deboane Stuart City Dubuque Mississippi River Sioux City Missouri

Germany and Haiti dispute over reparations and U S interference

A garbled foreign dispatch notes Germany demanding monetary reparations from Haiti for the arrest and imprisonment of Siere Emile Luchers by Haitian tribunals, while rejecting United States interference. Local briefs cover a Pittsburgh man seeking aid, militia mobilization for turnpike protection, a Louisville guard deployment, a murder case, postal clerks organizing, a transatlantic steamer record, and a fireworks explosion in Anderson.

Fotheed Laele Sam Mero Nouv

Captured by Ants on English Vessel at Liverpool

A Liverpool bound vessel carrying logwood faced a Jamaica ant infestation. Ants swarmed aboard, feasting on sugar and hard tack until a tropical storm flooded the cabin. After the storm, millions remained aboard, leading the captain to suspect Jamaica ant hills. A separate London exhibit shows a model ship surviving a collision using gas flotation.

Liverpool Jamaica London Lockera India Ant Hills

How He Got It In Toil and Travel

An odd fragment notes Mandy remarking on a camel, Cockross Corner guessing it involved riding a bicycle. A streetside ad touts Voan's Oint for instant relief of misery and itchy piles. Dawn's Ointment promoted as fast-acting relief with dealer distribution.

Mandy Cockross Corner St. Louis Globe Miecrat Mietit Dawn

English Gale Ravages Coast With Heavy Losses

London reports describe a severe European storm sweeping English waters from Sunday to Monday, causing widespread damage. Many ships wrecked or lost with all aboard feared, towns flooded or hit by debris, and extensive property damage along the coast from Yarmouth to Cornwall.

London Yarmouth Rugby Hemsby Coast-Guard Service Norfolk Hacton Happisburg Mlamborough Head North Sea Urichington Sands Rose Cornwall Thames Lias Sheerness Woolwich Arsenal Scarborough Lowestoft Liverpool Mersey Chester Flory Bend Lord Nedson Foudroyant Mladikpono Groudwin Dutta Vedra Tacton

Len in Hotel Clerk Chidsey Held Up by Women Bandits

The St. Louis Republic reports on Clerk Chiesey of the Planters Hotel who boasted he would never submit to a hold up. He was repeatedly stopped on Chestnut and Laclede streets by robbers who took small sums and a watch, and even a five dollar bill. After a dinner with friends, his bragging backfired as gifts from the group included his own watch, and laughter followed his misfortune. A separate item notes Miss Elmira McCoy in Topeka banning onions in school meals, sparking parental debate.

St. Louis Republic Chiesey Planters Mr. Chidsey Chestnut Street Laclede Twelfth Chestnut Chestnut Streets Chidsey God Mel Thirtieth and Luelede Bin Nes- Tends Chiders Finch Mrr. Chidsey Joe Mr.Chidsey Chicdsey Ontona Elmira McCoy Topeka Kan Inneh

Castorin Castors Aid Ruby Through Illness

When Ruby lay sick the Castors aided her family with care and support. Whitt’s household rallied to her side as she recovered, with Wert, Bernie, and Misa assisting during her illness and after she gave birth.

Ruby Castor Casta

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