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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1883
Page
2
A survey of near term measures for national bank security and party strength, with remarks on Garfield’s era, land deals in Oregon, abstinence debates, railway clerks’ benefits, state debt reforms, legislative term patterns, southern newspaper stances, Michigan papers on free trade, and a Boston patent ballot-box that records and prevents ballot tampering.
A scattered political miscellany notes bills reduced in Congress, Fremont to be retired, and the South's dominance in minor offices. It critiques Northern leaders, cites the Mississippi election murder of Matthews, projects 401 electoral votes next year, and reports on Davenport brothers and spiritualist hoaxes with a fatal patient outcome.
President Arthur's annual message is praised as comprehensive and nonpartisan, urging a peaceful settlement of succession, constitutional fixes for civil rights, retirement of trade dollars, and cautious tax and banking reforms. The piece highlights the value of public oratory, contrasts Butler and Robinson, and lauds Robinson's clear, logical New England style. It closes with a local pharmacy ad and brief notices.
Scientific writers Brewer and Nipher analyze American trotting records from 1843 to 1887 to estimate the ultimate mile time. Nipher predicts a long-term limit near 1:32, with progress slowing and a possible few seconds of error, implying trotting may exceed natural gallop in rare futures.
A reporter recalls a curious undertaker interview and a procession of mourners fascinated by death. An elderly woman in a black satin dress attends many funerals and offers comfort to families, while others seek solace or curiosity at ceremonies. The piece notes varied reactions from mourners, including a man who says funerals quiet his mind and a woman who finds grim solace in grief.
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