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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1887
Page
11
Whole No. 2512 presents the Calhoun County Treasurer’s report of liquor tax collected. The document lists totals by period, agency receipts, and expenditures related to tax administration. Municipalities and private licensees are referenced in the enrolled counts and remittance figures.
Washington City December reports show senate actions on appropriations and emigration bills, with adjournments and committee appointments. House proceedings include election committees setup, disputed contests, and referrals of public land claims.
Sioux City Iowa December verdict finds John Arensdorf not guilty after a second trial. Court granted discharge as crowd watched. defense praised jurors for deciding the case, suggesting accountability remains unresolved in the Haddock shooting.
Fire Friday at Pittsford Michigan destroyed furniture shops jewelry and a tin shop worth about 10 000. In Ozark county Missouri a fire damaged mills and a tearful report notes extraordinary losses. William Requa a penny-phar member on a hunting expedition in remote county areas faced mishaps as his possessions burned and dwellings were destroyed in another blaze.
Cascade December fire destroys the Great Boot and Shoe House of Phelps, Dodge & Palmer at Adams Street and Fifth Avenue. Firemen battled for nearly two hours as flames spread through the building, causing total loss of stock and structure. Loss estimated at 800000 with 000000 insured. neighboring Howard & Hayward report about 10000 in damages. Falling floors and flying brands caused public alarm but no wider fires.
General Master Workman Powderly arrived in Scranton from Philadelphia suffering a hemorrhagic attack. Doctors warn of danger as his nervous system remains strained. Also covered are the Elks Grand Lodge session with 350 delegates, and assorted regional news on accidents, politics, and a new baseball association report with officers named from multiple cities.
Auberin alias Barckheim fired three shots in the lobby of the French Chamber of Deputies aimed at M Ferry. Goblet escaped injury as the would-be killer was arrested amid crowd anger. The plot involved a second gunman, a drawn lot, and a planned strike against the Rouvier ministry, provoking a wider political rift between Radicals and Conservatives.
The week ending December 10 saw teen currency receipts total $721081, $95062 more than the same week last year. Des Moines breweries valued at $200000 were shut by authorities on Saturday. Officials expect a delay before closing, with Prohibitionists possibly backing a grace period. A body found on a Atlantic City beach is thought to be Willem Reed, a wealthy owner with ties to an electric device and a 21 October incident.
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