Democratic annexation clash haunts Washington in 1899
In a Marshall Michigan report the dispute over Hawaii annexation intensifies as Democrats face alleged corruption funds from the sugar trust to block annexation and gain control in 1900. Republicans defend Dingley revenues and Civil Service reform amid intra party battles and local county issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Congress
Washington
Trust
House
Dingley
Republican Party
McKinlay
Gage
Cleveland
Swamp Root A Kidney and Bladder Remedy Ad
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It warns about misattributing urinary issues to female weakness, advises a 24 hour urine check, and offers sample bottle and pamphlet by mail from Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, NY
Anne Gure
W.H. Elston
Petition Lies Promoted Against Annexation by Hoar
Native Hawaiians opposed to annexation sent a petition to Senator Hoar via Secretary Sherman, a strong annexation advocate. Sherman arranged to have the petition before the senate as it debated the treaty, while Hoar, on the foreign relations panel, was asked to present it. The episode illustrates how paid lobbyists mislead to bolster their employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Hoar
Sherman
State Department
Committee On Foreign Relations
Obituary highlights two Michigan pioneers and family losses
Mary Ann Johnson born January 16 1800 in Montgomery County New York married to Carson G Johnson January 20 1838. He moved to Michigan in 1831 and 1833 the couple lived there 26 years with Johnson dying June 16 1850. Mary Ann died November 30 1897 faithful Christian member obituary notes. Anna Bates born June 27 1830 in Cayuga County New York moved to Michigan aged 9. Married James Kibler September 9 1846 with three children Charley died December 16 1978 age 20. Kibler later married Lambert Bates 1882. Anna Kibler Bates died December 3 1897 funeral held at Kibler school house conducted by Rev. Wm Reiley. Large sympathizing crowd attended noting faith and endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Johnson
Montgomery Co
N. Y
Carson G. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Michigan
Johnson
Christian Church
Anna Bates
Ira
Cayuga County
Caltoun County
Jas. Kibler
Charley
Kibler
Liver
Lambert Bates
Bates
Andy
Gio
Bouddaye
Nik Amit
Noyvel
Ula
Hovey Long
Hattie
Wm. Reiley
Marshall
Murengo
Miner's Sufferings and Catarrhal Powder Cure
A miner's exposure led to colds that developed into catarrh, cured by Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. Trail Creek resident Fred Lawrie reports complete relief after two bottles and praises the remedy. Also notes Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil for rheumatic pains and similar ailments, sold by Elston and Seaman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnew
Fred Lawrie
Trail Creek
B. C
W. TL. Elston
F. G. Seaman
Social notes of Marshall and vicinity during holidays
Local personals list visitors and residents over Christmas and New Year. Mentions Frank Cathesrt, Eva Dibble, Grace Soule, Mrs. Roe, Ella McCourtie, Fred Hay, J. B. Albaugh, Clement Smith, John Sebratim, Bima Lewis, O. W. Beibel, Belle Hulbert, Dan A. Carroll, County Clerk Austin, Gen Woolsey, C. Ransom, Elijah Buck, Mrs. Dickey, Lydia Byhin, May Wooley, J. R. Smith, John Smyth Sr, Miss A. L. Bixby, May Stone, and others visiting or traveling for holidays. Also notes tax collection schedules and local business ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cathesrt
Eva Dibble
W. J. Dibble's
Fannié Porter
Grace Soule
Chicago
C. B. Roe
Battle Creek
Ella McCourtie
Jackson
M. J. Gillett's
Fred Hay
Nebraska
Marshall
J. B. Albaugh
Coldwater
Clement Smith
John C. Sebratim
Ft. Wayne
Bima Lewis
Petoskey
H. M. Merrill
O. W. Beibel
Fort Wayne
Belle Hulbert
Detroit
Dan A. Carroll
The
Detroit Journal
Austin
Springport
Fred Thomas
Eckford
K. Porter
M. C
Woolsey
C. Ransom
Ionia
Geo. O'Keefe
Elijah Buck
Kalamazoo Cazotte
C. T. Dickey
S. M. Constantine
Three Rivers
J. 8. Stackhouse
C. A. Chesher
Ceresco
Lydia Byhin
Jacob Klanembush
East
Powers
Sting
Charlotte
Henry Sharpsteen
A. L. Bixby
Wellesly College
A. M. Smith
May Wooley
Homer
Hillsdale
Fannie Welch
Kankakee
J. R. Smith
Marengo
John Smyth, Sr
de. L. B. Gallup
EL. B. Winser
EL. B. Winsor
Justina
Grace
St. Mary's Academy of
Mouroe
City
KK. A. Cummings
Bedonia
Nellie Doolittle
Will Sackett
Bellevue
Wun
Ryut’s
W.T. Fisk
Misk
Chas Ackerson
M. A. (Iaves
Frank C. Stuart
d'Arcumile
Battle Creek Sanitarium
May Stone
New York
Syracuse
Rochester
Mt Morris
W. H. Maynard
Marquette
Dr. Hunting
Battle Crack Sanitarium
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Statesman
Statesman “Printing CO
Arthur
Eden
Stuart, Prikarnigat
Secy Athea
Statesman
Carda
Branks
Calhoun County
Lault
State Street
Marshall, Mich
Legislatu Ue Ae
Ir. Randall
Board of Supervisors
Tean
Ccounty
Clark
Phillips
Committee On
Committee
Neebrea
Court House
I Tet Thay AO
Q & Rc
J. 8
Wire & Co
Thomas
Colman
Leary Bros
Fredonia
Grace Bros
Fredonia Township
Henry D. Satin
Eckford Township
First National Bank
W. D. Miller
O'zzasy Bros
al. Oleuy
Meek Wee
C. Herbert Thompson
C. H. Thompson & Son
C. Heee Thompson
Graham & Stone's
Graham & Stone
East State
Gar Pais
Ulars Rte Ry
Etka
Peninsular Steel
Rogers Bros
Bussell
W.ebosley
PRG
Benj Borg
Etoria
J. B
Zaward
Ee Ronan
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