28 Dec 1882
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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1882
Page
1
The Marshall Michigan newspaper notes it is published by the estate of Seth Lewis with executor Wild A Lewis. Founded in 1888 by Beth Lewis, it lists annual advance terms of 81.60 dollars and states second class matter status at the Marshall post office.
The 1882 issue of the Statesman extends New Year wishes to readers and patrons and invites new subscriptions. It emphasizes the paper as a family newspaper with wide county circulation and urges liberal advertising to support growth and success for local business men.
Editorial notes recount the 1884 political landscape with Hale as governor elect of New Hampshire. It notes a new court assembly date, navy rear-admiral deaths, early Hudson navigation end, and a likely House speaker candidate from Detroit. It mentions Harvard graduates losing degrees for misconduct and Germany delaying American pork imports. It references Justice Field as a potential president candidate and wool growers meetings at the Capitol in Lansing.
Paor writes from Santiago dated the 9th inst that American observers of the transit of Venus were completely successful. Weather delays were avoided and all arrangements carried out. Four contacts observed and photographs taken were satisfactory. Briss plans to sue the Garfield estate after rejecting $6,000 from the auditing committee. Gov. St John of Kansas blames liquor dealers for his election defeat, noting 300 liquor leagues active. Senator Carpenter’s 1869 telegraph warning about consolidation and Wall Street control of transport proves prescient.
General Sheridan outlines a plan for Crow Nation policy. He proposes allotting eighty acres to each head of a family and purchasing the remaining lands at fifty cents an acre. Proceeds would fund government bonds and tribal support, with remaining lands sold to white settlers at a profit.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court voids futures style trading where no delivery occurs and settlements are made by day end values. Doe bought or sold grain for settlement rather than delivery, 2,500 dollars at stake, Roe as broker sued in circuit court. The court held the transactions illegal and criminal, prompting a reaction from Milwaukee's board of trade.
Jupee THarer of Philadelphia rules that an engaged man cannot convey property to prejudice an affianced. James Baird, a widower with children, conveyed real estate worth about $70 000 to trustees before his engagement and later died. His widow challenged the conveyance. Judge Thayer overruled it as conflicting with the equities of the engaged relationship at the time.
The passage argues that seasonally increased spending fuels community growth. Farmers begin a chain: miller, sawyer, blacksmith, wheelwright, carpenters, painters, and other trades follow, then merchants, physicians, clergy, lawyers, banks, hotels, and other institutions. Emphasis is on locals supporting local trades to sustain prosperity and prevent outflow to distant suppliers.
A new penal code in New Ark makes would be would be would be aimed at felonious suicide attempts with penalties up to two years in prison or a $2000 fine or both. The first case arose in a NW police court where Chea Fisk faced charges of attempting to end his life by inhaling charcoal fumes. Despondency over the loss of his wife and children and business reverses was cited as the motive. Fisk was held for examination. Michigan reportedly lacks such a law.
The caucus system has long been a key instrument in shaping resolutions and candidates for office. It rests on unified action and a clear majority, guiding success. Its role is deeply embedded in American practice and would be hard to remove. All parties should accept majority decisions willingly.
The report notes tobacco revenue in 1882 reached 47.8 million dollars with chewing and smoking tobacco alone yielding over 25 million. The Kelly committee advises repealing oppressive tobacco taxes and fixes the act's effective date to July 1, 1883, rather than 1884. Rhode Island courts quash a dog larceny indictment, aligning with New York on dogs not being property. Chief Justice Folger dissents, arguing dogs are not subject to larceny at common law.
The nation debates whether to keep the public debt or reduce it gradually while removing taxes. Supporters praise a national debt for currency stability and bank solvency, while critics warn against repeating past depreciation. The piece also notes Lydia Maria Child’s published writings and her anti slavery stance and public actions.
The article extols selfless aid by devoted individuals, highlighting Mrs Child and a New York physician who sacrificed family and practice to aid yellow fever victims in New Orleans. It argues mercy, empathy, and personal sacrifice outrank sermons and laws in reforming the afflicted, with multiple local notices about lodge elections, holiday events, shop closures, and community updates reflecting a bustling postholiday scene.
Seven cases of mampe in the village. Joe Merchant returns to Aix in California. Methodist Sunday concert on Christmas Eve. Largest pig weighed 410 pounds. Eera Snyder visiting from Lamar, Me. Pan Collyer sold 23 hogs averaging 323 pounds for 700 dollars. Stock of bulky plow works for subscriptions. Dancing school under way. flat lesson last week. Fire department added five ladders. Mrs Nathan Eslow visiting in Cal. Village school closed for holidays, will resume after New Year. Fire extinguishers ordered back to makers after failing performance. Hower tax-payers seek to keep interest long. Over 3,000 dollars taxes unpaid. Twenty-two deeds for right of way paid by S. Lamb for Homer area. Mr. and Mrs Thee visiting friends from Cherlotte. M E Sunday school Christmas concert. C E Darrow and A Y E N Dasrom visiting from Davenport. Mr. and Mrs. C F Casterlin visiting Me and Mrs D S Casterlin. Married on Tuesday at Paddock home by Rev H C Van Sukon: Nellie Welch and Wm Orbarn. Little Headey and Edward Fisher invited to marriage on Dec 35 near bride's home. Rev E K Strong officiating. A Cook of Clarendon died suddenly from neuralgia. Funeral held Wednesday at residence. Rev E K Strong officiating. Pleasant surprise party for Mr. and Mrs A T Brooks at C W Nee’s residence. Mr and Mrs B Jett visiting. Angulated view of New York state trip.
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