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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1887
Page
3
Fragmented ad dense with patent medicine claims urging readers to use Dr Miles New Care and Papillon extract, touts cures for heart disease catarrh piles and more. Names and places intermingle with sensational testimonials, endorsements, and prices.
The Albany Argus reports the death of Daniel Manning at age 32 in Albany on December 26. Friends and family witnessed his passing at about 7 PM after a three day decline linked to Bright’s disease. President Cleveland and Governor Hill telegraphed condolences, and Manning’s funeral drew a vast delegation from government and New York society.
Magdaline Boggs of Wanasu Indiana marked her 104th birthday in Milton Wayne County. She has forty one great grandchildren and twelve great great grandchildren among fifteen descendants. Born in Lancaster County Pennsylvania, her grandfather served in the Revolutionary War. She joined the Lutheran church at age 16 and remains healthy with all faculties intact except hearing. Many descendants attended the party.
Dec 20 in Shuwarizup Ula reports a startling discovery that may trigger investigations into city authorities for carelessness. Male prisoners forced a plank from their ceiling to enter the female ward, where nightly revels occurred while guards watched. The prison-keeper was bedridden weeks, his son cared for inmates.
An inquiry reveals a blacking maker bought the Legion of Honor decoration for 6000 francs. WW. Wikkon and his wife shared the Apollo MM, with Wilson's rear rest tied to the affair. Immigration figures show 31,97 immigrants arrived in November, against 31,09 in November, 184.
Fragmented OCR tale mentions Franck McNesley arrested in Halifax after robbing Saco Matie Lauk and destroying bank papers. Other lines describe farmers near Newman and Ok nee saunee with a servant girl, plus a Boston robbery with a ketboukk.
New York December 27. The maritime exchanges seek naval help to stop Leary's bold raft experiment after efforts to halt his venture failed. A commander expressed surprise at the audacious plan as authorities weigh steps to prevent a repeat attempt.
War scare not over as Austrian reserves ordered to deploy and Roumanian alerts issued. Notable deaths include Thomas Wallace in Bultmore. Railway disaster linked engineer John Dorsey arrested after Kouts crash. Donations from W V Coreoran fund scholarships in Charleston home school. Sporting notes cover Daly and Hogan bout near Pittsburg. Beloit hotelkeeper L F Wood dies of bowel cancer aged Wy ara.
In East Saginaw Michigan on December 29 a long running dispute ends with Knight of Labor executive Thom B Barry facing pressure to satisfy a $200 judgment awarded to William L Weber executor for damages to the Hoyt estate caused by a mill shutdown. Barry says he will not pay and legal costs await collection.
Cascade markets report volatile wheat and corn futures with No 2 grades fluctuating Jan to May contracts. Live stock prices show mixed shifts in cattle and hogs, with beef and pork values varying by grade. Liverpool and Detroit summaries reflect firmer cattle and steady hogs, while corn and oats edge higher on cash demand.
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