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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1897
Page
4
The Statesman notes that Maceo's spirit endures while Spanish forces, marching in step, press forward. The piece extols Maceo’s continuing influence and describes the Spaniards as marching in rapid tempo, unable to flee.
In a verandah address McKinley laments lack of work for Americans and urges stopping foreign payments. He says idle workers must hear the truth and calls for directing money spent abroad toward home manufacture and production.
Under free trade we buy foreign goods and send profits abroad. The text argues every foreign item costs 50 hours of profitable labor that should go to American workers at home. It claims Americans are learning the lesson and that a dawning day of deliverance is near.
In a sweeping defense of Cretan Christians, Greece is urged to unite with other powers to resist tyranny. The writer lauds Greece for courage and independence and calls for swift action against the Sultanate and Turkey’s alleged barbarities.
Fragmentary account cites Gov Relubuiu Sadier and NeVaud legislature pushing Lovin state measures amid praise for military bravery. Describes supposed wartime leadership, ex governor, and dramatic scenes with individuals in a smoky confrontation, mentioning honor, surface, and public perception.
Two measures head to the legislature for careful review. One by Rep Wetherbee of Detroit would punish parents who abuse or neglect children under sixteen. The other by ex Senator Palmer seeks to prevent cruelty to children and animals, enabling stronger enforcement and the creation of humane societies.
A satirical note claims great railways add a nursery car with padded compartments cots a matron milk cookies toys and a medicine chest but conclude the lavish amenity will be out of reach for poor mothers and children as railways cater for profit.
Weyler's butchers allegedly sold captured Cuban women and girls at auction, nine taken by Col. Mstruch with prices from 15 to 120 dollars. A 14 year old shouted bids, later sold to a sergeant of Col. Estragh. Catholic authorities protested, bishop led an investigation freeing the girls, but calls to remove Cal. Battuch were ignored. Local posts urged action against Weyler’s methods.
Washington buzzes as parade preparations start with street stands and fifty thousand paper flags plus fifteen thousand McKinley Hobart portraits. Cadet participation from West Point and Annapolis gains traction while Congress faces $1 billion in two-year appropriations and questions over thirst for economy and river improvements.
A fragmentary advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and aches. It urges customers to insist on the genuine product, notes money refunds, and mentions trial samples at Hyde’s drug store with regular and small sizes available.
If you lack appetite suffer constipation headaches fainting spells or nervousness Electric Bitters offers relief and strength. Health and strength are guaranteed by its use. Also mentions a Michigan Republican event with excursion tickets and a London chimney sweep anecdote and horseradish note.
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