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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1885
Page
1
In a blunt reply to Deputy Duyai, the government plans to intensify Tonquin occupation and defend French mobilization. Ferry’s speech sparks broad alarm in the Chambers as Paris backs aggressive measures to enforce the Ifen Twin treaty and chastise China.
New Haven Conn Jan 15 Dr Carver endures brutal torture as he fires a shotgun at coal, reaching 26 158 shots and 25 150 hits before resting. His eye swollen wrist and fingers suffer while wife and friends comfort him. report notes his stubborn resolve and uncertain finish. In Georgia and other places unrelated financial notices appear, including a bank case and an insolvency suit. National Law and Order Convention set for New York February 2 and 28 urging enforcement of liquor restrictions. clergy urged to speak on Feb 2.
Louis Benn of Indiana faces charges as Tuesday strike at Oliver works quiets but fresh assault feared. Guarded rail and works. authorities ready for further disturbances. No new arrests. indictments pending. Two men from Benmeyers were examined and held to Circuit Court in $100 cash bond. Salling Hallroad tickets ordered to pay damages. Monon judgment of 7500 against Louisville and Nashville issued in county Circuit Court. levy on city ticket office proceeds.
New York reports General Grant's finances were clarified when William H. Vanderbilt transferred deeds and mortgages on Grant's estate to Mrs. Grant in trust. Mrs. Grant declined gifts but accepted a trust to cover the debt, while Grant suggested the articles be delivered to the United States upon his death or sooner.
Ex Vice President Schuyler Colfax dies suddenly at Moenkate Omaha depot Minnesota after arriving from the East on the Milwaukee road. He collapsed within minutes in extreme cold and died of heart failure. Coroner Held Inquest. verdict delivered. Official notices and condolences flow to the Colfax family and President.
Striking Polish and Hungarian workers clash with guards and police at the Oliver chilled plow works in South Bend. Rioters beat Captain Edwin Nicar and others as they force entry, injuring several, while property damage runs to thousands of dollars amid a chaotic standstill.
A cyclone swept through Hale Perry and Bibb Counties in Alabama Sunday night, destroying dwellings fences and timber. In Bibb County a man Mason was killed and Mason seriously injured. George Perilis’s place suffered near total destruction as the cyclone moved northeast. Five injured and extensive property damage reported. one death in Bibb County. The storm path was about a mile wide and heard eight miles away.
The report covers Mint coinage and banknote shifts, imports and exports of gold and silver, and the year end circulation figures. It notes planned Treasury instructions on Chinese policy and a proposal for a national Pension Agent system. It also mentions congressional activity and the death of Schuyler Colfax.
A scrambled historical recap reports on markets and weather, mentioning New York banks, wheat speculation in London, and various incidents across New York, Virginia, and Illinois. It notes drought impacts in Wise County, VA, temperance and railroad concerns, and local accidents including a rail line disruption and a fire in Auburn, NY. Multiple names and places appear in brief notices and society items.
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