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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1891
Page
2
A composite 19th century column covers beliefs, politics, and disasters. It notes debates over finance and silver pricing, a Red River bridge project, and public buildings in Fresno and Joliet. It also reports on Native American conflict dynamics around Pine Ridge, troop movements, and disarmament talk, plus a tragic Seine ice accident in Paris with nine drownings.
The Pope and the Schoals note Cardinal Gibbons says he wrote a letter on political hearings of the school question in the United States, not for publication yet. Loggers report revival of activity due to snow blocks across Wisconsin and along Central and Sault Ste. Marie roads, with millions of logs skidded. European frost easing with warmer weather signals relief. a major fire in Bombay destroyed over 200 homes. Meeting of the Iowa Agricultural Association held with delegates from state agricultural groups.
Dispatch from Pine Ridge Agency reports intensified clashes north of the agency as Soldiera and Radekina forces exchange fire with rebel Indians. Pickets near Capt. Dougherty’s quarters engage attackers while several cabins burn and unrest spreads among nearby friendly bands. About thirty Indians arrived this morning and were disarmed beyond Dougherty and Campbells camp as tensions escalate. The main group, separated from the Ogallala, camps again with a rumored wagon of tobacco to ease peace efforts while raiders continue to burn houses.
Dispatch from Pine Ridge reports Lieutenant Casey of the Twenty-second Infantry killed by the Ren near the enemy camp. General Miles has official word of the death and heavy firing in the hostile area. Scouts say hostiles near bluffs thirteen miles north of the agency, with troops cordoning the area.
K G Thun Co estimates open year brings money market improvement and better collections from annual disbursements. Trade remains hopeful with broad activity and brighter outlook though fear of dollar deflation threatens credit and foreign investment. Industry faces credit shrinkage, but overall prospects show progress with higher transport and raw material demand in several cities.
Stanford harbors a strong bid for the presidency and envisions a four year term. He leans on a farm loan bill proposing government loans to farmers at 2 percent, aiming to win farmer support through populist stance and alliance backing. He predicts Republicans may nominate him in 1892 or he could run as an Alliance third-party candidate if blocked.
The article portrays Justice Lamar as feeble and reluctant to perform court duties. It notes his retirement from routine work, favoritism concerns, and President Cleveland’s appointment to the bench for personal reasons. It suggests Lamar may resign or be replaced if the situation continues.
A Chicago spectacle at Emergency Monpital will show seventy to one hundred Masons sacrificing skin to graft onto a brother Mason John Oscar Dickerkin to treat cancer. Surgeons plan to remove skin from patients and transplant it to the patient, with the donor wounds healing under plaster.
A miscellaneous Midwest dispatch reports railroads pressing for policy gains after a New York agreement, with indictments of public sentiment toward federal rail legislation. It notes Kickapoos gathering for pow wows near Wetmore, reports on land allocations to Chicago, St Paul Minneapolis and Union Pacific, and changes at a state agricultural college. Fatal sewer accident, a Chicago shooting tally, a vanishing elopement, and other varied items follow.
A Sunday School lesson on Elijah from 1 Kings 17 1 14 emphasizes faith over sight. Elijah obeys God and goes to Cherith and then to Zarephath, where ravens bring food and a widow provides bread. The lesson urges trust in God's provision and readiness to act on His word rather than waiting for full certainty.
The Senate and House conduct a long session reviewing shipping policy, silver coinage, public buildings funding, and court expansions. Key actions include debate on a silver bill, reissuance of service certificates, and a push for Oklahoma City and Youngstown Fort Dodge projects while addressing privilege questions and pensions for veterans.
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