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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1883
Page
2
The piece surveys debates on civil service reform in Congress, contrasts views within parties, and notes remarks by John Fiske about Joseph Cook. It also records opinions on wealth, leaders, and a quip about famous women in the rights movement, listing several prominent figures and their personal details.
Lorillard’s tobacco plants nearly shut with 3 500 workers idle for weeks. He plans to give 15 000 to aid the bare necessities as relief is delayed by Congress. Nationally about 140 000 workers idle. illiteracy rates shown across several states with New York counts and Massachusetts literacy drop noted.
A proposal is introduced in the present session to reimburse stockholders who backed the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition. Congress originally approved 1 million but required repayment, which was largely met from receipts. After repayment a small dividend was paid, about 25 cents on the dollar, and stockholders now urge that the nation should not let them lose.
Washington Territory seeks statehood with a population over 125,000 and a low death rate. The land is fertile yielding over 100 bushels of wheat and 50 of oats per acre, with timber unsurpassed for ship building. Transcontinental lines and opportunities on the north and coast promise growth and prosperity.
The piece critiques the New York penal code's Sabbath enforcement and moral impact, noting widespread opposition across classes and changes in sentiment. It also reports a senate committee probing speculative practices, including futures trading, with witnesses like Fay Gould and W H Vanderbilt. The debate centers on whether regulation can curb speculation in essential goods and its moral implications.
A social agitator described as the lately imprisoned editor of the Freiheit is urged to be sent to Dakota to construct turf houses or to Michigan’s northern woods to chop trees and clear land for settlers. The writer suggests hard labor to reward his Chicago speeches and to aid the poor, honest countrymen.
At a Philadelphia meeting of pig iron bar iron plate and sheet iron makers east of the Alleghenies, manufacturers expressed satisfaction with the tariff commission appointment. They advocate cautious reductions and warn that market confidence hinges on Congress action, hoping steady policy will foster broad prosperity for industry and labor.
The year 1883 begins with a memorial tone recalling Gambetta Lincoln Darwin and Longfellow among others who died in the past year. Michigan confirms numerous state appointments and positions while political races and funeral directors meet in Lansing amid a busy legislative start.
Lansing January 13 1883 the legislature opens with committees named Lieut Gov and House Speaker announce standing panels in Senate Austin native Battle Greek chairs the asylum for the insane and sits on religion and benevolent societies and insurance In the House from your county Mr Border chairs Local Taxation Mr Kelsey serves on Military Affairs and State Prison H Hopkins Detroit chairs the Judiciary Committee amid large crowds of applicants for offices in the Boratto area the piece notes the busy scene and ongoing consideration of candidates.
A grateful Brooklyn mother praises Parker's Gin ger Tonicle curing infant teething distress and cholera infantum. The piece criticizes railroad accident coverage and advertises Sun Publishing Co. books. It touts hair dye, creams, and remedies for catarrh, lameness, and fevers with numerous product mentions.
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