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Newspaper

Marshall Statesman

Location

Marshall, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1885

Page

2

Bastion this Teenuh 1 704 Copies Feipay Eventne

Fragmentary item notes a January 23 1885 date with a numbers sequence and unclear names. The readable parts suggest a notice or event count but lack sufficient context for a full summary.

Editorial Notes on Elections Law and Public Figures

A New York journal notes twenty one Canajoharie potato applicants. Iowa court rules reading scripture and singing religious songs in schools is not enjoined. F B Cones praised in Harper's February issue for The Mermaid and the Sea-wolf. Arizona funeral procession quarrels end with a slugging match. corpse remains quiet. Chicago Tribune finds Illinois farm crops unprofitable in 1884. New England states lead for yield per acre except hay. March 7 nears with Grover Cleveland at 48. Grant and Pierce, Arthur, Garfield ages noted. Mention of Lelia J. Robinson, Boston lawyer, poised for judge in Washington Territory. Women’s suffrage exists there. women jurors present. no woman yet presides over a higher court.

Iowa Court of Appeals The Chicago Tribune Ilinois Bureau of Agriculture New England Boston Lelia J. Robinson Washington Territory Wowman Wyoming Territory

Tennessee court awards $500 in railroad discrimination case

A Tennessee court held a railroad liable for damages after a colored woman with a first class ticket refused to ride in a smoking car and demanded a white passenger coach. The judge noted the ruling aligns with common law even absent statutes. The piece also covers West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals decisions on railroad fare regulation and charter rights.

Tennessee Glaintiff Supreme Court of Appeals West Virginia Queston

Congressional debate on rail rate regulation bill

The article discusses proposals by ex Governor Long and the committee on interstate rail rates. It outlines a conservative bill favoring redress of exceptional grievances, bans rebates and pooling, requires posted schedules, and makes violators liable in federal or state courts. It contrasts with the Reagan bill, deemed impractical, and notes a recent $5,000 verdict against Lake Shore railroad for freight discrimination benefiting Standard Oil rivals.

Asia Tauliway Congress Long Massachusetts United States Court of Competent Jurisdiction United States House Reagan Chicago Lake Shore Railroad Company Standard Oil Company

Kentucky crime defense mocks wet nurse question

An ornate Kentucky defense argues a degenerate son’s theft case was shaped by a worn stress mother and a wet nurse. The piece questions who suckled Jefferson Davis and expands to condemn white criminal culture in Kentucky, rejecting race as the sole factor.

Kentucky Louisville Jease James

Kentucky's Degenerate Children and the Wet Nurse Claim

A heated defense of Kentucky white criminals is ridiculed as a racist scapegoat myth. The piece dismisses the notion that black wet nurses cause crime, arguing crime stems from white conditions and social injustice. It notes antebellum theories and mocks the idea by targeting white chivalry and racist folklore.

Names on the roll call of treason inaction

A fragment from Inter Ocean and Buif do Times contrasts calls for a roll call of those who failed the nation in 1861 with the present, denouncing traitorous acts and the dishonor of the capitol while vowing scrutiny of the virtuous Democracy of New York.

Cleveland Buevices New York Union Inter Ocean

Willits to lead state agricultural college with tech department

Lansing reports Hon Edwin Willits will accept the presidency of the state agricultural college and begin June 1. He requests establishment of a technology department to teach mechanics while preserving the current agricultural program. Governor Alger's confirmations include numerous state appointments across agriculture, prisons, and education, with some bills introduced on civil procedure, agriculture, elections, and public works.

Lansing Wee State Agricultural Board Edwin Willitta State Agricultural College Willits Ban Con Jinon Agricultural Department Alger Senate State Board of Agriculture Franklin Welle St. Joseph Cyrus G. Love Jackson State Prison Airam F. Hatch Jackson State House of Correction Erwin CU. Warkles Kent Twe Board of Aharitiey George D.isklewpie Board of Control Caleb D. Ragdill State Prison Wia Chamberlain Berrien Dwight 8. Susith State House Ionia Abraham al Piper Wayne Hampton Rich Wm. McPherson, Jr Livingston Henry 3. Raymond Ray Chas. E. Wright Marquettes John Robertson State Military Board Henry M. Dufield Chas Y. Osborn Marquette John W Henry M. Duffield Detroit C. Y. Ouborn Gertsigras Judgment of Santion of the Peace Circuit Court

Michigan Legislature Bills And Debates In 1885 Session

The article surveys numerous bills under consideration in the Michigan legislature, including corporate formation, county officer laws, poor relief, pardons, swamp land purchases, sheriff fees, marriage regulations, mutual insurance, and jail district matters. It notes debates over Portage Lake ship canal, apportionment per 1884 census, and pork-barrel talk with cautions about false optimism, plus Governor Begole’s pardon messages and capital city weather events.

Boars of Directors Board of Pardons Pioneer Society Michigan Jackson Portage Lake Ship Canal Carse Hampton Ban Black Tuscola Saginaw County Begole Nardona Judge Cooley Conger

Marshall A Window on Prominent Industries and City Dealers

A compact weekly overview of Marshall’s leading industries and active dealers. Highlights note ongoing activities, market conditions, and key players shaping the local economy during the week. Includes mentions of major firms and their recent ventures within the city.

Milling Interests in the Mord Flourmill

A detailed tour of a Marshall milling plant on Eagle Street near the Michigan Central depot outlines the 20 year old mill rebuilt three years ago at over 50000 dollars. It describes three story buildings, a 50000 bushel wheat storage, modern roller processes, powerful engines, and extensive machinery upgrades under Mr Hurd aimed at keeping pace with national flour manufacturing advances.

Eagle Street Michigan Central Crane & Co Hurd Crane Richmond Barnard & Lee

Hurd Mill Showcases Modern Roller Milling Advancements

The Hurd mill operates at 18-250 barrels per day with eighteen workers. It now produces two flour grades, patent and baker's, using advanced roller machinery. Head miller James R. Taylor and manager Peter Lockwood drive efficiency, delivering high quality flour mainly to New England states and achieving better prices than many Michigan mills.

Howé Sirbanks New England Michigan Hurd James R. Taylor

Salisbury and Mawar den home feature in February issue

Garper's Magazine previews a feature on the Marquis of Salisbury, leader of the English conservatives, with a portrait and images of Jafield House. The piece, by Henry W. Lucy of the London Daily News and "Toby, M. P." of Punch, notes links to historic palace grounds and the former Elizabethan residence.

Garper Giadateng Mawarden Marquis of Salisbury Jafield House England Elizabeth Salisbury Henry W. Lucy London Daily News Toby, M. P Punch

Lippincel's Meganzine Preview Highlights February Contents

The February issue opens with the second instalment of the Internasional story On this Side featuring Sir Robert Heathcote in New York and his party. It covers cultural contrasts, steerage experiences on board the Alaska, and essays on Parliament reform. Also praised is Too Currant’s global reach, with Michigan writers dominating January content and a rich mix of stories, poems, and sketches.

Lippincel Meganzine Robert Heathcote New York Liverpool Thomas Wharton Alaska D. B. King House of Commons Proasiao Alfred C. Lee Misa Krewater Paris Sr. Nicholas EB. P. Roa Mr. Bee St. Nicholas Gail Hamilton Nora Perry Garden of Girls Teoy Hersall Wm. M. Baker Isis Robinson Crusoe Mr. Trowbridge Mr. Stockton Fens Edmond Alton Murillo Mra. Clement

Rural and City Debates in a Midwinter Review

A long extract reviews The Real New Yorker magazine and North American Review content. It discusses rural life versus city life, political and religious topics, education reforms, and notable articles on Emerson, ministers in politics, and a family moving to the country. Includes literary pieces, illustrations, poems, and serials from midwinter issues with multiple authors and period voices.

North American Review Sdall Conan Dawes Vannes Collees F. A. P. Barnard Columbis New York Roger A Pryor Journalis Wiling Parcell Holme Emerson George Banstott Atif Anothor C. A. Young Storans W.G. T. Rhedd

Warper's Magazine February issue described as unusually interesting

The February Warper's Magazine features a richly illustrated issue with an 8-engraving King plate, varied content in history biography science and art, and leading material on Sethold House the Marquis of Salisbury. It highlights Adrian Stokes Joseph Penneil Louise Livingston Hunt Richard Montgomery Lick Pullman City study by Dr. Ely Charles Cors Oil John R Cors Oil and other contributors, plus poetry and fiction selections.

Warper King Hitory Linary W. Luo Sethold House Marquis of Salisbury Pullman City Scheaser Vtiil Joog Sitisen J.C. Beard Captain Loigerot Edward Everett ‘Hale Carolise Lissie W.champney John Bish Federal Union Wa. H. Hayne Southern Poet Laure M. Marquand Smells D. Alden Wm. Winter Por Louse Qhandier Moulton Alven Roaing Rumelt Sean Abe Aia

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