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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1889
Page
3
A drained stream of vivid impressions from Saratoga Springs describes moonlit crowds, perfumed air, and glamorous hotel life. The narrator details elegant women, flirtatious patrons, and a parade of wealth including a famed manicure and wealthy suitors, capturing the era’s social spectacle and appetite for display.
A report on the Ohio Republican convention with W C Cooper named temporary chairman and Maj McKinley and Gov. Forbes honored. The platform defends protective tariffs, wool and mining interests, civil service, and immigrant policy while praising President Harrison and Governor Fortker. The event includes a grand demonstration and the appointment of a committee to inform the governor of the nomination.
The Chicago Tribune report describes Senator Gorman praising Barnum as a steadfast Democrat despite Barnum’s protectionist views. It argues the eulogy urged protectionists to back free trade for party victory, noting Cleveland’s support for retaining protectionist votes. It highlights tensions within the Democratic stance on tariffs and unity before elections.
Report sources from Calvin 8 and Brice supporters claim Brice’s victory as DNC chairman favors William Whitney over Grover Cleveland for the presidential nomination. Brice reportedly aims for the Senate, with Whitney’s Ohio-based allies seen as leverage, though Brice’s business ties lie largely in New York and he is technically an Ohio resident.
Mrs. Hayes died at 6 30 this morning of paralysis after being stricken last Friday. Born Aug 28 1842 in Chillicothe Ohio she was the daughter of Dr James Webb and Maria Cook and widow of Governor Rutherford B Hayes. Her life spanned Civil War relief work in camps hospitals and later leadership in charitable organizations.
July 26 Woodstock Ontario. A druggist hid in fear after a fatal lemonade poisoning at a Willita Grove picnic. Fifty people sickened from sugar of lead mistaken for tartaric acid. fourteen may die. Mob attacked the druggist’s shop, wrecking stock as doctors work to treat victims.
James Gates Percival, famed early 19th century American poet and philologist, contributed to Webster's Dictionary, produced Connecticut's first geological survey, and translated major European works. Born 1795 in Connecticut, he studied at Yale, read multiple languages, and wrote Classical Melodies. His life spanned travels, scholarship, and poetry, with posthumous collections published by Ticknor & Fields.
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