05 Jul 1895
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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1895
Page
1
Local store advertises reduced prices on brown sheeting prints flannelettes gingham crash towels and assorted garments. Highlights include towels 22x42 at 10c per dozen, ladies waists under 1.00, calico wrappers 76c to 1.25, and white goods 24c per yard with novelties in French serges offered at 24c per yard.
In St. Joseph county Harry Ax Cowan was arrested in Cambridge for the assault leading to Willard Johnson’s murder last October. Del Swartz, jailed for life in Jackson, maintains innocence and claims the real culprit is at large. Cowan is charged with being at White Pigeon the night of the crime and seen near the bridge where Johnson’s body was cast into the St. Joseph River. the horse in Swartz’s trial remains a mystery as Cowan pretends to be a circus advance agent.
A Michigan man released from state prison learns a $245,000 fortune awaits him if he claims it. The background traces Dahner's mining wealth in Callou district of San Bernardino County California, with his heir scattered across future California. State appointments and local incidents fill pages with arrests, trials, and civic motions as towns report crime, industry, and governance in July era Michigan.
New York July 4. Segunta Alvarez mayor of Huyunca says the insurgent strike for liberty is an ebullition of anarchism. He asserts the movement lacks a solid foundation and notes Havana’s belief that U S friendliness to Cubans inflated the revolt. He urges federal action against expeditions and smuggling to restore Spain’s respect.
Horas plunges over embankment near New Kensington injuring his wife and children. A six year old girl is killed, the 8 year old daughter is fatally injured, and Mrs. Caugalan is badly hurt. The buggy horse dies. Caugalan survives, fate of others uncertain. Police charge Fillbuntering amid a chaotic scene.
The monthly public debt report shows June 30 1805 total debt at 1 061 014 120 exclusive of 670 207 803 in circulation notes offset by cash 105 293 163 in treasury. Bonds not yet delivered to London add 111 173 004 making true debt 1 022 830 717, cash rises to 913 001 085, net increase 43 517 837.
Sioux City Iowa July reports a boiler at the Howard roller mills exploding, killing the engineer and badly injuring five others. Two mill proprietors are not expected to survive. a total estimated building loss around 20,000 dollars.
An obituary fragment notes the death of a Brazilian resident, Marzibal WioRiaho Peiro, with ties to Rid, O Rid, and Havens. The piece mentions a prominent local figure Eileen Be. Details are incomplete but indicate a notable death notice in the Be area.
Washington reports Prof Mark W Harrington barred from Weather Bureau chief post after refusing to resign per presidential request. James F Cook becomes acting head as Secretary Morton delays comment. July 4 update signals Prof Willis L Moore expected to succeed, awaiting presidential signature.
News from San Francisco reports Judge Ross sustained the demurrer in the case brought by the United States against the Stanford estate over Central Pacific railroad debts. The ruling holds stockholders are not liable personally for a corporation’s debts, effectively ending the government’s claim. At Stanford University, reactions surged as the decision was announced, risking the university’s financial future. In other notes, Colorado Democrats dissent from administration financial policy, and a series of federal and state political notes follow.
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