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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1893
Page
6
An 1865 Washington era account recalls Ford's Theatre events after Lincoln's assassination. It details the box departure, Booth's assault, and Lincoln's death at 7:22 AM, with references to Booth Atzrott Payne and Seward's attack amid a broader plot to abduct or strike at Union leaders.
The document recounts a Mafia style plot to assassinate Lincoln Grant and Seward. Booth aimed at Lincoln and killed him in the theater. Other conspirators Abroott Payne Harold Surratt and Mudd Spangler McLoughlin were punished. Mrs Surratt’s son fled to Canada but was acquitted later.
The fragment describes a program found in President Lincoln box stained with blood. It mentions Laura Booth and Ned Spangler aiding Booth in the plot. Booth rode toward Maryland after the attack, had his leg set by Dr. Mudd, crossed into Virginia, and was killed at Garretts Farm near Bowling Green on April 26 after pursuit from Washington. Conspirator Payne attacked the Secretary of State's home but was met by Seward's son.
Von Baenvil discusses how she built a public persona through careful conversation notes. She describes studying every expression and anecdote, compiling them in a notebook, and crafting remarks to steer dinners. She notes the fatigue of social performance and warns that openly clever women intimidate both men and women.
A civil case contains a motion for a new trial. The judge notes the verdict may be unsupported by the evidence and argues about errors in admitting or excluding evidence and in jury instructions. The attorney affirms the claim, the judge remarks on understanding the issues, and suggests the attorney seek a different line of work.
The piece critiques the post campaign shift toward free trade and policy uncertainty. It cites a trade deficit of 53.8 million and imports overtaking exports, bank instability, rising failures, and wage contraction. It questions reform plans and condemns assassination eulogies while calling for Terrell’s dismissal for loyalty concerns.
The Albany Journal argues for a free trade style substitute tariff for revenue, repealing McKinley duties. It asserts sugar coffee tea and other duties could raise over 192 million annually, funding government while removing protectionist blocks. It warns the Democratic party dares not adopt the plan, predicting political backlash.
Democratic papers claim A W Terrell of Texas supports John Wilkes Booth, the Lincoln assassination, angering Union loyalists. They say the public forgives slaveholders but cannot pardon applauding the crime that killed Lincoln, amid postwar tensions and regional political strife.
Governor Altgeld pardoned Schwab Fielden and Nechte from Joliet for the Haymarket case, overruling the Illinois Supreme Court and denouncing the trial as biased. He asserted the riot stemmed from police brutality and denied guilt against the prisoners. The move provoked outrage among supporters of law and order as he attacked judges and the detective involved.
The Indianapolis Journal notes that many states favor free wool and other goods yet oppose free iron ore and coal. Southern producers shout for free wool but demand a tariff when needed, signaling that a sweeping revenue tariff bill faces near-impossible passage due to sectional protectionist instincts.
The piece notes Democrats move to repeal a 1 percent tax on state bank circulation while Australia faces a similar money upheaval. Victoria New South Wales and South Australia agree on uniform banking laws with strict supervision and inspection, aiming to emulate or diverge from American policy amid a volatile monetary climate.
The piece argues against bank suspensions by Silte and national banks and a private Veonsylvania bank, calling it a series of disasters caused by the Democratic party. It warns of currency issues and criticizes Democrats for focusing on a single idea, citing McKinley and a Columbus convention speech as evidence against limited debate. It cites the Cleveland Leader as the source of the opinion.
Despite protests against the MacKinley law during the campaign, new contingencies limit undercutting government revenue and leading reformers to favor cautious tariff changes.
A Kansan city columnist blames Holmans in the House for the Ford theater disaster citing their niggardly policy. The piece also criticizes Ainsworth as a harsh taskmaster and notes a new Pension Commissioner appointing Democrats. The column argues accountability lies with the Holmans and related party actions.
The Chicago press debates Governor Altgelds pardon of Fielden Schwab and Neebe. Critics condemn his attack on courts and lawyers while supporters defend executive clemency as balancing justice and public welfare amid the Haymarket fallout. Editorials from many papers weigh constitutional duty and political consequences.
Johan Most, New York anarchist, publishes a four column sample in Dis Freiheit. The excerpt rails against soldiers, church, capital, and state, praising blood and revolution while praising executed dates and enemies of oppression. It reflects radical rhetoric and violent imagery typical of Most’s prose.
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