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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1911
Page
9
A city meeting led by Mayor Sandy vows strict enforcement to curb public drunkenness. Police and a proposed brass batten officer will patrol saloons and streets, with harsher penalties and wholesale arrests expected to deter intoxicated conduct.
Supt Joy of the Sky Water Works warns water users to conserve as the standpipe pressure falters. About two hundred thousand gallons daily have been pumped for days, risking fire safety for Marshall. The plea urges stopping unnecessary overnight lawn watering and urges consumer heed to prevent pressure shortages.
The library board met at W. J. Dibble’s residence with president W. W. Gook reporting on talks with Mrs. John Williamson about selling her property near the west end park for 4500 dollars. Most members favored the Williamson purchase as the likely site, noting other options are unaffordable, and the dwelling would be moved to make way for a modern library building.
A City Statesman report cites a baker stating sufficient local capacity exists to meet demand. He blames outside patrons and favors to neighboring towns for bread shortages and urges residents to patronize home bakers to keep production steady and prices fair. The piece argues home industries deserve support to prevent shortages.
A heavy storm hit multiple regions including St. Clair County and Grand Rapids, damaging telephone and telegraph lines and causing power not yet affected. Wind toppled trees, damaged buildings, and ruined crops near the state fairgrounds just beyond Highland Park. Estimated damage tops $10,000.
A black snake measuring feet 2 inches was found near the sheriff’s residence this morning. Jack Harther used a broom to aid in the effort and Fonda grasped the reptile by the tail. After a brief struggle the snake was killed.
A market gardener driving a four seated carriage with family was frightened by a horse on Marshall road. The rig overturned at Monument square. Mr Denner suffered bruises to knees wrists and ankles while his wife and children escaped injury. The horse calmed, carriage was only lightly damaged, and the party continued home after medical aid.
Two men faced Jue lice Willetts on vagrancy charges. Joseph Rodman, over seventy, fainted from the heat while on the street seeking work in Kalamuzna and received a suspended sentence. Peter Hagen, with prior offenses, was sentenced to 20 days in jest. The piece ends with a rural proverb about nature and remedies.
Marshall residents gather at Higgins Lake for a July fifth celebration marking a wedding anniversary. A 25-member group enjoyed ice cream and cake on the porch as speeches praised enduring marriage vows from the past, with Prof. Regan praised and the orchestra playing.
Grand Rapids Mich July fire overwhelmed the prison bakery at Sonia Prison for the Criminal Insane. By 10:20 o clock flames consumed the bakery hospital tailor shop dining room and kitchen as inmates shouted and jeered.
The Heatwave causes a fatal condition in Battle Creek with a man expected to die. A 100 degree shade reading at the weather bureau marked the hottest day in station history, while police and physicians attended to multiple cases.
In Athol, Massachusetts, during a Wild West parade, five year old Hattie Harris and nine year old Ning Harris were struck by a Concordia Ice Company wagon at a street crossing. The wagon driver stopped after the collision. bystanders aided the injured children, who were taken to Dr. Batten’s office for treatment.
Yesterday proved the hottest day of the year with several prostrations reported in Battle Creek and five in Albion, including a fatal Albion case. A Rabington employee collapsed and died. Prostrations were noted in various parts of the state as temperatures soared.
The Lee township board refused Wm VanFleet's permit to establish a saloon in Lee Center citing strong local opposition. A petition's head statements caused concern among signers who say they were unaware of the content. VanFleet may seek court action while the board remains steadfast, awaiting judicial ruling.
The article notes clothing stores staying open every night amid a new movement, with clerks arguing rest is scarce in warm weather. It cites Roosevelt as a hated successful politician and muses on success, imitation, and American wealth in a fragmented, opinionated piece.
A planned evening debate on Canadian reciprocity at the Post Tavern in Battle Creek under the State Bar Association faces uncertainty as Senator Townsend may miss the trip. Michigan representatives Townsend and Smith have divergent views, with Townsend pro reciprocity and Smith generally opposed. The convention at Atheneum Club room opens with around 70 lawyers and judges from across the state, featuring Attorney General Wickersham on the Sherman Act and an address by President Perry.
Two Little Boys were burned when a gallon of gasoline ignited at Frank Irving’s oil house in Battle Creek yesterday afternoon. Robert Meyers age unknown on Grave street was severely burned and may die, Neil Eagle of Grove Street was slightly burned. Both had gone to the grocery store for resolne and accompanied the grocer to the side oil house before the blaze. Early this morning Nichols hospital reported Meyers was improving with hopes of recovery. The article ends with a moral note about theft leading to uncertain outcomes.
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