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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1888
Page
3
The note advertises various horse items including 54 Lap Dusters Fast Colors that wash well and 54 Horse Sheets. It hints at forthcoming information about horse blankets next week and urges buying a 54 sheet cover or similar item now.
Boston workers report relief from digestive and fatigue symptoms after using Shaker Extract of Roots and Beigel's Syrup. Letters claim rapid recovery, weight gain, and renewed work ability, with advertisements urging readers to buy from druggists or write to the New York proprietor.
Frank Hronek Frank Chappek and Frank Chelbows three Bohemian conspirators were arrested after plans to assassinate Judge Grinnell Judge Gary and Inspector Banfield were uncovered. Authorities described a dynamite stock and bombs intended for July 18, with raids on Hronek and Chelbowa revealing bombs dynamite and a poisoned dagger, sparking further searches for hidden arsenal.
Chicago July 16 to 18 reports reveal Bowles and co conspirators in the Burlington dynamite plot facing adjournments and dramatic confessions. Bowles weeps, vows public justice, while Broderick maintains his nervy stance. Arrests loom for Hoge and Murphy as officials press the case. Sheridan’s condition remains stable with a quiet, restful day after a tense period.
The weekly summary reports Senate and House actions from Washington July 12 to July 18. It covers postages appropriation debates, seacoast defenses, agricultural amendments, census bills, private pensions, and tariff measures. It notes votes, adjournments, and notable speeches by Blair Dolph George and others, with specific mentions of pork, fisheries treaty debates, and landmark appropriations for public buildings and lighthouses.
Chicago Detroit and other leading clubs clash as weather and quick results shape a tight pennant race. Games across Detroit Chicago Pittsburg Indianapolis and Chicago Washington affected standings with several shutouts and dramatic scores shaping the National League battles through July.
A wave of drownings follows, including Parkersburg lumbermen Lee Haven Thomas Watson and James Urick who died while trying to prevent log jams on the Little Kanawha, and lumber merchant John Francis also drowned nearby. In Wisconsin and Minnesota divers lose nine Eau Clair Sumter workers after river rapids mishap near Calgary. in Baltimore twenty one youths see ten boaters capsize with Joel Lutz, William Finn and Frank Vera drowning. Other incidents include Battle Creek youths Frederick Gleason John Willinson Tools Buream and Wilkes Lake bathing deaths. Fort Sars Arkansans John Logan Jesse Morris Tom Davis Sallie Jackson and others drowned in the Arkansas river.
Onaya Neb July 18 the western Nebraska town of Berkleman was struck by a tornado Monday night. The Presbyterian church just completed was torn from its foundation and one row of twenty frame houses was wiped out, with all the business district callers damaged.
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