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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1886
Page
1
Long column of testimony describes Neche knowledge of the Revenge circular, Lingg and Lehman bomb making, and a U S court scene in Chicago. Witnesses discuss dynamite, fuses, and the Haymarket connection as detectives' roles and a planned armed section are outlined, with citations to Muss and Most texts.
Dispatches from St John Newfoundland deny destitution deaths and label Weddell an impostor. Ottawa officials say no relief vessel was sent and Canada has no jurisdiction over Newfoundland affairs. Official inquiries question circulating reports and clarify government stance.
Mr Henry Frigon of the Chicago and Milwaukee rally was robbed of 1140 dollars at the Prairie States Loan and Trust Company Bank on Desplaines Street near Washington Boulevard yesterday afternoon. Mr Harrison went to the bank to make a transaction when the incident occurred.
Washington July 27 The Senate passes River and Harbor bill with an $800000 item for the Hennepin canal linking Chicago to the Mississippi and Lake Michigan via Peoria to Rock Island. Route survey completed costs near 7000000, canal expected to rival railroads as all water route to New York. Postal statistics show 4475 new post offices that year and 7805 money order offices. Charles F. Conant dies. Garland upholds constitutionality of Oleomargarine bill in part but questions practicality. Congress mulls Morrison surplus plan with restricted calls and a $20 million working balance option.
In Wisconsin J M Olin leads the Prohibition ticket for governor with Lanaine Mich July 29 reporting a full state slate. Michigan nominating Prof Sammel Dickey Albion for governor with $3000 campaign fund raised. Connecticut Prohibition nominates Rev Samuel Baker for governor. Georgia Democratic convention names General Gordon for governor. California Republicans back US Senator fill, Hearst as incumbent. Maine Democrats nominate William H Clifford for Congress. Pennsylvania Republicans pick C W Mackey for Congress. W L Scott expected to be reelected.
The Charles W Allen Company tobacco works at Monroe and Canal streets is under sheriff control. Incorporated with Charles W Allen as president and H W Myers as secretary, it has confessed judgments totaling 325250 in the superior court. Liabilities are about 275000 with around 200000 assets. Temporary injunction granted in New York by Judge Barrett for John Jacob Autor against New York Arcade Railway Company. Forty persons billed by an explosion.
The Fartherst National Congress will meet in St Paul Minnesota next month. Farmers near Wa bash Indiana breed carp extensively. Robert Bonner’s farm along the Hudson saw a quarter mile run in 5 1 4 seconds on May 8. Wisconsin labor party calls for State convention to back independent ticket. Henry Dankel hanged himself on a farm near Waukesha Wisconsin. Monona Lake Assembly opened at Hadison Wisconsin with large attendance. Ohio railroad project 92 miles Akron to Tiffin for Baltimore and Ohio under construction. Cyrus W Field won libel damages 25000 in London against James Gordon Bennett. Chicago doctors bill Haymarket victims at county hospital. Rumor Judge S H Troat may not resign denied. Colonel Lamont at his old Cortland County home arranging President's Adirondack trip. Colonel James N Barnes renominated for Congress in Missouri. Oarsmen Ross Toomer and Les sail to England to challenge Coach Boach for September 22. Knights Templar conclave to meet in St Louis in September. Exposition in London opening May next year. 2000 Liberia independence anniversary celebrated by Gulf States in New Orleans. Jack Dempsey and Maggie Beady wed in Portland Oregon. Dempsey retires to Portland. World’s Pastime Exposition receiver Frank C Gilmore appointed at Cheltenham Beech. William P Pierson defaulter at American Baptist Publication Society for 400% loss from speculation. Central New York hops damaged by heavy rain. expect no hops this year.
The Marquis of Landonderry named Viceroy of Ireland with Laura Idlestow as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. The cabinet includes War Secretary Arthur Balfour, First Lord of the Admiralty, Lord Spencer-Churchill, and other peers in key positions such as the Lord Chancellor and President of the Council.
In the Cuban abolition note, the Chamber of Deputies praised the government for advancing abolition, with a unanimous vote passing a resolution. A burglar Charles Ingel was arrested in Newport after two robberies totaling 42 090 dollars. Cholera activity shows lower fatality so far this year with Italian areas and China and Annam included in the global tally.
Samuel D Newton a milkman of 44 Ruble Street was found dead in his milk wagon yesterday morning. The horse pulling the wagon continued for the usual stops along West Twelfth as the body remained upright in the seat. Authorities believe Newton died of heart trouble and the horse remained calm in the wagon.
Hubert C. Thorton, a leading figure in the County Democratic Party, dies at mid 80s after a long career in state and local politics. He chaired county committees, supported reform, and mentored several rising officials. Funeral arrangements were pending.
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