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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1896
Page
2
A scanned 1896 era column discusses storms and destruction then pivots to political magnetism. It describes how leaders court moneyed interests to secure votes while avoiding accountability and cites missteps in metropolitan journalism over the Nicholas II coronation imagery, noting errors by editors and illustrators in landmark papers.
An examination notes that American papers used pictures of American ladies in place of Russian czar and czarina in coronation imagery. Side by side with a Russian grand duchess, American reporters and a newspaper man’s likeness appeared, drawing attention to misrepresented royal pageantry.
A reflection on the 1777 adoption of the American flag calls for nationwide school celebrations and patriotic exercises. The piece urges teachers to inspire youth with stories of the Revolution, drum and drill performances, and the singing of The Star Spangled Banner to honor the flag and its history.
A piece discusses replacing electric and cable streetcars with compressed atmospheric air propulsion stored in steel tanks under seats. It claims no electrical or overhead infrastructure, uses valve and piston control, and suggests the idea could supersede current electric systems. Also references coronation mileage and political rhymes, plus Fortifications spending and a testimonial for Burdock Blood Hitters.
A long mixture of notes on law and politics discusses interstate commerce and rate manipulation by rival railroads, the shift freeing officials from self incrimination, Boer leads and Jameson raid critique, flax farming pivot from wheat, and a judge ruling gold clauses unenforceable, with scattered notes on prices and utilities in cities.
Washington May 2 Senate prt in the day delnting the bond bill and several apenches were made. Some work on conference re sts wan done. The Senate passed and the president signed a resolution directing the war office to supply tents. Congress adjourned until Monday. votes on the bond bill scheduled for Tuesday.
The Maine Republican State Convention at Baxoor nominated Lewellyn Powers of Houlton for Governor by acclamation. The platform denounces free silver, supports the gold standard, urges a strong foreign policy, immigration restrictions, and proper pension administration, and pledges support for the governor candidate. The convention adjourned after adopting resolutions.
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