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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1895
Page
1
A fragmented ad lists cheap fabrics and linens: 100 to 950 pieces of brown sheeting prints flannelettes towels and hosiery at low yard and per dozen prices, plus ladies waists calico wrappers percale and white goods offered in bulk with emphasis on value and variety.
Eugene V Debs and accomplices lingered in Chicago as Debs turned himself in at Marshal Arnold’s office at 11:09. Debs and companion Leicestar Hubbard were escorted to a room for parole talks while deputies searched for others. Morrisey denied any parole violation and urged officials to clear his name. Debs reportedly last seen leaving for Woodstock jail ahead of a scheduled term. others imprisoned at Woodstock except George W. Howard, sent to Will County jail.
Scattered items report a murder suicide with a mother and two children, a coroner action, and various town notices. Also noted are drownings, accidents, a church debt, hospital openings, and a Fourth of July celebration setup with Judge and professor testimonies in Muskegon.
A Detroit inquiry into the Pope murder case linked to the Jackson prison transfers may affect female inmates. Governor Rich says no authority to alter Pope's sentence. statutes imply commutation for men only. State boards debate which authority governs convict transfers to the Detroit house of correction.
In Detroit on June 11 the city allocated 1,896 farmers one third of an acre each to plant potatoes beans turnips and squash. Each lot will require rotating watering duties and crop reporting to assess profits. Seedings and supplies will be provided later as part of a coordinated urban agriculture effort.
Thomas T. Johnston, assistant chief engineer, completed a drainage board report on lowering Lake Michigan’s level via the shallow district channel. He finds reductions range from five to six inches at highest lake levels, about three and a half inches on average, and just over one inch at low lake levels, with no navigation or Niagara River impact.
A massive gathering in Tennessees Maine City Auditorium showcased broad support for free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. Delegates from across the South and West attended the unstructured convention, with Colonel Casey Young welcoming and Senator Tar?is named as chair. The event aimed to mobilize for currency reform and the abolition of the silver oppressors.
Senator David T. Littler hosted a June reception at his Springfield residence for about 620 legislators and Chicago leaders and state figures. The grounds glowed with lights, a platform for dancing, Professor Lehman’s orchestra played, and ample refreshments were served to members and their families amid lavish decorations.
Des Moines Iowa June 18 Populist state convention with eight delegates nominates ticket for governor Sylvester Crane lieutenant governor A R Sterreth supreme judge J W Ivory and superintendent K J Stason Ex congressman E H Gillette chairs and delivers greenback speech Missouri Democratic Convention in Kansas City June 14 signals renewed effort on money issue as county conventions discuss strategy and party dynamics.
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