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Marshall Statesman

Location

Marshall, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1897

Page

2

Wrecked Pewabic Vessel Found After 32 Years

The Pewabic copper laden steamer, lost after a collision with the Meteor near Thunder Bay Island, was found upright in 169 feet by the Root wrecking expedition seven miles east in Thunder Bay. A diver in a patent bell located the wreck, with cargo copper valued around 80,000 dollars and insured recoveries set at 60 percent. Approximately 267 tons of copper and substantial coin were aboard, presumably lost with the vessel carrying about 125 passengers and crew.

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Electrical Marvel Dreamed In June Miracle Plant

An electrical marvel story reports Superintendent A Wilson of Marquette’s electric light plant uncovering a complete model of an electric lighting plant by eccentric inventor John Tranalls. The design mirrors a standard setup with arc lamps and incandescent lamps, promising to advance electrical work at a university and hospital. Niles church divide shows pastor Willam Lawton amid sermons provoking hostility. doors were nailed shut during a recent service.

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Grim cemetery thefts and local deaths reported

Broken adow details thefts of grave decorations at cemeteries, including the G A R Decoration day tribute and private graves. Obituary notes report the death of midget We партing in Kansas City and Sheriff Chaitee sudden death in Antrim County, plus a man by strychnine and a mill proprietor crushed under wagon wheels in Flint.

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Postal Changes Prompt Roster Shift in Michigan Districts

The first postmaster general outlines salary readjustments and office reassignments across Michigan and other states, effective July next. Names of towns and offices appear amid a long list of salary figures and title changes across third and fourth class offices.

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Nobility Welcomes Riches Marriage in Detroit

Detroit society records the marriage of Count Manfred von Matusekha of Germany to Miss Ella Moulbrook Walker daughter of Hiram Walker. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s Jefferson Avenue home with Bishop Foley officiating in a Roman Catholic rite. A large reception followed at nine, roses and silver gifts described, crowds gathered outside as the couple departed for New York aboard the Michigan Central. The bride and count reportedly met abroad a year earlier and the match was celebrated as a grand affair.

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Fenton Bank Closes Amid Troubles in June

Niles June 15. The State bank of Fenton was closed Monday by the bank commissioner. Capital stock was 590,000. 845,000 was due depositors. The embarrassment is claimed to be temporary. Other brief items note ore sales at Norrie mines, a court sentence for bicycle theft, and a new Detroit Pontiac Electric Railway line progress.

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Cancer of the Face Ends Hopeless Case

Mrs. Dacia LD Mines of Sinittiendetaa recounts a facial cancer that began as a strawberry-colored patch on her cheek. Doctors labeled it malignant and hopeless, noting hereditary risk after her father’s death, yet she describes a turning point after enduring prolonged treatment.

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Albion festival to become permanent feature in life

The Albion musical festival is saved for cultural and financial reasons and will be a permanent Albion life event. Southwestern Michigan cornfields were replanted after cut worm damage. Tash Wealeh of Torch River caught three large muskellunge at once, weighing 67, 45 and 51 pounds. A spike killed 17 year old William Finch of Port Michigan while helping raise a telephone pole. Brighton Market Fair plans a three day baseball tournament October 13 14 15 with a 14000 purse. J Francis Campbell Will Warzburg and others secured Michigan state rights for Corbette Fitzsimmons fight pictures for 9500. Alfred Finch, a veteran, died fishing near Utsega after a heart ailment.

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Five Years in Ionia Prison Embezlement Case

Judge Vanes sentences Waite ex Comptroller of Port Huron to five years at Ionia prison for embezzlement. Waite admitted taking funds, returning home, surrendering after a $300 reward, and could have hidden $60,000. The report includes weather notes and local health notices amid scattered, questionable text.

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