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Marshall Statesman in Marshall, Michigan

25 Jun 1851

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Marshall Statesman

Location

Marshall, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1851

Page

2

Witnesses detail railroad spy plots and culvert fires

Testimony recounts meetings among Fitch Filley Corwin Prices Williams and others discussing attacking trains, burning culverts, and covering tracks near Michigan Centre. Witnesses describe conversations, alleged plans to blow cars, and accusations of spying on railroad operations with multiple named individuals and locations.

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Willie Lester Han van Armé Lise Jackaon Flich Filleys Fillay H.R Fitch Jackson Spaulding Snow Filley Mundy John H. Dexter van Arman Juckeon Ohio Michigan Centre Barrett Filey Corwin Williams Roy Rae J. ‘Tyrrell Julke Vieré Fitch's Pilley Tig Company Filsley Comebody Cary Filley Prices Wolmes Williams Holmes Amon van Valin Dr. Parmlonm Tia Frigk Knox Marshall Geo. Knox Faorulam Jim Marshall Shout Amos von Volf Il.svag Isaac Smith Pyrrell Woodstock Lenawee Erdischcs Mong Hile Bridge Jack Miner Laycock SW. Wells Fitc Moulton Fitey Wells Laycock Milter Lavious Fidleyard Miller Leonity Sharman Hind Witer Lel Pitch Pittey Prica Boy's Ravett N. Credit Ohers Suma Piteh Stone Wescott Loycock Hiram Dexter van Arma Foray Piffes Tlie Kn ‘Filles Pitell Filley's Tyrrell Dixon Price Tonsa Caswell and Wescott Joseph J. Button Michigan Abel P. Fitch Risley Woliver Nevet Jackson Duckfeon Grose Lake Ned Poe
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Fragmented railroad plot and threats surface in testimony

In a murky testimony, threats about a railroad scheme surface. A man boasts plans to seize funds, claiming $10,000 vanished in a minute while remarks imply a broader plot with fear and accusations among locals. The dialogue reveals distrust and ominous predictions tied to the railroad and its financiers.

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Postage law debate boosts local papers and subscriptions

On the first day of the new month the cheap postage law takes effect. The piece urges Whig readers to subscribe, arguing prepaid rates and county news would be affordable and valuable. It notes weekly papers will circulate within fifty miles with reduced postage, hoping subscribers double through summer and fall.

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Price Mighigan Centra-Av Leoni Michigan Centre Entra Corwin Ingham Lst PB. M Liaw Corwin O. D. Williams Jack Freeland Aeard O. D. Williams Phin Farrand Spaulding Wood William Wao Jacson Plore Williams Kirkendall Hodges Gao Hailon Oathes Dea Beer Prune (Inc. i Guy Bath Homs
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Countywide Fourth of July Preparations Across Towns

Patriotically styled notice reports plans for a countywide celebration with Orations by Prof S108 in Homer Prof E W Merrill and J. Fy Av Shearahi of Morelsall to speak in Homer Balle Creek and Rice Creek also hosting events including free dinners Researchers note preparations by residents of Leroy and neighboring communities expect large crowds Local readers are asked to await further news after legislative coverage concludes.

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Hanve Ty -Allon Shearaiah Morelsall D. Darwin Hughes Balle Creek Benjani F. Graves Rice Creek B. P Ladson Ar Leroy Detroit
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Medicinal Patent In Private Letter From 1845

Fragmentary note from 1845 discusses a dyspepsia sufferer advised by a bank president to use a certain mineral bitter. The writer claims long illness and financial ruin, describes travel and inability to work, and hints at recovered strength after treatment, though much text is garbled and uncertain.

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Geo Bi Graves, Esq Windsoe
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Devastating City Fire Destruction and Aftermath

Eyewitness account details rapid rise of flames through Union Hotel and surrounding brick buildings, with thousands of vessels threatened in the bay. It describes heroic yet futile efforts of firemen, loss of Parker House Empire and vast property damage, and questions about rebuilding amid universal consternation.

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Union Hotel San Pramieiaco Orleane Sacramento Keatney St Commercial California Roma Onginatanea Wells Hick Banking House Walter Os Ike Montgomery Street Parker House Empire Thohole City Kearney St Pacific Battery St Shire Gouda
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Fire scars and social unrest in a burning city

An account describes devastating fire damage to ships and streets, claims on property loss, and rising security measures including reintroduced chains and punitive acts. It notes civic anger, possible incendiary origins tied to penal colonies, and a later stroll with local figures observing Judge Ketchwin and Mission Dolores.

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Anc Ena Iad Mazse Mr. Savery Vic Meeste Batterly Mission Dolores Judge Ketchwin Ib Hag Heri Marshall Iukor
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