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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1886
Page
2
A jumble of political observations notes Cleveland's ego and a need for propriety, mentions pensions and office seekers, discusses Morrison tariff bill doubts, and cites newspaper reactions as a bright comet looms and voters urged to mobilize for township elections.
The Des Moines house of representatives adopted a ministry report favoring impeachment of Judge Hayes of Davenport for aiding opponents of the temperance law. The move reflects strong Iowa resolve to enforce prohibition and follows a national pattern of challenging judicial rulings on constitutional grounds. The vote was strict party lines and further developments are awaited.
A correspondent to the Grand Rapids Labor Union urges workers to demand justice while avoiding antagonism with capital, stressing moderation and informed action. The piece cites President Cleveland’s message on public records and outlines penalties for destroying court documents under the Revised Statutes, emphasizing lawful conduct and civic responsibility.
The piece argues the senate is right against civil service reform rhetoric while endorsing Jacksonian spoils logic. It notes Bay State Democratic Club in Boston celebrating Washington’s Birthday with champagne and speeches praising Cleveland, criticizing Republicans, and recalling historic monopolies in banks and railroads as cautions.
The speech highlights the influence of Standard Oil, Payne, Whitney, Conkling, Gorman, and Chicago Burlington figures on the presidency. It notes Cleveland’s prior work as a corporation lawyer and argues Democrats cannot rightly condemn the Republicans as pro corporate. The piece frames corporate ties as common knowledge shaping political power.
A collection of editorials and opinions from various papers discussing President Cleveland, civil service reform, party politics, and the state of the Democratic Party. The opinions oppose a shift toward English style appointments, warn of one man rule, and urge voter action to remove officeholders. Strong references to figures like Grover Cleveland and party editors are noted throughout.
The Pany For March showcases bright winning style with text praising Pansy and Margeret Sidney. It highlights history, travel, behavior, murals, and general arts through a popular period voice. Rathrop & Co. Boston Oss appear as publishers or sponsors.
The ad touts Ely's Cream Balm as an instant relief remedy for entarrh coldly ie the head and bay lever and Parker's Tonite as a tonic that restores vitality. It urges thorough treatment and asserts cures from the first dose, targeting weary sufferers over a period from March 12 to April 2.
An 19th century casual advertisement notes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures liver disorders and related ailments. It touts Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh with testimonials from J. H. Montgomery & Co. It also mentions Parker's Hair Balsam restoring hair and claims a baldness remedy. Additional notices reference rupture cures and a panphlet offer.
A reading by Geo. W. Oable, Miss Alice Longfellow card reception, Tennyson set to music by Stanford, and Victor Hugo sketch at Avery Gallery. Contemporaries discuss Patti, Miss Anderson, Craddock works, and Dalys Europe plans. Critiques cover Lakme by the American Opera Company, plus remarks on Sullivan, Delibes, and stage vitality.
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