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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1888
Page
3
Broad advertisement praising Electrio Bitters and Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and other ailments. Claims cure all liver and kidney problems, malaria, constipation, and skin issues. Includes testimonials, price 50 cents to $1, sample offers, and store details. Also promotes Ely's Cream Balm and various salves with guaranteed satisfaction.
Morrison R Waite chief justice of the United States died suddenly at 6:00 am Friday from pneumonia in Washington He read a decision earlier and planned to attend court before his death His death prompted adjournments by the Supreme Court Senate and House and official state notices expressing mourning and respect.
William Dorsheimer editor of The Star and former lieutenant governor of New York died of pneumonia at 9:23 p.m. Monday in the Pulaski House Savannah after leaving the youth. He was born in Lyons New York in 18__. A Republican in 1861 he later aligned with the Democrats. The story notes his significant political role and final illness.
Burlington switchmen are discharged after a Monday deadline. new yard-men are hired and trains dispatched. Officials say no strikers will be rehired and a full working force will be in place within 48 hours. Union leaders warn the strike may spread along the line. brakemen also prepare to strike.
New York March 44 Giuseppe Largo hard convict Wednesday of manslaughter in the first degree for killing John Bar roth on Oct 16 Test Friday sentence to twenty years in state prison. Longobardi fellow convict received twenty year full penalty. Barretts father, Officer John Barrett, threatened with a penknife in court after sentences, but was restrained as stir filled the room.
Word reached Kansas City of the near complete destruction of Niomescal in Kingman County by a tornado at 7:00 p m. Only three houses remain standing as two churches five stores and fifteen dwellings were wrecked. Deaths include Sia C J Williams and George B Hardesby and seventeen others injured with several in critical condition. Immediate relief efforts were organized with a party heading to Wichita for aid.
Governor Osleby Osleby Osleby proclamation Arbor Day to be observed April 13. Edwards urges teachers to dismiss schools part of day and hold proper exercises. Trees to be planted on public grounds. state houses will plant on Arthur Day.
Washington reports show Senate action postponing Blair's veteran aid bill, approving export inspections, and debating pensions for soldiers with lost limbs while House measures include public works oversight and eight hour labor enforcement. March 23 to 38 cover clarifications on treaties, arbitration, and Waite funeral funding.
The body of General Faoz, called a Venezuelan patriot, is removed from the Twelfth regiment armory to the East Twenty sixth Street for transfer to the United States Frigate Pensacola. The coffin will sail for Laguayra in about ten days, then be taken to Caracas for interment in the national pantheon.
Mixxearowis Minnesota March 27 Welch ailing but able to testify in the Welch-Vilas libel case Judge Hicks allowed the testimony noting Vilas accused Welch of using in a diary and taking $18000 from a surplus Vilas admitted the diary charges but asked for time to explain Welch consented but Vilas never produced the explanation and the matter continues in court
A dynamite factory two miles west of Hurtadale owned by Williams & Launder was wrecked by an explosion at one o clock. The blast destroyed Landers dwelling and other buildings within a quarter mile. Several workers were in the works and are believed perished. debris included flesh and bone with clothing and kitchenware. Nearby villages saw window shattering and chimneys toppled amid great alarm.
A jumble of early 20th century remedies praises Dr Sagan Catarrh Remedy and Miles Restorative Nervine for nerve issues hay fever and skin conditions. Claims relief after six weeks and trial bottles free at local drugstores. Also promotes Papillon Catarrh Cure and Grigg’s Glycerine Salve with testimonials from readers.
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