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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1889
Page
2
News from foreign shores reports the Indiana coal operators refusing to arbitrate with miners over wage scales. The stalemate promises continued production cuts as 7 to 9 cent reductions per ton threaten the industry’s historic output. Oklahoma settlement plans and territorial unrest are noted amid broader labor and public safety updates.
The President appointed George D. Reviolis of Alasouet to be United Attorney for the Eastern District of Sta. Bourl, Egbert Kimball of Miggourt as United Attorney for the Western District, Missouri, Michard Farr of Virginia as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Joseph P. Wilson of Idaho Territory as United States Marshal for Idaho Territory, and others including collectors, coroners, and agents across multiple states and territories. The schedule also notes appointments of Ann Mathews of Illinois as First Comptroller of the Treasury and Frank C. Loveland as Pension Agent in New York City, among additional postings and resignations.
The text describes an immigration and court case involving Chang Ding and Feott Act questions, with a California district court ruling upheld by the Supreme Court on appeal. It also details a mining disaster near Middletown, Pennsylvania, where ten miners died after a collapse. Names of victims and workers are listed, and the article touches on weather forecasts and agricultural notes.
A chaotic report notes a Chicago donor pledging 25,000 for Beloit College, with other gifts and endowments discussed amid storms, fires, and fatalities across New York, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The piece mentions a Cleveland partner, a vanished fund, worm infestations alarming Kansas farmers, and a tragic death of Mrs. Fox in Kyrmeuse, plus assorted incidents and obituaries.
A stormy voyage ends with a portside fire on a cotton steamer, passengers searched, decks crowded, and steaming bales dumped overboard to quell the blaze. Exhumation of Sydney Bolton’s body in Deptford reveals infection amid an insurance scandal involving Mrs Winter and forged claims. In Chicago, Cook County asylum reports overcrowding vermin and staff shortages amid investigation into abuse.
Chicago clubs open East campaign after four games with Pittsburgh, winning three while critics note pitching weakness and fielding issues. New York Boston race for top spot tightens as players face scrutiny and lineup shuffles amid spring tests.
The obituary recalls General William Selby Harney a prominent 19th century U S Army officer born in Tennessee who served in the War of 1812 and the Black Hawk War He led troops to quell uprisings in Missouri and Illinois and held posts from the Texas frontier to the Department of the West He was promoted to Major General in 1883 retired with a large fortune and controversially married his housekeeper provoking family opposition
The Quadrenniel Report for the United Brethren Church notes a rise in membership and gives financial figures. The world quadrennial gathering in York City featured Bishop Weaver addressing increases in tas past quadriennial membership and funds.
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