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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1900
Page
2
A long discussion on diet argues that individuals must tailor eating to digestion. It touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, popular remedy aiding digestion, increasing gastric juice flow, and improving appetite, with claims of broad availability in the US, Canada, and Britain.
The Rev H Thomas of OC was nominated for lieutenant governor at the state Christian convention in Rock Island. A Chicago man born into slavery in Alabama in 1849, he ran away as a boy. The piece notes harsh treatment of enslaved people and mentions a non permanent remedy for a condition, with references to paints and cures.
The Kalamazoo Ministers Association votes to condemn the wholesale marrying business in St Joseph, urging a five day state residency for licensees and seeking legislative change. Detroit conference to consider, with a St Joseph pastor’s $8000 annual receipts noted as context.
The Initial Tos Pad Co plant in Three Rivers Michigan was wiped out by a Tuesday night fire. The buggies and tops maker’s machinery and stock were destroyed and more than 80 workers were left unemployed. Loss is estimated at no less than 35000 with unknown insurance coverage. The fire's cause is undetermined and officials expect rebuilding to begin soon.
Peter Gully family in Dearborn Michigan heard noises at supper time on October 21. A burglar barred entry by smashing a lamp and leaping from a window, escaping with a gold watch and jewelry valued about 100 dollars.
Michigan inventors receiving patents include Lewis Aspinwall Jackson for a potato digger Louis Buchfiel Grand Rapids lacing hook and fastener Julius Conn Lansing fastening device Byron Cox Ewart Cornplanter John Duffy Grand Rapids sash pulley Glyndon Freer Jackson posthole digger Clarence Hamilton Plymouth Tsing gun barrels Franklin Holder Lansing toys William Huelster Grand Rapid file box Jas Leaver Bay Mills pulp material devices Henry Muntz Palmyra metallic flag Charles Murray Wyandotte double seated valve William Oswald Kalamazoo tunning attachment William Strong Detroit metal bending machine William Taylor Detroit seat controlled valve operating mechanism for water closets Daniel Tower Grand Rapids picture adjuster.
Harry A. Tennant, a private in Co. B, 20th United States volunteers, arrives in Adrian from the Philippines. He has been in US hospitals since July 1 and weighs 88 pounds after weighing 145 on departure. He hopes to regain health at home and questions US aims in the Philippines.
Michigan pensioners staged a protest Tuesday in Washington, drawing attention to pension reforms and policy tensions. Officials and demonstrators clashed over funding, while organizers called for urgent Congressional action and state commitments.
Firemen dig through the northwest corner of the Tarrant building at War réwond Greenwich streets finding a mass of clothing and three bodies. By Tuesday night a woman's foot and top of a skull are recovered, with more remains and a brown canvas coat unearthed later. Dr. Comer of the health department says all remains likely belong to the same person as earlier finds. The revised death toll lists 32 missing.
A lion tamer entering a cage with three lions at the Paris hippodrome was badly mauled when his foot slipped and a lion leapt at him tearing arms and face. He kept the beast at bay with a whip until rescue. the cage door remained open for about a minute during the melee.
Lansing Oct 31 Atty Gen Oren holds Saginaw charter mirrors Port Huron for review of assessments and advises the city assessor to use state tax commission figures The Supreme Court Port Huron ruling governs Saginaw with about a 3 000 000 aggregate increase in assessments by the state commission
London reports grave signs in the Yang Tse area as Empress dowager dispatches agents to mobilize armed forces to suppress converts and expel foreigners. Yu Chuan named military governor of Yang Tse district amid growing anti foreign sentiment. Hong Kong correspondent notes Kwantung rebels strain supply of arms and ammunition.
Port Huron Michigan October 31 J L Henderson arrested in Detroit by Lieut Downey on embezzlement charges bound over to the circuit court for trial Henderson once operated a Wheeler stock exchange telegraph office and allegedly collected 320 dollars from a customer and shipped it out with it
William A. Lasker a prominent Plainwell Midh village merchant died Tuesday from throat inflammation after a hard piece of dried beef cut his throat weeks earlier. The accident in this village led to his death from complications of the injury.
Amanda Elmer was appointed postmistress Tuesday at Presque Isle, Michigan, succeeding C. C. Smith. E. P. Bytes, editor of the Hesperia Caion, has bought the Welkerville News and will run offices in North Walkerville and Hesperia under his Vision.
The article cites rumors of a London Moscow Paris accord affecting Berlin Pekin relations. It notes Emperor William and Count von Bülow negotiating with Hohenzohle for a pact, and hints at Nicholas’s distrust of Bülow. It mentions Bishop Anzer’s Pekin arrival and Steyl fathers joining German troops as interpreters. Disturbances in Shang Tung reportedly quelled with Shang Tsiang railroad work to resume. The National Zeitung denies Conger issuing independent orders.
London reports say Boer activity has surged with possible reinforcements, while Cape Town cites disbanding issues with volunteers. Prince Christian Victor’s death follows Entterle fever complications after a cricket match. Brabant asks for Cape irregulars to enlist as refugee returns remain unlikely. Churchill delivers first St James Hall lecture with praise for Boers marksmen.
Reading, Pa. October 31 The body of Mrs. Chas A Keffer was found on a public road. Tuesday the body of her husband, 28, was found in a coal chute after eluding police. He killed himself early Tuesday leaving a farewell letter to his mother. He claims his wife drove him to crime claiming a very unhappy marriage.
In Bridgeport Illinois on October 31 Samuel Buchanan a Republican killed James Pier a Democrat after a heated political argument at Pifer's saddlery. The men met in Pifer's place of business and the quarrel escalated ending in violence.
A damaged excerpt discusses students described as largely grown men and women and references edited books aimed at guiding young minds, though the text is garbled and unclear about specifics.
The death of the late Duke of Wellington left three Princesses of Wellington and recalled there being three Duchesses of Marlborough in earlier times. A duchess keeps her title after marriage. only remarriage ends it. Disease stats show kidney troubles cause high mortality and Kellogg's Columbian Oil is advertised for kidney and rheumatic relief.
The ways and means committees of New York City urge appropriating 60000 to enable the state to acquire the James Hall scientific collection and library. The collection reflects Prof James Hall’s seventy years of scientific work and is described as one of the world's most remarkable paleontological holdings.
Brainmen G H Hansan of Lima Ohio receives a testimonial from Engineer L B and W R referring to Foley's Kidney Care. Swartwout Swartwouts report relief from backache after one bottle and recommend it to friends, especially train men.
Four hundred elk teeth sold in Spokane, Washington for 1000 dollars reflecting Elks demand and scarcity. Historical price contrast notes a Montana man paid 80 dollars for an 800 tooth headdress fourteen years ago and a similar head-dress with 280 teeth sold for 200 dollars last year. The notice also cites a testimonial on Foley's Kidney Cure from Swartwout Swartwout of Frostburg Maryland.
A free kindergarten program will air across Russia, coordinated by Mie Klokos of Saint Petersburg, who opened Russia’s first kindergarten twenty five years ago. The initiative aims to expand access to free preschool education nationwide.
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