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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1911
Page
4
Postal notice states subscriptions must be paid in advance due to post office policy. It warns subscribers to update payments and explains rates for one year, urging renewals to avoid service interruption.
A lengthy critique of the so called tramp issue argues 60 percent of stample men are American born 16 percent under 21 and only 1 percent professional beggars. James O Neil of Chicago contends the hobo stems from crowded tenements high rents and low taxes. He claims capitalists deem the tramp indispensable and opposes extermination or harsh laws. He notes tramp labor fuels fruit harvests oyster and lumber work and rail construction while warning against punitive measures and absurd remedial proposals.
The Reno divorce scene is mocked as the “great Reno convenience” with claims the city resists revolvers in saloons and embraces a virtuous image. The court denies a divorce to a claimant accusing moral lapses while locals tout Reno's dignity and customers’ conduct in public rooms and theaters.
A Des Moines News editorial quotes a farmer arguing for practical farm funding and labor returns. He cites two conditions for policy support: adequate returns on investment and improving living conditions to attract youth and women. The piece reflects old rural political concerns.
reports from Michigan detail multiple incidents including Mrs Anes Jones charged after alleged theft related actions and her son-in-law acting as security. In Ionia, Mrs Caleb Stevens survived laudanum ingestion and was saved by a physician. Exton Rapids notes several farm sales above 19 000 dollars. Caldwater sees murder arraignment of Mrs Richard Herst. Holland covers a marriage license being issued then contested by the bride’s father. Jackson region reports a missing man after a hunting trip gone awry.
The U and I Bridge club meets Friday with Mrs. Bentley. Francisco hosts dinner for Mr. and Mrs. G. Pullman and Weyne Rapp. A new five hundred club gathers tomorrow with Mrs. Moses. Mrs. Johnston to host a 24-person picnic Friday at East State St. Miss Church hosts guests from last summer at an informal party. Harry Steve to stage a dancing event at Arbeiter hall with F A Leydar orchestra. Booked prices 35 cents. Mr. and Mrs. Furner host South Bedford Library club for Michigan night with papers, recitations and music. The Ladies Aid society of tha
A record of social activities includes Kru E.G. Mrewer hosting a ladies gathering for a charity bazar with a supper. Mrs. Henry Day Fork reading a paper. Mrs. Z. S. Catlin summarizing a Grand Rapids convention. A marriage at the couple's home in Barnesville Ohio was solemnized by Rev. Hartley, with many relatives present. A series of Figer parties, dances, and a Royal Neighbors gathering with Modern Woodmen entertainment are described, plus a quilt prize and a cake ring surprise.
The article lists numerous Marshall area relatives and visitors including Mrs. re Ray Botwell’s funeral attendance Thursday in Marshall. It also notes visits by Mrs. Henry Walkinshaw to Kittie Walkinshaw in Battle Creek and others visiting friends in Wattie Creek.
Estate of Susan B A Brean and Lena M Lanery show probate actions with administrators appointed. Loomis Doder estate undergoes will probate. Court records note probate processes, appointments, and estates pending administration.
Oscar Koski and his brother John left a Ontonagon dance after midnight to walk seven miles to Green Ontonagon County. Oscar, 21, collapsed after four miles and died. John, exhausted, slept and did not recover. Temperature reportedly fell about 50 degrees in half an hour near Trout Creek.
If your Evening Statesman is not delivered regularly report it by mail or phone to Statesman Co. Include phone number 55 and preferred contact method.
Fragmented notice details a motorcycle contest schedule with references to vote counts and a line about a cabaret event. The readable parts imply a public notice of an election or contest timing and participant names, though specifics are unclear.
The report notes a Nebraska man states he will not run again for president while attending a banquet at the LaSalle. U S Senator Kernang travels to St Louis and discusses politics and the likelihood of further sessions of Congress. A Chicago dispatch cites William Jennings Bryan predicting no landslide yet as the race remains unsettled with gains and uncertainties.
Chicago detectives obtained affidavits from witnesses in the John B. Quinn murder case. The material aims to secure a court order to exhume the body of John Meonald ATE Quinn’s former husband, with Dr Gomay and Coroner bart to be subpoenaed. A Jackson, Mississippi telegram notes testimony suggesting poison evidence against Richonala.
New York report says the street cleaning department strike fizzled out as Commissioner Edwards borrows many strike-breakers. Civil service craftswomen and men aid the department, with progress in Brooklyn and full headway in Manhattan and the Bronx. Police, backed by magistrates, have suppressed disorder as brick throwers vanish from streets. Threats of a general strike by teamsters did not materialize.
Nov ii Vienna report: Henry Sienkiewicz, author of Quo Vadis, was shot by a fellow hunter during a pheasant shoot near Lemberg. He escaped with injuries to the forehead and face and is hospitalized in Watasaw.
In Sapaloa on November 16 two women fought a duel on the principal street, Lily Marshall and Mie faurs Smith. The report notes a violent clash ending with both sides claiming a outcome, with unclear details and damaged wording throughout the account.
A station listing shows 3 head horses and mixed cattle including several milk cows aged 10 to 14 years and near calving, 2 Holsteins, one Jersey, and a brindle cow. Also listed are 2 yearling steers, 1 Holstein bull calf, 60 hogs, 30 tons of May hay, and various farming implements and saddlery.
Neewton township residents report outbuildings blown down in a storm with damage and repair planned for Tuesday. Local updates mention Ray Talmadge, Henry Randt, and Mrs Randt. Mrs Edith Hoffman to read. Gertha Wooden orchestra to perform at the swing dance November 22 with 15 cents admission for adults and 5 cents for children.
Fragmentary item notes Chas Cushman ill with unspecified illness and on sick list. Mentions visits by Hattie Wagner and Bre Cushman. References to Tuesday events, Marie Cushman visiting Lettie Welte and Harry Fetter. Mentions Frank Smith and a ferry sighting.
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