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Newspaper

Marshall Statesman

Location

Marshall, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1887

Page

6

Ship Scholten collision kills many in Dover wreck

London reports the Netherlands line steamer Scholten sank after colliding with Rosemary ten miles off Dover. Of 210 aboard, 68 were saved, 109 dead or missing. Passengers rushed on deck in night clothes as the ship sank within twenty minutes. Edre rescued survivors, and officials described harrowing scenes, with many bodies recovered in cold, foggy seas.

London Netherlands Line W. A. Scholten Rotterdam New York Dover Rosemary Cholten Humber Edre Hosemary Ramegete Scholten Veesa Thasan Delta Clen Edre Aa Dovar Rue St Gitlen Brus Bath Solomon Goldschmidt Burtsig Wasbuch Arden Lebenaten Hermann Blanton Street John Boehner Sandusky Henri Blanc Ohio Friedmann Kowas Mra Lobaostein Peter Stall. Derg Hak

Burdette on Newspapers at National Congress

Robert A. Burdette opened the discussion on the function and influence of modern newspapers at the National Congress. He argued newspapers publish news suitable for families while merchants should avoid selling unfit goods, and that the press, guided by principles, leans toward right. Dr Lasher of Chicago supported that newspapers reflect public standards and their influence is beneficial.

Paptict National Congress TepraWporta Indy Béntiey Bai ‘Ational Weditemtay No May Lasher Chicago Burdette

No Successor to Dr McCosth Yet

Newark New Jersey November 18 Samuel P Pennington chairman of the special committee to select a successor to Dr McCosh as president of Princeton College stated Thursday morning that the Rev F L Patton of Montclair had been selected this was untrue No meeting had been held no one chosen and none will be for some time to come Dr James McCosh Drummond favored by portion of alumni

McCosth Newark N. J Samuel P. Pennington McCosh Princeton College F. L. Patton Montclair James M'Cose Drummond

Amicable settlement ends baseball labor dispute

The National Base Ball League and the Brotherhood of Players reach a twenty section contract. Key changes include a euphemism for drunkenness, full pay for injured players, valued uniforms, and protection against salary cuts if a club disbands. Manager Wright of Philadelphia calls the agreement a working together for mutual interests.

National Base Ball League The Brotherhood New York National League Brotherhood of Base Ball Players Wright Philadelphia

Standard Oil Purchases Greenwich Point Refinery Sale Revealed

News notes report Standard Oil acquired the Weavers oil refinery at Greenwich Point for about $900,000. Senator Emery, a former opponent of Standard, acknowledged the victory, saying the Standard is too strong for them. Also from Pittsburgh, Frank M. Higgins, aged 53, managing editor of The Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette, died after pneumonia, ending years with the Pittsburgh press.

Standard Oil Parnapeepara Logan Emery Weavers Oil Greenwich Pittsburg Primevna Frank M. Higgins

Fires and other accidents summary in Gloucester and beyond

A year review of Gloucester fisheries shows a decline in vessels and 127 seafarers, leaving 60 widows and fatherless children. Nearby incidents include a freight train wreck in Paducah with engineer and brakeman killed, a saw-mill boiler explosion in Prescott injuring six, a Gulf Colorado railroad collision at Alvin junction killing two, a Cleveland railroad wreck near Reubenville injuring the crew, and a Newark Wire Cloth works incident with rising losses. also a family tragedy near Maxon Ind with three children left bereaved.

Gloucester Paducah Prescott Gulf, Colorado & Sante Fa Alvin Junction Tex Cleveland @ Ricatars Reubevils Ohio York A & Horns Aida Susenoan Newark Wire Cloth Works Teety Lockwood Ils Maxion Ind Boure

Grevy Must Step Down After Crisis Declared Remedial Unavailable

Nov. 23. M. Befason conferred with President Grevy and said the presidency crisis appeared without remedy. Brisson said explaining would be painful. Brisson noted Grevy’s Sunday remark that no one but the president can demand resignation. The president alone may raise the issue.

Brisson M. Grevy Mr. Brisson

Foreign Miscellany and World Notices Beating News

Reports from Nov 23 items cover Prince Bismarck meeting the czar with cordial exchange over Bulgaria and Russian interests, a papal address push by 1.4 million signed by 1.4 million men and 86,000 women, a wrecked ship near London with a rescue and intent to blow the hull, an Imperial yacht collision off Fian coast rescuing all but one drowned boy, and Lord Tennyson thanking Walt Whitman for a photograph while hoping for his continued flourishing.

Prince Bismarck Germany Bulgaria Rustia Bismarck Prince Bis I Russia St Petersburg Anu Addres Prats Catholic Assembly Italy Vienna Tennyson Whitman London Lord Tennyson Walt Whitman

Arensdorf Fires The Shot Mystery Trial Opened

Crowded Iowa court hears Mrs Josephson recount sights from the alleged Bomicida case. Russian milk delivery couple from the city witness disrupted by the night’s events as she hides near Fourth Street corner to observe movements.

Bionx Cruz Iowa Mra Josephson Fourth Ing

Women Temperance Workers Meeting in Massville Tenn

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union opened in Watkins hall Nov 14 with by laws added to the constitution. Dues dispute over ten cents yearly faced state delegates. banners awarded for membership increases across states. Frances E Willard reelected president Nov 18 amid enthusiastic cheering and a ceremonial introduction.

Massville Nannville Tenn Woman's Christian Temperance Union Watkins Hall National Woman’s Christian Union National Esther Pugh Leavitt Washington Pennsylvania Caroline B. Buell Matilda B Carns Minois United States Massachusetts Delaware Maryland New Mexico Minnesota Wisconsin Tennesdea New York Anna Gordon Nacaville Frances E. Willard

Prohibitionists Open State Convention in Minneapolis

The Minnesota Prohibitionists opened their state convention with Noah Lathrop as chairman and C N Woodward as secretary. C N Hobart was elected first vice president. A resolution urged translating Prohibition materials for foreign languages, notably Scandinavian tongues, and a report warned liquor evils threaten government foundations.

Minnearouis Minn Prohibitionists Noah Lathrop C. N. Woodward C. N. Hobart Committee On

Professional Bank Wrecker Operates Across States

A notorious bank wrecker named Danford is accused of buying banks with bogus securities, loading funds, then fleeing. He reportedly wrecked banks from Ohio to the Pacific coast and from North to South, disgorging large sums in Caldwell Kansas and other towns. His purported scams include cash subscriptions for projects followed by sudden disappearances.

Detroit Mich Danford Ohio Pacific Coast Dakota Alabama Caldwell Kan Ostage City Kaw Casey Angus Iowa Portland Frederick D. T Dadeville Ala Winchester Teno Smith's Grove Greenville Charleston Webster and Murphy N. C Elberton Hein

Fire at Hecla mine threatens immense loss in Calumet

November 24 Hecla mine fire spreads through levels seven to 15 from No 1 to No 2 shaft endangering Hecla main engine. Gas injections down shafts 1 and 2 amid costly firefighting. Worker nearly suffocated by gas. one wagon damaged in crash near Alton.

Tims Wna Isaprming Mich Calumet Hecla Miuve Hecla Nol William Buckston

Fragmentary crime record from Farraigh harbor scene

The damaged OCR text records a crime note involving a vesselman named Milly and a Brasilian person, with chaotic phrases about entrance, pace, and anarchist mentions. Details are garbled and unclear, but it references a ship area and a suspect list.

Ely's Dream Balm Declared Superior Nasal Remedy

Medical opinion condemns irritating nasal treatments and endorses Ely's Dream Balm as radical, permanent relief for chronic catarrh. Boston Post praises its efficacy and compares it favorably to other products, noting widespread testimonial support from sufferers.

Perros Ely

Papillon Skin Care praised by Mrs Nourse

A merchant's opinion from Mrs B F Nourse, western agent for Royal Baking Powder Co, says Papillon Skin Care delivered rapid results after years of therapy. She notes no medical description suffices to explain the benefits seen after a few applications, and mentions large bottles priced at $1 at all druggists.

B. F. Nourse General Western Royal Baking Powder Co Aor

Gray Day Poem by Jennie Maxwell Paina

A Brooklyn Eagle poem by Jennie Maxwell Paina portrays a gray day and dim emotions in restrained, somber imagery. The speaker notes dull eyes and muted hope, with no light or shadow to lift mood, expressing a restrained, sorrowful tone.

Jennie Maxwell Paina Brooklyn Eagle

Dinner of Potatoes Oat Cake and Mountain Goat Chase

In a hut an Irish owner offers potatoes and oat bread while his wife milks a goat. A wild chase ensues as the goat loops around the house with John in pursuit, ending with a comical capture and a simple, hearty meal of oat cake, milk, and potatoes.

John Chicago J. Armoy Kuos Boston

Ayer's Hair Vigor Praised In Testimonies Of Hair Growth

Readers report new hair growth and reduced baldness after using Ayer's Hair Vigor. Testimonials from individuals in Massachusetts Wisconsin Minnesota describe restored scalp health, improved hair strength, color, and reduced dandruff from long-term thinning and breakage.

Ayer Cimson Fb Chapel Peabody Masa Aver Hatumoud Stillwater Minn Yyroth Heantr Mia Fuss Milwaukee Wis

Ayer’s Hair Vigor and Pills Promoted in Ad Text

The advertisement promotes Ayer’s Hair Vigor sold by druggists and perfumers, and praises Ayer’s Cathartic Pills for sick headaches, nervous complaints, constipation, and liver disorders. It includes a testimonial from William L. Page of Richmond asserting relief from pain after one dose.

Ayer William L. Page Richmond

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