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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1897
Page
2
A jumble of names, departments, and assignments outlines shifts in faculty roles, with professors moved, appointments altered, and new delegates added. Mixed references to committees, orders, and regional ties hint at governance and policy actions affecting the state education landscape.
A gale toppled the Summer Hotel at Charievais near Lindsay Michigan, killing Pierce Kendal and try Hamilton and injuring many others as a 440 foot wall collapsed. Rescue crews freed dozens, with victims from Grand Rapids and Traverse City among the deceased and injured. The Coast of wreckage and the damaged electric line contractor were noted as the crowd watched in shock.
A dramatic blaze destroys a residence injuring a mother and child. Witnesses describe frantic efforts to escape as flames engulf three rooms and kerosene accelerants are suspected. Authorities investigate causes and the aftermath unfolds with survivors aided by local officials.
A blaze in Charlotte caused extensive damage to three large structures near Pearce and the Central chief area. Walls collapsed, valuables estimated at $12,000 were lost with little insurance. Firefighters saved contents including 4,000 pounds of peppers and hay. Chicago investor Charles Cox offered $300,000 for a Potta wato mule claim amid ongoing chaos.
Partial oblique report details Perners across Menominee and Chicago involved in shingles stock, price rises, and market expansion. Mentions Copper Mine sale in Houghton and Mile Hill property transfer to Cameron Currie Co for New York financiers, with notes on prospective copper prosperity and regional railroad bids.
A fragmented OCR item references Michigan University opening days, local officials and a judge case. Burglary tools case fields a ten year hard labor sentence for L George Drapes. Stephens Exploring finds rich iron ore near Vuicua with millions in value. Oncoran reports a separate note about Ledoha Bristow.
A garbled dispatch reports rising hog cholera in Tonía and a harvest surplus in Ossege county potato crops. It notes Thomas Sendilen appointed register at Marropaetio, Michigan judge to hold an autumn meeting, and Adrian College reopening with record enrollment. A monument to ex Gov Blair is delayed until spring. Unclear passages reference timber sales in Arkansas, winter road aid efforts, and various state officials, with missing/contextual details.
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