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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
2
W M Shain shot Mrs Hattie Lee at her supper table and killed himself after the act. Mrs Lee had left her husband two years earlier to be with Shain, who pursued her despite her return to relatives near Clarion. A posse surrounded Shain as he hid in Rayne Falls before he shot himself, ending the pursuit.
John Ellison, 20, was convicted of murdering his father Leroy Ellison last spring in Grand Rapids. The trial centered on insanity and inherited hatred from his mother Goldie, but the jury rejected the defense and found him guilty of first degree murder.
New York Oct 9 Gov Hazen Pingree of Michigan arrived in Brooklyn aboard the Venezuela after a tour through Venezuela. He joked about newspapers and noted sights like Curacao La Guayra and Cararas. He met President-elect Andrade and enjoyed a dinner, commending American life and coffee customs while praising Michigan and the United States.
A postmaster was killed in his office at noon Thursday in Agptny Hareb county. The motive appears theft related and the accused, 22, recently married, is Charles Wise of Athy on suspicion after he helped the crew. The victim was Paul, aged 60, once unmarried.
The article reports a wheat crop yield of about 007 bushels per acre, averaging 146 bushels per acre for Michigan. It notes figures come from the secretary of evite and reflect Hibestiee Praia bia results with projections for potential gains if conditions hold.
The report describes heavy rains easing a long drought, aiding wheat fields in Sturgis and nearby areas. Farmers notice delayed sowing, with much of the crop still unsown while downpours brought thousands in potential gains. Local figures discuss festival receipts and social notices amid weather.
An article describes a proposed railroad for Michigan, noting a stretch through timbered districts and a line segment from Marker Creek to Walhisha. The project is set to operate under a company name with distant stations and stations planned along a marked corridor, including Cedar Creek and Mis. Weather conditions are mentioned as a factor for the start date in October.
A baffling sequence of events ends with a fatal heart blow during a chaotic incident. Martin, about 40, collapsed after a backhand blow, and the crowd faced a deadly outcome as the assailant fled. Police and emergency services rushed to the scene. the victim died.
Reported notes from multiple towns detail diphtheria closures in Tessemer, coal and freight developments on regional rail lines, and local incidents. Michigan copper fields sale, port customs, and a fatal powder mine blast at Wakefield. Marquette logging deal worth $100,000. Michipicoten undoubted ore find near Wawa. county seat election talks in Sturgis. multiple river and rail troubles cited.
Flint Michigan woman, a lessee of the Dayton House, sought a divorce from her husband who had publicly threatened to kill her. He shot her twice as she fell then shot himself in an adjoining room. The incident follows a history of threats as a man known to the community. In Lansing officials discuss an extra legislative session likely tied to railroad supervision after a court decision. In Sturgis a special election was held to decide bonds for 50,000 dollars to support county facilities and street improvements.
Fragmentary Detroit Free Press clipping with garbled text and scattered names. Mentions Detroit and Germany with disrupted phrases about deaths and commentary. Unable to extract a clear event or person due to damaged OCR.
An early 20th century ad touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as the safest and surest remedy for piles including bleeding and protruding forms. It cites a Pittsburgh testimonial, promotes the product as superior to salves and surgery, and offers details on where to buy, pricing, and pamphlets describing piles and their treatment.
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