Giant Republican Rally in Marshall Draws Countless Attendees
A massive Wednesday night Republican demonstration in Marshall drew crowds from Calhoun County, with six Battle Creek coaches and Albion trains filling the streets. Gen Lew Wallace spoke at the Opera House condemning Bryan, praising McKinley, and urging protectionist tariffs and sound money. The event highlighted the era’s sharp policy divides on currency, free trade, and governance among locals from Albion, Battle Creek, Homer, and surrounding towns.
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Calhoun County
Battle Creek
Albion
Homer
Qaarel
Fest Metta
Lew Wallace
Ben Hur
Tlie
Col. E. M. Irish
Kaluuaxzuo
Arsek
HE. Winsor
Opera House
Kaural Wallace
Bryan
United States
Chicago
Supreme Court
Kryan
England
Germany
France
Duties of Probate Judge, Judge Douglass Reflects
Judge Douglass of Detroit, former Michigan Supreme Court judge, writes a letter praising Judge Ingersoll and arguing for his re election as probate judge. He cites Ingersoll's handling of hard questions, crises, and independence, and compares him to Wayne County’s long serving probate judge.
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Douglass
Detroit
Supreme Court of Michigan
Ingersoll
Perrin-Sibley
Horace J. Perrin
Ingarsoll
Wayne County
Yintiea
Tony
Endorsement for George Ingersoll as Calhoun probate judge
The Homer Index of August 5, 1896 lauds incumbent George Ingersoll for re nomination as probate judge in Calhoun county. It argues the office requires integrity, protects widows and orphans, and should be retained by deserving officials rather than traded for money. The piece praises his capability and efficiency.
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George Ingersoll
Calhoun County
Ingersoll
Battle Creek
Campaign talk and fake telegrams stir Michigan coverage
A chaotic political column notes Bryan supporters and opponents in Michigan. It debunks a fake pope telegram linked to Archibishop Ireland, cites a Texas speaker on astrology in politics, and describes local crowds and reactions to Bryan's campaign stop at Michigan Central station. It lists names like Williams of Ionia and Brett of Texas as part of the event narratives.
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Maryhall
N. Y
Rome
Ireland
Cardinal Gibbons
Vatican
Bryan
Michigan Central Station
Brett
Texas
Cleveland
Jefferson
Tackson
Tilden
Williams
Ionia
The Final Charge Speakers in Calhoun County
Hon Jos L Cox headlines a string of meetings across Calhoun County next week. Partéllo and Clarence venues host evening talks from Monday Oct 26 through Friday Oct 30, with dates in Ceresco Athens Burlington Pine Grove and other towns. Local venues include Marengo Townhouse Lockwood School House and multiple neighborhood schools as listed.
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Jos. L. Cox
Partéllo
Hammonis
Clarence
Ceresco
Athens
W. BR
Wooden
Marengo Townhouse
Burlington
Pine Greek
L. B. Tompkins
Lockwood
Marshall Township
Lee
Snyder
Estabrook
Burrows Sees Strong GOP Victory For Michigan
Grano Mich October 20 Sanna tor Burrows predicted a Republican landslide in Michigan saying the state will go for the GOP by about 50 000 with Kalamazoo county also tipping Republican by 1 000 He said silver controversy won t alter the overall result and noted no trouble from crowds despite spirited speeches and occasional potato throwing by opponents
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Michigan
Qgrano Ramps
Mich
Sannator Burrows
Burrows
Kalamazoo County
Silver
Prices From The Old Days Show The Dollar’s Cost
The Statesman recalls 1861 1865 invoices from Marshall and Townshap listing sugar brown sugar factory cloth and sheeting costs. It notes the dollar of our daddies was a costly luxury and compares past prices to present value.
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Marshall
Marshal
Jas
the Statesman
Hood's Sarsaparilla Dominates The Market
The article argues medicines rise and fall, but Hood's Sarsaparilla maintains top sales and proven merit. It claims Hood's parilla stands firm against competition, with lasting efficacy and the largest global sales.
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