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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1897
Page
5
In a clear showcase of talent, Wid Gloves gains prominence as Lepper leads with strong showings. The event underscores Lepper’s skill and Wid Gloves’ rising profile in the competition.
Local notices outline Kalamazoo street fair plans with a promised bright side, while Battle Creek and Albion report a string of accidents, homicides cases, thefts, and a jail escape. News covers train fatalities, rattlesnake finds near Battle Creek, mysterious arson and insurance claims, and a sheriff investigation into a historic murder.
Editor cites Michigan law and Marshall ordinances defining profanity and blasphemy. It notes punishments for cursing God or vulgar speech, with fines from one to one hundred dollars and possible imprisonment up to six months, urging public adherence to statutes.
Albion residents and visitors are listed with trips to Detroit Chicago Kalamazoo and Indianapolis. Individuals include Miss Clara Ellaire Miss Louise Cunningham Mrs. C B Roe and Mr. Perrin. Highlights mention Tom Smith at the C M B A council in Ann Arbor and Lepper’s promotions with Grand Rapids fair tickets and telegraphy ads.
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