05 Sep 1878
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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1878
Page
1
A London jeweler recalls a Crimean War era visitor, a well dressed clergyman who buys diamond jewelry with a forged charity air. The man pays with a Bank of England note stack, then offers a cracked check and a copper balance, exposing a calculated fraud and a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
A shopkeeper details a tense theft scam by a famed performer known as Slippery Dick. An inspector intervenes, cuffs a clergyman pretending to be a buyer, and a chase to Moor Lane leads to a station denouement. The tale blends cautionary crime with a vivid Victorian street ambience and a warning about swindlers.
A lengthy 19th century column discusses farming practices for pests drought and orchard care, plus recipes and household tips. It also includes a lengthy political speech on currency by a Republican leader urging silver and coinage policy, resumption and mixed money standards, with reference to economic conditions and public finance.
A Washington dispatch summarizes a general report on Mexican border conditions. An exami ner in the Paso Customs District argues smuggling thrives in normal life, easing tariff evasion on both sides. He cites Mexican tariffs hitting American goods hard, notes smuggling as a people’s trade, and warns authorities’ silence sustains illegal commerce.
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