10 Sep 1873
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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1873
Page
1
The lengthy 1873 issue blends a quirky narrative with political sentiment, quoting Liberty and Union slogans beside local Marshall Michigan datelines. It weaves in literary fragments, a vivid reminiscence of meals, travels, and memories, including a dramatic Niagara crossing anecdote and assorted society notes.
A ventriloquist and rail laborers provide a tale of pranks in this city. A man hid behind a capstan and caused cries for help from the river as a cotton car was unloaded. A veteran yardman, warned by a shouted voice, leaped toward the water, only to find no one beneath. In another instance, a Milesian worker and sand pumping gear produced a shout, prompting a frightened response and laughter when the joke ended.
The Central City Register reports a stage coach overturned near Creorgetown with ten to twelve passengers aboard. Driver Th. Washburne was severely injured, leg crushed, but the passengers helped him back to Georgetown as the horses dragged the coach.
A vivid portrait of prominent figures in a social crowd, including Vanderbilt, Boody, Major Morgan, Major Eli Perkins, and John Paul, depicted in a lively scene around Congress Hall with observers noting their distinctive traits and behaviors.
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