29 Dec 1890
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Newspaper
Eau Claire News
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1890
Page
1
A garbled transcribed bundle reports world affairs and domestic vignettes, mentioning British schemes for aiding the poor, cow illnesses, missionary age, air raids, a New York World Building dedication, and various political and social notes. It cites Congress actions, trade debt discussions, and incidents from Washington to Chicago, with scattered names and places.
The page presents a dense, error filled index of political topics, names, places, and events. It references meetings, politicians, and locations with numerous misspellings and misplaced text, making core facts hard to discern yet implying coverage of governance and public affairs.
A 19th century town report lists state education figures, including public school enrollment for ages 4 to 20, total teachers and male instructors, and per-child costs in large and small cities. It also covers incidents from incendiary fires in New Berlin, thefts, and a smuggling of coats and other items, with brief notes on local court actions and notable arrests.
Dispatches from Standing Rock detail clashes between Indian police and followers of Sitting Bull on December 15. Authorities report Sitting Bull killed and Big Foot captured or pursued, with General Miles and General Brooke describing surrender prospects and calls for rewards for police and families. Local volunteers Grey Eagle and others credited with service.
In Kilkenny North division polling days sparked clashes as priests backed Hennessy and anti Par nell factions faced clashes in Johnstown Castlecomer and Gowran. Parnell traveled with Scully avoiding Castlecomer amid threats while crowds cheered, and violence erupted with police dispersing mobs.
A jumble of historic notes mentions Maine and Pennsylvania links, the first American hospital in 1751, auction sale of Crewswele bedstead, the United States Bank at Philadelphia in 1791, and an 1680 Almanack from Philadelphia. It also cites relics from Montpelier, a printing press used for the freeman’s oath, Davie Morgan’s chest near Richmond, and references to Cromwell era artifacts. The text further lists casualty ratios by country, contrasting proportions across England France and other regions.
In a transactional mix up, Cleverton, Dashaway, and Travers debate a $5 debt chain. The tally ends with each acknowledging repayment flows and a final note that the same $5 circulates as all parties assess who owes whom. The exchange highlights arithmetic confusion and a return to the starting amount.
In a Vienna letter, Count Taaffe is depicted as a convivial, liquor primed premier whose rapport with Emperor Francis Joseph shapes policy. The piece notes his disdain for Prince Reuss and details the tense dynamic with the German ambassador and the ambitious Countess Taaffe.
A rare eye diphtheria form, linked to throat diphtheria, has appeared near Moston with cases in Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Eye specialists caution vigilance while hoping sight loss can be prevented, noting treatment difficulty in keeping the affected eye bowed to halt inflammation.
Describes the Juggernaut temple complex in a large Hindu city with a vast sacred enclosure, the colossal chariot of Juggernaut powered by ropes from devotees, and legends of self sacrifice. Includes details on the temple walls, idols, and the annual festival when the chariot is moved to a country house amid devout processions.
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