03 Jun 1892
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Newspaper
Eau Claire News
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1892
Page
1
Disorder and destruction spread as a fierce engagement rips through the river town. Reports note wrecked property and casualties among youths and villagers, with troops moving along the coastline and depictions of disrupted daily life.
A serious railroad accident near Deadwood on Tuesday morning left two people dead and many injured. The regular passenger train from Lead derailed on a frosty grade, plunging down the slope and into water, with passengers jumping or crushed as the train broke apart and workers and witnesses rushed to aid the injured.
The report covers Memorial Day ceremonies with presidential visits in Rochester and New York. It notes large processions of veterans and civilians, flag displays, graveside tributes, and speeches by political and military leaders. Debates on war memory are reflected in public parades and temple ceremonies.
TheWisconsin state column reports a lake monster sighting near Red Cedar Lake and mistreated livestock. A gas-main incident saved by three female students led to rescue. A raving man captures near Edeo Prairie. window smasher Marie Sweeny jailed after repeated offenses. A wealthy timber firm owner found murdered. Emil Barthel acquitted of murder. Lake La Belle body identified as S McElroy of Cleveland. Gypsies near Boscobel. a Milwaukee barber and waterworks president noted. Various crimes, arrests, and local industry updates across Milwaukee, Superior, and Green Bay areas.
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