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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1902
Page
2
Fragmented OCR summary reports a complex municipal election with Democrats retaining control in some towns and Republicans making gains in others. The text mentions wards, aldermen, and various local races, noting mixed results and shifts toward the Republican sample in several communities.
A fragmented report details mayoral contests and municipal races across Wisconsin cities from Milwaukee to Kenosha. It notes Republican gains, Democratic losses, and varied ballot outcomes with emphasis on mayoral and council contests in several towns and counties.
The Rev. DW Odell of Toliot Ts April 2 died at Silver Cross hospital after an operation for bowel complications. He served as chaplain of the Third Illinois Regiment and was active in the Spanish American War era. Odell attended Traulton College New York and influenced many across New York Nebraska and Ohio.
March 28 to April 1 coverage of Senate and House actions. Descriptions include the passage of minor bills, a report on the Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill, and debate over the Penske bill and broader appropriations. Notable votes and procedural notes reflect ongoing legislative movement and committee reporting in Washington.
In Pretoria a high level peace conference is reportedly underway between Boer government leaders and acting president Sclaleburger. Delegates include General DeVillers and other officials. Reports describe cautious progress and warnings of further delays as discussions focus on governance and control.
Reports from Waverly and Washington recount a high profile trial involving Busse and allegations surrounding a possible marriage motive to gain wealth from a divorce suit. Prosecution outlines suggest deceit for financial gain, while political resignations and pension investigations ripple through federal circles. A former congressman connected to New Jersey roots and a notable obituary add to a day of frost prejudice and disorder in the region.
A Saturday afternoon scene on a Luray hotel porch shows a mob of over a hundred darkies returning from work carrying watermelons. A young man mocks the crowd, a confrontation erupts, and a farmer is accused of provoking the clash amid tense, racially charged behavior.
A fragment describes monastic meals with simple vegetables boiled in water, bread and milk or water as drink, and very spare meals. It notes strict vows, self denial, and occasional celebratory meals with minimal fanfare, reflecting austere living and a severe view of mortality.
Fragment describes Japan as a paradise of children with little boys and girls given work to do. It mentions girls caring for siblings, varied duties, and a sense of routine with children singing songs while busy. The text reflects cultural expectations of youth labor and caretaking roles.
A quirky local tale describes a club with rigid fines for haste and a tense encounter at its door. An older man, famed as a reuniter for his Jaginess drive, faces a cold chuckle and a firm stance as life’s pace and duty collide with cautionary humor. A doctor weighs in gently about urgency and patience.
Fragmentary text notes North America once inhabited by giant moose and large brown bears with references to mountain caribou, snow white sheep, mountain goat, yellow bears, and a rare glacier bear reportedly unseen by explorers and held in a museum. Includes names Teerea Yon and unclear phrasing.
A lecturer in Cark opened with a solemn remark about parents driving children and daughters, followed by a garbled line claiming no woman or person aged fifty has felt certain teachings. The muddled speech leaves readers unsure of the speaker’s point and the audience’s reaction.
A juvenile visitor at a dairy asks about the oilkineld and is met with a sharp rebuke by an elderly keeper. The exchange hints at stubborn pride and a refusal to resign, reflecting a stubborn, humorous bite typical of the era.
In a trio of fragmented quotes editors question sincerity and tone. Brooklyn Lite mocks a proposal while Chicago News cautions that a man on a downward path may meet a failing brake, illustrating a mosaic of clipped opinions from urban papers.
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