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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1889
Page
3
An elaborate memoir recounts a mounted chase and a deadly trench duel against Arab horsemen near Bokkim. The narrator describes a brutal melee, Fraser's mortal wounding, and a dramatic pistol struggle ending with the Arab slain and burial near the British fallen.
A long, dramatic account of Gibraltar from the Great Siege era, recounting the rock fortress, the mixed crowd around the Parades Ground, the monument to Nelson, and the siege hardships. It traces British resolve, Spanish claims, and the brutal 18th century bombardment, ending with a perilous British relief drive and the looming rock’s stubborn defense. It blends historical narrative with contemporary opinion on the siege’s significance and the cost to civilians and soldiers alike.
A Winnebago Indian named Williams Hopatey was accused of stealing a yoke of cattle from George Sapp and brought before a county tribunal led by Jana Le Graves and Matt C. Jay. The case featured heated legal maneuvering, cross examination on oath understanding, and a courtroom scene intensifying as Jay pressed for verdicts while opponents argued about admissibility and definitions.
Fragmented text discusses ancient ideas of water purification, Egyptian devices, and a 16th century manuscript. It references the Spiritalia of Alexandria, a fire engine depiction, and a mix of political and social commentary from diverse sources, including the Parisian and Milan press, with stray notes on weather, education, and public figures.
A fragmentary, period-tone collection describes poetic gardens near a city, wind and flower imagery, and then shifts to a technical tour of hydroelectric experiments. It mentions a dynamo, water tank, and a railway test with safety devices, followed by scattered remarks on education, animals, and a 19th century Boston Herald item. The piece also references birds, horses, and anecdotes from meetings and letters.
A Boston special reports a vast railway merger proposal linked to Decembers opening of Congress. The plan aims to create the world’s largest system by absorbing Canadian Pacific, union and Northern Pacific lines, with Boston as a central hub and English capital alongside American finance, aiming from Pacific slopes to European markets. The capital stock exceeds 700 million, and authorities warn actions will be prosecuted if needed.
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