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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1887
Page
2
A degraded OCR page cites a cabinet meeting and various foreign news items. It mentions weather, bank offers, legal notices, river events, and political speculation with scattered names and places. The fragmentary text references New York wealth, European politics, and looming governance reforms with unclear chronology.
A long, broken report details numerous fires and disasters across cities. Fatalities include Jahuaod, son of 6 Golem Engrmur, and June Cray, with major damage at Concord N El and a large paper mill in West Newton. Tornadoes strike Renvinual Minnesota, causing near-total ruin. San Francisco experienced shocks and explosions at powder works. The Chatsworth minister case lists 76 dead or slain, with 265 total killed or injured.
A mixed Telegrams column reports on the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers convention in Atlanta, railroad company maneuvers including Minnesota and Northwestern dealings, drought and crop yields in several states, a San Francisco inquiry, and a fatal prison shooting. It notes sugar duties under a Hawaii reciprocity treaty, a Brooklyn railroad capital increase, and a Tom's Run prize fight.
A chaotic sequence of incidents in Owensboro Kentucky and nearby towns follows a fatal shooting of James Kogrna Jr by J M Hoorno during a drinking dispute. A horse buyer Foates fatally shoots Angoat in Wisconsin region. In Prairie Grove Ark a mob injures Averannen Watrex, a black prohibitionist orator, amid anti prohibition clashes. An additional wreck attempt mentioned near Pass.
The pontiff may accept jubilant gifts from the Tinian royal family as he contemplates a jubilee. In Bontari a large fire destroyed many buildings along the Bosphorus opposite Constantinople. Fran Franco of Lace-Coburg sails for Bulgaria with the Hungarian foreign minister. the prince leaves the Austrian army. Paris papers mock General Boulanger over the Forty affair to stay in the public eye. Rumor says the yacht Whistle may have sailed from Glasgow to New York July 23, with owners disputing timing due to rigging cuts. Routehors welcomes Payoe Ferroano with a lighted town and banquet in Bulgarian fashion. European diplomats monitor moves, while the Porte redraws its course on circulation to the powers and Bulgaria’s changes affect recognition timelines.
The text reports on health woes in Havant Cuba with smallpox and yellow fever, mentions losses from Ranull pox, and references officials and military figures in New York harbor. It also covers land claims, a $6,402,000 note, and a Philadelphia silver dollar coinage interruption tied to new steam equipment.
The report recounts a devastating rail disaster near Chatsworth and Piper City with many dead and injured as trains derail in a culvert fire. It notes the Aug 14-15 incident details and follows with the Aug 15 election result in Northwich division, where Gladstonean candidate G. Tortiin von Brunner won the seat with 1,112 votes to 603 for the unionist Lord Georg Governors.
Aug. 16 reports from Norwich show a decisive victory for the Gland stoning candidate, with conservatives and backers uneasy about the outcome as home rule clubs react with consternation. Messages from Congo indicate Emin Pasha and Stanley’s expedition movements reach East Africa, detailing routing near Albert Nyanzit and Umkaré in early May.
The article discusses doubts about patent medicines and their violent effects, noting warnings against digestives and tonics. It shifts to Paris military reforms announced by General Ferron, then reports a disastrous Aug 11 wreck on the Inter-Quann line near Fort Wayne, with casualty details and expert critique of train composition.
A highly unusual surgical feat performed Sunday morning at Cincinnati hospital removed a spoon embedded in Andrew Driver’s stomach after a sword swallowing act. Dr E W Walker and Surgeon Joan Murphy led the team. the patient endured the delicate procedure with minimal pain and was reported resting well after the operation.
A catastrophic accident at Chatsworth Aug 11 left several thousand in the depot area as a train plunged across a burning bridge. Survivors recall screams, fire, and collapse while aiding the injured. Robberies alleged among the dead and dying sparked reports of looting amid the disaster.
The interior secretary revokes the Atlantic and Pacific railroads land grant order, restoring vast tracts to settlement under preemption homesteads. The decision, affecting between 25 and 110 million acres, clarifies that withdrawal was by executive authority and may be revoked, with implications for railroads and settlers nationwide.
The Michigan state railroad board arrived in the city to resume the Chatsworth toll road wreck inquiry. Key witness Superintendent Aratrong testified about pre and post wreck bridge conditions and the telegraphed orders. Other officials described the bridge’s design, weight, and post wreck rebuilding, while reports noted broader unrest and militia movements in adjoining regions.
The interior department drafts a division on indemnity withdrawal for the Northern Pacific Co. Congress treated political divisions of states and territories in land grants. The secretary maintains that the company is entitled to an indemnity but not all vacant sections. A second note reports on Taft’s modified order for lands tied to the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway, and disallowed claims from 1887.
Wasarworon Aug 16 The following reply to the presidents congratulatory message on Queen Victoria's jubilee has been received from Mr Phelps United States minister It thanks the U S for its friendship and good will and acknowledges the selection of Mr Phelps for the role.
Aug 11 Mulwaveer reports mixed prices across grains and livestock with no strong shifts. Wheat futures steady to firmer for sellur and for pellyr, while corn shows inactivity except for slight September gains. Cattle and hogs steady to lower. rye, barley, and flax quoted with firm or quiet tendencies amid fluctuating receipts and shipments.
The Secretary of the Navy awarded contracts to build five new naval vessels after bid openings. Cramp & Lane led for two ships, Union Iron Works two, and N F Palmer Jr & Co one. President Cleveland approved California firm Cramp & Lane as fairest price after transportation considerations. Also noted are warrants for three deserters in California and Warrenton mentioned, with Vardon Wentworth threatening further enforcement.
Ashland plans to flood the area as German piers rise near the river. Milwaukee and La Crosse report civic projects. Tremont hotel to be rebuilt at Marelstlald for 12000 dollars. Ashland forms a Good Templars lodge. Racine water works completed at 400000. Oshkosh man arrested son for fishing with pet sod. Cleveland visit noted during the shooting season. Mississippi stoppages warned by state wardens. Waupun prison houses 435 inmates, down 16 from last year. G.A.R. efforts center on Missouri and city leadership succession.
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