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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1902
Page
3
The poem describes long sweet days spent with family and nature. It evokes children playing, parents working, and a stable home life under God. Imagery shifts to lakes and daisies, with hopeful lines about protection, refuge, and a vision of future days on a crystal shore.
In Elmwood Susan Galton Brown, a fashionable outsider, shoots at fleeing robbers during a daylight bank heist. She later discovers the loot, aids the injured robber, and returns the money to the bank, while Jack Cartwright recovers and consoles her. The town hails her as brave as the gang is disrupted and $37,000 is recovered.
Evelyn B Baldwin reports a successful year establishing food depots for the polar dash. The expedition faced a forged ship, depleted reserves, and destroyed sledges, but arrived in Honningseaag Norway with news of progress.
The Elgin Creamery Company, operating creameries in Mingiz Iowa and Wisteruin, was placed in bankruptcy with the American Trust & Kings Bank appointed receiver. Liabilities around 350000, assets claimed 450000, 10000 farmers affected across Wisconsin Iowa and Minnesota. Court action halted operations and creditors seek recovery while plans to continue some plants face major restructuring.
A passenger train wreck west of Hammond Indiana in the early hours killed two people and left many injured. The collision involved an excursion train and a freight engine, with cars derailed and wreckage on the tracks. Passengers panicked and fires broke out as responders arrived.
Atlantic City Nasd Aug 18 Chief Weather Bureau Willis Moore arrived to observe supposed tidal wave threat. He dismissed the panic noting no disturbance exists and that summer storms may occur but not cause a wave disaster. Visitors flocked to hotels while he urged public calm amid inquiries from many letters.
The Shah of Persia Muzafar-Ed-Din and his suite arrived at Dover yesterday and reached London today. They stayed at Marlborough House as guests of King Edward. The party traveled by train at modest speed, allowing time for full ceremonial attire and display.
The Prince of Wales and the Shah were greeted amid lavish pageantry at a station. Lords, ministers, and Persian officials joined the royal party. The Shah was introduced to notable figures as guards and carriages prepared the departure toward Marlborough. The weather proved miserable but did not deter crowds.
London reports King Edward and Queen Alexandra hosting Boer generals De Wet De la Rey and Botha aboard the royal yacht Victoria and Albert at Cowes. The visit featured formal introductions, cordial talks, and praise for the British reception, with generals touring ships and discussing politics and war. Brussels notes a funeral for Gen Lucas Meyer with wreaths from Kruger and Chamberlain.
Detroit judge in recorder's court convicts Frank G. Andrew for misappropriating funds of the wrecked City Savings Bank. He is sentenced to fifteen years at hard labor in Jackson prison. Bail issues unsettled as attorneys plan appeals.
Pekin dispatch reports imperial troops struck the rebel headquarters at Tachawan on August 12. One thousand rebels were killed and their leader Yong Yu Hung captured and executed.
An unknown intruder wearing a nightgown entered rooms and banged on doors in Hawarden during the night. The somnambulist, described as a somni or somensi bullet in the garbled text, has not been identified. He was chased but escaped capture as of Aug 15.
In Muscatine Iowa on August 18 a brutal ax attack killed Mrs Tunian and left her husband gravely wounded. Neighbors found the cabin ransacked while Daniel Williams, a Texas-born clam digger, is being sought as a suspect. Police believe robbery was the motive and a valuable stash may have been hidden in the hut.
Detroit August 18 The will of Tate Senator Aames McMillan disposes of an estate estimated between 70 and 86 million dollars. Public bequests include 1,000 to the Wheadleys charity and 60,000 to Grace Hospital. The Jefferson Avenue home goes to his widow with a life interest in Eagle Bend Manchester by the Sun, Mass property. Trustees include W. C. McMillan Philip McMillan and Francis W. McMillan. the widow receives half the net income from trust property for life. Remaining assets go to wife and heirs with Gladys McMillan named as grandchild.
San Francisco August 17 John A Hinsey longtime head of the claim department of Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway and founder of the social order of Pythians was suspended by the supreme lodge by a vote of 118 to 12 His case was remanded to the grand tribunal of Illinois with orders to conduct a trial If found guilty he faces expulsion Hinsey who presided over the board of control faced accusations of misusing about 618000 in funds The subordinate lodge that appointed a trial committee found him not guilty The case prompted an appeal arguing the subordinate lodge lacked jurisdiction The grand tribunal dismissed the appeal and Hinsey appealed again The dispute traces back to 1908 and involves unpaid death claims vast policy sums and questionable investments
A Paris report reveals Mrs. Charles Fair died in the recent automobile incident. The wreckage contained a bank of Brussels draft for £16,000 and checks, suggesting a significant financial connection to the tragedy.
The death notice reports Rev. Dr. Edward C. Benson aged 78 of Gambier Ohio. He served as senior professor in Latin at Kenyon College and endowed a professorship. A memorial service is announced for Wednesday afternoon at the campus.
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