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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1893
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows a chaotic montage of events including political names, accidents, crimes, fires, bank troubles, labor unrest, floods, robberies, and disasters across many states. It references paralyzed figures in London, Minnesota, Illinois, and New York, plus fires in St Louis and Chicago, bank suspensions, thefts, and labor protests, all conveyed in a feverish 19th century news voice.
Washington August 14 The senate discussed a bill by Warhees to permit notes up to their bonds value, with Carlisly urging immediate relief. The measure would add 19 million to circulation and was sent to the finance committee as the special session prioritized financial legislation.
Washington scenes show senators and representatives debating the Sherman act repeal and silver alternatives. Gallinger and Gilnger push cautious delay while others press for immediate purchase clause repeal and broader bi metal proposals amid Montana senatorial seating debates.
Des Moines reports list names for gubernatorial and cabinet nominees led by General Drake and Judge Luk. The platform stresses prohibition not as a test, stating the legislature should decide on enforcement and repeal, with emphasis on local control and temperance goals.
Theodore Tilton releases a poetry collection labeled as ballads drawn from the wit and manners of mankind. The distinguished author is noted to have endured a substantial amount of both joy and sorrow in life.
The Behring Sea dispute yields mixed judgments from American and British sides. American arbitrators deem the award largely favorable to U S interests while Britain expresses cautious satisfaction though some points remain disputed. London reports Prime Minister Gladstone notes general acceptance with few exceptions as Parliament weighs implications.
The Montana cattle market expects light early shipments to Chicago with stronger runs by fall. Poor calf prospects, limited herd growth, and wolf predation depress values, while experts warn Western feeders to withhold cattle until prime. government and market forces may shape losses into Montana's long-term supply.
A man in a negligee shirt mused on hard luck and unstoppable streaks saying when things turn against you there is no stopping them. He claimed luck runs in streaks and cannot be groaned away as they head toward the inevitable run.
A nameless traveler recounts a desperate journey from Richmond to Stony Creek in search of fortune. He finds an ice house, hopes for work, but later shoots into more hardship as summer failures and a flood-wet winter ruin chances, leaving him stranded again.
In Ceylon the largest spider species known to science inhabits rugged mountains and uses vast yellow silk nets spanning chasms. The web traps birds and large insects, while remains of prey like lizards and snakes have been found in the silk. The spider measures about four and a half inches across the body with legs extending far beyond, and varied coloration includes spotted and red forms with gold abdomens.
A historic anecdote recalls pianist Anton Rubinstein enduring fan demands for free tickets. He remained mostly composed as crowds and acquaintances pressed for comp tickets amid the era of celebrated performers who traveled widely and stirred public enthusiasm.
A reading from Drake's Magazine about women and vanity includes a dismissive line as a lady defends women while noting their vanity and men’s. The scene features a man lifting his collar to show the necktie and others mimic the gesture.
A Swild halt on the eyelid causes irritation and temporary relief when removed, but returns unless the sap is destroyed. The Tubbs hotel in Oakland was burned, believed to be the method used to destroy the sap, with losses estimated at 210,000 dollars.
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